Getting ready for some football and Week 1
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Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor get mentally prepared to enter regular season for Ravens football
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Mountcastle homers twice as Orioles move 10 games above .500 with 8-1 win over Oakland
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Baltimore matched its season high with five homers and will go for the series sweep on Sunday afternoon.
Hyde on Orioles’ top three 2019 draft picks in same lineup: “It’s been a lot of fun to blend these young guys”
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The Baltimore manager put Adley Rutschman, Gunnar Henderson, and Kyle Stowers in the same lineup on Saturday night.
Rutschman’s walk, Mateo’s two-run single in eighth propel Orioles to 5-2 win over Oakland
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Baltimore improved to a season-best nine games above .500 after its third straight victory.
Hyde on improved Orioles depth: “I haven’t had this many guys on the bench that I would want to play”
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The Baltimore manager talked Gunnar Henderson, Adley Rutschman, and a number of other topics prior to the opener of the Oakland series.
Henderson on Camden Yards debut: “I’ll take it all in and just experience it” before going to work
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The top prospect was making his first major league start at second base on Friday night.
Rookie Josh Ross proud to be latest undrafted inside linebacker to make Ravens roster
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“It’s a blessing to be at this organization and keep fighting my butt off, keep getting better because that’s exactly the type of guy I am.”
From Dundalk to Eldersburg, telling the story of Liberatore’s restaurant tradition
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Dante Liberatore and Nestor trade Dundalk High tales that led to a life in Eldersburg restaurant
Harbaugh says there’s still “really not a set timetable” for Ronnie Stanley’s return
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“I know that Ronnie is very determined to be really at his very best when he comes back. That’s kind of part of his thinking on it, so I trust him with it.”
Finding the heart of sports, business and community with John Maroon
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John Maroon and Nestor discuss how Orioles and local sports have become Baltimore community glue
Getting mentally prepared for a long season in Owings Mills
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Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor get mentally prepared to enter regular season for Ravens football
Marcus Peters on Week 1 status: “Whenever my body tells me [I’m] ready to go, we’re going to go”
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After missing all of 2021 with a torn ACL, the three-time Pro Bowl cornerback has been practicing since Aug. 15.
Finding the Likely (and unlikely) stars of Ravens training camp
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Luke Jones and Nestor work Ravens fans through last week of prep and cuts before Jets and Joe Flacco
Finally finding that tasty Carroll County ‘cake and Maryland menu at Rocksalt in Westminster
Baltimore Positive
Lee Nardyz and Marshall Weston join Nestor at Rocksalt Grille to compare crab cake notes
Top prospect Henderson homers in major league debut to lead Orioles to win in Cleveland
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The 21-year-old hit a long home run to center and singled in Baltimore’s 4-0 victory on Wednesday.
Finding the courage to move forward as a nation in aftermath of insurrection
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Don and Nestor do The Recon on courage of Liz Chaney and politics in Maryland as election unfolds
Does Lamar Jackson have a Lloyd’s of London insurance policy?
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Leonard Raskin joins Nestor in Westminster for summer travelogue and crab cakes before football
Ravens defensive line coach Weaver on rookie Travis Jones: “That kid is incredible”
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“I wouldn’t be shocked to see him defy the odds of the [return] timetable they’ve given him. He’s not a kid I’m counting out.”
Isaiah Likely on entering regular season: “if I can do it against my defense, I can do it against anyone’s”
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The Ravens rookie tight end is excited to carry over a very impressive summer to Week 1.
Ravens secondary coach Hewitt on Marcus Peters’ return: “He breathes confidence into the guys”
Baltimore Positive
“He brings a high IQ to our football tea, and just the whole communication and everything that goes on back there. I’s huge having Marcus back.”
Mark Andrews on Ravens rookie Isaiah Likely: “He’s just got that ‘it’ factor to him”
Baltimore Positive
“He’s going to be big for our offense, so I’m excited about him. He’s going to continue to grow, but his game is already very, very high.”
A stout endorsement for finding the heart of the right beer at 1623 in Eldersburg
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Mike McKelvin of 1623 Brewing gets libations and stout out for Nestor in Eldersburg at Liberatore’s
Taking a time out in Westminster at Rocksalt to find Maryland cuisine
Baltimore Positive
Lee Nardyz and Chef Aaron of Rocksalt Grille serve Nestor the good Maryland stuff in Westminster
When Gameday is everyday
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John Martin of Maryland Lottery gets Nestor ready for Ravens scratchoff madness and cool prizes
Why Restaurant Week in Maryland matters and how to dig in on the deliciousness
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Marshall Weston of RAM tells Nestor that every restaurant can freely participate in Restaurant Week
Harbaugh on Stanley’s practice status: “We’ll be looking for him maybe [Tuesday]”
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Despite coming off the physically unable to perform list last week, left tackle Ronnie Stanley wasn’t on the field for Monday’s workout.
Ravens linebacker Welch on bubble players: “I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t an important time of year”
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Third-year linebacker Kristian Welch has battled undrafted rookie Josh Ross for the fourth inside linebacker spot.
Veteran safety Jefferson on final cuts: “If things don’t work out, then ‘Raven for life’”
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The 30-year-old defensive back is on the bubble as Baltimore trims its roster to 53 players on Tuesday.
Anthony Brown credits Ravens teammates and coaches for growth he’s shown over summer
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“We practice so hard that when we get into these games, it feels a lot slower, so that was a huge part of my development.”
Returning Ravens center Linderbaum happy to get “first game jitters” out of way ahead of Week 1
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Rookie first-round pick Tyler Linderbaum has “no doubt” he’ll be ready for the opener after missing time with a left foot injury.
Days after signing with Ravens, Demarcus Robinson shines in preseason finale
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The veteran wide receiver caught four passes for 135 yards and a touchdown and nearly caught another score.
Harbaugh proud to see Ravens reserves beat Washington, extend preseason winning streak to 23
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Rookie quarterback Anthony Brown threw for a touchdown and ran for another as Baltimore finished the preseason with a 3-0 record.
Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 6: From Frederick to Hagerstown to Hancock to Rocky Gap, Monocacy and Cushwa Breweries and legendary Buddy Lou’s Antiques
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The sixth day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Goodwill, Window Nation and the Restaurant Association of Maryland featured a morning of visiting our favorite city in Maryland: Frederick and then a day of exploration (and beer) west toward Hagerstown, Hancock and onto Rocky Gap Casino and Resort where we enjoyed a fire pit on the lake.
Stowers, Santander lead Orioles to 4-3 comeback win over White Sox in 11 innings
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Down to the last strike in the ninth, Kyle Stowers’ first major league homer tied the game before Anthony Santander drove in the winning run in the 11th.
Ravens safety Chuck Clark “locked in” and says starting spot still going to have to be taken from him
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The veteran safety was open about his surprise and wish to be traded in the offseason after Baltimore drafted safety Kyle Hamilton in the first round.
Orioles can’t overcome latest early deficit in 5-3 loss to White Sox
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Spenser Watkins tossed six solid innings after a rocky start, but Baltimore offered little run support.
Chris Horton on Ravens specialists: “They all try to do each other’s job better than that person can”
Baltimore Positive
The Baltimore special teams coordinator discussed the importance of bubble players making a strong final impression in the third phase of the game.
Macdonald says “still competition to be had” as Ravens sort through thin outside linebacker position
Baltimore Positive
“Going through the Washington game, that’s going to be important. I think you can provide some flexibility with some other position groups too to kind of fill the void.”
Roman says Ja’Wuan James still working on “couple little tweaks” filling in as Ravens left tackle
Baltimore Positive
With Ronnie Stanley still not practicing, Baltimore continues to evaluate whether Ja’Wuan James can be a capable understudy.
Leading Ascension St. Agnes Hospital with the heart of the community
Baltimore Positive
Ascension St. Agnes leader Ed Lovern tells Nestor about the power of a true community hospital
Getting ready for some football and Week 1
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor get mentally prepared to enter regular season for Ravens football
Mountcastle homers twice as Orioles move 10 games above .500 with 8-1 win over Oakland
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore matched its season high with five homers and will go for the series sweep on Sunday afternoon.
Hyde on Orioles’ top three 2019 draft picks in same lineup: “It’s been a lot of fun to blend these young guys”
Baltimore Positive
The Baltimore manager put Adley Rutschman, Gunnar Henderson, and Kyle Stowers in the same lineup on Saturday night.
Rutschman’s walk, Mateo’s two-run single in eighth propel Orioles to 5-2 win over Oakland
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore improved to a season-best nine games above .500 after its third straight victory.
Hyde on improved Orioles depth: “I haven’t had this many guys on the bench that I would want to play”
Baltimore Positive
The Baltimore manager talked Gunnar Henderson, Adley Rutschman, and a number of other topics prior to the opener of the Oakland series.
Henderson on Camden Yards debut: “I’ll take it all in and just experience it” before going to work
Baltimore Positive
The top prospect was making his first major league start at second base on Friday night.
Rookie Josh Ross proud to be latest undrafted inside linebacker to make Ravens roster
Baltimore Positive
“It’s a blessing to be at this organization and keep fighting my butt off, keep getting better because that’s exactly the type of guy I am.”
From Dundalk to Eldersburg, telling the story of Liberatore’s restaurant tradition
Baltimore Positive
Dante Liberatore and Nestor trade Dundalk High tales that led to a life in Eldersburg restaurant
Harbaugh says there’s still “really not a set timetable” for Ronnie Stanley’s return
Baltimore Positive
“I know that Ronnie is very determined to be really at his very best when he comes back. That’s kind of part of his thinking on it, so I trust him with it.”
Finding the heart of sports, business and community with John Maroon
Baltimore Positive
John Maroon and Nestor discuss how Orioles and local sports have become Baltimore community glue
Getting mentally prepared for a long season in Owings Mills
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor get mentally prepared to enter regular season for Ravens football
Marcus Peters on Week 1 status: “Whenever my body tells me [I’m] ready to go, we’re going to go”
Baltimore Positive
After missing all of 2021 with a torn ACL, the three-time Pro Bowl cornerback has been practicing since Aug. 15.
Finding the Likely (and unlikely) stars of Ravens training camp
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor work Ravens fans through last week of prep and cuts before Jets and Joe Flacco
Finally finding that tasty Carroll County ‘cake and Maryland menu at Rocksalt in Westminster
Baltimore Positive
Lee Nardyz and Marshall Weston join Nestor at Rocksalt Grille to compare crab cake notes
Top prospect Henderson homers in major league debut to lead Orioles to win in Cleveland
Baltimore Positive
The 21-year-old hit a long home run to center and singled in Baltimore’s 4-0 victory on Wednesday.
Finding the courage to move forward as a nation in aftermath of insurrection
Baltimore Positive
Don and Nestor do The Recon on courage of Liz Chaney and politics in Maryland as election unfolds
Does Lamar Jackson have a Lloyd’s of London insurance policy?
Baltimore Positive
Leonard Raskin joins Nestor in Westminster for summer travelogue and crab cakes before football
Ravens defensive line coach Weaver on rookie Travis Jones: “That kid is incredible”
Baltimore Positive
“I wouldn’t be shocked to see him defy the odds of the [return] timetable they’ve given him. He’s not a kid I’m counting out.”
Isaiah Likely on entering regular season: “if I can do it against my defense, I can do it against anyone’s”
Baltimore Positive
The Ravens rookie tight end is excited to carry over a very impressive summer to Week 1.
Ravens secondary coach Hewitt on Marcus Peters’ return: “He breathes confidence into the guys”
Baltimore Positive
“He brings a high IQ to our football tea, and just the whole communication and everything that goes on back there. I’s huge having Marcus back.”
Mark Andrews on Ravens rookie Isaiah Likely: “He’s just got that ‘it’ factor to him”
Baltimore Positive
“He’s going to be big for our offense, so I’m excited about him. He’s going to continue to grow, but his game is already very, very high.”
A stout endorsement for finding the heart of the right beer at 1623 in Eldersburg
Baltimore Positive
Mike McKelvin of 1623 Brewing gets libations and stout out for Nestor in Eldersburg at Liberatore’s
Taking a time out in Westminster at Rocksalt to find Maryland cuisine
Baltimore Positive
Lee Nardyz and Chef Aaron of Rocksalt Grille serve Nestor the good Maryland stuff in Westminster
When Gameday is everyday
Baltimore Positive
John Martin of Maryland Lottery gets Nestor ready for Ravens scratchoff madness and cool prizes
Why Restaurant Week in Maryland matters and how to dig in on the deliciousness
Baltimore Positive
Marshall Weston of RAM tells Nestor that every restaurant can freely participate in Restaurant Week
Harbaugh on Stanley’s practice status: “We’ll be looking for him maybe [Tuesday]”
Baltimore Positive
Despite coming off the physically unable to perform list last week, left tackle Ronnie Stanley wasn’t on the field for Monday’s workout.
Ravens linebacker Welch on bubble players: “I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t an important time of year”
Baltimore Positive
Third-year linebacker Kristian Welch has battled undrafted rookie Josh Ross for the fourth inside linebacker spot.
Veteran safety Jefferson on final cuts: “If things don’t work out, then ‘Raven for life’”
Baltimore Positive
The 30-year-old defensive back is on the bubble as Baltimore trims its roster to 53 players on Tuesday.
Anthony Brown credits Ravens teammates and coaches for growth he’s shown over summer
Baltimore Positive
“We practice so hard that when we get into these games, it feels a lot slower, so that was a huge part of my development.”
Returning Ravens center Linderbaum happy to get “first game jitters” out of way ahead of Week 1
Baltimore Positive
Rookie first-round pick Tyler Linderbaum has “no doubt” he’ll be ready for the opener after missing time with a left foot injury.
Days after signing with Ravens, Demarcus Robinson shines in preseason finale
Baltimore Positive
The veteran wide receiver caught four passes for 135 yards and a touchdown and nearly caught another score.
Harbaugh proud to see Ravens reserves beat Washington, extend preseason winning streak to 23
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Rookie quarterback Anthony Brown threw for a touchdown and ran for another as Baltimore finished the preseason with a 3-0 record.
Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 6: From Frederick to Hagerstown to Hancock to Rocky Gap, Monocacy and Cushwa Breweries and legendary Buddy Lou’s Antiques
Baltimore Positive
The sixth day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Goodwill, Window Nation and the Restaurant Association of Maryland featured a morning of visiting our favorite city in Maryland: Frederick and then a day of exploration (and beer) west toward Hagerstown, Hancock and onto Rocky Gap Casino and Resort where we enjoyed a fire pit on the lake.
Stowers, Santander lead Orioles to 4-3 comeback win over White Sox in 11 innings
Baltimore Positive
Down to the last strike in the ninth, Kyle Stowers’ first major league homer tied the game before Anthony Santander drove in the winning run in the 11th.
Ravens safety Chuck Clark “locked in” and says starting spot still going to have to be taken from him
Baltimore Positive
The veteran safety was open about his surprise and wish to be traded in the offseason after Baltimore drafted safety Kyle Hamilton in the first round.
Orioles can’t overcome latest early deficit in 5-3 loss to White Sox
Baltimore Positive
Spenser Watkins tossed six solid innings after a rocky start, but Baltimore offered little run support.
Chris Horton on Ravens specialists: “They all try to do each other’s job better than that person can”
Baltimore Positive
The Baltimore special teams coordinator discussed the importance of bubble players making a strong final impression in the third phase of the game.
Macdonald says “still competition to be had” as Ravens sort through thin outside linebacker position
Baltimore Positive
“Going through the Washington game, that’s going to be important. I think you can provide some flexibility with some other position groups too to kind of fill the void.”
Roman says Ja’Wuan James still working on “couple little tweaks” filling in as Ravens left tackle
Baltimore Positive
With Ronnie Stanley still not practicing, Baltimore continues to evaluate whether Ja’Wuan James can be a capable understudy.
Leading Ascension St. Agnes Hospital with the heart of the community
Baltimore Positive
Ascension St. Agnes leader Ed Lovern tells Nestor about the power of a true community hospital
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore Positive is the vision and the creative extension of four decades of sharing the love of local sports for this Dundalk native and University of Baltimore grad, who began his career as a sportswriter and music critic at The News American and The Baltimore Sun in the mid 1980s. Launched radio career in December 1991 with Kenny Albert after covering the AHL Skipjacks. Bought WNST-AM 1570 in July 1998, created WNST.net in 2007 and began diversifying conversations on radio, podcast and social media as Baltimore Positive in 2016. nes@baltimorepositive.com
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