Mountcastle’s homer sends Orioles to third straight win in 3-1 final over Cleveland
Baltimore Positive
Ryan Mountcastle delivered a two-run blast to give Baltimore the lead in the last of the seventh.
Baltimore Positive
Bisciotti family donates $4 million to create Ozzie Newsome Scholars Program
Baltimore Positive
The program will fund scholarships for Baltimore City Public Schools graduates who attend an HBCU in Maryland.
The unmasking of the new post-COVID world
Baltimore Positive
Don Mohler and Nestor discuss the various comfort levels and new social rules about masking and unmasking as we navigate a summer unlike any other in America.
New contract in hand, Bowser aims to become more “vocal leader” for Ravens defense
Baltimore Positive
“I just want to be that vocal leader to teach these guys the ropes, teach these guys the playbook, and to just put them in the right position.”
Stewart, Mountcastle power Orioles to second straight win in 6-3 final over Minnesota
Baltimore Positive
DJ Stewart and Ryan Mountcastle homered as the Orioles finally won a home series against the Twins.
Ravens QB coach Urban wants growth “everywhere” from Jackson in fourth year
Baltimore Positive
James Urban talked about Lamar Jackson as well as the backup quarterback battle between Trace McSorley and Tyler Huntley.
Watkins says Ravens feel “like a team that’s ready to win the Super Bowl”
Baltimore Positive
The veteran says he’s still leaning on the young receivers to help him learn the Baltimore offense this spring.
Orioles finally stop 14-game slide with 7-4 win over Minnesota
Baltimore Positive
A sensational catch by Cedric Mullins and a four-run third inning led Baltimore to its first win in more than two weeks.
The nuance and realities of Lamar Jackson and Ravens money
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor take a deep dive on why Lamar Jackson and Ravens are getting questions about a contact that both sides need to navigate deftly in the coming months as the clock ticks on his rookie deal.
Graduation, backyard proms and Weis BBQ summer mojo
Baltimore Positive
Rob Santoni joins Nestor for a Weis conversation about local graduation parties, backyards and pools and BBQ summer mojo and where to find it.
Crab Cake Tour Stop 3: Experiencing the simplicity of State Fare family recipe
Baltimore Positive
The finale of our first “live” Crab Cake Tour was all about the cake with Evan Brown in Catonsville.
Mancini exits after being hit on elbow, but tests reveal no fracture
Baltimore Positive
Manager Brandon Hyde said no further tests were planned, but the Orioles would see how their star first baseman was feeling on Friday.
M. Brown says “amazing” new Ravens receiver coaches should get best out of young group
Baltimore Positive
The third-year wideout said Tee Martin and Keith Williams have made a strong impression with the group.
Foodies and eating and the best “Bookie” salad in the city
Baltimore Positive
Even though our Maryland Crab Cake Tour is focused on the local crustacean and delicacy, our Catonsville stop meandered into a debate about salads and pizza and chicken and waffles and margaritas.
Harbaugh happy with player attendance at voluntary spring workouts
Baltimore Positive
Roughly 75 percent of the roster was taking part in Wednesday’s workout with additional rehabbing players watching on the sideline.
With Orioles in midst of nightmare slide, Elias preaching patience, staying course
Baltimore Positive
Since John Means tossed a no-hitter on May 5, Baltimore has gone a brutal 2-16.
Unmasking the politics and Crab Cake Tour in Catonsville
Baltimore Positive
Our third Weis conversation from Crab Cake Tour Stop 3 dives into local politics and the future of rethinking suburbs like Catonsville with Eric Ebersole and Pat Young.
Padding up for OTAs and how to foster a championship roster
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor take off the pads before Ravens OTAs on agents and the NFLPA and what’s good for a young player in the roster evaluation machine.
Hearing the sounds of the great Catonsville local experiment
Baltimore Positive
Our Crab Cake Tour stop in the 21228 isn’t complete without Kirby Spencer telling the story of how bricks and mortar and people and food and shopping and music can still power a local community.
Remembering back when it hurt for Baltimore to get swept by Washington
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor lament the sweep of Orioles by Nats – and a serving of Philmania from the PGA as well.
The summer of the big one
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor go fishing for the next big summer idea – and discuss what it would be like to catch and grill a snakehead from the tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay.
Beyond baseball’s color barrier
Baltimore Positive
Baseball author Rocco Constantino joins Nestor to discuss color lines and history of the sport in America in his new book documenting the sad tale.
Looking at Ravens schedule beyond Las Vegas
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor look beyond the vaunted Vegas opener at rest of Ravens schedule and optimism for a Super Bowl run to Los Angeles with Lamar.
How concerned should we be over inflation and rising costs in America?
Baltimore Positive
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the extra money we’re spending at the pump and the store
Catonsville and telling the State Fare story over breakfast
Baltimore Positive
Our first chat of Crab Cake Tour Stop 3 leads us to Frederick Road and the amazing journey of Evan Brown from two “once in a lifetime” floods in Ellicott City at Portalli’s to a friendly new home in the center of his hometown of Catonsville.
How lucky in life: Facts and non fiction with Deadspin founder Will Leitch
Baltimore Positive
Author Will Leitch tells Nestor how lucky he is to be writing fiction writings while still loving sports and promoting his new book
Following in the footsteps of his father into politics?
Baltimore Positive
Karson Kamenetz talks local politics and his personal growth and journey on the third anniversary of his father’s tragic death
Here’s why you should care about the Y near you?
Baltimore Positive
John Hoey tells us why we should care about the Y here in Baltimore and beyond
Who wouldn’t want this investigated and why?
Baltimore Positive
Don and Nestor do The Recon on who sent thousands of violent citizens to The United States Capitol on January 6th
Making the Weis choice on the summer Maryland crab cake and beach trail
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Curtin of Weis Markets joins Nestor for an educational Maryland travelogue of farms and local food and places to stop along the side of the road.
Tampa Bay completes sweep in 10-1 battering of reeling Orioles
Baltimore Positive
Dean Kremer lasted just three innings as Baltimore finished off an ugly 1-5 homestand before heading out on the road.
Capacity restrictions lifted for Orioles games beginning June 1
Baltimore Positive
Tickets for all remaining home games, including June through September, will go on sale May 26.
Despite early advantage, Orioles falter late in 9-7 loss to Tampa Bay
Baltimore Positive
Wednesday night may have been Baltimore’s most deflating loss of the season to date.
Orioles general manager Elias speaks on Davis, Kjerstad, Harvey, more
Baltimore Positive
Mike Elias discussed a variety of topics ranging from Chris Davis’ surgery to the health of Hunter Harvey and Heston Kjerstad.
Telling the tale of an extraordinary Joe
Baltimore Positive
The University of Delaware Magazine is doing a feature story on Joe Flacco, now that he has made his way back to Philadelphia via the Eagles. Editor Artika Casini asks Nestor to tell some Joe Cool tales of Baltimore Ravens lore.
What does it all Means at the quarter pole for Orioles?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor reset the expectations of the Orioles franchise and the Mike Elias experiment as the team isn’t as bad as we thought. Well, mostly…
Orioles surrender five homers in 13-6 loss to Tampa Bay
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore struck out 14 Rays batters in the process of allowing 13 runs in Tuesday’s strange blowout loss.
Crab Cake Tour Episode 1: The Faidley’s of Lexington Market story
Baltimore Positive
Nestor Aparicio is on the road in The Free State in search of the perfect Maryland crab cake. His first stop is the originator, Nancy Devine, who began mixing up her now world famous jumbo lump crab cakes at Lexington Market in the 1980s. Let her tell you about her mustardy delicious concoction…
Orioles erase early deficit, beat Yankees 10-6
Baltimore Positive
Behind 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball from Bruce Zimmermann, Baltimore salvaged the final game of the weekend series.
Harbaugh happy to add Villanueva’s experience, ability to Ravens offensive line
Baltimore Positive
The Baltimore head coach also gave his assessment of the weekend’s rookie minicamp.
Mountcastle’s homer sends Orioles to third straight win in 3-1 final over Cleveland
Baltimore Positive
Ryan Mountcastle delivered a two-run blast to give Baltimore the lead in the last of the seventh.
Bisciotti family donates $4 million to create Ozzie Newsome Scholars Program
Baltimore Positive
The program will fund scholarships for Baltimore City Public Schools graduates who attend an HBCU in Maryland.
The unmasking of the new post-COVID world
Baltimore Positive
Don Mohler and Nestor discuss the various comfort levels and new social rules about masking and unmasking as we navigate a summer unlike any other in America.
New contract in hand, Bowser aims to become more “vocal leader” for Ravens defense
Baltimore Positive
“I just want to be that vocal leader to teach these guys the ropes, teach these guys the playbook, and to just put them in the right position.”
Stewart, Mountcastle power Orioles to second straight win in 6-3 final over Minnesota
Baltimore Positive
DJ Stewart and Ryan Mountcastle homered as the Orioles finally won a home series against the Twins.
Ravens QB coach Urban wants growth “everywhere” from Jackson in fourth year
Baltimore Positive
James Urban talked about Lamar Jackson as well as the backup quarterback battle between Trace McSorley and Tyler Huntley.
Watkins says Ravens feel “like a team that’s ready to win the Super Bowl”
Baltimore Positive
The veteran says he’s still leaning on the young receivers to help him learn the Baltimore offense this spring.
Orioles finally stop 14-game slide with 7-4 win over Minnesota
Baltimore Positive
A sensational catch by Cedric Mullins and a four-run third inning led Baltimore to its first win in more than two weeks.
The nuance and realities of Lamar Jackson and Ravens money
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor take a deep dive on why Lamar Jackson and Ravens are getting questions about a contact that both sides need to navigate deftly in the coming months as the clock ticks on his rookie deal.
Graduation, backyard proms and Weis BBQ summer mojo
Baltimore Positive
Rob Santoni joins Nestor for a Weis conversation about local graduation parties, backyards and pools and BBQ summer mojo and where to find it.
Crab Cake Tour Stop 3: Experiencing the simplicity of State Fare family recipe
Baltimore Positive
The finale of our first “live” Crab Cake Tour was all about the cake with Evan Brown in Catonsville.
Mancini exits after being hit on elbow, but tests reveal no fracture
Baltimore Positive
Manager Brandon Hyde said no further tests were planned, but the Orioles would see how their star first baseman was feeling on Friday.
M. Brown says “amazing” new Ravens receiver coaches should get best out of young group
Baltimore Positive
The third-year wideout said Tee Martin and Keith Williams have made a strong impression with the group.
Foodies and eating and the best “Bookie” salad in the city
Baltimore Positive
Even though our Maryland Crab Cake Tour is focused on the local crustacean and delicacy, our Catonsville stop meandered into a debate about salads and pizza and chicken and waffles and margaritas.
Harbaugh happy with player attendance at voluntary spring workouts
Baltimore Positive
Roughly 75 percent of the roster was taking part in Wednesday’s workout with additional rehabbing players watching on the sideline.
With Orioles in midst of nightmare slide, Elias preaching patience, staying course
Baltimore Positive
Since John Means tossed a no-hitter on May 5, Baltimore has gone a brutal 2-16.
Unmasking the politics and Crab Cake Tour in Catonsville
Baltimore Positive
Our third Weis conversation from Crab Cake Tour Stop 3 dives into local politics and the future of rethinking suburbs like Catonsville with Eric Ebersole and Pat Young.
Padding up for OTAs and how to foster a championship roster
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor take off the pads before Ravens OTAs on agents and the NFLPA and what’s good for a young player in the roster evaluation machine.
Hearing the sounds of the great Catonsville local experiment
Baltimore Positive
Our Crab Cake Tour stop in the 21228 isn’t complete without Kirby Spencer telling the story of how bricks and mortar and people and food and shopping and music can still power a local community.
Remembering back when it hurt for Baltimore to get swept by Washington
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor lament the sweep of Orioles by Nats – and a serving of Philmania from the PGA as well.
The summer of the big one
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor go fishing for the next big summer idea – and discuss what it would be like to catch and grill a snakehead from the tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay.
Beyond baseball’s color barrier
Baltimore Positive
Baseball author Rocco Constantino joins Nestor to discuss color lines and history of the sport in America in his new book documenting the sad tale.
Looking at Ravens schedule beyond Las Vegas
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor look beyond the vaunted Vegas opener at rest of Ravens schedule and optimism for a Super Bowl run to Los Angeles with Lamar.
How concerned should we be over inflation and rising costs in America?
Baltimore Positive
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the extra money we’re spending at the pump and the store
Catonsville and telling the State Fare story over breakfast
Baltimore Positive
Our first chat of Crab Cake Tour Stop 3 leads us to Frederick Road and the amazing journey of Evan Brown from two “once in a lifetime” floods in Ellicott City at Portalli’s to a friendly new home in the center of his hometown of Catonsville.
How lucky in life: Facts and non fiction with Deadspin founder Will Leitch
Baltimore Positive
Author Will Leitch tells Nestor how lucky he is to be writing fiction writings while still loving sports and promoting his new book
Following in the footsteps of his father into politics?
Baltimore Positive
Karson Kamenetz talks local politics and his personal growth and journey on the third anniversary of his father’s tragic death
Here’s why you should care about the Y near you?
Baltimore Positive
John Hoey tells us why we should care about the Y here in Baltimore and beyond
Who wouldn’t want this investigated and why?
Baltimore Positive
Don and Nestor do The Recon on who sent thousands of violent citizens to The United States Capitol on January 6th
Making the Weis choice on the summer Maryland crab cake and beach trail
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Curtin of Weis Markets joins Nestor for an educational Maryland travelogue of farms and local food and places to stop along the side of the road.
Tampa Bay completes sweep in 10-1 battering of reeling Orioles
Baltimore Positive
Dean Kremer lasted just three innings as Baltimore finished off an ugly 1-5 homestand before heading out on the road.
Capacity restrictions lifted for Orioles games beginning June 1
Baltimore Positive
Tickets for all remaining home games, including June through September, will go on sale May 26.
Despite early advantage, Orioles falter late in 9-7 loss to Tampa Bay
Baltimore Positive
Wednesday night may have been Baltimore’s most deflating loss of the season to date.
Orioles general manager Elias speaks on Davis, Kjerstad, Harvey, more
Baltimore Positive
Mike Elias discussed a variety of topics ranging from Chris Davis’ surgery to the health of Hunter Harvey and Heston Kjerstad.
Telling the tale of an extraordinary Joe
Baltimore Positive
The University of Delaware Magazine is doing a feature story on Joe Flacco, now that he has made his way back to Philadelphia via the Eagles. Editor Artika Casini asks Nestor to tell some Joe Cool tales of Baltimore Ravens lore.
What does it all Means at the quarter pole for Orioles?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor reset the expectations of the Orioles franchise and the Mike Elias experiment as the team isn’t as bad as we thought. Well, mostly…
Orioles surrender five homers in 13-6 loss to Tampa Bay
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore struck out 14 Rays batters in the process of allowing 13 runs in Tuesday’s strange blowout loss.
Crab Cake Tour Episode 1: The Faidley’s of Lexington Market story
Baltimore Positive
Nestor Aparicio is on the road in The Free State in search of the perfect Maryland crab cake. His first stop is the originator, Nancy Devine, who began mixing up her now world famous jumbo lump crab cakes at Lexington Market in the 1980s. Let her tell you about her mustardy delicious concoction…
Orioles erase early deficit, beat Yankees 10-6
Baltimore Positive
Behind 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball from Bruce Zimmermann, Baltimore salvaged the final game of the weekend series.
Harbaugh happy to add Villanueva’s experience, ability to Ravens offensive line
Baltimore Positive
The Baltimore head coach also gave his assessment of the weekend’s rookie minicamp.
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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