Ravens sign Michael Oher to a five-year contract
Nestor Aparicio
The waiting is over! Michael Oher will be in camp tomorrow and will meet with the media. In the end,
Nestor Aparicio
Death of Eagles Jim Johnson is hitting Harbaugh hard tonight
Nestor Aparicio
I went to Westminster today and hung out for an hour. It’s always great to know that football season is
Rich Hill talks about tendinitis and sorrow after loss to Royals
Nestor Aparicio
As the pending promotion of man-child Chris Tillman for tomorrow’s game gets closer it appears that the Rich Hill era
An early issue with Biren Ealy…
Nestor Aparicio
Well, it’s only been two hours since they signed this wide receiver kid Biren Ealy and the story about him
The “Drew Bennett era” ends before it begins
Nestor Aparicio
In yet another weird turnabout of July pre-camp events, wide receiver Drew Bennett who signed to become a top option
The morning after: Baltimore is the biggest winner in Chelsea’s 2-1 victory over A.C. Milan
Nestor Aparicio
A Friday night in late July with 70,000 sports fans crammed into downtown Baltimore is something to behold. I realize
NFL moves to a Thursday night “Festival” format for 2010 Draft
Nestor Aparicio
It was inevitable. The NFL has discovered that the April draft is the single largest event of their offseason and
REPORT: Orioles to ditch Fort Lauderdale for Sarasota in 2010
Nestor Aparicio
Because the Orioles have had many, many “false alarms” over the past 15 years, I’m personally taking this one with
Suggs continues his double talk over camp
Nestor Aparicio
Today is the day. Either Terrell Suggs agrees to the deal the Ravens have put forth and becomes a long-term
Ploy or legit? Derrick Mason shocks everyone, “retires” on his agent’s website
Nestor Aparicio
UPDATED 9:11 p.m. — In a turn of events that can only be deemed “shocking,” Ravens wide receiver Derrick Mason
Ray Lewis calls McNair “a king” in eulogy
Nestor Aparicio
Yesterday Ray Lewis had one of the toughest jobs any man can have – burying a friend and trying to
The beauty of Earl Weaver in midsummer
Nestor Aparicio
I had a long conversation with an old friend about Earl Weaver earlier today. We talked about the you tube
Orioles option Hernandez to Bowie, recall Izturis
Nestor Aparicio
Surprise, surprise! The Orioles have optioned rookie righthander David Hernandez to Double-A Bowie in order to reinstate shortstop Cesar Izturis
Trembley suspended for comedy show in Seattle
Nestor Aparicio
While I thought it was funny — Dave Trembley doing his best Piniella-Weaver tantrum in the first inning on Tuesday
Now that we are partners with The Associated Press…
Nestor Aparicio
We can link internally to stories like this one from the NFL link on our toolbar above. This is about
Kazemi fired the gun that killed Steve McNair
Nestor Aparicio
Per TMZ.com, it’s now been confirmed by a Tennessean medical examiner that Sahel “Jenny” Kazemi fired the gun that killed
It’s official: WNST has become YOUR Baltimore news source
Nestor Aparicio
If you are perusing WNST.net today and say “something looks different” then we’ve done our job here on the World
Trembley tossed, Luke Scott muscles up as the “forgotten man”
Nestor Aparicio
On a day when ESPN.com ran a gigantic story about the great future of the Orioles’ outfield of Adam Jones,
Orioles had one more hit than you and I last night
Nestor Aparicio
The Orioles lost again last night while you were asleep. Sure, you were probably awake when it started and thought
Orioles update: They’re still in last place
Nestor Aparicio
While we were all busy following the tragic death of Steve McNair over the weekend the Orioles were still busy
Real Quick, Name some baseball All Stars?
Nestor Aparicio
The rosters are now out and the fun part of the All-Star Game for me each year is to see
Any memories of Steve McNair?
Nestor Aparicio
Obviously a very sad day here for anyone who cheered for Steve McNair or knew him. Obviously, he made quite
Latest updates on Steve McNair murder here…
Nestor Aparicio
UPDATED 4:54 p.m. — Nashville police have now confirmed Steve McNair’s death was indeed a murder. More at The Tennessean
It’s about time for Dave Trembley to go…
Nestor Aparicio
Being on the radio every day over the years I’ve had the sad fortune to listen to more than my
Ohhhhh what a comeback: Oriole Magic percolates at The Yard after the rain…
Nestor Aparicio
It isn’t hype to say that a miracle happened at Camden Yards tonight. It isn’t hyperbole to say that this
Farrah & Michael leave us: What a day…
Nestor Aparicio
As a child of the 1970’s and an adolescent of the 1980’s, tonight has been a somber one in my
Orioles get Philthy in Philly, complete sweep with 2-1 win
Nestor Aparicio
The Orioles are still in last place but completed an inspired weekend of road baseball, finishing a three-game sweep of
A funny, memorable night in Philadelphia…
Nestor Aparicio
I’m just getting my sea legs under me on a Sunday afternoon from a long night of rain, baseball, cheese
Ravens rookies a big hit at The Barn
Nestor Aparicio
Seven of the Ravens rookies for 2009 joined the WNST crew at The Barn last night for a Miller Lite
Bergesen goes distance, emerging as a true ‘Ace’ for Orioles
Nestor Aparicio
It’s still a bit too early to put Brad Bergesen on the Mike Mussina track as the franchise’s first potential
Rain drops Koji: Birds lose to Mariners 6-3
Nestor Aparicio
My new favorite Oriole, Matt Wieters, was the featured Bird tonight but didn’t play. Koji Uehara looked pretty good until
Bird watching & no hoisting of goblet in Pittsburgh
Nestor Aparicio
10:42 p.m. — Bring on Game 7! The Pittsburgh Penguins have been plenty feisty daing back to Game 7 in
Orioles take Matt Hobgood with No. 5 overall in MLB Draft
Nestor Aparicio
The pick is in for the Orioles (and wow, is the MLB Draft weird on TV, seeing Bud Selig playing
Wanna follow the MLB Draft?
Nestor Aparicio
If you listened to today’s edition of Limited Access, you now know about Ben Hyman, a local product and son
Orioles: Shut out, swept & headed home on 5-game losing streak
Nestor Aparicio
Bad pitching has become a hallmark of the 2009 Orioles but this weekend’s bizarre meltdown in Oakland has solidified the
Birds and turds and Sunday musing…
Nestor Aparicio
Where are my U.S. Soccer fans? Who was watching the game last night? If you’re among the many who would
Sloppy, sloppy, sloppy: Birds give finale away in 3-2 loss to Seattle
Nestor Aparicio
While we’re all drinking the orange Kool Aid these days in hopes of “better days ahead,” it’s losses like last
Daydreaming of Purple Sundays and Festivus
Nestor Aparicio
As I count down the minutes to tonight’s Orioles-Mariners game and David Hernandez’s second major league start, my mind is
Brady Anderson weighs in on Angelos’ reputation
Nestor Aparicio
It’s been a little while since I’ve spoken with Brady Anderson but the last time we chatted we had a
Rich Hill looked like McNally or McGregor; Birds win 1-0 in Seattle
Nestor Aparicio
12:26 a.m. — George Sherrill threw three straight balls to start the ninth inning but did his best Don Stanhouse
Ravens sign Michael Oher to a five-year contract
Nestor Aparicio
The waiting is over! Michael Oher will be in camp tomorrow and will meet with the media. In the end,
Death of Eagles Jim Johnson is hitting Harbaugh hard tonight
Nestor Aparicio
I went to Westminster today and hung out for an hour. It’s always great to know that football season is
Rich Hill talks about tendinitis and sorrow after loss to Royals
Nestor Aparicio
As the pending promotion of man-child Chris Tillman for tomorrow’s game gets closer it appears that the Rich Hill era
An early issue with Biren Ealy…
Nestor Aparicio
Well, it’s only been two hours since they signed this wide receiver kid Biren Ealy and the story about him
The “Drew Bennett era” ends before it begins
Nestor Aparicio
In yet another weird turnabout of July pre-camp events, wide receiver Drew Bennett who signed to become a top option
The morning after: Baltimore is the biggest winner in Chelsea’s 2-1 victory over A.C. Milan
Nestor Aparicio
A Friday night in late July with 70,000 sports fans crammed into downtown Baltimore is something to behold. I realize
NFL moves to a Thursday night “Festival” format for 2010 Draft
Nestor Aparicio
It was inevitable. The NFL has discovered that the April draft is the single largest event of their offseason and
REPORT: Orioles to ditch Fort Lauderdale for Sarasota in 2010
Nestor Aparicio
Because the Orioles have had many, many “false alarms” over the past 15 years, I’m personally taking this one with
Suggs continues his double talk over camp
Nestor Aparicio
Today is the day. Either Terrell Suggs agrees to the deal the Ravens have put forth and becomes a long-term
Ploy or legit? Derrick Mason shocks everyone, “retires” on his agent’s website
Nestor Aparicio
UPDATED 9:11 p.m. — In a turn of events that can only be deemed “shocking,” Ravens wide receiver Derrick Mason
Ray Lewis calls McNair “a king” in eulogy
Nestor Aparicio
Yesterday Ray Lewis had one of the toughest jobs any man can have – burying a friend and trying to
The beauty of Earl Weaver in midsummer
Nestor Aparicio
I had a long conversation with an old friend about Earl Weaver earlier today. We talked about the you tube
Orioles option Hernandez to Bowie, recall Izturis
Nestor Aparicio
Surprise, surprise! The Orioles have optioned rookie righthander David Hernandez to Double-A Bowie in order to reinstate shortstop Cesar Izturis
Trembley suspended for comedy show in Seattle
Nestor Aparicio
While I thought it was funny — Dave Trembley doing his best Piniella-Weaver tantrum in the first inning on Tuesday
Now that we are partners with The Associated Press…
Nestor Aparicio
We can link internally to stories like this one from the NFL link on our toolbar above. This is about
Kazemi fired the gun that killed Steve McNair
Nestor Aparicio
Per TMZ.com, it’s now been confirmed by a Tennessean medical examiner that Sahel “Jenny” Kazemi fired the gun that killed
It’s official: WNST has become YOUR Baltimore news source
Nestor Aparicio
If you are perusing WNST.net today and say “something looks different” then we’ve done our job here on the World
Trembley tossed, Luke Scott muscles up as the “forgotten man”
Nestor Aparicio
On a day when ESPN.com ran a gigantic story about the great future of the Orioles’ outfield of Adam Jones,
Orioles had one more hit than you and I last night
Nestor Aparicio
The Orioles lost again last night while you were asleep. Sure, you were probably awake when it started and thought
Orioles update: They’re still in last place
Nestor Aparicio
While we were all busy following the tragic death of Steve McNair over the weekend the Orioles were still busy
Real Quick, Name some baseball All Stars?
Nestor Aparicio
The rosters are now out and the fun part of the All-Star Game for me each year is to see
Any memories of Steve McNair?
Nestor Aparicio
Obviously a very sad day here for anyone who cheered for Steve McNair or knew him. Obviously, he made quite
Latest updates on Steve McNair murder here…
Nestor Aparicio
UPDATED 4:54 p.m. — Nashville police have now confirmed Steve McNair’s death was indeed a murder. More at The Tennessean
It’s about time for Dave Trembley to go…
Nestor Aparicio
Being on the radio every day over the years I’ve had the sad fortune to listen to more than my
Ohhhhh what a comeback: Oriole Magic percolates at The Yard after the rain…
Nestor Aparicio
It isn’t hype to say that a miracle happened at Camden Yards tonight. It isn’t hyperbole to say that this
Farrah & Michael leave us: What a day…
Nestor Aparicio
As a child of the 1970’s and an adolescent of the 1980’s, tonight has been a somber one in my
Orioles get Philthy in Philly, complete sweep with 2-1 win
Nestor Aparicio
The Orioles are still in last place but completed an inspired weekend of road baseball, finishing a three-game sweep of
A funny, memorable night in Philadelphia…
Nestor Aparicio
I’m just getting my sea legs under me on a Sunday afternoon from a long night of rain, baseball, cheese
Ravens rookies a big hit at The Barn
Nestor Aparicio
Seven of the Ravens rookies for 2009 joined the WNST crew at The Barn last night for a Miller Lite
Bergesen goes distance, emerging as a true ‘Ace’ for Orioles
Nestor Aparicio
It’s still a bit too early to put Brad Bergesen on the Mike Mussina track as the franchise’s first potential
Rain drops Koji: Birds lose to Mariners 6-3
Nestor Aparicio
My new favorite Oriole, Matt Wieters, was the featured Bird tonight but didn’t play. Koji Uehara looked pretty good until
Bird watching & no hoisting of goblet in Pittsburgh
Nestor Aparicio
10:42 p.m. — Bring on Game 7! The Pittsburgh Penguins have been plenty feisty daing back to Game 7 in
Orioles take Matt Hobgood with No. 5 overall in MLB Draft
Nestor Aparicio
The pick is in for the Orioles (and wow, is the MLB Draft weird on TV, seeing Bud Selig playing
Wanna follow the MLB Draft?
Nestor Aparicio
If you listened to today’s edition of Limited Access, you now know about Ben Hyman, a local product and son
Orioles: Shut out, swept & headed home on 5-game losing streak
Nestor Aparicio
Bad pitching has become a hallmark of the 2009 Orioles but this weekend’s bizarre meltdown in Oakland has solidified the
Birds and turds and Sunday musing…
Nestor Aparicio
Where are my U.S. Soccer fans? Who was watching the game last night? If you’re among the many who would
Sloppy, sloppy, sloppy: Birds give finale away in 3-2 loss to Seattle
Nestor Aparicio
While we’re all drinking the orange Kool Aid these days in hopes of “better days ahead,” it’s losses like last
Daydreaming of Purple Sundays and Festivus
Nestor Aparicio
As I count down the minutes to tonight’s Orioles-Mariners game and David Hernandez’s second major league start, my mind is
Brady Anderson weighs in on Angelos’ reputation
Nestor Aparicio
It’s been a little while since I’ve spoken with Brady Anderson but the last time we chatted we had a
Rich Hill looked like McNally or McGregor; Birds win 1-0 in Seattle
Nestor Aparicio
12:26 a.m. — George Sherrill threw three straight balls to start the ninth inning but did his best Don Stanhouse
Nestor Aparicio
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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