Let’s check back in on the “State of Baltimore Sports Media” with Orioles sitting at 2-14 on NFL Draft Day
Nestor Aparicio
So this media situation is exactly what I tried to warn everyone about back in February. I spent a week
Nestor Aparicio
Hey Orioles fans: If you’re angry, sign up for Free The Birds 2010 now…
Nestor Aparicio
People have been asking me all week, “What’s the problem with the Orioles?” This is a recurring civic question that
Cal Ripken & Ken Rosenthal vs. Peter Angelos: Who do you believe?
Nestor Aparicio
It was only a matter of time. This orange collision course of wills regarding the Orioles and Peter Angelos vs.
Fox&Rosenthal: Angelos turned down Ripken for job with Orioles
Nestor Aparicio
Not that this should come as a shock to anyone, but Fox Sports (and Baltimore resident) Ken Rosenthal is reporting
So this kid wrote me a letter…
Nestor Aparicio
I love these kinds of letters that inspire me to blog. I’m really, really busy running the company right now
LIVE CHAT: Orioles try to avoid sweep vs Rays NOW!!!
Nestor Aparicio
All aboard Orioles fans, pessimists and optimists alike, for another adventure in Orange Crush baseball here at WNST.net. The chat
LIVE CHAT SUNDAY: Join WNST crew for Orioles & Masters talk now…
Nestor Aparicio
In the era of new technology, we’re taking our Sundays where you are: the internet and at home watching the
Orioles circa 2010: We know they’ll lie, but will they lie down again?
Nestor Aparicio
I know, I’m like a freaking broken record. Every year I write about how I’ve wrongfully had my media pass
Let me tell you a story about Michael Vick…
Nestor Aparicio
So the circus came to town tonight. And I met Michael Vick. At least, briefly, I did. This story is
Happy 91st Birthday to the “real” creator of WNST
Nestor Aparicio
Dear Pop: Happy 91st birthday!!! I know you might be used to me doing the radio show dedicated to you
Finale: Part 5 – What is the future of sports media in Baltimore?
Nestor Aparicio
“I will never, EVER “text” with you!” I screamed into my cell phone to my beloved son, Barry, during the
My last day on air at AM 1570: Goodbye to radio, hello to the brave world of the web!
Nestor Aparicio
As you probably know, beginning on Monday, we’re going to begin a week-long series on the state of Baltimore sports
Traveling to Indy? Here’s Everything you need to know about parties & fun!
Nestor Aparicio
So, you’re a Ravens Maniac like us and you’re planning on coming to Indianapolis with us – hopefully on our
Curb Your Enthusiasm: The theme of Ravens’ fanbase this week
Nestor Aparicio
I’m not an expert on much, but Baltimore sports and enthusiasm are two things I’ve spent my entire existence since
Are you headed to New England this weekend?
Nestor Aparicio
It’s no secret that this is our favorite time of the year. The Ravens are in the playoffs, with the
Bears are in air, headed to BWI now: FOLLOW FLIGHT HERE LIVE!!!
Nestor Aparicio
UPDATE 9:16 p.m. — Bears flight has departed O’Hare for BWI. Officially left at 8:16 CST/now and slated to land
Yikes!!! Bears are stuck in Chicago…
Nestor Aparicio
I just got off the phone with Bears PR director Scott Hagel who confirmed that the Chicago Bears are still
Postcard from Green Bay & Lambeau Field
Nestor Aparicio
It’s early morning here in Green Bay and the snow is beginning to fall. It’s 19 degrees here in the
First aid & Band aids don’t aid Ravens’ Festivus run
Nestor Aparicio
The nagging injuries to Joe Flacco, Ray Lewis & Haloti Ngata are doing nothing to help the Ravens’ postseason run here in December. Here’s one gloomy observation on the upcoming purple postseason hopes for January in the AFC.
With Big Ben & Polamalu out, no excuses for Ravens tonight
Nestor Aparicio
With the Steelers’ best players — Ben Roethlisberger and Troy Polamalu — not on the field tonight at M&T Bank Stadium, the Ravens are out of excuses with their season on the line in Baltimore.
Giving Thanks to Baltimore coaches everywhere
Nestor Aparicio
Nestor gives thanks to all of the Baltimore sports coaches and managers from Gene Ubriaco to Brian Billick over his 25 years as a media member. “Coaches are my favorite people” he says.
Lots of questions but not lots of answers for Ravens
Nestor Aparicio
To say that frustration has fallen across the land here in Baltimore along with an early sunset would be an
My life with Bruce Springsteen and Friday’s miracle show in Baltimore
Nestor Aparicio
Let me get this out of the way: Springsteen is the only Boss I listen to … At 8:50 this
At least one Harbaugh is a rock star…
Nestor Aparicio
John Harbaugh is 5-4. His brother, former Ravens QB Jim Harbaugh, is 7-3 at Stanford and fresh off of knocking
Hey Jon Gruden: Welcome to the Baltimore manure list!
Nestor Aparicio
It didn’t take long for the manure to hit the fan in Baltimore during the Monday Night Football broadcast from
Question of the day: Wizards vs. Capitals in Baltimore
Nestor Aparicio
Obviously, we have created a nice partnership with the Washington Capitals here at WNST. They’re nice people. They really want
Orioles continue to drag feet on signing Sarasota deal
Nestor Aparicio
While it appears to be a fait accompli that the Orioles will play their spring training games in Sarasota in
Hey John: You can’t be 4-4 and seriously talk playoffs
Nestor Aparicio
Just judging from the sheer volume of social media I consumed all day yesterday, the fan base here is in
Kokinis the latest former Ravens exec shown door in Cleveland
Nestor Aparicio
The names change but the team remains the same. The Cleveland Browns stink. The Cleveland Browns, after taking their second
And the Orioles continue South with more “neighborly” love for Sarasota…
Nestor Aparicio
I just got pinged by a friend who tells me that WBAL slipped out a quiet report a few days
Don’t ask…just click! Very, very funny…
Nestor Aparicio
I’m not one for cartoons, jokes, chain letters or general web stuff that I refer to as “spam.” (And for
Sex and the World Series
Nestor Aparicio
Just when you thought you heard every story, here comes one that’s fascinating. A Philadelphia woman put an ad on
So, do you think it’s “right” that not one Orioles player showed at Brooks’ gala?
Nestor Aparicio
UPDATE: On my way out the door last night I took a picture with Brooks Robinson, just like I did
A somber locker room in Minnesota
Nestor Aparicio
All of the videos are up now here at WNST.net. I’m sure folks will be crazy in the Purple Haze
“Colt” Matt Stover reaches out to WNST and Ravens fans
Nestor Aparicio
Matt Stover and I have been trading texts and phone calls for months. People asked me almost daily, “What’s happening
Wrestling manager & legend Capt. Lou Albano dead at 76
Nestor Aparicio
It’s a little hard to write about death on my 41st birthday and I haven’t been blogging much lately because
Matt Birk is laying down charity roots in Baltimore as well as Minneapolis
Nestor Aparicio
I spent the early part of last night with Ravens center Matt Birk at Mother’s Grille in Federal Hill where
The indignity of 100 losses for the Orioles
Nestor Aparicio
Naturally, the Orioles theme of the offseason — after the firing of Dave Trembley at some point this Monday —
Want a better WNST purple fan experience?
Nestor Aparicio
We are two weeks into the new media revolution at WNST. For Week 1 vs. Kansas City and last weekend
Another prime example of what Al Davis & Peter Angelos have in common
Nestor Aparicio
Banning free speech and free access to information by legitimate journalists is now apparently catching on in the NFL, as
Let’s check back in on the “State of Baltimore Sports Media” with Orioles sitting at 2-14 on NFL Draft Day
Nestor Aparicio
So this media situation is exactly what I tried to warn everyone about back in February. I spent a week
Hey Orioles fans: If you’re angry, sign up for Free The Birds 2010 now…
Nestor Aparicio
People have been asking me all week, “What’s the problem with the Orioles?” This is a recurring civic question that
Cal Ripken & Ken Rosenthal vs. Peter Angelos: Who do you believe?
Nestor Aparicio
It was only a matter of time. This orange collision course of wills regarding the Orioles and Peter Angelos vs.
Fox&Rosenthal: Angelos turned down Ripken for job with Orioles
Nestor Aparicio
Not that this should come as a shock to anyone, but Fox Sports (and Baltimore resident) Ken Rosenthal is reporting
So this kid wrote me a letter…
Nestor Aparicio
I love these kinds of letters that inspire me to blog. I’m really, really busy running the company right now
LIVE CHAT: Orioles try to avoid sweep vs Rays NOW!!!
Nestor Aparicio
All aboard Orioles fans, pessimists and optimists alike, for another adventure in Orange Crush baseball here at WNST.net. The chat
LIVE CHAT SUNDAY: Join WNST crew for Orioles & Masters talk now…
Nestor Aparicio
In the era of new technology, we’re taking our Sundays where you are: the internet and at home watching the
Orioles circa 2010: We know they’ll lie, but will they lie down again?
Nestor Aparicio
I know, I’m like a freaking broken record. Every year I write about how I’ve wrongfully had my media pass
Let me tell you a story about Michael Vick…
Nestor Aparicio
So the circus came to town tonight. And I met Michael Vick. At least, briefly, I did. This story is
Happy 91st Birthday to the “real” creator of WNST
Nestor Aparicio
Dear Pop: Happy 91st birthday!!! I know you might be used to me doing the radio show dedicated to you
Finale: Part 5 – What is the future of sports media in Baltimore?
Nestor Aparicio
“I will never, EVER “text” with you!” I screamed into my cell phone to my beloved son, Barry, during the
My last day on air at AM 1570: Goodbye to radio, hello to the brave world of the web!
Nestor Aparicio
As you probably know, beginning on Monday, we’re going to begin a week-long series on the state of Baltimore sports
Traveling to Indy? Here’s Everything you need to know about parties & fun!
Nestor Aparicio
So, you’re a Ravens Maniac like us and you’re planning on coming to Indianapolis with us – hopefully on our
Curb Your Enthusiasm: The theme of Ravens’ fanbase this week
Nestor Aparicio
I’m not an expert on much, but Baltimore sports and enthusiasm are two things I’ve spent my entire existence since
Are you headed to New England this weekend?
Nestor Aparicio
It’s no secret that this is our favorite time of the year. The Ravens are in the playoffs, with the
Bears are in air, headed to BWI now: FOLLOW FLIGHT HERE LIVE!!!
Nestor Aparicio
UPDATE 9:16 p.m. — Bears flight has departed O’Hare for BWI. Officially left at 8:16 CST/now and slated to land
Yikes!!! Bears are stuck in Chicago…
Nestor Aparicio
I just got off the phone with Bears PR director Scott Hagel who confirmed that the Chicago Bears are still
Postcard from Green Bay & Lambeau Field
Nestor Aparicio
It’s early morning here in Green Bay and the snow is beginning to fall. It’s 19 degrees here in the
First aid & Band aids don’t aid Ravens’ Festivus run
Nestor Aparicio
The nagging injuries to Joe Flacco, Ray Lewis & Haloti Ngata are doing nothing to help the Ravens’ postseason run here in December. Here’s one gloomy observation on the upcoming purple postseason hopes for January in the AFC.
With Big Ben & Polamalu out, no excuses for Ravens tonight
Nestor Aparicio
With the Steelers’ best players — Ben Roethlisberger and Troy Polamalu — not on the field tonight at M&T Bank Stadium, the Ravens are out of excuses with their season on the line in Baltimore.
Giving Thanks to Baltimore coaches everywhere
Nestor Aparicio
Nestor gives thanks to all of the Baltimore sports coaches and managers from Gene Ubriaco to Brian Billick over his 25 years as a media member. “Coaches are my favorite people” he says.
Lots of questions but not lots of answers for Ravens
Nestor Aparicio
To say that frustration has fallen across the land here in Baltimore along with an early sunset would be an
My life with Bruce Springsteen and Friday’s miracle show in Baltimore
Nestor Aparicio
Let me get this out of the way: Springsteen is the only Boss I listen to … At 8:50 this
At least one Harbaugh is a rock star…
Nestor Aparicio
John Harbaugh is 5-4. His brother, former Ravens QB Jim Harbaugh, is 7-3 at Stanford and fresh off of knocking
Hey Jon Gruden: Welcome to the Baltimore manure list!
Nestor Aparicio
It didn’t take long for the manure to hit the fan in Baltimore during the Monday Night Football broadcast from
Question of the day: Wizards vs. Capitals in Baltimore
Nestor Aparicio
Obviously, we have created a nice partnership with the Washington Capitals here at WNST. They’re nice people. They really want
Orioles continue to drag feet on signing Sarasota deal
Nestor Aparicio
While it appears to be a fait accompli that the Orioles will play their spring training games in Sarasota in
Hey John: You can’t be 4-4 and seriously talk playoffs
Nestor Aparicio
Just judging from the sheer volume of social media I consumed all day yesterday, the fan base here is in
Kokinis the latest former Ravens exec shown door in Cleveland
Nestor Aparicio
The names change but the team remains the same. The Cleveland Browns stink. The Cleveland Browns, after taking their second
And the Orioles continue South with more “neighborly” love for Sarasota…
Nestor Aparicio
I just got pinged by a friend who tells me that WBAL slipped out a quiet report a few days
Don’t ask…just click! Very, very funny…
Nestor Aparicio
I’m not one for cartoons, jokes, chain letters or general web stuff that I refer to as “spam.” (And for
Sex and the World Series
Nestor Aparicio
Just when you thought you heard every story, here comes one that’s fascinating. A Philadelphia woman put an ad on
So, do you think it’s “right” that not one Orioles player showed at Brooks’ gala?
Nestor Aparicio
UPDATE: On my way out the door last night I took a picture with Brooks Robinson, just like I did
A somber locker room in Minnesota
Nestor Aparicio
All of the videos are up now here at WNST.net. I’m sure folks will be crazy in the Purple Haze
“Colt” Matt Stover reaches out to WNST and Ravens fans
Nestor Aparicio
Matt Stover and I have been trading texts and phone calls for months. People asked me almost daily, “What’s happening
Wrestling manager & legend Capt. Lou Albano dead at 76
Nestor Aparicio
It’s a little hard to write about death on my 41st birthday and I haven’t been blogging much lately because
Matt Birk is laying down charity roots in Baltimore as well as Minneapolis
Nestor Aparicio
I spent the early part of last night with Ravens center Matt Birk at Mother’s Grille in Federal Hill where
The indignity of 100 losses for the Orioles
Nestor Aparicio
Naturally, the Orioles theme of the offseason — after the firing of Dave Trembley at some point this Monday —
Want a better WNST purple fan experience?
Nestor Aparicio
We are two weeks into the new media revolution at WNST. For Week 1 vs. Kansas City and last weekend
Another prime example of what Al Davis & Peter Angelos have in common
Nestor Aparicio
Banning free speech and free access to information by legitimate journalists is now apparently catching on in the NFL, as
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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