Matt Messiah has arrived…now will the wins follow?
Nestor Aparicio
It was a fun weekend to be a real Orioles fan. The kind where the joy of baseball, if it’s
Nestor Aparicio
Somewhere over the Warehouse…and the rainbow!
Nestor Aparicio
Matt Wieters gets tested on the first play of the game. He goes 0-fer at the plate. Brad Bergesen goes
“Welcome Matt” Party is at The Nest at 5 p.m. (I scored a pair!)
Nestor Aparicio
With gallons of orange kool aid in both hands (not to mention ice cold Bud Light) we will be holding
Wieters fever: Will he be the savior that this franchise needs?
Nestor Aparicio
We fully expect that Camden Yards will be packed tomorrow night for the debut of Matt Wieters. It’s a Friday
Luke Jones is crowned the Coors Light King of Baltimore Sportstalk winner
Nestor Aparicio
Luke Jones was crowned the Coors Light King of Baltimore Sportstalk tonight, beating six other finalists with great interviewing style,
What does Wieters’ promotion mean to you as a Baltimore Orioles fan?
Nestor Aparicio
Needless to say, there will be a virtual overkill of speculation about Matt Wieters today at WNST.net and AM 1570.
Who’s this Matt Wieters kid?
Nestor Aparicio
I suggest checking out http://www.mattwietersfacts.com/ to get an idea of what kind of hype—and pressure—this 23-year-old kid is facing as
So just who the heck is Jason Berken?
Nestor Aparicio
With Memorial Day in the rear view mirror and the squad on a mini-streak of daylight (they’ve won 3 of
A weekend of MASN and Baltimore and Washington and “Battle of Basement”
Nestor Aparicio
Well, if they weren’t going to get the sweep at least they lost in dramatic fashion. Jamie Walker gave up
Proof: Pittsburgh really does suck more than Baltimore
Nestor Aparicio
I’m doing my usual Memorial Day “chill” downtown in the world’s most beautiful city — that’s Baltimore, folks — and
Adam Jones wins one: Orioles outlast Nats 4-2 in 12 innings
Nestor Aparicio
Somewhere, there’s a Bob Hope like joke here somewhere. Ya know, “What the only thing worse than watching two last
Yankees blow out Orioles for second straight night
Nestor Aparicio
Trying to find good news about the Orioles these days is hard. Other than the fact that Adam Jones is
Yankee Stadium trip: I now know what a $9 beer tastes like
Nestor Aparicio
The Miller Lite was ice cold. Our Gunther charter got us to The Bronx plenty early yesterday. And the “new”
Changes coming to Monday Night Football and the World Series
Nestor Aparicio
A new addition to Monday Night Football and an overdue change to the Fall Classic should make many fans happy
An improving bullpen is a good sign for O’s
Nestor Aparicio
As an Orioles fan who hasn’t seen the franchise play a meaningful game in 12 years, living with the adage
Green spaces & happy faces: Here’s what was truly missing from Preakness 2009
Nestor Aparicio
As you probably already know, the infield was virtually empty today at Pimlico for Preakness 134. It made me sick
I’m betting on Papa Clem again…
Nestor Aparicio
For all of the reasons that I mentioned two weeks ago when the horses turned for home at Churchill Downs,
Coors Light King of Baltimore Sportstalk semifinals airs at 4 p.m. today
Nestor Aparicio
We’re down to the final seven contestants in the Coors Light King of Baltimore Sportstalk competition after Wednesday night’s live
Seven contestants move on in Coors Light King Of Baltimore Sportstalk contest
Nestor Aparicio
After an evening of fun interviews, cold beer and bad hockey and baseball in Dundalk last night at Donna’s Tavern,
Take the ultimate Baltimore Sportstalk quiz now!
Nestor Aparicio
There are many, many “pre-requisites” for being able to successfully be a Baltimore sports media member (in my humble opinion)
Orioles finally give the call to Nolan Reimold
Nestor Aparicio
Outfield prospect Nolan Reimold will finally be joining the Orioles in Kansas City today as the team will recall him
Triple losses: First the Caps, then the Orioles, then Danny Gokey
Nestor Aparicio
Despite the fun we had in Dundalk last night with an evening of 12 semifinal auditions at Donna’s Tavern, it
Share the Game 7 madness with us tonight in Dundalk!
Nestor Aparicio
Tonight in Washington D.C., a place where five years ago hockey was a rumor or perhaps a myth, the Capitals
Hendrickson stinks but bullpen holds up, Birds beat Rays 7-5
Nestor Aparicio
Betting the “over” in last night’s game certainly looked like a sure thing over the first three innings but once
Sports Illustrated calls Angelos “worst owner in MLB”
Nestor Aparicio
Well, at least SOMEONE agrees with me. I’ve written tomes, if not The Illyiad, on the ownership debacle that has
Preakness on my mind…
Nestor Aparicio
I’m up early this morning and reading online about the Preakness and where it stands in the realm of the
Game 7 is a go: Caps beat Penguins 5-4 in OT
Nestor Aparicio
The Washington Capitals season will march on after a 5-4 overtime win in Pittsburgh that was one of the more
Mike Green’s missing stick
Nestor Aparicio
I took a call this afternoon about the disappearance of Mike Green’s offense in the Pittsburgh series. The caller referred
Ryan Freel latest ex-Oriole to be “overwhelmed with joy” to be gone
Nestor Aparicio
As predicted, it didn’t take Ryan Freel long to squawk to the Chicago media about how miserable his experience was
Bullpen melts down to Yanks after strong outing from Koji, Orioles lose 5-3
Nestor Aparicio
4:43 p.m. — Well, I was feeling good when Felix Pie got on base for the third time today but
Orioles can make all Moms happy today with Yanks series win
Nestor Aparicio
The Orioles have the chance to make all orange Moms smile today with a potential series win over the Yankees
All 13 King of Baltimore hopefuls invited to Donna’s in Dundalk on Wednesday
Nestor Aparicio
If you watch “American Idol,” then you know the phrase, “You’re going to Hollywood!” If you’ve heard our “Coors Light
State launches new marketing initiative
Nestor Aparicio
In a long-overdue announcement, the State of Maryland held a press conference this morning to announce that they’re getting serious
Orioles make it two in a row with mini-sweep of Twins
Nestor Aparicio
It wasn’t a textbook victory last night for the Orioles (12-17) but they’ll take wins anywhere they can find them.
Remembering Cal Ripken and China…
Nestor Aparicio
It’s been more than 18 months since I traveled halfway across the planet with Cal Ripken and his crew for
Orioles and MLB continue to insult fans with “rainball” at Camden Yards
Nestor Aparicio
While you and most everyone you know was asleep last night, the Orioles, MLB and umpire Randy Marsh were seeing
Getting fired in the Oriole Park press box
Nestor Aparicio
The stories of The Baltimore Sun’s firings are now circulating and the fallout are stories and blogs on the web
Caps win tonight establishes them as a serious Cup threat
Nestor Aparicio
Part of the pain of being a lifelong fan of the Washington Capitals has been the “tease” factor and the
Coors Light King (or Queen) of Baltimore Sportstalk competition continues today…
Nestor Aparicio
The second round of the WNST.net “Coors Light King (or Queen) of Baltimore Sportstalk” competition will commence at 2 p.m.
Mining everything but “The Bird”…
Nestor Aparicio
No doubt, by now you know that Mine The Bird, a 51-to-1 shot, won the Kentucky Derby in the mud
Matt Messiah has arrived…now will the wins follow?
Nestor Aparicio
It was a fun weekend to be a real Orioles fan. The kind where the joy of baseball, if it’s
Somewhere over the Warehouse…and the rainbow!
Nestor Aparicio
Matt Wieters gets tested on the first play of the game. He goes 0-fer at the plate. Brad Bergesen goes
“Welcome Matt” Party is at The Nest at 5 p.m. (I scored a pair!)
Nestor Aparicio
With gallons of orange kool aid in both hands (not to mention ice cold Bud Light) we will be holding
Wieters fever: Will he be the savior that this franchise needs?
Nestor Aparicio
We fully expect that Camden Yards will be packed tomorrow night for the debut of Matt Wieters. It’s a Friday
Luke Jones is crowned the Coors Light King of Baltimore Sportstalk winner
Nestor Aparicio
Luke Jones was crowned the Coors Light King of Baltimore Sportstalk tonight, beating six other finalists with great interviewing style,
What does Wieters’ promotion mean to you as a Baltimore Orioles fan?
Nestor Aparicio
Needless to say, there will be a virtual overkill of speculation about Matt Wieters today at WNST.net and AM 1570.
Who’s this Matt Wieters kid?
Nestor Aparicio
I suggest checking out http://www.mattwietersfacts.com/ to get an idea of what kind of hype—and pressure—this 23-year-old kid is facing as
So just who the heck is Jason Berken?
Nestor Aparicio
With Memorial Day in the rear view mirror and the squad on a mini-streak of daylight (they’ve won 3 of
A weekend of MASN and Baltimore and Washington and “Battle of Basement”
Nestor Aparicio
Well, if they weren’t going to get the sweep at least they lost in dramatic fashion. Jamie Walker gave up
Proof: Pittsburgh really does suck more than Baltimore
Nestor Aparicio
I’m doing my usual Memorial Day “chill” downtown in the world’s most beautiful city — that’s Baltimore, folks — and
Adam Jones wins one: Orioles outlast Nats 4-2 in 12 innings
Nestor Aparicio
Somewhere, there’s a Bob Hope like joke here somewhere. Ya know, “What the only thing worse than watching two last
Yankees blow out Orioles for second straight night
Nestor Aparicio
Trying to find good news about the Orioles these days is hard. Other than the fact that Adam Jones is
Yankee Stadium trip: I now know what a $9 beer tastes like
Nestor Aparicio
The Miller Lite was ice cold. Our Gunther charter got us to The Bronx plenty early yesterday. And the “new”
Changes coming to Monday Night Football and the World Series
Nestor Aparicio
A new addition to Monday Night Football and an overdue change to the Fall Classic should make many fans happy
An improving bullpen is a good sign for O’s
Nestor Aparicio
As an Orioles fan who hasn’t seen the franchise play a meaningful game in 12 years, living with the adage
Green spaces & happy faces: Here’s what was truly missing from Preakness 2009
Nestor Aparicio
As you probably already know, the infield was virtually empty today at Pimlico for Preakness 134. It made me sick
I’m betting on Papa Clem again…
Nestor Aparicio
For all of the reasons that I mentioned two weeks ago when the horses turned for home at Churchill Downs,
Coors Light King of Baltimore Sportstalk semifinals airs at 4 p.m. today
Nestor Aparicio
We’re down to the final seven contestants in the Coors Light King of Baltimore Sportstalk competition after Wednesday night’s live
Seven contestants move on in Coors Light King Of Baltimore Sportstalk contest
Nestor Aparicio
After an evening of fun interviews, cold beer and bad hockey and baseball in Dundalk last night at Donna’s Tavern,
Take the ultimate Baltimore Sportstalk quiz now!
Nestor Aparicio
There are many, many “pre-requisites” for being able to successfully be a Baltimore sports media member (in my humble opinion)
Orioles finally give the call to Nolan Reimold
Nestor Aparicio
Outfield prospect Nolan Reimold will finally be joining the Orioles in Kansas City today as the team will recall him
Triple losses: First the Caps, then the Orioles, then Danny Gokey
Nestor Aparicio
Despite the fun we had in Dundalk last night with an evening of 12 semifinal auditions at Donna’s Tavern, it
Share the Game 7 madness with us tonight in Dundalk!
Nestor Aparicio
Tonight in Washington D.C., a place where five years ago hockey was a rumor or perhaps a myth, the Capitals
Hendrickson stinks but bullpen holds up, Birds beat Rays 7-5
Nestor Aparicio
Betting the “over” in last night’s game certainly looked like a sure thing over the first three innings but once
Sports Illustrated calls Angelos “worst owner in MLB”
Nestor Aparicio
Well, at least SOMEONE agrees with me. I’ve written tomes, if not The Illyiad, on the ownership debacle that has
Preakness on my mind…
Nestor Aparicio
I’m up early this morning and reading online about the Preakness and where it stands in the realm of the
Game 7 is a go: Caps beat Penguins 5-4 in OT
Nestor Aparicio
The Washington Capitals season will march on after a 5-4 overtime win in Pittsburgh that was one of the more
Mike Green’s missing stick
Nestor Aparicio
I took a call this afternoon about the disappearance of Mike Green’s offense in the Pittsburgh series. The caller referred
Ryan Freel latest ex-Oriole to be “overwhelmed with joy” to be gone
Nestor Aparicio
As predicted, it didn’t take Ryan Freel long to squawk to the Chicago media about how miserable his experience was
Bullpen melts down to Yanks after strong outing from Koji, Orioles lose 5-3
Nestor Aparicio
4:43 p.m. — Well, I was feeling good when Felix Pie got on base for the third time today but
Orioles can make all Moms happy today with Yanks series win
Nestor Aparicio
The Orioles have the chance to make all orange Moms smile today with a potential series win over the Yankees
All 13 King of Baltimore hopefuls invited to Donna’s in Dundalk on Wednesday
Nestor Aparicio
If you watch “American Idol,” then you know the phrase, “You’re going to Hollywood!” If you’ve heard our “Coors Light
State launches new marketing initiative
Nestor Aparicio
In a long-overdue announcement, the State of Maryland held a press conference this morning to announce that they’re getting serious
Orioles make it two in a row with mini-sweep of Twins
Nestor Aparicio
It wasn’t a textbook victory last night for the Orioles (12-17) but they’ll take wins anywhere they can find them.
Remembering Cal Ripken and China…
Nestor Aparicio
It’s been more than 18 months since I traveled halfway across the planet with Cal Ripken and his crew for
Orioles and MLB continue to insult fans with “rainball” at Camden Yards
Nestor Aparicio
While you and most everyone you know was asleep last night, the Orioles, MLB and umpire Randy Marsh were seeing
Getting fired in the Oriole Park press box
Nestor Aparicio
The stories of The Baltimore Sun’s firings are now circulating and the fallout are stories and blogs on the web
Caps win tonight establishes them as a serious Cup threat
Nestor Aparicio
Part of the pain of being a lifelong fan of the Washington Capitals has been the “tease” factor and the
Coors Light King (or Queen) of Baltimore Sportstalk competition continues today…
Nestor Aparicio
The second round of the WNST.net “Coors Light King (or Queen) of Baltimore Sportstalk” competition will commence at 2 p.m.
Mining everything but “The Bird”…
Nestor Aparicio
No doubt, by now you know that Mine The Bird, a 51-to-1 shot, won the Kentucky Derby in the mud
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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