Drinking the orange Kool Aid at Fan Fest
Nestor Aparicio
There are two types of Orioles fans left in the Baltimore area and they are distinct groups: Those who drink
Nestor Aparicio
Orange fireworks: Players and Trembley flip Peter Angelos “The Bird” today in The Sun
Nestor Aparicio
I’ve been saying for years that Fort Lauderdale Stadium and the Orioles’ sub-par Florida spring training situation is by far
Programming changes at WNST
Nestor Aparicio
If you’ve been driving around Baltimore after 6 p.m. and have tuned into WNST-AM 1570 you’ve noticed some changes over
Is Brian Roberts the next American Idol?
Nestor Aparicio
As you know we’re putting together a major competition in an “American Idol-style” search for Baltimore next sports media star.
Piling on the Orioles with Glenn’s Vegas odds
Nestor Aparicio
I noticed Glenn Clark’s blog about the Orioles’ Las Vegas odds of winning the World Series and it’s bad enough.
Orioles continue to lie about WNST and press credentials
Nestor Aparicio
At some point, the Orioles will “get even” with me by winning. Maybe that’s in 2011? Maybe that’ll never happen,
Ravens play “Truth or Dare” with media today regarding NFL Draft
Nestor Aparicio
The Ravens call it the “Pre-Draft Media Luncheon.” I have routinely referred to it as “The Liars Luncheon.” Just after
Redskins come to Baltimore to kickoff preseason ’09 sked
Nestor Aparicio
The Ravens just announced their preseason schedule. With the exception of the third preseason game in Charlotte, all of the
Last call for WNST sportswriter and media star blogger search
Nestor Aparicio
I’m back on the air at 2 p.m. today and we’re getting closer to finalizing all of the contestants in
It was 25 years ago already? Wow…
Nestor Aparicio
I don’t know about you, but I can’t think of March 28, 1984 and not get at least a little
Roger Goodell wants to play 18 games…do you want to watch them?
Nestor Aparicio
As a parting shot of the NFL Owners Meetings, commissioner Roger Goodell lobbed a hand grenade in the direction of
Breakfast with Jim Schwartz and the NFC coaches
Nestor Aparicio
The NFL Owners Meetings are about to wrap up out here in Dana Point, Calif. later this afternoon and the
Exclusive John Harbaugh breakfast footage here at WNST!
Nestor Aparicio
It was an early morning here in Dana Point, Calif., but very much worth the early wakeup call. Every year
FINALLY…Baltimore gets a World Soccer match!
Nestor Aparicio
Over the past decade fans in New York, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. have been treated to a European “friendly” football
Titans — not Ravens — will open season in Pittsburgh on Thursday night
Nestor Aparicio
Some breaking news from the NFL Owners Meetings: It will be the Tennessee Titans, not the Ravens, who will draw
Live from Southern California…
Nestor Aparicio
It’s been a chilly trip all the way around. It’s cold in California this week. It was freezing at Dodger
Orioles pitching woes continue: Hill won’t be in rotation
Nestor Aparicio
Orioles pitching coach Rick Kranitz told the media this morning that LHP Rich Hill will not begin the season in
Angelos wants to “save” horse racing and Preakness for Maryland
Nestor Aparicio
“The Preakness is going to stay in Maryland. Period. It’s not leaving. Guaranteed!” Those are the words that Maryland State
Orlando Pace coming to Baltimore?
Nestor Aparicio
Ozzie Newsome continues to recruit, court and host more veteran NFL players. The next two days figure to be busy
Ravens sign former Eagles tight end L. J. Smith
Nestor Aparicio
Several media outlets are reporting that the Ravens have signed veteran tight end L.J. Smith to a 1-year, $1.5 million
Just like the WNST logo: purple and orange together in one parking lot
Nestor Aparicio
Just got a press release regarding NFL Draft Day activities in downtown Baltimore. Looks like the Ravens continue to “cozy
Steve Bisciotti’s Thursday dilemma: Ray or Gary?
Nestor Aparicio
I sorta knew that Bob Haynie’s “schlep rock” (or whatever the hell he calls it) would be at work on
Brian Roberts feels at “home” in Team USA Jersey
Nestor Aparicio
I’m following up on all of the residue of the NCAA March Madness draw and filling out my own brackets
Baltimore still has three chances to dance in NCAA bracket madness
Nestor Aparicio
Clearly, it has not been a banner year on the local men’s basketball circuit. Maryland has been a choppy, up-and-down
Torry Holt released by Rams: Are Ravens interested?
Nestor Aparicio
We’ve been waiting several weeks and with all of the talk of Torry Holt’s imminent departure from the St. Louis
So you want to be a Baltimore sports media personality in 2009?
Nestor Aparicio
The resumes and cover letters from people who love Baltimore sports and think they can be a 2009 local media
Ray Lewis’ deal is reported as a 7-year deal
Nestor Aparicio
Obviously with all NFL contracts, the only truth lies in the actual bonus money. But reports abound that Ray Lewis’
Ravens tell Matt Stover he’s no longer in their 2009 plans
Nestor Aparicio
Earlier in the day, Ravens officials said they were still essentially “on the fence” regarding Matt Stover’s future with the
Happy 90th Birthday to my Pop!!!
Nestor Aparicio
On a morning when the coffee buzz is about Ray Lewis and Matt Birk getting signed and Terrell Owens getting
Caps and Brashear represent NHL in downtown Baltimore
Nestor Aparicio
For the first time in as long as I can remember — and as you know, I have a pretty
Ray Lewis and Matt Birk both in the Ravens’ fold
Nestor Aparicio
In the span of 20 minutes, we got two well-sourced confirmations that both of Ozzie Newsome’s shopping sprees today have
Love for Dads everywhere pouring in…
Nestor Aparicio
In anticipation of my show tomorrow on my Pop’s 90th birthday, I’ve begun receiving various emails of support, stories and
Today’s Ravens guest: center Matt Birk of Vikings
Nestor Aparicio
According to the Minneapolis media machine, highly intelligent center Matt Birk — he graduated from Harvard — is here in
Good news about the Orioles!
Nestor Aparicio
A friend of mine sent along a note about an “out of town” friend who had a good experience with
Reminder: Tribute to Dads everywhere is two days away
Nestor Aparicio
As many of you know who have followed me and/or WNST through the years, March 5th is my Pop’s birthday.
Bad news for local skate and bike community: Dew Tour dusts Baltimore
Nestor Aparicio
I can’t say that I was a skateboarder or a biker as a kid (I left that to my friend
Oh, the weather outside is frightful…
Nestor Aparicio
Just five weeks from today, the Yankees fans will descend on downtown and the bunting will be out and the
Jason Brown will be a big loss in the middle for the Ravens
Nestor Aparicio
The economic reality of the NFL comes to us every March when players we like, players we know are quality
A trip to the mall and Bart Scott was sold on the Jets
Nestor Aparicio
There will be no statues built for Bart Scott or streets named after him in Baltimore. But he was a
Strange daze for Ray Lewis and the Ravens
Nestor Aparicio
I’ve had the rare good fortune that most of you haven’t had over the past six weeks. Sometimes it kinda
Drinking the orange Kool Aid at Fan Fest
Nestor Aparicio
There are two types of Orioles fans left in the Baltimore area and they are distinct groups: Those who drink
Orange fireworks: Players and Trembley flip Peter Angelos “The Bird” today in The Sun
Nestor Aparicio
I’ve been saying for years that Fort Lauderdale Stadium and the Orioles’ sub-par Florida spring training situation is by far
Programming changes at WNST
Nestor Aparicio
If you’ve been driving around Baltimore after 6 p.m. and have tuned into WNST-AM 1570 you’ve noticed some changes over
Is Brian Roberts the next American Idol?
Nestor Aparicio
As you know we’re putting together a major competition in an “American Idol-style” search for Baltimore next sports media star.
Piling on the Orioles with Glenn’s Vegas odds
Nestor Aparicio
I noticed Glenn Clark’s blog about the Orioles’ Las Vegas odds of winning the World Series and it’s bad enough.
Orioles continue to lie about WNST and press credentials
Nestor Aparicio
At some point, the Orioles will “get even” with me by winning. Maybe that’s in 2011? Maybe that’ll never happen,
Ravens play “Truth or Dare” with media today regarding NFL Draft
Nestor Aparicio
The Ravens call it the “Pre-Draft Media Luncheon.” I have routinely referred to it as “The Liars Luncheon.” Just after
Redskins come to Baltimore to kickoff preseason ’09 sked
Nestor Aparicio
The Ravens just announced their preseason schedule. With the exception of the third preseason game in Charlotte, all of the
Last call for WNST sportswriter and media star blogger search
Nestor Aparicio
I’m back on the air at 2 p.m. today and we’re getting closer to finalizing all of the contestants in
It was 25 years ago already? Wow…
Nestor Aparicio
I don’t know about you, but I can’t think of March 28, 1984 and not get at least a little
Roger Goodell wants to play 18 games…do you want to watch them?
Nestor Aparicio
As a parting shot of the NFL Owners Meetings, commissioner Roger Goodell lobbed a hand grenade in the direction of
Breakfast with Jim Schwartz and the NFC coaches
Nestor Aparicio
The NFL Owners Meetings are about to wrap up out here in Dana Point, Calif. later this afternoon and the
Exclusive John Harbaugh breakfast footage here at WNST!
Nestor Aparicio
It was an early morning here in Dana Point, Calif., but very much worth the early wakeup call. Every year
FINALLY…Baltimore gets a World Soccer match!
Nestor Aparicio
Over the past decade fans in New York, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. have been treated to a European “friendly” football
Titans — not Ravens — will open season in Pittsburgh on Thursday night
Nestor Aparicio
Some breaking news from the NFL Owners Meetings: It will be the Tennessee Titans, not the Ravens, who will draw
Live from Southern California…
Nestor Aparicio
It’s been a chilly trip all the way around. It’s cold in California this week. It was freezing at Dodger
Orioles pitching woes continue: Hill won’t be in rotation
Nestor Aparicio
Orioles pitching coach Rick Kranitz told the media this morning that LHP Rich Hill will not begin the season in
Angelos wants to “save” horse racing and Preakness for Maryland
Nestor Aparicio
“The Preakness is going to stay in Maryland. Period. It’s not leaving. Guaranteed!” Those are the words that Maryland State
Orlando Pace coming to Baltimore?
Nestor Aparicio
Ozzie Newsome continues to recruit, court and host more veteran NFL players. The next two days figure to be busy
Ravens sign former Eagles tight end L. J. Smith
Nestor Aparicio
Several media outlets are reporting that the Ravens have signed veteran tight end L.J. Smith to a 1-year, $1.5 million
Just like the WNST logo: purple and orange together in one parking lot
Nestor Aparicio
Just got a press release regarding NFL Draft Day activities in downtown Baltimore. Looks like the Ravens continue to “cozy
Steve Bisciotti’s Thursday dilemma: Ray or Gary?
Nestor Aparicio
I sorta knew that Bob Haynie’s “schlep rock” (or whatever the hell he calls it) would be at work on
Brian Roberts feels at “home” in Team USA Jersey
Nestor Aparicio
I’m following up on all of the residue of the NCAA March Madness draw and filling out my own brackets
Baltimore still has three chances to dance in NCAA bracket madness
Nestor Aparicio
Clearly, it has not been a banner year on the local men’s basketball circuit. Maryland has been a choppy, up-and-down
Torry Holt released by Rams: Are Ravens interested?
Nestor Aparicio
We’ve been waiting several weeks and with all of the talk of Torry Holt’s imminent departure from the St. Louis
So you want to be a Baltimore sports media personality in 2009?
Nestor Aparicio
The resumes and cover letters from people who love Baltimore sports and think they can be a 2009 local media
Ray Lewis’ deal is reported as a 7-year deal
Nestor Aparicio
Obviously with all NFL contracts, the only truth lies in the actual bonus money. But reports abound that Ray Lewis’
Ravens tell Matt Stover he’s no longer in their 2009 plans
Nestor Aparicio
Earlier in the day, Ravens officials said they were still essentially “on the fence” regarding Matt Stover’s future with the
Happy 90th Birthday to my Pop!!!
Nestor Aparicio
On a morning when the coffee buzz is about Ray Lewis and Matt Birk getting signed and Terrell Owens getting
Caps and Brashear represent NHL in downtown Baltimore
Nestor Aparicio
For the first time in as long as I can remember — and as you know, I have a pretty
Ray Lewis and Matt Birk both in the Ravens’ fold
Nestor Aparicio
In the span of 20 minutes, we got two well-sourced confirmations that both of Ozzie Newsome’s shopping sprees today have
Love for Dads everywhere pouring in…
Nestor Aparicio
In anticipation of my show tomorrow on my Pop’s 90th birthday, I’ve begun receiving various emails of support, stories and
Today’s Ravens guest: center Matt Birk of Vikings
Nestor Aparicio
According to the Minneapolis media machine, highly intelligent center Matt Birk — he graduated from Harvard — is here in
Good news about the Orioles!
Nestor Aparicio
A friend of mine sent along a note about an “out of town” friend who had a good experience with
Reminder: Tribute to Dads everywhere is two days away
Nestor Aparicio
As many of you know who have followed me and/or WNST through the years, March 5th is my Pop’s birthday.
Bad news for local skate and bike community: Dew Tour dusts Baltimore
Nestor Aparicio
I can’t say that I was a skateboarder or a biker as a kid (I left that to my friend
Oh, the weather outside is frightful…
Nestor Aparicio
Just five weeks from today, the Yankees fans will descend on downtown and the bunting will be out and the
Jason Brown will be a big loss in the middle for the Ravens
Nestor Aparicio
The economic reality of the NFL comes to us every March when players we like, players we know are quality
A trip to the mall and Bart Scott was sold on the Jets
Nestor Aparicio
There will be no statues built for Bart Scott or streets named after him in Baltimore. But he was a
Strange daze for Ray Lewis and the Ravens
Nestor Aparicio
I’ve had the rare good fortune that most of you haven’t had over the past six weeks. Sometimes it kinda
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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