Thursday, May 2, 2024

Journalism & Media

A Mountain of questions for Orioles bullpen

It was hard to watch, the last pitch that Orioles closer sensation Felix Bautista threw before it became apparent that his UCL was agitated. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the loss of the All Star reliever and its impact on the Orioles postseason hopes and pitching down the stretch.

Where did pro football really get its start?

Author Gregg Ficery takes Nestor on a century-old tour through the roots of football history in Pittsburgh and Massillon in his new book, "Gridiron Legacy," which even taught the folks in Canton a few facts about how entrenched organized crime and gambling were at the turn of the 20th century around the emerging sport that took rugby to a different level.

The dark clouds over The Warehouse in a sunny season as Angelos stalls Orioles lease

Bill Cole and Nestor return from MACO business networking in Ocean City with every leader in the state – and all of them talking about the Orioles lease stall and the outlandish demands of John Angelos to keep Baltimore baseball alive at Camden Yards.

Tackling the opioid crisis with leadership

If you or anyone in your world has fallen victim to opioid addiction, you'll have even more appreciation for the work ahead for the new Madame Secretary Emily Keller, who we met as the Mayor of Hagerstown. Learn about the journey of the newly appointed Special Secretary of Opioid Response and her ride to the Volvo plant with President Joe Biden.

Transporting change to Maryland from Washington

Our Senator Chris Van Hollen joins us at MACO in Ocean City for a wide-ranging conversation about life in Washington and the potential and promise of The Red Line, Penn Station and the FBI headquarters coming to Maryland.

Twenty five (plus) years of baseball friendship and Orioles chatter and they’re finally in first place!

Allen McCallum was our ballpark reporter and Orioles insider before we even had a radio station. The two guys who watched Jeffrey Maier reach over the Yankee Stadium wall from the right field bleachers together 27 years ago in the ALCS reconvene for an all-too-rare conversation about Orioles progress and magic.

Getting schooled on Howard County

From the hikes in Centennial Park to the concerts at Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia always brings us back. Howard County Executive Calvin Ball tells Nestor what makes his county successful and how the kids going back to school is a good thing.

Giving Baltimore residents shelter

As her work for two decades with housing issues and helping folks led her to the Baltimore City Council, Odette Ramos brings some city needs and realities down to Ocean City and the Maryland Counties Conference in a wide-ranging discussion about improving Baltimore. Even her most famous resident in the 14th District, Governor Wes Moore made a cameo!

What did John Angelos tell The New York Times and why?

Longtime New York Times sportswriter Tyler Kepner tells Nestor about his story and recent visit with Orioles owner John Angelos and what the owner's son wants from Maryland tax payers for the future of Baltimore baseball.

Mayor Scott discusses guns, schools and pools from The Beach

Our civic dialogue with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott continues as he convenes with Nestor once again in Ocean City at the Maryland Counties Conference to discuss Baltimore's triumphs and challenges.
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Latest News

As Means and Bradish return, Orioles place Rodriguez on IL with shoulder inflammation

The 24-year-old "was sore a little more than normal after his start" against the Yankees on Monday.

Making Nasty Nestor pay in Baltimore

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles stacking wins against the New York Yankees and beating "Nasty" Nestor Cortes with a great effort from Dean Kremer and a depleted bullpen on Tuesday night at Camden Yards.

Kremer, shorthanded bullpen pitch Orioles to 4-2 win over Yankees

Dean Kremer tossed seven innings of two-run ball while Jacob Webb earned the save against the heart of New York's order.

Ravens exercise fifth-year option on outside linebacker Odafe Oweh

The 2021 first-round pick is now set to make $13.251 million guaranteed for the 2025 season.

Assessing another Ravens draft class

Our old NFL draftnik and historian Dennis Koulatsos joins Nestor for an annual evaluation of the Ravens' draft class and needs heading into the spring.

Does anything bring more satisfaction than shutting out the Yankees at Camden Yards?

The big bat of Gunnar Henderson, a solid effort by Grayson Rodriguez and a booted ball by Anthony Volpe added up to an Orioles victory to begin the Yankees series with a 2-0 win. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the week ahead and the possibility of adding John Means and Kyle Bradish back into the rotation.

Rodriguez, Orioles bullpen blank Yankees in 2-0 win to open four-game set

Gunnar Henderson led off the bottom of the first inning with his 10th homer, and that was all Baltimore needed.

Assessing the totality of Ravens nine draft picks and depth of spring roster

Of course we know the Baltimore Ravens don't have to play this weekend. But what if they did? Luke Jones and Nestor assess the spring additions and subtractions and how the Ravens' draft picks will find playing time and opportunities in camp.
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