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Loop putting an extra kick into the preseason prep for Ravens

Baltimore Positive

With one more fake football game left, the Baltimore Ravens don’t have a lot of jobs up for grabs or injuries to report so the big foot of Tyler Loop and the large shoes to fill of the former kicker makes every kick a little more jumpy. Luke Jones and Nestor continue the slog through Ravens training camp and look ahead to preparations for Buffalo on September 7th.

In search of the next Nick Markakis…

Baltimore Positive

With the promotion of key prospects Samuel Basallo and Dylan Beavers and the young group of high-ceiling position talent now completely in The Show, the last place Baltimore Orioles’ showing on the field these next six weeks should prove to be more than just a bunch of meaningless baseball games. Luke Jones and Nestor use a Birdland history lesson to discuss what a success would even look like for Mike Elias and this era of stars who haven’t really shined…

Are you as disgusted by the Orioles woeful leadership as we are?

Baltimore Positive

The franchise with the “under new ownership” sign on its last-place standing in the AL East, an evaporating fan base and a cowardly baseball operation that is now fielding minor league tryouts at Camden Yards with the remnants of a bunch of No. 1 draft picks, decided to raise ticket prices while continuing to lower the bar for tone deafness. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss their mutual disgust with every aspect of the Baltimore Orioles, on and off the field – from David Rubenstein and Catie Griggs down to Mike Elias and the sloppy play on the diamond. Stink. Stank. Stunk…

The grey area of the Rodriguez injury and continuing Orioles’ mess while waiting on Bradish

Baltimore Positive

It’s last place baseball designed to showcase players for a chance to make the 2026 Baltimore Orioles roster. We all know this despite how awful it looks on the field. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Mike Elias “grand plan” en route to getting young players meaningful time against MLB competition to figure out what can be salvaged from a season of disaster for the franchise.

A half a billion reasons to play

Baltimore Positive

It’s getting serious. Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery talks big jackpots and Home Run Riches long balls from the Orioles with Nestor before the Ravens season scratch-offs are set to arrive later in August.

Proof of the return of Keaton Mitchell is on the field

Baltimore Positive

We don’t read too much into August football games. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the speed and effectiveness of Keaton Mitchell and other remnants of an early Ravens preseason win over the Colts as training camp shows some new faces and the return of injured hopefuls.

Grappling with death of Hulk Hogan and memories of Superstar Billy Graham

Baltimore Positive

With the highs and lows of the former Terry Bollea in the news after the death of Hulk Hogan, Luke Jones and Nestor grapple with his act, “borrowed” if-not-stolen from Superstar Billy Graham as documented in the recent “Dark Side Of The Ring” tale on Vice regarding the business of wrestling and Vince McMahon and steroids in the 1970s and 80s.

Having the belly for stadium pricing

Baltimore Positive

As the Ravens preseason game tickets go unused and the Orioles send out Birdland renewals for 2026 with a last-place mess on the field, Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the current cost and value proposition of modern fandom. And where the rest of the money is coming from to make sports wealthier.

A life in MLB ballparks brought to life

Baltimore Positive

When you spent 16 summers in every ballpark chronicling the Pirates and Twins as a local ballpark reporter, you see the innards of every stadium and clubhouse in baseball. Our longtime South Philly pal, who has traveled the regional sports network pathway en route to Pittsburgh, comes back to Baltimore to talk about his first gigs as an in-stadium hype man for the Bowie Baysox and Baltimore Blast. MLB reporter Robby Incmikoski tells Nestor about his newest project and book of photographs and stories about what makes big league baseball diamonds so special to the men who play the game.

Putting the Phans Phirst in Philly to Ring The Bell

Baltimore Positive

Watching the Philadelphia Phillies in another pennant race this week while Baltimore Orioles fans are witnessing the remnants of another lost, last-place season never feels good in the Charm City. Phillies fan and author Kevin Reavy talks Philadelphia sports passion and the “why” behind his book, “Ring The Bell” with Nestor, who admits his Veterans Stadium skeletons and history with the Phillie Phantic.

The connection – and distinct disconnect – of modern Philadelphia and Baltimore professional sports

Baltimore Positive

They met over 40 years ago in the professional sports space. Now a Philadelphia lawyer, Baltimorean Micah Buchdahl was once a Washington Capitals PR assistant who later ran a MISL soccer franchise and maintains his long friendship with Nestor via the Eagles, Phillies and 76ers family passion on his timeline. It’s always a pleasure to welcome Buchdahl home for a discussion about winning, losing and spending the money it takes to host parades and keep fans (and their wallets) engaged.

Everything you ever wanted to know about the “Nastee” theme song from the man who wrote it

Baltimore Positive

If you ever listened to Nestor Aparicio on the radio anytime from 1994 through 2014, you heard the opening theme song many times. “Do you want to get Nastee?” was a line written and rapped by Kwame’, who is involved in the National Hip-Hop Hall of Fame induction ceremony on August 23rd. Last month, he appeared in a community event here at Gwynn Oak Park and the stars aligned to allow him to finally face the music of being a very fun and important ingredient in the sound of the history of Baltimore sports radio.

After dealing 9 MLB players away for prospects, we wonder what Orioles will become in 2026

Baltimore Positive

No one should be shocked by the deadline deals of Mike Elias but fans of the Baltimore Orioles are certainly within reason wondering what the grand plan looks like to compete in 2026. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the large sell off of nine MLB players at trade deadline in exchange for 16 prospects. It’s going to be a long, last-place offseason in Birdland to rebuild the pitching.

Getting progressive in the Fast Play lane of Home Run Riches

Baltimore Positive

As baseball season crosses over into football season, Maryland Lottery Executive Director John Martin gives Nestor a sniff for a taste of the Ravens scratch-off contests coming this fall once the kickoffs kick off. But, meanwhile, the Home Run Riches winners add up as the Birds’ bats have awakened with the warm air of summer baseball.

Pitching in the rest of the Orioles season?

Baltimore Positive

With Felix Bautista and Zach Eflin now on the injured list, we wonder who will pitch once the dealing is done. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the trade day options of Mike Elias as the Baltimore Orioles dealt away Ramon Urias and Andrew Kittredge on Wednesday night with more news to come on Ryan O’Hearn and Cedric Mullins. And who knows who else?

Getting happier with Happy Gilmore 2

Baltimore Positive

Chris Titone, brother-in-law of Adam Sandler in real life, discusses his brief cinema role in “Happy Gilmore 2,” which is now available on Netflix. A working Hollywood actor and writer, Titone tells Nestor about being beaten up by Sandler early in the film and his careful approach to making such a highly-anticipated sequel after 30 years. Have you seen the flick, yet?

Finally putting the shoulder pads on in Owings Mills

Baltimore Positive

The first “instructional” part of Baltimore Ravens training camp is over and head coach John Harbaugh loves when the pads come on and the thumping begins in Owings Mills. Our Luke Jones gets you ready for some defensive wrinkles and offensive weapons as the Super Bowl march begins in July for #RavensFlock.

Addition by subtraction is Orioles trade theme this week

Baltimore Positive

While the Orioles battle the first-place Toronto Blue Jays at Camden Yards, the real action will be in The Warehouse where Mike Elias will be fielding calls all over baseball to move veterans for organizational depth. Luke Jones and Nestor make final preparations for the Orioles and MLB trade deadline additions by subtraction and wonder who will be left to pitch next week – or next season?

Training camp always begins with a long thud

Baltimore Positive

The tackling is down and the instruction and bodies stay up in Owings Mills as the long-lost era of “two-a-days” and the summer grind are a little more player friendly these days in the NFL world of protecting the assets. Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss some early observations as the long, hot Baltimore Ravens training camp has commenced with Super expectations for the men of Trump bootlicker, John Harbaugh.

Elias won’t be able to trade ’em all away…

Baltimore Positive

As the clock ticks on the Major League Baseball trade deadline on Thursday afternoon, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the suddenly depleted Orioles’ trade arsenal and the realities of what to expect from Mike Elias – and it isn’t “a haul” by any stretch of the orange imagination – for this last-place operation.

There’s still time to swing for fence this summer

Nestor Aparicio

Amidst a bunch of fun new summer scratch-off games, there’s still time to cash in on the baseball season. Executive Director John Martin of The Maryland Lottery discusses Home Run Riches and big summer winners with Nestor,

Wrestling with the legacy of Hulk Hogan

Baltimore Positive

Luke Jones and Nestor wrestle with the gloriously tainted legacy of Hulk Hogan and the Hulkamania era recounting lost memories of youth and life and love of the squared circle of Vince McMahon and the WWF.

Rocking the tap from Essex to Eldersburg

Baltimore Positive

The tangled web of Smalltimore we weave is woven into this Maryland Crab Cake Tour stop with Mike McKelvin of 1623 Brewing sharing his Essex hard rock Child’s Play roots with Stone Horses singer John Allen and Nestor over a beer in Eldersburg.

Do the Ravens have the most talent in the NFL?

Baltimore Positive

Another offseason of acquisitions, additions and high hopes now comes to the backfields in Owings Mills as the Baltimore Ravens attempt to finally make January become February for local football fans. Lamar Jackson promised a Super Bowl. Luke Jones and Nestor open this purple training camp with high expectations and open eyes for a long season of twists and turns.

So what are Orioles goals as sellers for the rest of this cellar summer?

Baltimore Positive

The MLB trade deadline beckons, last place in the American League East feels pretty concrete in July for the Baltimore Orioles and many of their organization questions dangle waiting to be addressed by Mike Elias this offseason. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the trade options and philosophy of the beleaguered Birdland insiders as local fans to turn to the purple birds and football season.

Baltimore baseball lore and the taste of fresh beer in Eldersburg

Baltimore Positive

Ain’t the beer cold in Carroll County? The Maryland Crab Cake Tour always finds unique combinations but Baltimore baseball lore and the science (and palate) behind delicious local beer always makes for a fresh conversation. Tasty taps and more on the sportswriting legend of Jim Henneman at 1623 Brewing in Eldersburg with Matt Evans and Craig Weiss.

It’s time to get excited about football season in Baltimore

Baltimore Positive

With the Baltimore Orioles mired in last place (again) and talking trade deadline, it was time for Leonard Raskin to move the conversation across the parking lot where hope abounds, Lamar and King Henry run and local fans have hope for a Super Bowl parade down Pratt Street. It’s time to talk football in the Charm City!

Feeling artsy?

Baltimore Positive

Do you have a knack for art? The Maryland Lottery is offering a rare opportunity to put your Maryland-inspired drawing onto the next scratch-off promotion. Executive Director John Martin of The Maryland Lottery gives Nestor the story behind the story and talks Home Run Riches for the second half of baseball season.

The Ravens can’t go to Super Bowl LX in July

Baltimore Positive

Once again, it’s a training camp and a grueling regular season of “Super Bowl: Or Bust” for Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss holding up on those plans for Santa Clara and start preparations for a September 7th kickoff in Buffalo with super expectations meeting the realities of the NFL offseason.

Where is the Orioles leadership and what are they thinking?

Baltimore Positive

It’s the All Star break and the Baltimore Orioles are entrenched in the cellar of the American League East. With the trading deadline looming and a big offseason ahead for Camden Yards renovations and upgrades, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what’s happening off the field and how this woebegone franchise will sell credibility for the moves ahead given the disastrous early ownership tenure of David Rubenstein and the evaporating leadership of the front office.

Summer golf, The Open and excitement coming to Caves next month

Baltimore Positive

You know it’s a Major when we’re talking golf with Forest Park golf pro R.J. Sheppard, who gets Nestor ready for The Open at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland this weekend and stokes the excitement of next month’s BMW Championship coming back to Caves Valley.

Assessing state of disappointing Orioles at All Star break

Baltimore Positive

After Kyle Stowers hit three homers at Camden Yards and the Orioles wasted another start by Trevor Rogers, trades are on the tongues of local baseball fans at the All Star break. Luke Jones and Nestor assess state of the franchise, its roster and how the Baltimore Orioles will seek to re-make the 2026 club and its offseason expectations.

Waiting on football season

Baltimore Positive

The midsummer sports doldrums come when the All Star break happens and you realize NFL training camps open next week. Leonard Raskin joins Nestor at the new Costas Inn in Timonium on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss a summer of sports waiting for football season.

Soccer and sausage and Highlandtown

Nestor Aparicio

When the Di Pasquale’s family invited Nestor by the new Canton location to do the Maryland Crab Cake Tour, we knew we needed to gather around the Highlandtown soccer legend of Pete Caringi. Joined by Darren Paciocco (aka The Di Pasquale Sausage King), the trio discuss soccer, sausage and how the Pompei neighborhood sticks to together for life through Italian food and The Beautiful Game.

Elias and Orioles begin the summer draft fire sale dealing Baker to Rays for a pick

Baltimore Positive

It happened earlier than any of us would’ve expected but the Baltimore Orioles have begun the selloff of talent to re-stock the farm system. On Thursday, relief pitcher Bryan Baker was dealt to the Tampa Bay Rays for the No. 37 pick (Competitive Balance Round A) in the 2025 MLB Draft. The Orioles will have four selections in the top 37 and seven in the top 93 during Day 1 on Sunday.

Loop putting an extra kick into the preseason prep for Ravens

Baltimore Positive

With one more fake football game left, the Baltimore Ravens don’t have a lot of jobs up for grabs or injuries to report so the big foot of Tyler Loop and the large shoes to fill of the former kicker makes every kick a little more jumpy. Luke Jones and Nestor continue the slog through Ravens training camp and look ahead to preparations for Buffalo on September 7th.

In search of the next Nick Markakis…

Baltimore Positive

With the promotion of key prospects Samuel Basallo and Dylan Beavers and the young group of high-ceiling position talent now completely in The Show, the last place Baltimore Orioles’ showing on the field these next six weeks should prove to be more than just a bunch of meaningless baseball games. Luke Jones and Nestor use a Birdland history lesson to discuss what a success would even look like for Mike Elias and this era of stars who haven’t really shined…

Are you as disgusted by the Orioles woeful leadership as we are?

Baltimore Positive

The franchise with the “under new ownership” sign on its last-place standing in the AL East, an evaporating fan base and a cowardly baseball operation that is now fielding minor league tryouts at Camden Yards with the remnants of a bunch of No. 1 draft picks, decided to raise ticket prices while continuing to lower the bar for tone deafness. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss their mutual disgust with every aspect of the Baltimore Orioles, on and off the field – from David Rubenstein and Catie Griggs down to Mike Elias and the sloppy play on the diamond. Stink. Stank. Stunk…

The grey area of the Rodriguez injury and continuing Orioles’ mess while waiting on Bradish

Baltimore Positive

It’s last place baseball designed to showcase players for a chance to make the 2026 Baltimore Orioles roster. We all know this despite how awful it looks on the field. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Mike Elias “grand plan” en route to getting young players meaningful time against MLB competition to figure out what can be salvaged from a season of disaster for the franchise.

A half a billion reasons to play

Baltimore Positive

It’s getting serious. Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery talks big jackpots and Home Run Riches long balls from the Orioles with Nestor before the Ravens season scratch-offs are set to arrive later in August.

Proof of the return of Keaton Mitchell is on the field

Baltimore Positive

We don’t read too much into August football games. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the speed and effectiveness of Keaton Mitchell and other remnants of an early Ravens preseason win over the Colts as training camp shows some new faces and the return of injured hopefuls.

Grappling with death of Hulk Hogan and memories of Superstar Billy Graham

Baltimore Positive

With the highs and lows of the former Terry Bollea in the news after the death of Hulk Hogan, Luke Jones and Nestor grapple with his act, “borrowed” if-not-stolen from Superstar Billy Graham as documented in the recent “Dark Side Of The Ring” tale on Vice regarding the business of wrestling and Vince McMahon and steroids in the 1970s and 80s.

Having the belly for stadium pricing

Baltimore Positive

As the Ravens preseason game tickets go unused and the Orioles send out Birdland renewals for 2026 with a last-place mess on the field, Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the current cost and value proposition of modern fandom. And where the rest of the money is coming from to make sports wealthier.

A life in MLB ballparks brought to life

Baltimore Positive

When you spent 16 summers in every ballpark chronicling the Pirates and Twins as a local ballpark reporter, you see the innards of every stadium and clubhouse in baseball. Our longtime South Philly pal, who has traveled the regional sports network pathway en route to Pittsburgh, comes back to Baltimore to talk about his first gigs as an in-stadium hype man for the Bowie Baysox and Baltimore Blast. MLB reporter Robby Incmikoski tells Nestor about his newest project and book of photographs and stories about what makes big league baseball diamonds so special to the men who play the game.

Putting the Phans Phirst in Philly to Ring The Bell

Baltimore Positive

Watching the Philadelphia Phillies in another pennant race this week while Baltimore Orioles fans are witnessing the remnants of another lost, last-place season never feels good in the Charm City. Phillies fan and author Kevin Reavy talks Philadelphia sports passion and the “why” behind his book, “Ring The Bell” with Nestor, who admits his Veterans Stadium skeletons and history with the Phillie Phantic.

The connection – and distinct disconnect – of modern Philadelphia and Baltimore professional sports

Baltimore Positive

They met over 40 years ago in the professional sports space. Now a Philadelphia lawyer, Baltimorean Micah Buchdahl was once a Washington Capitals PR assistant who later ran a MISL soccer franchise and maintains his long friendship with Nestor via the Eagles, Phillies and 76ers family passion on his timeline. It’s always a pleasure to welcome Buchdahl home for a discussion about winning, losing and spending the money it takes to host parades and keep fans (and their wallets) engaged.

Everything you ever wanted to know about the “Nastee” theme song from the man who wrote it

Baltimore Positive

If you ever listened to Nestor Aparicio on the radio anytime from 1994 through 2014, you heard the opening theme song many times. “Do you want to get Nastee?” was a line written and rapped by Kwame’, who is involved in the National Hip-Hop Hall of Fame induction ceremony on August 23rd. Last month, he appeared in a community event here at Gwynn Oak Park and the stars aligned to allow him to finally face the music of being a very fun and important ingredient in the sound of the history of Baltimore sports radio.

After dealing 9 MLB players away for prospects, we wonder what Orioles will become in 2026

Baltimore Positive

No one should be shocked by the deadline deals of Mike Elias but fans of the Baltimore Orioles are certainly within reason wondering what the grand plan looks like to compete in 2026. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the large sell off of nine MLB players at trade deadline in exchange for 16 prospects. It’s going to be a long, last-place offseason in Birdland to rebuild the pitching.

Getting progressive in the Fast Play lane of Home Run Riches

Baltimore Positive

As baseball season crosses over into football season, Maryland Lottery Executive Director John Martin gives Nestor a sniff for a taste of the Ravens scratch-off contests coming this fall once the kickoffs kick off. But, meanwhile, the Home Run Riches winners add up as the Birds’ bats have awakened with the warm air of summer baseball.

Pitching in the rest of the Orioles season?

Baltimore Positive

With Felix Bautista and Zach Eflin now on the injured list, we wonder who will pitch once the dealing is done. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the trade day options of Mike Elias as the Baltimore Orioles dealt away Ramon Urias and Andrew Kittredge on Wednesday night with more news to come on Ryan O’Hearn and Cedric Mullins. And who knows who else?

Getting happier with Happy Gilmore 2

Baltimore Positive

Chris Titone, brother-in-law of Adam Sandler in real life, discusses his brief cinema role in “Happy Gilmore 2,” which is now available on Netflix. A working Hollywood actor and writer, Titone tells Nestor about being beaten up by Sandler early in the film and his careful approach to making such a highly-anticipated sequel after 30 years. Have you seen the flick, yet?

Finally putting the shoulder pads on in Owings Mills

Baltimore Positive

The first “instructional” part of Baltimore Ravens training camp is over and head coach John Harbaugh loves when the pads come on and the thumping begins in Owings Mills. Our Luke Jones gets you ready for some defensive wrinkles and offensive weapons as the Super Bowl march begins in July for #RavensFlock.

Addition by subtraction is Orioles trade theme this week

Baltimore Positive

While the Orioles battle the first-place Toronto Blue Jays at Camden Yards, the real action will be in The Warehouse where Mike Elias will be fielding calls all over baseball to move veterans for organizational depth. Luke Jones and Nestor make final preparations for the Orioles and MLB trade deadline additions by subtraction and wonder who will be left to pitch next week – or next season?

Training camp always begins with a long thud

Baltimore Positive

The tackling is down and the instruction and bodies stay up in Owings Mills as the long-lost era of “two-a-days” and the summer grind are a little more player friendly these days in the NFL world of protecting the assets. Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss some early observations as the long, hot Baltimore Ravens training camp has commenced with Super expectations for the men of Trump bootlicker, John Harbaugh.

Elias won’t be able to trade ’em all away…

Baltimore Positive

As the clock ticks on the Major League Baseball trade deadline on Thursday afternoon, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the suddenly depleted Orioles’ trade arsenal and the realities of what to expect from Mike Elias – and it isn’t “a haul” by any stretch of the orange imagination – for this last-place operation.

There’s still time to swing for fence this summer

Nestor Aparicio

Amidst a bunch of fun new summer scratch-off games, there’s still time to cash in on the baseball season. Executive Director John Martin of The Maryland Lottery discusses Home Run Riches and big summer winners with Nestor,

Wrestling with the legacy of Hulk Hogan

Baltimore Positive

Luke Jones and Nestor wrestle with the gloriously tainted legacy of Hulk Hogan and the Hulkamania era recounting lost memories of youth and life and love of the squared circle of Vince McMahon and the WWF.

Rocking the tap from Essex to Eldersburg

Baltimore Positive

The tangled web of Smalltimore we weave is woven into this Maryland Crab Cake Tour stop with Mike McKelvin of 1623 Brewing sharing his Essex hard rock Child’s Play roots with Stone Horses singer John Allen and Nestor over a beer in Eldersburg.

Do the Ravens have the most talent in the NFL?

Baltimore Positive

Another offseason of acquisitions, additions and high hopes now comes to the backfields in Owings Mills as the Baltimore Ravens attempt to finally make January become February for local football fans. Lamar Jackson promised a Super Bowl. Luke Jones and Nestor open this purple training camp with high expectations and open eyes for a long season of twists and turns.

So what are Orioles goals as sellers for the rest of this cellar summer?

Baltimore Positive

The MLB trade deadline beckons, last place in the American League East feels pretty concrete in July for the Baltimore Orioles and many of their organization questions dangle waiting to be addressed by Mike Elias this offseason. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the trade options and philosophy of the beleaguered Birdland insiders as local fans to turn to the purple birds and football season.

Baltimore baseball lore and the taste of fresh beer in Eldersburg

Baltimore Positive

Ain’t the beer cold in Carroll County? The Maryland Crab Cake Tour always finds unique combinations but Baltimore baseball lore and the science (and palate) behind delicious local beer always makes for a fresh conversation. Tasty taps and more on the sportswriting legend of Jim Henneman at 1623 Brewing in Eldersburg with Matt Evans and Craig Weiss.

It’s time to get excited about football season in Baltimore

Baltimore Positive

With the Baltimore Orioles mired in last place (again) and talking trade deadline, it was time for Leonard Raskin to move the conversation across the parking lot where hope abounds, Lamar and King Henry run and local fans have hope for a Super Bowl parade down Pratt Street. It’s time to talk football in the Charm City!

Feeling artsy?

Baltimore Positive

Do you have a knack for art? The Maryland Lottery is offering a rare opportunity to put your Maryland-inspired drawing onto the next scratch-off promotion. Executive Director John Martin of The Maryland Lottery gives Nestor the story behind the story and talks Home Run Riches for the second half of baseball season.

The Ravens can’t go to Super Bowl LX in July

Baltimore Positive

Once again, it’s a training camp and a grueling regular season of “Super Bowl: Or Bust” for Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss holding up on those plans for Santa Clara and start preparations for a September 7th kickoff in Buffalo with super expectations meeting the realities of the NFL offseason.

Where is the Orioles leadership and what are they thinking?

Baltimore Positive

It’s the All Star break and the Baltimore Orioles are entrenched in the cellar of the American League East. With the trading deadline looming and a big offseason ahead for Camden Yards renovations and upgrades, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what’s happening off the field and how this woebegone franchise will sell credibility for the moves ahead given the disastrous early ownership tenure of David Rubenstein and the evaporating leadership of the front office.

Summer golf, The Open and excitement coming to Caves next month

Baltimore Positive

You know it’s a Major when we’re talking golf with Forest Park golf pro R.J. Sheppard, who gets Nestor ready for The Open at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland this weekend and stokes the excitement of next month’s BMW Championship coming back to Caves Valley.

Assessing state of disappointing Orioles at All Star break

Baltimore Positive

After Kyle Stowers hit three homers at Camden Yards and the Orioles wasted another start by Trevor Rogers, trades are on the tongues of local baseball fans at the All Star break. Luke Jones and Nestor assess state of the franchise, its roster and how the Baltimore Orioles will seek to re-make the 2026 club and its offseason expectations.

Waiting on football season

Baltimore Positive

The midsummer sports doldrums come when the All Star break happens and you realize NFL training camps open next week. Leonard Raskin joins Nestor at the new Costas Inn in Timonium on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss a summer of sports waiting for football season.

Soccer and sausage and Highlandtown

Nestor Aparicio

When the Di Pasquale’s family invited Nestor by the new Canton location to do the Maryland Crab Cake Tour, we knew we needed to gather around the Highlandtown soccer legend of Pete Caringi. Joined by Darren Paciocco (aka The Di Pasquale Sausage King), the trio discuss soccer, sausage and how the Pompei neighborhood sticks to together for life through Italian food and The Beautiful Game.

Elias and Orioles begin the summer draft fire sale dealing Baker to Rays for a pick

Baltimore Positive

It happened earlier than any of us would’ve expected but the Baltimore Orioles have begun the selloff of talent to re-stock the farm system. On Thursday, relief pitcher Bryan Baker was dealt to the Tampa Bay Rays for the No. 37 pick (Competitive Balance Round A) in the 2025 MLB Draft. The Orioles will have four selections in the top 37 and seven in the top 93 during Day 1 on Sunday.

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