Sunday, May 12, 2024

Orioles

Triple losses: First the Caps, then the Orioles, then Danny Gokey

Despite the fun we had in Dundalk last night with an evening of 12 semifinal auditions at Donna’s Tavern, it was an ugly night for local sports. The Capitals fell behind early and had one of the most disappointing...

Hendrickson stinks but bullpen holds up, Birds beat Rays 7-5

Betting the "over" in last night's game certainly looked like a sure thing over the first three innings but once starters Andy Sonnanstine and Mark Hendrickson left the game the real pitching took over and the Orioles held on...

Orioles upend Rays, 7-5

Despite a wild start to this one, the Orioles got an outstanding effort from the bullpen and center fielder Adam Jones, as they held on to defeat the Rays, 7-5. Starter Mark Hendrickson lasted only two innings after surrendering five...

What else can happen in this game?

As I sat down to watch tonight's Rays-Orioles game, I expected another dull contest with Mark Hendrickson on the hill for what might be his last start before a returning Rich Hill bumps him to the bullpen. Boy, was I...

Sports Illustrated calls Angelos “worst owner in MLB”

Well, at least SOMEONE agrees with me. I've written tomes, if not The Illyiad, on the ownership debacle that has purged most of the fans of the Orioles from Oriole Park at Camden Yards over the last 15 years....

Ryan Freel latest ex-Oriole to be “overwhelmed with joy” to be gone

As predicted, it didn't take Ryan Freel long to squawk to the Chicago media about how miserable his experience was as an employee of Angelos' Army in Baltimore. He was traded by Andy McPhail for speedy outfielder Joey Gathright...

5 Ws and 1 H

I wanted to take a moment to wish all the moms out there a very Happy Mother's Day.  In the sports world, we tend to overlook Mom in favor of Dad taking the kids to ballgames or coaching the...

Bullpen melts down to Yanks after strong outing from Koji, Orioles lose 5-3

4:43 p.m. -- Well, I was feeling good when Felix Pie got on base for the third time today but it wasn't meant to be. The Orioles got a nice effort from Koji Uehara today but the Jamie Walker-Jim...

Orioles can make all Moms happy today with Yanks series win

The Orioles have the chance to make all orange Moms smile today with a potential series win over the Yankees at Camden Yards after an impressive 12-5 win last night. Once again, the middle of the lineup is sizzling and...

Orioles make it two in a row with mini-sweep of Twins

It wasn't a textbook victory last night for the Orioles (12-17) but they'll take wins anywhere they can find them. After an evening of soggy weather and a six-inning win on Wednesday night, the Birds came back to Camden...
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Ravens’ track record only enhances belief in “very, very bright” future for Wiggins

The Ravens have drafted Hall of Famers and MVPs at other positions, but their first-round success at cornerback speaks for itself.

Watch “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” – The Media Story of Nestor Aparicio, WNST and Baltimore Positive

You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll learn. Watch "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" – The Story of Baltimore Positive, Nestor Aparicio & WNST" here. A documentary film narrated by Kyf Brewer, Gina Schock, Mickey Cucchiella, Mike Brilhart, John Allen, Ray Bachman and Bill Cole. Special and eternal thanks to Gregg Landry and Blue Rock Productions for the spiritual guidance and documentary awesomeness on this project. Nestor and his family and partners would like to thank every one of you for four decades of support of WNST, our sponsors and advertisers who allow us to do this Baltimore Positive thing.

Chewing on the magic of Orioles baseball

Our Chief Cannabis Information Officer Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness talks about a whole new world of chews at Far & Dotter and hears Nestor's tales of the magic of Orioles baseball from seats behind the Yankees dugout. It's a fun summer to be an Orioles fan in Baltimore.

Buying stock in Rubenstein and the “Next Chapter” Orioles

Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the money, resources and intentions of David Rubenstein and his commitment to being involved with Orioles after a $1.7 purchase from the Angelos family. What will the first bold move be beyond the Splash Zone P.R. and connections to the fans?

With Kimbrel failures, what decisions will Hyde make in 9th with closer role?

As the Baltimore Orioles return home amidst unprecedented prosperity and an owner soaking fans in the left field bleachers, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Craig Kimbrel problems of the Birds bullpen and potential solutions from within before seeking to deal elsewhere for real help this season.

Big grand slams and a new Cash Pop

With lots of baseball on the mind, John Martin of The Maryland Lottery talks about the latest Home Run Riches big grand slam money and the rules and ideology behind the new "Cash Pop" daily game and its simplicity.

Is Rubensplash knocking it out of the park?

New ownership has been a long time coming for the Baltimore Orioles. After a lifetime of watching the baseball franchise wither without hope, along comes a new protagonist who has immediately shown himself to be a man of the people. Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the first month of the David Rubenstein Era and the "Next Chapter" of Orioles Magic.

Turning the lights on for more than MMA at LightsOut Sports Media

Our returning Maryland Terps legend and MMA media mogul Shawne Merriman joins Nestor to talk Lights Out Sports media and his next MMA card on Preakness night. Oh, and some Chargers lightning bolts here with real expectations for Joe Hortiz and Jim Harbaugh out in LaLa Land.
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