Friday, May 3, 2024

Sports

The on and (mostly) off ramp of MLB and baseball season as spring blooms

The fought and bled and squabbled over billions of dollars but now that Major League Baseball has "given" the fans the game back on the field, who's coming to the ballpark? Leonard Raskin joins @NestorAparicio for spring chatter.

What it means for local baseball fans that MLB umpires will soon yell “Play Ball!” downtown

Our trio of lifer baseball fans who have opined publicly for three decades discuss the Orioles, Major League Baseball and how to get the good people of Baltimore back to Camden Yards. Allen McCallum joined Don Mohler and Nestor Aparicio at El Guapo on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery less than an hour after the MLB lockout ended. This one was raw.

Center Bradley Bozeman leaves Ravens to join Carolina on one-year deal

What was expected to be a robust market for Baltimore's former starting center never materialized this week.

Surveying first week of free agency for Ravens

Luke Jones and Nestor assess Ravens free agent class with Michael Pierce and without Za'Darius Smith

New Ravens safety Marcus Williams: “When the ball’s in the air, I think it’s mine every time”

The Ravens introduced their marquee free-agent acquisition on Thursday.

Morgan Moses on bringing his durability to Ravens: “You just don’t want to let guys down”

The 31-year-old hasn't missed a game since his rookie season in 2014.

After Z. Smith deal falls through, Ravens pivot to reunion with M. Pierce on three-year deal

Michael Pierce returns to Baltimore to fill a void on the defensive line with longtime nose tackle Brandon Williams and top backup Justin Ellis both hitting free agency.

Two-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Za’Darius Smith reportedly returning to Ravens

The 29-year-old missed nearly all of 2021 season with a back injury and was released by Green Bay in a cap-saving move earlier this week.

Orioles shut down Rutschman with triceps strain, leaving top prospect doubtful for Opening Day

Manager Brandon Hyde described it as "an extremely small blip for a guy that’s going to have a long career."

Veteran offensive tackle Moses, Ravens agree to three-year, $15 million deal

The 31-year-old Morgan Moses hasn't missed a game since 2014, seeing most of his NFL action at right tackle.
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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.

What is next for Preakness, Pimlico and Maryland horse racing?

In an industry that has been famously and dangerously slow to change, the future of the Maryland Jockey Club, Preakness, Pimlico and Laurel is about to change dramtically and forever. Nestor had a lot of questions – and historical perspective – for David Richardson and Alan Foreman, who try to answer all of the mystery surrounding the Stronach family, the local tracks and the future of the second crown of horse racing's Triple Crown at Old Hilltop in Baltimore.

Orioles held to just three hits in 2-0 defeat to Yankees

Baltimore had no answers for New York starter Luis Gil, who pitched a career-high 6 1/3 shutout innings.

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.
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