Luke Jones and Nestor take a hard look at Orioles rotation and bullpen
Luke Jones and Nestor take a hard look at Orioles rotation and bullpen and where Mike Elias is going to find solutions as the team stalls in first place.
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Tom Perlozzo of Ocean City MD joins Nestor to discuss benefits of beach life and life down the shore
While spending a great week in Ocean City with the MACo events and conversations, it’s always a pleasure to welcome Tom Perlozzo of OCMD (yep, he’s Sam’s brother) back onto the show to discuss the benefits of beach life and a lifetime of memories on the Boardwalk and beyond.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens moving press box and NFL moving kickoffs
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens moving press box and NFL moving kickoffs
Luke Jones and Nestor praise Suarez and Eflin but question rest of Orioles pitching as team stalls in first place
Now with an MLB-leading eight starts this season without surrendering an earned run, Albert Suarez has entrenched himself in the Orioles rotation. Luke Jones and Nestor praise the hearty Venezuelan and the Zach Eflin effect but question the rest of what we’re seeing from Birds’ starters in recent days.
Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness talks feeling good this summer and picking best products
Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness talks feeling good this summer and picking the best CBD products for pain relief, emphasizing the importance of understanding terpene profiles to achieve desired effects.
Luke Jones and Nestor on finding the individual performances in these preseason slogs
Luke Jones and Nestor on finding the individual performances in these preseason slogs
Dan Shaughnessy of The Boston Globe talks Red Sox, new Orioles ownership and legacy of Bill Walton
Dan Shaughnessy of The Boston Globe talks Red Sox, new Orioles ownership and legacy of Bill Walton
Football historian and author Howard Balzer gets Nestor ready for another season of NFL theater
Lifer football historian and Lindy’s Magazine editor Howard Balzer gets Nestor ready for another season of NFL theater and talks about upcoming Hall of Fame candidacies of Marshal Yanda and Terrell Suggs.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss Orioles bullpen and Ravens expectations
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the lofty expectations of local sports fans while the Orioles wallow in first place in the AL East and the Ravens’ expectations are nothing less than a Super Bowl return to New Orleans with Lamar Jackson. No pressure or anything…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens injuries to Wiggins and Hamilton over weekend
Injuries happen in football. This week, the Baltimore Ravens saw injuries to rookie cornerback Nate Wiggins in the first preseason loss to the Eagles and then budding superstar Kyle Hamilton went down in Owings Mills. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss getting the starters to Kansas City and ready to start strong against the Chiefs.
John Feinstein and Nestor discuss the many faces and dealings of Washington and Baltimore billionaire sports owners over the years
With new ownership for the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Commanders arriving over the past year in the DMV, venerable sports author and longtime Washington Post columnist John Feinstein joins Nestor to discuss the promises made (and broken) by the men who own our local sports franchises.
John Martin of Maryland Lottery gives Nestor another Dundalk winning story
John Martin of Maryland Lottery gives Nestor another Dundalk winning story and more homers for cash from Orioles sluggers as baseball, new games and big winners continue all summer long.
Luke Jones and Nestor are worried about Orioles pitching over the long haul
Luke Jones and Nestor are worried about Orioles pitching over the long haul
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles pitching woes, injuries and slugging through it in Toronto
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ pitching woes, mounting injuries and slugging through it in Toronto with Jackson Holliday and Anthony Santander.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the joys and pains of tax free week in Maryland for back to school
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the joys and pains of tax free week in Maryland for back to school – and how it works in Delaware and other places where it’s 365 days a year.
Baseball historian and author Rob Neyer talks past, present and future of Orioles franchise with Nestor
Baseball historian and author Rob Neyer talks past, present and future of the Baltimore Orioles franchise with Nestor. He also knows a few things about Adley Rutschman…
Author John Eisenberg tells Nestor about Orioles history and truths unearthed in The Bird Tapes
Local author and longtime Baltimore Sun columnist John Eisenberg joins Nestor once again to tell the unfolding story of The Bird Tapes, his re-found cassette interviews from a quarter of a century ago recounting the real history of Baltimore Orioles baseball with the men who lived it and wrote it.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss players of interest in Ravens first preseason game with Eagles
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the many young players of interest in the Ravens’ first of three preseason games in August hosting the Philadelphia Eagles.
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss concert joy, sports disappointments and Ravens offensive line
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss concert joy, sports disappointments and Ravens offensive line
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Grayson Rodriguez injury and bench decisions of Brandon Hyde as Orioles fall in Toronto
An ugly start to the series in Toronto as the Orioles lose the game and starter Grayson Rodriguez to a sudden injury prior to making his turn against the Blue Jays. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what this could mean for the Birds’ postseason dreams and the unusual managerial decisions of Brandon Hyde.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens camp and what we’ll see against Eagles in fake football
As we gear up for the first of three fake football games without much to evaluate as a collective, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what to look for on Friday night when the Philadelphia Eagles visit for NFL preseason action.
Luke Jones and Nestor evaluate all moving parts of Orioles roster as AL East games on road beckon
In the aftermath of a trading deadline that saw Mike Elias move several parts of the roster in deals, Luke Jones and Nestor evaluate all of the still-moving parts of the Orioles bullpen and roles as AL East games on road beckon in Toronto and Tampa.
Steven Page formerly of Barenaked Ladies tells Nestor about modern life and music en route to Ramshead On Stage in Annapolis
Founding member of Canadian band Barenaked Ladies Steven Page tells Nestor about modern life and music en route to Ramshead On Stage in Annapolis with his trio and all the hits on August 12th.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss managerial decisions and lineups of Orioles manager Brandon Hyde
You aren’t the only one seeing a lot new faces in the Baltimore Orioles dugout. Manager Brandon Hyde is a week into managing an unfamiliar roster that has a whole new lineup of possibilities and different humans in a pennant race. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the managerial decisions and pieces to the World Series puzzle that Mike Elias hopes he’s assembled.
Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery talks baseball and Dundalk million dollar winners with Nestor
Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery talks baseball and Dundalk million dollar winners with Nestor
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss a summer of Baltimore sports wealth with Orioles and Ravens
Like every Baltimore sports fan, our financial insider Leonard Raskin is thinking about two parades in the next six months in the Charm City. And for perhaps the first time in our lifetime, it’s possible…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Lamar and offensive goals of Ravens with Derrick Henry
With jobs on the offensive line being the true focus for fans during training camp in Owings Mills, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the overall goals of the Todd Monken offense in Year Two with Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry in the backfield and a full contingent of receivers returning for the reigning MVP quarterback.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss bullpen of Orioles after Elias additions at MLB trade deadline
It’s no secret that the Baltimore Orioles needed a better bullpen and at least one more quality starter to bolster a World Series run in October. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the additions of Mike Elias at MLB trade deadline and whether it will be enough to compete in late fall.
Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness brings benefits of THCV into focus for Nestor
Over the past few months we’ve been seeing more about the benefits of THCV and asked Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness to bring the facts – and products – into focus.
Munch Bishop and Nestor discuss Cleveland rock music history and Guardians and Orioles weekend
After spending a few days in Ohio last week, Nestor welcomes his legendary Cleveland radio pal and Lucky’s Cafe breakfast companion Mark “Munch” Bishop back onto the show to discuss Rock Hall music history, the legend of rocker Michael Stanley and this weekend’s first-place Guardians and Orioles series.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens training camp and offensive line observations
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens training camp and offensive line observations and possibilities.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss injury to Westburg and dramatic Holliday grand slam
On a night when Jackson Holliday stole the show at Camden Yards with a dramatic grand slam and win over the Blue Jays, the Orioles lost All Star third baseman Jordan Westburg with a fractured hand. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what this shakeup will do for the lineup, infield and the future of Coby Mayo.
Luke Jones and Nestor react to MLB deadline deals of Mike Elias and Orioles
It was a very active weekend in Birdland before the Tuesday night MLB trade deadline. Luke Jones and Nestor react to all of the dealings of Mike Elias and the Baltimore Orioles.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the final hours before MLB trade deadline and Orioles bullpen targets
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the final hours before MLB trade deadline and Orioles bullpen targets
Luke Jones and Nestor take a deep dive into the late Orioles trade options and realities of Craig Kimbrel as a closer and the bullpen problems of Brandon Hyde
Luke Jones and Nestor take a deep dive into the late Orioles trade options and realities of Craig Kimbrel as a closer and the bullpen problems of Brandon Hyde.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss first round of Orioles trades, Austin Hays and playing bad baseball
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss first round of Orioles trades, Austin Hays and playing bad baseball
Author and sportswriter Mark Kram comes home to Baltimore to talk Orioles future and hopes with Nestor
He disappeared from Baltimore four decades ago to become a decorated Philadelphia Daily News sportswriter following in the footsteps of his father who was a Sports Illustrated legend, author Mark Kram Jr. admits his lifelong Orioles addiction to Nestor from the land of the first-place Phillies.
Professor Marty Conway schools Nestor on task for new Orioles owners to grow brand during pennant race
Our professor and veteran of all things sports business Marty Conway schools Nestor on the primary tasks for new Orioles ownership to grow the brand and build a foundation for the next generation of Baltimore baseball fans during this critical pennant race.
Sportico business valuation expert Kurt Badenhausen talks David Rubenstein and MLB ownership with Nestor
Our defending champion of sports business valuations and the whys and hows of billionaire owners, Kurt Badenhausen of Sportico joins Nestor once again to (finally) discuss the exit of the Angelos family and the financial realities that David Rubenstein and new ownership inherit with the Baltimore Orioles. And the media and sponsorship landscape for Catie Griggs to take $600 million of your money to grow Camden Yards and an All Star Game into a cash machine that stimulates payroll growth…
John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks big local winners and fun summer stories with Nestor
John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks big local winners and fun summer stories with Nestor
