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…
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.
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 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 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 – 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 the Baltimore Orioles franchise with Nestor. He also knows a few things about Adley Rutschman…
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 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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…
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.
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.
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.
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 and possibilities.
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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
With the MLB trading deadline set for August 30th at 6 p.m., Luke Jones and Nestor look at the Orioles’ treasure trove of legit prospects and the untouchables of Mike Elias as the franchise looks to deal for more pitching – starting and relief – before next Tuesday night.
Lots of fans, lots of autographs and young players trying to make a name for themselves and impress coaches. Another summer of Ravens training camp in Owings Mills as Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the nuance of July “statistics” and why these practices matter.
A massive weekend ahead for the Baltimore Orioles host the San Diego Padres and Mike Elias searches to improve the pitching arsenal for a first-place team that can win the World Series. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the unrest of MLB trade deadline.
Covering the business of sports and moonlighting in two rock and roll tribute bands, we only track down Maury Brown of Forbes when we’re ready to get serious about baseball and money. Rocking the trading deadline like a hurricane without a holiday and letting the money talk. @BizBallMaury
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss early Ravens training camp and importance of Marlon Humphrey
Sports logo artist Todd Radom talks brands, baseball, uniforms and the Philly Baltimore thing with Nestor
Sports business insider Eric Fisher gives Nestor economic realties of MLB and Orioles hurdles moving forward
Now just 11-15 over the stretch back into June, the Baltimore Orioles are dealing with the dog days of summer as a “struggling” first place team in need of more pitching and more consistency at the plate. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss options like pitcher Chayce McDermott and where Mike Elias and the franchise stand before the MLB trading deadline on a myriad of valuable minor league prospects.
