Patrick Mahomes has been a problem for every team in the NFL. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ defensive effort in Kansas City after Thursday’s 27-20 loss to the Chiefs and whether they’ll get another chance in January.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Harbaugh, clock management and penalities on offensive line in loss to Chiefs
Sweeping the worst team in the history of Major League Baseball didn’t happen this week against the White Sox but Luke Jones and Nestor remain bullish on the Orioles’ infirmary beginning to show signs that the October roster will look better than August did for health.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens coming up an unlikely foot short against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in Kansas City ito kickoff the NFL season.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the strength of the Ravens’ secondary and beating the rest of the AFC North this season. Starting with the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night.
Luke Jones and Nestor get prepped for Lamar and Mahomes to kickoff NFL season in Kansas City
It’s no secret that the bullpen of the Baltimore Orioles has been its weakness. And that was before all of the starters started getting injured this summer. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles bullpen woes of Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde and what the plan will be when it really matters next month.
The Baltimore Ravens will head to Kansas City with heavy hearts and a lot of questions about their offensive line in the aftermath of the tragic death of longtime coach Joe D’Alessandris. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the heaviness of the task on the field – and more importantly off it for the folks in Owings Mills who loved their offensive line coach.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ recent struggles in Los Angeles and the curiously awful Adley Rutschman slump as the Birds play in Colorado with lots of bad MLB teams waiting in early September.
Cautious optimism abounds in Baltimore as the Ravens head to Kansas City to avenge last year’s AFC Championship Game loss and kick off the 2024 NFL season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all aspects and hopes for Lamar Jackson and the team now that Derrick Henry is in the backfield ready to run the rock from Faidley’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens trip to Green Bay and Lambeau Field for a scrimmage and getting through the final preseason game with good health. And then, it’s all eyes on Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and beating the Kansas City Chiefs on September 5th.
Luke Jones and Nestor evaluate the Orioles’ situation as the Houston Astros come to town. Bats ailing, arms flailing and a tailspin tailing, the Birds have played .500 baseball for more than two months through the summer and are searching for their spring mojo with lots of different faces in new places.
Luke Jones and Nestor get real about Orioles attendance, growth and the realities of the modern brand as new team president Catie Griggs comes to Baltimore from Seattle to take the reigns for David Rubenstein and the new ownership.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the chill of the Orioles bats and the necessary offensive productivity for a depleted pitching corps that can’t lose games like Monday night in New York. The Birds are going to need to score more than three runs to win.
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens moving press box and NFL moving kickoffs
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor on finding the individual performances in these preseason slogs
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss early Ravens training camp and importance of Marlon Humphrey
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor welcome start of Ravens training camp with hopes of a Super Bowl berth
