Wednesday, May 1, 2024

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Wieters, Markakis grab first Gold Glove awards

For the first time since 1998, the Orioles have claimed multiple Gold Glove awards as catcher Matt Wieters and right fielder Nick Markakis each became first-time recipients when Rawlings named their 2011 recipients late Tuesday night. The 25-year-old Wieters is...

Orioles’ second inning sets punchless tone in 4-0 loss to Red Sox

BALTIMORE -- Games are rarely won in the second inning, but they can sometimes be lost. The Orioles managed just two hits against Boston on Wednesday, falling 4-0 and failing to earn their first series win since late June when...

Guthrie gets overdue help from offense in Orioles’ 7-5 win over Reds

It was far from Jeremy Guthrie's best performance in a 7-5 win to give the Orioles their first series win since June 6-8. But the bats owed him one. Guthrie pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing four earned runs and six hits...

Orioles’ wait for old Matusz to return coming up empty

BALTIMORE -- The Orioles keep knocking on the door, waiting for the old Brian Matusz to reappear, but continue to get no answer. And it's growing more concerning with every start. On a night when the ball was flying out of...

Tillman topples King Felix, Mariners in 4-2 win

No one needed to tell Chris Tillman how important Wednesday's start was for him and the Orioles. Coming off arguably the worst outing of his career, a 3 2/3-inning disaster in Kansas City in which he allowed eight runs and...

In night of firsts, Orioles hope 4-1 win over Boston leads to brighter days

In their first game against the Red Sox in the 2011 season, the Orioles collected their first win over Boston, a 4-1 victory in which rookie left-hander Zach Britton was impressive yet again. It was the Orioles' first series-opening win...

After labeling Yankees ‘just another team’ all winter, Orioles still can’t beat them

BALTIMORE -- The Orioles talked the talk throughout the winter months, in addition to upgrading their lineup with four new hitters. They said all the right things about not putting the Yankees and the Red Sox on a pedestal, forgetting...

Resilient Britton overcomes bug to beat Twins

The final stat line tells you how Zach Britton pitched in a 5-4 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night. Good enough to win, but not overly impressive. Britton earned his third win in four starts but struggled with his...

Orioles hit and walk way to 9-5 victory over Tigers

BALTIMORE -- This one had a little bit of everything for the Orioles. Two different lineup changes before the game even started. An unconventional 8-9 putout in the fourth inning that really wasn't an out at all. Five extra-base hits and seven...

Orioles in 2011: cautious optimism battles old “in-between” feeling

It's been so long I can barely remember. Any Baltimorean with a vested interest in the Orioles over the years can easily talk about 13 straight losing seasons and the misery accompanying his or her fandom for the better part...
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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.

Does anything bring more satisfaction than shutting out the Yankees at Camden Yards?

The big bat of Gunnar Henderson, a solid effort by Grayson Rodriguez and a booted ball by Anthony Volpe added up to an Orioles victory to begin the Yankees series with a 2-0 win. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the week ahead and the possibility of adding John Means and Kyle Bradish back into the rotation.

Rodriguez, Orioles bullpen blank Yankees in 2-0 win to open four-game set

Gunnar Henderson led off the bottom of the first inning with his 10th homer, and that was all Baltimore needed.

Assessing the totality of Ravens nine draft picks and depth of spring roster

Of course we know the Baltimore Ravens don't have to play this weekend. But what if they did? Luke Jones and Nestor assess the spring additions and subtractions and how the Ravens' draft picks will find playing time and opportunities in camp.

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.

The Orioles and Yankees the way it oughta be in April

It's been a long time since we've anticipated an April home series like this one. The Orioles are reeling after losing their closer and a pair of bad beats at the hands of the Oakland Athletics at Camden Yards this weekend. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how the Birds will regroup for four games with the Yankees in a budding AL East rivalry.

Ravens played the corner in this draft

With so much focus on the flaring needs on the offensive line, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the wisdom and ideology behind the Ravens' selection of cornerback Nate Wiggins in the first round and how the franchise will ultimately protect Lamar Jackson and stoke the running game.

Telling the history of horse racing business in Maryland

Before we can get to where the horse racing industry is headed under a new directive from Annapolis we must first figure out how we got here. Telling the history of Maryland horse racing and the horsemen with Alan Foreman and David Richardson on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Greenmount Bowl in Hampstead.
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