The concerns for the pitching of the Baltimore Orioles remains a reality but the absence of runs and runners and hits and good plate appearances has been the most unsettling feature of a lousy start in a season of great promise. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss some grave concerns about the Birds’ early failures on mound and at the plate and where solutions might be coming.
Luke Jones offers his latest orange musings after Baltimore’s slow start continued in Arizona.
The concerns for the pitching of the Baltimore Orioles remains a reality but the absence of runs and runners and hits and good plate appearances has been the most unsettling feature of a lousy start in a season of great promise. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss some grave concerns about the Birds’ early failures on mound and at the plate and where solutions might be coming.
The news about Zach Eflin being shut down leaves us wondering what the entire Orioles rotation will look like next week. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the pitching depth and sluggish bats on the Birds as they exit Arizona and head home for a wet weekend against Toronto. At least Cedric Mullins is seeing the ball well…
The news about Zach Eflin being shut down leaves us wondering what the entire Orioles rotation will look like next week. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the pitching depth and sluggish bats on the Birds as they exit Arizona and head home for a wet weekend against Toronto. At least Cedric Mullins is seeing the ball well…
On a night when the Orioles got Gunnar Henderson back on track and beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 in Phoenix, the post-game concern for the early exit of ace Zach Eflin looms large for a rotation and pitching staff that is already on fumes for quality starts in April. Luke Jones and Nestor stay up late this week as the Birds try to win their first series of the season.
On a night when the Orioles got Gunnar Henderson back on track and beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 in Phoenix, the post-game concern for the early exit of ace Zach Eflin looms large for a rotation and pitching staff that is already on fumes for quality starts in April. Luke Jones and Nestor stay up late this week as the Birds try to win their first series of the season.
The Orioles haven’t won a series so far this season and head to Arizona a sub-.500 effort with some glaring problems. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the injuries, lack of pitching depth, defensive miscues and streaky bats of the Birds as the lineups of Brandon Hyde and institutional philosophy of Mike Elias collide on the field.
The Orioles haven’t won a series so far this season and head to Arizona a sub-.500 effort with some glaring problems. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the injuries, lack of pitching depth, defensive miscues and streaky bats of the Birds as the lineups of Brandon Hyde and institutional philosophy of Mike Elias collide on the field.
Super Bowl week, Hall of Fame, Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Ravens season, NFL playoffs, Mark Andrews, Eli Manning, Pro Football Hall, Terrell Suggs, Steve Smith, Marshall Yanda, Chiefs defense, Patrick Mahomes, Super Bowl predictions
Football historian and Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Howard Balzer joins Nestor after another lost January for the Baltimore Ravens to discuss their historic offense and the long road of MVP quarterbacks who struggled to win a Super Bowl in the early years in the NFL. And with Marshal Yanda, Terrell Suggs and Steve Smith Sr. up for Canton busts, we ask the venerable committee member to tell us how it works.
When folks ask Nestor Aparicio, “What is your favorite interview ever?” this one is high on the list. The former Pittsburgh wide receiver (who inconceivably isn’t in the Pro Football Hall of Fame) talked with Nestor and Luke Jones on Radio Row in Arizona ahead of Super Bowl XLIX. This one was fun! A perfect prelude to any Steelers-Ravens game…
With Corbin Burnes departing for Arizona, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder whether the signing of Japanese veteran right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano is all that Mike Elias plans to do on the front-end of the 2025 starting rotation for the Baltimore Orioles.
With Corbin Burnes departing for Arizona, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder whether the signing of Japanese veteran right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano is all that Mike Elias plans to do on the front-end of the 2025 starting rotation for the Baltimore Orioles.
Rarely has Nestor been star struck by a rock star but the greatest voice in rock stopped him in his tracks at Super Bowl Arizona 2008. Free. Bad Company. The Firm. Jimmy Page. Queen. Paul Rodgers is a rock and roll god.
All baseball fans know No. 1 starters don’t come cheap on the free agent market. The Baltimore Orioles couldn’t retain the services of ace Corbin Burnes, who went “home” to Arizona for six years and $210 million. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what comes next for Mr. Rubenstein and Mike Elias on their path to better pitching in 2025.
All baseball fans know No. 1 starters don’t come cheap on the free agent market. The Baltimore Orioles couldn’t retain the services of ace Corbin Burnes, who went “home” to Arizona for six years and $210 million. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what comes next for Mr. Rubenstein and Mike Elias on their path to better pitching in 2025.
In his lone season in Baltimore, Burnes went 15-9 with a 2.92 ERA in 32 starts covering 194 1/3 innings.
Barry Bloom of Sportico joins Nestor to discuss Yankees and Orioles stretch run and MLB revenue strategies in small markets
Silver Spring native and lifer musician Nils Lofgren joins Nestor for a candid conversation about his latest work, “Mountains,” released in the middle of a worldwide tour with Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band that comes to Oriole Park at Camden Yards this Friday.
Barry Bloom of Sportico joins Nestor to discuss Yankees and Orioles stretch run and MLB revenue strategies in small markets
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.
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.
The struggling closer pitched the seventh inning of Friday’s 4-2 win over Arizona.
Four different Baltimore hitters drove in a run as the Orioles improved to 25-12 on the season.
Yennier Cano talks about recording save in Friday’s win as Kimbrel resets
Cole Irvin reflects on winning fourth straight start following 4-2 victory over Arizona
Brandon Hyde talks Kimbrel usage following Friday’s 4-2 win over Arizona
Brandon Hyde talks Hays rehab, Kimbrel struggles, potential six-man rotation plans
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defensive dominance and Macdonald scheme after Cardinals win
It wasn’t a great day for the efficiency of the Todd Monken in Phoenix against a 1-7 Cardinals team. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the sputtering offense and inconsistencies of Ravens progress as they come home for 3 weeks and can pull away in AFC North.
As Baltimore explored additions at running back, Gus Edwards made a statement against the Cardinals.
As the Ravens defense continues to shine and improve, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the multiple looks that have confounded mostly young quarterbacks this season led by defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald and the all-world play of linebacker Roquan Smith.
It wasn’t a great day for the efficiency of the Todd Monken offense in Phoenix against a 1-7 Cardinals team. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the sputtering offense and inconsistencies of the Ravens progress as they come home for three games and a chance to pull away in the AFC North.
The 31-24 final was neither all that impressive nor indicative of how most of Sunday’s game played out.
It isn’t always going to be as easy as the Ravens made it look against the Detroit Lions last week.
Baltimore had built a 24-7 advantage before a sloppy finish to Week 8.
Michael Pierce reflects on his standout performance in 31-24 win over Cardinals
Mark Andrews says Ravens offense struggled to find its groove in Week 8 win
Lamar Jackson not satisfied with offensive showing in 31-24 win over Arizona
