Ryan Mountcastle homers in return from injured list to help Orioles to 3-2 win over Athletics
Ryan Mountcastle homers in return from injured list to help Orioles to 3-2 win over Athletics
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Tony Mansolino discusses effort of Sugano, Mountcastle in Orioles’ 3-2 win over Athletics
Tony Mansolino discusses effort of Sugano, Mountcastle in Orioles’ 3-2 win over Athletics
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles week out West and continued struggles with bats and arms
It looked like Major League Baseball at times but Luke Jones and Nestor couldn’t ignore the obvious of the Orioles and Athletics playing three games in a minor-league stadium in Sacramento as the sport continues to devolve and lower its own bar for professionalism. Two last-place teams going nowhere, except maybe to Las Vegas…
Sweepless in Seattle and stinking in Sacramento
It looked like Major League Baseball at times but Luke Jones and Nestor couldn’t ignore the obvious of the Orioles and Athletics playing three games in a minor-league stadium in Sacramento as the sport continues to devolve and lower its own bar for professionalism. Two last-place teams going nowhere, except maybe to Las Vegas…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss MLB and A’s appearance in Sacramento as Orioles arrive
A six-game winning streak this week and the re-emergence of Adley Rutschman – and better pitching – all have the Orioles pointed in the right direction. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the current state of the Birds and the bizarre first-time appearance in rented Sacramento to play the scuffling former Oakland Athletics in a minor-league stadium.
The embarrassment of MLB and bush league stadium seasons
A six-game winning streak this week and the re-emergence of Adley Rutschman – and better pitching – all have the Orioles pointed in the right direction. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the current state of the Birds and the bizarre first-time appearance in rented Sacramento to play the scuffling former Oakland Athletics in a minor-league stadium.
Longtime Sacramento Bee sports editor Tom Couzens comes home to Baltimore to talk Orioles and newspaper history
Longtime Sacramento Bee sports editor Tom Couzens comes home to Baltimore to talk Orioles and newspaper history as his baseball team has finally made it to him after leaving Ocean City and Maryland four decades ago as a one-time colleague of Nestor’s at The News American and Sportsf1rst.
Towson Tigers head coach Pat Skerry joins Nestor to discuss college basketball life and future in CAA
The Towson Tigers have won a lot of basketball games over the past four years but once again won’t be participating in March Madness. Head coach Pat Skerry joined Nestor at CVP Towson to discuss the tough weekend in D.C. in the CAA Tournament and looked forward to the world of NIL and continuing to find the right student-athletes for the program to eventually get to the dance.
Talking Towson Tigers and NIL future with head coach Pat Skerry
The Towson Tigers have won a lot of basketball games over the past four years but once again won’t be participating in March Madness. Head coach Pat Skerry joined Nestor at CVP Towson to discuss the tough weekend in D.C. in the CAA Tournament and looked forward to the world of NIL and continuing to find the right student-athletes for the program to eventually get to the dance.
Signing up and setting up the love of volleyball with Coppin State head coach Tim Walsh
Coppin State University volleyball coach Tim Walsh discusses the growth of volleyball, particularly in high schools and among younger players with Nestor as our flagship Eagles spotlight highlights the family and social aspect of the sport and its increasing popularity. Coach Walsh also shares his coaching journey and background in sign language and its integration into his coaching at Coppin.
Coppin State volleyball coach Tim Walsh joins Nestor to discuss love of sport and competition in MEAC
Coppin State University volleyball coach Tim Walsh discusses the growth of volleyball, particularly in high schools and among younger players with Nestor as our flagship Eagles spotlight highlights the family and social aspect of the sport and its increasing popularity. Coach Walsh also shares his coaching journey and background in sign language and its integration into his coaching at Coppin.
How will Team Rubenstein move the economic needle to boost Orioles payroll and potential?
With the trading deadline ahead and the first measurement of ownership’s strategy on the field coming into focus, our business insider Eric Fisher from Front Office Sports gives Nestor the economic realities of MLB, local media issues and the hurdles and growth needed from Team David Rubenstein moving forward as Catie Griggs takes over the business of Birdland
Maury Brown of Forbes talks MLB money, media and trading deadline deals with Nestor
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
Sports business insider Eric Fisher gives Nestor economic realities of MLB and Orioles hurdles moving forward
Sports business insider Eric Fisher gives Nestor economic realties of MLB and Orioles hurdles moving forward
The mad MLB scramble to improve – now or later
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…
Maury Brown of Forbes talks MLB goals and Orioles realities in new world of digital and streaming beyond Angelos and MASN debacle
Maury Brown of Forbes talks MLB goals and Orioles realities in new world of digital and streaming beyond leaving the disaster of Angelos and the MASN debacle behind for Baltimore and Washington baseball.
Rubenstein creates prosperity in Baltimore that doesn’t exist everywhere in Major League Baseball
Maury Brown of Forbes talks MLB goals and Orioles realities in new world of digital and streaming beyond leaving the disaster of Angelos and the MASN debacle behind for Baltimore and Washington baseball.
Wrestling with the journalism of finding the truth about the Iron Sheik
Always a pleasure to spend time with the author of “The Wax Pack,” the good doctor Brad Balukjian is back with another trek dating back to his 1980s childhood and obsession with professional wrestling. Let him tell you why he didn’t just open another pack of sports cards this time. And let Nestor show you some of his favorite childhood wrestling pictures and share tales about Tony Atlas.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles trip, Kjerstad promotion and Bateman deal with Ravens before NFL Draft
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles returning from Anaheim to see the A’s and Yankees at Camden Yards with the Heston Kjerstad promotion and the curious Rashod Bateman deal with the Ravens before NFL Draft. A big week of sports ahead in Baltimore.
Author Jason Turbow gives Nestor an Oakland Athletics history lesson
Author Jason Turbow gives Nestor an Oakland Athletics history lesson and discusses everything that went wrong over 50 years dating back to Charlie Finley and a book he wrote on the 1970s World Series champions draped in thrift and constant acrimony.
What is Oakland losing with the Athletics?
Author Jason Turbow gives Nestor an Oakland Athletics history lesson and discusses everything that went wrong over 50 years dating back to Charlie Finley and a book he wrote on the 1970s World Series champions draped in thrift and constant acrimony.
Fielding a field of crowded outfielders as Kjerstad arrives for Orioles
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles returning from Anaheim to see the A’s and Yankees at Camden Yards with the Heston Kjerstad promotion and the curious Rashod Bateman deal with the Ravens before NFL Draft. A big week of sports ahead in Baltimore.
Longtime MLB writer Barry Bloom discusses Oakland disaster, rule changes and Orioles great start
Longtime baseball writer Barry Bloom discusses the pending disaster with the Oakland Athletics’ hasty departure to Las Vegas, the MLB rule changes unintended consequences and the Orioles great start amidst the financial realities of the AL East.
The big empty in Oakland and what Vegas baseball means
Longtime baseball writer Barry Bloom discusses the pending disaster with the Oakland Athletics’ hasty departure to Las Vegas, the MLB rule changes unintended consequences and the Orioles great start amidst the financial realities of the AL East.
Rutschman hits first career walk-off homer as Orioles take series from Oakland
Thanks to the star catcher, Baltimore won three out of four from the Athletics to conclude the homestand.
Orioles rookie pitcher Rodriguez learns lessons that can’t be taught in minors
Top pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez made his Camden Yards debut on Tuesday night.
Hyde says Grayson Rodriguez’s home debut “special for everybody that’s an Orioles fan”
“He’s really talented. He’s going to settle in just fine.”
Orioles break out ‘homer hose’ celebration in 5-1 win over Oakland
Baltimore hit three long balls and got a rock-solid 6 1/3 innings from Kyle Gibson in Monday’s victory.
Author John Rosengren takes Nestor back to baseball in 1973 with his new book on a special season
Author John Rosengren takes Nestor back to baseball in 1973 with his new book on a special season
What was the first summer of your baseball life?
Author John Rosengren takes Nestor back to baseball in 1973 with his new book on a special season for Major League Baseball, the designated hitter and memories to last a lifetime.
Orioles acquire lefty starting pitcher Cole Irvin from Oakland
The 28-year-old made 30 starts in 2022, posting a career-best 3.98 ERA.
The Kolareks and Mike Bordick tell Nestor how the game of baseball is about to change again in 2023
The Kolareks and Mike Bordick tell Nestor how the game of baseball is about to change again in 2023
What will all of the new MLB rules mean for the game?
In a wide-ranging chat about life in the big leagues, Mike Bordick is joined by Adam and Frank Kolarek in telling Nestor about the impact new rules and a pitch clock are about to have on the game of baseball and how we view the game will change in 2023.
Mike Bordick brings Frank and Adam Kolarek by Maryland Crab Cake Tour for chat about Catonsville and baseball
Mike Bordick brings Frank and Adam Kolarek by Maryland Crab Cake Tour for chat about Catonsville and baseball
The Catonsville World Champion and the family League of Dreams
Our pal and former Orioles shortstop Mike Bordick brings Frank and Adam Kolarek by the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Pappas in Cockeysville for a lengthy chat about a kid growing up in Catonsville around baseball with a purpose long before the champagne and World Series ring with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Orioles
Mountcastle homers twice as Orioles move 10 games above .500 with 8-1 win over Oakland
Baltimore matched its season high with five homers and will go for the series sweep on Sunday afternoon.
Hyde shows different side as Orioles manager in critical moment of Friday’s win
“Check your ego at the door. We’re trying to go win the game somehow, anyhow, any way.”
Rutschman’s walk, Mateo’s two-run single in eighth propel Orioles to 5-2 win over Oakland
Baltimore improved to a season-best nine games above .500 after its third straight victory.
Dan Moore discusses profile of Oakland baseball and loss of East Bay sports for The Ringer with Nestor
Dan Moore discusses profile of Oakland baseball and loss of East Bay sports for The Ringer with Nestor
Who is going to save baseball in Oakland?
Dan Moore discusses profile of Oakland baseball and loss of East Bay sports for The Ringer with Nestor. With Warriors and Raiders leaving, what is the future of the Athletics in the Bay Area?
