Morton falters, Orioles bats go quiet in 8-2 loss to Toronto
Charlie Morton didn’t make it out of the fourth inning in his Orioles debut, but Baltimore managed just three hits in its first defeat of the season.
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Jackson Holliday’s opposite-field homer one of few bright spots in Friday’s Orioles loss
Jackson Holliday’s opposite-field homer one of few bright spots in Friday’s Orioles loss
Charlie Morton breaks down his struggles after taking loss in Orioles debut
Charlie Morton breaks down his struggles after taking loss in Orioles debut
Brandon Hyde reacts to Orioles’ 8-2 loss to Toronto on Friday night
Brandon Hyde reacts to Orioles’ 8-2 loss to Toronto on Friday night
Harbaugh, Ravens agree to three-year contract extension through 2028
Longtime head coach John Harbaugh had only one season remaining on his previous deal.
Luke Jones and Nestor assess the mess left behind Terps loss to Florida and Willard rumors
The Maryland Terps season ended with a thud in a Sweet 16 loss to Florida but the madness of March was much more about the dangling head coach and the swirling rumors of his imminent departure for greener pastures at Villanova. Luke Jones and Nestor assess the mess left behind when the highest paid employee of the state has no loyalty to the school, program or his “student athletes” in the NIL and portal era.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles Opening Day win and big bats from Toronto
The Baltimore Orioles certainly appear posed to hit the ball this summer. As Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the big Opening Day win and big bats from Toronto, we wonder about Anthony Santander’s move to the Blue Jays and how Tyler O’Neill, Cedric Mullins and the booming bats of the Orioles’ outfield will fare over the long season.
Birds bring the boom bats and big flys to Skydome on Opening Day
The Baltimore Orioles certainly appear posed to hit the ball this summer. As Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the big Opening Day win and big bats from Toronto, we wonder about Anthony Santander’s move to the Blue Jays and how Tyler O’Neill, Cedric Mullins and the booming bats of the Orioles’ outfield will fare over the long season.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following Opening Day win in Toronto
Luke Jones offers his orange thoughts on the 12-2 blowout final at Rogers Centre on Thursday.
Assessing the Kevin Willard debacle for Terps in College Park
The Maryland Terps season ended with a thud in a Sweet 16 loss to Florida but the madness of March was much more about the dangling head coach and the swirling rumors of his imminent departure for greener pastures at Villanova. Luke Jones and Nestor assess the mess left behind when the highest paid employee of the state has no loyalty to the school, program or his “student athletes” in the NIL and portal era.
Orioles homer their way to blowout win in Toronto on Opening Day
Cedric Mullins and Adley Rutschman each homered twice while Tyler O’Neill homered and reached base five times in his Baltimore debut.
Cedric Mullins reacts to his two-homer day in Orioles’ blowout win in Toronto
Cedric Mullins reacts to his two-homer day in Orioles’ blowout win in Toronto
Tyler O’Neill extends Opening Day homer streak and reaches base five times in impressive Orioles debut
Tyler O’Neill extends Opening Day homer streak and reaches base five times in impressive Orioles debut
Adley Rutschman reflects on monster Opening Day showing after 12-2 win over Toronto
Adley Rutschman reflects on monster Opening Day showing after 12-2 win over Toronto
Zach Eflin tosses six innings of two-run ball in Opening Day win
Zach Eflin tosses six innings of two-run ball in Opening Day win
Brandon Hyde on Orioles’ Opening Day explosion: “We showed what kind of offense we can be”
Brandon Hyde on Orioles’ Opening Day explosion: “We showed what kind of offense we can be”
Henderson set to start rehab assignment as Orioles finalize Opening Day roster in Toronto
With Gunnar Henderson on the injured list, Jackson Holliday began the 2025 season as the starting shortstop in Toronto.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts entering 2025 season
Baltimore aims to qualify for the postseason for the third straight year, something it hasn’t done since 1969-71.
Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post joins Nestor and Luke to discuss MLB money, future and Orioles payroll realities
With Grayson Rodriguez and Andrew Kittredge unavailable for Opening Day, Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post joins Nestor and Luke at Pizza John’s in Essex on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to the state of the arms’ race in baseball and where the Baltimore Orioles will get innings this season.
Luke Jones and Nestor ponder the Orioles bottom heavy pitching prospects with Gibson return
With the late addition of Kyle Gibson to remedy the loss of Grayson Rodriguez to the starting rotation to start the campaign, Luke Jones and Nestor ponder the Orioles’ suddenly bottom heavy pitching prospects with injuries and one-year, veteran pitchers trying to keep a contender in games while Mike Elias and the organization regroup on the road to Opening Day.
Ravens add veteran Chidobe Awuzie for outside cornerback depth
Though talented, the 6-foot, 202-pound defensive back has dealt with a number of injuries in recent years.
Important information about your children and online chat rooms turning ugly
It’s unthinkable but “sextortion” is happening to children locally and Kelly Truax of GBMC’s Safe Program joined the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for a community awareness message about the strangers your children can easily interact with online. Please support their April 11th “Walk A Mile In Their Shoes” event on the GBMC Towson campus to raise funds.
Doug DeCinces joins Nestor to reminisce about Orioles baseball and winning teams that created The Magic in Baltimore
It’s been a long time since we’ve connected with former Orioles third baseman Doug DeCinces but this tribute to Brooks Robinson, homage to that night in 1979 against the Tigers and the joys of being a part of the Roar From 34 and Memorial Stadium on those summer nights was special. Let the “Godfather” of Orioles Magic reminisce about what it meant to wear a Baltimore Orioles jersey and represent the team in the community at Nestor’s Eastwood Little League banquet on Dundalk Avenue 48 years ago.
Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post joins Nestor and Luke to talk Opening Day realities for Orioles
Can Adley Rutschman return to his All Star form? Will Gunnar Henderson be healthy in April? Can Jackson Holliday stick this time? Will Colton Cowser and Jordan Westburg continue to surge? Our pal Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post joins Luke Jones and Nestor talk Opening Day realities for Orioles as the Maryland Crab Cake Tour moved to Pizza John’s in Essex for some expert baseball talk.
Realities of arms, pitching and money in MLB
With Grayson Rodriguez and Andrew Kittredge unavailable for Opening Day, Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post joins Nestor and Luke at Pizza John’s in Essex on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to the state of the arms’ race in baseball and where the Baltimore Orioles will get innings this season.
Luke Jones and Nestor try to sort out Bautista, bullpen and the bump as Orioles prepare for opener
We’re pretty sure the Baltimore Orioles are gonna hit the ball this season but as Opening Day in Toronto looms this week, Luke Jones and Nestor convened at their favorite pizza joint in Essex to try to sort out Felix Bautista, a depleted bullpen and who will go to the the bump as the Birds prepare to fly north for the opener.
Former Delegate Todd Schuler joins Nestor for a democracy discussion about Executive Orders and three branches of government
When it’s time to interpret law and order and coming to Essex, we turned to former Delegate Todd Schuler of Blondell Miller Schuler to educate us on branches of government and Executive power as we learned in social studies. A Maryland Crab Cake Tour democracy discussion about checks and balances and the consequences of elections.
Janeisa Lashley of Coppin State schools Nestor on 125 years of West Baltimore education and heritage as big celebration begins
As our longtime flagship partner at Coppin State University turns 125 years old, we welcome Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement Janeisa Lashley to school Nestor on the power of the HBCU education and all of the big celebration plans on campus this year.
Doug Workman of Liberty Pure Solutions educate Nestor about local water and ways to make it safe and tasty for consumption
It’s been a while since we’ve talked water safety with our friend Doug Workman of Liberty Pure Solutions, who continues to educate Nestor about local water impurities, well water and ways to make it safe and tasty for consumption. “Be a filter or buy a filter” simplifies the reality.
Luke Jones and Nestor pay homage to Queen as Terps head to Sweet 16 hitting royal red shot
It wasn’t the most consistent performance against a pesky Colorado State Rams squad but the Maryland Terps managed to hit big shots down the stretch in Seattle on Sunday night and Baltimore’s Derik Queen wanted the ball and got it to send the program to its first Sweet 16 since 2016. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the rare air of San Francisco on Thursday night and a chance to stalk history against Florida.
Time for Rubenstein to raise bar – and payroll – to get Orioles to October success
Can Adley Rutschman return to his All Star form? Will Gunnar Henderson be healthy in April? Can Jackson Holliday stick this time? Will Colton Cowser and Jordan Westburg continue to surge? Our pal Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post joins Luke Jones and Nestor talk Opening Day realities for Orioles as the Maryland Crab Cake Tour moved to Pizza John’s in Essex for some expert baseball talk.
Is a “bottom heavy” starting rotation really World Series worthy?
With the late addition of Kyle Gibson to remedy the loss of Grayson Rodriguez to the starting rotation to start the campaign, Luke Jones and Nestor ponder the Orioles’ suddenly bottom heavy pitching prospects with injuries and one-year, veteran pitchers trying to keep a contender in games while Mike Elias and the organization regroup on the road to Opening Day.
Willard gets March moment as the Baltimore Queen kiss takes Terps to Sweet 16
It wasn’t the most consistent performance against a pesky Colorado State Rams squad but the Maryland Terps managed to hit big shots down the stretch in Seattle on Sunday night and Baltimore’s Derik Queen wanted the ball and got it to send the program to its first Sweet 16 since 2016. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the rare air of San Francisco on Thursday night and a chance to stalk history against Florida.
Orioles throwing whatever they can at pitching to create a mound of concern
We’re pretty sure the Baltimore Orioles are gonna hit the ball this season but as Opening Day in Toronto looms this week, Luke Jones and Nestor convened at their favorite pizza joint in Essex to try to sort out Felix Bautista, a depleted bullpen and who will go to the the bump as the Birds prepare to fly north for the opener.
Henderson to start season on 10-day IL as Orioles’ Opening Day roster takes shape
What was inevitable became official Sunday with news that All-Star shortstop Gunnar Henderson won’t be ready for Thursday’s opener in Toronto.
Reminder: Signing Executive Orders does not create law in the United States of America
When it’s time to interpret law and order and coming to Essex, we turned to former Delegate Todd Schuler of Blondell Miller Schuler to educate us on branches of government and Executive power as we learned in social studies. A Maryland Crab Cake Tour democracy discussion about checks and balances and the consequences of elections.
Important information about your children and danger of online chat rooms
Kelly Truax of GBMC educates Nestor on Sextortion online issues for children and April 11th event to benefit SAFE
Former AG Brian Frosh joins Nestor to discuss democracy, laws, checks and balances and why America doesn’t have a King
The United States of America has changed dramatically over the last eight weeks. Former Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh joins Nestor to discuss democracy, laws, checks and balances and why America doesn’t have a King. A refresher course and re-education on what we were all taught in middle school Social Studies class about The Constitution and the law of the land.
Returning Gibson brings more of same to Orioles’ bottom-heavy starting rotation
In 2024, the 37-year-old Kyle Gibson made 30 starts for the fourth straight season and seventh time in his career.
Getting educated about local water and the safest consumption
It’s been a while since we’ve talked water safety with our friend Doug Workman of Liberty Pure Solutions, who continues to educate Nestor about local water impurities, well water and ways to make it safe and tasty for consumption. “Be a filter or buy a filter” simplifies the reality.
