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The new Lexington Market and CFG Bank Arena promise hope for downtown
The best part of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour is bringing good folks together. It’s no surprise as neighbors, Damye Hahn of Faidley’s Seafood and Ron Legler of The Hippodrome know each other. Hear how they’re working together to make your next downtown theater, sports or music experience safer and more memorable.
Money, money, money and the future of downtown Baltimore
Baltimore City Comptroller Bill Henry talks about how getting more people downtown helps all things about the future of Charm City with Nestor at Faidley’s in Lexington Market on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery and Window Nation.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the torrid pace of the surging and greatly improved Baltimore Orioles
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the torrid pace of the surging and greatly improved Baltimore Orioles
With Lamar signed, what comes next for Ravens?
Luke Jones and Nestor recap the Ravens’ unusually small draft class and discuss what’s next for general manager Eric DeCosta in building a roster for September.
The ghosts (and drink glasses) of Derby past and Preakness future
Essex attorney and recovering politician Todd Schuler joins Nestor at Captain Larry’s in Federal Hill on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss his passion for horse racing, the Kenturky Derby and his weird Cajun spin on Preakness Saturday at his place.
Ravens decline fifth-year option on 2020 first-round inside linebacker Patrick Queen
Baltimore passed on the chance to pay Queen $12.7 million in 2024.
How long can the Orioles keep this winning pace?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the torrid pace of the surging and greatly improved Baltimore Orioles. How is Jorge Mateo doing this? D.L. Hall and Kyle Stowers are coming. Adley Rutschman and Austin Hays are hitting the ball. The starting pitching has been solid. And the back end of the bullpen has been lights out.
At last, The Lamarathon is over!
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the long view of Ravens draft weekend and the end of the Lamar Jackson contract saga and everything that comes next for the franchise that spent the last six months adrift trying to address its quarterback situation.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles and Ravens confluence of relevance during NFL Draft weekend
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles and Ravens confluence of relevance during NFL Draft weekend
Coming back from Patagonia and chilling with a crab cake after Chile
Local realtor Shannon Toback joins Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Captain Larry’s in Federal Hill to renew their radio friendship and to discuss travel, hospitality and hiking the rugged mountains of Patagonia.
Is Baltimore showing the signs of life we all want to see?
Local Baltimore tour expert – and huge Orioles fan – Chris Riehl joins Nestor at Captain Larry’s in Federal Hill on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss what makes Charm City great through his eyes and the ears of folks who are charmed by all that our place has to offer.
The growth and after effects of Chris Rock at the Hippodrome
Our pal Ron Legler of the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center tells Nestor about Broadway life in downtown Baltimore after the epic Chris Rock on Netflix special and what makes the Charm City great.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens first round pick of Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens first round pick of Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers
What to expect from 2023 Ravens draft picks this season and beyond
Wide receiver Zay Flowers should see plenty of action in the slot in Todd Monken’s Baltimore offense.
Luke Jones and Nestor react and opine on historic contract between Ravens and Lamar Jackson
Luke Jones and Nestor react and opine on historic contract between Ravens and Lamar Jackson
A rare NFL Draft weekend when Orioles share center stage
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles and Ravens confluence of relevance during NFL Draft weekend and how Lamar Jackson news has been followed by emergence of Adley Rutschman and Grayson Rodriguez as the boys of an orange summer in Baltimore.
Ravens throw late curve by drafting injured USC guard Andrew Vorhees in seventh round
“We have every expectation that he will be playing winning football for us in 2024.”
After April “whirlwind” including Jackson extension, DeCosta, Ravens feeling “good tired” after draft weekend
“I think we all feel pretty good, but we also realize we still have work to do.”
Bringing purple roses for Flowers and wondering just how much Lamar will throw in Monken offense?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens first round pick of Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers and add up the plethora of wide receivers in the new room for offensive coordinator Todd Monken. A new revolution of purple football is underway.
Making sense of the dollars of the $260 million marriage of Lamar and Ravens
Luke Jones and Nestor react and opine on historic contract between Ravens and Lamar Jackson. Even though there really isn’t a battle, they greatly disagree on who won the war between the MVP quarterback and the billionaire owner.
Ravens add defensive depth on final day of 2023 NFL draft
Outside linebacker Tavius Robinson is only the second Ole Miss player to be drafted by Baltimore, joining Michael Oher in 2009.
A last pitch to win $50,000 on one Orioles home run
John Martin of Maryland Lottery gives another pitch for Home Run Riches and chance to win 50 grand for 50 years when the Baltimore Orioles hit their 50th homer of the season. And they’re hitting a lot of them quickly so far…
Ravens steer away from need in selecting Clemson linebacker Trenton Simpson in third round
Simpson’s selection adds uncertainty to the future of of 2020 first-round pick Patrick Queen.
Zay Flowers on teaming with fellow South Florida native Lamar Jackson: “It’s going to be a lot of plays being made”
The 2023 first-round pick was introduced to the media in Owings Mills on Friday afternoon.
Lamar Jackson, Ravens come to terms on five-year deal after years of negotiations
A deal more than two years in the making finally made it across the finish line hours before the start of the NFL draft on Thursday.
Ravens brass reflects on one of most exciting days in team history after Jackson extension, Flowers pick
“Our appreciation and love for Lamar [Jackson] has never wavered, but it was business as well.”
Zay Flowers: “I knew if I got to No. 22, I was going to be a Raven”
The first-round wide receiver says he “can do whatever you need me to do” after a productive career at Boston College.
Ravens select Boston College receiver Zay Flowers with 22nd pick in 2023 NFL draft
On the same day Lamar Jackson signed a new contract, the Ravens gave him another pass-catching weapon.
Will 2023 NFL draft bring bombshell or blip for Ravens?
The Ravens-related buzz on the eve of the draft stemmed from a SpongeBob tweet posted by Lamar Jackson late Tuesday.
Wells, Orioles grind to 6-2 victory over Boston for fifth straight series win
Baltimore used three sacrifice flies and two sacrifice bunts to finish a 5-1 homestand and improve to 16-8.
Orioles manager Hyde hoping Austin Hays misses “just a few days” with bruised hand
The starting left fielder wasn’t in Wednesday’s lineup as the Orioles wrapped their series with Boston.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following 15-7 start to 2023 campaign
Baltimore has won seven straight to move into second place in the AL East.
Orioles overcome early 4-0 deficit against Boston for seventh straight win
Yennier Cano registered his first career save in the 5-4 victory for Baltimore, who is now 15-7.
Hyde not surprised to see top overall pick Holliday already promoted to High-A Aberdeen
Manager Brandon Hyde touched on a variety of topics prior to Monday’s series opener with Boston.
Ravens bring back cornerback Seymour, officially sign quarterback Huntley to restricted tender
Kevon Seymour finished fourth on the 2022 team in special-teams snaps despite missing three games.
Orange fever in April with Orioles off to red-hot start
Luke Jones and Nestor catch the fever of Orioles Magic winning streak and NFL Draft week
Wild pitch sends Orioles to sixth straight win in 2-1 final over Detroit in 10 innings
Adam Frazier scored the winning run as Baltimore improved to 14-7, the third-best start through 21 games in club history.
Pleased with start to 2023, Hyde now wants to see Orioles continue to get better as season advances
“I think that we come to the park and expect to win. … But there’s definitely more excitement in the city.”
Karen Burkhardt of Chespeake Feline Association brings the love of kittens and cats to Nestor at Pappas in Bel Air
Karen Burkhardt of Chespeake Feline Association brings the love of kittens and cats to Nestor at Pappas in Bel Air
