Orioles agree to terms with veteran starter Chris Bassitt to complete rotation mix
Baltimore will reportedly sign the soon-to-be 37-year-old to a one-year, $18.5 million contract.
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Luke Jones and Nestor debate Terrell Suggs and Marshal Yanda Hall of Fame credentials
Who goes in first? Will they both go in at all? Luke Jones and Nestor debate the final steps for Baltimore Ravens’ Terrell Suggs and Marshal Yanda to make the next step toward Hall of Fame induction after being finalists again at Costas Inn in Timonium as part of “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” Week.
Feting Macdonald without questioning Minter while awaiting Lamar to sign
We’re onto next season! As the Seahawks were crowned Super Bowl LX champions, Luke Jones and Nestor marinate beyond a boring game and honor the Mike Macdonald defensive show in Seattle while acknowledging it’s now “go time” for Eric DeCosta to get a deal done with Lamar Jackson as rookie head coach Jesse Minter settles into his new role in Owings Mills with the NFL Combine less than two weeks away.
Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday to open season on injured list after breaking bone in hand
The 22-year-old will undergo surgery to remove the hamate bone in his right hand.
The Jason Los Foundation powers up a special bond of friends into local action and love
The Smalltimore story of a local friend suddenly lost inspired a connected group of community-minded folks to surround a widow and her children by honoring his legacy through The Jason Los Foundation, powering up a special bond of friends into local action and love. And, of course, the best stories are told over tasty Pizza John’s in Essex on “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” with a whole cheering section for Cynthia Los, who made her debut in telling tales of her late husband.
Finding loving homes for children is what CASA Baltimore County is all about
In a weary world with so many problems, the folks at CASA Baltimore County are providing leadership and care for foster children in need of loving, caring home environments. Jennifer Stine of CASA Baltimore County tells Nestor about the organization and he confides about his amazing adoptive parents who wanted and needed a child in Dundalk 50 years ago. This one is personal.
Natasha Guynes shares the HER Resiliency Center story with Nestor and reinforces that women in distress need to be heard
Natasha Guynes, CEO and founder of the HER Resiliency Center, joined Nestor and Andy Kobus of United Rentals at Koco’s Pub on “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” to discuss the organization’s mission to support women survivors of trauma, particularly those in marginalized communities, highlighting the challenges women face in being believed and the systemic issues that perpetuate abuse.
Bringing the B & Dee’s Baltimore Love to nourish and make a difference in our city
The mission of B & Dee’s Baltimore Love is to provide hot meals and groceries to those in need in the city and Tramour WIlson brings his passion to Nestor at Koco’s Pub in Lauraville for “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” to tell the whole story of their Sandtown community group and how you can help.
Ravens name Anthony Levine as new special teams coordinator
Levine played in Baltimore for 10 seasons and was one of the better special-teams players in franchise history.
Still lifting men and women through community and recovery at Helping Up Mission
It’s been far too long since we’ve properly told the amazing story of Helping Up Mission and were delighted that Dan Stoltzfus dropped by Koco’s Pub on “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” to discuss what happened with the two bags of donations Nestor left last summer at the doors of one of the venerable institutions that stands for what it says: helping people up.
Pitting the realities of pit bulls with educated, loving owners at Bmore Dog
There’s not much you won’t do for your dog but we all know the stories of what others have done to lose care of their animals and Erin Scott of Bmore Dog is here to educate, support and provide help for dog lovers in under-served communities. She joined Nestor for “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” at El Guapo in Catonsville and emphasized the importance of teaching pet owners and children about animal care and safety.
Jonathan Rondeau gives Nestor to arc of how Fello helps local folks with disabilities thrive
Founded in 1961 by parents who wanted their children with disabilities to have the same rights and opportunities as any other community member, formerly The Arc Central Chesapeake rebranded last year as Fello to go even deeper into its mission and serve the unmet needs of more local people. We welcomed good fellow Jonathan Rondeau to El Guapo for “A Cup Of Soup or Bowl” to update Nestor on all of the current work of the new Fello with folks in our community.
Sports cartoonist Ricig joins Nestor with offseason realities for Baltimore Orioles and Ravens fans to reset
It’s always time well spent with our oldest sports newspaper pal and lifer cartoonist Mike Ricigliano, who resumed his Ko-host role at Koco’s Pub for “A Cup of Soup Or Bowl” talking about the Orioles and Ravens fortunes this year. But, more importantly, Ricig told Nestor the story about his wife’s family heading to Kenya to help families and children in need in Africa via Future In Our Hands charity mission.
Sharing love and generosity for babies at Share Baby
The good folks at Share Baby distribute items to needy mothers and fathers for babies in Baltimore. Nadya Dutchin joins Nestor at Costas Inn in Timonium for “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” week and educates us on pampering and parenting needs for toddlers and helping families in our city.
The importance of supporting homeless youth with education and community awareness via Empower4Life
The local teachers and helpers powering up Empower4Life provide educational and resource programs for children experiencing homelessness, including partnering with shelters and schools. Ashley Fallon and Trish Woodward join Nestor at Pizza John’s in Essex for “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” week to emphasize the importance of addressing basic needs to ensure children can focus on their education around the beltway.
Dr. Tamirra Lucas gives Nestor the strategy to a modern entrepreneurial education and degree at Coppin State
The modern path to making money and having a career is certainly different in the present “hustle” world of being a business instead of finding a job. Dr. Tamirra Lucas heads up the Center for Strategic Entrepreneurs at Coppin State University and gives Nestor an education in the strategy to a modern entrepreneurial education and degree at Coppin State. Learning about learning…
Working with local people who need a job to help find the right one
There are success stories all over Baltimore about putting people back to work after the pandemic and Renee Barnes of the Baltimore County Workforce Development – located a block from his childhood home near Eastpoint Mall in Dundalk – is always a reach away for local folks who want and need to work in our region.
Giving students in Baltimore County more support to lift our community
Pete Dimitriades of Student Support Network updates Nestor on helping kids in Baltimore County schools with food and necessities
The Breakfast Club Cats will rescue your feline heart
From the neighborhoods in Essex and beyond, Alysia Witherington and Kim Shewell capture local cat colonies to spay, neuter and fix a new home and heart with their feline love via Breakfast Club Cats rescue, which Nestor learned about at Pizza John’s on “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” week. You’ll never regret welcoming a kitty into your life! Here’s your chance…
P.J. Shafer and Ariyanna Anderson of Itineris educate Nestor about helping adults with autism with inclusion
Longtime WNST listener and Baltimore autism advocate P.J. Shafer returns for “A Cup Of Soup or Bowl” at Costas Timonium and this time brings Ariyanna Anderson of Itineris to educate Nestor about helping adults with autism with inclusion and living their happiest and most helpful lives.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts at start of 2026 spring training
Luke Jones offers his latest orange musings as pitchers and catchers report to Sarasota.
Making a debate over Hall of Fame credentials of Yanda and Suggs
Who goes in first? Will they both go in at all? Luke Jones and Nestor debate the final steps for Baltimore Ravens’ Terrell Suggs and Marshal Yanda to make the next step toward Hall of Fame induction after being finalists again at Costas Inn in Timonium as part of “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” Week.
Steaming ahead with robotics, students and competitive engineering fun in Baltimore City
It was a gathering of self-proclaimed nerds and STEAM teachers Dave Brelsford of Mervo, John Bachman of Western and City and Brian Watson of Poly join Nestor at Koco’s Pub to educate him on bringing city students together with science, math and arts programming to excel in robotics, prepare for college and excel in the real world with solutions to problems.
For people lacking ample shelter and employment, Project PLASE is there to help
Sure, the spelling is a little different but you’ll remember this place called Project PLASE once you meet Karen Thomas and Tiana Samuels, who join Nestor at El Guapo in Catonsville to share the work being done to help folks get off the streets of Baltimore and onto a better life. We love the local stories of inspiration and “the helpers” during “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” Week.
Sports cartoonist Ricig discusses family mission in Africa and Orioles and Ravens new directives in Baltimore
It’s always time well spent with our oldest sports newspaper pal and lifer cartoonist Mike Ricigliano, who resumed his Ko-host role at Koco’s Pub for “A Cup of Soup Or Bowl” talking about the Orioles and Ravens fortunes this year. But, more importantly, Ricig told Nestor the story about his wife’s family heading to Kenya to help families and children in need in Africa via Future In Our Hands charity mission.
Continuing to help support adults with autism via love and inclusion at Itineris
Longtime WNST listener and Baltimore autism advocate P.J. Shafer returns for “A Cup Of Soup or Bowl” at Costas Timonium and this time brings Ariyanna Anderson of Itineris to educate Nestor about helping adults with autism with inclusion and living their happiest and most helpful lives.
Dr. Dermell Brunson brings Nestor the art of the love at LTYC and awakening the arts in Baltimore
Serving thousands of students throughout the region by activating the love of the arts, Dr. Dermell Brunson of Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center (LTYC) brings Nestor the music and gospel of community at Faidley’s Seafood in Lexington Market to kick off A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week.
“We need to listen to women who have experienced violence”
Natasha Guynes, CEO and founder of the HER Resiliency Center, joined Nestor and Andy Kobus of United Rentals at Koco’s Pub on “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” to discuss the organization’s mission to support women survivors of trauma, particularly those in marginalized communities, highlighting the challenges women face in being believed and the systemic issues that perpetuate abuse.
Moving The Arc to Fello and continuing to serve local folks with disabilities
Founded in 1961 by parents who wanted their children with disabilities to have the same rights and opportunities as any other community member, formerly The Arc Central Chesapeake rebranded last year as Fello to go even deeper into its mission and serve the unmet needs of more local people. We welcomed good fellow Jonathan Rondeau to El Guapo for “A Cup Of Soup or Bowl” to update Nestor on all of the current work of the new Fello with folks in our community.
Omar Tarabishi of Leftover Love tells Nestor about nourishing the soul with food for the people in rescuing neighborhood food
Our “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” week is always best when we’re talking about meeting basic human needs on the streets of Baltimore and Omar Tarabishi of Leftover Love joined Nestor at Faidley’s Seafood in Lexington Market to discuss nourishing the soul with food for the people in rescuing neighborhood food for the less fortunate.
John Martin of The Maryland Lottery educates Nestor on betting on The Big Game
It’s Super Bowl time again and it remains the biggest sporting event in America to lay wagers on along with the food, drink and party. John Martin of The Maryland Lottery educates Nestor on the modern ease and cautions of betting on The Big Game and ways to get help for those who will miss the football season a little too much after its over.
Brianna Rock tells Nestor about getting SMART at UMMS in preventing violence and solving crisis
As the supervisor of the violence prevention program at UMMS Shock Trauma, Brianna Rock sees the hardest side of life in our city. She joined Nestor at Faidley’s at Lexington Market as part of our A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl series to educate folks about addressing violence through a public health approach, which includes holistic support for victims, legal aid, and mental health services.
Ravens greats Suggs, Yanda fall short of Pro Football Hall of Fame for second straight year
Both Terrell Suggs and Marshal Yanda made the final seven before falling short of the 80% of votes required for election.
Betting on The Big Game the modern way – safely and legally
It’s Super Bowl time again and it remains the biggest sporting event in America to lay wagers on along with the food, drink and party. John Martin of The Maryland Lottery educates Nestor on the modern ease and cautions of betting on The Big Game and ways to get help for those who will miss the football season a little too much after its over.
Orioles subtract from questionable bullpen to add utility infielder from Arizona
Baltimore traded reliever Kade Strowd to the Diamondbacks for infielder Blaze Alexander on Thursday.
Bringing the leaders of tomorrow together right now through love of the arts
Serving thousands of students throughout the region by activating the love of the arts, Dr. Dermell Brunson of Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center (LTYC) brings Nestor the music and gospel of community at Faidley’s Seafood in Lexington Market to kick off A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week.
Feeling the love with leftovers for Baltimore people in need of a meal
Our “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” week is always best when we’re talking about meeting basic human needs on the streets of Baltimore and Omar Tarabishi of Leftover Love joined Nestor at Faidley’s Seafood in Lexington Market to discuss nourishing the soul with food for the people in rescuing neighborhood food for the less fortunate.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor assess the Minter hire and his Harbaugh background as Ravens retool
It turns out that John Harbaugh really wasn’t the Baltimore Ravens head coach for life. And, now, we’ll all have to get used to the freshly minted face of the franchise as Leonard Raskin and Nestor assess the Jesse Minter hire. And the famously anti-Michigan, pro-Buckeye financial guy has to accept the former foe as savior.
Reviewing Ravens’ rookie class after 2025 season
First-round safety Malaki Starks led Baltimore in defensive snaps in 2025.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss return of Anthony Weaver as defensive coordinator of Baltimore Ravens
We’re so old that we remember when young Anthony Weaver was a Baltimore Ravens draft pick from Notre Dame and NFL hopeful playing on the defensive line. With rookie head coach Jesse Minter calling the plays for the defense, he turned to a trusted Owings Mills veteran in bringing Weaver back for third time to the organization as the new defensive coordinator. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the decision and the personnel in making it work.
