Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series sweep of White Sox
New assistant John Mabry brings extensive major league playing and coaching experience to Baltimore’s staff.
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Morton turns in best start of season as Orioles complete sweep of White Sox in 3-2 win
Charlie Morton allowed one unearned run in a season-high 6 2/3 innings to earn his second win of the season.
Bryan Baker earns second save of career as Orioles complete sweep of White Sox
Bryan Baker earns second save of career as Orioles complete sweep of White Sox
Charlie Morton breaks down his second strong start in row following Orioles’ 3-2 win over White Sox
Charlie Morton breaks down his second strong start in row following Orioles’ 3-2 win over White Sox
Tony Mansolino reflects on Orioles’ 3-2 win to complete sweep of White Sox
Tony Mansolino reflects on Orioles’ 3-2 win to complete sweep of White Sox
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the big problems of David Rubenstein and sudden irrelevance of Baltimore Orioles baseball this summer
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the big problems of David Rubenstein and the sudden irrelevance of the Baltimore Orioles’ season this summer as the team heads West for a week of late night, last place baseball amidst injuries, a lack of leadership and accountability. Have you seen the lineup? Have you seen the pitching? Have you seen the owner who was giving out bobbleheads of himself last month?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the final exit of Justin Tucker and Ravens OTA questions on the field
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the final exit of Justin Tucker and the many manueverings of the Baltimore Ravens’ OTA questions on – and off – the field as spring football practice heats up in Owings Mills before mandatory camp later in June.
The real legacy of the Irsay name in Indiana
Two old sportswriters with tales to tell of the Jim Irsay they got to know long after Bob Irsay pirated the Baltimore Colts off to Indiana amidst the cloak of darkness. Longtime Indianapolis NFL insider and sportswriter Bob Kravitz tells Nestor about the Colts legacy that Jim Irsay has left behind in the friendly heart of the midwest.
Saving money with better habits
These guys are usually talking sports but this time our financial guru Leonard Raskin discusses better health and better life insurance as the Orioles flounder on life support.
Sports logo artist Todd Radom discusses the color orange and Orioles designs of yore and now
Our sports logo artist and fashionista Todd Radom discusses the color orange and the Baltimore Orioles’ designs of yore and now, among many other fashion faux pas in Major League Baseball this summer with the city connect jersey that have the Boston Red Sox inexplicably wearing the color of their wall. Who dreams up this nonsense?
Only one man can “fix” the Baltimore Orioles? But, where is he?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the big problems of David Rubenstein and the sudden irrelevance of the Baltimore Orioles’ season this summer as the team heads West for a week of late night, last place baseball amidst injuries, a lack of leadership and accountability. Have you seen the lineup? Have you seen the pitching? Have you seen the owner who was giving out bobbleheads of himself last month?
The arrogant escape Loop of kicking the Tucker allegations quietly to the summer curb
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the final exit of Justin Tucker and the many manueverings of the Baltimore Ravens’ OTA questions on – and off – the field as spring football practice heats up in Owings Mills before mandatory camp later in June.
The younger Irsay will be remembered very differently in Indianapolis
It’s been 41 years since former Colts head coach Rick Venturi helped the Irsay family pack the Mayflower vans for Indianapolis as the request of young Jimmy Irsay. The lifer NFL coach schools Nestor on the Jim Irsay he grew to knew and worked for after the Baltimore Colts moved to Indy in the middle of night on March 28, 1984.
Mountcastle becomes latest to go on Orioles’ 10-day injured list
First baseman Ryan Mountcastle hurt his hamstring late in Friday’s win over the Chicago White Sox.
Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery tells story of man who nearly threw away a million dollar winning ticket
Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery tells us the story of local man who nearly threw away a million dollar winning scratch-off ticket and more fun winners as summer promotions kick in for more fun and winner tales of cashing in.
Holly Rowe of ESPN joins Nestor to discuss growth of WNBA and her good works and cancer journey
Holly Rowe of ESPN joins Nestor to discuss the growth of women’s sports, highlighting the visit of the Indiana Fever and Caitlyn Clark to Baltimore, and discusses her cancer journey and giving back through programs with young athletes like the Good Works team raising over $300,000 for research.
Gunnar Henderson reflects on joining exclusive list of Orioles with 400 career hits before 24th birthday
Gunnar Henderson reflects on joining exclusive list of Orioles with 400 career hits before 24th birthday
Ryan O’Hearn talks being part of Friday’s double steal and hiring of new Orioles assistant coach John Mabry
Ryan O’Hearn talks being part of Friday’s double steal and hiring of new Orioles assistant coach John Mabry
Eflin tosses seven shutout innings as Orioles edge White Sox in 2-1 final
Zach Eflin bounced back from back-to-back rough starts with his best outing of the season.
Zach Eflin tosses season-high seven innings of shutout ball in Friday’s victory
Zach Eflin tosses season-high seven innings of shutout ball in Friday’s victory
Tony Mansolino reacts to Orioles’ 2-1 win over White Sox and provides update on Ryan Mountcastle’s health
Tony Mansolino reacts to Orioles’ 2-1 win over White Sox and provides update on Ryan Mountcastle’s health
Orioles add Mabry to coaching staff, place Mullins on 10-day injured list
Center fielder Cedric Mullins had missed three of Baltimore’s last five games with a hamstring strain.
Throwing it all away? Always check twice…
Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery tells us the story of local man who nearly threw away a million dollar winning scratch-off ticket and more fun winners as summer promotions kick in for more fun and winner tales of cashing in.
Orange ya glad that the Orioles reached back for the pumpkin pajamas?
Our sports logo artist and fashionista Todd Radom discusses the color orange and the Baltimore Orioles’ designs of yore and now, among many other fashion faux pas in Major League Baseball this summer with the city connect jersey that have the Boston Red Sox inexplicably wearing the color of their wall. Who dreams up this nonsense?
Are you as disgusted by the Orioles as we are?
The losing. The lack of accountability. The runners left on base. Last place. The empty stadium. All of it stinks. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss their mutual disgust with Orioles leadership and performance on field.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts during first week of OTAs
Baltimore enjoyed superb attendance for the first full-team workout open to media on Wednesday.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss life of Jim Henneman and old time Baltimore sportswriters and sages
Back in the 1980s, baseball coverage at The Evening Sun was sacred and Jim Henneman was the sage leader of Baltimore Orioles’ coverage and made quite an impression on a teenager who wanted to be a sportswriter. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the incredible baseball life of “Henny” and all of the old-timer Baltimore sports media legends who kept the stories of Brooks and Frank alive over the years.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss their mutual disgust with Orioles leadership and performance on field
The losing. The lack of accountability. The runners left on base. Last place. The empty stadium. All of it stinks. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss their mutual disgust with Orioles leadership and performance on field.
Andrews calls January heartbreak “all part of the story” to motivate him for 2025 and beyond
“The thing about sports is that it doesn’t always fall your way. It doesn’t always go your way, but it’s how you bounce back.”
Mark Andrews said last January’s failures “all part of the story” to motivate him
Mark Andrews said last January’s failures “all part of the story” to motivate him
Odafe Oweh discusses beefing up entering contract year with Ravens
Odafe Oweh discusses beefing up entering contract year with Ravens
Isaiah Likely on Ravens’ strong OTA attendance: “Everybody got the memo after the last game”
Isaiah Likely on Ravens’ strong OTA attendance: “Everybody got the memo after the last game”
Harbaugh discusses Ravens’ “complicated” decision to release Justin Tucker
Head coach John Harbaugh spoke with reporters for the first time since Tucker’s release earlier this month.
John Harbaugh talks Ravens OTA headlines from Owings Mills
John Harbaugh talks Ravens OTA headlines from Owings Mills
Hall of Fame football historian Clark Judge joins Nestor to share memories of Jim Irsay and Colts lore
The death of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay hit home in Baltimore last week as Nestor has sought to get the story right since 1984. Hall of Fame football historian Clark Judge joins us to share memories of the son of Bob Irsay and how his legacy in Indiana and his commitment to not be like his father was a promise kept after the Mayflower vans broke our hearts.
Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for OTAs and more Tucker questions for Ravens in Owings Mills
The Baltimore Ravens will open the doors in Owings Mills for organized team activities this week and the questions about Justin Tucker’s “football decision” departure will begin the proceedings of getting ready for the 2025 season. Luke Jones and Nestor prep you for the football of OTAs and more kicking questions for the Ravens’ brass in Owings Mills.
Tomoyuki Sugano overcomes rough beginning to pitch into sixth inning in Tuesday’s loss
Tomoyuki Sugano overcomes rough beginning to pitch into sixth inning in Tuesday’s loss
Tony Mansolino discusses Orioles’ 7-4 loss to St. Louis to snap three-game winning streak
Tony Mansolino discusses Orioles’ 7-4 loss to St. Louis to snap three-game winning streak
Orioles still trying to get health pointed fully in right direction
While avoiding the concussion list to this point, Adley Rutschman remained out of Tuesday’s lineup.
Luke Jones and Nestor relish the joy of discussing an Orioles winning streak
By the end of Memorial Day, the Baltimore Orioles had won three games in a row for the first time in 2025 and Luke Jones and Nestor take a reprieve from all of the last-place woes of an awful baseball team that has questions throughout the organization as May turns to June.
