Orioles make smart and necessary move signing Basallo to long-term deal
Baltimore not only made a savvy move extending an immensely talented 21-year-old, but it’s an encouraging signal to fans.
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Luke Jones joins Nestor at Faidley’s to preview the Ravens final fake football weekend and edge of roster cuts as Buffalo looms large and soon
When Lamar Jackson walks off the practice field, it’s big news in Owings Mills and around the NFL. Turns out, we think this was a lot about a little. But, time will tell. Luke Jones joins Nestor at Faidley’s to preview the Ravens final fake football weekend and edge of roster cuts as Buffalo looms large and soon.
Luke Jones look to Basallo and Beavers and youth movement for Orioles hope after bad Bautista news
As the Elton John and Bernie Taupin of Baltimore sports radio, Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio are really in the same room arguing the future of the Orioles. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour and the #TastyNes 27th WNST Anniversary brought them together at Faidley’s Seafood in Lexington Market to discuss what’s left to look for in a last place baseball team. A look to Basallo, Beavers and the youth movement for Birdland hope after more bad news on Bautista and Rutschman.
Ravens-Commanders preseason primer: Five bubble players to watch
Will special-teams contributions keep second-year safety Beau Brade on the 53-man roster?
Comptroller Brooke Lierman talks the money of Maryland with Nestor at MACo
Jobs and revenue and taxes. Comptroller Brooke Lierman returns to discuss Maryland’s reliance on the federal government and the impact of terrorizing immigrants in agricultural communities around our state.
John Martin and Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery give Nestor the MACo annual report and where the dough goes
Every year at the MACo event in Ocean City, John Martin and Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery give Nestor a full report and where all of the dough goes through casino and sports wagering and the many streams of revenue and distribution for the state’s gambling agency. It’s more interesting than you think…
State Delegate Sean Stinnett returns to WNST with praise from Nestor for his community commitment
It’s been two decades since Sean Stinnett interned and worked at WNST and Nestor beams with pride during this lengthy chat with now-State Delegate Stinnett in Ocean City at the MACo event, bringing Maryland citizens together to discuss real community commitment in West Baltimore.
Frederick Mayor Michael O’Connor gives Nestor the keys to the Keys baseball return
The Baltimore Orioles are coming back to Frederick and Mayor Michael O’Connor is here to tell Nestor all about it. Just one more reason to jump in the car and head west to one of our favorite little snack towns toward the mountains.
Everything stops when Lamar leaves the field…
When Lamar Jackson walks off the practice field, it’s big news in Owings Mills and around the NFL. Turns out, we think this was a lot about a little. But, time will tell. Luke Jones joins Nestor at Faidley’s to preview the Ravens final fake football weekend and edge of roster cuts as Buffalo looms large and soon.
Can Basallo be the big bat Orioles need to win?
As the Elton John and Bernie Taupin of Baltimore sports radio, Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio are rarely in the same room arguing the future of the Orioles. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour and the #TastyNes 27th WNST Anniversary brought them together at Faidley’s Seafood in Lexington Market to discuss what’s left to look for in a last place baseball team. A look to Basallo, Beavers and the youth movement for Birdland hope after more bad news on Bautista and Rutschman.
Solving issues in District 4 with Councilman Mark Conway
There are plenty of fresh faces in local government and some are even folks who grew up elsewhere and fell in love with Baltimore. City Councilman Mark Conway tells Nestor why he got involved in local politics and what he’s trying to do to lift the 4th District and solve problems.
Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan educates Nestor about the wind energy issue at the beach
It’s a lot more complicated than even destroying the sunrise view of the Atlantic Ocean from the boardwalk in Ocean City, Maryland forever. As Mayor Rick Meehan points out, there’s far more at stake for the ecology and economy of our favorite lifelong resort and its future with the pending fight for the shoreline.
Dylan Beavers hits first major league homer in Orioles’ 7-2 loss to Houston on Thursday
Dylan Beavers hits first major league homer in Orioles’ 7-2 loss to Houston on Thursday
Rutschman to IL with another oblique strain, Orioles feel for Bautista after shoulder surgery
Whether Adley Rutschman returns before season’s end is up in the air, but Samuel Basallo will become the primary catcher in the meantime.
Councilwoman Odette Ramos discusses housing in Baltimore and I.C.E. terrorizing local communities
We always discuss housing and urban development with Councilwoman Odette Ramos but when the I.C.E. folks are randomly targeting Latinos and Trump has taken over Washington D.C. with force, you can expect the only elected Latina in Baltimore City to have a lot of questions for masked federal agents terrorizing our local communities and citizens of color.
No. 21 on #TastyNes Tour and WNST Baltimore 27th Anniversary Countdown: Old Salty’s in Hoopers Island
It’s the most beautiful drive in the state of Maryland. Make a right turn in Cambridge and find yourself lost in the beauty of the nature of Blackwater Refuge en route to Fishing Creek and Hoopers Island for a delicious crab cake and a remote oasis off the beaten path of the Eastern Shore.
Despite missing Ravens practice, Lamar Jackson “going to be good” after X-ray negative on foot
Head coach John Harbaugh held his star quarterback out of Thursday’s practice, but he said there’s no reason for concern.
John Harbaugh reiterates Lamar Jackson “going to be good” after X-ray negative on foot
John Harbaugh reiterates Lamar Jackson “going to be good” after X-ray negative on foot
Former Hagerstown Mayor Emily Keller updates Nestor on Maryland Opioid Response assignment at MACo
Our favorite feisty former Mayor of Hagerstown Emily Keller updates Nestor on her evolving role as the Special Secretary of Opioid Response under the Wes Moore administration and the role of Naloxone in saving lives during an overdose crisis.
The keys to getting Keys baseball back to Birdland with Frederick Mayor O’Connor
The Baltimore Orioles are coming back to Frederick and Mayor Michael O’Connor is here to tell Nestor all about it. Just one more reason to jump in the car and head west to one of our favorite little snack towns toward the mountains.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts leading up to Saturday’s preseason finale
A team spokesman assured Lamar Jackson is “totally fine” after he was stepped on and exited practice early on Wednesday.
Discussing federal jobs and the money of Maryland with Comptroller Lierman
Jobs and revenue and taxes. Comptroller Brooke Lierman returns to discuss Maryland’s reliance on the federal government and the impact of terrorizing immigrants in agricultural communities around our state.
Councilman Blanchard says affordable housing and a better life in Baltimore brought him here
There are some fresh faces in Baltimore City government. In his first extended visit, Councilman Zac Blanchard tells Nestor the ways his new energy is sponsoring bills aimed at getting more families invested in an affordable, vibrant, safe downtown life by helping housing near downtown in his busy 11th district, in and around Federal Hill and South Baltimore.
The diversity, equity and inclusion grown and built into Montgomery County
A teacher and lifelong activist turned politician, it’s always a refreshing visit with Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, who takes Nestor to class on citizenship, early education and the destructive power of money in politics. There’s even a little baseball in here…
Sweating the Labor of Maryland
The business of Maryland business is jobs and putting people to work in our state. Portia Wu is the Maryland Department of Labor Secretary and joins Nestor to talk economy, the local workforce and the threat of federal cuts on this side of the DMV, where more citizens serve Washington, D.C. than anywhere else.
Aeneas Peebles eager to make impact on Ravens defensive line and prove doubters wrong about his size
Aeneas Peebles eager to make impact on Ravens defensive line and prove doubters wrong about his size
Broderick Washington talks expectations for Ravens defensive line entering 2025
Broderick Washington talks expectations for Ravens defensive line entering 2025
Dennis Johnson discusses state of Ravens defensive line entering preseason finale
Dennis Johnson discusses state of Ravens defensive line entering preseason finale
John Harbaugh talks pending roster questions as Ravens near preseason finale
John Harbaugh talks pending roster questions as Ravens near preseason finale
Randy Brown discusses scouting Tyler Loop and preparing him to be Ravens’ next kicker
Randy Brown discusses scouting Tyler Loop and preparing him to be Ravens’ next kicker
The journey from WNST to becoming Delegate Stinnett and the real home team in Baltimore
It’s been two decades since Sean Stinnett interned and worked at WNST and Nestor beams with pride during this lengthy chat with now-State Delegate Stinnett in Ocean City at the MACo event bringing Maryland citizens together to discuss real community commitment in West Baltimore.
Adding wings to more flights and heights in Wicomico County
As a Catonsville native who became a school teacher-turned-politician on the Eastern Shore, Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano educates Nestor on how and why Salisbury is flying higher these days and the issues that matter in her growing community on the edge of the beach but still down on the farm.
Luke Jones and Nestor continue the slog through Ravens training camp with one more fake football game to go
With one more fake football game left, the Baltimore Ravens don’t have a lot of jobs up for grabs or
Senator Chris Van Hollen tells Nestor what he has seen and hasn’t seen from I.C.E. in detaining humans
No one has been more on the front line of stopping the fascist dealings of Donald Trump than Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen, who joins Nestor from MACo in Ocean City to discuss the visit of Vladimir Putin on American soil, the due process of humans in our country and what he has seen – and hasn’t seen – from I.C.E. in detaining people. Plus, the criticism and his position on Israel and the tactics in the war in Gaza.
Adding up the numbers of Maryland Lottery revenue
Every year at the MACo event in Ocean City, John Martin and Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery give Nestor a full report and where all of the dough goes through casino and sports wagering and the many streams of revenue and distribution for the state’s gambling agency. It’s more interesting than you think…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles promotion of Basallo and Beavers and Young near perfection in Houston
With the promotion of key prospects Samuel Basallo and Dylan Beavers and the young group of high-ceiling position talent now completely in The Show, the last place Baltimore Orioles’ showing on the field these next six weeks should prove to be more than just a bunch of meaningless baseball games. Luke Jones and Nestor use a Birdland history lesson to discuss what a success would even look like for Mike Elias and this era of stars who haven’t really shined…
Sizing up the 2025 Ravens roster after second preseason game
Will undrafted rookie defensive back Reuben Lowery make the 53-man roster?
Facing I.C.E. and not playing nice with fascists
We always discuss housing and urban development with Councilwoman Odette Ramos but when the I.C.E. folks are randomly targeting Latinos and Trump has taken over Washington D.C. with force, you can expect the only elected Latina in Baltimore City to have a lot of questions for masked federal agents terrorizing our local communities and citizens of color.
Here’s why Ocean City doesn’t want offshore wind turbines
It’s a lot more complicated than even destroying the sunrise view of the Atlantic Ocean from the boardwalk in Ocean City, Maryland forever. As Mayor Rick Meehan points out, there’s far more at stake for the ecology and economy of our favorite lifelong resort and its future with the pending fight for the shoreline.
Loop putting an extra kick into the preseason prep for Ravens
With one more fake football game left, the Baltimore Ravens don’t have a lot of jobs up for grabs or injuries to report so the big foot of Tyler Loop and the large shoes to fill of the former kicker makes every kick a little more jumpy. Luke Jones and Nestor continue the slog through Ravens training camp and look ahead to preparations for Buffalo on September 7th.
