Crochet shuts down Orioles in 3-0 loss to Boston
Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet tossed eight shutout innings and only allowed one runner to reach scoring position.
Baltimore
Ramon Laureano discusses challenges Garrett Crochet presented Orioles lineup in Wednesday’s 3-0 defeat
Ramon Laureano discusses challenges Garrett Crochet presented Orioles lineup in Wednesday’s 3-0 defeat
Zach Eflin takes loss despite another quality start for Orioles
Zach Eflin takes loss despite another quality start for Orioles
Brandon Hyde reacts to Orioles’ 3-0 loss to Boston on Wednesday night
Brandon Hyde reacts to Orioles’ 3-0 loss to Boston on Wednesday night
Luke Jones and Nestor spring attention onto Ravens talking points as Tucker remains and draft looms
All is very quiet in Owings Mills and the aftermath of the NFL Owners Meetings in Florida but owner Steve Bisciotti (quietly) inked head coach John Harbaugh to a three-year extension and team president Sashi Brown defended keeping Justin Tucker on the roster. Luke Jones and Nestor turn their lonely eyes from lots of baseball to some spring attention onto Ravens’ talking points as “zero tolerance” continues to be a laughable concept within the franchise.
Luke Jones and Nestor go to the hill on Orioles pitching issues of depth and bodies in bullpen
After Grayson Rodriguez went down in spring training, we knew this rotation was going to look shaky as the Orioles’ season began but the first week has been a preview of what’s to come and that means the relief corps will become taxed. Luke Jones and Nestor go to the hill on the Orioles’ early-season pitching issues of depth and bodies in bullpen.
The First Lady of Coppin State Toinette Jenkins gives Nestor background on 125 celebration, heritage and growth
Sure, we broadcast Coppin State sports events and MEAC action on WNST-AM 1570 as the flagship of the mighty Eagles of West Baltimore, but this 125th anniversary celebration has allowed us to tell the real story of a gem of a HBCU school with an incredible heritage and tradition. The First Lady of Coppin State, Toinette Jenkins, gives Nestor the full background on the history of the school and how and why it continues to improve and send young people into the world ready to contribute.
A Friday “after hours” Harbaugh extension news dump and Justin Tucker is still the Ravens’ kicker
All is very quiet in Owings Mills and the aftermath of the NFL Owners Meetings in Florida but owner Steve Bisciotti (quietly) inked head coach John Harbaugh to a three-year extension and team president Sashi Brown defended keeping Justin Tucker on the roster. Luke Jones and Nestor turn their lonely eyes from lots of baseball to some spring attention onto Ravens’ talking points as “zero tolerance” continues to be a laughable concept within the franchise.
John Martin resets MegaMillions and gets Nestor ready for Home Run Riches big swings at cash
As the baseball season begins and Home Run Riches makes it more fun at the Maryland Lottery, this week Executive Director John Martin gives Nestor all of the details on the changes to make Mega Millions a bigger, better game for all who love jackpots.
Who is going to pitch in for Orioles as starters leave early?
After Grayson Rodriguez went down in spring training, we knew this rotation was going to look shaky as the Orioles’ season began but the first week has been a preview of what’s to come and that means the relief corps will become taxed. Luke Jones and Nestor go to the hill on the Orioles’ early-season pitching issues of depth and bodies in bullpen.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss victorious Opening Day for Orioles and Cowser injury
It was a glorious day for baseball in Baltimore on Monday and the Orioles got the job done on the field. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a victorious Opening Day for the Birds and the real concerns of the loss of outfielder Colton Cowser with a broken thumb and concerns about the depth and defense in his lengthy absence.
First time through Orioles’ starting rotation proves to be grind many anticipated
Baltimore will take winning three of its first five games, but the starting rotation didn’t have much to do with it.
Let legendary Boston Globe columnist Bob Ryan tell you why he still loves sports
Some of us are getting old and tired and cranky but not longtime Boston sports columnist and ESPN Sports Reporters panelist Bob Ryan, who shares his enduring love of sports and tells Nestor he still attends games and awaits seeing more greatness from Mahomes.
Thrill of Opening Day perfection and agony of Cowser thumb injury
It was a glorious day for baseball in Baltimore on Monday and the Orioles got the job done on the field. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a victorious Opening Day for the Birds and the real concerns of the loss of outfielder Colton Cowser with a broken thumb and concerns about the depth and defense in his lengthy absence.
Cade Povich discusses ups and downs of his start in Orioles’ home opener
Cade Povich discusses ups and downs of his start in Orioles’ home opener
Mullins drives in four to lead Orioles to 8-5 win over Boston in home opener
Cedric Mullins had big hits in a pair of four-run innings to pace Baltimore to victory over the Red Sox on Monday.
Tyler O’Neill ties career high with four hits in Orioles’ home opener
Tyler O’Neill ties career high with four hits in Orioles’ home opener
Cedric Mullins discusses his four-RBI day in Orioles’ 8-5 win over Red Sox
Cedric Mullins discusses his four-RBI day in Orioles’ 8-5 win over Red Sox
Brandon Hyde breaks down Orioles’ win in home opener
Brandon Hyde breaks down Orioles’ win in home opener
Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the expectations of David Rubenstein ownership era of Baltimore Orioles
The Orioles payroll has almost doubled in the first year of the David Rubenstein era as April begins the second year of the “post-Peter” era in Baltimore for baseball fans. Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the expectations of new ownership and what he learned hearing the new boss speak at a CEO luncheon in Hunt Valley last week.
Orioles outfielder Cowser out at least 6-8 weeks with fractured thumb
Colton Cowser injured his left thumb on a head-first slide into first base late in Sunday’s loss at Toronto.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Opening Day in Baltimore and Orioles challenges ahead
It’s Opening Day in Baltimore and the clouds that hang over the start of the season have already begun with injuries and a split in Toronto. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss getting Gunnar Henderson on the field and where the innings are coming as Albert Suarez is the latest to leave the bullpen for the IL. Plenty of baseball ahead and a long season here at Baltimore Positive.
The new Mega Millions and faster jackpots
As the baseball season begins and Home Run Riches makes it more fun at the Maryland Lottery, this week Executive Director John Martin gives Nestor all of the details on the changes to make Mega Millions a bigger, better game for all who love jackpots.
Let The First Lady of Coppin State tell you the amazing story of Fanny Jackson Coppin
Sure, we broadcast Coppin State sports events and MEAC action on WNST-AM 1570 as the flagship of the mighty Eagles of West Baltimore, but this 125th anniversary celebration has allowed us to tell the real story of a gem of a HBCU school with an incredible heritage and tradition. The First Lady of Coppin State, Toinette Jenkins, gives Nestor the full background on the history of the school and how and why it continues to improve and send young people into the world ready to contribute.
Let’s talk out loud about expectations for Team Rubenstein and Orioles in Year Two
The Orioles payroll has almost doubled in the first year of the David Rubenstein era as April begins the second year of the “post-Peter” era in Baltimore for baseball fans. Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the expectations of new ownership and what he learned hearing the new boss speak at a CEO luncheon in Hunt Valley last week.
The clouds of Opening Day and Orioles mounting problems on the mound
It’s Opening Day in Baltimore and the clouds that hang over the start of the season have already begun with injuries and a split in Toronto. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss getting Gunnar Henderson on the field and where the innings are coming as Albert Suarez is the latest to leave the bullpen for the IL. Plenty of baseball ahead and a long season here at Baltimore Positive.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following season-opening series split in Toronto
All-Star infielder Jordan Westburg homered three times in the first three games before sitting out Sunday’s loss.
Orioles move up start time of Monday’s home opener to 2:35 p.m. due to weather forecast
Parking lot and gate times will remain the same with lots opening at 11 a.m. and gates at noon.
The ice cold Orioles Hall of Fame credentials of Fancy Clancy
Baltimore’s most beloved beer man since 1974, Clancy Haskett tells Nestor how it’ll be when Orioles finally win the World Series on Crab Cake Row Day 3 of “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” from Koco’s Pub in Lauraville. And we begin the campaign to get “Fancy Clancy” into the Orioles Hall of Fame.
The complexity of The Earl Of Baltimore in “The Last Manager”
Author and one-time Wall Street Journal reporter John Miller finally brings his Earl Weaver biography to life and joins Nestor to discuss better understanding his baseball legacy beyond the Baltimore Orioles. Join Miller and our friend John Eisenberg at Enoch Pratt Free Library on March 5th for an evening of Earl conversations.
Learning more about Earl Weaver than we ever knew
Longtime journalist and author John Miller reports back to Nestor with updates on his upcoming book on the life and mind of Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver and what made him an innovator in baseball with note cards that were a precursor to modern analytics.
Rethinking and writing the “analytics” on legend of The Earl of Baltimore
Nearly a decade after the death of Orioles Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver, author John Miller reached to Nestor to discuss the last interview that No. 4 ever granted. Miller outlines his tales and research on the life and times of the greatest skipper the Birds ever had.
What do we really expect from new Orioles ownership?
It’s up to Nestor’s friends and sponsors to keep him honest. Our pal Bill Cole of Cole Roofing and Gordian Enegry grills Nestor about what he really expects from the Orioles this offseason with new ownership and a team full of young stars waiting on better pitching. And fans waiting on some kind of honest and authentic communication.
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.
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.
