Ravens release seven-time Pro Bowl kicker Justin Tucker after 13 seasons
General manager Eric DeCosta called Tucker’s release a “football decision” despite the kicker facing multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.
Baltimore
Our sports cartoonist Ricig attempts to make sense of Orioles pitching and Ravens zero tolerance policy with Nestor
Whenever we bring the Maryland Krab Kake Tour to Koco’s Pub, we recruit our lifer pal and sage sports cartoonist Ricig as the Ko-Host to sort of the world of Baltimore news and views. This week, we attempt to make sense of the Orioles’ pitching and the Ravens’ zero tolerance policy.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following start of rookie camp
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings with Baltimore holding rookie camp.
Right now, the Baltimore Orioles are just a bad baseball team
So much disappointment for the fans; so many bad beats for the baseball team. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the rut of the Orioles after the team hit four home runs on Sunday and still lost by five runs after surrendering seven homers to the Kansas City Royals.
John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks progressive jackpots and Orioles home runs with Nestor
With the Kentucky Derby in the books to Sovereignty, a reminder that the race never ends at the Maryland Lottery. Executive Director John Martin talks progressive jackpots, Orioles home runs and the seriousness of responsible gaming with Nestor as the eyes of the horse racing world turn to Baltimore and Pimlico for another Triple Crown hopeful.
Harbaugh on Ravens kicker situation: “Whatever we decide to do over the next few weeks would be based on football”
Could a resolution regarding Justin Tucker be around the corner?
Aeneas Peebles discusses his opportunity to make mark on Ravens defensive line
Aeneas Peebles discusses his opportunity to make mark on Ravens defensive line
Mike Green “just focused on moving forward” with Ravens after falling in draft due to sexual assault allegations
Mike Green “just focused on moving forward” with Ravens after falling in draft due to sexual assault allegations
Malaki Starks shares his impressions of Ravens rookie camp
Malaki Starks shares his impressions of Ravens rookie camp
John Harbaugh discusses Joe Noteboom signing, other Ravens headlines from rookie camp
John Harbaugh discusses Joe Noteboom signing, other Ravens headlines from rookie camp
Shedding light on Shedeur and modern NFL Draft realities with Leigh Steinberg
Agent Leigh Steinberg returns post-NFL Draft to discuss the “fall” of Shedeur Sanders, why teams fall in love with quarterbacks and a wide-ranging visit with Nestor about the absolute realities of NIL money and young athletes in modern sports.
Ricig: On pathetic pitching and the phony purple policy of zero tolerance
Whenever we bring the Maryland Krab Kake Tour to Koco’s Pub, we recruit our lifer pal and sage sports cartoonist Ricig as the Ko-Host to sort out the world of Baltimore news and views. This week, we attempt to make sense of the Orioles’ pitching and the Ravens’ zero tolerance policy.
Coming down the stretch for horse racing season
With the Kentucky Derby in the books to Sovereignty, a reminder that the race never ends at the Maryland Lottery. Executive Director John Martin talks progressive jackpots, Orioles home runs and the seriousness of responsible gaming with Nestor as the eyes of the horse racing world turn to Baltimore and Pimlico for another Triple Crown hopeful.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the total bad look of scuffling Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles finally won a series, beating the New York Yankees twice at Camden Yards this week. The obvious pitching problems and mostly silent bats continue to perplex Luke Jones and Nestor as the Birds look to take another series from the Kansas City Royals.
Bringing the Annapolis budget challenges home to East Baltimore
Senator Cory McCray of the 45th District returns to Koco’s Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour with a full recap on the past four months of Annapolis budget deficit strains and the importance of hearing the citizens on taxes and wages and business.
What’s the big picture for Orioles pitching from this early hole?
The Baltimore Orioles finally won a series, beating the New York Yankees twice at Camden Yards this week. The obvious pitching problems and mostly silent bats continue as the Birds look to take another series from the Kansas City Royals. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the overall bad look of scuffling Baltimore Orioles.
Kremer, O’Hearn lead Orioles to 3-0 win over Kansas City
Dean Kremer tossed seven shutout innings before Ryan O’Hearn hit the deciding two-run homer in the seventh.
Ryan O’Hearn continues his hot start to 2025 with deciding two-run homer in Friday’s Orioles win
Ryan O’Hearn continues his hot start to 2025 with deciding two-run homer in Friday’s Orioles win
Dean Kremer tosses seven scoreless innings to earn victory for Orioles on Friday night
Dean Kremer tosses seven scoreless innings to earn victory for Orioles on Friday night
Brandon Hyde breaks down Orioles’ 3-0 win over Kansas City to open three-game set
Brandon Hyde breaks down Orioles’ 3-0 win over Kansas City to open three-game set
Mike Elias discusses state of Orioles after poor April start
Mike Elias discusses state of Orioles after poor April start
Mike Elias on Orioles’ 12-18 start: “It’s been really disappointing for all of us”
The general manager expressed optimism about Baltimore’s ability to bounce back and remains “very confident” in manager Brandon Hyde.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts entering month of May
The rotation was always going to be the big weakness, but relative to expectations, Baltimore’s offense has been even more disappointing.
Rock and roll hair, Brian Jack, football, Hammerjacks and the Cinderella story of Hershey heavy metal history
In a never-ending effort to bring Baltimore strangers together and make ’em friends, Nestor finally gets his lifer pal and rocker John Allen together with longtime NFL agent Chad Wiestling to discuss how the intersection of rock and roll and sports changed their lives at The Beaumont on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery.
Ravens exercise Hamilton’s fifth-year option, decline Linderbaum’s for 2026 season
General manager Eric DeCosta said the Ravens still intend to extend two-time Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum.
Mountcastle, Urias homer as Orioles hold on for 5-4 win over Yankees to take series
Looking better and better, Felix Bautista earned one-run saves in both wins over New York in the three-game set.
Felix Bautista nails down another one-run save to preserve win over Yankees and series victory for Orioles
Felix Bautista nails down another one-run save to preserve win over Yankees and series victory for Orioles
Cade Povich laments bad pitches to Judge, Goldschmidt on way to completing 4 2/3 innings in Wednesday’s Orioles win
Cade Povich laments bad pitches to Judge, Goldschmidt on way to completing 4 2/3 innings in Wednesday’s Orioles win
Heston Kjerstad discusses benches-clearing incident in Wednesday’s win over Yankees
Heston Kjerstad discusses benches-clearing incident in Wednesday’s win over Yankees
Brandon Hyde breaks down Orioles’ 5-4 victory over Yankees to earn second series win of 2025
Brandon Hyde breaks down Orioles’ 5-4 victory over Yankees to earn second series win of 2025
Terry Beck of Kooper’s North shares personal passion for LLS, Burger Night and helping community raise funds to beat cancer
Terry Beck of Kooper’s North shares his personal passion for beating leukemia and lymphoma and raising money for LLS through Burger Night and helping others like Nick Shultz from Heller Kowitz raise community funds for Visionary Of The Year to beat blood cancer.
Rocking Child’s Play back to M3 Festival at Merriweather to keep the music playing
It’s always music magic anytime John Allen rocks through local rock history with us. The Stone Horses leader and one-time Child’s Play drummer gives Nestor this year’s reunion plans for M3 at Merriweather Post Pavilion as part of the biggest hard rock lineup and kickoff of a rocking summer.
Well, Kyle Gibson wasn’t the answer for Orioles
The Orioles are taking beatings this month that no one in MLB could’ve predicted. Luke Jones and Nestor continue a chat about the exasperation and disappointment at the Birdland malaise and lack of fight – and starting pitching – on this beleaguered club as the Yankees crush the return of Kyle Gibson to Baltimore.
Luke Jones and Nestor dissect Ravens draft picks and direction after Justin Tucker
No franchise or staff of scouts is more prepared to draft every April than the Baltimore Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor dissect the eleven position players that Eric DeCosta selected in the NFL Draft over the weekend and the one kicker who will be in the Loop for all that follows life after Justin Tucker in Baltimore.
Gibson, Orioles clobbered in 15-3 beatdown by Yankees
Kyle Gibson gave up a career-worst five home runs and nine runs overall in his season debut.
Brandon Hyde meets with media after Orioles’ 15-3 loss to Yankees
Brandon Hyde meets with media after Orioles’ 15-3 loss to Yankees
Kyle Gibson surrenders career-high five homers in nightmare 2025 debut
Kyle Gibson surrenders career-high five homers in nightmare 2025 debut
Bill Cole joins Nestor at Kooper’s North for spring chat on Zoo lights, solar power, pitching and tariffs
After Bill Cole joined Nestor at Kooper’s North on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for a spring chat on zoo lights, solar power, bad pitching and the real cost of tariffs in industries like his at Cole Roofing and Gordian Energy, it inspired our intrepid host to take the Aparicio family over to Druid Hill Park for the Spring Illuminations. We highly recommend getting back to The Maryland Zoo with your family at sunset soon!
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Sugano missing sweet spot in huge win over Yankees
He’s not a Number One starter but Tomoyuki Sugano has emerged as a solid rotation piece for the Orioles, who finally got a win on Monday night against the New York Yankees. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Japanese veteran missing the bats of the Bronx Bombers and pitching out of trouble early to give the Birds a chance to win. Ryan O’Hearn did the rest.
Pete Raimondi gives Nestor a primer of policy review for your insurance education and protection
Our local insurance expert and guiding light for premium information Pete Raimondi joins Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Kooper’s North for a primer on policy review and being more educated about your insurance so you know the protection you need and who to call when things go wrong in real life.
