Orioles reportedly hiring Cleveland coach Craig Albernaz as next manager
The 42-year-old served as Cleveland’s associate manager in 2025 and began his coaching career in Tampa Bay’s system.
Baltimore
Huntley leads Ravens to first win since Week 2 in 30-16 final over Chicago
With Lamar Jackson sidelined, Tyler Huntley threw a touchdown and Derrick Henry ran for two as Baltimore snapped its four-game losing streak.
Patrick Ricard happy to help Ravens win after making 2025 season debut
Patrick Ricard happy to help Ravens win after making 2025 season debut
Derrick Henry runs for two touchdowns as Ravens snap four-game losing streak
Derrick Henry runs for two touchdowns as Ravens snap four-game losing streak
Tyler Linderbaum on Ravens’ first win since Week 2: “We just have to keep digging, keep fighting”
Tyler Linderbaum on Ravens’ first win since Week 2: “We just have to keep digging, keep fighting”
Roquan Smith leads Ravens’ strong defensive effort against his old team in Sunday’s win
Roquan Smith leads Ravens’ strong defensive effort against his old team in Sunday’s win
Tyler Huntley throws touchdown and plays clean football to lead Ravens to win with Lamar Jackson sidelined
Tyler Huntley throws touchdown and plays clean football to lead Ravens to win with Lamar Jackson sidelined
John Harbaugh calls Lamar Jackson injury report snafu “honest mistake” after Sunday’s Ravens win
John Harbaugh calls Lamar Jackson injury report snafu “honest mistake” after Sunday’s Ravens win
Damian O’Doherty tells Nestor about the new independence of his social influence and AI insights
It’s been a while since longtime political insider Damian O’Doherty has returned to the Maryland Crab Cake Tour but he brings the changes in his public affairs business and the sweeping changing in Trump’s America with foreign money, big business, the destruction of government pillars and AI moving at the speed of humanity. Always a spirited debate about media, influence and power with this Catonsville native and Baltimore lover.
Sarah Perl of GBMC takes Nestor on difficult journey of child maltreatment and education awareness
Discussing child abuse and the mistreatment of children is never easy but our partners at GBMC want our community to know that help is a reach away. Sarah Perl of GBMC takes Nestor on the difficult journey of child maltreatment and education awareness to discuss the unspeakable. We’ll also introduce you to beautiful Olivia, who is a making a difference with “Paws For a Cause.”
Super agent Leigh Steinberg returns with quarterback observations and Dodgers love from Los Angeles
We always enjoy our chats with NFL super agent Leigh Steinberg about quarterbacks, contracts and league issues but when it’s World Series time in Los Angeles, the lead story is always his first love of the Dodgers and summer nights at Chavez Ravine. Don’t worry: we talk Lamar and Mahomes, too!
John Martin of Maryland Lottery gives Nestor the sweet scent of holiday scratch-offs
It only happens once a year at the most wonderful time of the year but who doesn’t love a scented lottery scratch-off ticket? John Martin of Maryland Lottery gives Nestor the sweet scent of the Candy Cane Cash tickets plus all of the other holiday offerings in addition to a round-up of a host of local winners and fun winter promotions ahead.
Ravens downgrade Lamar Jackson to out for Sunday, retroactively change his Friday practice status
Head coach John Harbaugh wouldn’t say whether the star quarterback will start against Chicago on Sunday afternoon.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 8 meeting with Chicago
The Baltimore defense needs Roquan Smith to be great against his old team and moving forward.
So, Lamar isn’t really playing? What are the Ravens hopes now against Bears?
Our Luke Jones attended the Monday practice in Owings Mills that Lamar Jackson missed. We sounded the alarm on him not playing on Tuesday morning. Turns out, he’s not playing. Now, the Baltimore Ravens have two games in four days next week and we’re reading the purple tea leaves about the desperation of a 1-5 football team on the edge of disaster.
April Fowler of Planet Fitness gets Nestor ready for Timonium Grand Opening and reasons to join
April Fowler of Planet Fitness joins Nestor at Costas Inn on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to get Nestor ready for the big Timonium Grand Opening and reasons to join. And this is your grand chance to get in on the PF Black Card – good all over the world – for just $19.99 for the locals with the grand opening plan to get in the best shape of their lives.
Leonard Raskin joins Nestor at Costas to discuss Ravens many woes and disappointments
It’s been a depressing year to be a Baltimore sports fan and our resident financial guy Leonard Raskin is trying to keep it all in perspective. But, the losses are adding up…as are the questions for management and ownership of the local franchises.
Derrick Henry excited to have Ravens FB Pat Ricard blocking for him again after extended absence
Derrick Henry excited to have Ravens FB Pat Ricard blocking for him again after extended absence
Zach Orr says Ravens defense must be ready for Chicago’s ascending ground game
Zach Orr says Ravens defense must be ready for Chicago’s ascending ground game
Todd Monken on Lamar Jackson’s Week 8 status: If he says he’s ready to go, I’m ready to go”
Todd Monken on Lamar Jackson’s Week 8 status: If he says he’s ready to go, I’m ready to go”
One (more) loss away from a dreadful sports year for Baltimore fans
It’s been a depressing year to be a Baltimore sports fan and our resident financial guy Leonard Raskin is trying to keep it all in perspective. But, the losses are adding up…as are the questions for management and ownership of the local franchises.
Legendary Chicago sportswriter Rick Telander shares some Windy City memories and Bears preview with Nestor
We don’t need to wait for the Bears to come to Baltimore to invite our longtime Chicago pal and legendary Sports Illustrated writer Rick Telander to share some Windy City takes of glory and more modern marvels of seeing Ohtani play and his children’s book with former MLB pitcher Steve Trout.
Washington Post baseball legend Dave Sheinin joins Nestor at Costas to discuss everything Orioles and World Series
Our favorite longtime Washington Post baseball writer Dave Sheinin joins Nestor at the new Costas Inn at Timonium Race Track to discuss everything Orioles and World Series on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. Birdland ownership, management, the manager, big money and how to start winning again at Camden Yards?
Author Ken Belson goes behind NFL leadership in new book Every Day is Sunday to tell story of modern power of the shield with Nestor
No one knows more about the business of the National Football League than longtime sports business insider Ken Belson of
Leigh Steinberg: For the love of the Dodgers and why second chances are helping QBs in NFL
We always enjoy our chats with NFL super agent Leigh Steinberg about quarterbacks, contracts and league issues but when it’s World Series time in Los Angeles, the lead story is always his first love of the Dodgers and summer nights at Chavez Ravine. Don’t worry: we talk Lamar and Mahomes, too!
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the return of Lamar Jackson to field for Baltimore Ravens
Sure, Lamar Jackson was back on the field in a “limited” role on Wednesday in Owings Mills. That’s a great sign. But, as Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the return of No. 8 to the practice field, no one is sure what two hours of football on Sunday against the Bears and Thursday night in Miami is going to look like in the speed of the NFL on the field.
It’s one step at a time with the tricky hamstring of Lamar Jackson
Sure, Lamar Jackson was back on the field in a “limited” role on Wednesday in Owings Mills. That’s a great sign. But, as Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the return of No. 8 to the practice field, no one is sure what two hours of football on Sunday against the Bears and Thursday night in Miami is going to look like in the speed of the NFL on the field.
Telander on the four decades since Ditka and Monsters of The Midway ruled Chcago
We don’t need to wait for the Bears to come to Baltimore to invite our longtime Chicago pal and legendary Sports Illustrated writer Rick Telander to share some Windy City takes of glory and more modern marvels of seeing Ohtani play and his children’s book with former MLB pitcher Steve Trout.
Sheinin the light on getting serious about Blue Jays and World Series
Our favorite longtime Washington Post baseball writer Dave Sheinin joins Nestor at the new Costas Inn at Timonium Race Track to discuss everything Orioles and World Series on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. Birdland ownership, management, the manager, big money and how to start winning again at Camden Yards?
Tyler Linderbaum: “I don’t really see an issue in veteran leadership at all” in Ravens locker room
Tyler Linderbaum: “I don’t really see an issue in veteran leadership at all” in Ravens locker room
Kyle Hamilton says “every game for us is a playoff game” as Ravens try to rebound from 1-5 start
Kyle Hamilton says “every game for us is a playoff game” as Ravens try to rebound from 1-5 start
John Harbaugh on Lamar Jackson’s status: “I really don’t have any shareable injury intelligence”
John Harbaugh on Lamar Jackson’s status: “I really don’t have any shareable injury intelligence”
Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness discusses the company’s involvement in great community events and its commitment to transparency
Our friends at Curio Wellness put us on the road for our 27th Anniversary #TastyNes tour featuring the best places to eat locally but as Chief Brand Officer Wendy Bronfein tells Nestor, the folks who bring you Far & Dotter storefronts in Timonium and Pikesville have also been bringing education and support to local groups and events as well. During this fall fundraising season, it’s nights like Maritime Magic for Living Classrooms Foundation and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Gala that power our city for education and entertainment that make downtown vibrant.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss power of Blue Jays efforts and World Series hopes against Dodgers
Beware the Toronto Blue Jays! And even if the Los Angeles Dodgers don’t win the World Series as heavy favorites, it’ll be clear why they’ll have money to spend as the Baltimore Orioles go to market for a manager and offseason acquisitions via free agency that will be chasing a new leaf of power and capital in the American League East north of the border, where they enjoy beating America in any way possible. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Fall Classic and the incredible Ohtani and Springer shows this October.
Star quarterback Lamar Jackson makes limited return to practice for Ravens
Jackson was back on the field for the first time since injuring his hamstring in the Sept. 28 loss at Kansas City.
Zay Flowers on Ravens’ bye week: “We’re ready to come back out swinging”
Zay Flowers on Ravens’ bye week: “We’re ready to come back out swinging”
Luke Jones and Nestor take a hard look at rest of NFL and wonder Ravens path to playoffs from last place
What ails the Baltimore Ravens beyond the injuries? Luke Jones and Nestor take a hard look at rest of NFL and teams like Detroit and San Francisco that are winning with missing pieces and wonder what the purple path is from last place and offensive and defensive line play that don’t figure to markedly improve as the depth charts thin further.
The cold, hard reality of 1-5 and Ravens ‘awakening’ we’re all waiting on…
What ails the Baltimore Ravens beyond the injuries? Luke Jones and Nestor take a hard look at rest of NFL and teams like Detroit and San Francisco that are winning with missing pieces and wonder what the purple path is from last place and offensive and defensive line play that don’t figure to markedly improve as the depth charts thin further.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts coming out of Week 7 bye
“Must-win game” is an overused term, but this is a 1-5 team that hasn’t won in over a month and is coming off extra rest.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the realities of Lamar missing Ravens practice on Monday
Our Luke Jones attended the Monday practice in Owings Mills that Lamar Jackson missed. Does this sound the alarm about his hamstring injury? Or is it just another day of rest? Either way, the Baltimore Ravens have two games in four days next week and we’re reading the purple tea leaves about the desperation of a 1-5 football team on the edge of disaster.
