Ravens lose rookie inside linebacker Teddye Buchanan to torn ACL
The fourth-round pick out of Cal injured his right knee late in the first quarter of Sunday’s win in Cincinnati.
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Feasting on seven fishes and holiday neighborhood love at Di Pasquale’s
It’s the holidays and time for traditions and trimmings so we ventured back to DiPasquale’s in Canton with former UMBC soccer coach Pete Caringi to ask Domenico DiPasquale about the Christmas tradition of the Feast of The Seven Fishes and bringing family together for good cheer and great food.
Baltimore Magazine editor Max Weiss joins Nestor for a Baltimore movie retrospective at DiPasquale’s
The mighty Max Weiss makes a holiday visit with Nestor at DiPasquale’s in Canton bringing cinematic celluloid gifts, local tales of film lore and always a fresh copy of her beloved Baltimore Magazine. From “And Justice For All” to “The Baltimorons,” she gets us ready for a winter where we all need a good movie.
City sidewalks dressed in holiday style
It’s always a treat to welcome Matt Gallagher of The Goldseker Foundation back to Faidley’s Seafood at Lexington Market on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss the progress and challenges of Baltimore City, while shouting out more holiday dining options and civic celebrations than any other podcast or radio show in the market. We love Baltimore – and it shows!
Volleying with Coppin fun and sports into the new year
It’s always fun to welcome our Coppin State sports marketing pal Ruffin Bell back on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour, especially when there are MEAC championships on the court and a big visit from Dawn Staley and South Carolina Gamecocks coming to West Baltimore on January 18th. Hey Coppin!
Ravens get arrow pointed in right direction with heartening win in Cincinnati
After deflating back-to-back division losses at home, Baltimore played its “best football game of the year” Sunday.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens heartening win in frigid Cincinnati to keep hope alive for January
A big effort on a frigid day in Cincinnati has renewed hope for the Baltimore Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the heartening 24-0 shutout win over Joe Burrow and the Bengals with a complete effort and a clear path to a January success style.
Pete Alonso looked the part and won The Warehouse press conference
The newest and shiniest Baltimore Orioles addition arrived for a bizarrely timed Friday afternoon press conference at Camden Yards and won the day. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Pete Alonso emergence at The Warehouse alongside David Rubenstein, Mike Elias and Scott Boras and what the future holds for the slugger, whom the owner compared to Frank Robinson coming the Charm City.
Ravens keep spirits bright with complete effort in Cincinnati
A big effort on a frigid day in Cincinnati has renewed hope for the Baltimore Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the heartening 24-0 shutout win over Joe Burrow and the Bengals with a complete effort and a clear path to a January success style.
Shipping them a Faidley’s crab cake for the holidays always makes the spirits bright
Yes, Faidley’s is coming to Catonsville very, very soon in the frontage of The Fishmonger’s Daughter on Frederick Road but before then you can still pay a holiday visit to Lexington Market or ship those tasty crab cakes and all of the sides and trimmings anywhere in the country this week. Let Damye Hahn of Faidley’s Seafood update you for Christmas and beyond with the first family of downtown jumbo lump crab cakes.
Citizen Stewart continues run for Baltimore County Executive with multi-faceted platform
With the Maryland Crab Cake Tour back in Baltimore County, it’s always important to discuss the issues in an election year with prospective candidates who tell Nestor what they like – and don’t like – about the direction of current leadership. Nick Stewart returns to update Nestor on his pitch and platform at Honey’s in Halethorpe as the conversation about the future of the county of our business and life is open for debate and big 2026 local ballot looms in the spring.
Ravens bounce back with dominant 24-0 win in Cincinnati to keep pace in AFC North
Alohi Gilman’s defensive touchdown capped Baltimore’s first shutout since 2018 to improve to 7-7 with three weeks to play.
Dre’Mont Jones discusses improved effort from pass rush in Ravens’ shutout win over Bengals
Dre’Mont Jones discusses improved effort from pass rush in Ravens’ shutout win over Bengals
Alohi Gilman caps dominant effort by Baltimore defense with interception return for touchdown
Alohi Gilman caps dominant effort by Baltimore defense with interception return for touchdown
Lamar Jackson throws two touchdowns to lead encouraging performance from Ravens offense
Lamar Jackson throws two touchdowns to lead encouraging performance from Ravens offense
John Harbaugh reflects on Ravens’ “best football game of the year” in 24-0 win in Cincinnati
John Harbaugh reflects on Ravens’ “best football game of the year” in 24-0 win in Cincinnati
Author Seth Wickersham joins Nestor to discuss what creates and powers a great NFL quarterback
With his book on the evolution and the biography of great quarterbacks now a best-seller, it was perfect time to visit with author Seth Wickersham of ESPN, who joins Nestor to discuss what creates and powers the modern position toward success – and failure. Always a great chat with one of America’s great sportswriters.
Alonso’s arrival makes Orioles look and feel different after years of waiting
Friday’s press conference was fun and exciting, which aren’t adjectives we’ve used to describe the Orioles at this point in the offseason in a very long time.
Mark Mussina returns to discuss ownership and fan support even in the bad times with Nestor
Sure, we kid our pal Mark Mussina about his lifelong loyalty to the Dallas Cowboys but we’re all guilty of being addicted to a team without consequences or, in some cases, any joy at all. Good times, bad times you know we’ve had our share but our favorite brother of a Hall of Famer returns to discuss poor ownership and the self-inflicted obligation of fan support even when you know it’s hopeless.
Todd Monken acknowledges “some challenges” for Ravens offense with Lamar Jackson continuing to miss practice time
Todd Monken acknowledges “some challenges” for Ravens offense with Lamar Jackson continuing to miss practice time
Lamar Jackson says Ravens “looking forward to new results” against Cincinnati this time around
Lamar Jackson says Ravens “looking forward to new results” against Cincinnati this time around
Pete Alonso and Orioles brass meet with media after signing five-year, $155 million contract
Pete Alonso and Orioles brass meet with media after signing five-year, $155 million contract
Pete Alonso on joining Orioles: “I feel like I’m going to help this team achieve greatness”
The five-time All-Star first baseman was introduced to the Baltimore media on Friday afternoon.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 15 trip to Cincinnati
Will Baltimore suffer a third straight loss that would further deplete its playoff hopes?
Travis Jones excited to know he’ll remain with Ravens in years to come
Travis Jones excited to know he’ll remain with Ravens in years to come
Mark Andrews on Ravens offense: “We haven’t played our best ball, and that’s going to come”
Mark Andrews on Ravens offense: “We haven’t played our best ball, and that’s going to come”
Kyle Hamilton Ravens’ final stretch: “It’s time that we go out and do it, and there are no excuses”
Kyle Hamilton Ravens’ final stretch: “It’s time that we go out and do it, and there are no excuses”
John Martin of The Maryland Lottery and Nestor discuss big jackpots and cool holiday fun as Powerball goes to 1 billion
We’ve officially entered the billionaire club era if you’re the big winner of the next Powerball jackpot. John Martin of The Maryland Lottery joins Nestor to discuss lots of money, some winners who haven’t come forward just yet and some cool yuletide holiday fun as next promotions begin for 2026.
Staying true to your team even when you know they’re lying – or just incompetent
Sure, we kid our pal Mark Mussina about his lifelong loyalty to the Dallas Cowboys but we’re all guilty of being addicted to a team without consequences or, in some cases, any joy at all. Good times, bad times you know we’ve had our share but our favorite brother of a Hall of Famer returns to discuss poor ownership and the self-inflicted obligation of fan support even when you know it’s hopeless.
Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for Ravens life on ledge in Cincinnati against Burrow and Bengals
The Baltimore Ravens are 6-7 and Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio aren’t convinced they’re going to repair a lost season as they prepare for another AFC North road game in Cincinnati as the NFL flexes them into a pair of holiday prime time games against New England and Green Bay. The road ahead is fraught with peril and better quarterbacks. So many questions that will be answered on the field by Lamar and company.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all aspects of Pete Alonso coming to the Baltimore Orioles for big money
It’s not our money and it made the baseball team better so there will be no complaining about Mike Elias taking the money of David Rubenstein and Michael Arougheti and investing in a legitimate attempt to win. The Baltimore Orioles got better with the signing of slugger Pete Alonso but they get $155 million better? Luke Jones and Nestor take a deep dive into the Birdland splash of MLB free agency.
Ravens sign defensive tackle Travis Jones to three-year, $40.5 million extension
The fourth-year defensive lineman is the latest player to receive an extension from general manager Eric DeCosta.
Bengals voice Dan Hoard discusses another Burrow and Lamar showdown with huge stakes in Cincinnati
Of the games remaining on the slate for the 6-7 Baltimore Ravens, this one appears to be the most winnable. As a 2 1/2-point favorite on the road, expectations remain high for Lamar Jackson to turn the purple tide through the holidays. But, as the longtime voice of the Bengals Dan Hoard tells Nestor, this is a different Cincinnati offense and threat in the Queen City on Sunday with Joe Burrow back, spry and looking to win out. Can the Ravens avenge a home Thanksgiving night embarrassment in The Jungle?
If I had a billion dollars…
We’ve officially entered the billionaire club era if you’re the big winner of the next Powerball jackpot. John Martin of The Maryland Lottery joins Nestor to discuss lots of money, some winners who haven’t come forward just yet and some cool yuletide holiday fun as next promotions begin for 2026.
That’s Alonso money for a Baltimore Orioles first baseman
It’s not our money and it made the baseball team better so there will be no complaining about Mike Elias taking the money of David Rubenstein and Michael Arougheti and investing in a legitimate attempt to win. The Baltimore Orioles got better with the signing of slugger Pete Alonso but they get $155 million better? Luke Jones and Nestor take a deep dive into the Birdland splash of MLB free agency.
Lamar Jackson misses another Wednesday practice, but not because of injury
The Ravens listed the star quarterback as receiving a rest day as preparations continued for Sunday’s tilt in Cincinnati.
Orioles agree to five-year, $155 million deal with five-time All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso
The 31-year-old has hit 34 or more home runs in each of the last five seasons.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens offensive operation and failures after Steelers loss
Sure, the officiating did the Baltimore Ravens no favors on Sunday in a 27-22 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers but it doesn’t mask the obvious offensive issues of Todd Monken’s operation when Lamar Jackson has limitations and the line isn’t good enough. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the offensive operation and failures and whether this well-hyped machine will ever deliver the magic of its promise.
A bungle in the jungle against Bengals would burrow Ravens in deep AFC North hole
Of the games remaining on the slate for the 6-7 Baltimore Ravens, this one appears to be the most winnable. As a 2 1/2-point favorite on the road, expectations remain high for Lamar Jackson to turn the purple tide through the holidays. But, as the longtime voice of the Bengals Dan Hoard tells Nestor, this is a different Cincinnati offense and threat in the Queen City on Sunday with Joe Burrow back, spry and looking to win out. Can the Ravens avenge a home Thanksgiving night embarrassment in The Jungle?
Leonard Raskin and Nestor the discuss the disgust of Ravens season and college football dreams
As the College Playoffs big boys square off once again and other programs sit on the outside, Leonard Raskin and Nestor the discuss the modern diagram for for the system and lament another lost weekend with the Ravens as the season continues to disappoint Baltimore fans.
