The realities of relief pitching and The Kimbrel Issue
Luke Jones and Nestor take a deep dive into the late Orioles trade options and realities of Craig Kimbrel as a closer and the bullpen problems of Brandon Hyde.
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss first round of Orioles trades, Austin Hays and playing bad baseball
Author and sportswriter Mark Kram comes home to Baltimore to talk Orioles future and hopes with Nestor
He disappeared from Baltimore four decades ago to become a decorated Philadelphia Daily News sportswriter following in the footsteps of his father who was a Sports Illustrated legend, author Mark Kram Jr. admits his lifelong Orioles addiction to Nestor from the land of the first-place Phillies.
Professor Marty Conway schools Nestor on task for new Orioles owners to grow brand during pennant race
Our professor and veteran of all things sports business Marty Conway schools Nestor on the primary tasks for new Orioles ownership to grow the brand and build a foundation for the next generation of Baltimore baseball fans during this critical pennant race.
Sportico business valuation expert Kurt Badenhausen talks David Rubenstein and MLB ownership with Nestor
Our defending champion of sports business valuations and the whys and hows of billionaire owners, Kurt Badenhausen of Sportico joins Nestor once again to (finally) discuss the exit of the Angelos family and the financial realities that David Rubenstein and new ownership inherit with the Baltimore Orioles. And the media and sponsorship landscape for Catie Griggs to take $600 million of your money to grow Camden Yards and an All Star Game into a cash machine that stimulates payroll growth…
John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks big local winners and fun summer stories with Nestor
John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks big local winners and fun summer stories with Nestor
Luke Jones and Nestor look at Orioles prospects and untouchables as Mike Elias looks to deal before MLB deadline
With the MLB trading deadline set for August 30th at 6 p.m., Luke Jones and Nestor look at the Orioles’ treasure trove of legit prospects and the untouchables of Mike Elias as the franchise looks to deal for more pitching – starting and relief – before next Tuesday night.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss nuance of statistics and Ravens training camp practice flashes
Lots of fans, lots of autographs and young players trying to make a name for themselves and impress coaches. Another summer of Ravens training camp in Owings Mills as Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the nuance of July “statistics” and why these practices matter.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles slide and high anxiety of MLB trade deadline for Elias
A massive weekend ahead for the Baltimore Orioles host the San Diego Padres and Mike Elias searches to improve the pitching arsenal for a first-place team that can win the World Series. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the unrest of MLB trade deadline.
Finding the players who make the coaches smile in Owings Mills
Lots of fans, lots of autographs and young players trying to make a name for themselves and impress coaches. Another summer of Ravens training camp in Owings Mills as Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the nuance of July “statistics” and why these practices matter.
High anxiety at Camden Yards as Orioles look to deal for pitching
A massive weekend ahead for the Baltimore Orioles host the San Diego Padres and Mike Elias searches to improve the pitching arsenal for a first-place team that can win the World Series. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the unrest associated with the MLB trading deadline for all parties concerned – including nervous and antsy players who know they could be tapped on the shoulder.
Sometimes winning feels like a Vegas Vacation
John Martin of The Maryland Lottery talks big local winners and fun summer stories with Nestor.
Maury Brown of Forbes talks MLB money, media and trading deadline deals with Nestor
Covering the business of sports and moonlighting in two rock and roll tribute bands, we only track down Maury Brown of Forbes when we’re ready to get serious about baseball and money. Rocking the trading deadline like a hurricane without a holiday and letting the money talk. @BizBallMaury
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss early Ravens training camp and importance of Marlon Humphrey
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss early Ravens training camp and importance of Marlon Humphrey
Sports logo artist Todd Radom talks brands, baseball, uniforms and the Philly Baltimore thing with Nestor
Sports logo artist Todd Radom talks brands, baseball, uniforms and the Philly Baltimore thing with Nestor
Sports business insider Eric Fisher gives Nestor economic realities of MLB and Orioles hurdles moving forward
Sports business insider Eric Fisher gives Nestor economic realties of MLB and Orioles hurdles moving forward
The mad MLB scramble to improve – now or later
Covering the business of sports and moonlighting in two rock and roll tribute bands, we only track down Maury Brown of Forbes when we’re ready to get serious about baseball and money. Rocking the trading deadline like a hurricane without a holiday…
The importance of Marlon Humphrey staying on the field for Ravens
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss early some Ravens training camp story lines and the importance of a healthy and productive Marlon Humphrey, who needs to earn his hefty salary and solidify the backend of a solid defense.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss scuffling Orioles and options like McDermott before MLB deadline
Now just 11-15 over the stretch back into June, the Baltimore Orioles are dealing with the dog days of summer as a “struggling” first place team in need of more pitching and more consistency at the plate. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss options like pitcher Chayce McDermott and where Mike Elias and the franchise stand before the MLB trading deadline on a myriad of valuable minor league prospects.
Talking bad jerseys and good taste with a sports brand artist
When we saw how gawd awful the MLB All Star Game uniforms looked on the Orioles players in Arlington, we knew we needed to reach to sports logo artist and brand builder Todd Radom to discuss our mutual love of baseball, fashion, uniforms and the always “wit” Philly-Baltimore thing with Nestor.
The scuffling Orioles look within for a spark in listless Miami
Now just 11-15 since June, the Baltimore Orioles are dealing with the dog days of summer as a “struggling” first place team in need of more pitching and more consistency at the plate. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss options like pitcher Chayce McDermott and where Mike Elias and the franchise stand before the MLB trading deadline on a myriad of valuable minor league prospects.
John Martin and Nestor talk All Star Game and Home Run Riches and second chances
John Martin and Nestor talk the threads and ties of baseball and the Orioles doing some damage to MLB pitching while scoring for Maryland Lottery Home Run Riches and second chance winners.
Luke Jones and Nestor welcome start of Ravens training camp with hopes of a Super Bowl berth
Luke Jones and Nestor welcome start of Ravens training camp with hopes of a Super Bowl berth
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles possibilities as MLB trading deadline looms
With the Baltimore Orioles in a prime position to make a World Series run in the fall, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the ideology of Mike Elias and new ownership in regard to making moves for key prospects as well as veteran pitching as the MLB trading deadline looms.
Who are the Orioles “untouchables” during trade talks?
With the MLB trading deadline set for August 30th at 6 p.m., Luke Jones and Nestor look at the Orioles’ treasure trove of legit prospects and the untouchables of Mike Elias as the franchise looks to deal for more pitching – starting and relief – before next Tuesday night.
Home Run Riches still hitting ’em big as Orioles bats cash in
John Martin and Nestor talk the threads and ties of baseball and the Orioles doing some damage to MLB pitching while scoring for Maryland Lottery Home Run Riches and second chance winners.
What are the summer vital signs for Super Bowl contending Ravens?
We welcome the start of another Ravens training camp in Owings Mills as Luke Jones and Nestor go beyond the offensive line questions to discuss the changes in personnel and who is being counted on to perform on September 5th against Kansas City.
The best days of summer for young folks to get healthy
Justin Drummond discusses the fourth year of Planet Fitness’s High School Summer Pass program, which offers free gym access to teens from June 1 to August 31. This initiative aims to promote physical and mental well-being among youth, combating childhood obesity and encouraging a healthy lifestyle in a judgment-free environment.
How will Orioles approach this MLB trading deadline?
With the Baltimore Orioles in a prime position to make a World Series run in the fall, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the ideology of Mike Elias and new ownership in regard to making moves for key prospects as well as veteran pitching as the MLB trading deadline looms.
Let Luke Jones take you to Ravens summer training camp
Luke Jones takes Nestor to an early camp prep and attacks the Ravens summer offensive line issues in Owings Mills. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour includes a cameo from Leonard Raskin as our football and baseball passions converge in Baltimore in a historic way this fall with championships and parades at stake.
How to Move beyond the balm and gel and into a chew for relief
In our continuing education about ways that cannabis is helping folks with aches, pains and soreness, Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness tells Nestor how to now Move even more without the balm or gel he’s used successfully for back relief and inflammation.
The MLB trading deadline pros, cons and true history
It’s always nice to serve the visiting media a Faidley’s crab cake and talk baseball. Longtime Yankees insider Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record joins Luke Jones and Nestor for an All Star Game chat and trade deadline debate on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
Smalltimore, sports and the trust of local news
As the Maryland Crab Cake Tour always seeks to introduce mutual old friends of ours and network to make new friends, this time its our favorite family chiropractor and philosopher Steve Elliott joining longtime WBAL broadcaster John Patti and Nestor to discuss Smalltimore, rubgy and how we view and discuss local sports and news at Pappas in Parkville.
It’s your move, Mike Elias…
Luke Jones and Nestor assess the work ahead to improving the Baltimore Orioles pitching before the July 31st trading deadline. A starter? A pair of relievers? And at what cost…
A summer splash of new games
Executive Director John Martin of The Maryland Lottery discusses some new summer promotions and the big winners of Orioles Home Run Riches tally as the Birds keep hitting ’em big.
Damye Hahn gives Leonard Raskin and Nestor a jumbo lump crab meat education at Faidley’s
The original Fishmonger’s Daughter Damye Hahn gives Leonard Raskin and Nestor a jumbo lump crab meat education at Faidley’s Seafood in Lexington Market on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. You can see – and taste – the difference!
Yankees beat writer Pete Caldera talks baseball and Sinatra with Nestor at Faidley’s
Yankees beat writer Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record talks all things of the summer winds of an amazing baseball pennant race in the American League East – and singing Sinatra show tunes off Broadway with Nestor at Faidley’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
Luke Jones takes Nestor to early camp prep Ravens summer issues in Owings Mills
Luke Jones takes Nestor to an early camp prep and attacks the Ravens summer offensive line issues in Owings Mills. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour includes a cameo from Leonard Raskin as our football and baseball passions converge in Baltimore in a historic way this fall with championships and parades at stake.
Yankees insider Pete Caldera joins Luke Jones and Nestor for All Star and trade deadline chat on Maryland Crab Cake Tour
It’s always nice to serve the visiting media a Faidley’s crab cake and talk baseball. Longtime Yankees insider Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record joins Luke Jones and Nestor for an All Star Game chat and trade deadline debate on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness tells Nestor how to Move without balm or gel
In our continuing education about ways that cannabis is helping folks with aches, pains and soreness, Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness tells Nestor how to now Move more without the balm or gel he’s used successfully for back relief and inflammation.
