Making Nasty Nestor pay in Baltimore
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles stacking wins against the New York Yankees and beating “Nasty” Nestor Cortes with a great effort from Dean Kremer and a depleted bullpen on Tuesday night at Camden Yards.
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Dennis Koulatsos joins Nestor for an annual evaluation of Ravens draft class and needs
Our old NFL draftnik and historian Dennis Koulatsos joins Nestor for an annual evaluation of the Ravens’ draft class and needs heading into the spring.
Thiru Vignarajah tells Nestor his path to finally becoming Mayor of Baltimore with another run this month
Thiru Vignarajah tells Nestor his path to finally becoming Mayor of Baltimore with another run this month
Assessing another Ravens draft class
Our old NFL draftnik and historian Dennis Koulatsos joins Nestor for an annual evaluation of the Ravens’ draft class and needs heading into the spring.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles shutout win over Yankees and Gunnar thunder
The big bat of Gunnar Henderson, a solid effort by Grayson Rodriguez and a booted ball by Anthony Volpe added up to an Orioles victory to begin the Yankees series with a 2-0 win. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the week ahead and Means and Bradish returning
Telling the history of Maryland horse racing and horseman with Alan Foreman and David Richardson
Telling the history of Maryland horse racing and horseman with Alan Foreman and David Richardson
Luke Jones and Nestor assess totality of Ravens draft picks and depth of spring roster
Of course we know the Baltimore Ravens don’t have to play this weekend. But what if they did? Luke Jones and Nestor assess the spring additions and subtractions and how the Ravens’ draft picks will find playing time and opportunities in camp.
Does anything bring more satisfaction than shutting out the Yankees at Camden Yards?
The big bat of Gunnar Henderson, a solid effort by Grayson Rodriguez and a booted ball by Anthony Volpe added up to an Orioles victory to begin the Yankees series with a 2-0 win. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the week ahead and the possibility of adding John Means and Kyle Bradish back into the rotation.
Assessing the totality of Ravens nine draft picks and depth of spring roster
Of course we know the Baltimore Ravens don’t have to play this weekend. But what if they did? Luke Jones and Nestor assess the spring additions and subtractions and how the Ravens’ draft picks will find playing time and opportunities in camp.
John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about magic of Home Run Riches Grand Slam giveaways
Another week of big Orioles home runs and more big winners in the Home Run Riches Grand Slam giveaway this spring. John Martin of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the magic of the fun of the newest games as spring gets us out and playing.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how Ravens addressed offensive line needs in draft
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how Ravens addressed offensive line needs in draft
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles and Yankees budding rivalry and big April series
It’s been a long time since we’ve anticipated an April home series like this one. The Orioles are reeling after losing their closer and a pair of bad beats at the hands of A’s weekend. Next up: here come the New York Yankees! Nestor and Luke discuss…
Maury Brown of Forbes talks MLB goals and Orioles realities in new world of digital and streaming beyond Angelos and MASN debacle
Maury Brown of Forbes talks MLB goals and Orioles realities in new world of digital and streaming beyond leaving the disaster of Angelos and the MASN debacle behind for Baltimore and Washington baseball.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Kimbrel injury and evaporating Orioles bullpen as Yankees come to Baltimore
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Sunday afternoon injury to closer Craig Kimbrel and the evaporating Orioles bullpen as the New York Yankees come to Baltimore ready to compete for first place in the American League East.
John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about magic of Home Run Riches Grand Slam giveaways
John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about magic of Home Run Riches Grand Slam giveaways
The Orioles and Yankees the way it oughta be in April
It’s been a long time since we’ve anticipated an April home series like this one. The Orioles are reeling after losing their closer and a pair of bad beats at the hands of the Oakland Athletics at Camden Yards this weekend. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how the Birds will regroup for four games with the Yankees in a budding AL East rivalry.
Ravens played the corner in this draft
With so much focus on the flaring needs on the offensive line, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the wisdom and ideology behind the Ravens’ selection of cornerback Nate Wiggins in the first round and how the franchise will ultimately protect Lamar Jackson and stoke the running game.
Kimbrel injury and two bad beats leave Orioles hurting as Yankees invade Baltimore
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Sunday afternoon injury to closer Craig Kimbrel and the evaporating Orioles bullpen as the New York Yankees come to Baltimore ready to compete for first place in the American League East.
John Eisenberg updates us on his findings in The Bird Tapes of lost Orioles history
With the Orioles surging on the field under new ownership, our favorite local sportswriter and columnist John Eisenberg returns to discuss his continued findings amidst a 25-year-old collection of tapes and stories with former Birds of yesteryear who contributed to his book on franchise history.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the power of money in local sports and hope of Orioles resurgence
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the power of money in local sports and hope of Orioles resurgence
Feeling crabby for Preakness Week at Lexington Market
Damye and Alicia update Nestor on his new role as the Master of Ceremonies at the Lexington Market Crab Races on May 15 to promote Preakness Week in Baltimore.
Rubenstein creates prosperity in Baltimore that doesn’t exist everywhere in Major League Baseball
Maury Brown of Forbes talks MLB goals and Orioles realities in new world of digital and streaming beyond leaving the disaster of Angelos and the MASN debacle behind for Baltimore and Washington baseball.
Wrestling with the journalism of finding the truth about the Iron Sheik
Always a pleasure to spend time with the author of “The Wax Pack,” the good doctor Brad Balukjian is back with another trek dating back to his 1980s childhood and obsession with professional wrestling. Let him tell you why he didn’t just open another pack of sports cards this time. And let Nestor show you some of his favorite childhood wrestling pictures and share tales about Tony Atlas.
How the Orioles and Ravens will split your wallet – and hearts – moving forward
For the first time in most of our lifetimes, sports in Baltimore and parade fever is blossoming as the baseball and football franchises both have a chance to win a championship. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the power of money in local sports and how a guy in Caps jersey can say “no” to pricey playoff tickets. And we’re all expecting playoff games here for the Orioles and Ravens in the coming years…
Those Orioles grand slams pay off
John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about magic of Home Run Riches Grand Slam giveaways
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss WNST 25th Anniversary documentary and NFL Draft weekend
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss WNST 25th Anniversary documentary and NFL Draft weekend
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Jackson Holliday going back to Norfolk
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Jackson Holliday going back to Norfolk
Discussing WNST 25th Anniversary documentary and NFL Draft weekend history
Our Friday gatherings at Faidley’s have been quite eventful with Jackson Holliday news but it was a great chance for Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio to discuss the WNST 25th Anniversary documentary “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” and the first round of NFL Draft weekend at Lexington Market.
The sudden halt for Jackson Holliday
Luke Jones and Nestor gather on Friday afternoon at Faidley’s Seafood in Lexington Market to discuss the news that Jackson Holliday is headed back to Norfolk after struggling mightily against major league pitching in his first two weeks with the Orioles.
A grand giveaway chance every time the Orioles load ’em up
John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the Orioles magic of the Home Run Riches Grand Slam giveaways every time the team hits a homer but with a grand twist this season.
Recovering sportswriter Susan Fornoff comes home to Baltimore to talk Oriole Magic, Athletics history and why it matters to fans
Recovering sportswriter Susan Fornoff comes home to Baltimore to talk Oriole Magic, Athletics history and why it matters to fans to Oakland and beyond. And Nestor finally gets to tell some old newspaper tales of her legend and lore at The News American in the 1980s before that creep Dave Kingman showed who the real rats of Major League Baseball were to baseball beat writers.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles trip, Kjerstad promotion and Bateman deal with Ravens before NFL Draft
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles returning from Anaheim to see the A’s and Yankees at Camden Yards with the Heston Kjerstad promotion and the curious Rashod Bateman deal with the Ravens before NFL Draft. A big week of sports ahead in Baltimore.
Author Jason Turbow gives Nestor an Oakland Athletics history lesson
Author Jason Turbow gives Nestor an Oakland Athletics history lesson and discusses everything that went wrong over 50 years dating back to Charlie Finley and a book he wrote on the 1970s World Series champions draped in thrift and constant acrimony.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens selection of Nate Wiggins at 30th pick
Late in the night the Baltimore Ravens were quite excited about drafting Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins with the 30th pick and now Luke Jones and Nestor await how general manager Eric DeCosta will address the offensive line and other needs this weekend via what has already been a wild NFL Draft.
What is Oakland losing with the Athletics?
Author Jason Turbow gives Nestor an Oakland Athletics history lesson and discusses everything that went wrong over 50 years dating back to Charlie Finley and a book he wrote on the 1970s World Series champions draped in thrift and constant acrimony.
Ravens address secondary with Wiggins as we await offensive line help
Late in the night the Baltimore Ravens were quite excited about drafting Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins with the 30th pick and now Luke Jones and Nestor await how general manager Eric DeCosta will address the offensive line and other needs this weekend via what has already been a wild NFL Draft.
Fielding a field of crowded outfielders as Kjerstad arrives for Orioles
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles returning from Anaheim to see the A’s and Yankees at Camden Yards with the Heston Kjerstad promotion and the curious Rashod Bateman deal with the Ravens before NFL Draft. A big week of sports ahead in Baltimore.
A sportswriting legend talks about her roots in Oriole Magic and what went wrong in Oakland
Recovering sportswriter Susan Fornoff comes home to Baltimore to talk Oriole Magic, Athletics history and why it matters to fans in Oakland and beyond. And Nestor finally gets to tell some old newspaper tales of her legend and lore at The News American in the 1980s before that creep Dave Kingman showed who the real rats of Major League Baseball were to baseball beat writers.
Kidney donor Michele Love tells Nestor her story of giving life and invites you to Sante for NKF
Kidney donor Michele Love tells Nestor her story of giving life and invites you to Sante for the National Kidney Foundation on May 8th at The Baltimore Museum of Industry.
Luke Jones and Nestor talk MLB and Orioles role in baseball as contender and next chapter
Luke Jones and Nestor talk MLB and Orioles role in baseball as contender and next chapter
