Watching other MLB teams stack and dump at the trading deadline
With another lost summer closing down Camden Yards, what’s next for Orioles? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the big moves of the baseball world.
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Luke Jones and Nestor celebrate Mancini and Mullins but look to future for Orioles
Luke Jones and Nestor celebrate Mancini and Mullins but look to future and trade deadline for Orioles
So what happens to Mullins and Mancini the rest of the way for Orioles?
Sure the trading deadline is fast approaching but will the All Star attention of the Orioles most coveted players dangle any real prospects in a deal? Luke Jones says the days of giving real future stars away in July is over in MLB.
Jamming space into a bus with Michael Jordan in the summer of 1994
We finally prodded our Blog and Tackle local sports lifer and proud Mt. St. Joe alum Chris Pika to tell us some tales of No. 45 in Birmingham and what a big deal in the real media was like before social media.
Watching Jim Palmer and thinking about Tom Seaver
While watching the Orioles play the Mets in Queens and hearing Cakes on the MASN call, Nestor reached to venerable New York Daily News baseball insider Bill Madden to tell some tales from the 1969 crypt. Oh, and there was the time at Cross Keys on the Yankees beat when he witnessed the Billy Martin-Ed Whitson bar brawl.
Baseball author Rocco Constantino joins Nestor to discuss color lines and history of the sport in America
Baseball author Rocco Constantino joins Nestor to discuss color lines and history of the sport in America
Beyond baseball’s color barrier
Baseball author Rocco Constantino joins Nestor to discuss color lines and history of the sport in America in his new book documenting the sad tale.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Mountcastle struggles and Orioles hurdles with Yankees this week
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Mountcastle struggles and Orioles hurdles with Yankees this week
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The mounting struggle of Ryan Mountcastle
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the struggles and hurdles for Orioles young prospects as the New York Yankees park at Camden Yards this week.
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the value of “things” and where NFT is taking consumers and brands
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the value of “things” and where NFT is taking consumers and brands
The NFT and the future of value
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the value of collectible things and trading currency in a confusing new world of the Non Fungible Token.
Fixing everything that is wrong with baseball
Baseball author, historian, SABR leader and West Coast League commish Rob Neyer welcomes another season of baseball with cautionary tales for MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and the owners’ and players’ always simmering labor war.
Do you still have that Cal Ripken rookie card?
Essex attorney and lifer Dundalk pal Mark Miller joins Nestor to discuss sports nostalgia and rising value in baseball cards during COVID. Did your mom throw away your collection from the attic?
Did Orioles ever really have a chance of hosting MLB All-Star Game?
Longtime MLB insider and pragmatist Marty Conway joins Nestor to discuss the Orioles’ recruitment of the 2021 All-Star Game and fallout from the Atlanta political pullout and what happens next.
What is the future of baseball and how will our kids see the game?
Author Mark Mussina joins Nestor to discuss modern baseball and the attention span of American children.
What did you do with your baseball cards before the recent surge?
Baseball author and collectibles historian Pete Williams joins Nestor to discuss 30 years of Camden Yards memories and how the baseball card market has spiked during COVID.
Castro, Cuba and Havana nights of fiction – and nonfiction
Author Tim Wendel shares real and imagined tales of baseball, Cuba and Fidel Castro in his second novel and catching up with Billy Bryan.
Combatting antisemitism in troubled times with local efforts and understanding
Executive Director Howard Libit of the Baltimore Jewish Council discusses our society working together to end racism in America. And a little baseball, too…
When Orioles baseball and dentistry collide at a Ruth’s Chris charity event
Dr. Charles Fine of McDonough Dental in Owings Mills joins Nestor to discuss their mutual love of Orioles history and memorabilia. And the doc updates us on the importance of visiting a dentist during COVID.
Thirty years later: What comes next for Oriole Park at Camden Yards and downtown commerce?
Three decades after she designed virtually aspect of our downtown stadium, Janet Marie Smith still lives here in Baltimore and has some thoughts about the future.
Finding your personal Patterson Park Pagoda in lieu of a diamond this spring
Longtime baseball insider (and cool musician) at The Washington Post Dave Sheinin joins Nestor to discuss the joys of writing about life in East Baltimore as the weather changes and the Orioles work on that zero point zero.
What will it really take to keep the Orioles in Baltimore after 2023?
Marty Conway and Nestor discuss future of Orioles and stadium situation after the recent announcement of a two-year lease extension at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
That time Tommy Lasorda dropped by for some talk about steroids in baseball
We lost the legendary Tommy Lasorda on Friday. Back in 2002, the Dodgers Hall of Famer joined Nestor here in Baltimore to talk about the changing state of baseball after chicks dug the long ball and the sport was drowning in PEDs.
Jim Wyatt of Titans says this isn’t same offense Ravens saw in January
Jim Wyatt of Titans says this isn’t same offense Ravens saw in January @Jwyattsports @Titans @Ravens @NestorAparicio #RavensFlock
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Momentum for Ravens and Titans is far different this time around
Longtime Titans beat reporter Jim Wyatt of Titans.com says this isn’t same offensive powerhouse that Ravens ran into last January with Ryan Tannehill and Derrick Henry.
The ‘other’ Kolarek makes a baseball pitch for A League of Dreams
His son Adam Kolakek just won the World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Meet the Catonsville dad and hear and help his mission.
EPISODE 273: Singleton talks pandemic baseball, race in America and support for cousin Doc Rivers in NBA
The Baltimore legend who broadcasts Yankees games had a lot on his mind about our country and sports
Luke Jones and Nestor recap Orioles white flag Sunday of trades and moves
Luke Jones and Nestor recap Orioles white flag Sunday of trades and moves
Fugett tells us role of Baltimore County NAACP during census year
The census, policing and how the pandemic is affecting all aspects of life in America were on the agenda in this lively debate. And we even discussed Adam Jones and baseball in Japan!
Ripken brings us an iron streak of mental toughness during the crisis
The Ripken Foundation is partnering with Feeding America to Strike Out Hunger during the pandemic
EPISODE 189: Ripken brings us a streak of mental toughness during the crisis
The Ripken Foundation is partnering with Feeding America to Strike Out Hunger during the pandemic
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Twelve Orioles thoughts as baseball’s shutdown continues
The KBO in South Korea may offer some cautious optimism for MLB to be able to play at some point in 2020.
EPISODE 101: The ‘other’ Kolarek makes a baseball pitch for A League of Dreams
It’s winter and we’re dreaming about baseball and local success stories on the field. Found one!
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O’Day, Britton take positive steps in their anticipated returns
After a successful sim game, O’Day could be activated from the disabled list as early as Friday.
Jim Peterik of Survivor talks love of baseball and the Cubs as a vehicle for songwriting in aftermath of 2016 World Series
Musician Jim Peterik formerly of Survivor talked about his Cubs World Series song with Nestor, who of course brought up the 1985 tour with R.E.O. Speedwagon and every great Rocky song…
Orioles, Nats and MASN Money for Dummies: A complete primer on how Peter Angelos has lied and pocketed your dough
Hey Nats and Orioles fans: here are the facts in adding up where your missing cable TV dollars have gone. Hint: search pockets of Mr. Angelos
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Statheads and ex-jocks, can’t we all just get along?
The spat between Hall of Famer and TNT analyst Charles Barkley and Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey is just
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Sizing up the Orioles-Royals American League Championship Series
Luke Jones offers his prediction on which team will be advancing to the Fall Classic.
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Young’s simple approach nets huge dividends for Orioles in dramatic Game 2 win
Baltimore’s best pinch-hitter all season, the veteran came through again to give the Orioles a 2-0 lead in the ALDS.
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Orioles acquire outfielder De Aza, infielder Kelly Johnson in separate trades
Dan Duquette said adding left-handed bats was a priority for the stretch run.
