Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series split with Toronto
Rallying over the weekend to secure a 7-3 homestand is just what Baltimore needed as the calendar turns to June.
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Alonso’s walk-off single caps wild 6-5 comeback win for Orioles over Toronto
Trailing 5-1 entering the bottom of the ninth, Baltimore came alive for another walk-off victory on Saturday.
Brandon Young strikes out career-high seven in strong 6 2/3 innings
Brandon Young strikes out career-high seven in strong 6 2/3 innings
Craig Albernaz reflects on Orioles’ ninth-inning rally for 6-5 win over Toronto
Craig Albernaz reflects on Orioles’ ninth-inning rally for 6-5 win over Toronto
Trying to fly with Blue Jays tough for Birds right now
Watching the emergence of the Toronto Blue Jays and a World Series appearance last season was part of the offseason inspiration of the Baltimore Orioles to improve this year. As Luke Jones and Nestor discuss this four-game set with Toronto and the early struggles of the Birds, it’s getting harder to find any consistency in what we’re seeing at Camden Yards so far.
Orioles waste strong start from Bassitt in 2-1 loss to Toronto to snap three-game winning streak
Chris Bassitt pitched six innings of one-run ball, but a Coby Mayo solo homer was the only offense Baltimore could muster.
Pete Alonso laments late baserunning gaffe and not coming through early in Orioles’ 2-1 loss to Toronto
Pete Alonso laments late baserunning gaffe and not coming through early in Orioles’ 2-1 loss to Toronto
Chris Bassitt pitches six innings of one-run ball in Orioles’ 2-1 defeat to Toronto
Chris Bassitt pitches six innings of one-run ball in Orioles’ 2-1 defeat to Toronto
Craig Albernaz breaks down Orioles’ 2-1 loss to Toronto to snap three-game winning streak
Craig Albernaz breaks down Orioles’ 2-1 loss to Toronto to snap three-game winning streak
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles warming up against Rays and Baz emergence in rotation
It’s only been a few days but the Baltimore Orioles are finally winning some games and getting some decent starting pitching. Luke Jones and Nestor also discuss the warming of (some of) the Birds bats and feeling some “magic” as the first two against the sloppy Tampa Bay Rays have gone in the direction of the men of Craig Albernaz and the Colton Cowser walkoffs have risen the orange spirits. Better pitching, better results…
Grabbing the Orioles rotation by the Baz
It’s only been a few days but the Baltimore Orioles are finally winning some games and getting some decent starting pitching. Luke Jones and Nestor also discuss the warming of (some of) the Birds bats and feeling some “magic” as the first two against the sloppy Tampa Bay Rays have gone in the direction of the men of Craig Albernaz and the Colton Cowser walkoffs have risen the orange spirits. Better pitching, better results…
Ten-game homestand already feels like last stand for reeling Orioles
Fifty games in, the season isn’t over for the Orioles, but it’s sure feeling like it.
A Triumph of magic power and winning the good fight as Emmett (finally) puts the band back on the road
It’s been quite a few years of change in tone with our visits with guitarist Rik Emmett, whose Triumph music has lived in the vault of classic rock radio for four decades but the band that last toured in 1993 was brought back together again last summer through hockey and the magic power of the music. Now 72, along with Gil Moore and Mike Levine and some great musicians, they’re back on the road this spring and Nestor has a lot of questions for his Canadian baseball friend and poet about this very unexpected reunion tour.
Rik Emmett of Triumph tells Nestor all about taking band on road for first time in four decades
It’s been quite a few years of change in tone with our visits with guitarist Rik Emmett, whose Triumph music has lived in the vault of classic rock radio for four decades but the band that last toured in 1993 was brought back together again last summer through hockey and the magic power of the music. Now 72, along with Gil Moore and Mike Levine and some great musicians, they’re going back on the road this spring and Nestor has a lot of questions for his Canadian baseball friend and poet about this very unexpected reunion tour.
Eric Fisher of Front Office Sports tells Nestor what Orioles need to do this offseason to find relavancy in AL East
It’s a murky picture throughout Major League Baseball as the Winter Meetings begin and Eric Fisher of Front Office Sports returns to discuss the state of the game, on and off the field. And the business and labor of MLB and a pending working stoppage might be affecting much more than just the payroll of the Baltimore Orioles heading into 2026.
Where is the Rubenstein and Arougheti commitment to winning for Orioles fans?
It’s a murky picture throughout Major League Baseball as the Winter Meetings begin and Eric Fisher of Front Office Sports returns to discuss the state of the game, on and off the field. And the business and labor of MLB and a pending working stoppage might be affecting much more than just the payroll of the Baltimore Orioles heading into 2026.
Orioles and Albernaz will be chasing the “piledivers” and a piece of the World Series glory just witnessed
This week, the Baltimore Orioles will welcome the next manager since Joe Altobelli to attempt to bring a World Series title to Camden Yards. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the glorious October playoff run and a legendary 2025 World Series between the Dodgers and Blue Jays – and look to the Orioles offseason with real expectations for the unexpected with money and deals. We’ve got baseball on the brain.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss glory of World Series and look to Orioles offseason with that as a goal
This week, the Baltimore Orioles will welcome the next manager since Joe Altobelli to attempt to bring a World Series title to Camden Yards. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the glorious October playoff run and a legendary 2025 World Series between the Dodgers and Blue Jays – and look to the Orioles offseason with real expectations for the unexpected with money and deals. We’ve got baseball on the brain.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss an American Dream week for sports with big drama and memories made
When there’s Game 7 World Series magic interrupting real life and parties on a Saturday night, the memories are made forever. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss an American Dream week for sports with big drama and snapshots and “where were you when?” moments for anyone who loves baseball. And the Ravens won two games, too!
An American Dream week for sports with big drama and memories made
When there’s Game 7 World Series magic interrupting real life and parties on a Saturday night, the memories are made forever. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss an American Dream week for sports with big drama and snapshots and “where were you when?” moments for anyone who loves baseball. And the Ravens won two games, too!
Beware the Canadian baseball beast in Toronto!
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.
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!
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?
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!
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?
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.
Catching up on Canada, NFL passion and power of Jays since we left Toronto on Opening Day
It’s always a pleasure to find time with our favorite Canadian NFL historian, Brad Gagnon of Bleacher Report, who tackles the tariffs of Toronto and all that ails Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens from the beach in Santos, Brazil.
Brad Gagnon of Bleacher Report tackles Toronto tariffs and all that ails Lamar and the Baltimore Ravens
It’s always a pleasure to find time with our favorite Canadian NFL historian, Brad Gagnon of Bleacher Report, who tackles the tariffs of Toronto and all that ails Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens from the beach in Santos, Brazil.
Finding the bright spots – and concerning realities – in Orioles awful season and last place finish
With the arms of Trevor Rogers and Kyle Bradish seeking to play Yankees spoiler in The Bronx on the final weekend of the season, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the end of an awful Orioles campaign and look to next year and wonder where the level of optimism for the fan base should be amidst all of the awfulness – on and off the field for David Rubenstein, Michael Arougheti and Catie Griggs. First up: who is Mike Elias going to hire?
Dominguez becomes latest Orioles reliever to be traded as he goes to Toronto
Seranthony Dominguez was traded in the middle of Tuesday’s doubleheader with the Blue Jays.
Orioles bats explode to pick up Eflin in 11-4 win over Toronto
Baltimore clubbed four home runs to take the first contest of a four-game set with the Blue Jays.
Adley Rutschman shines at plate in return from injured list
Adley Rutschman shines at plate in return from injured list
Zach Eflin struggles in final start before trade deadline
Zach Eflin struggles in final start before trade deadline
Tony Mansolino reacts to Orioles’ 11-4 win over Toronto on Monday night
Tony Mansolino reacts to Orioles’ 11-4 win over Toronto on Monday night
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles ugly Sunday loss and bullpen woes
The struggles of the Baltimore Orioles’ starting staff have been well documented but on Sunday it was the bullpen that became arsonists in a three-run ballgame. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Birds’ ugly loss with a focus on the stresses of the relief corps when the top-end of the rotation doesn’t go deep into games.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following home series split with Toronto
After another up-and-down weekend, Baltimore still hasn’t won back-to-back games or a series this season.
Bullpen blowup latest concern for Orioles in ugly loss
The struggles of the Baltimore Orioles’ starting staff have been well documented but on Sunday it was the bullpen that became arsonists in a three-run ballgame. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Birds’ ugly loss with a focus on the stresses of the relief corps when the top-end of the rotation doesn’t go deep into games.
Orioles keep spinning their wheels in uncomfortable early-season space
After Saturday’s uplifting win, the Orioles ended the weekend feeling no better than how it started.
Orioles squander late lead, fall 7-6 to Toronto in 10 innings
Baltimore carried a 6-3 advantage into the eighth inning before the Blue Jays plated three runs charged to lefty Gregory Soto.
Jordan Westburg talks disappointment of Orioles failing to sustain momentum from Saturday’s comeback win
Jordan Westburg talks disappointment of Orioles failing to sustain momentum from Saturday’s comeback win
