Saturday, April 20, 2024

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In the end, Angelos family made $1 million every week they owned the Orioles – plus the actual profit

After Nestor broke out a cocktail napkin and did the math on the $173 million price tag of the Baltimore Orioles in 1993 (that came with $45 million in cash) and the recent sale price of $1.7 billion to David Rubenstein (that comes with $600 million in free money from Maryland taxpayers), he wanted to confirm his Dundalk math with our financial advisor Leonard Raskin as to just how much money the Angelos family actually made while attempting to destroy the franchise for the fan base.

Greg Abel joins Nestor to discuss communications, sports, fans and the future of Orioles baseball in Baltimore

It's been 18 years since local communication and public relations guru Greg Abel created the "We're Not Gonna Take It" video after Nestor Aparicio led "Free The Birds" to communicate some uncomfortable truths to Peter Angelos. That was September 2006. Now, with David Rubenstein taking over the helm of the Orioles franchise, what do we expect to be better for the fans – other than everything?

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss foul weather, unlikely stars and Orioles Magic youth in Norfolk

Adding up the math of the first week of the "next chapter" of Orioles baseball, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss foul weather, unlikely stars and the Orioles Magic youth in Norfolk hitting the cover off the ball and banging on the walls of The Warehouse at Camden Yards. Mike Elias has good problems to begin the 2024 campaign.

How will the “next chapter” of Orioles ownership communicate with traumatized Baltimore fan base?

It's been 18 years since local communication and public relations guru Greg Abel created the "We're Not Gonna Take It" video after Nestor Aparicio led "Free The Birds" to communicate some uncomfortable truths to Peter Angelos. That was September 2006. Now, with David Rubenstein taking over the helm of the Orioles franchise, what do we expect to be better for the fans – other than everything?

Foul weather, walkoff wins, unlikely stars and the Norfolk hitting machine

Adding up the math of the first week of the "next chapter" of Orioles baseball, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss foul weather, unlikely stars and the Orioles Magic youth in Norfolk hitting the cover off the ball and banging on the walls of The Warehouse at Camden Yards. Mike Elias has good problems to begin the 2024 campaign.

Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio discuss the most perfect Orioles Opening Day in Baltimore baseball history

Pinch us! The Angelos era is over at Camden Yards, Opening Day was packed and the Baltimore Orioles are contenders to win a World Series. Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio discuss the most perfectly perfect Opening Day in Baltimore baseball history.

A grand welcome for Rubenstein as new Orioles owner

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the takeover of the Orioles franchise by the ownership group of David Rubenstein and hope for the future of a better era for Baltimore baseball, downtown and the long-suffering fans in Birdland.

The most perfect Orioles Opening Day in Baltimore baseball history?

Pinch us! The Angelos era is over at Camden Yards, Opening Day was packed and the Baltimore Orioles are contenders to win a World Series. Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio discuss the most perfectly perfect Opening Day in Baltimore baseball history.

David Rubenstein introduced as new owner of Baltimore Orioles

David Rubenstein introduced as new owner of Baltimore Orioles

David Rubenstein unanimously approved by MLB as new Orioles owner

"We will work our hardest to deliver for you with professionalism, integrity, excellence, and a fierce desire to win games.”
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Sneed makes case for Baltimore City Council President seat

Leading her campaign with transparency and more fairness in Baltimore City government, former District 13 councilwoman Shannon Sneed tells Nestor the importance of the City Council President seat and the goals of her campaign for citizens.

A Walkoff Wednesday for Orioles works well before roadtrip

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the incredible spot start of veteran Albert Suarez start, another walkoff home run by Cedric Mullins and the re-emergence of Cal Ripken to Orioles baseball this month as the team heads to Kansas City and Los Angeles before returning home on Friday, April 26th against the Oakland Athletics.

Twelve Orioles Thoughts following three-game sweep over Minnesota

Cedric Mullins began the series with a phenomenal diving catch and finished it with the first career walk-off homer.

Mullins’ walk-off homer, Suarez’s impressive start lift Orioles to sweep over Minnesota

Albert Suarez pitched 5 2/3 shutout innings in his club debut before Cedric Mullins won the game on Wednesday.

Hyde, Orioles happy with Bradish’s first rehab start at Double-A Bowie

Kyle Bradish tossed three scoreless innings and struck out four in Tuesday's start.

What does Wells injury mean for Orioles pitching?

With John Means and Kyle Bradish throwing and potentially coming back to the Orioles starting rotation soon, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what the latest setback for Tyler Wells means as the Birds' bats take center stage in battering Twins pitching at Camden Yards.

Getting ready for NFL Draft weekend and Ravens many options – and needs

It's not often that Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio wind up in the same room together doing live radio. Every Friday when the Orioles are home, come say hello at Faidley's Seafood in Lexington Market before the game. This time, it was football on the brain with Eric DeCosta and the Baltimore Ravens holding the 30th pick in the first round of next Thursday's NFL Draft in Detroit.

Orioles bats explode, Rodriguez solid in 11-3 win over Minnesota

Gunnar Henderson, Jordan Westburg, and Ryan O’Hearn homered while Grayson Rodriguez pitched six solid innings for the victory on Tuesday.
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