Bill Cole and Nestor discuss bad officiating and fairness in sports competition – especially when you’re wagering on it!
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss bad officiating and fairness in sports competition – especially when you’re wagering on it!
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Luke Jones and Nestor wonder what Angelos and Orioles offseason intentions really are beyond maximizing lease leverage
With the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings in full swing in Nashville, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder what John Angelos and the Orioles offseason intentions really are beyond the franchise maximizing lease leverage against Governor Wes Moore and the citizens of Maryland the fans who have supported the team. Oh, and there’s money and the pitching and tens of millions to be spent in free agency.
When will Orioles make some offseason moves and news to improve?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what is next step for Orioles in an offseason of unlimited possibility – and no Camden Yards lease or Black Friday ticket deals for fans.
Blowing the whistle on lousy officiating in sports
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss bad officiating and fairness in sports competition – especially when you’re wagering on it!
Let’s talk facts about Orioles and the MSA Memorandum of Understanding
Former Maryland Stadium Authority chairman Tom Kelso returns to answer more of Nestor’s very serious questions about the Baltimore Orioles lease, the “Memorandum of Understanding” (MOU) and what happens to Steve Bisciotti and the Ravens if Governor Wes Moore promises all of The Warehouse and Camden Yards land and power to the Angelos family.
What does John Angelos really want – and what is Maryland willing to give him?
With the stadium lease drama about to go into extra innings in Annapolis and the typical Angelos family stall rolling on for baseball fans, longtime Baltimore journalist, author and Orioles historian John Eisenberg discusses the history of the franchise, the city and the downtown landscape he found four decades ago when he joined The Sun as a sportswriter and columnist.
John Eisenberg and Nestor discuss Angelos and MSA lease drama and four decades of seeing Orioles magic and tragic
John Eisenberg and Nestor discuss Angelos and MSA lease drama and four decades of seeing Orioles magic and tragic
The outer layer in the plans for the new Inner Harbor
Local developer Jeff Ratnow attempts to educate Bill Cole and Nestor about plans for the new Harborplace space and the financial realities of the Inner Harbor and downtown to be an economic generator for the entire city and community.
Telling the whole truth about the uncertain future of the Maryland Stadium Authority and Camden Yards and the Angelos Family
Follow the money. Wait for the real ink on the lease not the words of a man who lies regularly. Former Maryland Stadium Authority chairman Tom Kelso joins Nestor for a long-awaited, deep dive on everything about the $1.2 billion of your money that Steve Bisciotti and the Angelos Family are getting to keep their sports franchises in Baltimore. Ask someone who knows all the answers and you get them. Listen and learn. It’s important!
Are we getting ripped off by billionaire sports owners? (Of course we are…)
It’s been three decades since Baltimore went “all in” on the promise of sports to revitalize a downtown community. Neil deMause of Field of Schemes tells Nestor that this Angelos family money grab and its parity clause benefit to Steve Bisciotti is the same in every city for American sports franchise owners. Socialize the debt; privatize the profit.
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss Ravens relevance and Orioles silence as turkey and pumpkin pie loom
As the clock ticks on the Orioles agreeing to a lease that would gift them $600 million of Maryland taxpayer charity, Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ relevance and local baseball offseason silence as the turkey and pumpkin pie loom.
The Ravens’ relevance and the Orioles’ silence
As the clock ticks on the Orioles agreeing to a lease that would gift them $600 million of Maryland taxpayer charity, Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ relevance and local baseball offseason silence as the turkey and pumpkin pie loom.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what is next step for Orioles in an offseason of unlimited possibility and no Camden Yards lease
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what is next step for Orioles in an offseason of unlimited possibility and no Camden Yards lease
Former MSA chairman Tom Kelso returns to answer more Orioles lease, land and money questions from Nestor
Former Maryland Stadium Authority chairman Tom Kelso returns to answer more of Nestor’s very serious questions about the Baltimore Orioles lease, the “Memorandum of Understanding” (MOU) and what happens to Steve Bisciotti and the Ravens if Governor Wes Moore promises all of The Warehouse and Camden Yards land and power to the Angelos family.
The deviled egg is in the details and the future of downtown Baltimore
Some folks only attend the Maryland Crab Cake Tour when deviled eggs are involved. Our pal Bill Cole returns to join Mac Campbell of the Baltimore Convention Center in a wide-ranging discussion on the progress of downtown Baltimore and how to get the community to buy into the positive changes and leadership.
Local developer Jeff Ratnow attempts to educate Bill Cole and Nestor about plans for the new Harborplace space and the economic realities of Inner Harbor
Local developer Jeff Ratnow attempts to educate Bill Cole and Nestor about plans for the new Harborplace space and the financial realities of the Inner Harbor and downtown to be an economic generator for the entire city and community. #CrabCakeTour
Mac Campbell and Bill Cole debate deviled eggs and devil in details of future of Inner Harbor and downtown Baltimore with Nestor
Some folks only attend the Maryland Crab Cake Tour when deviled eggs are involved. Our pal Bill Cole returns to join Mac Campbell of the Baltimore Convention Center in a wide-ranging discussion on the progress of downtown Baltimore and how to get the community to buy into the positive changes and leadership.
Welcoming any convention to Baltimore with open arms
As the Maryland Crab Cake Tour gets back on the road for the holidays, Mac Campbell of the Baltimore Convention Center joins Nestor at Faidley’s to discuss future of downtown, its vibrancy and bringing folks to the Charm City in all sorts of creative ways.
Good health and keeping Lamar Jackson upright
As the Ravens groove into the second half with Cleveland and Cincinnati ahead in the coming days, Nestor Aparicio joins Dennis Koulatsos for a midseason Ravens report card and a second half prognosis that is all about keeping Number Eight on the field.
Nestor Aparicio tells Dennis Koulatsos what he’s learned about Orioles intentions for Camden Yards
Nestor Aparicio tells Dennis Koulatsos what he’s learned about the Orioles intentions for Camden Yards and the downtown area. And he doesn’t like anything about the facts he’s uncovered and the legitimate people with knowledge who are speaking out about the future of our city and who will control the future of the complex and the Maryland Stadium Authority.
What is the next move for Mike Elias and Orioles?
In an offseason with unlimited possibilities after incredible success on the field in 2023, Luke Jones and Nestor take a deep dive into the arsenal of prospects and abundance of position players the Baltimore Orioles have in their farm system. And what that could mean for an offseason of free agency, trade possibilities and the inevitable rising payroll that the Angelos family will need to support with more money.
What exactly is a non-binding memorandum of understanding?
Our defending champion of all things sports business and law and media Eric Fisher of Front Office Sports returns to discuss the joy of the Orioles playoff march and the agony of waiting on John Angelos to agree to an inevitable lease at Camden Yards.
Luke Jones and Nestor regroup from ALDS defeat to discuss Orioles big picture and offseason of Mike Elias
Luke Jones and Nestor regroup from ALDS defeat to discuss Orioles big picture and offseason of Mike Elias
After magical 2023, Orioles must progress from being happy to be here to getting over October hump
This season should be remembered as fondly as just about any in club history, but expectations have now changed, which is a good thing.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor recap Billy Joel, Stevie Nicks and an awful week for Ravens and Orioles
Leonard Raskin and Nestor recap Billy Joel, Stevie Nicks and an awful week for Ravens and Orioles
Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks were the only good things that happened around here this week
It’s been a rough week in Baltimore. We remain thankful that The Piano Man and the great Stevie Nicks came and sang to us. Even if the traffic was a nightmare.
Lending some perspective to Orioles and Ravens weekend and conflict in Israel
While our city’s sports teams failed to bask in the afterglow of the amazing power to bring local folks together, our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld of Web Connection lends the perspective to having been to Camden Yards, Pittsburgh and Jerusalem. The Orioles losses and the Ravens giveaway in Pittsburgh took a backseat to unthinkable violence and war halfway around the world.
Comedian Lewis Black on going orange and black and never looking back
When his usual comedic rants were softened by the Orioles fandom in his heart on the internet, we needed to reach to our favorite comedian Lewis Black to investigate his baseball soul from the D.C. suburbs to a life making jokes about Peter Angelos and Daniel Snyder. The man has suffered with Baltimore baseball and Washington football. Let him come clean on why Camden Yards in October is what heaven will feel like…
Mike Rosenfeld of Web Connection lends perspective to Orioles losses, Ravens giveaway in Pittsburgh
While our city’s sports teams failed to bask in the afterglow of the amazing power to bring local folks together, our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld of Web Connection lends the perspective to having been to Camden Yards, Pittsburgh and Jerusalem. The Orioles losses and the Ravens giveaway in Pittsburgh took a backseat to unthinkable violence and war halfway around the world.
Texas crushes Rodriguez to push Orioles to verge of elimination in 11-8 final in Game 2 of ALDS
Teams losing the first two games of a best-of-five postseason series hold a 10-78 all-time record in those series.
October is a time for the Orioles brand to grow
Sports business professor Marty Conway and Nestor discuss upcoming orange tide in Baltimore and Orioles chance for big growth of the brand of the Bird. As the Ravens go on the road for most of the month, it’s the first time in a long time that the boys of summer will own the days and nights of Fall.
Let Rick Dempsey tell you how the Orioles can win the whole thing
As busy as ever opening a new Baseball Warehouse in Columbia, the Orioles 1983 World Series MVP joined Nestor for a chat about the love of Baltimore baseball, the fun of fantasy camp in Florida and another championship parade for our long-suffering Birdwatchers.
Comedian Lewis Black tells Nestor that orange and black have always been his Orioles colors on the road
Comedian Lewis Black tells Nestor that orange and black have always been his Orioles colors on the road
Eric Fisher of Front Office Sports joins Nestor to discuss joy of Orioles playoff march and future of Angelos ownership
Our defending champion of all things sports business and law and media Eric Fisher of Front Office Sports returns to discuss the joy of the Orioles playoff march and the agony of waiting on John Angelos to agree to an inevitable lease at Camden Yards.
Five Orioles questions entering 2023 postseason
Luke Jones also offers his pick for the best-of-five ALDS between Baltimore and the Texas Rangers.
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss huge week ahead for Orioles and Ravens and city of Baltimore
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the huge weekend ahead for Orioles and Ravens and city of Baltimore in what we used to call “Pittsburgh Week” here in the Charm City. Instead, it’s a schedule-making decision for sports fans and concert goers.
A weekend to remember ahead in Baltimore
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the huge weekend ahead for Orioles and Ravens and city of Baltimore in what we used to call “Pittsburgh Week” here in the Charm City. Instead, it’s a schedule-making nightmare for sports fans and concert goers but we’ll take more of it!
Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for ALDS and all arms on deck for Orioles pitching staff
Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for ALDS and all arms on deck for Orioles pitching staff
Pitching, pitching! It’s all about the pitching!
As the Baltimore Orioles prepare to take to the postseason for the first time since 2016, Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for an ALDS battle with the Texas Rangers and all arms on deck for Orioles pitching staff.
Approaching ALDS, Hyde believes young Orioles “made for the moment” of playoff baseball
Speaking on Wednesday, the Baltimore manager wasn’t yet ready to name his starter for Game 1.
