Chapter 9: My life on Calvert Street at The Baltimore Sun and hitting the road
“Be careful what you wish for,” Nestor warns. “All I ever really wanted to do was work at The Baltimore Sun and be the Oscar Madison of local sports…”
Chicago
Chapter 2: “Aparicio” simply means Venezuela and baseball to most people in America
What’s in a name? For Nestor Aparicio, it’s been a life of Baltimore baseball heritage and the inevitable question: “Are you related to Luis?”
The story of Dick Allen and the Southside of Chicago in ’72
A new book on the 1972 Chicago White Sox and the Hall of Fame candidacy of Dick Allen intrigues the “Aparicio” in Nestor. Authors John Owens and David Fletcher join him from The Windy City to reminisce about tough times and great uniforms at Comiskey Park. Dick Allen was finally elected to Cooperstown and this is a great retrospective on his impact.
#ColumnNes: The Eagles kicked Ravens’ mystique into the Inner Harbor on Sunday
The Ravens encountered the No. 1 defense in the NFL and lost the fight. The Eagles are a balanced football team. The Ravens run defense was gashed. And the greatest kicker in history of the sport has lost his mojo. The Baltimore Ravens have a lot to think about over the next two weeks.
Could Eagles and Ravens be a bird’s eye preview of Super Bowl in February?
As regional rivalries go, this would be a lot more interesting if these two teams played more often but rarely have the stakes been higher for a Philadelphia vs. Baltimore matchup. Luke Jones and Nestor preview Eagles at Ravens and review a full Thanksgiving plate of turkeys – on and off the field – and football leftovers.
Luke Jones and Nestor preview Eagles at Ravens and a full Thanksgiving plate of football
As regional rivalries go, this would be a lot more interesting if these two teams played more often but rarely have the stakes been higher for a Philadelphia vs. Baltimore matchup. Luke Jones and Nestor preview Eagles at Ravens and review a full Thanksgiving plate of turkeys – on and off the field – and football leftovers.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles bullpen and Kimbrel conundrum for October playoff baseball
It’s no secret that the bullpen of the Baltimore Orioles has been its weakness. And that was before all of the starters started getting injured this summer. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles bullpen woes of Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde and what the plan will be when it really matters next month.
The Kimbrel conundrum and October bullpen remains dangling and dangerous for Orioles
It’s no secret that the bullpen of the Baltimore Orioles has been its weakness. And that was before all of the starters started getting injured this summer. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles bullpen woes of Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde and what the plan will be when it really matters next month.
Povich tosses 7 1/3 scoreless innings as Orioles flatten mistake-prone White Sox 9-0
Rookie Cade Povich struck out 10 and walked none as Baltimore owns its first three-game winning streak since mid-July.
Ryan O’Hearn talks Orioles’ offensive output in 9-0 win over White Sox
Ryan O’Hearn talks Orioles’ offensive output in 9-0 win over White Sox
Cade Povich discusses his career-high 7 1/3 shutout innings in Orioles’ 9-0 victory over White Sox
Cade Povich discusses his career-high 7 1/3 shutout innings in Orioles’ 9-0 victory over White Sox
Brandon Hyde reacts to Orioles’ 9-0 victory over White Sox
Brandon Hyde reacts to Orioles’ 9-0 victory over White Sox
Orioles bats come alive for 13-3 win over woeful White Sox on Labor Day
Corbin Burnes pitched five innings for the victory while Gunnar Henderson, Austin Slater, and Cedric Mullins drove in three runs apiece.
Austin Slater discusses his big offensive day in Orioles’ 13-3 win over White Sox
Austin Slater discusses his big offensive day in Orioles’ 13-3 win over White Sox
Corbin Burnes discusses his five innings of two-run ball in 13-3 win over White Sox
Corbin Burnes discusses his five innings of two-run ball in 13-3 win over White Sox
Brandon Hyde breaks down Orioles’ 13-3 win over White Sox on Labor Day
Brandon Hyde breaks down Orioles’ 13-3 win over White Sox on Labor Day
Brandon Hyde talks Orioles injuries, Rutschman struggles, more prior to start of White Sox series
Brandon Hyde talks Orioles injuries, Rutschman struggles, more prior to start of White Sox series
Anthony Santander discusses being selected to All-Star Game
Anthony Santander discusses being selected to All-Star Game
Albert Suarez discusses his struggles in Orioles’ 8-0 loss to Chicago
Albert Suarez discusses his struggles in Orioles’ 8-0 loss to Chicago
Brandon Hyde reflects on Orioles’ miserable series sweep to Cubs
Brandon Hyde reflects on Orioles’ miserable series sweep to Cubs
Longtime Chicago sports radio producer Randy Merkin tells Nestor an empty story of The Windy City scene
Longtime Chicago sports radio producer Randy Merkin tells Nestor the currently empty story of The Windy City scene as all five teams struggle to meet the lofty expectations of first place in The Second City.
Orioles blanked 4-0 by Cubs as recent offensive struggles continue
Baltimore went 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position and has plated three or fewer runs in seven of the last 11 games.
James McCann talks Burnes outing, offensive woes following 4-0 loss to Chicago
James McCann talks Burnes outing, offensive woes following 4-0 loss to Chicago
Corbin Burnes discusses another quality start following Orioles’ 4-0 defeat to Cubs
Corbin Burnes discusses another quality start following Orioles’ 4-0 defeat to Cubs
Brandon Hyde discusses offensive struggles following Orioles’ 4-0 loss to Cubs
Brandon Hyde discusses offensive struggles following Orioles’ 3-0 loss to Cubs
Legendary Chicago columnist Rick Telander tells Nestor what made covering sports in The Windy City so great
Five decades into documenting all things sports at The Chicago Sun-Times, legendary Windy City columnist Rick Telander visits Nestor to discuss the current woes of the Cubs and White Sox – and the bigger picture of a life spent in gyms and stadiums chasing the greatest athletes on earth in a sports-crazed city with competitive journalists.
Two veteran sports radio souls go behind the glass to tell tales of sweet home Chicago
Longtime Chicago sports radio producer Randy Merkin tells Nestor the currently empty story of The Windy City scene as all five teams struggle to meet the lofty expectations of first place in The Second City.
Telander: Capturing the rich history and passion of Chicago sports
Five decades into documenting all things sports at The Chicago Sun-Times, legendary Windy City columnist Rick Telander visits Nestor to discuss the current woes of the Cubs and White Sox – and the bigger picture of a life spent in gyms and stadiums chasing the greatest athletes on earth in a sports-crazed city with competitive journalists.
Kremer struggles, Orioles bats quiet in 9-2 loss to Cubs to open homestand
Dean Kremer lasted just four innings while Baltimore mounted little offense against Chicago’s Jameson Taillon.
Dean Kremer reflects on his struggles in Orioles’ 9-2 loss to Cubs
Dean Kremer reflects on his struggles in Orioles’ 9-2 loss to Cubs
Brandon Hyde discusses struggles of Dean Kremer in Orioles’ 9-2 loss to Cubs
Brandon Hyde discusses struggles of Dean Kremer in Orioles’ 9-2 loss to Cubs
Jordan Westburg discusses being selected to All-Star Game in first full major league season
Jordan Westburg discusses being selected to All-Star Game in first full major league season
Brandon Hyde talks Burnes, Westburg, Cubs as Orioles begin final homestand before All-Star break
Brandon Hyde talks Burnes, Westburg, Cubs as Orioles begin final homestand before All-Star break
Coming home and playing first place baseball
The Baltimore Orioles took care of business on the West Coast during the 4th of July weekend in Seattle and Oakland and now return home leading the American League East with the Cubs and Yankees looming before the All Star break. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss another successful week in Birdland.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss success of Orioles West Coast trip and week at home ahead
The Baltimore Orioles took care of business on the West Coast during the 4th of July in Seattle and Oakland and now return home leading the American League East with the Cubs and Yankees looming before the All Star break. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the week in Birdland.
Luke Jones and Nestor reset Orioles roadtrip in Chicago after ugly sweep in St. Louis
Luke Jones and Nestor reset the Orioles’ Midwest roadtrip in Chicago after ugly sweep in St. Louis .
Orioles swept into Chicago for holiday weekend
Luke Jones and Nestor reset the Orioles’ Midwest roadtrip in Chicago after ugly sweep in St. Louis .
Who says you can’t go home to Dundalk?
When the Maryland Crab Cake Tour comes home to Dundalk and one of your best childhood pals is a fellow DHS Owl Class of 1985, the green and gold pride starts to beam. Nestor and pal Stan Jablonski talk about community stock, science and traveling the world to see and appreciate their mutual love of their hometown in a new light.
The pride of Dundalk High shines as Nestor and pal Stan Jablonski talk Owls pride and community stock
When the Maryland Crab Cake Tour comes home to Dundalk and one of your best childhood pals is a fellow DHS Owl Class of 1985, the green and gold pride starts to beam. Nestor and pal Stan Jablonski talk about community stock, science and traveling the world to see and appreciate their mutual love of their hometown in a new light.
Author Roland Lazenby joins Nestor to tell the incredible story of the life of Earvin Magic Johnson
Renowned author Roland Lazenby tells Nestor about his latest biography on the life and times of Earvin “Magic” Johnson. From the roots of his basketball story through the Showtime Lakers to becoming one of the richest American athletes in the world through his passion for being an entrepreneur, businessman and civic mover.
