Thursday, March 28, 2024

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That time I asked Phil Niekro about throwing a knuckleball

Back when Nestor Aparicio was nationally syndicated on Sporting News Radio a the turn of the century, he had a chance to talk pitching and catching with the late Hall of Famer.

Part 2: Life On The Road, 30 Days of #GiveASpit and baseball (The journey)

You saw the pictures of the tour in June and July. Now read the stories behind those images. And learn about our #JennStrong journey...

Asking Earl Weaver why he ever wanted to be a baseball manager

When The Earl of Baltimore made his final visit to Camden Yards during the 2012 statue summer, Nestor was fortunate enough to conduct the final public interview with the Hall of Famer.

Moose memories and “Welcome Home” for wise deserter of Birdland

Mike Mussina is back in Baltimore & so are the sick memories of why he left

Ripken discusses the value of The Streak and life after baseball on the field

When Cal Ripken was headed to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown in 2007, he sat down with Nestor to reflect on his life on the field and discuss the plan ahead.

Gwynn tells Nestor about his vision for San Diego baseball

Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn sat down with Nestor at Jack Murphy Stadium to discuss a life after baseball during the final month of his legendary Padres career.

Tony Gwynn tells Nestor about a life in baseball chasing a World Series

With less than a month left in his Hall of Fame career, Nestor visited his favorite baseball player one last time at The Murph for a lengthy chat.

The final chat with Mike Mussina as a member of the Baltimore Orioles

There were many chats over the years of his decade of brilliance on the mound at Camden Yards but this was Spring Training 2000. The end was near...

Brooks talks optimism and hope for the 1997 Orioles – and he was right!

Opening Day was always a big deal in Baltimore. We spent this one at Bohager's on Eden Street with Number Five talking about the good ole' days of 'dem O's.
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The NFL owners circus in Florida and Ravens needs to be filled

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the NFL Owners Meetings and the Ravens' roster issues and spring needs in the NFL Draft from Florida as the rules change and the television money pours in.

Getting you ready for Opening Day with a new day of Orioles baseball

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the absence of Jackson Holliday and the completion of Orioles' Opening Day roster in a season of massive changes, major hopes and a new owner who hopes to move Baltimore forward along with the baseball team.

Unlucky Chapter 13: ‘The Magic’ and ‘The Oriole Way’ got stranded on 33rd Street…

It's been a long couple of decades of bad baseball at Camden Yards. This is the final chapter of what was a 2006 book written by Nestor Aparicio to honor his Pop and his family's love of Baltimore Orioles baseball.

Debunking the local media myth: Peter Angelos did not “save” the Orioles for Baltimore

Many people reached to Nestor Aparicio in the aftermath of the death of Orioles owner Peter G. Angelos looking for some kind of pronouncement. After watching the media reports in Baltimore with various inaccuracies about the billionaire lawyer's real accomplishments, Luke Jones joined him to react and opine and to set the legacy straight for local citizens who have been fed various levels of myth, poppycock and fake history.

Twelve Ravens Thoughts on Harbaugh press conference at NFL owners meetings

Head coach John Harbaugh touched on a number of topics in Orlando on Monday morning.

Where is Steve Biscotti hiding? And why…

With our crew in Florida for Orioles spring training and a new beginning for the baseball franchise, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder aloud where and why the Ravens' owner might be seeking quiet shelter while the rest of his billionaire partners convene at the NFL Owners Meetings in Orlando this week to count their money. (We'll be there, too! Like we always are...)

The thrill of catching one hot off the bat of a big leaguer at a game

Ever come home from an Orioles game with a souvenir baseball? Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the joy of catching a baseball at an Orioles game – or even having to give the one you catch away to a kid nearby.

Orioles hope to have Bradish, Means back “early in the first half” of 2024

Mike Elias offered another positive update on Kyle Bradish, who will begin the season on the 15-day injured list.
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