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We’re all looking for answers after a hideous sweep at the hands of the New York Yankees in the Bronx. The Baltimore Orioles’ new ownership can’t like what it’s seeing on the field from the 2026 squad because none of us do. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the future of franchise with Mike Elias at the helm after an embarrassing weekend of baseball at Yankee Stadium for the Birds.
“We weren’t competitive,” said the manager after losing by 11 runs on Monday night in the Bronx. All of this losing starts – and eventually will end – with Mike Elias. But, for now, rookie skipper Craig Albernaz is leading a hapless bunch of Birds through an early May swoon that the future of the franchise cannot afford in Baltimore. Nestor channels 43 years of losing in this #ColumnNes of disgust at the present play on the field.
With this year’s Orioles looking too much like last year, what is Mike Elias going to do about it?
It’s showtime on Broadway for the up-and-down Baltimore Orioles as four games in The Bronx with the Pinestripers will test their mettle for a spring awakening. Luke Jones and Nestor preview the Birds big weekend and a bright lights series with the Yankees in New York. Concrete jungle where dreams are made of…
It’s showtime on Broadway for the up-and-down Baltimore Orioles as four games in The Bronx with the Pinestripers will test their mettle for a spring awakening. Luke Jones and Nestor preview the Birds big weekend and a bright lights series with the Yankees in New York. Concrete jungle where dreams are made of…
Baltimore hit two grand slams in a Game 1 victory before Houston won a 11-5 final in the nightcap.
Craig Albernaz unhappy with “unacceptable” defense as Orioles fall 11-5 to Houston in nightcap of doubleheader
Craig Albernaz discusses Bassitt’s strong outing and two Orioles grand slams in 10-3 win to open doubleheader
Rogers has posted a 9.53 ERA over his last three starts, which all resulted in losses for Baltimore.
Craig Albernaz discusses Orioles placing Trevor Rogers on 15-day IL ahead of Thursday’s doubleheader
I met Priscilla but when do I get to meet you? I want to give my Truist trust to the next real owner of the Baltimore Orioles but when an out-of-towner starts buying “free” beer to fund a cheap social media stunt, we should all be leery in the Charm City. And I’ve met ’em all…
Pete Alonso hit his fourth homer of 2026 and Adley Rutschman drove in two runs as Shane Baz tossed 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball.
Craig Albernaz reacts to Orioles’ 5-3 win to open Houston series
As the Orioles continue to play .500 ball through the first month of the season, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the slugging woes, lack of offensive productivity and a near no-hitter to begin a road trip through Cleveland and Kansas City.
As the Orioles continue to play .500 ball through the first month of the season, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the slugging woes, lack of offensive productivity and a near no-hitter to begin a road trip through Cleveland and Kansas City.
It was Nestor who took to Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Wednesday afternoon with some observations about the new “look” of the ballpark and a day when all of the 42s of Jackie Robinson needed a scorecard to see who was making the errors that cost them the game. Luke Jones discusses the outfield defense and injury problems as Cleveland is next up for the Birds as .500 feels about right.
It was Nestor who took to Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Wednesday afternoon with some observations about the new “look” of the ballpark and a day when all of the 42s of Jackie Robinson needed a scorecard to see who was making the errors that cost them the game. Luke Jones discusses the outfield defense and injury problems as Cleveland is next up for the Birds as .500 feels about right.
While we continue waiting for most of the young core to produce or get healthy, Jeremiah Jackson keeps doing the job.
Craig Albernaz discusses Tuesday’s 4-3 loss to Arizona that brings Orioles’ winning streak to end
The 22-year-old second baseman’s rehab assignment had been set to conclude Wednesday.
After taking a line drive to the face in Monday’s game, the manager was fortunate to avoid surgery or the need to have his jaw wired shut.
Craig Albernaz discusses his injuries and aftermath of taking line drive to face in Monday’s Orioles win
“Every night there’s a different star, that’s the magic of Orioles baseball…” It’s not every night that the Baltimore Orioles will battle back from a 7-1 deficit to win but when they do, it makes baseball fun again at Camden Yards. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the old-school Orioles Magic of Monday night’s comeback win over Diamondbacks and the star power of Jeremiah Jackson and Pete Alonso to make an early-season memory for Birds fans.
“Every night there’s a different star, that’s the magic of Orioles baseball…” It’s not every night that the Baltimore Orioles will battle back from a 7-1 deficit to win but when they do, it makes baseball fun again at Camden Yards. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the old-school Orioles Magic of Monday night’s comeback win over Diamondbacks and the star power of Jeremiah Jackson and Pete Alonso to make an early-season memory for Birds fans.
After trailing 7-1 in the sixth, Baltimore got a grand slam from Jeremiah Jackson and a go-ahead two-run homer from Pete Alonso.
Jeremiah Jackson discusses huge two-homer night, scary scene after his line drive hit Craig Albernaz in dugout
Orioles bench coach Donnie Ecker says Craig Albernaz will have scan, but “doing good” after taking line drive to face
What was inevitable the moment Zach Eflin suffered a season-ending elbow injury became official Monday with Dean Kremer rejoining Baltimore’s rotation.
Cade Povich pitched 6 2/3 strong innings to earn the win after Pete Alonso delivered a big two-run double in the fifth.
Craig Albernaz reacts to Cade Povich’s impressive outing in Sunday’s 6-2 win over San Francisco
I would’ve fired you last May when you fired your manager and then hid for three days. Your “leadership” stinks but I do believe your baseball team can be a playoff contender this summer. But on the heels of last place, at some point the record belongs to you…
Craig Albernaz discusses struggles of Shane Baz and Orioles bats in Friday’s loss to San Francisco
Nine games shouldn’t change one’s expectations for 2026, but you’d like to see a few more encouraging signs in the midst of a 3-6 start.
Samuel Basallo’s long home run helped cap the homestand with a win on Wednesday afternoon.
We knew the Orioles would need Dean Kremer back in Baltimore at some point but we didn’t think it’d be this soon. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Tuesday night elbow injury to Zach Eflin and the current bullpen strain for the Birds as the first week proves choppy for rookie skipper Craig Albernaz.
Baltimore tagged Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi for six runs to salvage the final game of a three-game set.
Craig Albernaz reacts to Orioles’ most complete performance of young season in 8-3 win over Texas
We knew the Orioles would need Dean Kremer back in Baltimore at some point but we didn’t think it’d be this soon. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Tuesday night elbow injury to Zach Eflin and the current bullpen strain for the Birds as the first week proves choppy for rookie skipper Craig Albernaz.
The 36-year-old had yet to appear for Triple-A Norfolk before being summoned to Baltimore for the series finale against Texas.
The 31-year-old was making his first start since undergoing back surgery last August.
