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Barry Bloom of Sportico discusses money of Major League Baseball and future revenue for teams like Orioles to improve

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Barry Bloom of Sportico has spent five decades chronicling the history of labor and ownership in Major League Baseball and shares the financial concerns and strategic challenges facing the sport. He joins Nestor to discus new media, an aging fan base and neophyte ownership groups like the Rubenstein partnership trying to guess at future revenue in order to sign star players to enormous contracts while being gifted $600 million to make Camden Yards a place that lifts downtown Baltimore.

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As Rubenstein hands out more money, where is MLB getting it from in Baltimore?

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Barry Bloom of Sportico has spent five decades chronicling the history of labor and ownership in Major League Baseball and shares the financial concerns and strategic challenges facing the sport. He joins Nestor to discus new media, an aging fan base and neophyte ownership groups like the Rubenstein partnership trying to guess at future revenue in order to sign star players to enormous contracts while being gifted $600 million to make Camden Yards a place that lifts downtown Baltimore.

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What do we really expect from new Orioles ownership?

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It’s up to Nestor’s friends and sponsors to keep him honest. Our pal Bill Cole of Cole Roofing and Gordian Enegry grills Nestor about what he really expects from the Orioles this offseason with new ownership and a team full of young stars waiting on better pitching. And fans waiting on some kind of honest and authentic communication.

Doug DeCinces joins Nestor to reminisce about Orioles baseball and winning teams that created The Magic in Baltimore

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It’s been a long time since we’ve connected with former Orioles third baseman Doug DeCinces but this tribute to Brooks Robinson, homage to that night in 1979 against the Tigers and the joys of being a part of the Roar From 34 and Memorial Stadium on those summer nights was special. Let the “Godfather” of Orioles Magic reminisce about what it meant to wear a Baltimore Orioles jersey and represent the team in the community at Nestor’s Eastwood Little League banquet on Dundalk Avenue 48 years ago.

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Doug DeCinces relives the birth of Orioles Magic

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It’s been a long time since we’ve connected with former Orioles third baseman Doug DeCinces but this tribute to Brooks Robinson, homage to that night in 1979 against the Tigers and the joys of being a part of the Roar From 34 and Memorial Stadium on those summer nights was special. Let the “Godfather” of Orioles Magic reminisce about what it meant to wear a Baltimore Orioles jersey and represent the team in the community at Nestor’s Eastwood Little League banquet on Dundalk Avenue 48 years ago.

Luke Jones and Nestor give January report card to Orioles offseason and discuss Santander heading to Blue Jays

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He hit a lot of home runs, was a great clubhouse presence and came through the hard times as a Baltimore Orioles rising star and now he’ll be looking to beat them with the Toronto Blue Jays. Luke Jones tells Nestor this five-year deal isn’t a shock but replacing the productivity of Anthony Santander might prove to be harder than just signing Tyler O’Neill.

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Saying “so long” to Santander as Tony Taters takes Toronto dough

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He hit a lot of home runs, was a great clubhouse presence and came through the hard times as a Baltimore Orioles rising star and now he’ll be looking to beat them with the Toronto Blue Jays. Luke Jones tells Nestor this five-year deal isn’t a shock but replacing the productivity of Anthony Santander might prove to be harder than just signing Tyler O’Neill.

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The international money, gambling and most influential sports league in the world hasn’t snuck up on agent Leigh Steinberg

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Talking NFL revenue, player contracts, union leverage and the future of American sports leagues all over the world with our returning champion and super agent Leigh Steinberg, who joins Nestor to discuss the lineage of the billions of dollars and jobs of the NFL offseason as another Super Bowl tournament begins with his quarterback Patrick Mahomes watching football this weekend and waiting for another chance for a Lombardi Trophy.

Super agent Leigh Steinberg discusses money and jobs of NFL offseason and Super Bowl tournament begins

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Talking NFL revenue, player contracts, union leverage and the future of American sports leagues all over the world with our returning champion and super agent Leigh Steinberg, who joins Nestor to discuss the lineage of the billions of dollars and jobs of the NFL offseason as another Super Bowl tournament begins with his quarterback Patrick Mahomes watching football this weekend and waiting for another chance for a Lombardi Trophy.

Sports business professor Marty Conway joins Nestor to offer MLB insights on revenue and where Orioles payroll might go

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Sports business professor Marty Conway joins Nestor to offer MLB insights on revenue and where the Baltimore Orioles payroll might go under new ownership. The impact of declining revenue from regional sports networks and the shift towards direct-to-consumer apps is the primary concern with the future of MASN in the balance but the importance of sustained success on the field to maintain fan interest and revenue needs to be the long game of the Rubenstein group.

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Where might the Orioles payroll go? And how and why…

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Sports business professor Marty Conway joins Nestor to offer MLB insights on revenue and where the Baltimore Orioles payroll might go under new ownership. The impact of declining revenue from regional sports networks and the shift towards direct-to-consumer apps is the primary concern with the future of MASN in the balance but the importance of sustained success on the field to maintain fan interest and revenue needs to be the long game of the Rubenstein group.

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Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray talks baseball at 2000 All Star Game as Rick Sutcliffe busts in on Nestor

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Mark McGrath, former frontman of Sugar Ray, discussed his unexpected journey from being a rock star to playing baseball in major league parks, likening it to a Make-A-Wish experience. He reminisced about his childhood in Southern California, supporting the Dodgers and idolizing players like Steve Garvey and Mike Piazza. McGrath humorously compared the crowd energy at a baseball game to a Sugar Ray concert and shared anecdotes about his interactions with fans and other celebrities, including Rick Sutcliffe

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Ice Cube tells Nestor about Barbershop 2 and N.W.A at Houston Super Bowl in January 2004

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In January 2004 at the Houston Super Bowl, Nestor Aparicio recounts his encounter with Ice Cube, who was promoting “Barbershop 2.” Nestor admits to being unfamiliar with Ice Cube and NWA at the time. They also discuss the Super Bowl experience, with Nestor noting the excitement of attending his fifth Super Bowl and the disappointment of the Raiders’ loss. The conversation shifts to the “Barbershop” movie series, with advice to watch “Barbershop 1” before “Barbershop 2.” Ice Cube promotes “Barbershop 2” and emphasizes its significance, highlighting the cast and release date.

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Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray talks baseball at 2000 All Star Game as Rick Sutcliffe busts in on Nestor

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During his stint at Sporting News Radio, Nestor broadcast live from the field in Atlanta’s Turner Field at the Major League Baseball All Star Game. It’s not every morning that a fly guy like McGrath can mix baseball and music up with a save from Rick Sutcliffe outta the Camden Yards throwback machine and bullpen.

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Adding up sports revenue and the potential of Lamar Jackson with legendary agent Leigh Steinberg

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As a professional sports agent for five decades, the legendary inspiration for Jerry Maguire knows where the money comes and goes. Leigh Steinberg talks Dodgers baseball and football revenue along with the unlimited potential of Lamar Jackson with Nestor as his client Patrick Mahomes continues to earn Super Bowl wins and endorsements.

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Taking the Baltimore “small market” payroll view on Dodgers and Yankees in World Series

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It’s the first real offseason the Baltimore Orioles will experience under new ownership and different expectations – and possibilities. Luke Jones and Nestor take a Baltimore Orioles’ fan payroll view on the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees in the World Series.

Janet Marie Smith joins Nestor to discuss power of Key Bridge and new baseball ownership for Baltimore

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Our resident Hall of Famer and a visionary of the original designs for Camden Yards comes home to discuss the loss of the Key Bridge, fond memories of Peter Angelos and the future of her hometown baby under the new ownership of David Rubenstein and with civic funding to make it awesome for Orioles fans. Janet Marie Smith joins Nestor to start the season with a home run conversation about the city we love.

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Janet Marie comes home: The full Canopy of love for Baltimore and baseball

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Our resident Hall of Famer and a visionary of the original designs for Camden Yards comes home to discuss the loss of the Key Bridge, fond memories of Peter Angelos and the future of her hometown baby under the new ownership of David Rubenstein and with civic funding to make it awesome for Orioles fans. Janet Marie Smith joins Nestor to start the season with a home run conversation about the city we love.

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Holding the higher powers of sports in New York accountable

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As the Yankees come to town to open another baseball season, Nestor Aparicio continues his conversations with the best sports columnists in America as Mike Vaccaro of The New York Post discusses the future of sports journalism and who will speak truth to power and ask the tough questions that ensure accountability and civic confidence.

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What will all of the new MLB rules mean for the game?

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In a wide-ranging chat about life in the big leagues, Mike Bordick is joined by Adam and Frank Kolarek in telling Nestor about the impact new rules and a pitch clock are about to have on the game of baseball and how we view the game will change in 2023.

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