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Our intrepid sports reporter Luke Jones spent Monday on the practice field of Owings Mills wondering where Lamar Jackson was and then watched the Orioles take another beating at Fenway. We thought September was supposed to be fun? Luke joined Nestor for a discussion about finding pitching and the youth of Jackson Holliday.
Our intrepid sports reporter Luke Jones spent Monday on the practice field of Owings Mills wondering where Lamar Jackson was and then watched the Orioles take another beating at Fenway. We thought September was supposed to be fun? Luke joined Nestor for a discussion about finding pitching and the youth of Jackson Holliday.
Now entering a third month as one of the worst position players in Major League Baseball, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder when – or if – the phenom first overall pick and the former Adley Rutschman will re-emerge in time to lead the Baltimore Orioles into October. Meanwhile, the Birds are off to Fenway Park as the bats remain silent.
Now entering a third month as one of the worst position players in Major League Baseball, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder when – or if – the phenom first overall pick and the former Adley Rutschman will re-emerge in time to lead the Baltimore Orioles into October. Meanwhile, the Birds are off to Fenway Park as the bats remain silent.
Sweeping the worst team in the history of Major League Baseball didn’t happen this week against the White Sox but Luke Jones and Nestor remain bullish on the Orioles’ infirmary beginning to show signs that the October roster will look better than August did for health.
Sweeping the worst team in the history of Major League Baseball didn’t happen this week against the White Sox but Luke Jones and Nestor remain bullish on the Orioles’ infirmary beginning to show signs that the October roster will look better than August did for health.
With the choppy nightly performances and results over the past two months, so much has changed about the roster. Especially the starting pitching. Luke Jones and Nestor measure the Orioles’ rotation and hopes for a better run of luck heading into this drive to win the division and find October health and prosperity. @BaltimoreLuke
With the choppy nightly performances and results over the past two months, so much has changed about the roster. Especially the starting pitching. Luke Jones and Nestor measure the Orioles’ rotation and hopes for a better run of luck heading into this drive to win the division and find October health and prosperity.
Corbin Burnes pitched five innings for the victory while Gunnar Henderson, Austin Slater, and Cedric Mullins drove in three runs apiece.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ recent struggles in Los Angeles and the curiously awful Adley Rutschman slump as the Birds play in Colorado with lots of bad MLB teams waiting in early September.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ recent struggles in Los Angeles and the curiously awful Adley Rutschman slump as the Birds play in Colorado with lots of bad MLB teams waiting in early September.
Adley Rutschman has been one of the worst qualified hitters in baseball since July 1.
Luke Jones recaps an up-and-down series against the Astros as Baltimore now heads out west.
Luke Jones and Nestor evaluate the Orioles’ situation as the Houston Astros come to town. Bats ailing, arms flailing and a tailspin tailing, the Birds have played .500 baseball for more than two months through the summer and are searching for their spring mojo with lots of different faces in new places.
Luke Jones and Nestor evaluate the Orioles’ situation as the Houston Astros come to town. Bats ailing, arms flailing and a tailspin tailing, the Birds have played .500 baseball for more than two months through the summer and are searching for their spring mojo with lots of different faces in new places.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the chill of the Orioles bats and the necessary offensive productivity for a depleted pitching corps that can’t lose games like Monday night in New York. The Birds are going to need to score more than three runs to win.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the chill of the Orioles bats and the necessary offensive productivity for a depleted pitching corps that can’t lose games like Monday night in New York. The Birds are going to need to score more than three runs to win.
Now with an MLB-leading eight starts this season without surrendering an earned run, Albert Suarez has entrenched himself in the Orioles rotation. Luke Jones and Nestor praise the hearty Venezuelan and the Zach Eflin effect but question the rest of what we’re seeing from Birds’ starters in recent days.
Now with an MLB-leading eight starts this season without surrendering an earned run, Albert Suarez has entrenched himself in the Orioles rotation. Luke Jones and Nestor praise the hearty Venezuelan and the Zach Eflin effect but question the rest of what we’re seeing from Birds’ starters in recent days.
Albert Suarez extended his scoreless streak to 17 2/3 innings to earn the win while Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson homered for Baltimore.
Off to a good start with Baltimore, Seranthony Dominguez appears to have seized the closer role for the time being.
Gunnar Henderson and Cedric Mullins homered to back up Zach Eflin, who improved to 4-0 since joining Baltimore.
Gunnar Henderson reflects on hitting just his second home run since All-Star break
When the bats go silent not even miraculous efforts by Albert Suarez can save the Orioles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the bullpen issues and depth of the starting pitching of the Birds as they return home and attempt to stay atop the American League East standings.
Baseball historian and author Rob Neyer talks past, present and future of the Baltimore Orioles franchise with Nestor. He also knows a few things about Adley Rutschman…
Baseball historian and author Rob Neyer talks past, present and future of the Baltimore Orioles franchise with Nestor. He also knows a few things about Adley Rutschman…
In the aftermath of a trading deadline that saw Mike Elias move several parts of the roster in deals, Luke Jones and Nestor evaluate all of the still-moving parts of the Orioles bullpen and roles as AL East games on road beckon in Toronto and Tampa.
In the aftermath of a trading deadline that saw Mike Elias move several parts of the roster in deals, Luke Jones and Nestor evaluate all of the still-moving parts of the Orioles bullpen and roles as AL East games on road beckon in Toronto and Tampa.
You aren’t the only one seeing a lot new faces in the Baltimore Orioles dugout. Manager Brandon Hyde is a week into managing an unfamiliar roster that has a whole new lineup of possibilities and different humans in a pennant race. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the managerial decisions and pieces to the World Series puzzle that Mike Elias hopes he’s assembled.
You aren’t the only one seeing a lot new faces in the Baltimore Orioles dugout. Manager Brandon Hyde is a week into managing an unfamiliar roster that has a whole new lineup of possibilities and different humans in a pennant race. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the managerial decisions and pieces to the World Series puzzle that Mike Elias hopes he’s assembled.
With the trading deadline ahead and the first measurement of ownership’s strategy on the field coming into focus, our business insider Eric Fisher from Front Office Sports gives Nestor the economic realities of MLB, local media issues and the hurdles and growth needed from Team David Rubenstein moving forward as Catie Griggs takes over the business of Birdland
Like every Baltimore sports fan, our financial insider Leonard Raskin is thinking about two parades in the next six months in the Charm City. And for perhaps the first time in our lifetime, it’s possible…
Like every Baltimore sports fan, our financial insider Leonard Raskin is thinking about two parades in the next six months in the Charm City. And for perhaps the first time in our lifetime, it’s possible…
On a night when Jackson Holliday stole the show at Camden Yards with a dramatic grand slam and win over the Blue Jays, the Orioles lost All Star third baseman Jordan Westburg with a fractured hand. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what this shakeup will do for the lineup, infield and the future of Coby Mayo.
He disappeared from Baltimore four decades ago to become a decorated Philadelphia Daily News sportswriter following in the footsteps of his father who was a Sports Illustrated legend. Author Mark Kram Jr. admits his lifelong Orioles addiction to Nestor from the land of the first-place Phillies.
On a night when Jackson Holliday stole the show at Camden Yards with a dramatic grand slam and win over the Blue Jays, the Orioles lost All Star third baseman Jordan Westburg with a fractured hand. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what this shakeup will do for the lineup, infield and the future of Coby Mayo.
Luke Jones and Nestor take a deep dive into the late Orioles trade options and realities of Craig Kimbrel as a closer and the bullpen problems of Brandon Hyde.
Luke Jones and Nestor take a deep dive into the late Orioles trade options and realities of Craig Kimbrel as a closer and the bullpen problems of Brandon Hyde.
He disappeared from Baltimore four decades ago to become a decorated Philadelphia Daily News sportswriter following in the footsteps of his father who was a Sports Illustrated legend, author Mark Kram Jr. admits his lifelong Orioles addiction to Nestor from the land of the first-place Phillies.
With the MLB trading deadline set for August 30th at 6 p.m., Luke Jones and Nestor look at the Orioles’ treasure trove of legit prospects and the untouchables of Mike Elias as the franchise looks to deal for more pitching – starting and relief – before next Tuesday night.
