Friday, May 3, 2024

Jim Palmer

Ortiz’s response to Palmer reeks of his entitlement

The Red Sox slugger accused the Hall of Fame pitcher of wanting "to get famous" by criticizing his Sunday ejection.

Five questions pondering Joseph, Garcia, others

The performance of Caleb Joseph continues to make the absence of Matt Wieters easier to swallow.

My Final Conversation with Earl Weaver

So just how did Earl Weaver get into managing and become a baseball legend in Baltimore? Nestor wondered too...so he asked him!

Time to “Buckle up” — there’s Orioles Magic in air for Baltimore tonight

The Orioles and Yankees battle in a meaningful series in September. Land of pleasant living indeed…

Happy 5th Anniversary to my Free The Birds friends who want change for Baltimore baseball

I’ve been watching the Baltimore Orioles since 1973 and I’m not sure any of us could’ve predicted what this franchise was to become back in the late 1980’s when Camden Yards was built, our city was starved without football...

So long, Melvin, and hold your head up

As the Orioles fall toward the 100-loss mark with seemingly little resistance over the final week of the season, their elder statesman winds down his 10-year stay with an organization fixed in what feels like an endless era of losing. Melvin Mora arrived...

5 W's and 1 H

The first half is in the books, and the Orioles are right where most of us thought they would be---last place and out of contention. While it's certainly been frustrating watching the Orioles' inconsistent play, the club has also provided...

5 W’s and 1 H

The first half is in the books, and the Orioles are right where most of us thought they would be---last place and out of contention. While it's certainly been frustrating watching the Orioles' inconsistent play, the club has also provided...

Red Sox-Orioles Facebook News Feed

If you're not familiar with the phenomenon that is Facebook, this won't be the blog for you. Anyone keeping an eye on the popular social networking site while watching the Orioles' miraculous comeback victory over the Red Sox on Tuesday...

What else can happen in this game?

As I sat down to watch tonight's Rays-Orioles game, I expected another dull contest with Mark Hendrickson on the hill for what might be his last start before a returning Rich Hill bumps him to the bullpen. Boy, was I...
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Latest News

What is next for Preakness, Pimlico and Maryland horse racing?

In an industry that has been famously and dangerously slow to change, the future of the Maryland Jockey Club, Preakness, Pimlico and Laurel is about to change dramtically and forever. Nestor had a lot of questions – and historical perspective – for David Richardson and Alan Foreman, who try to answer all of the mystery surrounding the Stronach family, the local tracks and the future of the second crown of horse racing's Triple Crown at Old Hilltop in Baltimore.

Orioles held to just three hits in 2-0 defeat to Yankees

Baltimore had no answers for New York starter Luis Gil, who pitched a career-high 6 1/3 shutout innings.

As Means and Bradish return, Orioles place Rodriguez on IL with shoulder inflammation

The 24-year-old "was sore a little more than normal after his start" against the Yankees on Monday.

Making Nasty Nestor pay in Baltimore

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles stacking wins against the New York Yankees and beating "Nasty" Nestor Cortes with a great effort from Dean Kremer and a depleted bullpen on Tuesday night at Camden Yards.

Kremer, shorthanded bullpen pitch Orioles to 4-2 win over Yankees

Dean Kremer tossed seven innings of two-run ball while Jacob Webb earned the save against the heart of New York's order.

Ravens exercise fifth-year option on outside linebacker Odafe Oweh

The 2021 first-round pick is now set to make $13.251 million guaranteed for the 2025 season.

Assessing another Ravens draft class

Our old NFL draftnik and historian Dennis Koulatsos joins Nestor for an annual evaluation of the Ravens' draft class and needs heading into the spring.

Does anything bring more satisfaction than shutting out the Yankees at Camden Yards?

The big bat of Gunnar Henderson, a solid effort by Grayson Rodriguez and a booted ball by Anthony Volpe added up to an Orioles victory to begin the Yankees series with a 2-0 win. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the week ahead and the possibility of adding John Means and Kyle Bradish back into the rotation.
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