Alonso’s arrival makes Orioles look and feel different after years of waiting
Friday’s press conference was fun and exciting, which aren’t adjectives we’ve used to describe the Orioles at this point in the offseason in a very long time.
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all aspects of Pete Alonso coming to the Baltimore Orioles for big money
It’s not our money and it made the baseball team better so there will be no complaining about Mike Elias taking the money of David Rubenstein and Michael Arougheti and investing in a legitimate attempt to win. The Baltimore Orioles got better with the signing of slugger Pete Alonso but they get $155 million better? Luke Jones and Nestor take a deep dive into the Birdland splash of MLB free agency.
That’s Alonso money for a Baltimore Orioles first baseman
It’s not our money and it made the baseball team better so there will be no complaining about Mike Elias taking the money of David Rubenstein and Michael Arougheti and investing in a legitimate attempt to win. The Baltimore Orioles got better with the signing of slugger Pete Alonso but they get $155 million better? Luke Jones and Nestor take a deep dive into the Birdland splash of MLB free agency.
Dear Catie Griggs: When Orioles fans ask why I don’t have an Orioles media credential, I’m sending them to you for answers
I’m pulling for you to fix the Orioles on-and-off the field, even if you continue the bizarrely petty Angelos family tradition of willfully, purposely and strategically mistreating me and restricting a legitimate professional working local media member from asking you serious questions in the David Rubenstein “Next Chapter” era.
“We all want the same things here.”
Orioles’ young position core needs to get more arrows pointing up over final month
General manager Mike Elias leaning so hard on the young position core was a mistake, but the group still needs to shoulder its share of the blame.
Orioles make smart and necessary move signing Basallo to long-term deal
Baltimore not only made a savvy move extending an immensely talented 21-year-old, but it’s an encouraging signal to fans.
Luke Jones look to Basallo and Beavers and youth movement for Orioles hope after bad Bautista news
As the Elton John and Bernie Taupin of Baltimore sports radio, Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio are really in the same room arguing the future of the Orioles. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour and the #TastyNes 27th WNST Anniversary brought them together at Faidley’s Seafood in Lexington Market to discuss what’s left to look for in a last place baseball team. A look to Basallo, Beavers and the youth movement for Birdland hope after more bad news on Bautista and Rutschman.
Can Basallo be the big bat Orioles need to win?
As the Elton John and Bernie Taupin of Baltimore sports radio, Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio are rarely in the same room arguing the future of the Orioles. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour and the #TastyNes 27th WNST Anniversary brought them together at Faidley’s Seafood in Lexington Market to discuss what’s left to look for in a last place baseball team. A look to Basallo, Beavers and the youth movement for Birdland hope after more bad news on Bautista and Rutschman.
Rutschman to IL with another oblique strain, Orioles feel for Bautista after shoulder surgery
Whether Adley Rutschman returns before season’s end is up in the air, but Samuel Basallo will become the primary catcher in the meantime.
Orioles finally make much-needed good news with fruitful weekend in Houston
Top prospect Samuel Basallo capped a fun weekend with his first major league hit and RBIs in his long-awaited debut on Sunday.
Tony Mansolino expects Orioles starter Zach Eflin to go on injured list after Saturday’s early exit
Tony Mansolino expects Orioles starter Zach Eflin to go on injured list after Saturday’s early exit
Westburg nearing return to Orioles lineup, Sugano pushed back for extra rest
Manager Tony Mansolino said infielder Jordan Westburg will “probably” be back in the lineup on Wednesday.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles optimism after Angels sweep and run of wins
Don’t look now but the Baltimore Orioles have won 14 of their last 20 games and are headed to Tampa looking to continue to rectify the awful April and May with another series in a minor-league stadium against a MLB club. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss legitimate Orioles’ optimism after an Angels sweep featuring better pitching and a return to the lineup for some key young players ready to compete.
So, are these wins real Orioles’ signs of life this summer?
Don’t look now but the Baltimore Orioles have won 14 of their last 20 games and are headed to Tampa looking to continue to rectify the awful April and May with another series in a minor-league stadium against a MLB club. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss legitimate Orioles’ optimism after an Angels sweep featuring better pitching and a return to the lineup for some key young players ready to compete.
After weekend sweep, pivotal road trip looms for Orioles to show turnaround could be for real
Having won 14 of 20, Baltimore now goes on the road to take on the top two teams in the AL East.
Jordan Westburg homers again as part of Orioles’ second-highest run output of season on Sunday
Jordan Westburg homers again as part of Orioles’ second-highest run output of season on Sunday
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Tigers invading Camden Yards with best record in MLB
The Orioles dropped the first of three games against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night and Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss the next few days being no easier against a surging Motown squad with the best record in baseball and pitching that Birdland should envy.
A tough week to face the Detroit Tigers
The Orioles dropped the first of three games against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night and Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss the next few days being no easier against a surging Motown squad with the best record in baseball and pitching that Birdland should envy.
With more regulars returning, can Orioles lineup finally start living up to expectations?
Playing for the first time since late April, Jordan Westburg homered in Tuesday’s loss to Detroit.
Gunnar Henderson discusses mostly tough night for Orioles bats in 5-3 loss to Detroit
Gunnar Henderson discusses mostly tough night for Orioles bats in 5-3 loss to Detroit
Povich unravels, Orioles bats stay mostly quiet in 5-3 loss to Detroit
Spencer Torkelson’s two-run homer in the fifth sunk Cade Povich while a Jordan Westburg long ball in the ninth was too little, too late.
Jordan Westburg reflects on returning to Orioles lineup after lengthy stay on injured list
Jordan Westburg reflects on returning to Orioles lineup after lengthy stay on injured list
Cedric Mullins happy not to have long stay on Orioles’ injured list
Cedric Mullins happy not to have long stay on Orioles’ injured list
Tony Mansolino discusses Orioles’ decision to demote Heston Kjerstad and what’s next for struggling outfielder
Tony Mansolino discusses Orioles’ decision to demote Heston Kjerstad and what’s next for struggling outfielder
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles week out West and continued struggles with bats and arms
It looked like Major League Baseball at times but Luke Jones and Nestor couldn’t ignore the obvious of the Orioles and Athletics playing three games in a minor-league stadium in Sacramento as the sport continues to devolve and lower its own bar for professionalism. Two last-place teams going nowhere, except maybe to Las Vegas…
Sweepless in Seattle and stinking in Sacramento
It looked like Major League Baseball at times but Luke Jones and Nestor couldn’t ignore the obvious of the Orioles and Athletics playing three games in a minor-league stadium in Sacramento as the sport continues to devolve and lower its own bar for professionalism. Two last-place teams going nowhere, except maybe to Las Vegas…
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series sweep of White Sox
New assistant John Mabry brings extensive major league playing and coaching experience to Baltimore’s staff.
Orioles still trying to get health pointed fully in right direction
While avoiding the concussion list to this point, Adley Rutschman remained out of Tuesday’s lineup.
Tony Mansolino provides injury updates as Orioles return home for Memorial Day
Tony Mansolino provides injury updates as Orioles return home for Memorial Day
Allen McCallum joins Nestor to discuss firing of Hyde and disaster of 2025 Baltimore Orioles
For three decades Allen McCallum has been on our team as a baseball expert and Orioles historian. He joins Nestor to discuss the firing of Brandon Hyde, the running of Mike Elias and the lousy look and last-place situation of the Baltimore Orioles. And what comes next amidst the chaos for new owner David Rubenstein, who has big decisions coming for the future of Birdland.
With heat squarely on him, Elias must get Orioles’ young core back on track for anything else to matter
How did Baltimore go from being one of the best teams in baseball to one of the worst in less than a year’s time?
Allen McCallum: Assessing the morbid collapse and disaster of the 2025 Baltimore Orioles
For three decades Allen McCallum has been on our team as a baseball expert and Orioles historian. He joins Nestor to discuss the firing of Brandon Hyde, the running of Mike Elias and the lousy look and last-place situation of the Baltimore Orioles. And what comes next amidst the chaos for new owner David Rubenstein, who has big decisions coming for the future of Birdland.
Orioles hope positives from series win in Anaheim will lead to more prosperity
The return of Zach Eflin and the rise of Gunnar Henderson highlighted the weekend for Baltimore.
Help on way, but Orioles digging hole that could prove too deep to escape
Baltimore has a few players on the verge of returning from injuries, but an awful start has eliminated most of its margin for error.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Sugano missing sweet spot in huge win over Yankees
He’s not a Number One starter but Tomoyuki Sugano has emerged as a solid rotation piece for the Orioles, who finally got a win on Monday night against the New York Yankees. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Japanese veteran missing the bats of the Bronx Bombers and pitching out of trouble early to give the Birds a chance to win. Ryan O’Hearn did the rest.
Sugano again delivers what’s needed for Orioles in win over Yankees
He’s not a Number One starter but Tomoyuki Sugano has emerged as a solid rotation piece for the Orioles, who finally got a win on Monday night against the New York Yankees. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Japanese veteran missing the bats of the Bronx Bombers and pitching out of trouble early to give the Birds a chance to win. Ryan O’Hearn did the rest.
Luke Jones and Nestor talk about Orioles losing too many April baseball games
The Orioles finally won a 2-1 game in Washington to avoid a sweep on Thursday night but Luke Jones and Nestor continue to talk about the fundamental roster problems of a scuffling Birds’ squad that has stacked too many losses early to feel good about the pitching and defense.
The unraveling of the Orioles pitching and disappearing bats
The Orioles finally won a 2-1 game in Washington to avoid a sweep on Thursday night but Luke Jones and Nestor continue to talk about the fundamental roster problems of a scuffling Birds’ squad that has stacked too many losses early to feel good about the pitching and defense.
Allen McCallum and Nestor convene to discuss Orioles many troubling April issues
It’s getting late kinda early this spring as the Baltimore Orioles have provided an April thud. Our venerable Birdland (former) insider Allen McCallum joins Nestor for their 30th anniversary season of talking baseball, ownership, payroll and some wisdom on the importance of pitching.
McCallum: All of the April issues that ail Birdland
It’s getting late kinda early this spring as the Baltimore Orioles have provided an April thud. Our venerable Birdland (former) insider Allen McCallum joins Nestor once again for their 30th anniversary season of talking baseball, new ownership, payroll and some wisdom on the importance of pitching.
