Nestor hosts Orioles Birdland chat with Howard Scher, Bill Cole and Chris Korman about new ownership
When you invite three busy guests onto the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Costas Inn in Timonium and they all […]
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Baltimore Banner sports editor Chris Korman joins Bill Cole and Nestor to discuss Justin Tucker saga
As local journalism continues to evaporate, The Baltimore Banner proved earlier this year that a big story still needs real professional journalists, facts, witnesses and lots of lawyers as the Justin Tucker scandal was unearthed by its team. Sports editor Chris Korman joins Bill Cole and Nestor to discuss what really happened after Justin Fenton and Julie Scharper received a tip about the kicker of the Baltimore Ravens being a serial predator nuisance to women in the massage industry all over the region.
When the owners of Birdland ask Orioles fans for the next round of funding after a season like this…
When you invite three busy friends and guests onto the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Costas Inn in Timonium and they all converge simultaneously, you host a candid, spontaneous chat about the realities of a Birdland Insider membership and being a modern Baltimore Orioles customer, fan and an ATM for ownership no matter what happens – on or off the field. A sports editor, a roofer and a duct sucker all walk into a bar with a guy from Dundalk…
On all that ails the Baltimore Orioles…
Longtime sports columnist and decorated author John Eisenberg returns to the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Costas Inn in Timonium to discuss his Bird Tapes of Orioles tales and lore and to discuss the future of Birdland for everyone in Baltimore who loves baseball. Has it really been 30 years since the Cal Ripken 2131 game? Are they in last place again? Where are the fans? Does David Rubenstein know what he is doing? Is Mike Elias the right guy?
For the Ravens, is it zero tolerance – or just zero accountability?
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh indicated that the future of the kicking position in Baltimore would be based on football, not the NFL investigation into the 16 women who have alleged improprieties during massage sessions with Justin Tucker. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the ongoing saga and the team’s eschewing of a “zero tolerance” policy when drafting edge rusher Mike Green, who had two sexual assault allegations while in college. Does any of it matter?
Luke Jones and Nestor continue the slog through Ravens training camp with one more fake football game to go
With one more fake football game left, the Baltimore Ravens don’t have a lot of jobs up for grabs or
Loop putting an extra kick into the preseason prep for Ravens
With one more fake football game left, the Baltimore Ravens don’t have a lot of jobs up for grabs or injuries to report so the big foot of Tyler Loop and the large shoes to fill of the former kicker makes every kick a little more jumpy. Luke Jones and Nestor continue the slog through Ravens training camp and look ahead to preparations for Buffalo on September 7th.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Keaton Mitchell and other remnants of Ravens preseason win over Colts
We don’t read too much into August football games. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the speed and effectiveness of Keaton Mitchell and other remnants of an early Ravens preseason win over the Colts as training camp shows some new faces and the return of injured hopefuls.
Proof of the return of Keaton Mitchell is on the field
We don’t read too much into August football games. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the speed and effectiveness of Keaton Mitchell and other remnants of an early Ravens preseason win over the Colts as training camp shows some new faces and the return of injured hopefuls.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss cost and value proposition of modern fandom
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Five questions for Ravens special teams entering training camp
Will Tyler Loop be able to fill the kicking shoes of Justin Tucker?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Super expectations for Ravens as training camp opens in Owings Mills
Once again, it’s a training camp and a grueling regular season of “Super Bowl: Or Bust” for Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss holding up on those plans for Santa Clara and start preparations for a September 7th kickoff in Buffalo with super expectations meeting the realities of the NFL offseason.
The Ravens can’t go to Super Bowl LX in July
Once again, it’s a training camp and a grueling regular season of “Super Bowl: Or Bust” for Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss holding up on those plans for Santa Clara and start preparations for a September 7th kickoff in Buffalo with super expectations meeting the realities of the NFL offseason.
Leonard Raskin joins Nestor at the new Costas to discuss a summer of sports waiting
The midsummer sports doldrums come when the All Star break happens and you realize NFL training camps open next week. Leonard Raskin joins Nestor at the new Costas Inn in Timonium on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss a summer of sports waiting for football season.
Waiting on football season
The midsummer sports doldrums come when the All Star break happens and you realize NFL training camps open next week. Leonard Raskin joins Nestor at the new Costas Inn in Timonium on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss a summer of sports waiting for football season.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts counting down to training camp
Kyle Van Noy has collected 21 1/2 of his 55 career sacks in two seasons with Baltimore.
Ex-Ravens kicker Justin Tucker suspended by NFL for first 10 weeks of 2025 season
Released by Baltimore on May 5, Tucker is being disciplined for “violations of the NFL’s personal conduct policy.”
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens offense and DAndre Hopkins role with Lamar Jackson
The Baltimore Ravens got on the field in Owings Mills for the final time before summer training camp this week and Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all aspects of the offensive preparation and changes to the Todd Monken attack designed for Lamar Jackson. DaAndre Hopkins came here to win a Super Bowl. This team is loaded. Now, can they win a Super Bowl?
Why DHop veteran receiver role in Ravens offense could be a perfect fit
The Baltimore Ravens got on the field in Owings Mills for the final time before summer training camp this week and Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all aspects of the offensive preparation and changes to the Todd Monken attack designed for Lamar Jackson. DaAndre Hopkins came here to win a Super Bowl. This team is loaded. Now, can they win a Super Bowl?
Twelve Ravens Thoughts at conclusion of organized team activities
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings as Baltimore now prepares for next week’s mandatory minicamp.
Our old pal and ballpark reporter Howard Scher of Duct Doctors talks Orioles reality and Baltimore sports support with Nestor
It’s always a pleasure to reconvene to talk sports with our old ballpark reporter and Skipjacks’ hockey goon squad pal Howard Scher of Duct Doctors on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. Even though Stanley Cup season is here, this one from Greenmount Station in Hampstead is a deep dive on the Orioles’ last-place reality – on and off the field – and the continued support of Baltimore sports fans over five decades of awfulness.
Orioles fans are all too familiar with last place in AL East
It’s always a pleasure to reconvene to talk sports with our old ballpark reporter and Skipjacks’ hockey goon squad pal Howard Scher of Duct Doctors on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. Even though Stanley Cup season is here, this one from Greenmount Station in Hampstead is a deep dive on the Orioles’ last-place reality – on and off the field – and the continued support of Baltimore sports fans over five decades of awfulness.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the final exit of Justin Tucker and Ravens OTA questions on the field
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the final exit of Justin Tucker and the many manueverings of the Baltimore Ravens’ OTA questions on – and off – the field as spring football practice heats up in Owings Mills before mandatory camp later in June.
The arrogant escape Loop of kicking the Tucker allegations quietly to the summer curb
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the final exit of Justin Tucker and the many manueverings of the Baltimore Ravens’ OTA questions on – and off – the field as spring football practice heats up in Owings Mills before mandatory camp later in June.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts during first week of OTAs
Baltimore enjoyed superb attendance for the first full-team workout open to media on Wednesday.
Harbaugh discusses Ravens’ “complicated” decision to release Justin Tucker
Head coach John Harbaugh spoke with reporters for the first time since Tucker’s release earlier this month.
Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for OTAs and more Tucker questions for Ravens in Owings Mills
The Baltimore Ravens will open the doors in Owings Mills for organized team activities this week and the questions about Justin Tucker’s “football decision” departure will begin the proceedings of getting ready for the 2025 season. Luke Jones and Nestor prep you for the football of OTAs and more kicking questions for the Ravens’ brass in Owings Mills.
Are we allowed to ask about Justin Tucker yet?
The Baltimore Ravens will open the doors in Owings Mills for organized team activities this week and the questions about Justin Tucker’s “football decision” departure will begin the proceedings of getting ready for the 2025 season. Luke Jones and Nestor prep you for the football of OTAs and more kicking questions for the Ravens’ brass in Owings Mills.
Ravens spaced out Tucker release and next media availability to make all the questions evaporate
It’ll be another two weeks before anyone with the Baltimore Ravens will be asked their first questions after the shameful departure of Justin Tucker. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what happens next for Tyler Loop and all of the rookies on campus in Owings Mills as the team goes to work on improving – and avoiding any scent of their maligned former “Hall of Fame” kicker.
Last-place baseball is no way for Rubenstein to grow Orioles’ brand
Georgetown sports business professor Marty Conway joins Nestor to talk Orioles marketing and Ravens branding in a big Baltimore sports season for growth.
Integrity in the local media and covering modern professional sports
Streaming, screaming, ducking, hiding, reporting and opining. Mark Viviano and Luke Jones join Nestor for a spirited chat about Orioles expectations and local media attrition in Baltimore at Faidley’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor pimp the puck as the good old hockey game makes Stanley Cup playoffs fire on ice
It’s been a great Stanley Cup tournament so far but the Washington Capitals are in a tough spot in the Carolina series. Leonard Raskin and Nestor pimp the puck as the good old hockey game makes spring better when the games go to overtime and memories are made.
Georgetown sports business professor Marty Conway joins Nestor to talk Orioles marketing and Ravens branding in a big Baltimore sports season for growth
Georgetown sports business professor Marty Conway joins Nestor to talk Orioles marketing and Ravens branding in a big Baltimore sports season for growth.
The Caps are trying to hold on…
It’s been a great Stanley Cup tournament so far but the Washington Capitals are in a tough spot in the Carolina series. Leonard Raskin and Nestor pimp the puck as the good old hockey game makes spring better when the games go to overtime and memories are made.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss life after Justin Tucker for Ravens and rookies on campus in Owings Mills
It’ll be another two weeks before anyone with the Baltimore Ravens will be asked their first questions after the shameful departure of Justin Tucker. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what happens next for Tyler Loop and all of the rookies on campus in Owings Mills as the team goes to work on improving – and avoiding any scent of their maligned former “Hall of Fame” kicker.
Ravens add kicking competition in wake of Tucker’s release
Despite being the first kicker to be drafted in Ravens history, Tyler Loop won’t just be handed the job in the wake of Justin Tucker’s release.
Sizing up 2025 Ravens roster following NFL draft and rookie camp
The heaviest lifting appears to be over in shaping Baltimore’s roster for the 2025 season.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor skate into May with Caps and Ovechkin threatening a Stanley Cup run
Skating into May and flying high, the Washington Capitals have some momentum as our Leonard Raskin rides the daily Stanley Cup wave of Game 7 thrills and home ice Game 1 spills as Nestor pimps the puck with our financial insights team captain. It’s been more fun than watching the Orioles this month…
Can the Caps capture one more Cup with The Great Eight?
Skating into May and flying high, the Washington Capitals have some momentum as our Leonard Raskin rides the daily Stanley Cup wave of Game 7 thrills and home ice Game 1 spills as Nestor pimps the puck with our financial insights team captain. It’s been more fun than watching the Orioles this month…
Ravens hope Tyler Loop has what it takes to fill giant kicking shoes
A Super Bowl contender replacing the most accurate kicker in NFL history is easier said than done.
