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…
Over the past few months we’ve been seeing more about the benefits of THCV and asked Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness to bring the facts into focus.
It’s no secret that the Baltimore Orioles needed a better bullpen and at least one more quality starter to bolster a World Series run in October. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the additions of Mike Elias at MLB trade deadline and whether it will be enough to compete in late fall.
Over the past few months we’ve been seeing more about the benefits of THCV and asked Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness to bring the facts – and products – into focus.
Always fun to talk baseball, trading deadline deals and Maryland Lottery news with Seth Elkin. This week, a guy walked into Squire’s in Dundalk and walked out with more than the pepperoni and meat sauce…
Our defending champion of sports business valuations and the whys and hows of billionaire owners, Kurt Badenhausen of Sportico joins Nestor once again to (finally) discuss the exit of the Angelos family and the financial realities that David Rubenstein and new ownership inherit with the Baltimore Orioles. And the media and sponsorship landscape for Catie Griggs to take $600 million of your money to grow Camden Yards and an All Star Game into a cash machine that stimulates payroll growth…
Sure, they’ll always be known as a South Carolina band, but Hootie and The Blowfish guitarist Mark Bryan is always quick to point out his Maryland roots for home and sports. He catches up on Orioles Magic, thirty years of friendship with Nestor and the not-so-cracked rear view of a life in making music that is currently making fans happy on the road with all the hits.
After spending a few days in Ohio last week, Nestor welcomes his legendary Cleveland radio pal and Lucky’s Cafe breakfast companion Mark “Munch” Bishop back onto the show to discuss Rock Hall music history, the legend of rocker Michael Stanley and this weekend’s first-place Guardians and Orioles series.
Our professor and veteran of all things sports business Marty Conway schools Nestor on the primary tasks for new Orioles ownership to grow the brand and build a foundation for the next generation of Baltimore baseball fans during this critical pennant race.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens training camp and offensive line observations and possibilities.
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.
As the dog days of Ravens training camp really take hold, our Luke Jones joins Nestor for a long discussion on battle of several players for a starting spot on the offensive line that will protect Lamar Jackson and open holes for Derrick Henry.
It was a very active weekend in Birdland before the Tuesday night MLB trade deadline. Luke Jones and Nestor react to all of the dealings of Mike Elias and the Baltimore Orioles.
It was a very active weekend in Birdland before the Tuesday night MLB trade deadline. Luke Jones and Nestor react to all of the dealings of Mike Elias and the Baltimore Orioles.
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 discuss first round of Orioles trades, Austin Hays and playing bad baseball
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 discuss first round of Orioles trades, Austin Hays and playing bad baseball
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.
Our professor and veteran of all things sports business Marty Conway schools Nestor on the primary tasks for new Orioles ownership to grow the brand and build a foundation for the next generation of Baltimore baseball fans during this critical pennant race.
Our defending champion of sports business valuations and the whys and hows of billionaire owners, Kurt Badenhausen of Sportico joins Nestor once again to (finally) discuss the exit of the Angelos family and the financial realities that David Rubenstein and new ownership inherit with the Baltimore Orioles. And the media and sponsorship landscape for Catie Griggs to take $600 million of your money to grow Camden Yards and an All Star Game into a cash machine that stimulates payroll growth…
John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks big local winners and fun summer stories with Nestor
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.
Lots of fans, lots of autographs and young players trying to make a name for themselves and impress coaches. Another summer of Ravens training camp in Owings Mills as Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the nuance of July “statistics” and why these practices matter.
A massive weekend ahead for the Baltimore Orioles host the San Diego Padres and Mike Elias searches to improve the pitching arsenal for a first-place team that can win the World Series. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the unrest of MLB trade deadline.
Lots of fans, lots of autographs and young players trying to make a name for themselves and impress coaches. Another summer of Ravens training camp in Owings Mills as Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the nuance of July “statistics” and why these practices matter.
A massive weekend ahead for the Baltimore Orioles host the San Diego Padres and Mike Elias searches to improve the pitching arsenal for a first-place team that can win the World Series. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the unrest associated with the MLB trading deadline for all parties concerned – including nervous and antsy players who know they could be tapped on the shoulder.
John Martin of The Maryland Lottery talks big local winners and fun summer stories with Nestor.
Covering the business of sports and moonlighting in two rock and roll tribute bands, we only track down Maury Brown of Forbes when we’re ready to get serious about baseball and money. Rocking the trading deadline like a hurricane without a holiday and letting the money talk. @BizBallMaury
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss early Ravens training camp and importance of Marlon Humphrey
Sports logo artist Todd Radom talks brands, baseball, uniforms and the Philly Baltimore thing with Nestor
Sports business insider Eric Fisher gives Nestor economic realties of MLB and Orioles hurdles moving forward
Covering the business of sports and moonlighting in two rock and roll tribute bands, we only track down Maury Brown of Forbes when we’re ready to get serious about baseball and money. Rocking the trading deadline like a hurricane without a holiday…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss early some Ravens training camp story lines and the importance of a healthy and productive Marlon Humphrey, who needs to earn his hefty salary and solidify the backend of a solid defense.
Now just 11-15 over the stretch back into June, the Baltimore Orioles are dealing with the dog days of summer as a “struggling” first place team in need of more pitching and more consistency at the plate. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss options like pitcher Chayce McDermott and where Mike Elias and the franchise stand before the MLB trading deadline on a myriad of valuable minor league prospects.
When we saw how gawd awful the MLB All Star Game uniforms looked on the Orioles players in Arlington, we knew we needed to reach to sports logo artist and brand builder Todd Radom to discuss our mutual love of baseball, fashion, uniforms and the always “wit” Philly-Baltimore thing with Nestor.
