Spring sports fever, April madness and Opening Day
Our financial advisor Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss this unique spring sports calendar of surprises on the courts and fields and the hope of pennant race baseball in Baltimore.
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The hijacking of Ravens offseason
While all eyes have been on Lamar Jackson and his search for a guaranteed contract, Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta and the organization have been hamstrung by all of the uncertainty. Luke Jones and Nestor bring The Lamarathon into focus as the Ravens offseason has been hijacked by quarterback negotiations and salary cap implications of the non-exclusive franchise tag.
Luke Jones and Nestor recap glorious Opening Day for Adley Rutschman and Orioles at Fenway Park
Luke Jones and Nestor recap a glorious Opening Day for Adley Rutschman and Orioles at Fenway Park. And then owner John Angelos started the year on FM radio with more lies, deflections and bile for the fan base he’s somehow trying to re-engage in Baltimore. The more things change…
Is there a seat left for Lamar Jackson anywhere else in NFL?
Luke Jones and Dennis Koulatsos discuss realities of the few QB seats left for Lamar Jackson in NFL
Luke Jones and Nestor recap glorious Opening Day for Adley Rutschman and Orioles at Fenway Park
Luke Jones and Nestor recap a glorious Opening Day for Adley Rutschman and Orioles at Fenway Park. And then owner John Angelos started the year on FM radio with more lies, deflections and bile for the fan base he’s somehow trying to re-engage in Baltimore. The more things change…
Luke Jones and Dennis Koulatsos discuss realities of the few QB seats left for Lamar Jackson in NFL
Luke Jones and Dennis Koulatsos discuss realities of the few QB seats left for Lamar Jackson in NFL
Luke Jones and Nestor get pumped for Opening Day and a real Orioles season of hope
As Opening Day looms, our longtime Orioles insider Luke Jones gets Nestor pumped for Opening Day and a real Orioles season of hope and questions. First up, the new rules and new schedule format and how it might help the Birds’ chances of getting to October baseball.
Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about 50th Anniversary partners like Costas Inn that have been there from start
Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about 50th Anniversary partners like Costas Inn that have been there from start
Luke Jones and Nestor answer the Lamar Jackson request for a trade from Baltimore Ravens
After hijacking the Coaches Breakfast press conference with John Harbaugh and the national media with a tweet outing his March 2 trade request, we wonder what happens next for the Ravens’ disgruntled former MVP quarterback. Luke Jones and Nestor answer the Lamar Jackson mandate for the Baltimore Ravens and opine on the few possibilities for peace and prosperity in this broken relationship.
Like the Mayflowers, could Lamar Jackson be heading to Indianapolis?
Longtime sports columnist and insider Bob Kravitz joins Nestor from Indianapolis where Jim Irsay might be one of the remaining owners to covet the Ravens former MVP quarterback. Will the Colts make a play for Lamar Jackson? As all Baltimore folks know, if it says “Irsay” it’s usually unpredictable.
So, Lamar Jackson wants a trade, does he?
After hijacking the Coaches Breakfast press conference with John Harbaugh and the national media with a tweet outing his March 2 trade request, we wonder what happens next for the Ravens’ disgruntled former MVP quarterback. Luke Jones and Nestor answer the Lamar Jackson mandate for the Baltimore Ravens and opine on the few possibilities for peace and prosperity in this broken relationship.
It’s time to Play Ball
As Opening Day looms, our longtime Orioles insider Luke Jones gets Nestor pumped for Opening Day and a real Orioles season of hope and questions. First up, the new rules and new schedule format and how it might help the Birds’ chances of getting to October baseball.
JT The Brick tells Nestor that he believes Lamar Jackson will end up with Miami Dolphins
JT The Brick tells Nestor that he believes Lamar Jackson will end up with Miami Dolphins
Leigh Steinberg joins Nestor to continue the debate about the value of a sports agent to a player like Lamar Jackson
Leigh Steinberg joins Nestor to continue the debate about the value of a sports agent to a player like Lamar Jackson @leighsteinberg #RavensFlock
Would it shock anyone if somehow Lamar Jackson wound up in Miami?
JT The Brick tells Nestor that he believes Lamar Jackson will end up with Miami Dolphins
Author John Rosengren takes Nestor back to baseball in 1973 with his new book on a special season
Author John Rosengren takes Nestor back to baseball in 1973 with his new book on a special season
Bob Kravitz joins Nestor from Indianapolis where Jim Irsay might make a Colts splash with Lamar Jackson
Longtime sports columnist and insider Bob Kravitz joins Nestor from Indianapolis where Jim Irsay might be one of the remaining owners to covet the Ravens former MVP quarterback.
The Hit It Big season is here as Orioles go to bat
Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery tells us the about 50th Anniversary partners like Costas Inn, hosting the Maryland Crab Cake Tour on April 5th to get ready for baseball season and a chance to play Home Run Riches.
John Ourand of Sports Business Journal talks crab cakes and the future of sports media with Nestor
John Ourand of Sports Business Journal talks crab cakes and the future of sports media with Nestor
What if Lamar Jackson had an agent like Leigh Steinberg?
Super agent Leigh Steinberg joins Nestor after his client Patrick Mahomes’ second Super Bowl title to continue the debate about the value of a sports agent to a player like Lamar Jackson in this free agency and franchise tagging period.
Dick Jerardi joins Nestor to discuss Happy Valley, Terps season, Big 10 hoops and Kentucky Derby hopefuls
Dick Jerardi joins Nestor to discuss Happy Valley, Terps season, Big 10 hoops and Kentucky Derby hopefuls
Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders gives Nestor his DVOA on Lamar Jackson and the value of his QB play
Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders gives Nestor his DVOA on Lamar Jackson and the value of his QB play
Luke Jones and Nestor wax nostalgic about the World Series, the Orioles and the WBC
Luke Jones and Nestor wax nostalgic about the World Series, the Orioles and the WBC
Maury Brown of Forbes talks the new rules of baseball and Orioles summer hopes with Nestor
Maury Brown of Forbes talks the new rules of baseball and Orioles summer hopes with Nestor
Luke Jones and Nestor lament the fatigue of Lamar Jackson contract talk as NFL bidders appear reluctant
Luke Jones and Nestor lament the fatigue of Lamar Jackson contract talk as NFL bidders appear reluctant
The legend of Penn State beyond football and stickies
Spending a March evening in State College waiting on Bruce Springsteen and watching Nittany Lions fans prepare for basketball March Madness, Nestor noticed the wrestling thing and asked the longtime basketball color voice of Happy Valley Dick Jerardi to explain “We Are” and talk Big 10 basketball, Bob Baffert and Kentucky Derby hopefuls.
Where and how are we getting the games in the future?
Longtime sports business and media insider John Ourand of Sports Business Journal talks crab cakes and the future of sports
What was the first summer of your baseball life?
Author John Rosengren takes Nestor back to baseball in 1973 with his new book on a special season for Major League Baseball, the designated hitter and memories to last a lifetime.
Nestor Aparicio sounds off with Dennis Koulatsos on NFL free agency, new cars and old quarterbacks
Nestor Aparicio sounds off with Dennis Koulatsos on NFL free agency, new cars and old quarterbacks
How to pace and brace your expectations during this Lamarathon season
Luke Jones and Nestor lament the fatigue of the ongoing Lamar Jackson contract talk all over the country as NFL owners and teams appear reluctant to show Number Eight the (guaranteed) money.
For the love of Warren Moon and the new Oilers blue Heritage Ford line at Koons Baltimore
As the daily fatigue and intrigue regarding the Lamarathon continues for Baltimore Ravens fans, Nestor Aparicio sounds off with Dennis Koulatsos on all the NFL free agency news, new cars and old quarterbacks.
How to analyze the “value” of Lamar Jackson with the King of DVOA
The smartest football analytics guy we know Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders provides his DVOA on Lamar Jackson and the value of his quarterback play to the Ravens – or any potential suitor in the NFL.
Can the Orioles really win a World Series again and what did Steadman think the first time?
When Nestor discovered a treasure trove of 1966 World Series heirlooms in the Shrewsbury hometown of his partner Luke Jones, it was time to wax nostalgic about the World Series, the Orioles and the WBC and all that could be once again. Can Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson bring back that old black and orange magic?
For the love of baseball and AC/DC with Forbes sports business insider Maury Brown
Our rock and roll soul from Portland, Oregon talks the new rules of baseball, the summer hopes of the Baltimore Orioles and why tribute bands matter in the modern music scene.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the joys of college sports on Big 10 campuses that aren’t just about basketball in March
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the joys of college sports on Big 10 campuses that aren’t just about basketball in March
Local NFL agent Chad Wiestling helps Nestor understand the nuances of what an agent could do for Lamar Jackson
Local NFL agent Chad Wiestling helps Nestor understand the nuances of what an agent could do for Lamar Jackson
Author Kate Fagan takes Nestor on a women’s basketball journey of history and inspiration her new book Hoop Muses
Author Kate Fagan takes Nestor on a women’s basketball journey of history and inspiration her new book Hoop Muses
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the highest bidder for Lamar Jackson and Ravens stance
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the highest bidder and what will go into the process of bidding – and paying – for Lamar Jackson and why the Ravens’ stance looks better every day as other NFL teams find quarterbacks to fill chairs in free agency.
John Martin of Maryland Lottery joins Nestor to discuss March Madness and more mobile sports wagering news
John Martin of Maryland Lottery joins Nestor to discuss March Madness and more mobile sports wagering news
Taking the charms of State College to the mat and onto the floor for Springsteen
He finally made it back to Happy Valley for some glory days. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the joys of college sports on Big 10 campuses that aren’t just about basketball in March.
