Cowboying up the preparations for fake football in Dallas
With some roster depth issues for preseason football, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens’ real depth chart and leadership prepping for another season of huge expectations in Owings Mills.
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Still grappling with death of Hulk Hogan and memories of Superstar Billy Graham
With the highs and lows of the former Terry Bollea in the news after the death of Hulk Hogan, Luke Jones and Nestor grapple with his act, “borrowed” if-not-stolen from Superstar Billy Graham as documented in the recent “Dark Side Of The Ring” tale on Vice regarding the business of wrestling and Vince McMahon and steroids in the 1970s and 80s.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles last place summer realities as Bradish return looms
It’s last place baseball designed to showcase players for a chance to make the 2026 Baltimore Orioles roster. We all know this despite how awful it looks on the field. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Mike Elias “grand plan” en route to getting young players meaningful time against MLB competition to figure out what can be salvaged from a season of disaster for the franchise.
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.
The grey area of the Rodriguez injury and continuing Orioles’ mess while waiting on Bradish
It’s last place baseball designed to showcase players for a chance to make the 2026 Baltimore Orioles roster. We all know this despite how awful it looks on the field. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Mike Elias “grand plan” en route to getting young players meaningful time against MLB competition to figure out what can be salvaged from a season of disaster for the franchise.
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.
Grappling with death of Hulk Hogan and memories of Superstar Billy Graham
With the highs and lows of the former Terry Bollea in the news after the death of Hulk Hogan, Luke Jones and Nestor grapple with his act, “borrowed” if-not-stolen from Superstar Billy Graham as documented in the recent “Dark Side Of The Ring” tale on Vice regarding the business of wrestling and Vince McMahon and steroids in the 1970s and 80s.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles and Mike Elias selloff of nine MLB players at trade deadline
No one should be shocked by the deadline deals of Mike Elias but fans of the Baltimore Orioles are certainly within reason wondering what the grand plan looks like to compete in 2026. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the large sell off of nine MLB players at trade deadline in exchange for 16 prospects. It’s going to be a long, last-place offseason in Birdland to rebuild the pitching.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss likelihood of Likely missing Ravens season opener in Buffalo
With the news that Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely will be missing a few weeks, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the likelihood of Likely missing the season opener in Buffalo and what that does the role of Mark Andrews in a season of judgment and a deep, multiple offense full of weapons for Lamar Jackson.
After dealing 9 MLB players away for prospects, we wonder what Orioles will become in 2026
No one should be shocked by the deadline deals of Mike Elias but fans of the Baltimore Orioles are certainly within reason wondering what the grand plan looks like to compete in 2026. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the large sell off of nine MLB players at trade deadline in exchange for 16 prospects. It’s going to be a long, last-place offseason in Birdland to rebuild the pitching.
The likelihood of Likely missing Buffalo kickoff and Andrews being on the mark
With the news that Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely will be missing a few weeks, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the likelihood of Likely missing the season opener in Buffalo and what that does the role of Mark Andrews in a season of judgment and a deep, multiple offense full of weapons for Lamar Jackson.
Pitching in the rest of the Orioles season?
With Felix Bautista and Zach Eflin now on the injured list, we wonder who will pitch once the dealing is done. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the trade day options of Mike Elias as the Baltimore Orioles dealt away Ramon Urias and Andrew Kittredge on Wednesday night with more news to come on Ryan O’Hearn and Cedric Mullins. And who knows who else?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles exit of Urias and Kittredge and deals ahead for Elias
With Felix Bautista and Zach Eflin now on the injured list, we wonder who will pitch once the dealing is done. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the trade day options of Mike Elias as the Baltimore Orioles dealt away Ramon Urias and Andrew Kittredge on Wednesday night with more news to come on Ryan O’Hearn and Cedric Mullins. And who knows who else?
Luke Jones and Nestor make final preparations for Orioles and MLB trade deadline additions by subtraction
While the Orioles battle the first-place Toronto Blue Jays at Camden Yards, the real action will be in The Warehouse where Mike Elias will be fielding calls all over baseball to move veterans for organizational depth. Luke Jones and Nestor make final preparations for the Orioles and MLB trade deadline additions by subtraction and wonder who will be left to pitch next week – or next season?
Luke Jones gets Nestor ready for some thumping as Ravens put on the pads in Owings Mills
The first “instructional” part of Baltimore Ravens training camp is over and head coach John Harbaugh loves when the pads come on and the thumping begins in Owings Mills. Our Luke Jones gets you ready for some defensive wrinkles and offensive weapons as the Super Bowl march begins in July for #RavensFlock.
Finally putting the shoulder pads on in Owings Mills
The first “instructional” part of Baltimore Ravens training camp is over and head coach John Harbaugh loves when the pads come on and the thumping begins in Owings Mills. Our Luke Jones gets you ready for some defensive wrinkles and offensive weapons as the Super Bowl march begins in July for #RavensFlock.
Addition by subtraction is Orioles trade theme this week
While the Orioles battle the first-place Toronto Blue Jays at Camden Yards, the real action will be in The Warehouse where Mike Elias will be fielding calls all over baseball to move veterans for organizational depth. Luke Jones and Nestor make final preparations for the Orioles and MLB trade deadline additions by subtraction and wonder who will be left to pitch next week – or next season?
Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss early observations at Ravens training camp in Owings Mills
The tackling is down and the instruction and bodies stay up in Owings Mills as the long-lost era of “two-a-days” and the summer grind are a little more player friendly these days in the NFL world of protecting the assets. Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss some early observations as the long, hot Baltimore Ravens training camp has commenced with Super expectations for the men of Trump bootlicker, John Harbaugh.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles depleted trade arsenal and realities of what to expect at MLB deadline
As the clock ticks on the Major League Baseball trade deadline on Thursday afternoon, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the suddenly depleted Orioles’ trade arsenal and the realities of what to expect from Mike Elias – and it isn’t “a haul” by any stretch of the orange imagination – for this last-place operation.
Training camp always begins with a long thud
The tackling is down and the instruction and bodies stay up in Owings Mills as the long-lost era of “two-a-days” and the summer grind are a little more player friendly these days in the NFL world of protecting the assets. Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss some early observations as the long, hot Baltimore Ravens training camp has commenced with Super expectations for the men of Trump bootlicker, John Harbaugh.
Elias won’t be able to trade ’em all away…
As the clock ticks on the Major League Baseball trade deadline on Thursday afternoon, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the suddenly depleted Orioles’ trade arsenal and the realities of what to expect from Mike Elias – and it isn’t “a haul” by any stretch of the orange imagination – for this last-place operation.
Luke Jones and Nestor open Ravens training camp with high expectations and open eyes
Another offseason of acquisitions, additions and high hopes now comes to the backfields in Owings Mills as the Baltimore Ravens attempt to finally make January become February for local football fans. Lamar Jackson promised a Super Bowl. Luke Jones and Nestor open this purple training camp with high expectations and open eyes for a long season of twists and turns.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss trade options and philosophy of Mike Elias and Orioles
The MLB trade deadline beckons, last place in the American League East feels pretty concrete in July for the Baltimore Orioles and many of their organization questions dangle waiting to be addressed by Mike Elias this offseason. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the trade options and philosophy of the beleaguered Birdland insiders as local fans to turn to the purple birds and football season.
Do the Ravens have the most talent in the NFL?
Another offseason of acquisitions, additions and high hopes now comes to the backfields in Owings Mills as the Baltimore Ravens attempt to finally make January become February for local football fans. Lamar Jackson promised a Super Bowl. Luke Jones and Nestor open this purple training camp with high expectations and open eyes for a long season of twists and turns.
So what are Orioles goals as sellers for the rest of this cellar summer?
The MLB trade deadline beckons, last place in the American League East feels pretty concrete in July for the Baltimore Orioles and many of their organization questions dangle waiting to be addressed by Mike Elias this offseason. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the trade options and philosophy of the beleaguered Birdland insiders as local fans to turn to the purple birds and football season.
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss last place Orioles off the field and selling credibility for moves ahead
It’s the All Star break and the Baltimore Orioles are entrenched in the cellar of the American League East. With the trading deadline looming and a big offseason ahead for Camden Yards renovations and upgrades, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what’s happening off the field and how this woebegone franchise will sell credibility for the moves ahead given the disastrous early ownership tenure of David Rubenstein and the evaporating leadership of the front office.
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.
Where is the Orioles leadership and what are they thinking?
It’s the All Star break and the Baltimore Orioles are entrenched in the cellar of the American League East. With the trading deadline looming and a big offseason ahead for Camden Yards renovations and upgrades, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what’s happening off the field and how this woebegone franchise will sell credibility for the moves ahead given the disastrous early ownership tenure of David Rubenstein and the evaporating leadership of the front office.
Luke Jones and Nestor assess state of Orioles at All Star Break and deals to be made by Elias
After Kyle Stowers hit three homers at Camden Yards and the Orioles wasted another start by Trevor Rogers, trades are on the tongues of local baseball fans at the All Star break. Luke Jones and Nestor assess state of the franchise, its roster and how the Baltimore Orioles will seek to re-make the 2026 club and its offseason expectations.
Assessing state of disappointing Orioles at All Star break
After Kyle Stowers hit three homers at Camden Yards and the Orioles wasted another start by Trevor Rogers, trades are on the tongues of local baseball fans at the All Star break. Luke Jones and Nestor assess state of the franchise, its roster and how the Baltimore Orioles will seek to re-make the 2026 club and its offseason expectations.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the pitching depth of Orioles and how franchise will get armed
Mired in last place in the AL East with the trade deadline looming and the MLB Draft this weekend, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the overall pitching depth of the Baltimore Orioles and how the franchise will get armed for a real pennant race in the future. It’s going to take a better effort and whole lot of money.
How will Orioles get better armed for 2026 season?
Mired in last place in the AL East with the trade deadline looming and the MLB Draft this weekend, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the overall pitching depth of the Baltimore Orioles and how the franchise will get armed for a real pennant race in the future. It’s going to take a better effort and whole lot of money.
Luke Jones and Nestor set stage for Orioles trade deadline and wheeling and dealing for Elias
The Orioles will be sellers, not buyers, at the MLB Trade Deadline later in the month. Luke Jones and Nestor set the stage for what could be the final acts of the Mike Elias administration in Baltimore with very mixed results. You can only go up when you’re in last place (again)…
Allen McCallum and Luke Jones discuss young Orioles core and future of Mike Elias in Baltimore
The emergency mid-summer sports huddle with Allen McCallum, Luke Jones and Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Reter’s Crab House & Grille in Reisterstown meant a frank last-place discussion about David Rubenstein, Mike Elias and the All-Star break and trading deadline with paramount importance to the future of the Baltimore Orioles.
Setting stage for Orioles’ trade deadline and wheels and deals
The Orioles will be sellers, not buyers, at the MLB Trade Deadline later in the month. Luke Jones and Nestor set the stage for what could be the final acts of the Mike Elias administration in Baltimore with very mixed results. You can only go up when you’re in last place (again)…
Luke Jones and Nestor create a July overview of where Orioles need to be next Opening Day
Luke Jones and Nestor create a July overview of where Orioles need to be next Opening Day as it appears Mike Elias will be selling later this month.
Allen McCallum joins Luke Jones and Nestor to discuss all that ails Baltimore Orioles franchise
It feels inconceivable but Allen McCallum and Luke Jones were in agreement that they’ve never done a WNST radio segment together in all of the years we’ve been talking Baltimore Orioles with both of them. And our airwaves have featured more baseball chatter with these two guys than any other humans on earth. Clearly, last place and lousy continues to bring us all together in search of the greater Birdland good.
So where do the Orioles go now from last place?
The emergency mid-summer sports huddle with Allen McCallum, Luke Jones and Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Reter’s Crab House & Grille in Reisterstown meant a frank last-place discussion about David Rubenstein, Mike Elias and the All-Star break and trading deadline with paramount importance to the future of the Baltimore Orioles.
Will Kremer will be the dean of the rotation next year?
Luke Jones and Nestor create a July overview of where Orioles need to be next Opening Day as it appears Mike Elias will be selling later this month.
