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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.

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A tribute to the Baltimore baseball legend of my former colleague Jim Henneman

Back in the 1980s, baseball coverage at The Evening Sun was sacred and Jim Henneman was the sage leader of Baltimore Orioles’ coverage and made quite an impression on a teenager who wanted to be a sportswriter. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the incredible baseball life of “Henny” and all of the old-timer Baltimore sports media legends who kept the stories of Brooks and Frank alive over the years.

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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.

Luke Jones and Nestor react to Mike Elias comments and more Orioles losing after Hyde firing

The Baltimore Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde on Saturday morning via a press release with quotes from David Rubenstein and Mike Elias. The owner and general manager then hid for three days while every player on the roster got asked about it on Preakness day. We think that’s lousy leadership. Luke Jones and Nestor react to Elias’ tardy comments on Tuesday in Milwaukee and more last-place Orioles losing after the Hyde firing. A shameful week and season in Birdland.

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What kind of a leader fires his manager and then Hydes for three days?

The Baltimore Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde on Saturday morning via a press release with quotes from David Rubenstein and Mike Elias. The owner and general manager then hid for three days while every player on the roster got asked about it on Preakness day. We think that’s lousy leadership. Luke Jones and Nestor react to Elias’ tardy comments on Tuesday in Milwaukee and more last-place Orioles losing after the Hyde firing. A shameful week and season in Birdland.

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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.

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The same potential that got Hyde fired puts Elias on watch

If the Orioles need to rebuild a last-place team devoid of pitching again, then it’s pretty clear that the future of Mike Elias in Baltimore is in deep debate amongst ownership. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how the potential of the Orioles’ youngest and brightest players got Brandon Hyde fired last week.

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No Hyding from the truth of Elias’ role in Orioles managerial firing

The management of the Baltimore Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde and then proceeded to hide for three days. Nestor Aparicio and Luke Jones discuss the sloppy firing of Hyde and the Orioles’ poor performance, lack of focus and leadership among players. And the new ownership’s awful handling of the entire situation and running from the losing.

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Less safe at safety: Here’s why losing Ar’Darius Washington is not a small issue for Ravens defense

A freak May Achilles injury has left the Ravens’ defense without one of its standout secondary members for this season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the loss of Ar’Darius Washington and what it means for the defense that wants strength and depth on the backside.

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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.

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what happens next for failing and flailing Orioles headed to Anaheim

There will be no place for Brandon Hyde to hide if this continues. Sure, he didn’t buy the groceries (or the pitching) but the manager is usually the first one to go when a promising baseball team disappoints like the in-progress collapse of the 2025 Baltimore Orioles. Or, maybe it’s just a hitting coach or two? But in-season firings certainly feel immigrant after another Birds’ sweep in Minnesota where the bats remained painfully silent.

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This is the kind of baseball that gets a manager fired

There will be no place for Brandon Hyde to hide if this continues. Sure, he didn’t buy the groceries (or the pitching) but the manager is usually the first one to go when a promising baseball team disappoints like the in-progress collapse of the 2025 Baltimore Orioles. Or, maybe it’s just a hitting coach or two? But in-season firings certainly feel immigrant after another Birds’ sweep in Minnesota where the bats remained painfully silent.

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what possible changes could be coming for free falling Orioles

As the losses mount and problems arise daily for the Baltimore Orioles, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what possible changes could be coming for this disappointing and under-performing squad – and what it means to the big picture of growth for new ownership amidst turmoil on the field.Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what possible changes could be coming for freefalling Orioles

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As Orioles free fall continues, how upset is Mister Rubenstein?

As the losses mount and problems arise daily for the Baltimore Orioles, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what possible changes could be coming for this disappointing and under-performing squad – and what it means to the big picture of growth for new ownership amidst turmoil on the field.

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Ravens (finally) decide to kick Tucker to the curb – for “football reasons” of course

The scandal and saga of the Justin Tucker disgrace is over for the Baltimore Ravens. On Monday, they “moved on” from the kicker. Luke Jones and Nestor react and opine about the Ravens’ discharge of Justin Tucker for football reasons. (It couldn’t have been the 16 allegations of predatory sexual behavior by women all over town…)

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Justin Tucker and Mike Green and the Ravens lies about zero tolerance in Baltimore

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. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Justin Tucker 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.

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What’s the big picture for Orioles pitching from this early hole?

The Baltimore Orioles finally won a series, beating the New York Yankees twice at Camden Yards this week. The obvious pitching problems and mostly silent bats continue as the Birds look to take another series from the Kansas City Royals. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the overall bad look of scuffling Baltimore Orioles.

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Well, Kyle Gibson wasn’t the answer for Orioles

The Orioles are taking beatings this month that no one in MLB could’ve predicted. Luke Jones and Nestor continue a chat about the exasperation and disappointment at the Birdland malaise and lack of fight – and starting pitching – on this beleaguered club as the Yankees crush the return of Kyle Gibson to Baltimore.

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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.

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles implosion and accountability from all concerned as Yankees arrive in Baltimore

With another listless weekend of baseball in Detroit and a bad sweep at the hands of the Tigers in the books, the first-place in the AL East New York Yankees arrive at Camden Yards with a battered, reeling version of the last-place Baltimore Orioles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles implosion and demand accountability for all concerned as the season has quickly turned into a free fall.

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So the Ravens are cutting Justin Tucker, right?

There is plenty of football to discuss in the aftermath of a weekend of 11 additions to the Baltimore Ravens’ roster but the big kick in the room belongs to Eric DeCosta and the front office now that Tyler Loop appears to be the new kicker in Owings Mills. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the biggest offseason story in the city for the football franchise and what happens next…

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How did the Orioles completely implode this quickly? And who is to blame?

With another listless weekend of baseball in Detroit and a bad sweep at the hands of the Tigers in the books, the first-place in the AL East New York Yankees arrive at Camden Yards with a battered, reeling version of the last-place Baltimore Orioles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles implosion and demand accountability for all concerned as the season has quickly turned into a free fall.

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