Monday, May 6, 2024

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Orioles hold on again, beat Yankees 7-5 to start season with pair of wins

It shouldn't have been so close in the end, but tonight was another "Oriole Magic" kinda night as the Birds jumped out to a big lead over the Yankees behind a nice starting effort from Koji Uehara and eventually...

A gloomy forecast — today and for the ’09 Birds

The sky is gray across the horizon in downtown Baltimore this morning as the Orioles kick off their 2009 campaign amidst a city full of Yankees fans and the inaugural appearance for Baltimore's homegrown Mark Teixeira as a pinstriper....

Ravens tell Matt Stover he’s no longer in their 2009 plans

Earlier in the day, Ravens officials said they were still essentially "on the fence" regarding Matt Stover's future with the team. This afternoon, Matt Stover made it official telling the world that the Ravens have informed him that he's...

Ray Lewis and Matt Birk both in the Ravens’ fold

In the span of 20 minutes, we got two well-sourced confirmations that both of Ozzie Newsome's shopping sprees today have come full circle. Both Matt Birk and Ray Lewis have agreed to terms with the Ravens in the 4...

Today’s Ravens guest: center Matt Birk of Vikings

According to the Minneapolis media machine, highly intelligent center Matt Birk -- he graduated from Harvard -- is here in Baltimore talking shop with the Ravens brass today. Hopefully, he's smart enough to sign here and make our offensive...

Strange daze for Ray Lewis and the Ravens

I’ve had the rare good fortune that most of you haven’t had over the past six weeks. Sometimes it kinda gets lost on me that as a media member for 25 years here in Baltimore, I get to do...

R.I.P. to The Baltimore Examiner and “So you wanna be a sports media star?”

Where have the old-time “voices in sports media” gone in our community? Who are the commentators who “matter?” Does ANYONE’s opinion on radio or TV or in the newspaper or on the web matter?  Did it ever? And where...

In case you weren’t in Nashville…

The scene today at Graham Central Station could've only been followed by something as amazing as today's win over the Tennessee Titans and the dramatic fashion with which it all unfolded. Matt Stover's kick. Joe Flacco's pass. Todd Heap's...

Getting a grip on the Festivus activities

So, it looks like we’re getting into the playoffs. Well at least we can talk that way for a few more days and as a 10-point favorite against Jacksonville this weekend (and please note the gametime change to 4:15...

Christmas deadline for Teixeira? Not really…

Want the craziest true story I’ve heard in Dallas in my first 24 hours? Apparently, I missed running into Mark Teixeira and Scott Boras in the lobby of the Ravens team hotel here in “Big D” by 15 hours....
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Who is the Fidcuci-Who of you?

Our financial guy Leonard Raskin tells Nestor about why he wrote his new book on money and trust and the importance of taking care of your assets in a professional manner. It all starts with fiduciary responsibilities.

The future scheduling of cannabis in America is changing

We have all witnessed the laws and governance around cannabis changing everywhere in our county but with news out of Washington, D.C. last week about federal changes in the Schedule 1 status for a medicinal plant, our Chief Cannabis Officer Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness tells us what it all might mean in the near future.

What is next for Preakness, Pimlico and Maryland horse racing?

In an industry that has been famously and dangerously slow to change, the future of the Maryland Jockey Club, Preakness, Pimlico and Laurel is about to change dramtically and forever. Nestor had a lot of questions – and historical perspective – for David Richardson and Alan Foreman, who try to answer all of the mystery surrounding the Stronach family, the local tracks and the future of the second crown of horse racing's Triple Crown at Old Hilltop in Baltimore.

Twelve Orioles Thoughts (roughly) one fifth of way through 2024 season

Gunnar Henderson was named AL Player of the Month for April and is looking like a strong MVP candidate.

If statements exist in early May, Orioles made one against Yankees 

The Orioles reminded New York -- and the rest of the AL East -- why they're the team to beat after taking three of four.

Orioles bats come alive in Bradish’s return for 7-2 win to take four-game set from Yankees

Kyle Bradish looked like himself in his 2024 debut while Baltimore homered three times to take three of four from New York.

Jerardi: A Fierce run for the roses and what’s next for Preakness

Our oldest media pal Dick Jerardi joins Nestor to discuss Kentucky Derby fave Fierceness and the future of Preakness in Baltimore. Oh, and everything you ever wanted to know about the Beyer Speed Number. Get educated and caught up on the horse racing world as we run for the roses in Louisville on Saturday.

Orioles held to just three hits in 2-0 defeat to Yankees

Baltimore had no answers for New York starter Luis Gil, who pitched a career-high 6 1/3 shutout innings.
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