As the Major League Baseball trading deadline looms, Luke Jones and Dennis Koulatsos talk Orioles wants and needs as the first-place Birds of Mike Elias turn the hot corner at home against the last-place Yankees.
Gunnar Henderson has been Baltimore’s top position player since mid-May and looks more and more like a potential superstar.
The Maryland Crab Cake Tour rolled back into Koco’s Pub in the midst of baseball fever in Lauraville. Our favorite sportswriter from The Washington Post who has only lived in Baltimore joined our lifer sports cartoonist pal to discuss whether the Ravens or Orioles might soon bring us a parade. Let Dave Sheinin and Mike Ricigliano give you pennant fever!
Luke Jones and Nestor wonder if Grayson Rodriguez will be enough and opine on pitching needs for pennant race
Dave Sheinin and Ricig discuss state of Baltimore sports and when Ravens or Orioles might bring us a parade
As the trading deadline approaches, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder how and where Mike Elias will look for additional pitching now that Grayson Rodriguez is back in the rotation and a real pennant race heats up for the Baltimore Orioles.
Luke Jones and Nestor consider trading deadling and Orioles potential pursuit of Ohtani or others
If the Orioles plan to be serious buyers at the trading deadline, Luke Jones and Nestor consider the possibilities of adding the greatest baseball they’ve ever seen in his prime and what it would take and mean for the Angelos family and Mike Elias.
For the first time since the summer of 2016 the Baltimore Orioles are in first place in the American League East. Luke Jones and Nestor celebrate that achievement and look ahead to Tampa Bay
The 29-year-old rookie becomes the second Japanese-born player in Orioles history, joining Koji Uehara.
For the first time since the summer of 2016 the Baltimore Orioles are in first place in the American League East. Luke Jones and Nestor celebrate that achievement and look ahead to Tampa Bay and how the pennant race and the trading deadline are making this more complex – and fun!
The 17th overall pick in this year’s amateur draft signed with Baltimore on Monday.
Since posting a 7.38 ERA over his first 10 major league starts, Kyle Bradish owns a 3.15 ERA over the last calendar year.
Grayson Rodriguez was demoted to Triple-A Norfolk in late May after posting a 7.35 ERA in 10 starts.
Luke Jones tells Dennis Koulatsos some of the Mike Elias grand plan for the second half as the Orioles host winning baseball at Camden Yards and pitching is on the minds of Baltimore baseball fans.
Struggling infielder Jorge Mateo is among those who could be on the roster bubble in the near future.
Luke Jones and Nestor give All Star love to Austin Hays and look to Orioles second half pennant race needs
Tied in the loss column with AL-leading Tampa Bay, the Orioles begin their most anticipated second half in years on Friday night.
Luke Jones and Nestor give All Star Game love to Austin Hays and look to the Orioles second half pennant race needs, wants and dreams. We’ve got a real contender for a World Series in Baltimore in July!
One of baseball’s best teams at the break, the Orioles have their fingerprints all over All-Star week.
Luke Jones and Nestor get set for All Star Game and Orioles praise for first half excellence
With the Midsummer Classic importing four Baltimore Orioles from this summer of baseball resurgence here in the Charm City, Luke Jones and Nestor get set for All Star Game and praise the first-half excellence of the team despite many things not going according to plan.
Luke Jones gets serious about Orioles and Ravens bringing a parade to Baltimore with Dennis Koulatsos
Before his annual summer vacation, Luke Jones took a deep dive on the state of both Birds of Charm City with Dennis Koulatsos. From Westburg and Cowser to OBJ and Flowers, our sports insider brings the usual perspective to the chances of a championship here in this season.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles homestand, winning baseball and Mullins return
Our baseball insider Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss this Orioles homestand, more winning baseball and the return of Cedric Mullins and arrival of Jordan Westburg.
It wasn’t long ago that a prospect’s arrival was all Orioles fans had to look forward to over the course of some miserable seasons.
Will an everyday role be waiting for Ryan Mountcastle with Ryan O’Hearn hitting so well in his absence?
Wednesday was forgettable for Tyler Wells, who has otherwise had a strong season for Baltimore.
Rays broadcaster Neil Solondz tells Nestor the Tampa model for sustained MLB success
As the Yankees, Red Sox and Blue Jays look up at the Orioles and Rays in the AL East standings for the first time ever, Tampa broadcaster Neil Solondz tells Nestor the St. Pete model for sustained MLB success in the money drenched division.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss emergence of Gunnar Henderson and impact on Orioles offense
Now on an offensive tear highlighted by an epic Sunday afternoon home run at Camden Yards onto the Warehouse walkway, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the emergence of Gunnar Henderson as a leader and an impact force on the Orioles offense as the Magic returns to Baltimore.
Luke Jones and Nestor react to Orioles sweep over Royals and momentum building for pennant race
Luke Jones and Nestor react to Orioles sweep over Royals and momentum building for a pennant race in Baltimore with the Toronto Blue Jays next up at Camden Yards.
Baltimore recorded its largest blowout win of the season on Sunday.
What are the real option of Mike Elias as the bullpen continues to carry the extra weight of short starts and tight games? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles roadtrip and the pitching depth problems and remedies.
What are the real options of Mike Elias as the bullpen continues to carry the extra weight of short starts and tight games? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles roadtrip and the pitching depth problems and remedies.
Nestor Aparicio expresses the joy he feels in seeing people coming back downtown for baseball with Dennis Koulatsos. After all, that’s what Free The Birds was all about 17 summers ago.
Finally healthy and thriving, 2020 first-round pick Heston Kjerstad is on his way to Triple-A Norfolk.
