Sports business insider Eric Fisher gives Nestor economic realities of MLB and Orioles hurdles moving forward
Sports business insider Eric Fisher gives Nestor economic realties of MLB and Orioles hurdles moving forward
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The mad MLB scramble to improve – now or later
Covering the business of sports and moonlighting in two rock and roll tribute bands, we only track down Maury Brown of Forbes when we’re ready to get serious about baseball and money. Rocking the trading deadline like a hurricane without a holiday…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss scuffling Orioles and options like McDermott before MLB deadline
Now just 11-15 over the stretch back into June, the Baltimore Orioles are dealing with the dog days of summer as a “struggling” first place team in need of more pitching and more consistency at the plate. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss options like pitcher Chayce McDermott and where Mike Elias and the franchise stand before the MLB trading deadline on a myriad of valuable minor league prospects.
The scuffling Orioles look within for a spark in listless Miami
Now just 11-15 since June, the Baltimore Orioles are dealing with the dog days of summer as a “struggling” first place team in need of more pitching and more consistency at the plate. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss options like pitcher Chayce McDermott and where Mike Elias and the franchise stand before the MLB trading deadline on a myriad of valuable minor league prospects.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles possibilities as MLB trading deadline looms
With the Baltimore Orioles in a prime position to make a World Series run in the fall, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the ideology of Mike Elias and new ownership in regard to making moves for key prospects as well as veteran pitching as the MLB trading deadline looms.
Who are the Orioles “untouchables” during trade talks?
With the MLB trading deadline set for August 30th at 6 p.m., Luke Jones and Nestor look at the Orioles’ treasure trove of legit prospects and the untouchables of Mike Elias as the franchise looks to deal for more pitching – starting and relief – before next Tuesday night.
How will Orioles approach this MLB trading deadline?
With the Baltimore Orioles in a prime position to make a World Series run in the fall, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the ideology of Mike Elias and new ownership in regard to making moves for key prospects as well as veteran pitching as the MLB trading deadline looms.
The MLB trading deadline pros, cons and true history
It’s always nice to serve the visiting media a Faidley’s crab cake and talk baseball. Longtime Yankees insider Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record joins Luke Jones and Nestor for an All Star Game chat and trade deadline debate on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
Smalltimore, sports and the trust of local news
As the Maryland Crab Cake Tour always seeks to introduce mutual old friends of ours and network to make new friends, this time its our favorite family chiropractor and philosopher Steve Elliott joining longtime WBAL broadcaster John Patti and Nestor to discuss Smalltimore, rubgy and how we view and discuss local sports and news at Pappas in Parkville.
It’s your move, Mike Elias…
Luke Jones and Nestor assess the work ahead to improving the Baltimore Orioles pitching before the July 31st trading deadline. A starter? A pair of relievers? And at what cost…
A summer splash of new games
Executive Director John Martin of The Maryland Lottery discusses some new summer promotions and the big winners of Orioles Home Run Riches tally as the Birds keep hitting ’em big.
Yankees insider Pete Caldera joins Luke Jones and Nestor for All Star and trade deadline chat on Maryland Crab Cake Tour
It’s always nice to serve the visiting media a Faidley’s crab cake and talk baseball. Longtime Yankees insider Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record joins Luke Jones and Nestor for an All Star Game chat and trade deadline debate on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
John Martin of Maryland Lottery discusses summer promotions and big Orioles Home Run Riches tally
Executive Director John Martin of The Maryland Lottery discusses some new summer promotions and the big winners of Orioles Home Run Riches tally as the Birds keep hitting ’em big.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss cold bats against Cubs and big wall in left field
As the Yankees’ visit and the All Star break and trading deadline loom, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the sometimes chilly bats of the Orioles and how to avoid a sweep against the Cubs.
Chilly bats and that Great Wall of Baltimore in left field
As the Yankees’ visit and the All Star break and trading deadline loom, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the sometimes chilly bats of the Orioles and how to avoid a sweep against the Cubs.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Dean Kremer and Orioles starting pitching deficiencies
After a less-than-stellar effort against the Chicago Cubs on Monday night, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the return of Orioles starter Dean Kremer and what the path of Mike Elias will be to add more arms to the rotation and bullpen before the end of July.
Would the Orioles trust Dean Kremer to make a Game 3 playoff start?
After a less-than-stellar effort against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the return of Orioles starter Dean Kremer and what the path of Mike Elias will be to add more arms to the rotation and bullpen before the end of July.
Luke Jones and Nestor assess the work ahead for Mike Elias for pitching before MLB trading deadline
Luke Jones and Nestor assess the work ahead to improving the Baltimore Orioles pitching before the July 31st trading deadline. A starter? A pair of relievers? And at what cost…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles All Stars and snubs and greatness of Gunnar Henderson
Every year a few players have a beef with the All Star Game selections – and the Orioles might still send a few more players to Arlington – but all eyes will be on phenom, five-tool shortstop Gunnar Henderson next week as a coming out party for the best shortstop Baltimore baseball has seen in a generation.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts counting down to All-Star break
Corbin Burnes joined Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman as All-Star selections for Baltimore.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles All Stars and snubs and greatness of Gunnar Henderson
Every year a few players have a beef with the All Star Game selections – and the Orioles might still send a few more players to Arlington – but all eyes will be on phenom, five-tool shortstop Gunnar Henderson next week as a coming out party for the best shortstop Baltimore baseball has seen in a generation.
As Orioles go West, we wonder aloud about the arms race
After the Orioles rebounded nicely at home against the Texas Rangers, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles obvious pitching deficiencies as the West Coast week begins in Seattle.
Chiropractor Steve Elliott joins John Patti and Nestor to discuss Smalltimore, sports and local news
As the Maryland Crab Cake Tour always seeks to introduce mutual old friends of ours and network to make new friends, this time its our favorite family chiropractor and philosopher Steve Elliott joining longtime WBAL broadcaster John Patti and Nestor to discuss Smalltimore, rubgy and how we view and discuss local sports and news at Pappas in Parkville.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Mariners and Orioles West Coast run for 4th holiday
Sure, Seattle is in first place in the AL West, but have you seen that anemic offense? The Orioles will this week late into the night for the 4th of July holiday and Luke Jones says it’s good series to test the M’s stellar pitching.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles pitching deficiencies as West Coast week begins in Seattle
After the Orioles rebounded nicely at home against the Texas Rangers, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles obvious pitching deficiencies as the West Coast week begins in Seattle.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Mariners and Orioles West Coast run for 4th holiday
Sure, Seattle is in first place in the AL West, but have you seen that anemic offense? The Orioles will this week late into the night for the 4th of July holiday and Luke Jones says it’s good series to test the M’s stellar pitching.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts midway through 2024 schedule
“I’m running out of things to say about him,” said Brandon Hyde about AL MVP candidate Gunnar Henderson this week.
The power – and importance – of Grayson Rodriguez as Orioles stopper in rotation
After halting the Orioles’ five-game skid with a quality start against the Cleveland Indians, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the present and future of Grayson Rodriguez as the team’s best chance to win a World Series in this era.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the power of Grayson Rodriguez as Orioles stopper in rotation
After halting the Orioles’ five-game skid with a quality start against the Cleveland Indians, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the present and future of Grayson Rodriguez as the team’s best chance to win a World Series in this era.
Rodriguez rises to occasion at time of need for Orioles
“I love what I saw out of him. Just the competitiveness to go out there and continue to grind, that’s what we needed. That’s what he gave.”
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles five game losing streak and when pitching help will appear in a trade
As the losses suddenly stack up on the Baltimore Orioles, Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio discuss what happens after the losing streak and when and how the pitching help will appear in a trade. And how soon?
So when and how will Orioles get the pitching help they’re gonna need?
As the losses suddenly stack up on the Baltimore Orioles, Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio discuss what happens after the losing streak and when and how the pitching help will appear in a trade. And how soon?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss four losses in a row for Orioles and why Rutschman doesn’t catch every night
After a fourth consecutive loss on Monday night, the Orioles are reeling a bit with cold bats and a fatigued squad. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the depth of the Guardians bullpen and why Adley Rutschman doesn’t catch every night.
Suddenly scuffling, Orioles need to do what they’ve done so well for two years now
Your worst losing streak is always the most recent one, but such stretches have come with quick rebounds from this club the last two years.
How much should Rutschman be behind the plate?
After a fourth consecutive loss on Monday night, the Orioles are reeling a bit with cold bats and a fatigued squad. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the depth of the Guardians bullpen and why Adley Rutschman doesn’t catch every night.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss success of Cleveland Guardians and value of bullpen depth
As the Orioles bats went silent over the weekend in Houston, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the fatigue of a long June and the let down after an emotional week in New York. Now, here come the first-place Cleveland Guardians…
Orioles look for bats to awaken at home against Guard
As the Orioles bats went silent over the weekend in Houston, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the fatigue of a long June and the let down after an emotional week in New York. Now, here come the first-place Cleveland Guardians with the kind of bullpen Baltimore could use down the stretch.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss beanball and Orioles bullpen as Birds beat Yankees in Bronx in a wild one
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the potential beanball war brewing between the Orioles and Yankees as the Birds beat Yankees in The Bronx in a wild one on Wednesday night. Join the pair together today for the 4 p.m. rubber match as they do the Maryland Crab Cake Tour and watch the Yankee Stadium finale from the bar at Costas Inn in Dundalk all afternoon.
Will Wednesday mark turning point for Orioles’ 2024 season?
With Kyle Bradish done for 2024 and Danny Coulombe out until September, calls for Mike Elias to add pitching reinforcements only grow louder.
Beanball but no brawl in The Bronx as Orioles beat Yankees in a wild one
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the potential beanball war brewing between the Orioles and Yankees as the Birds beat Yankees in The Bronx in a wild one on Wednesday night. Join the pair together today for the 4 p.m. rubber match as they do the Maryland Crab Cake Tour and watch the Yankee Stadium finale from the bar at Costas Inn in Dundalk all afternoon.
