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.
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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.
Orioles’ injury woes continue as Bradish undergoes Tommy John surgery, Coulombe out indefinitely
Kyle Bradish will now miss the rest of the season and at least a sizable portion of 2025 as well.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss loss of Bradish and what happens next for Orioles pitching
It was a successful weekend on the field against the Phillies but costly on the mound as Kyle Bradish becomes the latest Orioles starter who appears headed for a Tommy John surgery as the rotation continues to adapt – and the Birds continue to win.
With Bradish gone, what’s next move for Orioles depleted rotation
It was a successful weekend on the field against the Phillies but costly on the mound as Kyle Bradish becomes the latest Orioles starter who appears headed for a Tommy John surgery as the rotation continues to adapt – and the Birds continue to win.
Orioles starter Kyle Bradish placed on 15-day IL with right UCL sprain
“Anytime you know a guy’s battled back from an injury, when they have to come out of the game, that’s really tough.”
Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for Phillies invasion of Camden Yards and Orioles series
As the Philadelphia Phillies and their fans prepare to invade Baltimore for Maryland Fleet Weekend, Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for an all-too-rare June series of significance at Oriole Park Camden Yards.
Packed houses and memories renewed with two great teams playing baseball
As the Philadelphia Phillies and their fans prepare to invade Baltimore for Maryland Fleet Weekend, Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for an all-too-rare June series of significance at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss truly, Adley and deeply the rest of Orioles hitting machine roster
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss this loaded Baltimore Orioles roster of pure hitters. A deep dive into some numbers and the depth of an offense that hitting on all cylinders this summer.
October dream of Burnes, Bradish, Rodriguez on display for Tampa Bay sweep
Watching Kyle Bradish, Grayson Rodriguez, and Corbin Burnes start back to back to back was hopefully a preview of the postseason.
Truly, Adley and deeply – an Orioles hitting machine
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss this loaded Baltimore Orioles roster of pure hitters. A deep dive into some numbers and the depth of an offense that hitting on all cylinders this summer.
Pitching in for a serious sweep in Tampa
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the starting pitching brilliance of Orioles in Tampa as the Birds sweep their way back to Baltimore and big games against Atlanta and sold-out Philadelphia this weekend.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss pitching brilliance of Orioles four-game sweep in Tampa
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss pitching brilliance of Orioles four-game sweep in Tampa
Orioles promote Povich for major league debut in Toronto, option Vespi to Norfolk
Lefty Cade Povich was summoned to Toronto Wednesday ahead of his MLB debut in the series finale.
Allen McCallum joins Nestor to discuss an Orioles team with World Series dreams and stacked roster
Allen McCallum joins Nestor to discuss an Orioles team with World Series dreams and stacked roster
Luke Jones and Nestor assess Brandon Hyde and Orioles decisions as team rolls to Toronto and Tampa
Luke Jones and Nestor assess Brandon Hyde and Orioles’ managerial and management decisions as team rolls to Toronto and Tampa for important AL East matchups.
Luke Jones and Nestor welcome Norby, toast Hays and discuss Orioles roster management of Elias with injuries
Luke Jones and Nestor welcome Connor Norby, toast a two-homer game by Austin Hays and discuss the Orioles roster management of Mike Elias with injuries stacking up and no rest on the AL East road.
Figuring out the starting pitching with Means and Wells gone from Orioles plans
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the arm injuries to John Means and Tyler Wells and what it means for the franchise as the Orioles will once again rethink the starting rotation for the rest of the pennant race.
How is Brandon Hyde doing “managing” the Orioles lineup and bullpen?
Luke Jones and Nestor assess Brandon Hyde and Orioles’ managerial and management decisions as team rolls to Toronto and Tampa for important AL East matchups.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss arms injuries to Means and Wells as Orioles regroup
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the arm injuries to John Means and Tyler Wells and what it means for the franchise as the Orioles will once again rethink the starting rotation for the rest of the pennant race.
The patience to give Hays more time
Luke Jones and Nestor welcome Connor Norby, toast a two-homer game by Austin Hays and discuss the Orioles roster management of Mike Elias with injuries stacking up and no rest on the AL East road.
Orioles promote prospect Norby, place Mateo on concussion injured list
Norby becomes the latest Baltimore prospect to receive his first taste of the big leagues.
Allen McCallum: The best Orioles team of my lifetime
Now three decades into discusing Baltimore Orioles baseball on the radio together, our venerable original ballpark reporter Allen McCallum joins Nestor to discuss a Birds team with World Series dreams and a stacked roster.
