Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the whole of Orioles pitching surplus and deficiencies
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the whole of the Orioles pitching situation with Kremer and Means down and Bradish emerging during a week of winning baseball.
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Battling to get into the batting order
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the appearance of Kyle Stowers, Orioles bats and outfield depth as offense leads the way in a five-game winning streak.
For starters, it’s the pitching
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the whole of the Orioles pitching situation with Kremer and Means down and Bradish emerging during a week of winning baseball.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts through Memorial Day
Kyle Bradish’s seven no-hit innings over the weekend provided a lift for a rotation dealing with health woes.
Sitting and talking Orioles baseball with Singy
After a quarter of a century calling New York Yankees games on Yes! Network, our forever resident outfielder Ken Singleton tells Nestor what he loves about the new world of Orioles baseball and the budding rivalry in the American League East. And why he never left Baltimore after all of these years.
Luke Jones and Nestor reset Orioles roadtrip in Chicago after ugly sweep in St. Louis
Luke Jones and Nestor reset the Orioles’ Midwest roadtrip in Chicago after ugly sweep in St. Louis .
Orioles swept into Chicago for holiday weekend
Luke Jones and Nestor reset the Orioles’ Midwest roadtrip in Chicago after ugly sweep in St. Louis .
Pivot to six-man rotation now imminent for Orioles
Entering a stretch of 43 games in 45 days, Baltimore hopes to keep its starting rotation fresh and effective.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss emergence of Jordan Westburg and outfield flux for Orioles
The emergence of Jordan Westburg in the Orioles arsenal of young bats has become apparent. Now, what about the outfield problems and struggles of Cedric Mullins and the pending return of Austin Hays? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the good problems of a first-place baseball team running through the raindrops.
Who should be in and out in the Orioles outfield?
The emergence of Jordan Westburg in the Orioles arsenal of young bats has become apparent. Now, what about the outfield problems and struggles of Cedric Mullins and the pending return of Austin Hays? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the good problems of a first-place baseball team running through the raindrops.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts one quarter of way through 2024 season
Jordan Westburg is on pace for 68 extra-base hits and is playing at an All-Star-caliber level in his second season.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss cold Birds bats against Blue Jays as Stowers returns in crowded outfield
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the cold Birds bats against Blue Jays in a 3-2 Monday night loss as Adley Rutschman added homers and Kyle Stowers returns in a crowded and struggling outfield offense.
Chilly Orioles bats and an outfield in flux
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the cold Birds bats against Blue Jays in a 3-2 Monday night loss as Adley Rutschman added homers and Kyle Stowers returns in a crowded and struggling outfield offense.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Oriole bullpen and pitching as Blue Jays come to Baltimore
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Oriole bullpen and pitching as Blue Jays come to Baltimore
Putting Orioles pitching into focus as Blue Jays come to Camden Yards
Are the Orioles really moving to six-man rotation with the possibility that Grayson Rodriguez could return this week? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the deficiencies and realities of the Birds’ bullpen depth and sudden arsenal of capable starting pitchers. And what Brandon Hyde and Mike Elias will do to manage and add more help as the Blue Jays come to first-place Baltimore.
Orioles find middle ground with Kimbrel for time being
The struggling closer pitched the seventh inning of Friday’s 4-2 win over Arizona.
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the first month of David Rubenstein ownership of Baltimore Orioles
New ownership has been a long time coming for the Baltimore Orioles. After a lifetime of watching the baseball franchise wither without hope, along comes a new protagonist who has immediately shown himself to be a man of the people. Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the first month of the David Rubenstein Era and the “Next Chapter” of Orioles Magic.
Is Rubensplash knocking it out of the park?
New ownership has been a long time coming for the Baltimore Orioles. After a lifetime of watching the baseball franchise wither without hope, along comes a new protagonist who has immediately shown himself to be a man of the people. Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the first month of the David Rubenstein Era and the “Next Chapter” of Orioles Magic.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series split in Washington
Jorge Mateo was pivotal in Wednesday’s 7-6 win to salvage a split with the Nationals.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss City Connect, Nats and Orioles rivalry and Rubenstein splash act on Friday night
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the poor look and luck of the hideous City Connect jerseys, the never-was Nats-Orioles rivalry and the pending David Rubenstein splash act on Friday night at Camden Yards.
Is new ownership connect making a splash with Orioles fans?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the poor look and luck of the hideous City Connect jerseys, the never-was Nats-Orioles rivalry and the pending David Rubenstein splash act on Friday night at Camden Yards.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Kimbrel situation and how Orioles will address bullpen
With the inconsistency and unavailability of Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel, it appears that the club is going to need a different approach to saving all of these games that they’re leading late. How will Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde approach the bullpen rotation now that the starters have returned with strong efforts on the road?
Finding some relief in the back of the bullpen
With the inconsistency and unavailability of Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel, it appears that the club is going to need a different approach to saving all of these games that they’re leading late. How will Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde approach the bullpen rotation now that the starters have returned with strong efforts on the road?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles sweep of Reds in Cinncinati and orange pitching prosperity
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles sweep of Reds in Cinncinati and orange pitching prosperity
The Orioles can’t stop winning
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles sweep of the Reds in Cincinnati and orange pitching prosperity in Birdland as the first-place squad heads to D.C. to tackle the Nationals.
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles shutout win over Yankees and Gunnar thunder
The big bat of Gunnar Henderson, a solid effort by Grayson Rodriguez and a booted ball by Anthony Volpe added up to an Orioles victory to begin the Yankees series with a 2-0 win. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the week ahead and Means and Bradish returning
Does anything bring more satisfaction than shutting out the Yankees at Camden Yards?
The big bat of Gunnar Henderson, a solid effort by Grayson Rodriguez and a booted ball by Anthony Volpe added up to an Orioles victory to begin the Yankees series with a 2-0 win. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the week ahead and the possibility of adding John Means and Kyle Bradish back into the rotation.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Kimbrel injury and evaporating Orioles bullpen as Yankees come to Baltimore
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Sunday afternoon injury to closer Craig Kimbrel and the evaporating Orioles bullpen as the New York Yankees come to Baltimore ready to compete for first place in the American League East.
Kimbrel injury and two bad beats leave Orioles hurting as Yankees invade Baltimore
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Sunday afternoon injury to closer Craig Kimbrel and the evaporating Orioles bullpen as the New York Yankees come to Baltimore ready to compete for first place in the American League East.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the power of money in local sports and hope of Orioles resurgence
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the power of money in local sports and hope of Orioles resurgence
How the Orioles and Ravens will split your wallet – and hearts – moving forward
For the first time in most of our lifetimes, sports in Baltimore and parade fever is blossoming as the baseball and football franchises both have a chance to win a championship. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the power of money in local sports and how a guy in Caps jersey can say “no” to pricey playoff tickets. And we’re all expecting playoff games here for the Orioles and Ravens in the coming years…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Jackson Holliday going back to Norfolk
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Jackson Holliday going back to Norfolk
Mike Elias explains decision to send struggling Jackson Holliday back to minors
Mike Elias explains decision to send struggling Jackson Holliday back to minors
The sudden halt for Jackson Holliday
Luke Jones and Nestor gather on Friday afternoon at Faidley’s Seafood in Lexington Market to discuss the news that Jackson Holliday is headed back to Norfolk after struggling mightily against major league pitching in his first two weeks with the Orioles.
Weird April for Holliday winds down with Orioles sending him back to minors
BALTIMORE — Regardless of your feelings on the Orioles’ handling of top prospect Jackson Holliday, there’s a good chance you’ve
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles trip, Kjerstad promotion and Bateman deal with Ravens before NFL Draft
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles returning from Anaheim to see the A’s and Yankees at Camden Yards with the Heston Kjerstad promotion and the curious Rashod Bateman deal with the Ravens before NFL Draft. A big week of sports ahead in Baltimore.
Fielding a field of crowded outfielders as Kjerstad arrives for Orioles
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles returning from Anaheim to see the A’s and Yankees at Camden Yards with the Heston Kjerstad promotion and the curious Rashod Bateman deal with the Ravens before NFL Draft. A big week of sports ahead in Baltimore.
Luke Jones and Nestor talk MLB and Orioles role in baseball as contender and next chapter
Luke Jones and Nestor talk MLB and Orioles role in baseball as contender and next chapter
