Luke Jones and Nestor take a hard look at Orioles playoff hopes with a week to get rotation and roster ready
Luke Jones and Nestor take a hard look at Orioles playoff hopes with a week to get rotation and roster ready
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Playing a week of Fall Training to get ready for Game 1
As the Orioles head to New York and Minnesota to clinch a wild card berth, Luke Jones and Nestor take a hard look at the Birds’ playoff hopes with a week to get the rotation, bullpen and roster ready to try to shock the baseball world in October.
Allen McCallum: Assessing Orioles ability to heal, regroup and hit (and pitch) in October
We’ve been at this a long time at WNST. Our first ballpark reporter almost 30 years ago and lifer pal Allen McCallum joins Nestor to discuss the two weeks of “Fall Training” before the Orioles will need to win games in October for what feels like an unlikely World Series run.
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the mood of Baltimore when sports teams hopes suddenly turn sour
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the mood of Baltimore when the Ravens and Orioles start to lose games we think they’re going to win…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles momentum and Tigers and Yankees after Santander walkoff win
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ momentum and Tigers and Yankees after Santander walkoff win.
Trying to maintain that orange and purple civic pride and hope when losses mount
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the mood of Baltimore when the Ravens and Orioles start to lose games we think they’re going to win…
Santander’s blast gives “breath of fresh air,” but can it provide spark for reeling Orioles?
The Orioles couldn’t afford to lose a game they’d led since the fourth inning on Thursday.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor try to find something upbeat about Baltimore sports during a tough week for fans
It has been a rough September for every Baltimore sports fan. The injuries and losses with the Orioles. And the Ravens completely shocking us with a pair of losses to start the season. Leonard Raskin and Nestor try to do some civic therapy and find something upbeat about Baltimore sports during these tough times.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles getting battered by Giants and playoff health realities
As the awful beats mount and the bats remain silent in September, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles getting battered by Giants and the playoff health realities and updates given by Mike Elias before the home stand.
Trying to find reasons to still believe
It has been a rough September for every Baltimore sports fan. The injuries and losses with the Orioles. And the Ravens completely shocking us with a pair of losses to start the season. Leonard Raskin and Nestor try to do some civic therapy and find something upbeat about Baltimore sports during these tough times.
Is this rock bottom for the Orioles’ hopes?
As the awful beats mount and the bats remain silent in September, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles getting battered by Giants and the playoff health realities and updates given by Mike Elias before the home stand.
Allen McCallum and Nestor assess Orioles ability to regroup in time for an October World Series push
We’ve been at this a long time at WNST. Our first ballpark reporter almost 30 years ago and lifer pal Allen McCallum joins Nestor to discuss the two weeks of “Fall Training” before the Orioles will need to win games in October for what feels like an unlikely World Series run.
Time not on Orioles’ side trying to get Grayson Rodriguez back for October run
Mike Elias said Rodriguez continues “doing really well” recovering from a lat strain, but the postseason begins in just two weeks.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss state of Orioles after long weekend in Detroit and frozen bats
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the wobbly state of the Orioles’ postseason realities after another long weekend on the road in Detroit with frozen bats and poor results.
Mike Elias remains optimistic while admitting Orioles’ mojo “has drifted away” in second half
Mike Elias remains optimistic while admitting Orioles’ mojo “has drifted away” in second half
Tough times in Birdland as Orioles return for final home stand buried in second place
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the wobbly state of the Orioles’ postseason realities after another long weekend on the road in Detroit with frozen bats and poor results.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles mediocre baseball and waiting on better health and more big hits
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles mediocre baseball and waiting on better health and more big hits
The current mediocrity of the Orioles drones on…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles mediocre baseball and waiting on better health and more big hits as the Birds head to Detroit in second place in the AL East.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles pitching hopes after another strong Albert Suarez effort at Fenway
On a night when the Orioles’ bats awakened, it was the arm of Albert Suarez that continues to get the job done in a September pennant race. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ overall pitching hopes after another strong start from the Venezuelan righty at Fenway Park.
Give the ball to the strong-armed Venezuelan!
On a night when the Orioles’ bats awakened, it was the arm of Albert Suarez that continues to get the job done in a September pennant race. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ overall pitching hopes after another strong start from the Venezuelan righty at Fenway Park.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts approaching final stretch of regular season
Luke Jones offers his latest orange musings as Baltimore tries to keep up with the first-place New York Yankees.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the slump and words of Adley Rutschman as Orioles continue to scuffle
Now entering a third month as one of the worst position players in Major League Baseball, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder when – or if – the phenom first overall pick and the former Adley Rutschman will re-emerge in time to lead the Baltimore Orioles into October. Meanwhile, the Birds are off to Fenway Park as the bats remain silent.
What happened to Rutsch in the clutch?
Now entering a third month as one of the worst position players in Major League Baseball, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder when – or if – the phenom first overall pick and the former Adley Rutschman will re-emerge in time to lead the Baltimore Orioles into October. Meanwhile, the Birds are off to Fenway Park as the bats remain silent.
The hope of Rubenstein in aftermath of Free The Birds and Angelos
Communications executive, recovering journalist and Orioles lifer Greg Abel returns to talk at length about the hopes of Baltimore baseball fans with a great team on the field and new ownership at the helm. Oh, and when Nestor is getting his press credentials back at Camden Yards…
Luke Jones and Nestor reset Orioles weekend after loss to woeful White Sox
Sweeping the worst team in the history of Major League Baseball didn’t happen this week against the White Sox but Luke Jones and Nestor remain bullish on the Orioles’ infirmary beginning to show signs that the October roster will look better than August did for health.
The balancing act of Orioles manager Brandon Hyde with moving parts
Sweeping the worst team in the history of Major League Baseball didn’t happen this week against the White Sox but Luke Jones and Nestor remain bullish on the Orioles’ infirmary beginning to show signs that the October roster will look better than August did for health.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles bullpen and Kimbrel conundrum for October playoff baseball
It’s no secret that the bullpen of the Baltimore Orioles has been its weakness. And that was before all of the starters started getting injured this summer. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles bullpen woes of Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde and what the plan will be when it really matters next month.
Luke Jones and Nestor measure Orioles rotation and hopes for better October health
With the choppy nightly performances and results over the past two months, so much has changed about the roster. Especially the starting pitching. Luke Jones and Nestor measure the Orioles’ rotation and hopes for a better run of luck heading into this drive to win the division and find October health and prosperity. @BaltimoreLuke
The Kimbrel conundrum and October bullpen remains dangling and dangerous for Orioles
It’s no secret that the bullpen of the Baltimore Orioles has been its weakness. And that was before all of the starters started getting injured this summer. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles bullpen woes of Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde and what the plan will be when it really matters next month.
Measuring the value of Eflin and Suarez in October as lead arms for Orioles right now
With the choppy nightly performances and results over the past two months, so much has changed about the roster. Especially the starting pitching. Luke Jones and Nestor measure the Orioles’ rotation and hopes for a better run of luck heading into this drive to win the division and find October health and prosperity.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles struggles in Los Angeles and Rutschman slump
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ recent struggles in Los Angeles and the curiously awful Adley Rutschman slump as the Birds play in Colorado with lots of bad MLB teams waiting in early September.
The malaise of Orioles mediocrity and missing Rutsch in the clutch
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ recent struggles in Los Angeles and the curiously awful Adley Rutschman slump as the Birds play in Colorado with lots of bad MLB teams waiting in early September.
Communications exec and Orioles lifer Greg Abel returns to talk hope of Rubenstein and new face on Birds with Nestor
Communications exec and Orioles lifer Greg Abel returns to talk hope of Rubenstein and new face on Birds with Nestor
Opportunity cost of Rogers trade already looking dubious for Elias, Orioles
Despite Baltimore having lost two starters to injury since trading for Trevor Rogers, the lefty was optioned to the minors Thursday.
Lots of questions, no answers for Hyde and scuffling Orioles
Luke Jones and Nestor evaluate the Orioles’ situation as the Houston Astros come to town. Bats ailing, arms flailing and a tailspin tailing, the Birds have played .500 baseball for more than two months through the summer and are searching for their spring mojo with lots of different faces in new places.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss chill of Orioles bats and necessary offensive productivity
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the chill of the Orioles bats and the necessary offensive productivity for a depleted pitching corps that can’t lose games like Monday night in New York. The Birds are going to need to score more than three runs to win.
Luke Jones and Nestor take a hard look at Orioles rotation and bullpen
Luke Jones and Nestor take a hard look at Orioles rotation and bullpen and where Mike Elias is going to find solutions as the team stalls in first place.
Pitching woes aside, the Orioles need to hit the ball, too!
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the chill of the Orioles bats and the necessary offensive productivity for a depleted pitching corps that can’t lose games like Monday night in New York. The Birds are going to need to score more than three runs to win.
This Orioles pitching is getting harder to watch
Luke Jones and Nestor take a hard look at Orioles rotation and bullpen and where Mike Elias is going to find solutions as the team stalls in first place.
Luke Jones and Nestor praise Suarez and Eflin but question rest of Orioles pitching as team stalls in first place
Now with an MLB-leading eight starts this season without surrendering an earned run, Albert Suarez has entrenched himself in the Orioles rotation. Luke Jones and Nestor praise the hearty Venezuelan and the Zach Eflin effect but question the rest of what we’re seeing from Birds’ starters in recent days.
