Twelve Orioles Thoughts on pitching health concerns, other spring topics
Grayson Rodriguez is now in danger of missing substantial time in three of his last four professional seasons.
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Orioles’ health picture prompting some uneasiness three weeks out from Opening Day
Starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez is dealing with right triceps soreness after Wednesday’s rough start.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts on Bautista spring debut, early March headlines
Felix Bautista appeared in his first live-game action in 18 months, pitching a scoreless frame with two strikeouts Monday.
Longtime MASN dispute between Orioles, Nationals comes to end
Litigation over the Nationals’ rights fees dated back to 2012.
Media examiner Jim Williams returns to discuss ESPN and MLB breakup and how MASN could better serve Orioles and Nats fans
Our resident and forever media examiner Jim Williams returns to discuss the murky ESPN and MLB media breakup and how David Rubenstein will utilize MASN to better serve Orioles and Nationals fans while everyone figures out the future of streaming.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss umpires, strike zones and getting balls and strikes right in MLB
The engineered strike zone is coming along as fast as many of the slow-moving changes have in recent years for Major League Baseball. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss umpires, spring training strike zones and getting the balls and strikes right in MLB as the game is on the cusp of being revolutionized with technology settling the scores – and the bets.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss MLB ethos on media, streaming and how you find baseball in 2025
“What channel is the game on?” It’s a lot more complicated than it used to be – or needs to be. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the MLB ethos on media, streaming and how we find baseball in 2025. And, more importantly, where the new ownership of the Orioles find their fan base with the MASN mess left behind with the Nationals from Team Angelos’ mismanagement and chaos.
Understanding the ESPN and MLB break up and what Orioles need for local media
Our resident and forever media examiner Jim Williams returns to discuss the murky ESPN and MLB media breakup and how David Rubenstein will utilize MASN to better serve Orioles and Nationals fans while everyone figures out the future of streaming.
One day soon, it will be the umpires who are “out” at MLB
The engineered strike zone is coming along as fast as many of the slow-moving changes have in recent years for Major League Baseball. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss umpires, spring training strike zones and getting the balls and strikes right in MLB as the game is on the cusp of being revolutionized with technology settling the scores – and the bets.
It’s time for MLB to figure out streaming and how fans will find Orioles baseball in future
“What channel is the game on?” It’s a lot more complicated than it used to be – or needs to be. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the MLB ethos on media, streaming and how we find baseball in 2025. And, more importantly, where the new ownership of the Orioles find their fan base with the MASN mess left behind with the Nationals from Team Angelos’ mismanagement and chaos.
Projecting 2025 Orioles’ Opening Day roster early in Grapefruit League
How many spots on Baltimore’s 26-man roster are truly up for grabs this spring?
Twelve Orioles Thoughts at start of 2025 Grapefruit League play
Luke Jones offers his latest orange musings as spring games get underway.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts at start of 2025 spring training
Unlike last spring, there were no significant injury revelations from Mike Elias as Baltimore held its first workout Thursday.
Start of spring brings no major injury surprises for Orioles
General manager Mike Elias confirmed infielder Jorge Mateo (left elbow) won’t be ready for Opening Day.
Five Orioles questions to open 2025 spring training
Is Adley Rutschman past whatever happened to him over the second half of 2024?
Laureano signing adds depth, speculation to Orioles outfield
Baltimore agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with veteran outfielder Ramón Laureano on Tuesday.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts counting down to start of spring training
Questions persist about Baltimore’s starting rotation as pitchers and catchers report to Sarasota next week.
The international money, gambling and most influential sports league in the world hasn’t snuck up on agent Leigh Steinberg
Talking NFL revenue, player contracts, union leverage and the future of American sports leagues all over the world with our returning champion and super agent Leigh Steinberg, who joins Nestor to discuss the lineage of the billions of dollars and jobs of the NFL offseason as another Super Bowl tournament begins with his quarterback Patrick Mahomes watching football this weekend and waiting for another chance for a Lombardi Trophy.
Super agent Leigh Steinberg discusses money and jobs of NFL offseason and Super Bowl tournament begins
Talking NFL revenue, player contracts, union leverage and the future of American sports leagues all over the world with our returning champion and super agent Leigh Steinberg, who joins Nestor to discuss the lineage of the billions of dollars and jobs of the NFL offseason as another Super Bowl tournament begins with his quarterback Patrick Mahomes watching football this weekend and waiting for another chance for a Lombardi Trophy.
Morton adds experience and depth to Orioles rotation, but where is the upside coming from?
Baltimore agreed to a one-year, $15 million deal with 41-year-old pitcher Charlie Morton on Friday.
Ex-Orioles ace Corbin Burnes agrees to six-year, $210 million deal with Arizona
In his lone season in Baltimore, Burnes went 15-9 with a 2.92 ERA in 32 starts covering 194 1/3 innings.
Some prescriptions to lift local business of 2025 Baltimore Orioles – off the field
They’ve gathered for many years to discuss how to lift the Baltimore sports community and how local business and humans support it all. Finally, Georgetown sports business professor Marty Conway joins Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Amicci’s in Little Italy to discuss the commerce, media and future of professional sports in Maryland.
John Maroon updates Nestor on business of Cal and ways sports and baseball connect in Baltimore
Yeah, he’s still “Cal’s guy” but our lifer pal and one-time sports public relations executive has moved his business and life into other sectors in Maryland. John Maroon joins Nestor for a spirited holiday chat about communicating to the world an authentic local message that resonates beyond the playing field.
Communicating the business of sports and beyond with John Maroon
Yeah, he’s still “Cal’s guy” but our lifer pal and one-time sports public relations executive has moved his business and life into other sectors in Maryland. John Maroon joins Nestor for a spirited holiday chat about communicating to the world an authentic local message that resonates beyond the playing field.
Marty Conway joins Nestor at Amicci’s to discuss business of sports in Baltimore
They’ve gathered for many years to discuss how to lift the Baltimore sports community and how local business and humans support it all. Finally, Georgetown sports business professor Marty Conway joins Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Amicci’s in Little Italy to discuss the commerce and future of professional sports in Maryland.
As big MLB deals emerge, Orioles fans are still puzzled by the process
So, just what are the Orioles real plans for a payroll under the new stewardship and deep pockets of the Rubenstein group? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the strategy and budget of general manager Mike Elias as the hot stove starts to boil for offseason activities as the MLB Winter Meetings spark a baseball conversation in Baltimore about the future.
Pondering Elias possibilities as Orioles begin plunge of Rubenstein-era free agency
Tyler O’Neill and Gary Sanchez are under contract. But what about the pitching? Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss the first foray into free agency for Mike Elias with the budget of new Orioles ownership and a mandate to bring Baltimore a World Series.
Will the Hot Stove finally heat up for Orioles fans with fresh Rubenstein money?
It’s an offseason of mystery not just for Baltimore Orioles fans but for everyone around Major League Baseball wondering where Juan Soto and many others will land. Luke Jones and Nestor get heated with some Hot Stove Orioles chatter as free agency looms and the new ownership comes under the microscope for messaging and intentions for the payroll of Mike Elias.
Orioles shifting the left field wall and lowering expectations of a free agency splash
There is plenty to debate regarding the “new” Baltimore Orioles and offseason with promise and hope for the franchise to take a major step forward under the ownership of David Rubenstein and the deft leadership of Mike Elias. That said, the Friday afternoon news dump of the Camden Yards left field wall and the lack of a free agency splash don’t feel like anything that will excite the fan base.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles strategy for offseason and MLB Winter Meetings as deals emerge
So, just what are the Orioles real plans for a payroll under the new stewardship and deep pockets of the Rubenstein group? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the strategy and budget of general manager Mike Elias as the hot stove starts to boil for offseason activities as the MLB Winter Meetings spark a baseball conversation in Baltimore about the future.
Bill Cole grills Nestor about what he really expects from Orioles this offseason
It’s up to Nestor’s friends and sponsors to keep him honest. Our pal Bill Cole of Cole Roofing and Gordian Enegry grills Nestor about what he really expects from the Orioles this offseason with new ownership and a team full of young stars waiting on better pitching. And fans waiting on some kind of honest and authentic communication.
Author Joel Poiley returns with tales of Matte, old Baltimore and what Colts meant to our city
Tampa Bay-based sportswriter and author Joel Poiley returns home to Baltimore with more tales of “Last Man Standing,” his book on the life and legacy of Colts great Tom Matte. And what it meant to be a part of the community via professional sports in a bygone era.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles first plunge into free agency and MLB winter meeting possibilities
Tyler O’Neill and Gary Sanchez are under contract. But what about the pitching? Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss the first foray into free agency for Mike Elias with the budget of new Orioles ownership and a mandate to bring Baltimore a World Series.
Author Poiley returns to point out the history of Colts and legend of Tom Matte in Baltimore
Tampa Bay-based sportswriter and author Joel Poiley returns home to Baltimore with more tales of “Last Man Standing,” his book on the life and legacy of Colts great Tom Matte. And what it meant to be a part of the community via professional sports in a bygone era.
Orioles add right-handed thump by agreeing to deals with Tyler O’Neill, Gary Sanchez
After hitting 31 home runs last season, Tyler O’Neill has agreed to a three-year, $49.5 million deal with Baltimore that includes an opt-out.
Author and recovering baseball writer Tim Wendel joins Nestor to discuss Orioles and Civil War history in his new book Rebel Falls
Our favorite reformed baseball writer and historian Tim Wendel has moved on to a life as a professor at Johns Hopkins and author of novels. He’ll be back in Baltimore on Saturday signing his most recent book, “Rebel Falls,” and joins Nestor here to discuss the book’s historical context, including a Confederate plot to seize a Union warship and bombard northern cities. They also delve into the state of the Baltimore Orioles, expressing concerns about the team’s payroll, involvement in free agency and the kinds of fan engagement that will grow the franchise into a mid-market brand.
The history of the Civil War and the future of the Baltimore Orioles
Our favorite reformed baseball writer and historian Tim Wendel has moved on to a life as a professor at Johns Hopkins and author of novels. He’ll be back in Baltimore on Saturday signing his most recent book, “Rebel Falls,” and joins Nestor here to discuss the book’s historical context, including a Confederate plot to seize a Union warship and bombard northern cities. They also delve into the state of the Baltimore Orioles, expressing concerns about the team’s payroll, involvement in free agency and the kinds of fan engagement that will grow the franchise into a mid-market brand.
Sports business professor Marty Conway joins Nestor to offer MLB insights on revenue and where Orioles payroll might go
Sports business professor Marty Conway joins Nestor to offer MLB insights on revenue and where the Baltimore Orioles payroll might go under new ownership. The impact of declining revenue from regional sports networks and the shift towards direct-to-consumer apps is the primary concern with the future of MASN in the balance but the importance of sustained success on the field to maintain fan interest and revenue needs to be the long game of the Rubenstein group.
Where might the Orioles payroll go? And how and why…
Sports business professor Marty Conway joins Nestor to offer MLB insights on revenue and where the Baltimore Orioles payroll might go under new ownership. The impact of declining revenue from regional sports networks and the shift towards direct-to-consumer apps is the primary concern with the future of MASN in the balance but the importance of sustained success on the field to maintain fan interest and revenue needs to be the long game of the Rubenstein group.
Chirinos, Britton headline additions to 2025 Orioles coaching staff
Buck Britton had been a manager in Baltimore’s farm system since 2018 and is the older brother of former Orioles pitcher Zack Britton.
