Health woes persist as Orioles send Cowser, O’Neill to injured list while activating Mountcastle
Colton Cowser is dealing with “very mild” symptoms that landed him on the seven-day concussion IL on Friday.
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Longtime MLB reporter Robby Incmikoski takes Nestor on a Blast and BaySox history and stadium tour
When you spent 16 summers in every ballpark chronicling the Pirates and Twins as a local ballpark reporter, you see the innards of every stadium and clubhouse in baseball. Our longtime South Philly pal, who has traveled the regional sports network pathway en route to Pittsburgh, comes back to Baltimore to talk about his first gigs as an in-stadium hype man for the Bowie Baysox and Baltimore Blast. MLB reporter Robby Incmikoski tells Nestor about his newest project and book of photographs and stories about what makes big league baseball diamonds so special to the men who play the game.
A life in MLB ballparks brought to life
When you spent 16 summers in every ballpark chronicling the Pirates and Twins as a local ballpark reporter, you see the innards of every stadium and clubhouse in baseball. Our longtime South Philly pal, who has traveled the regional sports network pathway en route to Pittsburgh, comes back to Baltimore to talk about his first gigs as an in-stadium hype man for the Bowie Baysox and Baltimore Blast. MLB reporter Robby Incmikoski tells Nestor about his newest project and book of photographs and stories about what makes big league baseball diamonds so special to the men who play the game.
Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez to undergo season-ending elbow surgery
The 25-year-old last pitched on July 31, 2024, but the procedure wouldn’t be UCL reconstruction, per GM Mike Elias.
Pitching in the rest of the Orioles season?
With Felix Bautista and Zach Eflin now on the injured list, we wonder who will pitch once the dealing is done. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the trade day options of Mike Elias as the Baltimore Orioles dealt away Ramon Urias and Andrew Kittredge on Wednesday night with more news to come on Ryan O’Hearn and Cedric Mullins. And who knows who else?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles exit of Urias and Kittredge and deals ahead for Elias
With Felix Bautista and Zach Eflin now on the injured list, we wonder who will pitch once the dealing is done. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the trade day options of Mike Elias as the Baltimore Orioles dealt away Ramon Urias and Andrew Kittredge on Wednesday night with more news to come on Ryan O’Hearn and Cedric Mullins. And who knows who else?
Orioles deal former Gold Glove third baseman Urias to Houston for minor-league pitcher
Ramon Urias remained under club control through 2026, making his departure somewhat surprising.
Bautista injury, deadline trades leave Orioles bullpen as total unknown moving forward
What the bullpen will look like for the rest of 2025 and beyond is anyone’s guess.
Dominguez becomes latest Orioles reliever to be traded as he goes to Toronto
Seranthony Dominguez was traded in the middle of Tuesday’s doubleheader with the Blue Jays.
Luke Jones and Nestor make final preparations for Orioles and MLB trade deadline additions by subtraction
While the Orioles battle the first-place Toronto Blue Jays at Camden Yards, the real action will be in The Warehouse where Mike Elias will be fielding calls all over baseball to move veterans for organizational depth. Luke Jones and Nestor make final preparations for the Orioles and MLB trade deadline additions by subtraction and wonder who will be left to pitch next week – or next season?
Orioles bats explode to pick up Eflin in 11-4 win over Toronto
Baltimore clubbed four home runs to take the first contest of a four-game set with the Blue Jays.
Adley Rutschman shines at plate in return from injured list
Adley Rutschman shines at plate in return from injured list
Zach Eflin struggles in final start before trade deadline
Zach Eflin struggles in final start before trade deadline
Tony Mansolino reacts to Orioles’ 11-4 win over Toronto on Monday night
Tony Mansolino reacts to Orioles’ 11-4 win over Toronto on Monday night
Addition by subtraction is Orioles trade theme this week
While the Orioles battle the first-place Toronto Blue Jays at Camden Yards, the real action will be in The Warehouse where Mike Elias will be fielding calls all over baseball to move veterans for organizational depth. Luke Jones and Nestor make final preparations for the Orioles and MLB trade deadline additions by subtraction and wonder who will be left to pitch next week – or next season?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles depleted trade arsenal and realities of what to expect at MLB deadline
As the clock ticks on the Major League Baseball trade deadline on Thursday afternoon, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the suddenly depleted Orioles’ trade arsenal and the realities of what to expect from Mike Elias – and it isn’t “a haul” by any stretch of the orange imagination – for this last-place operation.
Sugano shines in final start before trade deadline as Orioles win 5-1 over Colorado
Tossing six innings of one-run ball, Tomoyuki Sugano tied his season high with eight strikeouts in Sunday’s victory.
Coby Mayo talks about his growing comfort level at plate after Orioles’ series win over Colorado
Coby Mayo talks about his growing comfort level at plate after Orioles’ series win over Colorado
Gunnar Henderson discusses his busy day in field and on bases after Orioles take series from Colorado
Gunnar Henderson discusses his busy day in field and on bases after Orioles take series from Colorado
Tomoyuki Sugano matches season high with eight strikeouts in final start before trade deadline
Tomoyuki Sugano matches season high with eight strikeouts in final start before trade deadline
As trade deadline looms, others nearing return for Orioles
After a rehab stint at Triple-A Norfolk, catcher Adley Rutschman is expected to be activated from the injured list on Monday.
Elias won’t be able to trade ’em all away…
As the clock ticks on the Major League Baseball trade deadline on Thursday afternoon, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the suddenly depleted Orioles’ trade arsenal and the realities of what to expect from Mike Elias – and it isn’t “a haul” by any stretch of the orange imagination – for this last-place operation.
Orioles deal reliever Gregory Soto to Mets for two minor-league pitchers
The lefty posted a 3.96 ERA in 36 1/3 innings for Baltimore this season.
Orioles closer Felix Bautista goes to 15-day injured list with sore right shoulder
The 30-year-old had labored through a season-high 34 pitches to record the save in last Sunday’s win at Tampa Bay.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss trade options and philosophy of Mike Elias and Orioles
The MLB trade deadline beckons, last place in the American League East feels pretty concrete in July for the Baltimore Orioles and many of their organization questions dangle waiting to be addressed by Mike Elias this offseason. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the trade options and philosophy of the beleaguered Birdland insiders as local fans to turn to the purple birds and football season.
So what are Orioles goals as sellers for the rest of this cellar summer?
The MLB trade deadline beckons, last place in the American League East feels pretty concrete in July for the Baltimore Orioles and many of their organization questions dangle waiting to be addressed by Mike Elias this offseason. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the trade options and philosophy of the beleaguered Birdland insiders as local fans to turn to the purple birds and football season.
Orioles slugger Ryan O’Hearn goes hitless in his first All-Star Game
The AL’s starting DH was a worthy selection, but his presence was perceived elsewhere as more of a showcase for trade suitors.
Luke Jones and Nestor assess state of Orioles at All Star Break and deals to be made by Elias
After Kyle Stowers hit three homers at Camden Yards and the Orioles wasted another start by Trevor Rogers, trades are on the tongues of local baseball fans at the All Star break. Luke Jones and Nestor assess state of the franchise, its roster and how the Baltimore Orioles will seek to re-make the 2026 club and its offseason expectations.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts at 2025 All-Star break
Though improved since Tony Mansolino took over for Brandon Hyde, Baltimore hasn’t been nearly good enough to save its season.
Assessing state of disappointing Orioles at All Star break
After Kyle Stowers hit three homers at Camden Yards and the Orioles wasted another start by Trevor Rogers, trades are on the tongues of local baseball fans at the All Star break. Luke Jones and Nestor assess state of the franchise, its roster and how the Baltimore Orioles will seek to re-make the 2026 club and its offseason expectations.
Auburn catcher Ike Irish headlines Orioles’ busy first day of 2025 draft
Baltimore drafted seven players over the first three rounds, a haul that included two pitchers.
Allen McCallum and Luke Jones discuss young Orioles core and future of Mike Elias in Baltimore
The emergency mid-summer sports huddle with Allen McCallum, Luke Jones and Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Reter’s Crab House & Grille in Reisterstown meant a frank last-place discussion about David Rubenstein, Mike Elias and the All-Star break and trading deadline with paramount importance to the future of the Baltimore Orioles.
Orioles’ O’Hearn voted starting DH for 2025 All-Star Game
Ryan O’Hearn will be the starting DH for the American League at the Midsummer Classic.
Starting pitching continues hurting Orioles in different ways
Zach Eflin’s recent struggles and second trip to the injured list come just a month before the trade deadline.
Allen McCallum joins Luke Jones and Nestor to discuss all that ails Baltimore Orioles franchise
It feels inconceivable but Allen McCallum and Luke Jones were in agreement that they’ve never done a WNST radio segment together in all of the years we’ve been talking Baltimore Orioles with both of them. And our airwaves have featured more baseball chatter with these two guys than any other humans on earth. Clearly, last place and lousy continues to bring us all together in search of the greater Birdland good.
So where do the Orioles go now from last place?
The emergency mid-summer sports huddle with Allen McCallum, Luke Jones and Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Reter’s Crab House & Grille in Reisterstown meant a frank last-place discussion about David Rubenstein, Mike Elias and the All-Star break and trading deadline with paramount importance to the future of the Baltimore Orioles.
Do you trust your baseball team and its owner?
He helped lift the Baltimore Orioles during the 1980s and left almost 30 years ago for Tampa trying to build a legacy for the Devils Ray in St. Petersburg. Rick Vaughn now heads the Respect 90 Foundation for longtime MLB manager Joe Maddon and returned “home” to discuss sports franchises building community trust for sustainability.
Kremer’s seven scoreless innings lead Orioles to 5-1 victory, series win over Tampa Bay
Dean Kremer matched his season high in innings while five different Baltimore hitters drove in a run in Sunday’s win.
Dean Kremer discusses his latest strong outing in Orioles’ 5-1 win over Tampa Bay
Dean Kremer discusses his latest strong outing in Orioles’ 5-1 win over Tampa Bay
Tony Mansolino talks Kremer’s gem, balanced offensive effort in Orioles’ 5-1 win over Tampa Bay
Tony Mansolino talks Kremer’s gem, balanced offensive effort in Orioles’ 5-1 win over Tampa Bay
