After being outclassed in Bronx, Orioles in need of shakeup at “crucial point”
With this year’s Orioles looking too much like last year, what is Mike Elias going to do about it?
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A Bronx nightmare in progress for hapless Orioles
The first three games for the Baltimore Orioles in the Bronx against the first-place New York Yankees showed two franchises headed in two very different directions. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the disgust at brand of Orioles baseball played in The Big Apple over the weekend and how this depleted roster and lineup continue to disappoint across the diamond and into The Warehouse.
Serving post High Heat baseball life, rock music and fiction with author Tim Wendel
After knowing author and longtime baseball insider Tim Wendel over four decades, Nestor finds out that before all of the fiction there were the facts about being a rock music critic in the early 1980s in Buffalo. The newspaper reporter journey to a sequel to Rebel Falls, our favorite Writer in Residence returns from Virginia to rock some music talk and baseball lore with Nestor as the seasons change and the game changes even more than we realize.
Orioles place closer Ryan Helsley on 15-day injured list due to elbow inflammation
It was another day, another injury as Baltimore opened a four-game set with the Yankees in the Bronx on Friday.
With rotation in flux, Orioles need more established starters to live up to expectations
Thursday marked a step in the right direction for veteran Chris Bassitt, who’s off to a rough start in 2026.
Orioles settle for doubleheader split, but still earn series win over Houston
Baltimore hit two grand slams in a Game 1 victory before Houston won a 11-5 final in the nightcap.
Jeremiah Jackson reflects on up-and-down day in Orioles’ doubleheader split with Houston
Jeremiah Jackson reflects on up-and-down day in Orioles’ doubleheader split with Houston
Brandon Young hit hard by Houston to take loss in 11-5 final in Game 2 of twin bill
Brandon Young hit hard by Houston to take loss in 11-5 final in Game 2 of twin bill
Craig Albernaz unhappy with “unacceptable” defense as Orioles fall 11-5 to Houston in nightcap of doubleheader
Craig Albernaz unhappy with “unacceptable” defense as Orioles fall 11-5 to Houston in nightcap of doubleheader
Adley Rutschman hits grand slam to continue his red-hot start to 2026 season
Adley Rutschman hits grand slam to continue his red-hot start to 2026 season
Chris Bassitt turns in best start since joining Orioles in 10-3 win over Houston
Chris Bassitt turns in best start since joining Orioles in 10-3 win over Houston
Craig Albernaz discusses Bassitt’s strong outing and two Orioles grand slams in 10-3 win to open doubleheader
Craig Albernaz discusses Bassitt’s strong outing and two Orioles grand slams in 10-3 win to open doubleheader
With no breaks in upcoming schedule, Orioles place flu-ridden Trevor Rogers on 15-day IL
Rogers has posted a 9.53 ERA over his last three starts, which all resulted in losses for Baltimore.
Craig Albernaz discusses Orioles placing Trevor Rogers on 15-day IL ahead of Thursday’s doubleheader
Craig Albernaz discusses Orioles placing Trevor Rogers on 15-day IL ahead of Thursday’s doubleheader
Of the importance of Shane Baz and Pete Alonso (and memories of Glenn Davis and Chris Davis)
With the slow starts of the biggest financial investments of the shaky offseason of Mike Elias and the new Rubenstein ownership, Luke Jones and Nestor reset the expectations for a playoff hopeful franchise is sustaining equal parts patience and “win-now” pressure. Shane Baz flashed on Tuesday night and all aspects of Pete Alonso have our historians discussing two Davis guys whose infamy stalks the newest Birds first baseman.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Shane Baz and significance of his Orioles success
With the slow starts of the biggest financial investments of the shaky offseason of Mike Elias and the new Rubenstein ownership, Luke Jones and Nestor reset the expectations for a playoff hopeful franchise is sustaining equal parts patience and “win-now” pressure. Shane Baz flashed on Tuesday night and all aspects of Pete Alonso have our historians discussing two Davis guys whose infamy stalks the newest Birds first baseman.
Rutschman, Alonzo help Baz earn first win of season as Orioles take down Houston 5-3
Pete Alonso hit his fourth homer of 2026 and Adley Rutschman drove in two runs as Shane Baz tossed 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball.
Adley Rutschman provides pair of RBI singles in Tuesday’s 5-3 win over Houston
Adley Rutschman provides pair of RBI singles in Tuesday’s 5-3 win over Houston
Shane Baz earns first win as Oriole after pitching 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball in 5-3 victory over Houston
Shane Baz earns first win as Oriole after pitching 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball in 5-3 victory over Houston
Craig Albernaz reacts to Orioles’ 5-3 win to open Houston series
Craig Albernaz reacts to Orioles’ 5-3 win to open Houston series
Houston sports voice Matt Thomas previews Astros with Nestor from land of Rockets and Texans
When the Astros come to Baltimore we always reach to longtime Houston sports voice Matt Thomas of Sportstalk790 to update us on the once-mighty (and trashcan banging) franchise to get us current. And in the land of the Rockets playoff misery and aftermath of the Texans draft to rebuild C.J. Stroud’s offense, the current last-place and unfamiliar misery has settled into the Astros reality this spring for Houston sports fans.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles bottoming out against woeful Red Sox at home over weekend
We haven’t seen much that we’ve liked over the first month of the season but the Boston Red Sox weekend theft of a pair of games at Camden Yards has alarmed Luke Jones, who joins Nestor to discuss the Birds bottoming out against a distressed division rival and staring down the New York Yankees this weekend in The Bronx.
Pete Alonso on Orioles’ underwhelming start: “We haven’t fully hit our stride yet”
Pete Alonso on Orioles’ underwhelming start: “We haven’t fully hit our stride yet”
The heartbeat of Houston and what happened to the Astros?
When the Astros come to Baltimore we always reach to longtime Houston sports voice Matt Thomas of Sportstalk790 to update us on the once-mighty (and trashcan banging) franchise to get us current. And in the land of the Rockets playoff misery and aftermath of the Texans draft to rebuild C.J. Stroud’s offense, the current last-place and unfamiliar misery has settled into the Astros reality this spring for Houston sports fans.
Hitting the orange light on Orioles scuffling season
We haven’t seen much that we’ve liked over the first month of the season but the Boston Red Sox weekend theft of a pair of games at Camden Yards has alarmed Luke Jones, who joins Nestor to discuss the Birds bottoming out against a distressed division rival and staring down the New York Yankees this weekend in The Bronx.
Former outfielder Casper Wells discusses the difficulties in hitting big league pitching
Former Towson Tigers baseball player, who played in the big leagues with five different MLB teams, now represents Heller Kowitz Insurance here in Baltimore and joined Nestor for a lengthy and spirited chat about the game they love at Koco’s Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. He’s also running for LLS Visionary of The Year and we hope you support all of the folks supporting cancer victims on June 6th at the Pendry.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles taking two of three in Kansas City and headed home for BoSox
It’s been far from perfect but it’s been good enough for the Orioles to remain very much in the hunt in the American League East as the scuffling Boston Red Sox come to Camden Yards this weekend. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Birds taking two of three in Kansas City and tip-toeing through all sorts of injuries, cold bats and a bullpen that’s provided much-needed relief to help them hover near .500 while awaiting better health and Camden Yards cooking.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series win in Kansas City
Coby Mayo’s long home run capped a six-run explosion in the sixth inning of Wednesday’s win over the Royals.
Orioles continue to contend in AL East despite injuries and slowly warming bats
It’s been far from perfect but it’s been good enough for the Orioles to remain very much in the hunt in the American League East as the scuffling Boston Red Sox come to Camden Yards this weekend. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Birds taking two of three in Kansas City and tip-toeing through all sorts of injuries, cold bats and a bullpen that’s provided much-needed relief to help them hover near .500 while awaiting better health and Camden Yards cooking.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles woes and frozen bats heading to Kansas City
Sure, it’s not the lineup that manager Craig Albernaz envisioned back in Sarasota in February but the Orioles need to figure out how to stop striking out and start hitting with runners in scoring position. Nestor Aparicio and Luke Jones discussed the Birds’ struggles, including a five-game losing streak and scuffling through Kansas City waiting for the roster to get healthier and more productive.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss rotation and Orioles scraping by on any win possible in KC
Is there an “ace” in the starting rotation deck for the Baltimore Orioles? Sure, we all believed that Trevor Rogers and Kyle Bradish would make it look easy and that Shane Baz would pitch to his contract and Chris Bassitt would stabilize the staff and Zach Eflin…and then the season began. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Birds’ pitching depth and scraping by on any win possible in Kansas City.
When will the frozen Orioles bats thaw this spring?
Sure, it’s not the lineup that manager Craig Albernaz envisioned back in Sarasota in February but the Orioles need to figure out how to stop striking out and start hitting with runners in scoring position. Nestor Aparicio and Luke Jones discussed the Birds’ struggles, including a five-game losing streak and scuffling through Kansas City waiting for the roster to get healthier and more productive.
Who can Orioles really count on to “pitch” in as innings add up?
Is there an “ace” in the starting rotation deck for the Baltimore Orioles? Sure, we all believed that Trevor Rogers and Kyle Bradish would make it look easy and that Shane Baz would pitch to his contract and Chris Bassitt would stabilize the staff and Zach Eflin…and then the season began. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Birds’ pitching depth and scraping by on any win possible in Kansas City.
Sports brand artist Todd Radom joins Nestor to discuss Ravens Next Flight uniforms and helmet variations
It’s been quite a week for the fashion-forward sports fans of Baltimore. Our pal and sports brand artist Todd Radom joins Nestor to discuss the Ravens Next Flight uniforms and helmet variations and the City Connect” concept for Orioles fans. Let’s peek inside how the mind of an artist, the heart of a billionaire, the wants and needs of Nike, “properties” and how the churn of reality and sales shifts the times, shadows and “laundry” of your favorite team and league.
Orioles activate Rutschman from injured list, designate Huff for assignment
Catcher Adley Rutschman missed only the 10-day minimum after hurting his left ankle on April 10.
Persistent concerns for Orioles’ offense go beyond their injuries
Coming off an injury-plagued 2025, Colton Cowser entered Monday slashing .174/.264/.196 through his first 54 plate appearances this season.
Getting behind the helmet and under the skin of a professional sports billionaire and a billion dollar “brand refresh”
It’s been quite a week for the fashion-forward sports fans of Baltimore. Our pal and sports brand artist Todd Radom joins Nestor to discuss the Ravens Next Flight uniforms and helmet variations and the City Connect” concept for Orioles fans. Let’s peek inside how the mind of an artist, the heart of a billionaire, the wants and needs of Nike, “properties” and how the churn of reality and sales shifts the times, shadows and “laundry” of your favorite team and league.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles slugging woes and bad beat in Cleveland
As the Orioles continue to play .500 ball through the first month of the season, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the slugging woes, lack of offensive productivity and a near no-hitter to begin a road trip through Cleveland and Kansas City.
The lack of slug in the battered Orioles lineup
As the Orioles continue to play .500 ball through the first month of the season, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the slugging woes, lack of offensive productivity and a near no-hitter to begin a road trip through Cleveland and Kansas City.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series loss to Arizona
While we continue waiting for most of the young core to produce or get healthy, Jeremiah Jackson keeps doing the job.
