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
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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
Longtime Tampa baseball writer Pete Williams tells Nestor why he believes Rays will stay
Longtime Tampa-based baseball writer and historian Pete Williams tells Nestor why he believes the Rays will stay in the region even though they’ve had a devil of a time drawing fans and finding a permanent home on the Gulf Coast of Florida.
Tony Mansolino expects Orioles starter Zach Eflin to go on injured list after Saturday’s early exit
Tony Mansolino expects Orioles starter Zach Eflin to go on injured list after Saturday’s early exit
Former Orioles and Rays PR czar Rick Vaughn returns to talk future of Tampa baseball and building community trust
Former Orioles and Rays PR czar Rick Vaughn returns to talk future of Tampa baseball and building community trust Nestor
What we know about three decades of covering lousy Orioles baseball
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.
Watching new ownership in Baltimore and wondering what becomes of the Rays in Tampa
Longtime Tampa-based baseball writer and historian Pete Williams tells Nestor why he believes the Rays will stay in the region even though they’ve had a devil of a time drawing fans and finding a permanent home on the Gulf Coast of Florida.
Down 6-0 early, Orioles explode for their highest run total in 25 years in 22-8 win over Rays
Gary Sanchez and Coby Mayo each homered and drove in four as Baltimore eclipsed 20 runs for the first time since Sept. 28, 2000.
Coby Mayo delivers early two-run double to spark comeback, hits first career homer in Orioles’ 22-8 win over Tampa Bay
Coby Mayo delivers early two-run double to spark comeback, hits first career homer in Orioles’ 22-8 win over Tampa Bay
Colton Cowser discusses Orioles’ huge night at plate following 22-8 win over Tampa Bay
Colton Cowser discusses Orioles’ huge night at plate following 22-8 win over Tampa Bay
Tony Mansolino reacts to Orioles exploding for 22 runs in Friday’s comeback win over Tampa Bay
Tony Mansolino reacts to Orioles exploding for 22 runs in Friday’s comeback win over Tampa Bay
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss interesting ways Orioles find to lose baseball games
The hot weather has certainly cooled the bats of the Baltimore Orioles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the interesting outcomes and general ineptitude of this morbidly capable last-place baseball team. At least they got a hit on Wednesday night…
The creatively awful ways Orioles are losing baseball games
The hot weather has certainly cooled the bats of the Baltimore Orioles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the interesting outcomes and general ineptitude of this morbidly capable last-place baseball team. At least they got a hit on Wednesday night…
Ryan O’Hearn laments three straight homers not being enough for Orioles in 6-5 loss to Texas in 10 innings
Ryan O’Hearn laments three straight homers not being enough for Orioles in 6-5 loss to Texas in 10 innings
Charlie Morton says “grind wasn’t enough” in Orioles’ extra-inning loss to Texas on Tuesday
Charlie Morton says “grind wasn’t enough” in Orioles’ extra-inning loss to Texas on Tuesday
Tony Mansolino reacts to Orioles’ 6-5 loss to Texas in 10 innings
Tony Mansolino reacts to Orioles’ 6-5 loss to Texas in 10 innings
Westburg nearing return to Orioles lineup, Sugano pushed back for extra rest
Manager Tony Mansolino said infielder Jordan Westburg will “probably” be back in the lineup on Wednesday.
Jackson Holliday homers and drives in four in Orioles’ 6-0 win over Rangers
Jackson Holliday homers and drives in four in Orioles’ 6-0 win over Rangers
Trevor Rogers reflects on his career-high eight shutout innings to earn first win with Orioles
Trevor Rogers reflects on his career-high eight shutout innings to earn first win with Orioles
Tony Mansolino discusses big nights for Trevor Rogers, Jackson Holliday in Orioles’ 6-0 win over Rangers
Tony Mansolino discusses big nights for Trevor Rogers, Jackson Holliday in Orioles’ 6-0 win over Rangers
Calendar continues working against Orioles after underwhelming road trip
The Orioles are 17-10 since May 24, but a 3-4 week moved them farther away from the .500 mark.
