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What began as another conversation after another Orioles loss where the pitching wasn’t good enough and the hitting stank, Luke Jones and Nestor touch on Zach Eflin but wind up discussing the future of the Tampa Rays, another series in a minor league stadium and why the Savannah Bananas create more value for fans than Major League Baseball does in the modern world.
All signs point to Trevor Rogers making Wednesday’s start in Tampa after Cade Povich was placed on the injured list.
As the Orioles play a significant week of baseball in Tampa and The Bronx, Luke Jones and Nestor react to the Boston Red Sox blockbuster deal of Rafael Devers and evaluate the Orioles’ active summer realities in a market where Mike Elias needs to create a better baseball team – now, and in the future.
What began as another conversation after another Orioles loss where the pitching wasn’t good enough and the hitting stank, Luke Jones and Nestor touch on Zach Eflin but wind up discussing the future of the Tampa Rays, another series in a minor league stadium and why the Savannah Bananas create more value for fans than Major League Baseball does in the modern world.
You know him as the author of the recent book on the life of Tom Matte, but Baltimore native and longtime Tampa author and sportswriter Joel Poiley knows lots about the history of Rays baseball and updates Nestor on how the stadium prospects in Florida are a lot different than in Maryland.
Having won 14 of 20, Baltimore now goes on the road to take on the top two teams in the AL East.
Jordan Westburg homers again as part of Orioles’ second-highest run output of season on Sunday
Cade Povich comes out of bullpen to register his second win of season in Sunday’s Orioles victory
Tony Mansolino discusses Orioles’ big offensive day despite multiple starters being out of Sunday’s lineup
As the Orioles remain on a pace to lose 100 games, Luke Jones joined Nestor at Faidley’s Seafood at Lexington Market in downtown Baltimore to discuss the lack of success against left-handed pitching, continued losing and wonder if Colton Cowser and Jordan Westburg can create a June spark to lift a last-place team toward .500 before the end of summer.
The veteran backup catcher had been sidelined with a right wrist injury since late April.
As the Orioles remain on a pace to lose 100 games, Luke Jones joined Nestor at Faidley’s Seafood at Lexington Market in downtown Baltimore to discuss the lack of success against left-handed pitching, continued losing and wonder if Colton Cowser and Jordan Westburg can create a June spark to lift a last-place team toward .500 before the end of summer.
Grayson Rodriguez said the plan is for him to complete his first bullpen session next week as he begins to ramp up throwing.
Grayson Rodriguez provides update on health, eyes return in second half of 2025
The Tigers ace continued his dominant stretch by striking out six and limiting Baltimore to just three hits.
Dean Kremer reflects on Thursday’s outing being doomed by two-homer fourth inning
Tony Mansolino discusses Orioles’ difficulties against Detroit ace Tarik Skubal in 4-1 loss
The oft-injured Tyler O’Neill had played in three rehab games with Triple-A Norfolk before his left shoulder began bothering him again.
The Orioles dropped the first of three games against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night and Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss the next few days being no easier against a surging Motown squad with the best record in baseball and pitching that Birdland should envy.
The Orioles dropped the first of three games against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night and Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss the next few days being no easier against a surging Motown squad with the best record in baseball and pitching that Birdland should envy.
Playing for the first time since late April, Jordan Westburg homered in Tuesday’s loss to Detroit.
Gunnar Henderson discusses mostly tough night for Orioles bats in 5-3 loss to Detroit
Spencer Torkelson’s two-run homer in the fifth sunk Cade Povich while a Jordan Westburg long ball in the ninth was too little, too late.
Cade Povich expresses frustration over two-out damage in Tuesday’s loss to Detroit
Tony Mansolino breaks down Orioles 5-3 loss to Detroit to open three-game series
Jordan Westburg reflects on returning to Orioles lineup after lengthy stay on injured list
Cedric Mullins happy not to have long stay on Orioles’ injured list
Tony Mansolino discusses Orioles’ decision to demote Heston Kjerstad and what’s next for struggling outfielder
It wasn’t a World Series year or even a playoff berth but the summer of 1989 brought aboard a whole generation of Baltimore Orioles fans who still remember the magic of Why Not? Author Ryan Basen relives tells Nestor his journey in his new book about his Memorial Stadium memories and finding his “why” amidst a summer of childhood baseball.
With Ryan Mountcastle sideline until at least August, Coby Mayo should be in line for an extensive look in the majors.
Author Joel Poiley returns home to Baltimore from his retired sportswriter life in Florida to discuss watching the Orioles implosion from afar and sharing some sports nostalgia and his book on the life of Tom Matte and what ails the Birds on and off the field.
Author Joel Poiley returns home to Baltimore from his retired sportswriter life in Florida to discuss watching the Orioles implosion from afar and sharing some sports nostalgia and his book on the life of Tom Matte and what ails the Birds on and off the field.
Business of baseball writer Maury Forbes of Forbes rocks back to the basics of building an enduring MLB franchise as he joins Nestor from the Pacific Northwest to dish on the Mariners, Adley Rutschman’s legend in Portland and the power of AC/DC to put us all on the highway to hell even five decades later.
It wasn’t a World Series year or even a playoff berth but the summer of 1989 brought aboard a whole generation of Baltimore Orioles fans who still remember the magic of Why Not? Author Ryan Basen relives tells Nestor his journey in his new book about his Memorial Stadium memories and finding his “why” amidst a summer of childhood baseball.
Business of baseball writer Maury Forbes of Forbes rocks back to the basics of building an enduring MLB franchise as he joins Nestor from the Pacific Northwest to dish on the Mariners, Adley Rutschman’s legend in Portland and the power of AC/DC to put us all on the highway to hell even five decades later.
Over his last 499 plate appearances going back to last July 1, Adley Rutschman has just nine homers and a slash line of .202/.291/.309.
The 2024 AL Rookie of the Year runner-up will see his first action since fracturing his left thumb in Toronto on March 30.
New assistant John Mabry brings extensive major league playing and coaching experience to Baltimore’s staff.
Charlie Morton allowed one unearned run in a season-high 6 2/3 innings to earn his second win of the season.
Bryan Baker earns second save of career as Orioles complete sweep of White Sox
