Thursday, April 25, 2024

oakland

Bullpen implodes as Orioles fall 8-6 to Tampa Bay

Carlos Pena's three-run bomb in the 10th seals a bullpen collapse that wasted a sparkling effort from young lefty Brian Matusz.

Hey John: You can’t be 4-4 and seriously talk playoffs

Just judging from the sheer volume of social media I consumed all day yesterday, the fan base here is in "quit on the 2009 season" mode. The lofty expectations following a rookie campaign for John Harbaugh and Joe Flacco...

Another prime example of what Al Davis & Peter Angelos have in common

Banning free speech and free access to information by legitimate journalists is now apparently catching on in the NFL, as Al Davis has banned former-QB and current CBS broadcaster Rich Gannon from the Oakland Raiders facility in advance of...

An example of great journalism by Yahoo’s Mike Silver

We spend plenty of time "outing" phonies and charlatans in our business. But, alas, there are many, many dedicated, responsible and interesting journalists in the cyber-universe and when I find them, simply put, I celebrate them. If you've been following...

I knew the Raiders were screwed up, but c’mon…

Three months ago I had the privilege -- well, actually, it was more disgusting than enjoyable -- of sitting two feet behind Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis on a flight from Southern California to the Bay Area. He was...

Live from Westminster: McGahee and Grubbs off PUP list, Kelley Washington on

7:39 p.m. -- The Ravens' official site reports that Willis McGahee and Ben Grubbs have been removed from the PUP list, but wide receiver Kelley Washington was added to the list.  There was no word on the reason why...

Let the wide receiver speculation begin

The surprising news of Derrick Mason's retirement---even if it's a negotiating ploy---has sent shockwaves through the city of Baltimore, especially for the large portion of Ravens fans that had already been clamoring for an impact receiver during the offseason. While...

Orioles: Shut out, swept & headed home on 5-game losing streak

Bad pitching has become a hallmark of the 2009 Orioles but this weekend's bizarre meltdown in Oakland has solidified the basement in the AL East for the Orioles who have a lot of problems coming back to face the...

O’s Offense, Hill take the usual Sunday beating

The Orioles completed a 1-5 road trip with a 3-0 loss to the Oakland Athletics on Sunday afternoon. Oakland rookie Vin Mazzaro was outstanding, stifling Orioles hitters for 7 1/3 innings and scattering five hits.  He is now 2-0 and...

Sloppy, sloppy, sloppy: Birds give finale away in 3-2 loss to Seattle

While we’re all drinking the orange Kool Aid these days in hopes of “better days ahead,” it’s losses like last night’s in Seattle that keep anyone who appreciates good baseball scratching our heads in disgust. After a series of...
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Latest News

Getting prepped for a big Orioles homestand at Camden Yards

With the surging Birds coming home to play great weather baseball under new ownership, Luke Jones and Nestor talk MLB and the Orioles' role in baseball as contender and how everyone is watching "The Next Chapter" and seeing the possibilities of all of this young talent.

With Hays on IL, Orioles officially recall Heston Kjerstad for Tuesday’s game in Anaheim

Kjerstad was set to bat eighth and play right field on Tuesday night.

Sizing up the 2024 Ravens roster ahead of this week’s draft

The offensive line remains Baltimore's biggest need with three starting spots to fill from last season.

Headed West with big bats and Holliday questions

Luke Jones and Nestor examine Orioles strengths and Holliday weaknesses as late nights in Anaheim

Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series win at Kansas City

Jordan Westburg continues to swing the bat very well after another strong series for Baltimore.

What is bringing folks back downtown for Orioles baseball?

Our financial guru Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the energy around Baltimore Orioles baseball and what bringing folks back downtown again regularly can do for the city. Oh, and a good news humanity update on theatre etiquette from Notre Dame Prep, too!

Dundalk, rock and roll and the keys to Key Brewing

Stone Horses frontman John Allen joins Nestor in their Dundalk homeland at Costas Inn to discuss the aftermath of the Key Bridge collapse with beer insider Joe Gold of Key Brewing. It's so important that we support Sparrows Point and the growth developed on the east side and on the peninsula.

Making time for the Orioles again…

Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the reemergence of Orioles baseball in lives of many Baltimore folks and how going to Camden Yards has suddenly become cool again with new ownership and a great, young team on the field.
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