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Sure, it’s a 5-year, $68 million commitment to a starting pitcher who hadn’t even thrown a pitch for the Baltimore Orioles, but let Luke Jones and Nestor tell you what makes sense about the dollars that Mike Elias gave new hurler Shane Baz and why it happened now.
Sure, it’s a 5-year, $68 million commitment to a starting pitcher who hadn’t even thrown a pitch for the Baltimore Orioles, but let Luke Jones and Nestor tell you what makes sense about the dollars that Mike Elias gave new hurler Shane Baz and why it happened now.
It’s been a revolutionary, game-changing concept for the sports of baseball. The first weekend of the ABS system and the challenges of pitchers, catchers and hitters has changed the strategy every night in MLB. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the concerns, drama and impact of the “new” and improved strike zone.
It was hardly a flawless weekend, but Baltimore came away with a laborious 8-6 victory on Sunday afternoon.
Pete Alonso’s RBI single in the seventh put Baltimore ahead before closer Ryan Helsley registered his second save of 2026.
Tyler O’Neill clubs three-run homer to spark Orioles comeback in Sunday’s 8-6 win over Twins
Pete Alonso discusses Orioles lineup battling back from early deficit to take series from Minnesota
Shane Baz takes no decision after four-run second inning spoils his Orioles debut
Craig Albernaz reflects on back-and-forth day after Orioles’ 8-6 win over Minnesota
Drew French talks state of Orioles pitching staff at start of 2026 season
I met Priscilla but when do I get to meet you? I want to give my Truist trust to the next real owner of the Baltimore Orioles but when an out-of-towner starts buying “free” beer to fund a cheap social media stunt, we should all be leery in the Charm City. And I’ve met ’em all…
“We want to do as much as we can to make this team a championship team and make Baltimore proud of the team we’ve put on the field.”
Kyle Bradish struggled with his command, but Baltimore did very little offensively in its first defeat of the season.
Anthony Nunez impresses in debut with three strikeouts in two perfect innings in Saturday’s Orioles loss
Kyle Bradish labors after first time through order, takes loss in 2026 debut for Orioles
Craig Albernaz discusses cold Orioles bats, Kyle Bradish’s outing after 4-1 loss to Minnesota
Shane Baz, Mike Elias, David Rubenstein discuss new contract extension for Orioles starting pitcher
Seven strong innings from Trevor Rogers and a packed Oriole Park at Camden Yards kicked off the 2026 campaign in grand style with a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. Luke Jones and Nestor recap a successful Opening Day in Baltimore and opine about how true quality starting pitching can take the Birds to new heights with a soft schedule and lots to recommend the squad in the early going.
With Baz scheduled to make his club debut on Sunday, Baltimore is making a significant bet on the 26-year-old’s upside.
Seven strong innings from Trevor Rogers and a packed Oriole Park at Camden Yards kicked off the 2026 campaign in grand style with a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. Luke Jones and Nestor recap a successful Opening Day in Baltimore and opine about how true quality starting pitching can take the Birds to new heights with a soft schedule and lots to recommend the squad in the early going.
Trevor Rogers set the tone with seven shutout innings to earn the victory on Thursday afternoon.
Baltimore won its fifth consecutive home opener to cap a fun-filled Opening Day.
Trevor Rogers picks up where he left off in 2025 with seven shutout innings to earn win on Opening Day
Pete Alonso on reception from Orioles fans: “It’s a dream come true to have that feeling”
Blaze Alexander reflects on electric Opening Day atmosphere and driving in game-winning run in 2-1 Orioles victory
Craig Albernaz relishes first win as Orioles manager after 2-1 final over Minnesota
Two months ago, you shook my hand all doe-eyed, took my Baltimore Positive business card at a local networking function that I actively participate in with a great group of community folks monthly, somehow believably feigned that “we’d be in touch” – I took you at your word – and then your bush league team sent along ridiculously insincere replies (or none at all) and your mostly unprofessional Lieutenants have all lined up to pretend that I don’t exist or that my questions on behalf of your fans are somehow irrelevant. I’m here holding a mirror up for you. That’s my role. You hold the power; I hold it accountable. Always…
We believe the Baltimore Orioles will hit the ball this year but will they catch it? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss last year’s bad defense, poor start and how the many hopeful bats of the Birds should pound their into a playoff caliber team as Opening Day awaits.
Luke Jones takes a look at the initial 26-man roster for new manager Craig Albernaz.
We love the starting rotation but about that untested bullpen? Luke Jones and Nestor get you ready for Opening Day and beyond with a full preview of the 2026 Baltimore Orioles and where the Birds will be flying in the American League East this summer – and hopefully, into the fall.
Baltimore will be down an additional bullpen arm with lefty Keegan Akin going on the IL with a groin strain.
We believe the Baltimore Orioles will hit the ball this year but will they catch it? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss last year’s bad defense, poor start and how the many hopeful bats of the Birds should pound their into a playoff caliber team as Opening Day awaits.
We love the starting rotation but about that untested bullpen? Luke Jones and Nestor get you ready for Opening Day and beyond with a full preview of the 2026 Baltimore Orioles and where the Birds will be flying in the American League East this summer – and hopefully, into the fall.
Our pal and longtime video producer Gregg Landry of Towson Transfers returns to discuss using your spring cleaning to save all of those essential memories locked on paper and videotape and old media formats and getting your history modernized right here locally.
The Smalltimore journey continues on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour as Nicole Massoni and Terry Cook welcome Nestor to Massoni’s in Perry Hall for food, family, laughs and some old stories about Bob Ehrlich, Dundalk, Chuck and Brooks, the Governor’s Mansion in Annapolis and how sports and community brings us all together.
With all of the uncertainty with Major League Baseball labor and media, it’s a pivotal year for the leadership of the sport – on and off the field. Our sports business professor Marty Conway drops by for a primer on the state of MLB and what it means for David Rubenstein and Michael Arougheti in trying to heal and grow the shrinking state of the Baltimore Orioles brand locally.
New manager Craig Albernaz will try to lead Baltimore back to the postseason after a last-place finish in 2025.
Allen McCallum and Luke Jones join Nestor for a full Orioles preview for Opening Day
Before Grondahl and Bader and Griggs and Fine grab you and tell you all about me and my decades of orange civic mind crimes of baseball passion, let me make this clear: I am a true believer. I think the 2026 Orioles can win.
Our Secretary of Kindness Grace Foxwell Murdock tells Nestor how doing 12 acts of kindness every day will change his life. Kindness is magic! Let her show you…
