Orioles add right-handed thump by agreeing to deals with Tyler O’Neill, Gary Sanchez
After hitting 31 home runs last season, Tyler O’Neill has agreed to a three-year, $49.5 million deal with Baltimore that includes an opt-out.
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For the holiday love of Lauraville
On the first stop of the holiday Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Koco’s Pub, sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano and Nick “The Greek” Syropoulos welcome Nestor back “home” to their neighborhood and tell tales of what makes their part of Baltimore City so special and why they’ve never left Lauraville. Or is it Mayfield? Or Beverly Hills?
John Martin of Maryland Lottery gets seasonal with holiday winners and scratch-off success with Nestor
John Martin of Maryland Lottery gets seasonal with holiday winners and scratch-off success with Nestor
Smalltimore holidays with Ricig, Marcella and Nick The Greek at Koco’s Pub in Lauraville
The Maryland Crab Cake Tour is back on the road for the holidays with friends, food, community conviviality and smiles for the season. We started the December fun at Koco’s Pub where owner Marcella Knight told Ko-Host Mike Ricigliano and legendary WNST caller (and one-time donut provider) Nick “The Greek” Syropoulos welcome the real Santa Claus on Saturday for a family day of Lauraville “Holidays On Harford” seasonal magic.
The enthusiasm of food and corn pudding for the holidays
Ever grab an amazing recipe off the internet and want to thank the chef who shared it? The Food Enthusiast Dara Bunjon of JMore joins Nestor at Koco’s Pub for a holiday corn pudding story and the sharing of Koconut Shrimp tastiness on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
Watch “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” – The Media Story of Nestor Aparicio, WNST and Baltimore Positive
You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll learn. Watch “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” – The Story of Baltimore Positive, Nestor Aparicio & WNST” here. A documentary film narrated by Kyf Brewer, Gina Schock, Mickey Cucchiella, Mike Brilhart, John Allen, Ray Bachman and Bill Cole. Special and eternal thanks to Gregg Landry and Blue Rock Productions for the spiritual guidance and documentary awesomeness on this project. Nestor and his family and partners would like to thank every one of you for four decades of support of WNST, our sponsors and advertisers who allow us to do this Baltimore Positive thing.
Getting fueled up for the holidays with the origin of Zeke’s Coffee in Lauraville
When the Maryland Crab Cake Tour hits a city neighborhood, we usually invite the whole block. This time, Ricig and Marcella Knight of Koco’s Pub get caffeinated for the holidays with Thomas Rhodes of Zeke’s talking coffee, spiked egg nog and what makes a perfect dark roast.
Smalltimore “Holidays on Harford” with the real Santa at Koco’s Pub in Lauraville
The Maryland Crab Cake Tour is back on the road for the holidays with friends, food, community conviviality and smiles for the season. We started the December fun at Koco’s Pub where owner Marcella Knight told Ko-Host Mike Ricigliano and legendary WNST caller (and one-time donut provider) Nick “The Greek” Syropoulos welcome the real Santa Claus on Saturday for a family day of Lauraville “Holidays On Harford” seasonal magic.
Hitting it big for the holidays
With both jackpots soaring for the holidays, John Martin of Maryland Lottery gets seasonal with holiday winners and scratch-off success with Nestor as Mega Millions and Powerball grow and glow with possibilities.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss football passion and Ravens thud against Eagles before bye week
College players fighting on stadiums fields all over America, Justin Tucker missing field goals and the Ravens taking on a fifth loss amidst a wave of cheesesteak eaters in green Eagles jerseys in downtown Baltimore. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the leftover turkey, football passion and quieting the mind as bye week concerns for the NFL locals add up to difficult decisions for management.
Author and recovering baseball writer Tim Wendel joins Nestor to discuss Orioles and Civil War history in his new book Rebel Falls
Our favorite reformed baseball writer and historian Tim Wendel has moved on to a life as a professor at Johns Hopkins and author of novels. He’ll be back in Baltimore on Saturday signing his most recent book, “Rebel Falls,” and joins Nestor here to discuss the book’s historical context, including a Confederate plot to seize a Union warship and bombard northern cities. They also delve into the state of the Baltimore Orioles, expressing concerns about the team’s payroll, involvement in free agency and the kinds of fan engagement that will grow the franchise into a mid-market brand.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the struggles of Justin Tucker and what Ravens are going to do about it
It sure feels like the confidence of Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker isn’t what it used to be but it appears there’s still plenty of leg. Only kickers know what it’s like to be a kicker. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the struggles of The GOAT and what the Ravens are going to do about it to navigate a stretch run and Super Bowl push with a suddenly unreliable kicker.
The road ahead before the road in January
The benching of Marcus Williams. The offensive line not holding up as well as hoped. The porous defense. The obvious misses and concerns with the kicker. It’s all resulted in a less-than-predicted 8-5 mark at a very-late bye week for the mostly-healthy Baltimore Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the many concerns and the team’s ability to rebound with an ambitious schedule of games in New York, hosting Pittsburgh and traveling to Houston on Christmas to kick start a playoff march that will put them on the road amidst hostility.
Bye and bye, figuring out five losses for the Ravens paving a road for January
College players fighting on stadiums fields all over America, Justin Tucker missing field goals and the Ravens taking on a fifth loss amidst a wave of cheesesteak eaters in green Eagles jerseys in downtown Baltimore. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the leftover turkey, football passion and quieting the mind as bye week concerns for the NFL locals add up to difficult decisions for management.
The history of the Civil War and the future of the Baltimore Orioles
Our favorite reformed baseball writer and historian Tim Wendel has moved on to a life as a professor at Johns Hopkins and author of novels. He’ll be back in Baltimore on Saturday signing his most recent book, “Rebel Falls,” and joins Nestor here to discuss the book’s historical context, including a Confederate plot to seize a Union warship and bombard northern cities. They also delve into the state of the Baltimore Orioles, expressing concerns about the team’s payroll, involvement in free agency and the kinds of fan engagement that will grow the franchise into a mid-market brand.
Are the Baltimore Ravens tuckered out after three more misses in Eagles loss?
It sure feels like the confidence of Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker isn’t what it used to be but it appears there’s still plenty of leg. Only kickers know what it’s like to be a kicker. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the struggles of The GOAT and what the Ravens are going to do about it to navigate a stretch run and Super Bowl push with a suddenly unreliable kicker.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens fifth loss of season to Eagles and bye week issues for Men of Harbaugh
After the fifth loss of the season to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the offensive struggles, defensive breakdowns and the withering special teams of the Baltimore Ravens as a much-needed bye week comes for The Men of John Harbaugh.
The losses are suddenly adding up for the Ravens
After the fifth loss of the season to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the offensive struggles, defensive breakdowns and the withering special teams of the Baltimore Ravens as a much-needed bye week comes for The Men of John Harbaugh.
#ColumnNes: The Eagles kicked Ravens’ mystique into the Inner Harbor on Sunday
The Ravens encountered the No. 1 defense in the NFL and lost the fight. The Eagles are a balanced football team. The Ravens run defense was gashed. And the greatest kicker in history of the sport has lost his mojo. The Baltimore Ravens have a lot to think about over the next two weeks.
What comes next for young aspiring sports journalists?
In our never-ending quest to discuss real journalism in a world of fractured and disassembled media, Nestor invites longtime mentor and one-time colleague Mark Hyman, who heads the sports journalism program at the University of Maryland, to discuss the future of sports coverage for the next generation who aspire to carry the notebook and ask the tough questions for fans and citizens.
The kind of leadership that begins at the top
On the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Greenmount Station in Hampstead, Karen Falkler discusses the importance of mental and physical wellness for leaders. A former physical therapist, she now focuses on advisory leadership, emphasizing the inter-connectedness of physical, mental, communication, and time (PMCT) wellness. She also highlights the impact of the pandemic on mental health and the need for leaders to prioritize their well-being.
Day 18 When the Highlandtown aioli is elevated you know you’re eating fried oysters at The Chasseur
As an East Baltimore lifer, Nestor Aparicio loves going to his favorite places owned by old friends. On Day 18, once he heard the Highlandtown aioli was elevated he knew he’d be seeking out his old Berkshire chum Brian Eder for some fried oysters at The Chasseur, high on the Highland Street hill at Foster.
Karen Falkler discusses mental health and physical wellness for strong leaders with Nestor at Greenmount Station
On the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Greenmount Station in Hampstead, Karen Falkler discusses the importance of mental and physical wellness for leaders. A former physical therapist, she now focuses on advisory leadership, emphasizing the inter-connectedness of physical, mental, communication, and time (PMCT) wellness. She also highlights the impact of the pandemic on mental health and the need for leaders to prioritize their well-being.
Could Eagles and Ravens be a bird’s eye preview of Super Bowl in February?
As regional rivalries go, this would be a lot more interesting if these two teams played more often but rarely have the stakes been higher for a Philadelphia vs. Baltimore matchup. Luke Jones and Nestor preview Eagles at Ravens and review a full Thanksgiving plate of turkeys – on and off the field – and football leftovers.
John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks Thanksgiving winners of 2.9 million on Fast Play progressive in Randallstown
There’s a great story behind every big win but as John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor, they don’t always have the progressive fun that a lucky Randallstown man found recently on his way back to the liquor store holding a $30 VIP Club Game ticket.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss football and pie to be thankful for as December arrives
Our money guy Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss how the American Dream leads to more great memories around holidays, family, football and pie a la mode to be thankful for as December arrives and the Ravens are playing relevant games as the days grow shorter and winter arrives with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Our first WNST Ravens reporter Tim Watts joins Nestor at Greenmount Station for memories of turn of the century Baltimore sports glory
Our first WNST Ravens reporter Tim Watts joins Nestor at Greenmount Station on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for memories of turn of the century Baltimore sports glory and tales of tailgates, football players, charity events and pictures that capture the evidence – for better or worse.
Luke Jones and Nestor preview Eagles at Ravens and a full Thanksgiving plate of football
As regional rivalries go, this would be a lot more interesting if these two teams played more often but rarely have the stakes been higher for a Philadelphia vs. Baltimore matchup. Luke Jones and Nestor preview Eagles at Ravens and review a full Thanksgiving plate of turkeys – on and off the field – and football leftovers.
Ring announcer Gary Michael Cappetta joins Luke Jones and Nestor for a WWE time travel of wrestling tales
Hall of Fame wrestling ring announcer Gary Michael Cappetta joins Luke Jones and Nestor for a spirited WWE time travelogue of wrestling tales and memories for anyone who ever watched “Championship Wrestling” on Channel 45 every Saturday afternoon at 4pm.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens offensive line and runs of Derrick Henry getting back on schedule
The best version of the Ravens’ offense re-emerged again on Monday night against the Chargers in Los Angeles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the offensive line and runs of Derrick Henry and the balanced attack Lamar Jackson now brings against overwhelmed defenses in a record-setting season.
Plenty of pie (Oh My!) and Thanksgiving football
Our money guy Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss how the American Dream leads to more great memories around holidays, family, football and pie a la mode to be thankful for as December arrives and the Ravens are playing relevant games as the days grow shorter and winter arrives with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Sports business professor Marty Conway joins Nestor to offer MLB insights on revenue and where Orioles payroll might go
Sports business professor Marty Conway joins Nestor to offer MLB insights on revenue and where the Baltimore Orioles payroll might go under new ownership. The impact of declining revenue from regional sports networks and the shift towards direct-to-consumer apps is the primary concern with the future of MASN in the balance but the importance of sustained success on the field to maintain fan interest and revenue needs to be the long game of the Rubenstein group.
Chris Richards and Tim Lohrfink give Nestor some sports wagering realities from Greenmount Station
We’ve been doing radio shows at Greenmount Station in Hampstead for almost 15 years with our pal Chris Richards. This time for the Maryland Crab Cake Tour, Tim Lohrfink from the sports wagering side of the OTB in Carroll County comes aboard to provide some sports wagering realities now that the mobile side has become easier and more mature in Maryland.
When you think you might have won $2.9 million on a winning Fast Play ticket in Randallstown
There’s a great story behind every big win but as John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor, they don’t always have the progressive fun that a lucky Randallstown man found recently on his way back to the liquor store holding a $30 VIP Club Game ticket.
Getting the offense of Lamar and King Henry rolling again
The best version of the Ravens’ offense re-emerged again on Monday night against the Chargers in Los Angeles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the offensive line and runs of Derrick Henry and the balanced attack Lamar Jackson now brings against overwhelmed defenses in a record-setting season.
Day 17 Going chargrilled with truffle butter at The Local on The Avenue in White Marsh
Now with two great locations, it only made perfect sense to return to The Local on The Avenue at White Marsh to visit with my old soccer pal Lou Petrucci and explore the chargrilled oysters with truffle butter on a perfect 17th day of the Maryland Oyster Tour.
Getting some modern realities of sports wagering at Greenmount Station
We’ve been doing radio shows at Greenmount Station in Hampstead for almost 15 years with our pal Chris Richards. This time for the Maryland Crab Cake Tour, Tim Lohrfink from the sports wagering side of the OTB in Carroll County comes aboard to provide some sports wagering realities now that the mobile side has become easier and more mature in Maryland.
Luke Jones and Nestor praise defensive effort against Herbert and Chargers in big Ravens win in Los Angeles
Luke Jones and Nestor praise defensive effort against Herbert and Chargers in big Ravens win in Los Angeles
My fall journalism “Declaration of Independence” – Breaking ‘kayfabe’ on how we’re going to cover Orioles and Ravens after 40 years
What does it say that Nestor Aparicio has been professionally bullied, gaslit and banned by Orioles and Ravens ownership after four decades of covering Baltimore sports as a professional reporter, author and journalist? Plenty. About billionaires, money, fealty and the death of local sports journalism and the emergence of team websites as monopoly “news” sources. Read and learn…
Finding a way to win without Roquan
The collective effort of the Baltimore Ravens’ defense shined in Los Angeles in a big win over Justin Herbert and the Chargers but most impressive was the ability to play and win without the anchor of the unit in Roquan Smith. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the short week before Saquon Barkley and teh Eagles arrive.
