Brandon Hyde meets with media after Orioles’ 15-3 loss to Yankees
Brandon Hyde meets with media after Orioles’ 15-3 loss to Yankees
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Kyle Gibson surrenders career-high five homers in nightmare 2025 debut
Kyle Gibson surrenders career-high five homers in nightmare 2025 debut
Bill Cole joins Nestor at Kooper’s North for spring chat on Zoo lights, solar power, pitching and tariffs
After Bill Cole joined Nestor at Kooper’s North on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for a spring chat on zoo lights, solar power, bad pitching and the real cost of tariffs in industries like his at Cole Roofing and Gordian Energy, it inspired our intrepid host to take the Aparicio family over to Druid Hill Park for the Spring Illuminations. We highly recommend getting back to The Maryland Zoo with your family at sunset soon!
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Sugano missing sweet spot in huge win over Yankees
He’s not a Number One starter but Tomoyuki Sugano has emerged as a solid rotation piece for the Orioles, who finally got a win on Monday night against the New York Yankees. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Japanese veteran missing the bats of the Bronx Bombers and pitching out of trouble early to give the Birds a chance to win. Ryan O’Hearn did the rest.
Pete Raimondi gives Nestor a primer of policy review for your insurance education and protection
Our local insurance expert and guiding light for premium information Pete Raimondi joins Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Kooper’s North for a primer on policy review and being more educated about your insurance so you know the protection you need and who to call when things go wrong in real life.
Sugano again delivers what’s needed for Orioles in win over Yankees
He’s not a Number One starter but Tomoyuki Sugano has emerged as a solid rotation piece for the Orioles, who finally got a win on Monday night against the New York Yankees. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Japanese veteran missing the bats of the Bronx Bombers and pitching out of trouble early to give the Birds a chance to win. Ryan O’Hearn did the rest.
Ryan O’Hearn discusses big three-run homer in Monday’s win and how Orioles can overcome poor start
Ryan O’Hearn discusses big three-run homer in Monday’s win and how Orioles can overcome poor start
Tomoyuki Sugano strikes out season-high eight over five shutout innings to help Orioles beat Yankees
Tomoyuki Sugano strikes out season-high eight over five shutout innings to help Orioles beat Yankees
Brandon Hyde breaks down Orioles’ 4-3 win over Yankees to open three-game set
Brandon Hyde breaks down Orioles’ 4-3 win over Yankees to open three-game set
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles implosion and accountability from all concerned as Yankees arrive in Baltimore
With another listless weekend of baseball in Detroit and a bad sweep at the hands of the Tigers in the books, the first-place in the AL East New York Yankees arrive at Camden Yards with a battered, reeling version of the last-place Baltimore Orioles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles implosion and demand accountability for all concerned as the season has quickly turned into a free fall.
Cedric Mullins discusses Orioles’ bad start ahead of series opener with Yankees
Cedric Mullins discusses Orioles’ bad start ahead of series opener with Yankees
Brandon Hyde on Orioles’ poor start: “This is a really talented team that I believe in”
Brandon Hyde on Orioles’ poor start: “This is a really talented team that I believe in”
Baseball historian Rob Neyer preaches patience on Rutschman and pivots to pitching pitfalls for Orioles
Our longtime SABR pal and baseball historian Rob Neyer has made visits from Oregon to talk baseball most of the century and is now the Commissioner of the West Coast League, which once hosted a young Adley Rutschman. It’s getting late early for the stumbling Orioles but here’s some wisdom on young players and pitching pitfalls for anyone who loves the Orioles.
Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness tells Nestor about bringing Far & Dotter to life in Pikesville
It once was a Panera on Reisterstown Road but if you’ve seen the changes, you should stop in and see the newest Far & Dotter storefront. Curio Wellness Chief Brand Officer Wendy Bronfein educates Nestor about bringing the family business home to the Pikesville community with a new partnership with former NBA player Al Harrington and his Viola line.
So the Ravens are cutting Justin Tucker, right?
There is plenty of football to discuss in the aftermath of a weekend of 11 additions to the Baltimore Ravens’ roster but the big kick in the room belongs to Eric DeCosta and the front office now that Tyler Loop appears to be the new kicker in Owings Mills. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the biggest offseason story in the city for the football franchise and what happens next…
Finding the Vision to help fundraising and awareness for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society this spring
Visionary of The Year hopeful Nick Schultz is joined by Mike DiGiacomo of the Better Business Bureau at Kooper’s North in Mays Chapel on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to give Nestor the business and fun of fundraising for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s biggest soiree of the year and the events leading up to the big night in June.
How did the Orioles completely implode this quickly? And who is to blame?
With another listless weekend of baseball in Detroit and a bad sweep at the hands of the Tigers in the books, the first-place in the AL East New York Yankees arrive at Camden Yards with a battered, reeling version of the last-place Baltimore Orioles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles implosion and demand accountability for all concerned as the season has quickly turned into a free fall.
Luke Jones and Nestor recap very active Baltimore Ravens draft and update Tucker and kicker job
There is plenty of football to discuss in the aftermath of a weekend of 11 additions to the Baltimore Ravens’ roster but the big kick in the room belongs to Eric DeCosta and the front office now that Tyler Loop appears to be the new kicker in Owings Mills. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the biggest offseason story in the city for the football franchise and what happens next…
Orioles place Tyler O’Neill on 10-day injured list with neck issue
The 29-year-old O’Neill had two hits in his last 29 at-bats going back to April 9
Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery gets Nestor ready to pick a door on Lets Make a Deal
Anything that allows us to talk about the legit old game shows makes life better. Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery gets Nestor ready to pick a door in the new “Let’s Make a Deal” and “Press Your Luck” scratch-off games.
Leonard Raskin goes to Washington with The Great Eight for one more Stanley Cup run
It’s playoff time and the Washington Capitals are the President’s Trophy winner and Alex Ovechkin shows no signs of Father Time slowing him down this spring. Leonard Raskin went to Washington with The Great Eight for one more Stanley Cup run and got overtime magic.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens first round selection of Georgia safety Malaki Starks to bolster defense
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens first round selection of Georgia safety Malaki Starks to bolster defense
Luke Jones and Nestor talk about Orioles losing too many April baseball games
The Orioles finally won a 2-1 game in Washington to avoid a sweep on Thursday night but Luke Jones and Nestor continue to talk about the fundamental roster problems of a scuffling Birds’ squad that has stacked too many losses early to feel good about the pitching and defense.
Doug Workman gives Nestor some Baltimore water basics and ways to make sure it’s Liberty Pure fresh and safe
They measure water in parts-per-trillion these days and our pal Doug Workman of Liberty Pure continues to educate Nestor on some Baltimore water basics about well water, reservoir, contaminates and ways to make sure it’s Liberty Pure – fresh and safe. Have you seen this truck?
The unraveling of the Orioles pitching and disappearing bats
The Orioles finally won a 2-1 game in Washington to avoid a sweep on Thursday night but Luke Jones and Nestor continue to talk about the fundamental roster problems of a scuffling Birds’ squad that has stacked too many losses early to feel good about the pitching and defense.
Ready to pick a door and make a deal?
Anything that allows us to talk about the legit old game shows makes life better. Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery gets Nestor ready to pick a door in the new “Let’s Make a Deal” and “Press Your Luck” scratch-off games.
The Russian Machine is still breaking NHL goalies
It’s playoff time and the Washington Capitals are the President’s Trophy winner and Alex Ovechkin shows no signs of Father Time slowing him down this spring. Leonard Raskin went to Washington with The Great Eight for one more Stanley Cup run and got overtime magic.
Allen McCallum and Nestor convene to discuss Orioles many troubling April issues
It’s getting late kinda early this spring as the Baltimore Orioles have provided an April thud. Our venerable Birdland (former) insider Allen McCallum joins Nestor for their 30th anniversary season of talking baseball, ownership, payroll and some wisdom on the importance of pitching.
Rocker John Allen and NFL agent Chad Wiestling discuss how rock and roll changed their lives
Rock and roll hair, Brian Jack, football, Hammerjacks and the Cinderella story of Hershey heavy metal history: In a never-ending effort to bring Baltimore strangers together and make ’em friends, Nestor finally gets his lifer pal and rocker John Allen together with longtime NFL agent Chad Wiestling to discuss how the intersection of rock and roll and sports changed their lives at The Beaumont on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
Delivering safe, pure water all around the beltway
They measure water in parts-per-trillion these days and our pal Doug Workman of Liberty Pure continues to educate Nestor on some Baltimore water basics about well water, reservoir, contaminates and ways to make sure it’s Liberty Pure – fresh and safe. Have you seen this truck?
McCallum: All of the April issues that ail Birdland
It’s getting late kinda early this spring as the Baltimore Orioles have provided an April thud. Our venerable Birdland (former) insider Allen McCallum joins Nestor once again for their 30th anniversary season of talking baseball, new ownership, payroll and some wisdom on the importance of pitching.
Dave Preston of WTOP gives Nestor a Washington sports primer with Natitude and Caps Presidential playoff hopes
Our old WTOP Sports pal Dave Preston discusses the current state of Washington and Baltimore sports. The Orioles struggling with the worst starting pitching in the majors and frigid bats. The Nats have a rough schedule and a disappointing bullpen. And the Capitals are contending, with Alex Ovechkin creating thrills and chasing another goblet.
Dr. Ericka Covington educates Nestor about graduate level Coppin State University ways to elevate a modern career path
Dr. Ericka Covington discusses the significance of Coppin State University’s 125th anniversary and its role in Baltimore’s education and community, highlighting the small, intimate graduate program with 15 degree programs, 16 certificates, and a doctoral program, catering to adult learners and career changers. She educates Nestor on ways to elevate a modern career path locally.
With 140 games to go, Orioles have plenty of time to turn page — or continue languishing
Those 140 games are either an opportunity to make this poor start an aberration or a glimpse into an abyss.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss job of Brandon Hyde and one hit in Washington for Orioles
The pitching is battered and bad. The bats have been silent and morale appears near rock bottom. The Baltimore Orioles are in a bad spot and Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the job of Brandon Hyde – the motivator and manager – as the slump worsens and the left-handed pitchers on the other side stack up on the hill. Twenty four runs allowed on Sunday. One lousy hit for the offense on Tuesday. Something’s gotta give…
Baltimore vs. Washington (again)
Our old WTOP Sports pal Dave Preston discusses the current state of Washington and Baltimore sports. The Orioles struggling with the worst starting pitching in the majors and frigid bats. The Nats have a rough schedule and a disappointing bullpen. And the Capitals are contending, with Alex Ovechkin creating thrills and chasing another goblet.
Koulatsos returns for NFL Draft preview as Ravens go “on the clock” for future
With the swirl of drama around Justin Tucker and a potential move on Mark Andrews, our old pal Dennis Koulatsos returns for some NFL Draft chatter and insights about picks, kicks and players who could click as Eric DeCosta scans the board looking for the next generation of players to help Lamar Jackson win stalk a Super Bowl for the Baltimore Ravens.
John Allen rocks through local rock history and Child’s Play reunion plans for M3 at Merriweather
It’s always music magic anytime John Allen rocks through local rock history with us. The Stone Horses leader and one-time Child’s Play drummer gives Nestor this year’s reunion plans for M3 at Merriweather Post Pavilion as part of the biggest hard rock lineup and kickoff of a rocking summer.
Is Brandon Hyde the right leader for Orioles?
The pitching is battered and bad. The bats have been silent and morale appears near rock bottom. The Baltimore Orioles are in a bad spot and Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the job of Brandon Hyde – the motivator and manager – as the slump worsens and the left-handed pitchers on the other side stack up on the hill. Twenty four runs allowed on Sunday. One lousy hit for the offense on Tuesday. Something’s gotta give…
NFL agent Chad Wiestling joins Nestor to discuss how the draft and offseason really work
It’s always time well spent on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour talking rock music, Orioles baseball and his business as a lifelong NFL player agent with Chad Wiestling, who lives here in Baltimore but will be in Green Bay with his client and superstar running back Josh Jacobs all weekend. Lots of football knowledge in this one…
