With no breaks in upcoming schedule, Orioles place flu-ridden Trevor Rogers on 15-day IL
Rogers has posted a 9.53 ERA over his last three starts, which all resulted in losses for Baltimore.
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Craig Albernaz discusses Orioles placing Trevor Rogers on 15-day IL ahead of Thursday’s doubleheader
Craig Albernaz discusses Orioles placing Trevor Rogers on 15-day IL ahead of Thursday’s doubleheader
Our chiropractor Steve Elliott returns to talk spines and aligns and every day comfort for everyone
We have had all sorts of conversations over three decades with our team (and family) chiropractor Steve Elliott, who returns to a happier, healthier Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Koco’s Pub as the adjustments continue to aging, sitting, standing, traveling, walking and running away from old age. Now is the perfect time to get comfortable…
Dear Michael Arougheti: Rhymes with spaghetti but that’s all we know about your Truist intentions with our baseball franchise
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…
Essex attorney Todd Schuler talks Preakness ponies and insurance companies ponying up in court
It’s that time of the year again when the few of us who care about horse racing actually discuss it. Essex attorney and former delegate Todd Schuler returns to Koco’s Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss Preakness ponies not at Pimlico, Triple Crown dreams sold off to the Churchill gypsies and insurance companies ponying up in court when they’re not doing what the TV ads say they will.
Of the importance of Shane Baz and Pete Alonso (and memories of Glenn Davis and Chris Davis)
With the slow starts of the biggest financial investments of the shaky offseason of Mike Elias and the new Rubenstein ownership, Luke Jones and Nestor reset the expectations for a playoff hopeful franchise is sustaining equal parts patience and “win-now” pressure. Shane Baz flashed on Tuesday night and all aspects of Pete Alonso have our historians discussing two Davis guys whose infamy stalks the newest Birds first baseman.
Katie Ferrante of American Diabetes Association invites Nestor to walk at Harbor Point on May 9th
We always love getting the word out about great events supporting important causes in Baltimore. Katie Ferrante of the American Diabetes Association joined Nestor at Koco’s Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss the disease and invites everyone to walk at Harbor Point on May 9th to support those who fight with passion.
Allen McCallum and Nestor discuss the Orioles spring one month into disappointing start to season
For those of us who thought the Baltimore Orioles could win 92 games this season based on emerging talent and the offseason “open for business” spend by new ownership and VP of Baseball Operations Mike Elias, we are suddenly doing a lot of revisionist history about the pitching, hitting and defense. Allen McCallum joins Nestor to discuss the realities of the first month of a disappointing start to a season that held a lot of hope in Sarasota for rookie skipper Craig Albernaz and what felt like more talent over the winter.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Shane Baz and significance of his Orioles success
With the slow starts of the biggest financial investments of the shaky offseason of Mike Elias and the new Rubenstein ownership, Luke Jones and Nestor reset the expectations for a playoff hopeful franchise is sustaining equal parts patience and “win-now” pressure. Shane Baz flashed on Tuesday night and all aspects of Pete Alonso have our historians discussing two Davis guys whose infamy stalks the newest Birds first baseman.
Can Orioles really improve enough to be a playoff contender?
For those of us who thought the Baltimore Orioles could win 92 games this season based on emerging talent and the offseason “open for business” spend by new ownership and VP of Baseball Operations Mike Elias, we are suddenly doing a lot of revisionist history about the pitching, hitting and defense. Allen McCallum joins Nestor to discuss the realities of the first month of a disappointing start to a season that held a lot of hope in Sarasota for rookie skipper Craig Albernaz and what felt like more talent over the winter.
Sticking with the Orioles and Ravens through a sticky spring
Our friends at Farnen and Dermer don’t just fix your HVAC and plumbing needs, they’re Birdwatching just like you and me. Zach Dermer joins Nestor once again for a spring cleaning on local sports with the Orioles and Ravens and some easy ways to make your life more comfortable with basic maintenance of your systems with The Comfort Guys.
Rutschman, Alonzo help Baz earn first win of season as Orioles take down Houston 5-3
Pete Alonso hit his fourth homer of 2026 and Adley Rutschman drove in two runs as Shane Baz tossed 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball.
Adley Rutschman provides pair of RBI singles in Tuesday’s 5-3 win over Houston
Adley Rutschman provides pair of RBI singles in Tuesday’s 5-3 win over Houston
Shane Baz earns first win as Oriole after pitching 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball in 5-3 victory over Houston
Shane Baz earns first win as Oriole after pitching 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball in 5-3 victory over Houston
Craig Albernaz reacts to Orioles’ 5-3 win to open Houston series
Craig Albernaz reacts to Orioles’ 5-3 win to open Houston series
Houston sports voice Matt Thomas previews Astros with Nestor from land of Rockets and Texans
When the Astros come to Baltimore we always reach to longtime Houston sports voice Matt Thomas of Sportstalk790 to update us on the once-mighty (and trashcan banging) franchise to get us current. And in the land of the Rockets playoff misery and aftermath of the Texans draft to rebuild C.J. Stroud’s offense, the current last-place and unfamiliar misery has settled into the Astros reality this spring for Houston sports fans.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles bottoming out against woeful Red Sox at home over weekend
We haven’t seen much that we’ve liked over the first month of the season but the Boston Red Sox weekend theft of a pair of games at Camden Yards has alarmed Luke Jones, who joins Nestor to discuss the Birds bottoming out against a distressed division rival and staring down the New York Yankees this weekend in The Bronx.
Pete Alonso on Orioles’ underwhelming start: “We haven’t fully hit our stride yet”
Pete Alonso on Orioles’ underwhelming start: “We haven’t fully hit our stride yet”
Marcella Knight of Koco’s Pub joins Nestor for a food review of what makes local and neighborhood an elevated experience
We get the privilege of going all over town with our Maryland Crab Cake Tour but nothing takes it back to the old neighborhood like an afternoon at Koco’s Pub in Lauraville and doing the show between the kitchen and the bar with Marcella Knight, who has been celebrating 40 years of local business by making even more of her mother’s elevated and amazing crab cakes.
Houston sportswriter John McClain returns to discuss Astros, NFL Draft and Ravens hopes with Nestor
Legendary Houston sportswriter John McClain returns to discuss the Astros last-place dirge and puts focus on his NFL specialty of assessing the draft with Nestor as the Texans continue the never-ending NFL hope left over from Dante Pastorini and the Luv Ya Blue Oilers. The General always delivers some straight Texas wisdom with us.
The Astros and Orioles both feel wayward as season gets real
Legendary Houston sportswriter John McClain returns to discuss the Astros last-place dirge and puts focus on his NFL specialty of assessing the draft with Nestor as the Texans continue the never-ending NFL hope left over from Dante Pastorini and the Luv Ya Blue Oilers. The General always delivers some straight Texas wisdom with us.
The heartbeat of Houston and what happened to the Astros?
When the Astros come to Baltimore we always reach to longtime Houston sports voice Matt Thomas of Sportstalk790 to update us on the once-mighty (and trashcan banging) franchise to get us current. And in the land of the Rockets playoff misery and aftermath of the Texans draft to rebuild C.J. Stroud’s offense, the current last-place and unfamiliar misery has settled into the Astros reality this spring for Houston sports fans.
Discussing the vision behind the Visionaries supporting LLS and cancer patients on June 6th at The Pendry
The race is on for The Leukemia and Lymphoma “Visionary Of The Year” and Kati Grasmick and Andy Kobus joined Nestor at Koco’s Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss the annual event being held at the Pendry on June 6th to support fundraising and awareness for cancer patients locally.
Hitting the orange light on Orioles scuffling season
We haven’t seen much that we’ve liked over the first month of the season but the Boston Red Sox weekend theft of a pair of games at Camden Yards has alarmed Luke Jones, who joins Nestor to discuss the Birds bottoming out against a distressed division rival and staring down the New York Yankees this weekend in The Bronx.
Positive thinking and pitching mental prep with legendary Jamie Moyer
In our never-ending exploration into the past and present of many Baltimore professional sports alums over five decades of covering local teams and players, it’s always the best and most fun when old friends pay a visit and tell us what they’ve learned along the way. Longtime MLB pitcher Jamie Moyer returns to the Charm City roots where his mid-1990s success and career turned and joins Nestor to discuss positive thinking and pitching success over pressure as taught by legendary Harvey Dorfman.
The long Miles from Luskin’s to law to family and serving others
It’s been too long since we shared a crab cake chat with Baltimore lawyer Steve Miles, whose television advertising and advocacy for regular humans four decades ago is well remembered around town. Here at Faidley’s, Nestor and the former assistant state’s attorney “talk about it” in discussing the state of the world and issues, solutions and the law in America amidst Trump’s obvious criminality and protection by Congress.
Luke Jones and Nestor recap and review a very full cupboard of Ravens 2026 draft picks
The Baltimore Ravens turned the NFL Draft up to eleven over the weekend. With 11 new faces and an emphasis on targets and protection for Lamar Jackson, Luke Jones and Nestor recap and review a very full cupboard of purple draft picks in the 2026 class.
Here’s our recap and review of a very full cupboard of Ravens 2026 draft picks
The Baltimore Ravens turned the NFL Draft up to eleven over the weekend. With 11 new faces and an emphasis on targets and protection for Lamar Jackson, Luke Jones and Nestor recap and review a very full cupboard of purple draft picks in the 2026 class.
Former outfielder Casper Wells discusses the difficulties in hitting big league pitching
Former Towson Tigers baseball player, who played in the big leagues with five different MLB teams, now represents Heller Kowitz Insurance here in Baltimore and joined Nestor for a lengthy and spirited chat about the game they love at Koco’s Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. He’s also running for LLS Visionary of The Year and we hope you support all of the folks supporting cancer victims on June 6th at the Pendry.
Aligning the facts about my spine – and yours, too!
We have had all sorts of conversations over three decades with our team (and family) chiropractor Steve Elliott, who returns to a happier, healthier Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Koco’s Pub as the adjustments continue to aging, sitting, standing, traveling, walking and running away from old age. Now is the perfect time to get comfortable…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens first round selection of Penn State guard Vega Ioane
The skills jump out the first time you watch Vega Ioane open holes on an offensive line. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens first-round selection of the large Penn State guard with the 14th pick and what might come next for Eric DeCosta in a weekend where the stakes are high to improve the roster on both sides of the ball for rookie head coach Jesse Minter.
Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery talks more Orioles grand slams for Home Run Riches as Birds fly
The Baltimore Orioles are battling almost every night to win games and The Maryland Lottery Home Run Riches winners are cashing big checks with every big fly. Seth Elkin joins Nestor for some baseball chatter and another Birds’ grand slam this week in addition to lots of fun winner stories and unclaimed big tickets this spring.
It’s the people who elevate the neighborhood vibe at Koco’s Pub in Lauraville
We get the privilege of going all over town with our Maryland Crab Cake Tour but nothing takes it back to the old neighborhood like an afternoon at Koco’s Pub in Lauraville and doing the show between the kitchen and the bar with Marcella Knight, who has been celebrating 40 years of local business by making even more of her mother’s elevated and amazing crab cakes.
The Ravens fill an obvious offensive line hole with Ioane
The skills jump out the first time you watch Vega Ioane open holes on an offensive line. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens first-round selection of the large Penn State guard with the 14th pick and what might come next for Eric DeCosta in a weekend where the stakes are high to improve the roster on both sides of the ball for rookie head coach Jesse Minter.
Drew Vanlandingham of Brigance Brigade brings Nestor a Juice update and big Canton walk on May 3rd
We always have time and the heart to continue to deliver the message of former Baltimore Ravens and Stallions linebacker O.J. Brigance, whose battle against ALS has inspired everyone he’s ever touched. Nestor was touched by the visit from the Executive Director of the Brigance Brigade, Drew Vanlandingham, who brings Nestor a Juice update and educates us on the big Canton walk and run on May 3rd.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles taking two of three in Kansas City and headed home for BoSox
It’s been far from perfect but it’s been good enough for the Orioles to remain very much in the hunt in the American League East as the scuffling Boston Red Sox come to Camden Yards this weekend. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Birds taking two of three in Kansas City and tip-toeing through all sorts of injuries, cold bats and a bullpen that’s provided much-needed relief to help them hover near .500 while awaiting better health and Camden Yards cooking.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series win in Kansas City
Coby Mayo’s long home run capped a six-run explosion in the sixth inning of Wednesday’s win over the Royals.
More Orioles grand slams mean more Home Run Riches cash
The Baltimore Orioles are battling almost every night to win games and The Maryland Lottery Home Run Riches winners are cashing big checks with every big fly. Seth Elkin joins Nestor for some baseball chatter and another Birds’ grand slam this week in addition to lots of fun winner stories and unclaimed big tickets this spring.
Pete Triantafilos welcomes Nestor back to Costas Inn where horse racing season is ready to welcome you in Timonium
We still love the OG Dundalk location of Costas Inn but coming up on the first anniversary of the “new” Timonium location we sidled up to the bar inside the racetrack grandstand and adjacent to the OTB to discuss the upcoming horse racing Triple Crown season and all of the things that Pete Triantafilos has learned in expanding his father and family’s vision for the hospitality that has made the name “Costas” legendary in Baltimore seafood circles.
Vicki Franz of I95 Business gives Nestor her story of publishing and local business connection for leaders
We’ve always mingled with the same executive leaders who make Baltimore and our region grow and go, so it was a pleasure to hear more about the I95 Business story from founder Vicki Franz, who shares her story of publishing and local business connection for C-level professionals and business owners throughout the area.
