Holliday officially promoted, to wear No. 7 with Orioles
The 20-year-old will be the first individual to don No. 7 for the Orioles since the late Cal Ripken Sr. in 1992.
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles future with crowded outfield and thin pitching
With the recall of Jackson Holliday from Norfolk, it appears to be the first of many young players the Orioles will be needing to make room for in Baltimore or a decision about in the coming weeks as Heston Kjerstad, Kyle Stowers and others continue to destroy Triple A pitching at Norfolk to start the season.
Holliday! Celebrate!
It’s not a shock that Jackson Holliday is coming to the big leagues as a 20-year old. This was inevitable. But why here and now? Luke Jones and Nestor celebrate the Holliday of Mike Elias’ decision to promote the top prospect in Major League Baseball and opine on what it means for the Orioles roster.
Tapping into The Bird Tapes and real Orioles history with John Eisenberg
Local author and longtime sports columnist John Eisenberg tells Nestor about unearthing the lost Orioles conversations and tapes of the heroes Birdland from his turn-of-the-century book on Memorial Stadium and the legendary tales of Brooks Robinson, Earl Weaver, Jim Palmer and everyone associated with Orioles Magic.
Ed Miller of Pine Ridge talks Masters and Classic Five Golf spring ways to swing a club and get back on course
On the eve of another Masters, our Augusta insider and head PGA Pro at Pine Ridge Ed Miller, heads back to Butler Cabin and briefs Nestor on the big weekend of golf that will get you back on course to hitting the ball on a Classic Five local course here in Baltimore.
Wrestling with the history of Wrestlemania and Rhodes family lore
Luke Jones and Nestor wrestle with Rhodes family history and Wrestlemania weekend in Philly
The outfield backup jam from Norfolk to Camden Yards
With the recall of Jackson Holliday from Norfolk, it appears to be the first of many young players the Orioles will be needing to make room for in Baltimore or a decision about in the coming weeks as Heston Kjerstad, Kyle Stowers and others continue to destroy Triple A pitching at Norfolk to start the season.
Orioles promoting baseball’s top prospect Jackson Holliday to majors
The 20-year-old is now set to make his major league debut at Fenway Park in Boston.
Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to talk Orioles profit of Angelos and money of Rubenstein to lift Baltimore
After Nestor broke out a cocktail napkin and did the math on the $173 million price tag of the Baltimore Orioles in 1993 (that came with $45 million in cash) and the recent sale price of $1.7 billion to David Rubenstein (that comes with $600 million in free money from Maryland taxpayers), he wanted to confirm his Dundalk math with our financial advisor Leonard Raskin as to just how much money the Angelos family actually made while attempting to destroy the franchise for the fan base.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Cano, Kimbrel, the bullpen and frosty bats of early Orioles campaign
Less than two weeks into the season, it’s been a mixed bag for the Baltimore Orioles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the disappointing Pittsburgh series and ways a better bullpen could support some frosty bats of the early Orioles campaign.
What happens when Kimbrel can’t go in 9th?
Less than two weeks into the season, it’s been a mixed bag for the Baltimore Orioles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the disappointing Pittsburgh series and ways a better bullpen could support some frosty bats of the early Orioles campaign.
The road ahead – and behind – for Rubenstein to rebuild a bigger better Orioles brand
Longtime MLB executive and Georgetown sports business professor Marty Conway discusses the road ahead for the Orioles new ownership in winning back Baltimore business in the same manner that his late mentor Larry Lucchino preached at the dawn of Camden Yards and zenith of Orioles Magic.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series loss in Pittsburgh
A 2-for-26 start for Austin Hays has been magnified on the heels of his tough second half last year.
In the end, Angelos family made $1 million every week they owned the Orioles – plus the actual profit
After Nestor broke out a cocktail napkin and did the math on the $173 million price tag of the Baltimore Orioles in 1993 (that came with $45 million in cash) and the recent sale price of $1.7 billion to David Rubenstein (that comes with $600 million in free money from Maryland taxpayers), he wanted to confirm his Dundalk math with our financial advisor Leonard Raskin as to just how much money the Angelos family actually made while attempting to destroy the franchise for the fan base.
When you grew up in the 1970s and want that old black and orange Magic back
Our old hockey pal and longtime Capitals insider Ed Frankovic catches up with Nestor after far too long to take a walk down Maryland memory lane with Baltimore sports and watching the Orioles try to regroup after 30 years of Angelos misery.
Greg Abel joins Nestor to discuss communications, sports, fans and the future of Orioles baseball in Baltimore
It’s been 18 years since local communication and public relations guru Greg Abel created the “We’re Not Gonna Take It” video after Nestor Aparicio led “Free The Birds” to communicate some uncomfortable truths to Peter Angelos. That was September 2006. Now, with David Rubenstein taking over the helm of the Orioles franchise, what do we expect to be better for the fans – other than everything?
Blanchard: Running a new kind of campaign in South Baltimore’s 11th District
Candidate Zac Blanchard tells Nestor why he’s running for City Council 11th District in South Baltimore and ways to improve the neighborhood he calls home.
We survived the Angelos Era of Orioles baseball so what’s next?
Allen McCallum and Nestor Aparicio were seated next to each other in visiting press boxes for the iconic Roberto Alomar ALDS home run in Cleveland and the Jeffrey Maier debacle in New York almost 30 years ago. They covered the team every day at the dawn of WNST until they were no longer allowed access. Now almost three decades later, they discuss the future of the Baltimore Orioles with new ownership of David Rubenstein and general manager Mike Elias fielding the best crop of players of our lifetime at Camden Yards.
The real value of a “fresh start” Baltimore Orioles ownership for MLB
Longtime author and baseball historian Barry Bloom of Sportico provides some historic perspective what the new Orioles ownership could mean for Baltimore and Major League Baseball as David Rubenstein and Cal Ripken step forward to unleash of the potential of a franchise that is blooming on the field and about to blossom with fresh energy.
John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks billions and millions for Maryland dreamers
We’re watching the Orioles and Home Run Riches pulling for a grand slam every night but the big one continues to get bigger. John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks billions and millions for Maryland dreamers and some big local winners as well.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss foul weather, unlikely stars and Orioles Magic youth in Norfolk
Adding up the math of the first week of the “next chapter” of Orioles baseball, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss foul weather, unlikely stars and the Orioles Magic youth in Norfolk hitting the cover off the ball and banging on the walls of The Warehouse at Camden Yards. Mike Elias has good problems to begin the 2024 campaign.
How will the “next chapter” of Orioles ownership communicate with traumatized Baltimore fan base?
It’s been 18 years since local communication and public relations guru Greg Abel created the “We’re Not Gonna Take It” video after Nestor Aparicio led “Free The Birds” to communicate some uncomfortable truths to Peter Angelos. That was September 2006. Now, with David Rubenstein taking over the helm of the Orioles franchise, what do we expect to be better for the fans – other than everything?
Foul weather, walkoff wins, unlikely stars and the Norfolk hitting machine
Adding up the math of the first week of the “next chapter” of Orioles baseball, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss foul weather, unlikely stars and the Orioles Magic youth in Norfolk hitting the cover off the ball and banging on the walls of The Warehouse at Camden Yards. Mike Elias has good problems to begin the 2024 campaign.
Luke Jones and Nestor talk Jordan Westburg, walkoffs and future of Orioles roster
Luke Jones and Nestor talk Jordan Westburg, walkoffs and future of Orioles roster
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss loss of Clowney and Ravens draft hopes and salary cap realities
We knew the departures were coming in the aftermath of the Baltimore Ravens’ record-setting season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the loss of Jadeveon Clowney and how Eric DeCosta will seek to replace his large role in the success of the 2023 Ravens defense. Draft hopes and salary cap realties will rule April in Owings Mills.
How will Ravens replace production of Clowney?
We knew the departures were coming in the aftermath of the Baltimore Ravens’ record-setting season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the loss of Jadeveon Clowney and how Eric DeCosta will seek to replace his large role in the success of the 2023 Ravens defense. Draft hopes and salary cap realties will rule April in Owings Mills.
Making the case for Jordan Westburg to stick and star for Orioles
After his walkoff homer earlier in the week, Luke Jones and Nestor discussed the ever-crowded roster and talent tank of the Baltimore Orioles and where Jordan Westburg will eventually play and stay for a franchise with a wealth of young players itching for big league at bats.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following 4-3 comeback win over Kansas City
The few fans who endured a five-hour rain delay were sent home happy on Wednesday night.
After five-hour rain delay, McCann’s walk-off single lifts Orioles to comeback win over Royals
Baltimore had only one hit through seven innings before the bats came alive against the Kansas City bullpen.
Brandon Hyde reflects on late Orioles comeback for 4-3 win over Kansas City
Brandon Hyde reflects on late Orioles comeback for 4-3 win over Kansas City
Corbin Burnes discusses grinding through 5 2/3 innings against pesky Royals lineup
Corbin Burnes discusses grinding through 5 2/3 innings against pesky Royals lineup
James McCann reflects on walk-off hit in 4-3 comeback win over Kansas City
James McCann reflects on walk-off hit in 4-3 comeback win over Kansas City
Brandon Hyde talks Perez return timetable, leadoff spot, other topics as Orioles wrap homestand
Brandon Hyde talks Perez return timetable, leadoff spot, other topics as Orioles wrap homestand
Barry Bloom of Sportico provides historic perspective on Orioles new ownership and expectations for change
Longtime author and baseball historian Barry Bloom of Sportico provides some historic perspective what the new Orioles ownership could mean for Baltimore and Major League Baseball as David Rubenstein and Cal Ripken step forward to unleash of the potential of a franchise that is blooming on the field and about to blossom with fresh energy.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following 4-1 loss to Kansas City
Colton Cowser was one of the lone bright spots in Tuesday’s defeat to the Royals.
Irvin struggles, Orioles bats vanish in 4-1 defeat to Royals
Baltimore managed just three hits and had no answers for Royals starter Alec Marsh on a damp Tuesday night.
Ryan O’Hearn discusses Orioles struggles against Royals starter Alec Marsh
Ryan O’Hearn discusses Orioles struggles against Royals starter Alec Marsh
Cole Irvin reflects on tough outing in 4-1 loss to Royals
Cole Irvin reflects on tough outing in 4-1 loss to Royals
Brandon Hyde breaks down 4-1 loss to Royals on Tuesday night
Brandon Hyde breaks down 4-1 loss to Royals on Tuesday night
Royals broadcaster Jeff Montgomery helps Nestor unpack new Orioles ownership and modern MLB money
Royals broadcaster Jeff Montgomery helps Nestor unpack new Orioles ownership and modern MLB money
