Longtime MLB pitcher Jamie Moyer returns to Baltimore to discuss positive thinking and success over pressure with Nestor
Longtime MLB pitcher Jamie Moyer returns to Baltimore to discuss positive thinking and success over pressure with Nestor
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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.
Longtime MLB reporter Robby Incmikoski takes Nestor on a Blast and BaySox history and stadium tour
When you spent 16 summers in every ballpark chronicling the Pirates and Twins as a local ballpark reporter, you see the innards of every stadium and clubhouse in baseball. Our longtime South Philly pal, who has traveled the regional sports network pathway en route to Pittsburgh, comes back to Baltimore to talk about his first gigs as an in-stadium hype man for the Bowie Baysox and Baltimore Blast. MLB reporter Robby Incmikoski tells Nestor about his newest project and book of photographs and stories about what makes big league baseball diamonds so special to the men who play the game.
Phillies fan and author Kevin Reavy talks Philadelphia sports passion and his book Ring The Bell with Nestor
Watching the Philadelphia Phillies in another pennant race this week while Baltimore Orioles fans are witnessing the remnants of another lost, last-place season never feels good in the Charm City. Phillies fan and author Kevin Reavy talks Philadelphia sports passion and the “why” behind his book, “Ring The Bell” with Nestor, who admits his Veterans Stadium skeletons and history with the Phillie Phantic.
A life in MLB ballparks brought to life
When you spent 16 summers in every ballpark chronicling the Pirates and Twins as a local ballpark reporter, you see the innards of every stadium and clubhouse in baseball. Our longtime South Philly pal, who has traveled the regional sports network pathway en route to Pittsburgh, comes back to Baltimore to talk about his first gigs as an in-stadium hype man for the Bowie Baysox and Baltimore Blast. MLB reporter Robby Incmikoski tells Nestor about his newest project and book of photographs and stories about what makes big league baseball diamonds so special to the men who play the game.
No. 27 on #TastyNes Tour and WNST Baltimore 27th Anniversary Countdown: Philly Pretzel Factory
We begin our month-long journey in the celebration of tastiness and our 27th Anniversary with a stop in Bel Air for the smell of fresh pretzels in the oven. You don’t have to like Philadelphia to savor the brotherly love in a Philly Pretzel Factory pretzel. Hard to believe there could possibly be 26 things even tastier but you can follow along with the hashtag #TastyNes to find out all of our personal favorites, brought to you by Curio Wellness and our Maryland Crab Cake Tour stops with the Maryland Lottery and GBMC. On the road all month sharing our favorite foods to eat…
Putting the Phans Phirst in Philly to Ring The Bell
Watching the Philadelphia Phillies in another pennant race this week while Baltimore Orioles fans are witnessing the remnants of another lost, last-place season never feels good in the Charm City. Phillies fan and author Kevin Reavy talks Philadelphia sports passion and the “why” behind his book, “Ring The Bell” with Nestor, who admits his Veterans Stadium skeletons and history with the Phillie Phantic.
Former sports executive Micah Buchdahl comes home to Baltimore from Philly to discuss pro teams and fan support
They met over 40 years ago in the professional sports space. Now a Philadelphia lawyer, Baltimorean Micah Buchdahl was once a Washington Capitals PR assistant who later ran a MISL soccer franchise and maintains his long friendship with Nestor via the Eagles, Phillies and 76ers family passion on his timeline. It’s always a pleasure to welcome Buchdahl home for a discussion about winning, losing and spending the money it takes to host parades and keep fans (and their wallets) engaged.
The connection – and distinct disconnect – of modern Philadelphia and Baltimore professional sports
They met over 40 years ago in the professional sports space. Now a Philadelphia lawyer, Baltimorean Micah Buchdahl was once a Washington Capitals PR assistant who later ran a MISL soccer franchise and maintains his long friendship with Nestor via the Eagles, Phillies and 76ers family passion on his timeline. It’s always a pleasure to welcome Buchdahl home for a discussion about winning, losing and spending the money it takes to host parades and keep fans (and their wallets) engaged.
After weekend sweep, pivotal road trip looms for Orioles to show turnaround could be for real
Having won 14 of 20, Baltimore now goes on the road to take on the top two teams in the AL East.
Chapter 6: Baseball punched me a ticket to see The World
Ever watch a baseball game from far away and think: “It’d be cool to see that ballpark?” That was what inspired Nestor to see the world and chase Baltimore sports anywhere a plane would take him. And that was long before 30 MLB ballparks in 30 days in 2015.
Chapter 5: The Orioles and Colts weren’t the only teams that mattered to a kid who loved Baltimore sports
Nestor admits to “cheating” on the local teams with the Oilers, Phillies and Padres as a kid. You didn’t have to love Baltimore teams to love sports. In many cases, you were forced to import your sport!
When you can’t quit the Baltimore Orioles
He disappeared from Baltimore four decades ago to become a decorated Philadelphia Daily News sportswriter following in the footsteps of his father who was a Sports Illustrated legend. Author Mark Kram Jr. admits his lifelong Orioles addiction to Nestor from the land of the first-place Phillies.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss first round of Orioles trades, Austin Hays and playing bad baseball
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss first round of Orioles trades, Austin Hays and playing bad baseball
How are Orioles doing in MLB trade market so far?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss first round of Orioles trades, Austin Hays and playing bad baseball
Author and sportswriter Mark Kram comes home to Baltimore to talk Orioles future and hopes with Nestor
He disappeared from Baltimore four decades ago to become a decorated Philadelphia Daily News sportswriter following in the footsteps of his father who was a Sports Illustrated legend, author Mark Kram Jr. admits his lifelong Orioles addiction to Nestor from the land of the first-place Phillies.
Eflin acquisition, Hays departure signal shifts in approach for contending Orioles
Veteran starter Zach Eflin is owed $18 million next year, the biggest contractual commitment Baltimore has made under Mike Elias.
Brandon Hyde reacts to Austin Hays trade and additions of Seranthony Dominguez and Cristian Pache
Brandon Hyde reacts to Austin Hays trade and additions of Seranthony Dominguez and Cristian Pache
Bill Cole and Nestor reconvene after Maryland Fleet and Pride Weekend in Baltimore with tales of revival
Last week, they did the podcast at Kooper’s Tavern in Fell’s Point and now Bill Cole and Nestor reconvene after Maryland Fleet and Pride Weekend in Baltimore with tales of a city that shined with happy Philly tourists and plenty of pride.
Was the Pride of Fleet Week and Phillies packing downtown a liftoff for the new Baltimore experience?
Last week, they did the podcast at Kooper’s Tavern in Fell’s Point and now Bill Cole and Nestor reconvene after Maryland Fleet and Pride Weekend in Baltimore with tales of a city that shined with happy Philly tourists and plenty of pride.
Orioles will need to muscle up in The Bronx
With the bottom of the rotation coming in New York in the most important games of the season, Luke Jones tells Nestor that the Orioles will look to keep the offensive power coming against the first-place Yankees this week after battering Zack Wheeler on Sunday at Camden Yards.
Luke Jones and Nestor muscle up on Orioles hitting as Yankees await Bird bats in The Bronx
With the bottom of the rotation coming in New York in the most important games of the season, Luke Jones tells Nestor that the Orioles will look to keep the offensive power coming against the first-place Yankees this week after battering Zack Wheeler on Sunday at Camden Yards.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a Phantastic weekend for Orioles baseball as Philly brings some Magic
Sure, there were a lot of Philadelphia Phillies fans downtown this weekend. And as Luke Jones and Nestor point out, that’s not a bad thing when they leave their money and go home with a series loss to the powerhouse Orioles.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series win over Philadelphia
Luke Jones recaps an incredible weekend at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
A Phantastic weekend for Orioles baseball as Philly brings some Magic to Camden Yards
Sure, there were a lot of Philadelphia Phillies fans downtown this weekend. And as Luke Jones and Nestor point, that’s not a bad thing when they leave their money and go home with a series loss to the powerhouse Orioles.
Billy Cole joins Nestor for Fleet Week and Baltimore Pride at Kooper’s Tavern in Fell’s Point
When it’s tough to park and the hotels are full and the Phillies and Orioles are sold out all weekend, life is good in the land of pleasant living. Bill Cole joins Nestor for Maryland Fleet Week and Baltimore Pride at Kooper’s Tavern in Fell’s Point where the vibrancy of our hometown is on display.
Orioles homer four times to back Burnes in 8-3 win over Phillies to take series
Baltimore battered Phillies star pitcher Zack Wheeler to cap a very exciting weekend at Camden Yards.
Colton Cowser reflects on home run and exciting atmosphere at Camden Yards all weekend in series win over Phillies
Colton Cowser reflects on home run and exciting atmosphere at Camden Yards all weekend in series win over Phillies
Brandon Hyde discusses powerful Orioles offense and another strong Burnes start in 8-3 win over Phillies
Brandon Hyde discusses powerful Orioles offense and another strong Burnes start in 8-3 win over Phillies
Getting in on the Fell’s Point fun of Maryland Fleet Week and Baltimore Pride
When it’s tough to park and the hotels are full and the Phillies and Orioles are sold out all weekend, life is good in the land of pleasant living. Bill Cole joins Nestor for Maryland Fleet Week and Baltimore Pride at Kooper’s Tavern in Fell’s Point where the vibrancy of our hometown is on display.
Austin Hays discusses Bradish injury and drama in Orioles’ extra-inning loss to Phillies
Austin Hays discusses Bradish injury and drama in Orioles’ extra-inning loss to Phillies
Brandon Hyde offers update on Kyle Bradish and reflects on Orioles’ 5-3 loss to Phillies
Brandon Hyde offers update on Kyle Bradish and reflects on Orioles’ 5-3 loss to Phillies
Brandon Hyde discusses excitement surrounding Orioles-Phillies series
Brandon Hyde discusses excitement surrounding Orioles-Phillies series
Tom Pierce of Classic 5 Golf joins Ricig and Nestor at Koco’s to compare Philly and Baltimore baseball notes
It’s a time once again for Philadelphia and Baltimore to return to battle with big stakes at Camden Yards this weekend for local fans. Tom Pierce of Classic 5 Golf joins our sports cartoonist pal Ricig and Nestor at Koco’s Pub in Lauraville on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to compare Philly and Baltimore baseball notes.
Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for Phillies invasion of Camden Yards and Orioles series
As the Philadelphia Phillies and their fans prepare to invade Baltimore for Maryland Fleet Weekend, Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for an all-too-rare June series of significance at Oriole Park Camden Yards.
Orioles fans used to only dream about exciting weekends like this
Could the weekend be a World Series preview as Philadelphia visits Oriole Park at Camden Yards?
Packed houses and memories renewed with two great teams playing baseball
As the Philadelphia Phillies and their fans prepare to invade Baltimore for Maryland Fleet Weekend, Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for an all-too-rare June series of significance at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Everything that happened for Orioles and Phillies fans since 1983
It’s a time once again for Philadelphia and Baltimore to return to battle with big stakes at Camden Yards this weekend for local fans. Tom Pierce of Classic 5 Golf joins our sports cartoonist pal Ricig and Nestor at Koco’s Pub in Lauraville on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to compare Philly and Baltimore baseball notes.
Luke Jones and Nestor marvel at effectiveness of Orioles starting pitching so far
With a full rotation of effective, quality starts against Tampa and Atlanta, the Orioles pitching feels better than it did when John Means and Tyler Wells went down for the season. Luke Jones and Nestor marvel at the effectiveness of the rotation and how they’ll need it with the Phillies and Yankees ahead.
Pitching in on an historic season for Orioles starting rotation
With a full rotation of effective, quality starts against Tampa and Atlanta, the Orioles pitching feels better than it did when John Means and Tyler Wells went down for the season. Luke Jones and Nestor marvel at the effectiveness of the rotation and how they’ll need it with the Phillies and Yankees ahead.
