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The pitching is becoming a problem for Orioles and Elias knows it
As the Orioles pick up the pieces from bad news on Grayson Rodriguez and the return of John Means, our Camden Yards insider Luke Jones examines the obvious pitching deficiencies and how Mike Elias might plan to keep the team headed in the right direction this summer. Especially the bullpen.
Nestor Aparicio tells Dennis Koulatsos he loves the heartbeat of Baltimore when Orioles are winning
Nestor Aparicio tells Dennis Koulatsos he loves the heartbeat of Baltimore when Orioles are winning
Luke Jones and Dennis Koulatsos compare Orioles and Ravens notes as both surge in interest
Luke Jones and Dennis Koulatsos compare Orioles and Ravens notes as both surge in interest
An appreciation for how far the Orioles have come
Luke Jones and Dennis Koulatsos compare Orioles and Ravens notes as both surge in interest and the summer takes on a different feel for sports in Baltimore.
How will the Orioles handle all of this prosperity?
Now that folks are coming back to Camden Yards and downtown is more active, Nestor Aparicio and Dennis Koulatsos share notes on the heartbeat of Baltimore and how it percolates better when the Orioles are winning, full of hope and (hopefully) bringing 30,000 people back to the city.
Luke Jones and Nestor sweep away Blue Jays and prepare for Yankees as Orioles surge continues
We’ve been waiting a long time for baseball of this caliber. Luke Jones and Nestor sweep away the Toronto Blue Jays north of the border and prepare for a spring fling in The Bronx as the Yankees are next up for the surging Baltimore Orioles.
How sweep it is!
We’ve been waiting a long time for baseball of this caliber. Luke Jones and Nestor sweep away the Toronto Blue Jays north of the border and prepare for a spring fling in The Bronx as the Yankees are next up for the surging Baltimore Orioles.
Luke Jones and Nestor exhale and await Baltimore Ravens OTAs and the Lamar playoff watch in May
Luke Jones and Nestor exhale and await Baltimore Ravens OTAs and the Lamar playoff watch in May
Chris Pika comes back from his XFL stint with lots of football knowledge for Nestor
Always great to have a visit from our longtime public relations czar Chris Pika (aka @BlogAndTackle) who joins Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at State Fare to discuss his recent XFL stint in Seattle and Dallas and what he’s still learning about media, startup football leagues and the people who play the games.
What can football fans learn from XFL season?
Always great to have a visit from our longtime public relations czar Chris Pika (aka @BlogAndTackle) who joins Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at State Fare to discuss his recent XFL stint in Seattle and Dallas and what he’s still learning about media, startup football leagues and the people who play the games.
Finding time for baseball again
Just six weeks into another MLB and it’s very apparent that the changes in Major League Baseball have made for a better game for fans and viewers. Nestor Aparicio and Dennis Koulatsos discuss how MLB improved its game and how the Orioles picked a great time to start playing winning baseball.
Finding time for baseball again
Just six weeks into another MLB and it’s very apparent that the changes in Major League Baseball have made for a better game for fans and viewers. Nestor Aparicio and Dennis Koulatsos discuss how MLB improved its game and how the Orioles picked a great time to start playing winning baseball.
Luke Jones and Nestor settle in for a real Ravens spring training camp schedule now that Lamar is under contract
Luke Jones and Nestor settle in for a real Ravens spring training camp schedule now that Lamar is under contract
Getting ready for spring football in Owings Mills
Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio settle in for a real Ravens spring training camp schedule now that Lamar is under contract and OBJ and Rock Ya-Sin have been added to the purple mix.
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the reality of the Baltimore Ravens as a Super Bowl contender
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the reality of the Baltimore Ravens as a Super Bowl contender
Are the Ravens a Super Bowl contender?
Now that Lamar Jackson is under contract and Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta has some salary cap relief, what else needs to be done to bring Baltimore another Super Bowl parade? Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the reality of the Baltimore Ravens’ big month of improvements toward making the playoffs and winning the AFC North.
Luke Jones and Nestor react to words of Lamar Jackson after signing largest contract in NFL history
Luke Jones and Nestor react to words of Lamar Jackson after signing largest contract in NFL history
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the magic of Orioles baseball coming home with a contender this week
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the magic of Orioles baseball coming home with a contender this week
The Little League extra inning second base rule in MLB leaving the base empty
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the magic of Orioles baseball coming home to Camden Yards with a contender this week and scrimmage how the new age rules are working out to improve Major League Baseball. Most are working out better than the pajamas teams are wearing for uniforms in the modern game.
Adding up the money and expectations for Lamar Jackson moving forward
In the aftermath of the Lamar Jackson press conference announcing the biggest contract in NFL history, Luke Jones and Nestor react to words of the quarterback and whether passing for 6,000 yards is realistic in Todd Monken’s offense. And there was the part where he asked to be traded out of Baltimore.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the temporary peace that comes after Lamar Jackson gets paid
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the temporary peace that comes after Lamar Jackson gets paid
The calm after the contract signing
As the Orioles continue to surge, it’s a calm time in Owings Mills after all of the offseason mayhem and fan confusion. Now that Lamar Jackson is safely under contract for the next five years, Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the temporary peace that comes before No. 8 has to go on the field and be Superman next season.
Luke Jones and Nestor recap Ravens draft weekend and look ahead life after The Lamarathon
Luke Jones and Nestor recap Ravens draft weekend and look ahead life after The Lamarathon
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the torrid pace of the surging and greatly improved Baltimore Orioles
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the torrid pace of the surging and greatly improved Baltimore Orioles
With Lamar signed, what comes next for Ravens?
Luke Jones and Nestor recap the Ravens’ unusually small draft class and discuss what’s next for general manager Eric DeCosta in building a roster for September.
How long can the Orioles keep this winning pace?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the torrid pace of the surging and greatly improved Baltimore Orioles. How is Jorge Mateo doing this? D.L. Hall and Kyle Stowers are coming. Adley Rutschman and Austin Hays are hitting the ball. The starting pitching has been solid. And the back end of the bullpen has been lights out.
Mickey Cucchiella joins Nestor in his Harford County homeland at Pappas to discuss Lamar, comedy and Baltimore radio
Mickey Cucchiella joins Nestor in his Harford County homeland at Pappas to discuss Lamar, comedy and Baltimore radio
With NFL Draft looming, where will Ravens go now that OBJ is signed?
Luke Jones joined Dennis Koulatsos for a spring chat about the Orioles bats and the draft picks and decisions of Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta this offseason.
Ed Miller of Classic 5 Golf tells Nestor about his weekend with Rahm and the azaleas at Masters in Augusta
Ed Miller of Classic 5 Golf tells Nestor about his weekend with Rahm and the azaleas at Masters in Augusta
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss if OBJ opens door for a peaceful Lamar return to Ravens?
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss if OBJ opens door for a peaceful Lamar return to Ravens?
Luke Jones and Nestor react to the inspiration or desperation of signing Odell Beckham Jr. for big money
Luke Jones and Nestor react to the inspiration or desperation of signing Odell Beckham Jr. for big money
Does the OBJ signing open the door for a Lamar kumbaya?
From what we saw on social media after the Odell Beckham Jr. acquisition, it sure looks like the Lamar-to-OBJ combination seems like a sure thing. But is it? Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the business of professional recruitment. (And the tax deadline coming this week!)
The pursuit of OBJ: inspiration or desperation?
General manager Eric DeCosta and the Baltimore Ravens just gave $15 million to a wide receiver who didn’t play in the NFL last season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how and why this major acquistion of Odell Beckham Jr. – at least for one season – will impact the franchise’s ability to get Lamar Jackson back into the fold.
After the sun sets on another Masters, it’s time to hit the links locally
Our PGA golf pro Ed Miller of Classic 5 Golf tells Nestor about his weekend with Rahm and the azaleas at Masters in Augusta and invites everyone who loved the tournament out for a swing and a lesson at Mount Pleasant.
Bonnie Bernstein joins Nestor to discuss inspiration behind hew new sports leadership podcast She Got Game
Longtime journalist and former Terps gymnast Bonnie Bernstein joins Nestor to discuss the inspiration behind hew new sports leadership podcast and the powerful women who have used their sports experiences to build teams of influence in the business world after their playing days.
Luke Jones and Nestor continue to wait for Ravens purple smoke to clear as NFL Draft approaches
Luke Jones and Nestor continue to wait for Ravens purple smoke to clear as NFL Draft approaches
Wading through all of the purple lies and smokescreens
Luke Jones and Nestor continue to wait for Ravens purple smoke to clear as NFL Draft approaches and the standoff with Lamar Jackson continues with no end in sight.
The early days of a season with hope for Orioles
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the early days of Orioles baseball and start of season with hope and high expectations at Camden Yards as the Birds come home for the spring.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the early days of Orioles baseball and start of season with hope
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the early days of Orioles baseball and start of season with hope
