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Importing Alonso means we’re talking baseball in March

It’s always a wind-ranging flow when we invite Baltimore Magazine senior editor Ron Cassie by on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour but baseball was bound to be the main course this time at Gertrude’s in the aftermath of a New York Mets’ slugger signing to become a Baltimore Orioles hope this offseason. From MLB labor to The BMA art, spring into a long conversation about Pete Alonso, Frank Robinson, race and the future of the sport.

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The power of Amy Sherald and American Sublime at The BMA

It’s been an unprecedented and powerful exhibit at The Baltimore Museum of Art, as the Amy Sherald “American Sublime” experience has brought in art lovers from all over the world. Ann Mannix Brown shares her immense knowledge and Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine shows his art chops as Nestor welcomes some culture and the wisdom of a recovering and evolving art student at Gertrude’s at The BMA on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss the legend, lore and allure of longtime Baltimore resident Amy Sherald.

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Dear Eric DeCosta: I’ve called you and the Ravens sleazy for years, now the rest of NFL is catching up

Do you believe that Eric DeCosta is truly “gutted” by the loss of Maxx Crosby? I don’t. And neither do the other 31 NFL general managers, which will become a problem for the Baltimore Ravens moving forward. Owings Mills is drowning in dishonesty, if not incompetence.

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The frigid reality of a half century of cold war between MLB players and owners

The lords of the realm will be back in full force as Major League Baseball is once again staring at a less-than-desirable labor war brewing between the players and owners. Eric Fisher of Front Office Sports gets Nestor primed for the MLB season on the field and how the contentious labor situation will inevitably affect this season and everything that follows.

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Understanding the DNC and its next challenge to American democracy

Local attorney Robbie Leonard discusses the reality of American politics for Democrats seeking checks and balances with Nestor at Costas Inn in Dundalk on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. Wanna run for office? He did a couple of times and updates us on what it means to be a member of the Democratic National Committee.

Marvin Lewis joins Nestor to discuss the Maxx Crosby he coached in Las Vegas and what Ravens fans can expect

The Baltimore Ravens sorely lacked a pass rush last season but the addition of Maxx Crosby should solve that deficiency. No one is more bullish on the star edge rusher acquired from the Las Vegas Raiders than his former defensive coach Marvin Lewis, who joins Nestor to discuss what Ravens fans can expect before the crack of dawn in Owings Mills. “You can set your watch by Maxx.”

Luke Jones and Nestor welcome Trey Hendrickson to the Baltimore Ravens discuss wild free agency week

We can’t say it hasn’t been interesting, compelling or without drama. Just before the start of free agency, the Baltimore Ravens agreed to terms with Cincinnati Bengals defensive lineman Trey Hendrickson after nixing a massive deal with the Las Vegas Raiders to bring Maxx Crosby to Owings Mills. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all of the fallout and the decisions and risk tolerance of Eric DeCosta.

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the debacle of Maxx Crosby deal for Baltimore Ravens and DeCosta

By Wednesday morning before the NFL free agency deadline, Eric DeCosta opted to sign Trey Hendrickson but it was four days with the thoughts of having Maxx Crosby that energized the Baltimore Ravens’ fan base right up until an Owings Mills medical nixed the deal. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the debacle of Maxx Crosby deal for trust amongst players and agents and teams with the Ravens and DeCosta.

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Ravens sub in Trey Hendrickson for $112 million after passing on Maxx Crosby

We can’t say it hasn’t been interesting, compelling or without drama. Just before the start of free agency, the Baltimore Ravens agreed to terms with Cincinnati Bengals defensive lineman Trey Hendrickson after nixing a massive deal with the Las Vegas Raiders to bring Maxx Crosby to Owings Mills. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all of the fallout and the decisions and risk tolerance of Eric DeCosta.

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The debacle of Maxx Crosby deal for DeCosta and Ravens

By Wednesday morning before the NFL free agency deadline, Eric DeCosta opted to sign Trey Hendrickson but it was four days with the thoughts of having Maxx Crosby that energized the Baltimore Ravens’ fan base right up until an Owings Mills medical nixed the deal. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the debacle of Maxx Crosby deal for trust amongst players and agents and teams with the Ravens and DeCosta.

Luke Jones and Nestor recap early free agency transactions, comings and goings of Baltimore Ravens

It’s been a whirlwind two months since Tyler Loop’s kick sailed wide right in Pittsburgh and the Baltimore Ravens have made massive changes, including in the ideology of winning right now vs. making first round draft picks. Luke Jones and Nestor recap the wild early free agency transactions and comings and goings of the roster of Jesse Minter and the myriad of holes for Eric DeCosta to fill this spring.

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For the love of telling the story of Baltimore

It’s always a great day when we take the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to Gertrude’s and spend time with (cousin) and proprietor and Chesapeake chef John Shields with a first-time visit from Nick Rodricks, whose famous columnist father has put together a magical tale of our city upstairs at The Baltimore Museum of Art in “Baltimore 1966: No Mean City.” Smalltimore abounds as the pair goes fishing with friends, food, family and what we all have in common in Baltimore.

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The costs, benefits and stark realities of energy, AI and solar

Sometimes we delve into sports and fiction like Maxx Crosby coming to Baltimore but this time on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour, Bill Cole joins Nestor at Massoni’s to discuss the future of energy, artificial intelligence the and reality of an autonomous future that’s arriving as fast as a driver-less vehicle.

Nick Rodricks and John Shields double team Nestor with friends, fishing, food, family and 1966

It’s always a great day when we take the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to Gertrude’s and spend time with (cousin) and proprietor and Chesapeake chef John Shields with a first-time visit from Nick Rodricks, whose famous columnist father has put together a magical tale of our city upstairs at The Baltimore Museum of Art in “Baltimore 1966: No Mean City.” Smalltimore abounds as the pair goes fishing with friends, food, family and what we all have in common in Baltimore.

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Ravens suddenly have a massive hole in middle of offensive line

No one is shocked that center Tyler Linderbaum isn’t returning to the Baltimore Ravens given the amount of money the Las Vegas Raiders invested in the Iowa stalwart. But, as Luke Jones and Nestor react to the tampering period and early free agent signings, it’s clear the defense improved with Maxx Crosby but it’s now on Eric DeCosta to put together a credible offensive line for Lamar Jackson.

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Marvin Lewis: Maxx Crosby (would’ve) enhanced Ravens culture and defense “ten fold” with possibilities

The Baltimore Ravens sorely lacked a pass rush last season but the addition of Maxx Crosby should solve that deficiency. No one is more bullish on the star edge rusher acquired from the Las Vegas Raiders than his former defensive coach Marvin Lewis, who joins Nestor to discuss what Ravens fans can expect before the crack of dawn in Owings Mills. “You can set your watch by Maxx.”

Dr. Terry Mulligan gives Nestor the cure for American health care in discussing Suck It Up Buttercup

Dr. Terry Mulligan, an emergency physician and adjunct professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, joins Nestor to discuss the documentary “Suck It Up Buttercup” about physician burnout and corporate greed in the U.S. healthcare system. Screening at The Senator Theatre on March 19, Mulligan discusses the film that criticizes the current system, which prioritizes profit over patient care, and advocates for a more cooperative, equitable system.

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