Why having Orioles fans downtown matters for Baltimore
Nestor Aparicio expresses the joy he feels in seeing people coming back downtown for baseball with Dennis Koulatsos. After all, that’s what Free The Birds was all about 17 summers ago.
Ravens
Fixing baseball and the team just in time for the Orioles to sign a lease
As our expert on the MASN wars for more than a decade, Eric Fisher of Front Office Sports joins Nestor for a deep dive discussion on MLB media problems, the Orioles torrid start and how we watch the games now and in the future.
The new rules of engagement if you’re picking up baseball again
Now that the Baltimore Orioles are “cool” again, Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the (new) rules and engagement of baseball as pennant fever comes to the Charm City for the first time in a long time.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following third open OTA
Luke Jones offers the latest purple musings aheads of next week’s mandatory minicamp.
Flowers sidelined for Tuesday’s OTA, Edwards to be “fully ready” for Ravens training camp
Zay Flowers is dealing with “kind of a tweak,” but the first-round rookie is expected to participate in next week’s minicamp.
Ravens’ Hamilton feeling more and more comfortable moving to starting safety spot
After manning the nickel spot as a rookie, the 2022 first-round pick is transitioning into a full-time role.
Harbaugh takes Dobbins’ tweets about uncertain Ravens future in stride
“We want him back, but who knows the future?”
Longtime MLB writer Barry Bloom discusses Oakland disaster, rule changes and Orioles great start
Longtime baseball writer Barry Bloom discusses the pending disaster with the Oakland Athletics’ hasty departure to Las Vegas, the MLB rule changes unintended consequences and the Orioles great start amidst the financial realities of the AL East.
With future uncertain, Ravens linebacker Queen “just focused on right now”
Former first-round pick Patrick Queen is scheduled to become a free agent after the 2023 campaign.
Luke Jones and Nestor debate City Connect Baltimore Orioles jerseys and prep for Ravens OTAs
Luke Jones and Nestor debate City Connect Baltimore Orioles jerseys and prep for Ravens OTAs in Owings Mills
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following second open OTA
Luke Jones was back on the scene in Owings Mills for Thursday’s voluntary workout.
Luke Jones and Nestor examine Orioles pitching deficiencies and Grayson and Means
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 general manager Mike Elias might react this summer.
After stress and uncertainty, Andrews relieved to have Lamar Jackson staying with Ravens “for good”
Mark Andrews said he personally “never had a doubt” about Jackson’s future, but he was happy to see the deal become official.
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss Orioles hitting headwinds as June heats up a real Baltimore pennant race
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss Orioles hitting headwinds as June heats up a real Baltimore pennant race
How will Orioles manage headwinds as summer pennant race heats up in AL East?
Cedric Mullins is hurt. Starting pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez has been an early fail for the starting rotation. John Means return has been delayed. And the Orioles bats have been colder and arms have been taxed. Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the normal headwinds of a long MLB season in a real pennant race.
John Martin of The Maryland Lottery discusses Home Run Riches and Orioles Magic
John Martin of The Maryland Lottery discusses Home Run Riches and Orioles Magic
An Orioles lifer wins the Home Run Riches cash on a Mountcastle bomb
John Martin of The Maryland Lottery discusses his joy in watching the Home Run Riches contest play in conjunction with some legitimate Orioles Magic in May at Camden Yards as part of the 50th Anniversary celebration.
The big empty in Oakland and what Vegas baseball means
Longtime baseball writer Barry Bloom discusses the pending disaster with the Oakland Athletics’ hasty departure to Las Vegas, the MLB rule changes unintended consequences and the Orioles great start amidst the financial realities of the AL East.
City Connect or Nike and Angelos “fail”?
Luke Jones and Nestor debate City Connect Baltimore Orioles jerseys and prep for Ravens OTAs in Owings Mills
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.
Sports media executive David Katz comes home to Baltimore to find a different Orioles team and Ravens stability
Sports media executive David Katz comes home to Baltimore to find a different Orioles team and Ravens stability
Lou Petrucci takes Nestor on a Crab Cake Tour at award-winning The Local in Fallston
Lou Petrucci takes Nestor on a tour of the award-winning The Local in Fallston and gets a crab cake at the hands of the Restaurant Association of Maryland “Chef Of The Year” in Harford County.
Author Will Leitch tells Nestor about his new book The Time Has Come and talk sports like a grown up
Prolific author and recovering sportswriter Will Leitch tells Nestor about his new book “The Time Has Come” and talks sports like a grown up even though he knows the truth behind the fiction.
Mike Rosenfeld joins Nestor to discuss the power of local networking and Orioles baseball
Mike Rosenfeld joins Nestor to discuss the power of local networking and Orioles baseball. And the old-fashioned stuff like when strangers met at a game and became friends.
Legendary Fancy Clancy Haskett tells Nestor about every beer he’s poured since 1974 at Orioles games
Legendary Fancy Clancy Haskett tells Nestor about every beer he’s poured since 1974 at Orioles games
Josh Gerber tells Nestor about a summer of unlimited opportunity for high school students at Planet Fitness
Now through August 31st, teens between the ages of 14-19 can work out for free all summer long and PF is giving away $200,000 to high schools and students! Let Josh Gerber of Planet Fitness tell you about a summer of unlimited opportunity for young folks to work out and make it the best summer ever.
Travel pro Jay Ellenby catches up with Nestor 30 years after running his first Orioles roadtrip to Fort Lauderdale
Business travel pro Jay Ellenby catches up with Nestor 30 years after running his first Orioles roadtrip to Fort Lauderdale and tells all he remembers about the Nasty Naked Run passing Safe Harbors Travel on South Street downtown in 1996
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
Dennis Koulatsos gets a Preakness refresher course from Nestor and why it’s fun to go to Pimlico
After having a fun experience at Preakness 148, Nestor Aparicio gives Dennis Koulatsos a Pimlico refresher course and why it’s a fun day to participate in a Maryland tradition of sports and culture.
Staying in line and learning about barre with former Ravens Pro Bowl cheerleader Angel Windsor at The Local in Fallston
Staying in line and learning about barre with former Ravens Pro Bowl cheerleader Angel Windsor at The Local in Fallston
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
Pouring his heart into the Orioles – and every beer!
Legendary Fancy Clancy Haskett tells Nestor about every beer he’s poured since 1974 at Orioles games
Coming home to find the new look of the Orioles
Sports media executive David Katz comes home to Baltimore to find a different Orioles team and Ravens stability
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.
When a city starts talking and thinking baseball again
Mike Rosenfeld joins Nestor to discuss the power of local networking and Orioles baseball. And the old-fashioned stuff like when strangers met at a game and became friends.
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.
Feeling The Local love in Fallston
Lou Petrucci takes Nestor on a tour of the award-winning The Local in Fallston and gets a crab cake at the hands of the Restaurant Association of Maryland “Chef Of The Year” in Harford County.
From the sports truths of Deadspin to the pulp and fiction of Athens
Prolific author and recovering sportswriter Will Leitch tells Nestor about his new book “The Time Has Come” and talks sports like a grown up even though he knows the truth behind the fiction.
Getting students in the gym this summer at Planet Fitness
Now through August 31st, teens between the ages of 14-19 can work out for free all summer long and PF is giving away $200,000 to high schools and students! Let Josh Gerber of Planet Fitness tell you about a summer of unlimited opportunity for young folks to work out and make it the best summer ever.
Some reasons to consider the Preakness next year
After having a fun experience at Preakness 148, Nestor Aparicio gives Dennis Koulatsos a Pimlico refresher course and why it’s a fun day to participate in a Maryland tradition of sports and culture.
