Ravens “comfortable” drafting Marshall’s Mike Green despite sexual assault allegations
General manager Eric DeCosta and head coach John Harbaugh discussed the decision to draft Mike Green in the second round Friday night.
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Eric DeCosta on drafting Mike Green despite sexual assault allegations: “Doing our due diligence, we are comfortable with Mike”
Eric DeCosta on drafting Mike Green despite sexual assault allegations: “Doing our due diligence, we are comfortable with Mike”
Leonard Raskin goes to Washington with The Great Eight for one more Stanley Cup run
It’s playoff time and the Washington Capitals are the President’s Trophy winner and Alex Ovechkin shows no signs of Father Time slowing him down this spring. Leonard Raskin went to Washington with The Great Eight for one more Stanley Cup run and got overtime magic.
New Ravens safety Malaki Starks and defensive coordinator Zach Orr meet with media in Owings Mills
New Ravens safety Malaki Starks and defensive coordinator Zach Orr meet with media in Owings Mills
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens first round selection of Georgia safety Malaki Starks to bolster defense
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens first round selection of Georgia safety Malaki Starks to bolster defense
Luke Jones and Nestor talk about Orioles losing too many April baseball games
The Orioles finally won a 2-1 game in Washington to avoid a sweep on Thursday night but Luke Jones and Nestor continue to talk about the fundamental roster problems of a scuffling Birds’ squad that has stacked too many losses early to feel good about the pitching and defense.
Doug Workman gives Nestor some Baltimore water basics and ways to make sure it’s Liberty Pure fresh and safe
They measure water in parts-per-trillion these days and our pal Doug Workman of Liberty Pure continues to educate Nestor on some Baltimore water basics about well water, reservoir, contaminates and ways to make sure it’s Liberty Pure – fresh and safe. Have you seen this truck?
In drafting Starks, Ravens aim to put last year’s secondary woes behind them for good
Even a cursory glance at pre-draft coverage made Baltimore’s interest in Georgia safety Malaki Starks obvious.
The unraveling of the Orioles pitching and disappearing bats
The Orioles finally won a 2-1 game in Washington to avoid a sweep on Thursday night but Luke Jones and Nestor continue to talk about the fundamental roster problems of a scuffling Birds’ squad that has stacked too many losses early to feel good about the pitching and defense.
Ready to pick a door and make a deal?
Anything that allows us to talk about the legit old game shows makes life better. Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery gets Nestor ready to pick a door in the new “Let’s Make a Deal” and “Press Your Luck” scratch-off games.
The Russian Machine is still breaking NHL goalies
It’s playoff time and the Washington Capitals are the President’s Trophy winner and Alex Ovechkin shows no signs of Father Time slowing him down this spring. Leonard Raskin went to Washington with The Great Eight for one more Stanley Cup run and got overtime magic.
Ravens select Georgia safety Malaki Starks in first round to bolster secondary
Eric DeCosta said the versatile three-year starter had “one of the most impressive interviews we’ve ever had” at the NFL scouting combine.
Eric DeCosta and John Harbaugh discuss first-round selection of Georgia safety Malaki Starks
Eric DeCosta and John Harbaugh discuss first-round selection of Georgia safety Malaki Starks
Allen McCallum and Nestor convene to discuss Orioles many troubling April issues
It’s getting late kinda early this spring as the Baltimore Orioles have provided an April thud. Our venerable Birdland (former) insider Allen McCallum joins Nestor for their 30th anniversary season of talking baseball, ownership, payroll and some wisdom on the importance of pitching.
Rocker John Allen and NFL agent Chad Wiestling discuss how rock and roll changed their lives
Rock and roll hair, Brian Jack, football, Hammerjacks and the Cinderella story of Hershey heavy metal history: In a never-ending effort to bring Baltimore strangers together and make ’em friends, Nestor finally gets his lifer pal and rocker John Allen together with longtime NFL agent Chad Wiestling to discuss how the intersection of rock and roll and sports changed their lives at The Beaumont on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
Delivering safe, pure water all around the beltway
They measure water in parts-per-trillion these days and our pal Doug Workman of Liberty Pure continues to educate Nestor on some Baltimore water basics about well water, reservoir, contaminates and ways to make sure it’s Liberty Pure – fresh and safe. Have you seen this truck?
McCallum: All of the April issues that ail Birdland
It’s getting late kinda early this spring as the Baltimore Orioles have provided an April thud. Our venerable Birdland (former) insider Allen McCallum joins Nestor once again for their 30th anniversary season of talking baseball, new ownership, payroll and some wisdom on the importance of pitching.
Dave Preston of WTOP gives Nestor a Washington sports primer with Natitude and Caps Presidential playoff hopes
Our old WTOP Sports pal Dave Preston discusses the current state of Washington and Baltimore sports. The Orioles struggling with the worst starting pitching in the majors and frigid bats. The Nats have a rough schedule and a disappointing bullpen. And the Capitals are contending, with Alex Ovechkin creating thrills and chasing another goblet.
Dr. Ericka Covington educates Nestor about graduate level Coppin State University ways to elevate a modern career path
Dr. Ericka Covington discusses the significance of Coppin State University’s 125th anniversary and its role in Baltimore’s education and community, highlighting the small, intimate graduate program with 15 degree programs, 16 certificates, and a doctoral program, catering to adult learners and career changers. She educates Nestor on ways to elevate a modern career path locally.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss job of Brandon Hyde and one hit in Washington for Orioles
The pitching is battered and bad. The bats have been silent and morale appears near rock bottom. The Baltimore Orioles are in a bad spot and Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the job of Brandon Hyde – the motivator and manager – as the slump worsens and the left-handed pitchers on the other side stack up on the hill. Twenty four runs allowed on Sunday. One lousy hit for the offense on Tuesday. Something’s gotta give…
Baltimore vs. Washington (again)
Our old WTOP Sports pal Dave Preston discusses the current state of Washington and Baltimore sports. The Orioles struggling with the worst starting pitching in the majors and frigid bats. The Nats have a rough schedule and a disappointing bullpen. And the Capitals are contending, with Alex Ovechkin creating thrills and chasing another goblet.
Koulatsos returns for NFL Draft preview as Ravens go “on the clock” for future
With the swirl of drama around Justin Tucker and a potential move on Mark Andrews, our old pal Dennis Koulatsos returns for some NFL Draft chatter and insights about picks, kicks and players who could click as Eric DeCosta scans the board looking for the next generation of players to help Lamar Jackson win stalk a Super Bowl for the Baltimore Ravens.
John Allen rocks through local rock history and Child’s Play reunion plans for M3 at Merriweather
It’s always music magic anytime John Allen rocks through local rock history with us. The Stone Horses leader and one-time Child’s Play drummer gives Nestor this year’s reunion plans for M3 at Merriweather Post Pavilion as part of the biggest hard rock lineup and kickoff of a rocking summer.
Is Brandon Hyde the right leader for Orioles?
The pitching is battered and bad. The bats have been silent and morale appears near rock bottom. The Baltimore Orioles are in a bad spot and Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the job of Brandon Hyde – the motivator and manager – as the slump worsens and the left-handed pitchers on the other side stack up on the hill. Twenty four runs allowed on Sunday. One lousy hit for the offense on Tuesday. Something’s gotta give…
NFL agent Chad Wiestling joins Nestor to discuss how the draft and offseason really work
It’s always time well spent on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour talking rock music, Orioles baseball and his business as a lifelong NFL player agent with Chad Wiestling, who lives here in Baltimore but will be in Green Bay with his client and superstar running back Josh Jacobs all weekend. Lots of football knowledge in this one…
Safety remains position of intrigue for Ravens entering this week’s draft
Restricted free agent Ar’Darius Washington signed his tender on Monday, but he remains unsigned beyond 2025.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the disaster of Orioles starting pitching and Morton
After a 24-2 beat down in his latest start, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder what happens next for Charlie Morton and the Baltimore Orioles’ beleaguered starting rotation with the season teetering in the wrong direction (already). Bad times in Birdland and no answers for the injured and American League’s worst rotation. Up next: the Washington Nationals.
Former Councilman Tom Quirk brings Nestor the math of tarriffs, Federal cuts and damage being done to government
Bringing the Maryland Crab Cake Tour back to The Beaumont in Catonsville in the recent aftermath of the damage to the stock market and your 401K retirement accounts, it was imperative we get former Baltimore County Councilman and notorious financial centrist Tom Quirk back to do the math on tariffs, federal cuts and the damage being done to local government and business by the lunacy of it all.
Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery brings winners home with local jackpots and Home Run Riches
Three big winners around Baltimore this week and the Orioles homers keep adding up. Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery brings the winners home with local jackpots and the new Back To The Future scratch-off game.
Graduating even more graduates into the workforce at Coppin State
Dr. Ericka Covington discusses the significance of Coppin State University’s 125th anniversary and its role in Baltimore’s education and community, highlighting the small, intimate graduate program with 15 degree programs, 16 certificates, and a doctoral program, catering to adult learners and career changers. She educates Nestor on ways to elevate a modern career path locally.
Preaching patience on Rutschman
Our longtime SABR pal and baseball historian Rob Neyer has made visits from Oregon to talk baseball most of the century and is now the Commissioner of the West Coast League, which once hosted a young Adley Rutschman. It’s getting late early for the stumbling Orioles but here’s some wisdom on young players and pitching pitfalls for anyone who loves the Orioles.
The life of a real NFL agent during Draft Week
It’s always time well spent on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour talking rock music, Orioles baseball and his business as a lifelong NFL player agent with Chad Wiestling, who lives here in Baltimore but will be in Green Bay with his client and superstar running back Josh Jacobs all weekend. Lots of football knowledge in this one…
Assessing the Charlie Morton disaster
After a 24-2 beat down in his latest start, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder what happens next for Charlie Morton and the Baltimore Orioles’ beleaguered starting rotation with the season teetering in the wrong direction (already). Bad times in Birdland and no answers for the injured and American League’s worst rotation. Up next: the Washington Nationals.
The real financial damage of tariffs on Main Street America
Bringing the Maryland Crab Cake Tour back to The Beaumont in Catonsville in the recent aftermath of the damage to the stock market and your 401K retirement accounts, it was imperative we get former Baltimore County Councilman and notorious financial centrist Tom Quirk back to do the math on tariffs, federal cuts and the damage being done to local government and business by the lunacy of it all.
Bringing the Home Run Riches home
Three big winners around Baltimore this week and the Orioles homers keep adding up. Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery brings the winners home with local jackpots and the new Back To The Future scratch-off game.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles prosperity after Sugano solid start and bats awakening
In the aftermath of the best Orioles’ start of the year on the hill, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss any hope of consistent Orioles’ prosperity in the starting rotation after a much-welcomed strong seven-inning effort from Tomoyuki Sugano on Thursday night.
Can Sugano pitch in with a quality start every fifth day?
In the aftermath of the best Orioles’ start of the year on the hill, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss any hope of consistent Orioles’ prosperity in the starting rotation after a much-welcomed strong seven-inning effort from Tomoyuki Sugano on Thursday night.
Former Terps coach Bino Ranson and Nestor tell tale of meeting on a Golden Ring basketball court in 1989
If you love the Maryland Terps, you know the recruiting work of longtime Assistant Coach Orlando “Bino” Ranson. Nestor has often told the 1989 story of drafting him Number One overall in a frigid Golden Ring Middle School gym when Bino was 11 years old on a Golden Ring Junior house league team. They finally sat down at Costas Inn to talk about it 36 years later…
A birthday tribute to Mister Costas with Nick Triantafilos and Chuck Jacobs and Nestor on MD Crab Cake Tour
A birthday tribute to Mister Costas with Nick Triantafilos and Chuck Jacobs and Nestor on MD Crab Cake Tour
Orioles can win with best version of Dean Kremer and bullpen
On a night with a great start from Dean Kremer and a clean sheet from the Orioles’ bullpen, Luke Jones and Nestor the discuss a sign of pitching prosperity and an awakening from the bat of Jackson Holliday in grand slam win over the Cleveland Guardians. Beware: fashion statements within…
