Orioles add upside to rotation in acquiring right-hander Shane Baz from Tampa Bay
A month after trading Grayson Rodriguez, Mike Elias acquired someone fitting a similar upside mold.
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The year of the sports injury in Baltimore…
First, the Baltimore Orioles had a gruesome April and pitching injuries that led onto the field and now the Ravens are 1-5 and trying to get Lamar Jackson (and lots of others) back onto the field to rescue the season. Recovering Tampa via Baltimore sportswriter Joel Poiley brings his Orioles and Ravens passion and wisdom home for a deep dive chat with Nestor about life as a local sports fan during this tough year.
Beavers, Mayo lead Orioles to 6-5 comeback win over Tampa Bay to close out home schedule
Dylan Beavers hit a walk-off home run after Coby Mayo had tied the game with a two-run shot in the last of the eighth inning.
Coby Mayo continues strong September with game-tying homer in Thursday’s Orioles comeback win
Coby Mayo continues strong September with game-tying homer in Thursday’s Orioles comeback win
Dylan Beavers hits walk-off home run to finish 2025 Orioles’ home schedule on high note
Dylan Beavers hits walk-off home run to finish 2025 Orioles’ home schedule on high note
Tony Mansolino reacts to walk-off win to close out Orioles’ home schedule
Tony Mansolino reacts to walk-off win to close out Orioles’ home schedule
Do you trust your baseball team and its owner?
He helped lift the Baltimore Orioles during the 1980s and left almost 30 years ago for Tampa trying to build a legacy for the Devils Ray in St. Petersburg. Rick Vaughn now heads the Respect 90 Foundation for longtime MLB manager Joe Maddon and returned “home” to discuss sports franchises building community trust for sustainability.
Kremer’s seven scoreless innings lead Orioles to 5-1 victory, series win over Tampa Bay
Dean Kremer matched his season high in innings while five different Baltimore hitters drove in a run in Sunday’s win.
Dean Kremer discusses his latest strong outing in Orioles’ 5-1 win over Tampa Bay
Dean Kremer discusses his latest strong outing in Orioles’ 5-1 win over Tampa Bay
Tony Mansolino talks Kremer’s gem, balanced offensive effort in Orioles’ 5-1 win over Tampa Bay
Tony Mansolino talks Kremer’s gem, balanced offensive effort in Orioles’ 5-1 win over Tampa Bay
Longtime Tampa baseball writer Pete Williams tells Nestor why he believes Rays will stay
Longtime Tampa-based baseball writer and historian Pete Williams tells Nestor why he believes the Rays will stay in the region even though they’ve had a devil of a time drawing fans and finding a permanent home on the Gulf Coast of Florida.
Former Orioles and Rays PR czar Rick Vaughn returns to talk future of Tampa baseball and building community trust
Former Orioles and Rays PR czar Rick Vaughn returns to talk future of Tampa baseball and building community trust Nestor
Watching new ownership in Baltimore and wondering what becomes of the Rays in Tampa
Longtime Tampa-based baseball writer and historian Pete Williams tells Nestor why he believes the Rays will stay in the region even though they’ve had a devil of a time drawing fans and finding a permanent home on the Gulf Coast of Florida.
Down 6-0 early, Orioles explode for their highest run total in 25 years in 22-8 win over Rays
Gary Sanchez and Coby Mayo each homered and drove in four as Baltimore eclipsed 20 runs for the first time since Sept. 28, 2000.
Coby Mayo delivers early two-run double to spark comeback, hits first career homer in Orioles’ 22-8 win over Tampa Bay
Coby Mayo delivers early two-run double to spark comeback, hits first career homer in Orioles’ 22-8 win over Tampa Bay
Colton Cowser discusses Orioles’ huge night at plate following 22-8 win over Tampa Bay
Colton Cowser discusses Orioles’ huge night at plate following 22-8 win over Tampa Bay
Tony Mansolino reacts to Orioles exploding for 22 runs in Friday’s comeback win over Tampa Bay
Tony Mansolino reacts to Orioles exploding for 22 runs in Friday’s comeback win over Tampa Bay
Nestor loses his mind on Luke Jones about the seemingly infinite awfulness of the Baltimore Orioles franchise in 2025
Sure, some of you will simply say that Nestor Aparicio (finally) lost his mind on the radio on Thursday morning after the Baltimore Orioles lost an 8-0 lead in Tampa in losing 12-8 in a minor league ballpark in Tampa. There’s been a lot of trauma over the years but even Jim Palmer called it the worst loss of the year for a team mired in last place in American League East and headed to The Bronx this weekend.
The melancholy and infinite sadness of Baltimore Orioles baseball in 2025
Sure, some of you will simply say that Nestor Aparicio (finally) lost his mind on the radio on Thursday morning after the Baltimore Orioles lost an 8-0 lead in Tampa in losing 12-8 in a minor league ballpark in Tampa. There’s been a lot of trauma over the years but even Jim Palmer called it the worst loss of the year for a team mired in last place in American League East and headed to The Bronx this weekend.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles bullpen excellence after win in Tampa
On nights when the Orioles win, the bullpen has done its job. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the recent outstanding performance of a relief corps that has been under duress with substandard starting pitching for much of the so-far-last-place campaign. Can it continue?
Orioles given a boost when the bullpen provides real relief
On nights when the Orioles win, the bullpen has done its job. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the recent outstanding performance of a relief corps that has been under duress with substandard starting pitching for much of the so-far-last-place campaign. Can it continue?
Tampa author and Baltimore native Joel Poiley updates Nestor on Rays stadium situation and future
You know him as the author of the recent book on the life of Tom Matte, but Baltimore native and longtime Tampa author and sportswriter Joel Poiley knows lots about the history of Rays baseball and updates Nestor on how the stadium prospects in Florida are a lot different than in Maryland.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Tampa baseball situation after Rays beat Orioles and shell Eflin
What began as another conversation after another Orioles loss where the pitching wasn’t good enough and the hitting stank, Luke Jones and Nestor touch on Zach Eflin but wind up discussing the future of the Tampa Rays, another series in a minor league stadium and why the Savannah Bananas create more value for fans than Major League Baseball does in the modern world.
Will latest rotation tweak keep Orioles’ momentum going?
All signs point to Trevor Rogers making Wednesday’s start in Tampa after Cade Povich was placed on the injured list.
The modern Babe Ruth, Bananas and the future of baseball in Tampa
What began as another conversation after another Orioles loss where the pitching wasn’t good enough and the hitting stank, Luke Jones and Nestor touch on Zach Eflin but wind up discussing the future of the Tampa Rays, another series in a minor league stadium and why the Savannah Bananas create more value for fans than Major League Baseball does in the modern world.
While Orioles displace Henneman Press Box with $600 million of your tax dollars, Rays can’t find a home in Tampa Bay
You know him as the author of the recent book on the life of Tom Matte, but Baltimore native and longtime Tampa author and sportswriter Joel Poiley knows lots about the history of Rays baseball and updates Nestor on how the stadium prospects in Florida are a lot different than in Maryland.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles optimism after Angels sweep and run of wins
Don’t look now but the Baltimore Orioles have won 14 of their last 20 games and are headed to Tampa looking to continue to rectify the awful April and May with another series in a minor-league stadium against a MLB club. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss legitimate Orioles’ optimism after an Angels sweep featuring better pitching and a return to the lineup for some key young players ready to compete.
So, are these wins real Orioles’ signs of life this summer?
Don’t look now but the Baltimore Orioles have won 14 of their last 20 games and are headed to Tampa looking to continue to rectify the awful April and May with another series in a minor-league stadium against a MLB club. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss legitimate Orioles’ optimism after an Angels sweep featuring better pitching and a return to the lineup for some key young players ready to compete.
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss MLB and A’s appearance in Sacramento as Orioles arrive
A six-game winning streak this week and the re-emergence of Adley Rutschman – and better pitching – all have the Orioles pointed in the right direction. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the current state of the Birds and the bizarre first-time appearance in rented Sacramento to play the scuffling former Oakland Athletics in a minor-league stadium.
The embarrassment of MLB and bush league stadium seasons
A six-game winning streak this week and the re-emergence of Adley Rutschman – and better pitching – all have the Orioles pointed in the right direction. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the current state of the Birds and the bizarre first-time appearance in rented Sacramento to play the scuffling former Oakland Athletics in a minor-league stadium.
Orioles bats again woeful in 2-0 loss to Tampa Bay to drop three-game series
Baltimore managed just five hits against the Rays on Sunday and scored three runs for the entire series.
Anthony Santander discusses offensive woes in Orioles’ 2-0 defeat to Tampa Bay on Sunday
Anthony Santander discusses offensive woes in Orioles’ 2-0 defeat to Tampa Bay on Sunday
Adley Rutschman discusses persistent struggles at plate after Orioles’ 2-0 loss to Rays
Adley Rutschman discusses persistent struggles at plate after Orioles’ 2-0 loss to Rays
Corbin Burnes reflects on his one bad pitch in Orioles’ 2-0 loss to Tampa Bay
Corbin Burnes reflects on his one bad pitch in Orioles’ 2-0 loss to Tampa Bay
Brandon Hyde reacts to Orioles’ 2-0 loss to Tampa Bay to drop series
Brandon Hyde reacts to Orioles’ 2-0 loss to Tampa Bay to drop series
Yennier Cano talks about stranding bases loaded in seventh inning of Orioles’ 2-0 win
Yennier Cano talks about stranding bases loaded in seventh inning of Orioles’ 2-0 win
Dean Kremer discusses his strong performance returning from last weekend’s wrist contusion
Dean Kremer discusses his strong performance returning from last weekend’s wrist contusion
Brandon Hyde meets with media following Orioles’ 2-0 win over Rays
Brandon Hyde meets with media following Orioles’ 2-0 win over Rays
Zach Eflin discusses his expectations upon being traded to Orioles
Zach Eflin discusses his expectations upon being traded to Orioles
