Dan Shaughnessy joins Nestor to tell the magic story of Larry Bird and 80s Celtics
Dan Shaughnessy joins Nestor to tell the magic story of Larry Bird and 80s Celtics
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Dan Shaughnessy: On Bird, Boston and the greatness of the NBA in the 1980s
Legendary Boston Globe columnist Dan Shaughnessy joins Nestor to tell the parquet magic story of his hometown, Larry Bird, Bill Walton and building the NBA in Boston Celtics green in his new book: Wish It Lasted Forever
Orioles
Mancini, strong pitching help Orioles avoid sweep in 4-1 win over Boston
Jorge Lopez was sharp over 5 2/3 innings before the bullpen was perfect the rest of the way.
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Lowther hit hard in first major league start as Boston tops Orioles 11-6
The rookie lefty allowed seven earned runs in just 2 1/3 innings in Saturday’s loss.
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Is it wise to pitch a fit over Orioles lousy pitching?
Luke Jones and Nestor assess Orioles overall pitching philosophy as an organization after Red Sox sweep at Camden Yards
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following weekend sweep to Boston
It was a forgettable weekend at Camden Yards for Brandon Hyde’s club.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 7-3 loss to Boston in home opener
The reception from fans, both teams, and the umpires for Trey Mancini brought goosebumps as he played in Baltimore for the first time since beating cancer.
It doesn’t get much better than the Bruce Zimmermann story
Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio discuss the story of Bruce Zimmermann in a Baltimore uniform
From cursed to blessed to this mess: Shaughnessy talks Red Sox past, present and future
Legendary Boston Globe baseball insider Dan Shaughnessy joins Nestor from New England to discuss the many Red Sox and Orioles battles and scars and glorious history. And then there’s what we’ll witness this season from Fenway to Camden Yards…
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It doesn’t get much better than the Bruce Zimmermann story
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles glorious Opening Weekend sweep of Red Sox at Fenway and the role of the Loyola kid in writing some historic local lore.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following season-opening sweep over Boston
Expectations shouldn’t change after three games, but periods of success carry long-term value for young teams trying to avoid getting used to losing.
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Hyde breaks down Orioles’ 11-3 win to finish three-game sweep at Fenway
Baltimore pitched well throughout the weekend and used a seven-run third inning to dispose of the Red Sox on Sunday.
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Orioles set 26-man roster despite Opening Day postponement due to rain
Trey Mancini had to wait another day to officially complete his inspiring comeback from colon cancer.
Luke Jones and Nestor set Orioles expectations and welcome Birds of spring
Luke Jones and Nestor set Orioles expectations and welcome Birds of spring
Muscling up expectations for 2021 Orioles baseball
Luke Jones and Nestor take a deep dive on what the realities are for Mike Elias and the leadership of the Baltimore Orioles in another season of limited expectations.
Dan Shaughnessy says times are (finally) hard in New England for Coach Belichick
Dan Shaughnessy says times are (finally) hard in New England for Coach Belichick
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Times are (finally) tough on the hoodie and Belichick in New England
Longtime Boston Globe sportswriter Dan Shaughnessy says that the Patriots beat has changed dramatically during COVID and post-Tom Brady era in Foxboro. (And stay for the old Earl Weaver and Orioles tales here…)
Ravens
It’s his first trip to Baltimore but it won’t be his last
Our old pal Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com tells Nestor that new Queen City way begins with No. 9 and the offensive philosophy. And the usual Orioles and Red Sox banter unfolds as well.
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Mountcastle, Davis like two ships passing in the night for Orioles
Ryan Mountcastle brings hope for better days ahead, especially with Baltimore’s surprising start being flattened by a six-game losing streak this week.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following season-opening series win in Boston
A run-scoring double snapped Chris Davis’ 0-for-10 to begin the 2020 season.
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Mancini seeing “light at the end of the tunnel” as Orioles play without him
“It’s strange. It’s the first time since I was about 3 years old that I’m not playing baseball during the year.”
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Tommy Milone to start on Opening Day for Orioles in place of Means
The 33-year-old lefty signed with Baltimore as a non-roster invitee to spring training in mid-February.
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Former first-round pick Hunter Harvey called up by Orioles
The 24-year-old posted a 4.32 ERA in 16 2/3 innings for Triple-A Norfolk.
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Elias, Orioles quiet as trade deadline passes
Despite speculation about Trey Mancini and Mychal Givens, Mike Elias made only a minor-league trade Wednesday.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts on Andrew Cashner trade
Pitching up in the zone more and doubling his changeup usage led to Andrew Cashner’s rebound this season.
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Means offering unexpected intrigue for rebuilding Orioles
The 26-year-old lefty leads the club in ERA after entering 2019 as little more than an afterthought.
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Dear Manny Machado: Don’t let the door hit you between 1 and 3 en route to City X via City Y
Nestor writes a #DearOrioles letter to Mr. Miami and says none of those statues in Camden Yards outfield resemble him
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Britton’s return, Machado’s absence bring Orioles’ expected sell-off into focus
Zach Britton’s return from the DL is the last hurdle on the way to Baltimore unloading pending free agents.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following 3-1 loss to Boston
The Orioles have scored a combined seven runs in games started by Dylan Bundy.
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2018 American League East preview
The reigning National League MVP Giancarlo Stanton was traded to the Yankees in the offseason.
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Saturday’s loss illustrates problem keeping Jimenez in Orioles bullpen
The struggling veteran was summoned to pitch the eighth inning and couldn’t keep the Orioles within a run.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following 3-2 win over Boston
Hyun Soo Kim drove in the eventual winning run with a double in the fourth inning.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following 8-3 win over Boston
Tyler Wilson turned in a critical quality start less than 24 hours after he found out he’d be getting the ball.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following 5-2 win over Boston
Adam Jones and the Orioles improved to 4-2 against the Red Sox this season.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following 6-2 loss to Boston
The first eight pitches of the game ruined the afternoon for Kevin Gausman and the Orioles.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following 4-2 win over Boston
Baltimore continues to have the best record in baseball and is now eight games above .500.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following 8-1 loss to Boston
Dylan Bundy was one of the lone bright spots as the Orioles lost their second straight.
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2017 American League East preview
The winter acquisition of Chris Sale makes Boston the favorite to win its second straight division crown.
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Orioles bring back old friend Andino on minor-league deal
The 32-year-old famously helped knock Boston out of postseason contention at the end of the 2011 season.
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Costly week all but squashes AL East title hopes for Orioles
Coming off their best road trip of the year, the Orioles have gone 2-4 since returning to Camden Yards.
