Six-run third inning, Wells’ relief efforts lead Orioles to 7-5 win over Seattle to salvage split
Adley Rutschman drove in three runs, Pete Alonso and Colton Cowser homered, and Tyler Wells tossed three scoreless innings to earn the win in relief.
Adley Rutschman drove in three runs, Pete Alonso and Colton Cowser homered, and Tyler Wells tossed three scoreless innings to earn the win in relief.
Pete Alonso hits long home run as part of six-run third inning in Thursday’s Orioles win
Adley Rutschman drives in three runs in return from sore hamstring to help Orioles to 7-5 win over Seattle
Tyler Wells tosses three scoreless innings in rain to earn win in Thursday’s 7-5 final
Craig Albernaz breaks down Orioles’ 7-5 win over Seattle to salvage four-game split
His absence and late-inning availability while Adley Rutschman is nursing a hamstring injury has everyone talking about Samuel Basallo and his lack of playing time against the Seattle Mariners. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss his disappearance from the starting lineup and the bizarre (and far-less-than-credible) explanation of rookie manager Craig Albernaz.
His absence and late-inning availability while Adley Rutschman is nursing a hamstring injury has everyone talking about Samuel Basallo and his lack of playing time against the Seattle Mariners. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss his disappearance from the starting lineup and the bizarre (and far-less-than-credible) explanation of rookie manager Craig Albernaz.
We knew that the bullpen of the Baltimore Orioles was always going to be a work in progress but we’re starting to see some signs that Mike Elias will need more help. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Birds loss to the Seattle Mariners to begin a few weeks of West Coast ball at Camden Yards.
We knew that the bullpen of the Baltimore Orioles was always going to be a work in progress but we’re starting to see some signs that Mike Elias will need more help. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Birds loss to the Seattle Mariners to begin a few weeks of West Coast ball at Camden Yards.
Anthony Nunez gave up a grand slam to Josh Naylor in the fifth inning as Baltimore lost its third straight game.
Trey Gibson takes loss after being pulled in fifth inning of Orioles’ 6-3 defeat to Seattle
Craig Albernaz discusses decision to pull Gibson, Orioles’ bad baserunning in 6-3 loss to Seattle
With the Orioles sputtering in Toronto over the weekend, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Birds returning home to Camden Yards and trying to get back to .500 while battling some of the better teams in MLB in the coming weeks.
It’s unclear whether Bassitt will have a minimal stay on the IL after a difficult start to the 2026 season.
Craig Albernaz talks Bassitt, Basallo, Cowser as Orioles return home for series against Seattle
With the Orioles sputtering in Toronto over the weekend, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Birds returning home to Camden Yards and trying to get back to .500 while battling some of the better teams in MLB in the coming weeks.
Longtime MLB pitcher Jamie Moyer returns to Baltimore to discuss positive thinking and success over pressure with Nestor
In our never-ending exploration into the past and present of many Baltimore professional sports alums over five decades of covering local teams and players, it’s always the best and most fun when old friends pay a visit and tell us what they’ve learned along the way. Longtime MLB pitcher Jamie Moyer returns to the Charm City roots where his mid-1990s success and career turned and joins Nestor to discuss positive thinking and pitching success over pressure as taught by legendary Harvey Dorfman.
We’re onto next season! As the Seahawks were crowned Super Bowl LX champions, Luke Jones and Nestor marinate beyond a boring game and honor the Mike Macdonald defensive show in Seattle while acknowledging it’s now “go time” for Eric DeCosta to get a deal done with Lamar Jackson as rookie head coach Jesse Minter settles into his new role in Owings Mills with the NFL Combine less than two weeks away.
We’re onto next season! As the Seahawks were crowned Super Bowl LX champions, Luke Jones and Nestor marinate beyond a boring game and honor the Mike Macdonald defensive show in Seattle while acknowledging it’s now “go time” for Eric DeCosta to get a deal done with Lamar Jackson as rookie head coach Jesse Minter settles into his new role in Owings Mills with the NFL Combine less than two weeks away.
The Baltimore Ravens world will change on Thursday as new head coach Jesse Minter will lead the football team into battle. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the snowy NFL Championship Game day and the wild finish of the season and its ties to many coaching jobs around the league as Minter looks to add staff.
The Baltimore Ravens world will change on Thursday as new head coach Jesse Minter will lead the football team into battle. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the snowy NFL Championship Game day and the wild finish of the season and its ties to many coaching jobs around the league as Minter looks to add staff.
They met on the backstretch at Pimlico three decades ago and The Mayne Event always returns and never disappoints for sports, comedy, charity and why Eddie Vedder shouldn’t trust Nestor. Longtime ESPNer Kenny Mayne checks in for another round of tales of wiffle ball with Ken Griffey, podcasts with the other Manning and still being pissed off about the Sonics (and Pilots) departure from Seattle.
They met on the backstretch at Pimlico three decades ago and The Mayne Event always returns and never disappoints for sports, comedy, charity and why Eddie Vedder shouldn’t trust Nestor. Longtime ESPNer Kenny Mayne checks in for another round of tales of wiffle ball with Ken Griffey, podcasts with the other Manning and still being pissed off about the Sonics (and Pilots) departure from Seattle.
I’m pulling for you to fix the Orioles on-and-off the field, even if you continue the bizarrely petty Angelos family tradition of willfully, purposely and strategically mistreating me and restricting a legitimate professional working local media member from asking you serious questions in the David Rubenstein “Next Chapter” era.
“We all want the same things here.”
Jones isn’t a household name, but Baltimore coaches and players certainly sound excited to have him join the fold.
Dean Kremer turned in his longest start in nearly three years, but his offense provided no support in Tuesday’s loss.
Ryan Mountcastle discusses struggles of Orioles offense after 1-0 loss to Seattle
Dean Kremer takes loss despite turning in his longest start in nearly three years
Tony Mansolino discusses listless offense, Kremer’s great start in Orioles’ 1-0 loss to Seattle
Business of baseball writer Maury Forbes of Forbes rocks back to the basics of building an enduring MLB franchise as he joins Nestor from the Pacific Northwest to dish on the Mariners, Adley Rutschman’s legend in Portland and the power of AC/DC to put us all on the highway to hell even five decades later.
Business of baseball writer Maury Forbes of Forbes rocks back to the basics of building an enduring MLB franchise as he joins Nestor from the Pacific Northwest to dish on the Mariners, Adley Rutschman’s legend in Portland and the power of AC/DC to put us all on the highway to hell even five decades later.
After another strong seven-inning start in Seattle late on Tuesday night in another Orioles victory, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the keyrole Tomoyuki Sugano has taken in the Birds’ rotation as so much disappointment has descended on this 2025 squad with the poor start and last-place standing.
Over his last 499 plate appearances going back to last July 1, Adley Rutschman has just nine homers and a slash line of .202/.291/.309.
After another strong seven-inning start in Seattle late on Tuesday night in another Orioles victory, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the key role Tomoyuki Sugano has taken in the Birds’ rotation as so much disappointment has descended on this 2025 squad with the poor start and last-place standing.
It’s hard to stay up late but even harder when the Baltimore Orioles are in last place in AL East. Luke Jones and Nestor set the stage for three games in Seattle and an unlikely first-time appearance in Sacramento as the MLB circus moves the lowly Athletics into a minor-league stadium.
It’s hard to stay up late but even harder when the Baltimore Orioles are in last place in AL East. Luke Jones and Nestor set the stage for three games in Seattle and an unlikely first-time appearance in Sacramento as the MLB circus moves the lowly Athletics into a minor-league stadium.
Did you ever dream of beating Ken Griffey Jr. at Wiffle Ball? Well, it turns out that ESPN legend Kenny Mayne had a whole Seattle story of 20th Century glory to re-live and re-learn about his prowess in the only game that ever mattered in the neighborhood. His new, offbeat film “Wiffle Ball” debuts on Thursday on Fubo. Of course, Nestor presses Mayne on his Pearl Jam and Preakness presence.
Did you ever dream of beating Ken Griffey Jr. at Wiffle Ball? Well, it turns out that ESPN legend Kenny Mayne had a whole Seattle story of 20th Century glory to re-live and re-learn about his prowess in the only game that ever mattered in the neighborhood. His new, offbeat film “Wiffle Ball” debuts on Thursday on Fubo. Of course, Nestor presses Mayne on his Pearl Jam and Preakness presence.
Breaking out of a three-week slump, Colton Cowser had a superb series against the Mariners.