Orioles reportedly agree to two-year deal with two-time All-Star closer Ryan Helsley
One of baseball’s best closers from 2022-24, the 31-year-old struggled after being acquired by the New York Mets at last year’s trade deadline.
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Pro Football HOF voter Howard Balzer discusses deep hole of Ravens and NFL history with Nestor
From ownership dynamics to the history of the sport, no one is more conversant in the NFL than longtime Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Howard Balzer, who discussed the deep historical hole of Ravens and difficulty for quarterbacks to function without tools and a stout offensive line.
Balzer: Always expect the unexpected in the theater of the National Football League
From ownership dynamics to the history of the sport, no one is more conversant in the NFL than longtime Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Howard Balzer, who discussed the deep historical hole of Ravens and difficulty for quarterbacks to function without tools and a stout offensive line.
Getting feedback on writing the book on Earl Weaver
With Father’s Day soon arriving, we’ve invited some of our favorite authors back to discuss books and the reaction to their words and manuscript. No local sports book has received more praise than The New York Times Bestseller, “The Last Manager,” authored by former Wall Street Journal reporter and Orioles fan John Miller, who will be signing his book and telling Earl Weaver stories at the Babe Ruth Museum on June 14th.
Author John Miller tells Nestor about reaction and feedback to his book on life and mind of Earl Weaver
With Father’s Day soon arriving, we’ve invited some of our favorite authors back to discuss books and the reaction to their words and manuscript. No local sports book has received more praise than The New York Times Bestseller, “The Last Manager,” authored by former Wall Street Journal reporter and Orioles fan John Miller, who will be signing his book and telling Earl Weaver stories at the Babe Ruth Museum on June 14th.
Tomoyuki Sugano overcomes rough beginning to pitch into sixth inning in Tuesday’s loss
Tomoyuki Sugano overcomes rough beginning to pitch into sixth inning in Tuesday’s loss
Tony Mansolino discusses Orioles’ 7-4 loss to St. Louis to snap three-game winning streak
Tony Mansolino discusses Orioles’ 7-4 loss to St. Louis to snap three-game winning streak
Morton, Carlson lead Orioles to third straight win in 5-2 final over St. Louis
Dylan Carlson’s three-run homer in the fourth backed six strong innings from Charlie Morton on Memorial Day.
Dylan Carlson continues swinging hot bat with three-run homer in Memorial Day win
Dylan Carlson continues swinging hot bat with three-run homer in Memorial Day win
Charlie Morton reflects on his best start of season to earn first win with Orioles
Charlie Morton reflects on his best start of season to earn first win with Orioles
Tony Mansolino breaks down Orioles’ third straight win on Memorial Day
Tony Mansolino breaks down Orioles’ third straight win on Memorial Day
Tony Mansolino provides injury updates as Orioles return home for Memorial Day
Tony Mansolino provides injury updates as Orioles return home for Memorial Day
Integrity in the local media and covering modern professional sports
Streaming, screaming, ducking, hiding, reporting and opining. Mark Viviano and Luke Jones join Nestor for a spirited chat about Orioles expectations and local media attrition in Baltimore at Faidley’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
Mark Viviano and Luke Jones talk Orioles expectations and local media attrition in Baltimore with Nestor
Streaming, screaming, ducking, hiding, reporting and opining. Mark Viviano and Luke Jones join Nestor for a spirited chat about Orioles expectations and local media attrition in Baltimore at Faidley’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
Mark Viviano joins Nestor to discuss life after sports media and serving others
His work on the sidelines and field is done at WJZ but longtime sports anchor Mark Viviano isn’t sitting in the stands and watching life unfold – he’s contributing where it matters in our community. Viv joins Nestor at Faidley’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss real life after sports media and serving others across the city via several charities and managing Little League baseball and his two sons.
Viv comes outta retirement with a winning pitch for the community
His work on the sidelines and field is done at WJZ but longtime sports anchor Mark Viviano isn’t sitting in the stands and watching life unfold – he’s contributing where it matters in our community. Viv joins Nestor at Faidley’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss real life after sports media and serving others across the city via several charities and managing Little League baseball and his two sons.
The complexity of The Earl Of Baltimore in “The Last Manager”
Author and one-time Wall Street Journal reporter John Miller finally brings his Earl Weaver biography to life and joins Nestor to discuss better understanding his baseball legacy beyond the Baltimore Orioles. Join Miller and our friend John Eisenberg at Enoch Pratt Free Library on March 5th for an evening of Earl conversations.
Chapter 6: Baseball punched me a ticket to see The World
Ever watch a baseball game from far away and think: “It’d be cool to see that ballpark?” That was what inspired Nestor to see the world and chase Baltimore sports anywhere a plane would take him. And that was long before 30 MLB ballparks in 30 days in 2015.
Author John Miller finally brings Earl Weaver biography to life to better understand his baseball legacy
Author and one-time Wall Street Journal reporter John Miller finally brings his Earl Weaver biography to life and joins Nestor to discuss better understanding his baseball legacy beyond the Baltimore Orioles. Join Miller and our friend John Eisenberg at Enoch Pratt Free Library on March 5th for an evening of Earl conversations.
Pro Football HOF voter John McClain joins Nestor from Houston to discuss next year for Lamar and Stroud in chasing Super Bowl ring
Super Bowl week, Hall of Fame, Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Ravens season, NFL playoffs, Mark Andrews, Eli Manning, Pro Football Hall, Terrell Suggs, Steve Smith, Marshall Yanda, Chiefs defense, Patrick Mahomes, Super Bowl predictions
The Legend of Lamar and his need for a Super Bowl ring
Football historian and Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Howard Balzer joins Nestor after another lost January for the Baltimore Ravens to discuss their historic offense and the long road of MVP quarterbacks who struggled to win a Super Bowl in the early years in the NFL. And with Marshal Yanda, Terrell Suggs and Steve Smith Sr. up for Canton busts, we ask the venerable committee member to tell us how it works.
Orioles shifting the left field wall and lowering expectations of a free agency splash
There is plenty to debate regarding the “new” Baltimore Orioles and offseason with promise and hope for the franchise to take a major step forward under the ownership of David Rubenstein and the deft leadership of Mike Elias. That said, the Friday afternoon news dump of the Camden Yards left field wall and the lack of a free agency splash don’t feel like anything that will excite the fan base.
LIVVing his best life, former Ravens wide receiver Mark Clayton shares story of his patented athletic headphone
Former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Mark Clayton has stayed in touch with WNST ever since the day he was drafted 20 years ago and was a frequent guest on our Monday Night Live shows. Now an entrepreneur, the former first-round draft pick from Oklahoma tells Nestor his unlikely journey into the world of premium sound, full body athletic movement and finding a headset that goes where you wanna go when you are trying to break a sweat.
Former Ravens WR Mark Clayton tells Nestor about his new LIVV Audio active premium patented headphone
Former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Mark Clayton has stayed in touch with WNST ever since the day he was drafted 20 years ago and was a frequent guest on our Monday Night Live shows. Now an entrepreneur, the former first-round draft pick from Oklahoma tells Nestor his unlikely journey into the world of premium sound, full body athletic movement and finding a headset that goes where you wanna go when you are trying to break a sweat.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss moving left field wall and low expectations of Baltimore Orioles fans
There is plenty to debate regarding the “new” Baltimore Orioles and offseason with promise and hope for the franchise to take a major step forward under the ownership of David Rubenstein and the deft leadership of Mike Elias. That said, the Friday afternoon news dump of the Camden Yards left field wall and the lack of a free agency splash don’t feel like anything that will excite the fan base.
Finally playing “This is your life!” with Mark Viviano after all of these years
After three decades of behind-the-scenes friendship working for “rival” media companies, the freshly retired Mark Viviano finally joins Nestor to discuss their long-standing careers in sports journalism, reflecting on mutual experiences and personal connections. From St. Louis to Baltimore via Atlanta, Dayton and Cedar Rapids, Viv’s memory of their first-ever radio chat via Chicago 25 years ago even makes Nestor blush.
Mark Viviano steps out of retirement at Koco’s to tell Nestor his amazing broadcasting journey
Mark Viviano steps out of retirement at Koco’s to tell Nestor his amazing broadcasting journey
Football historian and author Howard Balzer gets Nestor ready for another season of NFL theater
Lifer football historian and Lindy’s Magazine editor Howard Balzer gets Nestor ready for another season of NFL theater and talks about upcoming Hall of Fame candidacies of Marshal Yanda and Terrell Suggs.
Getting Sirius about another NFL season with Howard Balzer
Lifer football historian and Lindy’s Magazine editor Howard Balzer gets Nestor ready for another season of NFL theater and talks about upcoming Hall of Fame candidacies of Marshal Yanda and Terrell Suggs.
Luke Jones and Nestor reset Orioles roadtrip in Chicago after ugly sweep in St. Louis
Luke Jones and Nestor reset the Orioles’ Midwest roadtrip in Chicago after ugly sweep in St. Louis .
Orioles swept into Chicago for holiday weekend
Luke Jones and Nestor reset the Orioles’ Midwest roadtrip in Chicago after ugly sweep in St. Louis .
With sweepless streak finally history, Orioles just need to get back to playing good baseball
The streak really ended last October, so keeping the hype going into 2024 always felt disingenuous.
Kim Herring comes home to Baltimore to discuss thrill and agony of Super Bowl wins and losses
He played in two Super Bowls in back-to-back years for legendary teams. Former Ravens safety Kim Herring won one here and lost one with St. Louis and the Greatest Show On Turf and comes home to Baltimore to discuss the thrill and agony of the NFL postseason and finishing the job.
Kim Herring: Getting to a Super Bowl on leadership of Lamar and ability to adjust
He played in two Super Bowls in back-to-back years for legendary teams. Former Ravens safety Kim Herring won one here and lost one with St. Louis and the Greatest Show On Turf and comes home to Baltimore to discuss the thrill and agony of the NFL postseason and finishing the job.
Orioles lose Mountcastle, fall 1-0 to St. Louis for rare series defeat
Baltimore saw its AL East lead shrink to two games with Tampa Bay coming to town for a massive four-game set beginning Thursday.
Kyle Gibson discusses his strong outing in Wednesday loss to St. Louis
Kyle Gibson discusses his strong outing in Wednesday loss to St. Louis
Ryan Mountcastle expresses concern about left shoulder injury suffered on Wednesday
Ryan Mountcastle expresses concern about left shoulder injury suffered on Wednesday
Brandon Hyde meets with media following series loss to St. Louis
Brandon Hyde meets with media following series loss to St. Louis
Mullins slam lifts Orioles to 11-5 win over St. Louis to open homestand
Cedric Mullins hit a go-ahead grand slam in the fifth inning as Baltimore scored double-digit runs for the fourth time in five games.
Cedric Mullins discusses his go-ahead grand slam in 11-5 win over St. Louis
Cedric Mullins discusses his go-ahead grand slam in 11-5 win over St. Louis
