Twelve Orioles Thoughts following Opening Day win in Toronto
Luke Jones offers his orange thoughts on the 12-2 blowout final at Rogers Centre on Thursday.
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Orioles homer their way to blowout win in Toronto on Opening Day
Cedric Mullins and Adley Rutschman each homered twice while Tyler O’Neill homered and reached base five times in his Baltimore debut.
Cedric Mullins reacts to his two-homer day in Orioles’ blowout win in Toronto
Cedric Mullins reacts to his two-homer day in Orioles’ blowout win in Toronto
Tyler O’Neill extends Opening Day homer streak and reaches base five times in impressive Orioles debut
Tyler O’Neill extends Opening Day homer streak and reaches base five times in impressive Orioles debut
Adley Rutschman reflects on monster Opening Day showing after 12-2 win over Toronto
Adley Rutschman reflects on monster Opening Day showing after 12-2 win over Toronto
Zach Eflin tosses six innings of two-run ball in Opening Day win
Zach Eflin tosses six innings of two-run ball in Opening Day win
Brandon Hyde on Orioles’ Opening Day explosion: “We showed what kind of offense we can be”
Brandon Hyde on Orioles’ Opening Day explosion: “We showed what kind of offense we can be”
Henderson set to start rehab assignment as Orioles finalize Opening Day roster in Toronto
With Gunnar Henderson on the injured list, Jackson Holliday began the 2025 season as the starting shortstop in Toronto.
Luke Jones and Nestor ponder the Orioles bottom heavy pitching prospects with Gibson return
With the late addition of Kyle Gibson to remedy the loss of Grayson Rodriguez to the starting rotation to start the campaign, Luke Jones and Nestor ponder the Orioles’ suddenly bottom heavy pitching prospects with injuries and one-year, veteran pitchers trying to keep a contender in games while Mike Elias and the organization regroup on the road to Opening Day.
Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post joins Nestor and Luke to talk Opening Day realities for Orioles
Can Adley Rutschman return to his All Star form? Will Gunnar Henderson be healthy in April? Can Jackson Holliday stick this time? Will Colton Cowser and Jordan Westburg continue to surge? Our pal Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post joins Luke Jones and Nestor talk Opening Day realities for Orioles as the Maryland Crab Cake Tour moved to Pizza John’s in Essex for some expert baseball talk.
Luke Jones and Nestor try to sort out Bautista, bullpen and the bump as Orioles prepare for opener
We’re pretty sure the Baltimore Orioles are gonna hit the ball this season but as Opening Day in Toronto looms this week, Luke Jones and Nestor convened at their favorite pizza joint in Essex to try to sort out Felix Bautista, a depleted bullpen and who will go to the the bump as the Birds prepare to fly north for the opener.
Time for Rubenstein to raise bar – and payroll – to get Orioles to October success
Can Adley Rutschman return to his All Star form? Will Gunnar Henderson be healthy in April? Can Jackson Holliday stick this time? Will Colton Cowser and Jordan Westburg continue to surge? Our pal Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post joins Luke Jones and Nestor talk Opening Day realities for Orioles as the Maryland Crab Cake Tour moved to Pizza John’s in Essex for some expert baseball talk.
Is a “bottom heavy” starting rotation really World Series worthy?
With the late addition of Kyle Gibson to remedy the loss of Grayson Rodriguez to the starting rotation to start the campaign, Luke Jones and Nestor ponder the Orioles’ suddenly bottom heavy pitching prospects with injuries and one-year, veteran pitchers trying to keep a contender in games while Mike Elias and the organization regroup on the road to Opening Day.
Orioles throwing whatever they can at pitching to create a mound of concern
We’re pretty sure the Baltimore Orioles are gonna hit the ball this season but as Opening Day in Toronto looms this week, Luke Jones and Nestor convened at their favorite pizza joint in Essex to try to sort out Felix Bautista, a depleted bullpen and who will go to the the bump as the Birds prepare to fly north for the opener.
Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for Opening Day and final week of Orioles spring prep
It has been a rough spring for the Baltimore Orioles but Opening Day beckons next Thursday in Toronto. Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for the season and discuss the many concerns and high hopes for a roster loaded with young talent that is the envy of Major League Baseball. But…the pitching?
Getting ready for Toronto as Sarasota winds down and injuries pile up
It has been a rough spring for the Baltimore Orioles but Opening Day beckons next Thursday in Toronto. Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for the season and discuss the many concerns and high hopes for a roster loaded with young talent that is the envy of Major League Baseball. But…the pitching?
Twelve Orioles Thoughts in final full week of Grapefruit League
Luke Jones offers some orange musings with Opening Day a little over a week away.
Guitarist Rik Emmett of Triumph tells Nestor the Ten Telecaster Tales of new songs and stories
The music of Rick Emmett and his band Triumph has stood the test of time and his post rock professor and author duties brought together a passion project about his first favorite guitar. The Canadian guitarist returns to talk Blue Jays baseball, returning to a live stage this month and some words of wisdom about American honor and neighbourly trust.
The triumph and Canadian pride of Rik Emmett and his Ten Telecaster Tales of new songs and stories
The music of Rik Emmett and his band Triumph has stood the test of time and his post rock professor and author duties brought together a passion project about his first favorite guitar. The Canadian guitarist returns to talk Blue Jays baseball, returning to a live stage this month and some words of wisdom about American honor and neighbourly trust.
Luke Jones and Nestor give January report card to Orioles offseason and discuss Santander heading to Blue Jays
He hit a lot of home runs, was a great clubhouse presence and came through the hard times as a Baltimore Orioles rising star and now he’ll be looking to beat them with the Toronto Blue Jays. Luke Jones tells Nestor this five-year deal isn’t a shock but replacing the productivity of Anthony Santander might prove to be harder than just signing Tyler O’Neill.
Saying “so long” to Santander as Tony Taters takes Toronto dough
He hit a lot of home runs, was a great clubhouse presence and came through the hard times as a Baltimore Orioles rising star and now he’ll be looking to beat them with the Toronto Blue Jays. Luke Jones tells Nestor this five-year deal isn’t a shock but replacing the productivity of Anthony Santander might prove to be harder than just signing Tyler O’Neill.
Geddy Lee of Rush talks bass and baseball
Nestor did a Rock N Jock Baseball Preview in the 1990s and his music pals called in to talk sports. Geddy Lee checked in from Toronto to discuss the 1997 Orioles and Blue Jays.
Lawrence Gowan of Styx talks music, songs, Canadian love and why classic rock still matters before Lyric and Ocean City gigs this weekend
With Styx returning to The Lyric on September 13th and O.C. Bike Week on the 14th, Nestor called upon the only member of the band to never do his show. The great Canadian pianist, singer and classic rock guru Lawrence Gowan talks about his role in the band and its enduring ability to rock and create new music.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Grayson Rodriguez injury and bench decisions of Brandon Hyde as Orioles fall in Toronto
An ugly start to the series in Toronto as the Orioles lose the game and starter Grayson Rodriguez to a sudden injury prior to making his turn against the Blue Jays. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what this could mean for the Birds’ postseason dreams and the unusual managerial decisions of Brandon Hyde.
Fearing the worst with Grayson Rodriguez injury
An ugly start to the series in Toronto as the Orioles lose the game and starter Grayson Rodriguez to a sudden injury prior to making his turn against the Blue Jays. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what this could mean for the Birds’ postseason dreams and the unusual managerial decisions of Brandon Hyde.
After busy trade deadline day, Orioles take down Toronto in 6-2 final
Anthony Santander and Ramon Urias homered to back up 6 2/3 strong innings from Corbin Burnes on Tuesday night.
John Harbaugh talks Ravens offensive line and other training camp headlines in Owings Mills
John Harbaugh talks Ravens offensive line and other training camp headlines in Owings Mills
James McCann discusses staying in game despite being hit in nose with 95-mph fastball
James McCann discusses staying in game despite being hit in nose with 95-mph fastball
Zach Eflin breaks down his Orioles debut following 11-5 win over Toronto
Zach Eflin breaks down his Orioles debut following 11-5 win over Toronto
October dream of Burnes, Bradish, Rodriguez on display for Tampa Bay sweep
Watching Kyle Bradish, Grayson Rodriguez, and Corbin Burnes start back to back to back was hopefully a preview of the postseason.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles pitching depth and relentless schedule
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the ever-thinning Orioles pitching depth and relentless schedule and elite competition ahead in June. A big month ahead as the Yankees continue to win every day.
Can the Orioles pitching hold up like this?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the ever-thinning Orioles pitching depth and relentless schedule and elite competition ahead in June. A big month ahead as the Yankees continue to win every day.
Orioles promote Povich for major league debut in Toronto, option Vespi to Norfolk
Lefty Cade Povich was summoned to Toronto Wednesday ahead of his MLB debut in the series finale.
Luke Jones and Nestor welcome Norby, toast Hays and discuss Orioles roster management of Elias with injuries
Luke Jones and Nestor welcome Connor Norby, toast a two-homer game by Austin Hays and discuss the Orioles roster management of Mike Elias with injuries stacking up and no rest on the AL East road.
The patience to give Hays more time
Luke Jones and Nestor welcome Connor Norby, toast a two-homer game by Austin Hays and discuss the Orioles roster management of Mike Elias with injuries stacking up and no rest on the AL East road.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series split with Toronto
On Wednesday, Adley Rutschman reminded everyone why his arrival two years ago changed everything.
Rutschman’s walk-off homer sends Orioles to 3-2 win over Toronto to avoid sweep
Despite Baltimore going 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position, Adley Rutschman was the hero in the ninth.
Kyle Bradish breaks down challenging outing that ended after four innings
Kyle Bradish breaks down challenging outing that ended after four innings
Adley Rutschman reflects on walk-off homer to help Orioles avoid sweep
Adley Rutschman reflects on walk-off homer to help Orioles avoid sweep
Brandon Hyde on frustration before Rutschman walk-off: “You normally don’t win games like that”
Brandon Hyde on frustration before Rutschman walk-off: “You normally don’t win games like that”
