Chapter 2: “Aparicio” simply means Venezuela and baseball to most people in America
What’s in a name? For Nestor Aparicio, it’s been a life of Baltimore baseball heritage and the inevitable question: “Are you related to Luis?”
White Sox
The story of Dick Allen and the Southside of Chicago in ’72
A new book on the 1972 Chicago White Sox and the Hall of Fame candidacy of Dick Allen intrigues the “Aparicio” in Nestor. Authors John Owens and David Fletcher join him from The Windy City to reminisce about tough times and great uniforms at Comiskey Park. Dick Allen was finally elected to Cooperstown and this is a great retrospective on his impact.
James Young allows Nestor to get his Styx fan boy out before Pier Six in August 2013
Ever since he saw them at the Baltimore Civic Center in February 1980, former music critic Nestor Aparicio has been chasing Styx around the country. JY has been a recurring character on his radio show for three decades. This one was a “mirror, mirror on the wall” segment. And the pic is from 1996 backstage at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
James Young discusses the legacy of Styx music and life without Dennis DeYoung in Summer 2003
Guitarist James Young of Styx shares his Chicago roots, his dual allegiance to the White Sox and Cubs, and his thoughts on the changes in the music industry over the years with Nestor Aparicio before a 2003 show.
James Young allows Nestor to get his Styx fan boy out before Pier Six in August 2013
Ever since he saw them at the Baltimore Civic Center in February 1980, former music critic Nestor Aparicio has been chasing Styx around the country. JY has been a recurring character on his radio show for three decades. This one was a “mirror, mirror on the wall” segment…
James Young discusses the legacy of Styx music and life without Dennis DeYoung in Summer 2003
Styx was on the road with Journey and REO Speedwagon when JY checked in with his biggest sports radio fan in Baltimore. Guitarist James Young of Styx shares his Chicago roots, his dual allegiance to the White Sox and Cubs, and his thoughts on the changes in the music industry over the years with Nestor Aparicio before a 2003 show.
Luke Jones and Nestor reset Orioles weekend after loss to woeful White Sox
Sweeping the worst team in the history of Major League Baseball didn’t happen this week against the White Sox but Luke Jones and Nestor remain bullish on the Orioles’ infirmary beginning to show signs that the October roster will look better than August did for health.
The balancing act of Orioles manager Brandon Hyde with moving parts
Sweeping the worst team in the history of Major League Baseball didn’t happen this week against the White Sox but Luke Jones and Nestor remain bullish on the Orioles’ infirmary beginning to show signs that the October roster will look better than August did for health.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles bullpen and Kimbrel conundrum for October playoff baseball
It’s no secret that the bullpen of the Baltimore Orioles has been its weakness. And that was before all of the starters started getting injured this summer. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles bullpen woes of Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde and what the plan will be when it really matters next month.
The Kimbrel conundrum and October bullpen remains dangling and dangerous for Orioles
It’s no secret that the bullpen of the Baltimore Orioles has been its weakness. And that was before all of the starters started getting injured this summer. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles bullpen woes of Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde and what the plan will be when it really matters next month.
Povich tosses 7 1/3 scoreless innings as Orioles flatten mistake-prone White Sox 9-0
Rookie Cade Povich struck out 10 and walked none as Baltimore owns its first three-game winning streak since mid-July.
Ryan O’Hearn talks Orioles’ offensive output in 9-0 win over White Sox
Ryan O’Hearn talks Orioles’ offensive output in 9-0 win over White Sox
Cade Povich discusses his career-high 7 1/3 shutout innings in Orioles’ 9-0 victory over White Sox
Cade Povich discusses his career-high 7 1/3 shutout innings in Orioles’ 9-0 victory over White Sox
Brandon Hyde reacts to Orioles’ 9-0 victory over White Sox
Brandon Hyde reacts to Orioles’ 9-0 victory over White Sox
Orioles bats come alive for 13-3 win over woeful White Sox on Labor Day
Corbin Burnes pitched five innings for the victory while Gunnar Henderson, Austin Slater, and Cedric Mullins drove in three runs apiece.
Austin Slater discusses his big offensive day in Orioles’ 13-3 win over White Sox
Austin Slater discusses his big offensive day in Orioles’ 13-3 win over White Sox
Corbin Burnes discusses his five innings of two-run ball in 13-3 win over White Sox
Corbin Burnes discusses his five innings of two-run ball in 13-3 win over White Sox
Brandon Hyde breaks down Orioles’ 13-3 win over White Sox on Labor Day
Brandon Hyde breaks down Orioles’ 13-3 win over White Sox on Labor Day
Brandon Hyde talks Orioles injuries, Rutschman struggles, more prior to start of White Sox series
Brandon Hyde talks Orioles injuries, Rutschman struggles, more prior to start of White Sox series
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles possibilities as MLB trading deadline looms
With the Baltimore Orioles in a prime position to make a World Series run in the fall, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the ideology of Mike Elias and new ownership in regard to making moves for key prospects as well as veteran pitching as the MLB trading deadline looms.
How will Orioles approach this MLB trading deadline?
With the Baltimore Orioles in a prime position to make a World Series run in the fall, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the ideology of Mike Elias and new ownership in regard to making moves for key prospects as well as veteran pitching as the MLB trading deadline looms.
Legendary Chicago columnist Rick Telander tells Nestor what made covering sports in The Windy City so great
Five decades into documenting all things sports at The Chicago Sun-Times, legendary Windy City columnist Rick Telander visits Nestor to discuss the current woes of the Cubs and White Sox – and the bigger picture of a life spent in gyms and stadiums chasing the greatest athletes on earth in a sports-crazed city with competitive journalists.
Telander: Capturing the rich history and passion of Chicago sports
Five decades into documenting all things sports at The Chicago Sun-Times, legendary Windy City columnist Rick Telander visits Nestor to discuss the current woes of the Cubs and White Sox – and the bigger picture of a life spent in gyms and stadiums chasing the greatest athletes on earth in a sports-crazed city with competitive journalists.
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 .
Gibson squanders early lead as Orioles lose 10-5 to White Sox to conclude homestand
After a four-run first inning, Wednesday was a rather listless performance for Baltimore, who fell to 83-50.
Kyle Gibson discusses latest poor August outing after 10-5 loss to White Sox
Kyle Gibson discusses another poor August outing after 10-5 loss to White Sox
Brandon Hyde meets with media following Orioles’ 10-5 loss to White Sox to wrap 6-3 homestand
Brandon Hyde meets with media following Orioles’ 10-5 loss to White Sox to wrap 6-3 homestand
Rodriguez, bullpen combine for two-hitter as Orioles pull away late for 9-0 win over White Sox
The pitching was superb, and Baltimore plated five runs in the bottom of the eighth in Monday’s victory.
DL Hall discusses contributing to two-hit shutout after 9-0 win over White Sox
DL Hall discusses contributing to two-hit shutout after 9-0 win over White Sox
Grayson Rodriguez discusses his six innings of one-hit ball following 9-0 win over White Sox
Grayson Rodriguez discusses his six innings of one-hit ball following 9-0 win over White Sox
Brandon Hyde recaps Orioles’ 9-0 win over White Sox
Brandon Hyde recaps Orioles’ 9-0 win over White Sox
Baseball historian David Fletcher tells Nestor everything he did not know about Shoeless Joe Jackson and Black Sox scandal
Baseball historian David Fletcher tells Nestor everything he did not know about Shoeless Joe Jackson and Black Sox scandal
The amazing story and trial of Shoeless Joe Jackson
We all know about cheating in baseball and the biggest scandal in the history of the World Series. Now over a century later, baseball historian David Fletcher tells Nestor everything he did not know about Shoeless Joe Jackson and Black Sox scandal and his new book
Luke Jones and Nestor regroup on spotty Orioles pitching and big bats as Nats are next up
Luke Jones and Nestor regroup on spotty Orioles pitching and big bats as Nats are next up
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series win in Chicago
Shortstop Jorge Mateo is off to a red-hot start to open the 2023 season.
Breaking down another Orioles series win after Sunday comeback in Chicago
Luke Jones and Nestor regroup on spotty Orioles pitching and big bats as Nats are next up
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A little magic continues going long way for Orioles
“I just knew I had another chance. That’s all you can ask for. It’s just funny how baseball works sometimes.”
Stowers, Santander lead Orioles to 4-3 comeback win over White Sox in 11 innings
Down to the last strike in the ninth, Kyle Stowers’ first major league homer tied the game before Anthony Santander drove in the winning run in the 11th.
Orioles can’t overcome latest early deficit in 5-3 loss to White Sox
Spenser Watkins tossed six solid innings after a rocky start, but Baltimore offered little run support.
