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With the NFL Draft approaching next week and a bunch of players on the Baltimore Ravens roster already in the building and working in Owings Mills, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the changing times with Jesse Minter establishing whatever the "new" rules will be in the purple castle. We wonder what those might be in the aftermath of two decades of Camp Hardball. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss changing times in Owings Mills with Jesse Minter getting Ravens veterans in house first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Attorney Steve Miles tells Nestor why he's still in Baltimore as he celebrates his 83rd birthday with us at Faidley's Seafood on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. Nothing better than spending time with the wisdom of old friends who never seem to age at all. The post Attorney Steve Miles tells Nestor why he's still in Baltimore as he celebrates his 83rd birthday Faidley's on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Luke Jones and Nestor do a Fashion Week show with Orioles City Connect and Ravens mystery threads coming this week. The post Luke Jones and Nestor do a Fashion Week show with Orioles City Connect and Ravens mystery threads coming this week. first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

"Every night there's a different star, that's the magic of Orioles baseball..." It's not every night that the Baltimore Orioles will battle back from a 7-1 deficit to win but when they do, it makes baseball fun again at Camden Yards. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the old-school Orioles Magic of Monday night's comeback win over Diamondbacks and the star power of Jeremiah Jackson and Pete Alonso to make an early-season memory for Birds fans. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles Magic of Monday comeback win over Diamondbacks at Camden Yards first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Given the weekend's injuries to Adley Rutschman, Ryan Mountcastle and Tyler O"Neill to add to Zach Eflin's Tommy John surgery last week, not much is ideal for rookie manager Craig Albernaz and the Baltimore Orioles just three weeks into a chaotic season of attrition. But, after taking two of three from the San Francisco Giants at Camden Yards, Luke Jones and Nestor are more than satisfied with the over .500 run in a mediocre-so-far division. The post Luke Jones and Nestor dust off after three Orioles injuries and a pair of wins against Giants first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

What classic rock rocker hasn't played air guitar to "Just Between You And Me"? So when Nestor got a chance to chat about the Montreal side of April Wine as they hit the road with the triumphant return of Triumph this spring, he had plenty of questions for Brian Greenway, who joined the band in 1977 and continues to bring the music to the masses. The post Brian Greenway of April Wine takes Nestor on a Canadian classic rock tour and Quebec history lesson first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

In the heat of the night, Canadian musician Luke Doucet got a heavenly call from legendary Bryan Adams to join his band – but he had to learn 26 songs in three days and meet them to play in Puerto Rico in 72 hours. Nestor saw three of those magical South American shows in Montevideo, Santiago and Bogota and tracked down Sarah McLachlan's regular guitar player in Toronto to have him tell one of the greatest rock and roll stories ever told. It was more than a one night love affair for the reckless kid who wanted to rock from Winnipeg… The post Canadian musician Luke Doucet tells Nestor how he magically wound up in Bryan Adams band in South America first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

It's the time of the year for mock drafts and dirty NFL rumors and Gary Davenport of Bleacher Report returns to give his thoughts on the draft and an AFC primer as the Baltimore Ravens have the 14th pick on the board and many directions for a future with new head coach Jesse Minter and Lamar Jackson in the prime of his career. The post Gary Davenport of Bleacher Report gives Nestor an AFC primer for the NFL Draft as Ravens pick 14th first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

It's been 43 years since Orioles legend Ken Singleton celebrated our last World Series win here in Baltimore and we've all been awaiting the next parade. The Sparks resident and longtime voice of the New York Yankees begins another season with Nestor as the balls and strikes change but his love for our community and commitment to the Cool Kids Campaign remains strong and sincere. Never a bad day to talk baseball, golf and some old Earl Weaver stories with Singy... The post Orioles legend Ken Singleton visits with Nestor for another MLB season and Cool Kids Campaign love first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

We visit with legendary super agent Leigh Steinberg several times a year and just talk football, life, business and the modern athlete. If you know of his rocky and wildly successful journey, you know he wants to share his wisdom on the sunny side of the street and his newest book, "The Comeback," is his playbook for turning life's setbacks into your greatest victories. We also chatted about the Maxx Crosby situation with Eric DeCosta and the Ravens and the significance of trust in the NFL business world. The post Legendary sports agent Leigh Steinberg gives Nestor the playbook for The Comeback and tales of overcoming despair first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

It's always the hardest topic to discuss in our community but we are always here to educate and help victims of sexual assault. Laura Clary from the GBMC S.A.F.E. (Sexual Assault Forensic Examination) team invites Nestor to "Walk A Mile In Their Shoes" on April 17th in Towson in the 11th annual event that is a fundraiser and an awareness campaign to help anyone in need after the worst trauma any human can imagine. Come walk with us! The post Laura Clary of GBMC SAFE team invites Nestor to Walk A Mile In Their Shoes on April 17th in Towson first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

As part of our fun chatting with Canadian musicians and legends this spring, we welcomed Derry Grehan of Honeymoon Suite for a visit to discuss the old MTV and Much Music days and a new album, "Wake Me Up When The Sun Goes Down." Who didn't love the song and video "New Girl Now"? Time to feel it again... The post Derry Grehan of Honeymoon Suite tells Nestor about new album and talk Canadian and MTV music history first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

There are lots of fun ways to win money when you play The Maryland Lottery but the second edition of The Big Spin is memorably awesome. In our weekly visit with Executive Director John Martin, we discuss when the winners and big spinners arrive at the Montgomery Park headquarters for their turn at the wheel of big winning. The post John Martin of The Maryland Lottery gives Nestor the lowdown on The Big Spin and new spring games first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Our longtime friend and television executive Jim Williams returns to examine the evolving and quickly changing MLB media model as MASN disintegrates and 10 teams were searching for local ways to distribute 162 baseball games in each market. Here, Nestor gets a professional MLB primer on money, networks and future of watching the games from outside the stadium. The post Media examiner Jim Williams gives Nestor a MLB primer on money, networks and future of watching baseball first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

After a sloppy weekend sweep in Pittsburgh, the Orioles took advantage of decent pitching and cold bats in Chicago, closing out a trio of wins that buoys the upcoming home stand against San Francisco and Arizona with some renewed optimism. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all elements of a Birds team that is navigating a choppy start to the season with more injuries and help needed on the mound. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles sweep of White Sox and look ahead to Giants first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Sure, we give Pittsburgh a hard time but once we saw that the newest Orioles superstar Pete Alonso took his guys to The Clemente Museum when the Birds flew in, we knew it was time to reach to our old pal Duane Rieder in Da 'Burgh to invite us behind the scenes for 21 tales of Roberto Clemente that only the curator of this fabulous place can bring to life. The post Duane Rieder of The Clemente Museum in Pittsburgh invites Nestor behind the scenes for 21 tales first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Our PGA pro Ed Miller of Pine Ridge and Classic 5 Golf gets Nestor ready to smell the azaleas outside Butler Cabin and a full preview of The Masters in Augusta as he prepares for another turn on the fairway on the most famous golf course in the world. It's golf season, Baltimore! The post PGA pro Ed Miller of Pine Ridge and Classic 5 Golf gets Nestor ready to smell the azaleas of Butler Cabin and The Masters in Augusta first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

It certainly made news throughout the NFL that two-time MVP Lamar Jackson was present on the first day of the Baltimore Ravens offseason program. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the work ahead for rookie head coach Jesse Minter as Eric DeCosta and the scouting department have their hands full in trying to improve last year's disappointing 8-9 roster. Lots of question marks and possibilities ahead with the 14th pick in two weeks at the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens getting Lamar in the building and draft options two weeks before Pick 14 first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Nothing has been ideal for the Baltimore Orioles pitching thus far but the past two days of Norfolk rescues for the bullpen have come from unlikely sources. This time it was Brandon Young returning for a spot start on a cold night in Chicago that got the Birds a victory after an ugly sweep in Pittsburgh. Luke Jones and Nestor tip their caps to Povich and Young and wonder when the bats will warm up this spring. The post Luke Jones and Nestor tip cap to Brandon Young for quality spot start and wonder when bats awaken first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Since the injury to Zach Eflin last week, the Baltimore Orioles have been cobbling together innings from Norfolk call-ups and Dean Kremer hasn't even gotten the call just yet. Luke Jones and Nestor talk pitching depth and bullpen taxing by Orioles bad starters after Pittsburgh sweep and some innings eaters in Cade Povich and Brendan Young in the chill of Chicago. The post Luke Jones and Nestor talk pitching depth and bullpen taxing by Orioles bad starters after Pittsburgh sweep first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

There were not many signs of life in Pittsburgh this weekend for the scuffling Baltimore Orioles, who were swept by the Pirates and are headed to to frigid Chicago with ice cold bats. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss with disgust the Orioles lost Easter weekend at The Confluence. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss with disgust the Orioles lost Easter weekend in Pittsburgh first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Our pal Dave Sheinin covered the whole wide world of sports for The Washington Post for three decades and made his first post-exit interview with Nestor a classic, discussing his best journeys to Jamaica and China with Usain Bolt and a life spent near the pool of Michael Phelps. And then there were all of the World Series games and baseball insider tales. The post Former Washington Post sportswriter Dave Sheinin returns to discuss sports journalism and Orioles first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

You can't make the case for the present of the New York Yankees without knowing about the past. Author Mike Vaccaro tells Nestor tales of The Bosses Of The Bronx and talks baseball history and the legend and lore of the late, great George Steinbrenner and his impact on the franchise and MLB in his latest book. The post New York author Mike Vaccaro tells Nestor tales of The Bosses Of The Bronx and talks baseball history first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

It was the mediocre start that a 3-3 opening home stand would indicate and with Zach Eflin on the shelf and the bullpen uncertainly, Luke Jones and Nestor get Baltimore Orioles fans ready for the road in Pittsburgh and Chicago and talk some April Fools' hijinks and Sidd Finch amidst the early spring weather reports. The post Luke Jones and Nestor get Orioles fans ready for the road in Pittsburgh and Chicago and recap first homestand first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Times have changed quickly for Orioles baseball fans regarding payroll and hope, and venerable author and Baltimorean Joel Poiley has noticed from his Florida perch. The longtime sportswriter returns to talk MLB and balls and strikes with Nestor as a promising season gets underway at Camden Yards. The post Author Joel Poiley returns to talk baseball and balls and strikes with Nestor as Orioles begin promising season first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

If you missed the sold-out run of local newspaper legend Dan Rodricks' amazing play, "No Mean City: Baltimore 1966," it looks like you'll have another chance next year. The incredible success and rave reviews brought the longtime Baltimore columnist back to chat with Nestor about his observations about the time, place, baseball and storylines in our city that haven't aged – or changed – in some ways over the past 60 years. The post Dan Rodricks returns to discuss success of No Mean City 1966 play and future of American democracy first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Spring has sprung a bevy of new games and ways to win with the Maryland Lottery. Executive Director John Martin of The Maryland Lottery returns with Nestor to discuss some of the newest Maryland Treasures art and a bunch of big winners around the state as the weather blooms in Baltimore and beyond. The post John Martin of The Maryland Lottery and Nestor discuss Maryland Treasures art and big winners first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Our all-time favorite brother-of-a-Hall-of-Famer Mark Mussina returns to begin another baseball season but this one has been greatly altered – and improved – by "the system" getting the calls right. Moose joins Nestor to discuss umpiring, the strike zone and the new ABS rules in MLB and why it's quickly become hailed as one of the greatest improvements in the game in a generation. The post Mark Mussina joins Nestor to discuss umpiring, the strike zone and new ABS rules in MLB first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

We love our partners and sponsors at Baltimore Positive and we love it more when they love local sports as much as we do. Zach Dermer of Farnen and Dermer and The Comfort Guys joins Nestor to discuss an up-and-down first week of Orioles season and why you need to get spring maintenance so your summer doesn't get as a hot and bothered as a manager trying to argue with the machine of the new ABS umpiring system. You'll keep a cooler head. The post Zach Dermer of The Comfort Guys joins Nestor to catch up on spring cleaning and Baltimore basebal first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

A new coach. A failed trade. The loss of some key players, including center Tyler Linderbaum. It's been three months of action and reaction but are the Baltimore Ravens improving this offseason? Luke Jones and Nestor reset the turbulent offseason of general manager Eric DeCosta as the NFL Draft approaches in Pittsburgh on April 23rd. The post Luke Jones and Nestor reset turbulent offseason of Baltimore Ravens as draft approaches first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

We knew the Orioles would need Dean Kremer back in Baltimore at some point but we didn't think it'd be this soon. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Tuesday night elbow injury to Zach Eflin and the current bullpen strain for the Birds as the first week proves choppy for rookie skipper Craig Albernaz. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss elbow injury to Zach Eflin and bullpen strain for Orioles as first week proves choppy for Albernaz first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

As the Washington Capitals spin toward out of the playoffs, it appears that The Great Eight is skating his last shifts in a legendary NHL career. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss balls and strikes and the end of the Alex Ovechkin Era in D.C. as April 15th looms for your taxes. The post Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss balls and strikes, Ovechkin and tax plans for success first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Pete Alonso hits first homer as Oriole in Tuesday's 8-5 loss to Texas The post Pete Alonso hits first homer as Oriole in Tuesday's 8-5 loss to Texas first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

With the first week of baseball in action, our longtime baseball insider Allen McCallum discusses Orioles early strengths and weaknesses and the much-discussed ABS system of balls and strikes with Nestor. The post Allen McCallum dicsusses Orioles early strengths and weaknesses with Nestor as MLB season opens first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

It's been a revolutionary, game-changing concept for the sports of baseball. The first weekend of the ABS system and the challenges of pitchers, catchers and hitters has changed the strategy every night in MLB. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the concerns, drama and impact of the "new" and improved strike zone. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss first weekend of Orioles baseball and ABS system in MLB first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Sure, it's a 5-year, $68 million commitment to a starting pitcher who hadn't even thrown a pitch for the Baltimore Orioles, but let Luke Jones and Nestor tell you what makes sense about the dollars that Mike Elias gave new hurler Shane Baz and why it happened now. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Shane Baz contract and risk for Mike Elias and Orioles first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Seven strong innings from Trevor Rogers and a packed Oriole Park at Camden Yards kicked off the 2026 campaign in grand style with a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. Luke Jones and Nestor recap a successful Opening Day in Baltimore and opine about how true quality starting pitching can take the Birds to new heights with a soft schedule and lots to recommend the squad in the early going. The post Luke Jones and Nestor recap a successful Opening Day in Baltimore as Orioles beat Twins behind strong effort from Rogers first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

We believe the Baltimore Orioles will hit the ball this year but will they catch it? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss last year's bad defense, poor start and how the many hopeful bats of the Birds should pound their into a playoff caliber team as Opening Day awaits. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss bad defense and many hopeful bats of Orioles as Opening Day awaits first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

We love the starting rotation but about that untested bullpen? Luke Jones and Nestor get you ready for Opening Day and beyond with a full preview of the 2026 Baltimore Orioles and where the Birds will be flying in the American League East this summer – and hopefully, into the fall. The post Luke Jones and Nestor preview Orioles pitching and prep for long MLB season in bullpen for Birds first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

 With all of the uncertainty with Major League Baseball labor and media, it's a pivotal year for the leadership of the sport – on and off the field. Our sports business professor Marty Conway drops by for a primer on the state of MLB and what it means for David Rubenstein and Michael Arougheti in trying to heal and grow the shrinking state of the Baltimore Orioles brand locally. The post Sports business professor Marty Conway joins Nestor to discuss all Orioles realities with stadium, revenue, labor and downtown Baltimore future first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Allen McCallum and Luke Jones join Nestor for a full Orioles preview for Opening Day The post Allen McCallum and Luke Jones join Nestor for a full Orioles preview for Opening Day first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Our Secretary of Kindness Grace Foxwell Murdock tells Nestor how doing 12 acts of kindness every day will change his life. Kindness is magic! Let her show you... The post Our Secretary of Kindness Grace Foxwell Murdock tells Nestor how doing 12 acts of kindness every day will change his life first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

It's been quite a few years of change in tone with our visits with guitarist Rik Emmett, whose Triumph music has lived in the vault of classic rock radio for four decades but the band that last toured in 1993 was brought back together again last summer through hockey and the magic power of the music. Now 72, along with Gil Moore and Mike Levine and some great musicians, they're going back on the road this spring and Nestor has a lot of questions for his Canadian baseball friend and poet about this very unexpected reunion tour. The post Rik Emmett of Triumph tells Nestor all about taking band on road for first time in four decades first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Our pal and longtime video producer Gregg Landry of Towson Transfers returns to discuss using your spring cleaning to save all of those essential memories locked on paper and videotape and old media formats and getting your history modernized right here locally. The post Gregg Landry of Towson Transfers returns to discuss saving those memories and making even more first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

It's always a wind-ranging flow when we invite Baltimore Magazine senior editor Ron Cassie by on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour but baseball was bound to be the main course this time at Gertrude's in the aftermath of a New York Mets' slugger signing to become a Baltimore Orioles hope this offseason. From MLB labor to The BMA art, spring into a long conversation about Pete Alonso, Frank Robinson, race and the future of the sport. The post Baltimore magazine editor Ron Cassie returns for baseball chatter and the art of Pete Alonso coming to Camden Yards first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Maxx Crosby finally got to speak his mind and it's pretty clear his journey to Owings Mills last week didn't go as planned. Luke Jones and Nestor reset the Ravens offseason and wonder why Jesse Minter and Eric DeCosta avoided him upon his arrival at The Castle and what impact his words will have around the NFL. The post Luke Jones and Nestor reset Ravens offseason after Maxx Crosby speaks out on his Baltimore visit first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The Smalltimore journey continues on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour as Nicole Massoni and Terry Cook welcome Nestor to Massoni's in Perry Hall for food, family, laughs and some old stories about Bob Ehrlich, Dundalk, Chuck and Brooks, the Governor's Mansion in Annapolis and how sports and community brings us all together. The post Nicole Massoni and Terry Cook welcome Nestor to Massoni's in Perry Hall for food, family and laughs first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

It's been too long since we've spent some quality time with ESPN legend Tim Kurkjian talking about baseball. The one-time Baltimore Sun beat writer for the Orioles joins his one-time colleague Nestor to discuss the state of Major League Baseball and the hope of Birdland as we get ready for first pitch and Opening Day at Camden Yards. The post ESPN legend Tim Kurkjian joins Nestor to discuss state of MLB and hope of Baltimore Orioles first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Ann Mannix Brown of The BMA joins Nestor and Ron Cassie at Gertrude's to discuss the legend and lore of Amy Sherald The post Ann Mannix Brown of The BMA joins Nestor and Ron Cassie at Gertrude's to discuss the legend and lure of Amy Sherald first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The lords of the realm will be back in full force as Major League Baseball is once again staring at a less-than-desirable labor war brewing between the players and owners. Eric Fisher of Front Office Sports gets Nestor primed for the MLB season on the field and how the contentious labor situation will inevitably affect this season and everything that follows. The post Eric Fisher of Front Office Sports gets Nestor primed for MLB season and an offseason of labor war first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Local attorney Robbie Leonard discusses the reality of American politics for Democrats seeking checks and balances with Nestor at Costas Inn in Dundalk on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. Wanna run for office? He did a couple of times and updates us on what it means to be a member of the Democratic National Committee. The post Local attorney Robbie Leonard discusses the reality of American politics for Democrats seeking checks and balances first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.