Podcast appearances and mentions of Luke Jones

There will be no place for Brandon Hyde to hide if this continues. Sure, he didn't buy the groceries (or the pitching) but the manager is usually the first one to go when a promising baseball team disappoints like the in-progress collapse of the 2025 Baltimore Orioles. Or, maybe it's just a hitting coach or two? But in-season firings certainly feel immigrant after another Birds' sweep in Minnesota where the bats remained painfully silent. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what happens next for failing and flailing Orioles headed to Anaheim first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

As the losses mount and problems arise daily for the Baltimore Orioles, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what possible changes could be coming for this disappointing and under-performing squad – and what it means to the big picture of growth for new ownership amidst turmoil on the field.Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what possible changes could be coming for freefalling Orioles The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what possible changes could be coming for free falling Orioles first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The Baltimore Orioles are a terrible baseball team right now. On a 100-loss pace after striking out 17 times and getting just three hits in another 9-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Stink. Stank. Stunk. Luke Jones and Nestor are getting fatigued by the awfulness of it all... The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles total malaise in Minnesota first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

So much disappointment for the fans; so many bad beats for the baseball team. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the rut of the Orioles after the team hit four home runs on Sunday and still lost by five runs after surrendering seven homers to the Kansas City Royals. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the rut of Orioles after Royals hit 7 home runs in another loss first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh indicated that the future of the kicking position in Baltimore would be based on football, not the NFL investigation into the 16 women who have alleged improprieties during massage sessions. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Justin Tucker saga and the team's eschewing of a "zero tolerance" policy when drafting edge rusher Mike Green, who had two sexual assault allegations while in college. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Justin Tucker and Mike Green and the Ravens lies about zero tolerance in Baltimore first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The scandal and saga of the Justin Tucker disgrace is over for the Baltimore Ravens. On Monday, they "moved on" from the kicker. Luke Jones and Nestor react and opine about the Ravens' discharge of Justin Tucker for football reasons. (It couldn't have been the 16 allegations of predatory sexual behavior by women all over town...) The post Luke Jones and Nestor react and opine about Ravens discharge of Justin Tucker for football reasons first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The Baltimore Orioles finally won a series, beating the New York Yankees twice at Camden Yards this week. The obvious pitching problems and mostly silent bats continue to perplex Luke Jones and Nestor as the Birds look to take another series from the Kansas City Royals. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the total bad look of scuffling Baltimore Orioles first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

No franchise or staff of scouts is more prepared to draft every April than the Baltimore Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor dissect the eleven position players that Eric DeCosta selected in the NFL Draft over the weekend and the one kicker who will be in the Loop for all that follows life after Justin Tucker in Baltimore. The post Luke Jones and Nestor dissect Ravens draft picks and direction after Justin Tucker first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The Orioles are taking beatings this month that no one in MLB could've predicted. Luke Jones and Nestor continue a chat about the exasperation and disappointment at the Birdland malaise and lack of fight – and starting pitching – on this beleaguered club as the Yankees crush the return of Kyle Gibson to Baltimore. The post Luke Jones and Nestor continue a spring of exasperation and disappointment at Orioles malaise and lack of fight first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

He's not a Number One starter but Tomoyuki Sugano has emerged as a solid rotation piece for the Orioles, who finally got a win on Monday night against the New York Yankees. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Japanese veteran missing the bats of the Bronx Bombers and pitching out of trouble early to give the Birds a chance to win. Ryan O'Hearn did the rest. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Sugano missing sweet spot in huge win over Yankees first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

With another listless weekend of baseball in Detroit and a bad sweep at the hands of the Tigers in the books, the first-place in the AL East New York Yankees arrive at Camden Yards with a battered, reeling version of the last-place Baltimore Orioles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles implosion and demand accountability for all concerned as the season has quickly turned into a free fall. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles implosion and accountability from all concerned as Yankees arrive in Baltimore first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

There is plenty of football to discuss in the aftermath of a weekend of 11 additions to the Baltimore Ravens' roster but the big kick in the room belongs to Eric DeCosta and the front office now that Tyler Loop appears to be the new kicker in Owings Mills. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the biggest offseason story in the city for the football franchise and what happens next... The post Luke Jones and Nestor recap very active Baltimore Ravens draft and update Tucker and kicker job first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The Orioles finally won a 2-1 game in Washington to avoid a sweep on Thursday night but Luke Jones and Nestor continue to talk about the fundamental roster problems of a scuffling Birds' squad that has stacked too many losses early to feel good about the pitching and defense. The post Luke Jones and Nestor talk about Orioles losing too many April baseball games first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens first round selection of Georgia safety Malaki Starks to bolster defense The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens first round selection of Georgia safety Malaki Starks to bolster defense first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The pitching is battered and bad. The bats have been silent and morale appears near rock bottom. The Baltimore Orioles are in a bad spot and Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the job of Brandon Hyde – the motivator and manager – as the slump worsens and the left-handed pitchers on the other side stack up on the hill. Twenty four runs allowed on Sunday. One lousy hit for the offense on Tuesday. Something's gotta give... The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss job of Brandon Hyde and one hit in Washington for Orioles first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

After a 24-2 beat down in his latest start, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder what happens next for Charlie Morton and the Baltimore Orioles' beleaguered starting rotation with the season teetering in the wrong direction (already). Bad times in Birdland and no answers for the injured and American League's worst rotation. Up next: the Washington Nationals. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the disaster of Orioles starting pitching and Morton first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

In the aftermath of the best Orioles' start of the year on the hill, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss any hope of consistent Orioles' prosperity in the starting rotation after a much-welcomed strong seven-inning effort from Tomoyuki Sugano on Thursday night. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles prosperity after Sugano solid start and bats awakening first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

High expectations, young bats and "veteran" starting pitching have been a toxic early-season mix for the Baltimore Orioles, who are scuffling to hit the baseball. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the listless state of Birdland after Tuesday's loss to the Cleveland Guardians. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss woeful state of Orioles after Tuesday loss to Guardians first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

On a night with a great start from Dean Kremer and a clean sheet from the Orioles' bullpen, Luke Jones and Nestor the discuss a sign of pitching prosperity and an awakening from the bat of Jackson Holliday in grand slam win over the Cleveland Guardians. Beware: fashion statements within... The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles prosperity with solid Kremer start and Holliday grand slam win first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The annual April fools' ruse that is the Baltimore Ravens' pre-draft luncheon – aka "The Liars' Luncheon" – provided a few insights into Mark Andrews and no surprises on the roster needs. But, once again, the Justin Tucker scandal they'd love to make "go away" is still kicking on draft weekend. Luke Jones and Nestor go through the lies and truths of the gathering of selected media for a league-mandated buffet of comedy and eras. And delicious ravioli. The post Luke Jones and Nestor go through the lies and truths of Baltimore Ravens pre-NFL Draft Liars Luncheon first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

It was nearly three decades ago when Nestor dubbed the Baltimore Ravens' Pre-Draft Press Conference "The Liars' Luncheon." So, it's fitting that Luke Jones joins him here for straights truths about the Eric DeCosta "process" that began with Ozzie Newsome and will deftly navigate next weekend's NFL Draft with owner Steve Bisciotti asking hard questions of his football people. The Ravens do this better than anyone. The post Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for NFL Draft and assess Ravens needs by position first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The on-again, off-again bats of the young Baltimore Orioles lineup has been even more disappointing than the injured and patchwork pitching staff. After a bullpen meltdown against Toronto, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles' mostly youthful bats needing to save season with clutch hits to cover for the pitching that doesn't figure to improve much in the coming weeks. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles young bats needing to save season with clutch hits first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The struggles of the Baltimore Orioles' starting staff have been well documented but on Sunday it was the bullpen that became arsonists in a three-run ballgame. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Birds' ugly loss with a focus on the stresses of the relief corps when the top-end of the rotation doesn't go deep into games. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles ugly Sunday loss and bullpen woes first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The concerns for the pitching of the Baltimore Orioles remains a reality but the absence of runs and runners and hits and good plate appearances has been the most unsettling feature of a lousy start in a season of great promise. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss some grave concerns about the Birds' early failures on mound and at the plate and where solutions might be coming. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss grave concern about Orioles early failures on mound and at the plate first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

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. The post Mark Viviano and Luke Jones talk Orioles expectations and local media attrition in Baltimore with Nestor first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The news about Zach Eflin being shut down leaves us wondering what the entire Orioles rotation will look like next week. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the pitching depth and sluggish bats on the Birds as they exit Arizona and head home for a wet weekend against Toronto. At least Cedric Mullins is seeing the ball well... The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Eflin lat strain and Orioles bat problems in Arizona first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

On a night when the Orioles got Gunnar Henderson back on track and beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 in Phoenix, the post-game concern for the early exit of ace Zach Eflin looms large for a rotation and pitching staff that is already on fumes for quality starts in April. Luke Jones and Nestor stay up late this week as the Birds try to win their first series of the season. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Eflin early departure and Gunnar bat awakening in Arizona first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The Orioles haven't won a series so far this season and head to Arizona a sub-.500 effort with some glaring problems. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the injuries, lack of pitching depth, defensive miscues and streaky bats of the Birds as the lineups of Brandon Hyde and institutional philosophy of Mike Elias collide on the field. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss another series loss for Orioles in Kansas City and pitching problems first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

In the aftermath of a second no-so-great start by 41-year old Orioles pitcher Charlie Morton, Luke Jones and Nestor talked about the importance of getting Gunnar Henderson back in the lineup in Kansas City and then veered into the John Harbaugh and Steve Bisciotti lovefest on the team website and the buzz of new leadership for Terps basketball in College Park. The post Luke Jones and Nestor sound off on Morton pitching, Harbaugh and Bisciotti chumming and Buzz Williams coming to Terps first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Having watched Corbin Burnes look the part of a Number One starter last season, Luke Jones and Nestor look ahead to whatever Mike Elias will need to do to find the kind of performances that the Red Sox newest ace Garrett Crochet delivered on Wednesday night against the Orioles at Camden Yards. No offense, Zach Eflin, but the Birds still have some work to do on the front of the rotation. And that will define this season by October's end... The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Crochet, great pitching and Orioles top of rotation issue first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

After Grayson Rodriguez went down in spring training, we knew this rotation was going to look shaky as the Orioles' season began but the first week has been a preview of what's to come and that means the relief corps will become taxed. Luke Jones and Nestor go to the hill on the Orioles' early-season pitching issues of depth and bodies in bullpen. The post Luke Jones and Nestor go to the hill on Orioles pitching issues of depth and bodies in bullpen first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

All is very quiet in Owings Mills and the aftermath of the NFL Owners Meetings in Florida but owner Steve Bisciotti (quietly) inked head coach John Harbaugh to a three-year extension and team president Sashi Brown defended keeping Justin Tucker on the roster. Luke Jones and Nestor turn their lonely eyes from lots of baseball to some spring attention onto Ravens' talking points as "zero tolerance" continues to be a laughable concept within the franchise. The post Luke Jones and Nestor spring attention onto Ravens talking points as Tucker remains and draft looms first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

It was a glorious day for baseball in Baltimore on Monday and the Orioles got the job done on the field. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a victorious Opening Day for the Birds and the real concerns of the loss of outfielder Colton Cowser with a broken thumb and concerns about the depth and defense in his lengthy absence. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss victorious Opening Day for Orioles and Cowser injury first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

It's Opening Day in Baltimore and the clouds that hang over the start of the season have already begun with injuries and a split in Toronto. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss getting Gunnar Henderson on the field and where the innings are coming as Albert Suarez is the latest to leave the bullpen for the IL. Plenty of baseball ahead and a long season here at Baltimore Positive. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Opening Day in Baltimore and Orioles challenges ahead first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The Maryland Terps season ended with a thud in a Sweet 16 loss to Florida but the madness of March was much more about the dangling head coach and the swirling rumors of his imminent departure for greener pastures at Villanova. Luke Jones and Nestor assess the mess left behind when the highest paid employee of the state has no loyalty to the school, program or his "student athletes" in the NIL and portal era. The post Luke Jones and Nestor assess the mess left behind Terps loss to Florida and Willard rumors first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

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. The post Luke Jones and Nestor ponder the Orioles bottom heavy pitching prospects with Gibson return first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

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. The post Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post joins Nestor and Luke to talk Opening Day realities for Orioles first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

It wasn't the most consistent performance against a pesky Colorado State Rams squad but the Maryland Terps managed to hit big shots down the stretch in Seattle on Sunday night and Baltimore's Derik Queen wanted the ball and got it to send the program to its first Sweet 16 since 2016. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the rare air of San Francisco on Thursday night and a chance to stalk history against Florida. The post Luke Jones and Nestor pay homage to Queen as Terps head to Sweet 16 hitting royal red shot first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

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. The post Luke Jones and Nestor try to sort out Bautista, bullpen and the bump as Orioles prepare for opener first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

If Eric DeCosta could've scripted the Baltimore Ravens' goals and expectations in NFL free agency, it couldn't have gone any better. Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss Ronnie Stanley, DeAndre Hopkins, Mark Andrews, Ben Cleveland and the always expanding "zero tolerance" policy of John Harbaugh in Owings Mills as the April 24th draft appears on the horizon. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens offseason moves so far and look ahead to draft needs first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

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? The post Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for Opening Day and final week of Orioles spring prep first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

With the early days of free agency now a scoreboard, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the addition of veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and the retention of Ronnie Stanley as big victories for the offseason of Eric DeCosta and the Baltimore Ravens. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss DeAndre Hopkins addition to Ravens offense and Lamar attack first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Eric DeCosta and the Baltimore Ravens manage this time of the year as well as any team in the league so there are very few surprises. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the departure of Patrick Mekari, Brandon Stephens and Malik Harrison in the early tampering period of NFL free agency. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens departures of Mekari, Stephens and Harrison via free agency first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

High stakes, higher salaries and big changes are always the tone of NFL free agency but before the tampering is even over many star players have decided the grass might be greener staying home. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Baltimore Ravens and Ronnie Stanley coming together for three more years and $60 million to continue to protect Lamar Jackson during this run of excellence and collective disappointment. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens and Ronnie Stanley coming together for 3 more years in front of Lamar first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

With the news that Grayson Rodriguez and Andrew Kittredge will begin the season off the field, we wonder whether Mike Elias will be out buying more pricey relief pitching in a sport with no salary cap. Luke Jones and Nestor debate the Baltimore Orioles' pitching needs and the threshold for payroll in the world of David Rubenstein. The money and tough-talk financial realities of small-market MLB in this one... The post Luke Jones and Nestor debate Orioles pitching needs and Rubenstein threshold for payroll first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

With the word that Grayson Rodriguez and Andrew Kittredge will begin the season on the IL, Luke Jones and Nestor express concern for how many hits the Baltimore Orioles can take before Opening Day in Toronto in less than three weeks. The post Luke Jones and Nestor express concern for Gunnar and Grayson as pains of March take hold of Orioles in Sarasota first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

It's never the biggest week of the year for the Baltimore Ravens, who rarely delve deeply into free agency but this week will reveal the future of Ronnie Stanley and the offensive line. Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for the tampering period and the options of both sides in a weird window of negotiations and news. You'll want to be on the WNST Baltimore Positive Text Service this week! The post Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for the tampering period and Ronnie Stanley decision for Ravens first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The Orioles' starting rotation isn't built for the long haul but a promising early spring from the starters and the welcomed relief of having Felix Bautista back on the bump has Luke Jones and Nestor cautiously optimistic about Mike Elias' ability to piece together a one-year program with Tomoyuki Sugano, Charlie Morton and the remaining cast from last season. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles spring training pitching plans and prep for Opening Day first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

We are a week away from the tampering period of NFL free agency and Luke Jones and I continue to read the purple tea leaves about Justin Tucker, Mark Andrews and Ronnie Stanley as the Baltimore Ravens try to run, hide, tuck and roll during an NFL investigation in Owings Mills. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss continued fallout of Tucker scandal and Ravens march through combine first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Our mindset determines what we are willing to entertain as an option. Being willing to wean ourselves off of conventional approaches to agriculture and experiment with regenerative agriculture is no different. Luke Jones, Consultant with Understanding Ag, joins me to discuss the process he has seen work well in helping people change their mindset and...