Nelson Barnes II

Nelson Barnes II

Joined: Nov 29, 2018

I am an avid Orioles, Ravens, Wizards, and Caps fan. I travel, and give unique insights into the local teams of the DMV. You will always be sure to see a great take on sports stories, scores and opinionated topics from the sports world.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - APRIL 07: Fans walk outside the stadium before the start of the Baltimore Orioles home opener against the New York Yankees at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 07, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

From Oriole Park to Camden Yards: Unknown Baltimore Orioles baseball history

Japan's Kazuma Okamoto runs to the first base as he hits a double during the World Baseball Classic (WBC) quarter-final game between Japan and Italy at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 16, 2023. (Photo by Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFP) (Photo by YUICHI YAMAZAKI/AFP via Getty Images)

It’s time we give the World Baseball Classic the respect it deserves

Feb 25, 2019; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; Home plate umpire David Rackley (86) stands in front of the pitch clock during a spring training game between the Houston Astros and the New York Mets at FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

MLB’s new rules more a reflection of a different generation

Jul 10, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles fan react during the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Orioles: After years of futility, they are turning the corner

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 26: Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred (R) talks with General manager James Click (L) of the Houston Astros prior to Game One of the World Series between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on October 26, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

MLB coming back does not absolve anyone from criticism

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 17: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres celebrates after hitting a grand slam against the Texas Rangers in the top of the eighth inning at Globe Life Field on August 17, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

MLB: 4 Reasons to abolish baseball’s unwritten rules

HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 25: Home plate umpire Clint Vondrak motions to manager Joe Maddon #70 of the Los Angeles Angels who was complaining after Shohei Ohtani #17 was called oput on strikes during game two of a doubleheader at Minute Maid Park on August 25, 2020 in Houston, Texas. Maddon was ejected from the game. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Dear MLB, The time to replace Umpires has come

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 09: Ramon Laureano #22 of the Oakland Athletics charges towards the Houston Astros dugout after he was hit by a pitch in the bottom of the seventh inning at RingCentral Coliseum on August 09, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: The troubles won’t end soon

(Original Caption) Houston, Texas. Interior views of the Astrodome stadium, August, 1965.

MLB: 3 Reasons why cookie-cutter stadiums were phased out

BALTIMORE, MD - CIRCA 1983: Cal Ripken Jr. #8 of the Baltimore Orioles makes a throw to first base during a Major League baseball game circa 1983 at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. Cal Ripken Jr. played for the Orioles from 1981-2001. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Uniform Analysis: 1971 to 1988 Baltimore Orioles

BALTIMORE, MD - OCTOBER 11, 1969: Members of the Baltimore Orioles line up along the thirdbase line prior to the start of Game 1 of the World Series on October 11, 1969 against the New York Mets at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. Those pictured include (L to R): manager Earl Weaver #4, outfielder Don Buford #9, outfielder Paul Blair #6, outfielder Frank Robinson #20; first baseman Boog Powell, thirdbaseman Brooks Robinson #5, catcher Elrod Hendricks #10 and second baseman Davey Johnson #15. (Photo by: Kidwiler Collection/Diamond Images/Getty Images)

Baltimore Orioles: Uniform Analysis of the 1966-1970 O’s

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 27: Gerrit Cole #45 of the Houston Astros reacts against the Washington Nationals in Game Five of the 2019 World Series at Nationals Park on October 27, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Why The 2017 Houston Astros’ Cheating Allegations Should Bother You

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: A general view of the Baltimore Orioles and Seattle Mariners game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 22, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Baltimore Orioles: What the Nationals championship means going forward

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 30: Manager Dave Martinez #4 of the Washington Nationals hoists the Commissioners Trophy after defeating the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series in Game Seven of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals championship should give hope to many

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 14: Fans watch the game in the rain between the Baltimore Orioles and the Chicago White Sox in the sixth inning against the at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 14, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Baltimore Orioles: Thoughts about Putting the 2020 FanFest On Ice

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: A general view of the Baltimore Orioles and Seattle Mariners game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 22, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

The Baltimore Orioles, a season in review