Baltimore's Big Morning Show

Tuesday's full show - June 3rd, 2025

Ed and Rob took some time from the opening hour of Tuesday's BBMS to preview this week's Orioles vs Mariners series. Would taking two of three prove the O's are back?

Ed and Rob took some time from the second hour of Tuesday's BBMS to debate if Baltimore is a football town or a baseball town. Does it really matter? Should they support both teams equally?

Ed and Rob took some time from Tuesday's BBMS to discuss Lions C Frank Rognow's decision to retire at the age of 29. Should we get used to players deciding to hang it up before their bodies are completely wrecked by injuries?

Ed and Rob took some time from the final hour of Tuesday's BBMS to debate if Saquon Barkley was the right player for the cover of Madden 2026. Overall, do you feel the game isn't as popular as it once was?

Ed and Rob took some time from Tuesday's BBMS to preview this week's Orioles vs Mariners series. The O's, winners of six of their last eight, are battling the AL West's best team. Is Seattle a good test to see if the O's have really tuned things around?

Ed and Rob took some time from Tuesday's BBMS to debate the root cause of the Orioles' slip in attendance. Right now, numbers are down eight percent compared to last year. Is the on-the-field product the sole reason?

Ed and Rob took some time from Tuesday's BBMS to discuss the impacts that Colton Cowser's return can have on the Birds. Is he what they need to get back on track and make a run at a Wild Card spot?

Ed and Rob took some time from Tuesday's BBMS to discuss the hopes that players returning from injury, like Colton Cowser and Jordan Westburg, can get the O's back on track. They have less than 50 days until the trade deadline. Is that enough time to resurrect their season?

Ed Norris took some time from Tuesday's BBMS to share his memories of David Simon's The Wire, 23 years after it's debut on HBO.

Ed and Rob took some time from Tuesday's BBMS to talk Ravens with FilmStudyBaltimore.com's Ken McKusick. Some Ravens fans, including members of this show, are hoping that the team will trade for Jalen Ramsey. Is that a smart move from a roster building and monetary standpoint?

Ed and Rob took some time from Tuesday's BBMS to break down the Ravens current cap situation with Russell Street Report's cap-ologist, Brian McFarland. With their post-June 1st cuts, Baltimore has around 18 million in cap space, but do the Ravens really have that much maneuverability?

Ed and Rob took some time from Tuesday's BBMS to discuss the possibility of the Ravens trading for Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey. The Ravens' cap situation is tight, but the Ravens have the trade capital. Should Eric DeCosta do all that he can to make a deal go down?

Monday's full show - June 2nd, 2025

Ed and Rob took some time from the opening hour of Monday's BBMS to discuss the recent injury to Corbin Burnes and then debate if the O's should consider themselves lucky for not re-signing him. Even with an injury, could Baltimore still have benefited from having him in their rotation?

Ed and Rob took some time from the second hour of Monday's BBMS to discuss what 2025 will hold for Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely in 2025. Pro Football Focus had both Andrews and Likely in the top 10 of their "Best TEs of 2025" list. Will Likely "unseat" Andrews as the team's best TE by the end of the year?

Ed and Rob took some time from the third hour of Monday's BBMS to recap the Dodgers' series win over the Yankees and then debate if the NL proved they are the best league in baseball. Did LA just catch New York at a bad time?

Ed and Rob took some time from the final hour of Monday's BBMS to discuss the ever-changing "doghouse" status for members of the O's organization. With Charlie Morton's turnaround, does he deserve to be let out of the fans' doghouse? Should Elias be right there with him?

Ed Norris was joined by Ryan Ripken during Monday's BBMS for a discussion on the O's weekend sweep of the White Sox. The O's are winners of six of their last eight and they're putting a much better product on the field the last 10 days. Are we seeing how winning can be contagious for a struggling team?

Ed Norris took some time from Monday's BBMS to talk Orioles with Steve Melewski. The O's are starting to show some signs of life, especially on the mound, as the Birds starters have recorded five quality start in their last eight games. Is the pitching to key to long term success for the O's over the rest of the season?

Ed and Rob took some time from Monday's BBMS to talk Orioles with Mike Bordick. The O's are winners of six of their last eight games, but they're still searching for more consistency from guys like Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman. Fans are growing impatient, but is more time what Gunnar and Adley need in order for them to grow into well round ball players?

Ed and Rob took some time from Monday's BBMS to recap the weekend's NBA playoffs action with the Undefeated's Jerry Bembry. The Knicks were bounced on Saturday, bringing their title dreams to an end, but should fans be encouraged by how they performed over the last six weeks? And with the NBA Finals looming, did we get the two best teams vying for the championship?

Friday's full show - May 30th, 2025

Ed and Rob took some time from the opening hour of Friday's BBMS to discuss the reports that Cincinnati's Trey Hendrickson is willing to sit out the entirety of the 2025 season if his contract demands aren't met. Who cracks first in this stalemate: Cincy or Hendrickson?

Ed and Rob took some time from the second hour of Friday's BBMS to debate the proposed "5+11" model of seeding the College Football Playoff. Is it the fairest way to make sure all teams at all levels are fairly placed?

Ed and Rob took some time from the third hour of Friday's BBMS to debate the larger impacts of the "premium suites" at M&T Bank Stadium. Could they end up raising ticket prices for all of those who can't even afford to sniff the team's "upgrades"?

Ed and Rob took some time from the final hour of Friday's BBMS to preview this weekend's Orioles vs White Sox series, a battle of AL's two worst teams. If the O's end up losing two of three, are they truly the worst team in the American League?

Ed and Rob were joined by Tim Abeska of 'I Am ALS' during Friday's BBMS to discuss the importance of Lou Gehrig Day, a chance to honor the legacy of a baseball legend and raise awareness of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Ed and Rob took some time from Friday's BBMS to preview this weekend's Orioles vs White Sox series, three games that could put the O's in the cellar of the American League. Injuries have played a huge part in why the O's have the AL's second worst record, but how long can we use that as an excuse?

Ed and Rob took some time from Friday's BBMS to share their reactions to the Orioles' focus on coach John Mabry for a staff position. Are they doing their due diligence to fill a position on Mansolino's staff? Or could this be some insight on what they could do at the managerial position?

Ed and Rob took some time from Friday's BBMS to talk the The Fan's own Cordell Woodland. The Ravens have spent the offseason upgrading their stadium. Cordell was fortunate enough to go on a tour of the "new" Bank on Thursday, but what do those upgrades add to the gameday experience?

Ed and Rob took some time from Friday's BBMS to discuss the premium suite upgrades coming to M&T Bank Stadium and then debate the impact the changes will have on every day fans. Could those who don't have the coin for the new suites ending up being priced out of their own seats?

Ed and Rob took some time from Friday's BBMS to debate if John Harbaugh is being unfairly criticized for the way the Ravens have handled Justin Tucker's dismissal from the team. Harbaugh called the decision "complex", but is that really the best way to describe it?

Ed and Rob took some time from Friday's BBMS to recap the Knicks' game 5 win over the Pacers. Does New York have a real chance at completing a 3-1 comeback? Or are they just delaying their demise at the hands of the Pacers?

Thursday's Full Show - May 29th, 2025

Ed and Rob took some time from the opening hour of Thursday's BBMS to recap another series loss for the O's and a break down of who deserves the blame. Is it on the bats for their lack of timely hitting or the arms for their inability to hold leads?

Ed and Rob took some time from the second hour of Thursday's BBMS to share their thoughts on the recent injury updates on Grayson Rodriguez and Kyle Bradish. Both guys still have six-plus weeks until they could return to the field, but if the O's are fully out of the playoff race, is it worth it?

Ed and Rob took some time from the third hour of Thursday's BBMS to debate the pros and cons of a second straight Oilers vs Panthers Stanley Cup Final. Will we at least get to see the best two teams battle in the Final?

Ed and Rob took some time from the final hour of Thursday's BBMS to debate Joe Burrow's game when compared to Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson. Burrow doesn't have nearly the same level of talent around him when compared to Allen and Jackson, but he's found more success overall. Is he able to do more with less?

Ed and Rob were joined by Jonas Shaffer during Thursday's BBMS to discuss the sights and sounds at this week's Ravens OTA. Who was present and who sat out? What can we take from the guys when they're not actually hitting each other?

Ed and Rob took some time from Thursday's BBMS to discuss Mark Andrews finally breaking his silence in the wake of his playoff miscues against the Bills in January. Andrews said he's been dealing with his mistakes all offseason long, but at the same time, he's ready to move on. Should Ravens fans do the same?

Ed and Rob took some time from Thursday's BBMS to hear Joe Flacco's reasons behind not wanting to be a mentor for young QBs. Does he have a point about how the media perceives his lack of interest over being a teacher for someone like Shedeur Sanders or Dillion Gabriel?