Podcasts about Baltimore Orioles

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Jeff Passan and Buster discuss the circumstances surrounding the Phillies releasing Nick Castellanos, the latest on labor relations from the owners meeting, the wide range of outcomes for the Mets, and why Jeff is bullish on the Orioles. Then, Buster previews Baltimore, and the Colorado Rockies. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:09 Jeff Passan 32:14 Baltimore Orioles preview 33:44 Colorado Rockies preview 34:52 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Passan and Buster discuss the circumstances surrounding the Phillies releasing Nick Castellanos, the latest on labor relations from the owners meeting, the wide range of outcomes for the Mets, and why Jeff is bullish on the Orioles. Then, Buster previews Baltimore, and the Colorado Rockies. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:09 Jeff Passan 32:14 Baltimore Orioles preview 33:44 Colorado Rockies preview 34:52 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arcand has the latest headlines, including an inexplicable gaffe by the GM of the beleaguered Chicago White Sox.

The 2026 Division-I college baseball season begins on Friday, February 13th. The Baltimore Orioles pick 7th overall in the 2026 MLB Draft. Here are Nick's seven favorite potential first round targets to watch this season. Sign up for our Substack with the $7 coupon mentioned in the show here! Become a Patron and get access to Patron-only discord channels, my MLB Draft doc, and many more in-season perks as we cover the entire Orioles system from the majors to the DSL. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Frank Martz, who used to play with the Baltimore Orioles, is now the manager of Altamonte Springs, Florida. He and his team have led the city to international recognition for innovation, while maintaining one of Florida's lowest tax rates, low utility costs, and more than 13 years of debt-free operations. A winning city management plan. He speaks with Host Llewellyn King and Co-host Adam Clayton Powell.

It's already been a short week of additions and subtractions as the Baltimore Orioles sign veteran starting pitcher Chris Bassitt on a $18.5 million one-year deal and lost Jackson Holliday to a broken hamate bone, which changes the Opening Day lineup. Luke Jones and Nestor reset the Birdland expectations as Mike Elias still has some work to do on the bullpen and there's action gearing up in Sarasota as spring training baseball begins next week in Florida. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles addition of Bassitt and Holliday injury along with pitching strategy of Elias first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Ed, Rob, and Jeremy took some time from Friday's BBMS to talk Orioles with The Baltimore Sun's Jacob Calvin Meyer.

Ed, Rob, and Jeremy took some time from Friday's BBMS to discuss what 2026 may hold in the field for Samuel Basallo. How many games does he suit up for behind the plate?

Ed, Rob, and Jeremy took some time from Friday's BBMS to discuss their expectations for the bullpen in 2026. Do you think this is a group that can recapture some of the magic from the 2024 edition?

Ed, Rob, and Jeremy took some time from Friday's BBMS to discuss what to expect from Heston Kjerstad in 2026. After a lost season, is there any chance he can blossom into the player that many believed he'd be?

The guys discuss the Orioles starting rotation and who it makes sense for the Orioles to start on Opening Day.

In the second hour of Inside Access, the guys discuss if they believe the Orioles are a playoff team in 2026. They also talk about what Mike Elias had to say this week and are joined by Matt Weyrich.

In the third hour of Inside Access, the guys discuss how different the Orioles offseason was for them in terms of aggressiveness in free agency. They also talk about the Ravens coaching staff being finalized and are joined by Marc Topkin.

In the first hour of Inside Access, the guys discuss who makes sense for the Orioles to start Opening Day. They also talk about if they truly believe the Orioles changed their spots and the Ravens finalizing their staff.

Orioles reporter for The Baltimore Sun Matt Weyrich joined the show to discuss start to Spring Training for the Orioles and his thoughts on their offseason.

The guys discuss if they truly believe the Orioles changed their spots this offseason.

The guys discuss where the Orioles rank amongst the AL East and how realistic the playoffs are for this team.

Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Thursday morning! We start the show with some foreplay, and Woodsy talks some more about his recent addiction of collecting baseball cards, but Hannah seems a little bit less excited about it all. Then we set the menu for today's show and get to some baseball talk as Chris Bassitt signed a 1 year contract with the Baltimore Orioles, and the guys discuss all of the options that new Padres manager Craig Stammen has in what is arguably baseball's best bullpen. Listen here!

HR3 - Falcons losing Kaden Elliss would be huge loss for team on and off the field In hour three Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, let you hear Atlanta Falcons Defensive Coordinator Jeff Ulbrich explain why he wants linebacker/edge rusher Kaden Ellis back, react to what Ulbrich had to say, explain why they think the Falcons can't afford to lose Kaden Elliss, let you hear the Falcons DC talk about how they are currently self scouting, then will scout this year's free agent class, and then this year's draft class, react to what Coach Ulbrich had to say, react to the Baltimore Orioles signing starting pitcher Chris Bassitt to a one-year, $18.5 million contract, talk about how the Braves were also trying to sign Bassitt, discuss if they think the Braves getting their own TV network will allow Atlanta to begin to spend more money, discuss what area of the team they think the Falcons could put an emphasis on upgrading this offseason, recap and react to the Atlanta Hawks' 110-107 loss to the Charlotte Hornets last night in Charlotte, talk about if it's time to panic about this year's Hawks team, and then close out hour three by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

As the Birds descend upon Sarasota and daily news leaks into the conversation, we'll be covering the Baltimore Orioles better than ever. Luke Jones and Nestor preview the Orioles new look at spring training and talk MASN money and Bird watching as Mike Elias seeks to add pitching and Pete Alonso brings a captain ready to swing for the fence. The post Luke Jones and Nestor preview Orioles new look at spring training and talk MASN money and watching Pete Alonso swing for fences first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Rob and Jeremy took some time from Thursday's BBMS to discuss the injuries to Jackson Holliday and Jordan Westburg. With two key guys going down, and the fact Jackson will miss the first few weeks of the season, are you worried about another slow start for the O's?

Ed, Rob, and Jeremy took some time from Thursday's BBMS to talk Orioles with Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner.

Ed, Rob, and Jeremy took some time from Thursday's BBMS to talk Birds with Ben McDonald.

Rob and Jeremy took some time from Thursday's BBMS to discuss the O's infield plans after the injuries to Jordan Westburg and Jackson Holliday. Can they answer their infield questions with players already on the roster?

Rob and Jeremy took some time from Thursday's BBMS to debate where the newly signed Chris Bassitt can fit into the O's rotation.

Rob and Jeremy took some time from Thursday's BBMS to discuss what the Chris Bassitt signing means for the O's. Is it a better deal for the Birds than it looks on paper?

The guys discuss their view on the rotation after the Chris Bassitt addition for the Orioles.

The guys discuss if they feel mislead by Mike Elias.

The guys take calls to hear if the fanbase is a fan of the Chris Bassitt addition.

Orioles reporter for The Baltimore Sun Jacob Calvin Meyer joins to talk about the start to Spring Training for the Orioles and the addition of Chris Bassitt to their rotation.

Baseball columnist for Sportsnet Shi Davidi joined the show to discuss the Blue Jays offseason and touch on what Chris Bassitt will give the Orioles.

In the final hour of Inside Access, the guys discuss if they expect the Orioles to add another relief arm. They're also joined by Shi Davidi and Dave Simms.

In the first hour of Inside Access, the guys discuss the Orioles signing Chris Bassitt to a one-year deal. They also talk about if they felt mislead by Mike Elias and take calls.

The guys discuss their thoughts on the Orioles signing Chris Bassitt.

Rob and Jeremy took some time from Wednesday's BBMS to hear Mike Elias' defense of the O's rotation despite missing out on a front-of-the-line starter. Do you share his confidence in the O's starters?

Rob and Jeremy took some time from Wednesday's BBMS to discuss another injury setback for former Oriole Anthony Santander. Is it now clear the O's let go of him at the right time?

Ed, Rob, and Jeremy took some time from Wednesday's BBMS to discuss the O's search for another starter. Justin Verlander, who was reportedly on the Birds' radar, landed with the Tigers last night. Should the Birds have made a bigger push for the former Cy Young winner?

Ed, Rob, and Jeremy took some time from Wednesday's BBMS to talk Orioles with The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich.

Rob and Jeremy took some time from Wednesday's BBMS to break down PECOTA's MLB projections for 2026. Do you think the O's end up beating their projection?

Rob and Jeremy took some time from Wednesday's BBMS to discuss the current state of the Orioles' rotation. Do you have faith that they can help get the O's to the playoffs?

Rob and Jeremy took some time from Wednesday's BBMS to discuss their level of confidence in the 2026 Orioles. Do you think they can bounce back after last year's struggles?

The guys listen to audio from Mike Elias down at Spring Training and discuss some of his comments.

It's always time well spent with our oldest sports newspaper pal and lifer cartoonist Mike Ricigliano, who resumed his Ko-host role at Koco's Pub for "A Cup of Soup Or Bowl" talking about the Orioles and Ravens fortunes this year. But, more importantly, Ricig told Nestor the story about his wife's family heading to Kenya to help families and children in need in Africa via Future In Our Hands charity mission. The post Sports cartoonist Ricig joins Nestor with offseason realities for Baltimore Orioles and Ravens fans to reset first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Rob and Jeremy took some time from Tuesday's BBMS to share some of their expectations for the O's as Spring Training opens. Do you feel this team can get back to being one of the best in the AL?

Rob and Jeremy took some time from Tuesday's BBMS to share which Oriole they believe has the most to prove during Spring Training. Who needs to prove they've still got it? Who needs to prove they're ready to take the next step?

Rob and Jeremy took some time from Tuesday's BBMS to discuss what Pete Alonso could mean for the O's off the field in 2026. Do you think he ends up becoming a clubhouse leader by the end of the season?

Rob and Jeremy took some time from Tuesday's BBMS to talk O's with Ryan Ripken. With Spring Training at the doorstep, what should we expect from the Birds over the next six weeks?

He is a left fielder in the Baltimore Orioles organization, having played last year for both the Chicago White Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays. He had been chosen in the fourth round of the 2019 Major League Baseball Draft by Toronto following a collegiate career at Creighton University where he hit .307 with 30 home runs and 147 RBI. During those years he was a Second Team All-BIG EAST selection in 2017 and First Team All-BIG EAST in 2018. And he was named Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-American in 2017. Back in high school he had earned four letters in baseball, helped guide his team to the Class 3 State title, and was a three-time All-State First Team selection and earned First Team honors in district and conference.

Rob and Jeremy took some time from Monday's BBMS to talk all things baseball with Jim Duquette of MLB Network Radio.