Podcast appearances and mentions of Mike Elias

In the final hour of Inside Access, the guys dsicuss their expectations for Tyler O'Neill this season. They also talk about Mike Elias' comments with the BBMS and Eric DeCosta's comments at the NFL Combine.

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The Orioles want to give Coby Mayo some more play time at third base this spring and Mike Elias doesn't seem to think Mayo's defense will be an issue. How much can the team overlook his growing pains just to get him more consistent reps?

Stan ‘The Fan' Charles is filling on this Friday alongside Griffin as the boys rundown the news of the day, we'll talk all about the latest on the Jordan Westburg injury after Mike Elias gave an update about an hour ago ahead of the Orioles first Grapefruit League game later this afternoon, so we'll chat all about Westburg, get more of Stan's thoughts on the O's and much more. At 11:15am, Peter Schmuck of BaltimoreBaseball.com will chime in to give his takeaways on Westburg, the rotation, the offseason as a whole and much more. Then at 11:40am, we'll switch gears to catch up with Childs Walker of the Baltimore Sun, chat about the new Ravens coaching staff, Lamar Jackson's contract extension and plenty more on the NFL front. All that and more on a Friday edition of GCR!

The guys listen to cuts from Mike Elias' interview with The Fresh Take yesterday and discuss some of his comments.

In the final hour of Inside Access, the guys listen to audio from Mike Elias' interview with The Fresh Take and discuss his comments. They also talk about Jordan Westburg potentially returning in May and are joined by Ben McDonald.

Mike Elias told Cordell Woodland and Ben Hall that the Orioles could try to limit Dylan Beavers' at bats against lefty pitchers. Is that really a good idea for his long-term development?

Mike Elias opens up about the offseason, shares insights from his time at Yale and how those experiences influence his role in baseball today.

It's officially the 2026 Baseball Season as The Bat Around is back to it's normal time slot of 8:30 PM Sunday Nights. And you know what that means...Zach Moore is back! Paul and Zach get you primed for the Grapefruit League schedule which is set to begin on Friday. Does Chris Bassitt put the Orioles over the top? Do you believe Mike Elias when he says Blaze Alexander's acquisition was a lucky coincidence, or is the VP and de facto GM spinning another yarn to cover up Holliday's hamate bone injury? Plus, Jordan Westburg slept funny again and will miss time this spring with an oblique strain. SOMEBODY GET THIS MAN A TEMPURPEDIC! And what do these injuries mean for Coby Mayo? That and more on The Bat Around!

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.

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.

Mike Elias announced today that Jackson Holliday will begin the season on the injured list with a broken right hamate bone. "The Bird's Nest" breaks down the news.

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.

The guys discuss if they feel mislead by Mike Elias.

In the third hour of Inside Access, the guys discuss if Mike Elias mislead us this offseason. They also talk about the Ravens rounding out their coaching staff and are joined by Lucy Burdge.

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.

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?

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

The guys discuss Mike Elias' comments on injuries and the Orioles being without Jackson Holliday for the next few months.

The guys listen to audio from Mike Elias today when talking about injuries.

In the first hour of Inside Access, the guys discuss Mike Elias' comments from today on the Orioles injuries heading into Spring Training. They also talk about the Ravens offensive personnel and a few hires they've made official.

Mike Elias sounds kike a broken record trying to explain the Orioles lack of pitching moves. How would you feel if they go into opening day with this current roster? Nolan and Cordell explained why they are not content with that.

In the second hour of Inside Access, the guys discuss Mike Elias' comments when speaking to the media today about the rotation. They also talk about the importance for Roquan Smith to play better this season and get Beltway Ben Hall's best bets for Tuesday night.

The guys listen to audio from Mike Elias' first time speaking with the media down at Spring Training.

The guys discuss Mike Elias' comments from down in Sarasota as Spring Training is just a few days away.

In the final hour of Inside Access, the guys discuss the Ravens six biggest positions of need. They also talk about Mike Elias' comments from Spring Training and are joined by Keith Law.

In the first hour of Inside Access, the guys discuss the importance of the Ravens hiring a good special teams coach. They also talk about Mike Elias' comments down in Sarasota and the importance of the Orioles getting out to a strong start this season.

Bob and Nolan react to Mike Elias' Tuesday press conference. The start of spring training has become groundhog day for the Orioles.

Ed, Rob, and Jeremy took some time from Thursday's BBMS to share their thoughts on the O's missing out on Framber Valdez. Does the blame for losing out on the Framber sweepstakes fall at Mike Elias' feet?

The guys discuss if Mike Elias, ownership, or both are to blame for the Orioles not willing to spend as much money as they claimed.

The guys discuss Framber Valdez signing a three year deal with the Tigers and why it's just another sign things haven't changed for the Orioles front office.

Mike Elias has not shown a willingness to spend big money on starting pitchers and he isn't drafting them either. The guys believe that a top tier rotation is necessary for a World Series apperance.

Ed, Rob, and Jeremy took some time from the third hour of Wednesday's BBMS to discuss the Ravens' recent coaching hires, debate what 2026 could mean for Mike Elias, talk more Birds with MASN's Roch Kubatko, and hand out Shovels of Wisdom.

Ed, Rob, and Jeremy took some time from Wednesday's BBMS to discuss what 2026 will mean for Mike Elias. If his offseason moves don't work out, could he lose his job?

Ed and Jeremy took some time from Friday's BBMS to recap the O's signing of four international prospects for a total of almost eight million dollars. Considering how they weren't players in the international market in the previous regime, we have to be happy with what Mike Elias and company are doing now, right?

Orioles fans are waiting for Mike Elias to make another big move, but at least in the meantime they can be happy that Bo Bichette is leaving the division.

Michael Arougheti, Co-Owner, Baltimore Orioles; Director, Co-Founder, and Chief Executive Officer, Ares Management Corporation; Cal Ripken, Jr., Minority Owner, Baltimore Orioles and Hall of Famer; Catie Griggs, President of Business Operations, Baltimore Orioles; Mike Elias, President of Baseball Operations & General Manager, Baltimore Orioles; and Craig Albernaz, Manager, Baltimore Orioles spoke with Economic Club Chairman David M. Rubenstein about the Baltimore Orioles and the future of the franchise. 

As the Baltimore Orioles move back into the local news with the Birdland Caravan ahead, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder what moves general manager Mike Elias will have left before pitchers and catchers report to Sarasota to continue to augment the never-ending need for more arms and innings. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss final weeks before spring training and Orioles pitching needs first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

As the Birdland Caravan heats up and the Ravens keep the purple drama in the news, we quietly await baseball season and spring training with a long catch-up with our longtime Orioles historian Allen McCallum, who joins Nestor to discuss the offseason acquisitions of Mike Elias, the improvement of Pete Alonso and the pitching that Craig Albernaz will need to compete in a stacked AL East. The post Allen McCallum and Nestor discuss Orioles offseason acquisitions, money and pitching needs of Mike Elias first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Mike was atheist-Jewish, then Buddhist/Taoist, and then Protestant before God showed him the truth about the Catholic faith. Now he runs a Catholic fashion company: https://HighGothicCasual.com In this powerful interview, Mike opens up about the struggles, questions, and surprises that led him to embrace the fullness of the Catholic faith. This is an honest, thoughtful conversion story that speaks to skeptics, seekers, former atheists, and anyone wrestling with truth, meaning, and God's existence. In this interview, Mike shares: Why his Jewishness prevented him from considering Christianity as an option — and the surprising ways God prevailed over this What Protestant Christianity couldn't handle The Catholic teachings that finally made sense of reality Advice for those discerning Catholicism If you've ever asked "Is God real?", "Why Catholicism?", or "Can faith be reasonable?"—this conversation is for you.

Nathan Andrews, host of Full Count Chaos, shares his wit, wisdom & love of the Baltimore Orioles on BaseballBiz On Deck2026 lFront office is ready to spend and bring in new talent for the teamMike Elias' liftoffOrioles owner, Rubenstein – ready to spend the moneySigning Pete Alonso to the Orioles – a pleasant surpriseTransition from Chris Davis to Alonso Taylor Ward coming up with some punch in his batDeparture of Grayson RodriguezO's looking for outfieldersNathan's dad pitched for the Orioles organizationLoss of a lifetime Season Ticket – No internet to resolveUncle Jim Lehew, side arm pitcherKen Babby, Rays owner, dad was General Counsel for the OriolesRays New Stadium – Don't Ask – Don't Tell Rays' Puerto Rico night at George Steinbrenner fieldNFL - Bucs & Panthers game @ Raymond JamesMLB could take notes from NFL on how to attract young fansNFL Nickelodeon broadcast for kids MLB needs more than $1 hot dogs to attract a younger audienceNot a Chris Mullins fan – will Mullins play a role similar to Manuel MargotDelmon Young Trade Tree - Chris Archer deal  – Tyler Glasnow, Austin Meadows & Shane BazDelmon Young 2014 - he will never have to buy a drink in his life in BaltimoreWhat is Chris Archer doingRays history of sending pitching to MinnesotaAL East Outlook – Blue Jays will have a tougher time this upcoming seasonVladdy the superstar – the Shohei Ohtani of the Blue JaysWhat would the Blue Jays look like if they added Kyle Tucker Yankees ‘Sense of Entitlement – We're Supposed to Win'  they need a Joe Torre mentality Players who follow their managers & coachesAre the Orioles done with trades and signings for 2026Things are getting weird with the Orioles - Elias willing to give up prospects Will Orioles need to add new arms to the team, starters, closersStarting Strong 5 pitchers – Bradish, Baz, Rogers, Eflin & KremerAdd a Tarik Skubal to the teamOrioles bullpen – what nextWill Felix Bautista pitch for the Orioles againDid Trevor Rogers trade his soul for his 2025 performanceWill Felix Bautista pitch for the Orioles againKyle Bradish came back strong after Tommy John surgeryShane Baz can be a strong #2 or #3 pitcher Will the O's and extend Baz's contract as he is in his arbitration yearsO's get a veteran vibe with Pete AlonsoMike Elias is finally, writing those checks that Rubenstein keeps shoving in his pocketWill O's use that money to extend contracts with high performers on the teamWishing John Harbaugh all the best after departing from the RavensLooking for a full house at Camden Yards this season with the 2026 OriolesMat's visit to Camden Yards & watching Derek Jeter finishing up his career with the YankeesSeeing 7,000 fans in the stadium - You might want to fix thisHopes to see consistently see 30,000 fans in Camden Yards in 2026Special Thanks to Full Count Chaos' Nathan Andrews for sharing his love of the Orioles and insights on the upcoming season for the O's.   you can hear more about the Orioles from Nathan at www.fullcountchaos.comif you enjoyed today's show, go ahead like and subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck. you can discover more on Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B Sky social. That's Mat  at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B, Sky social or Mark at  Baseball Biz on Deck dot B Sky Social. You may also find BaseballBiz on Deck, at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at www.baseballBizOnDeck.comSpecial Thanks to XTaKe-R-U-X for the music Rocking Forward

The holidays have come and gone, and the hot stove has cooled with the frigid temperatures of January arriving. But Spring Training, the WBC, and Opening Day are right around the corner, and the Orioles have revamped an already talented albeit underperforming roster as they look to take a massive step forward and return to the postseason in 2026. Griffin Bass fills in for Zach Moore as he joins Paul to discuss the offseason so far and compare the Orioles to the rest of the division. Have they done enough to over take the Beasts of the East, or does Mike Elias have another trick up his sleeve? That and more on The Bat Around!

Mike Elias went and got his veteran starter on a one-year deal. This time it's a familiar face: Zach Eflin. Does this mean the starting rotation is a finished product? Or are there more moves to come? BlueSky Twitter YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The newest and shiniest Baltimore Orioles addition arrived for a bizarrely timed Friday afternoon press conference at Camden Yards and won the day. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Pete Alonso emergence at The Warehouse alongside David Rubenstein, Mike Elias and Scott Boras and what the future holds for the slugger, whom the owner compared to Frank Robinson coming the Charm City. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Alonso emergence at Camden Yards and what Orioles must do next first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Ed and Jeremy took some time from Tuesday's BBMS to discuss David Rubenstein's assertion that there are no financial restraints on Mike Elias as he tries to add pieces to the team. If there are still those who doubt him after the Alonso contract, what else would be able to convince the naysayers?

It's a new era in Baltimore! The Orioles made the biggest splash of the last 20+ years at this year's Winter Meetings, signing slugging first baseman, Pete Alonso, to a five year, $155 million contract to fortify the middle of the order and give the O's one of baseball's best lineups. And with Mike Elias's comments that they have an "unlimited budget," it would appear the team is far from finished adding to this roster. Dillon Atkinson fills in for Zach Moore as he and Paul react to this huge signing and opine on what's to come. All that and more on The Bat Around!

The Orioles have made their biggest move in the Mike Elias era by signing Pete Alonso to a 5-year/$155 million contract. What does this mean for the Orioles? BlueSky Twitter YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's not our money and it made the baseball team better so there will be no complaining about Mike Elias taking the money of David Rubenstein and Michael Arougheti and investing in a legitimate attempt to win. The Baltimore Orioles got better with the signing of slugger Pete Alonso but they get $155 million better? Luke Jones and Nestor take a deep dive into the Birdland splash of MLB free agency. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all aspects of Pete Alonso coming to the Baltimore Orioles for big money first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Things have quieted down around the warehouse, but that doesn't mean that Mike Elias is taking a break. According to the Baltimore Banner, the Orioles and their GM have their eyes set on players coming out of Japan. Very interesting... BlueSky Twitter YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guys fire up the livestream to at long last discuss some Orioles baseball following the dawn of a new era at Camden Yards. The 2025 season was one that was unforgettable for all the wrong reasons, from a miserable start in the opening few months, the in-season firing of Brandon Hyde as a result of it, and the painful (and ultimately unsuccessful) attempt at clawing their way back into playoff contention. Since then, the O's saw a division rival once again represent the AL in the World Series in a seven game set that was won by a Dodgers team who look miles ahead of where Baltimore needs to be in just about every facet of the game. They've now hired a new manager in Craig Albernaz who looks and sounds every bit the part of the guy who can get this group of talent back to where they need to be; but as we've learned in Birdland this calendar year, talk is cheap. In Albernaz' opening press conference, he, Mike Elias, and David Rubenstein said all the right things regarding what it will take to turn things around. Can they do it? Only time will tell. As a wise man once said at the end of another extremely difficult Orioles season, "you just... don't... know." Thanks as always for tuning in, and we'll be back at you very soon! Hosts: Jake Louque, Eric Arditti Producer: Jake Louque Thanks to our presenting sponsors, Jimmy's Seafood, Fed Thrill Sunglasses, Black Eyed Susan Spices, Morning Mugs Coffee Follow the show on social: Twitter: @Exit52Podcast, @JumboSetPodcast IG: exit52podcast TikTok: exit52podcast Music: "Soul Strut" by Taylor Fields (@EDCBurner)