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Host Connor Newcomb takes a look at the Baltimore Orioles 40-man roster crunch this offseason.First, a look at why Pat Valaika, Austin Wynns, Konner Wade, and Thomas Eshelman were outrighted to Triple-A this weekend.Then, a breakdown of which players are locks to remain on the Orioles roster throughout the offseason and which players are on the roster bubble.Finally, a rundown of which Orioles prospects need to be protected from the Rule 5 Draft and which ones could actually be added to the 40-man roster.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb takes a look at the Baltimore Orioles 40-man roster crunch this offseason. First, a look at why Pat Valaika, Austin Wynns, Konner Wade, and Thomas Eshelman were outrighted to Triple-A this weekend. Then, a breakdown of which players are locks to remain on the Orioles roster throughout the offseason and which players are on the roster bubble. Finally, a rundown of which Orioles prospects need to be protected from the Rule 5 Draft and which ones could actually be added to the 40-man roster. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Dillon Atkinson, a writer at Eutaw Street Report, to give out 2021 season grades to the Baltimore Orioles second basemen — Ramón Urías and Pat Valaika. Connor and Dillon talk: -Urías' season was better than Mountcastle's in terms of WAR -Where does he fit in with the Orioles moving forward? -Why Valaika is an easy non-tender candidate this offseason Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Dillon Atkinson, a writer at Eutaw Street Report, to give out 2021 season grades to the Baltimore Orioles second basemen — Ramón Urías and Pat Valaika. Connor and Dillon talk:-Urías' season was better than Mountcastle's in terms of WAR-Where does he fit in with the Orioles moving forward?-Why Valaika is an easy non-tender candidate this offseasonSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb gives his early thoughts on what moves the Baltimore Orioles will make this offseason with their eight arbitration-eligible players — Trey Mancini, John Means, Pedro Severino, Pat Valaika, Tanner Scott, Jorge Lopez, Paul Fry, and Anthony Santander. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb gives his early thoughts on what moves the Baltimore Orioles will make this offseason with their eight arbitration-eligible players — Trey Mancini, John Means, Pedro Severino, Pat Valaika, Tanner Scott, Jorge Lopez, Paul Fry, and Anthony Santander.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb recaps the Baltimore Orioles 6-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox and gives you the five things you need to know from the game, concerning Alexander Wells, Pat Valaika, Tyler Nevin, and others. Then, Connor is joined by Jenn Smith, the new Co-Host of Locked On Blue Jays, to preview the weekend series between the Orioles and the Toronto Blue Jays. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb recaps the Baltimore Orioles 6-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox and gives you the five things you need to know from the game, concerning Alexander Wells, Pat Valaika, Tyler Nevin, and others.Then, Connor is joined by Jenn Smith, the new Co-Host of Locked On Blue Jays, to preview the weekend series between the Orioles and the Toronto Blue Jays.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Orioles have lost 13 straight games. I don't really care, do you? Should the Ravens be in the Tim Patrick market? And it is #WouldYouRatherWednesday-would you rather Rashod Bateman is back and ready for Week 1 or he misses the first month BUT you get a guarantee that Jimmy Smith won't miss a game all year? At the top of Hour 2, we previewed the Panthers with former Terps LB Al Wallace-now a TV and radio analyst in Charlotte. And near the bottom of Hour 2, we made a visit to the Norfolk Tides to chat with Pat Valaika.

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Jay Floyd, who covers the Philadelphia Phillies minor league system, to discuss RHP Tyler Burch, who the Orioles acquired from the Phillies in the Freddy Galvis trade. Connor and Jay talk: -Burch's plus stuff on the mound -How he rose from unknown UDFA to having some of the best strikeout numbers in the system -His story and the challenges he faced over the past couple years Plus, Connor previews the Orioles weekend series against the Tampa Bay Rays. But first, Connor takes a quick look at the Orioles latest roster move in which they claimed INF/OF Jorge Mateo off waivers from the San Diego Padres and DFA'd Pat Valaika. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Wild Alaskan Right now you can get $15 off your 1st box of premium seafood when you visit WildAlaskanCompany.com/MLB. Freshly Right now, Freshly is offering our listeners $40 off your first two orders when you go to Freshly.com/LockedOn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Jay Floyd, who covers the Philadelphia Phillies minor league system, to discuss RHP Tyler Burch, who the Orioles acquired from the Phillies in the Freddy Galvis trade. Connor and Jay talk:-Burch's plus stuff on the mound-How he rose from unknown UDFA to having some of the best strikeout numbers in the system-His story and the challenges he faced over the past couple yearsPlus, Connor previews the Orioles weekend series against the Tampa Bay Rays. But first, Connor takes a quick look at the Orioles latest roster move in which they claimed INF/OF Jorge Mateo off waivers from the San Diego Padres and DFA'd Pat Valaika.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Wild AlaskanRight now you can get $15 off your 1st box of premium seafood when you visit WildAlaskanCompany.com/MLB.FreshlyRight now, Freshly is offering our listeners $40 off your first two orders when you go to Freshly.com/LockedOn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb answers your Orioles questions on another 'Mailbag' episode of the podcast. Today's questions: 1) What role with the next wave of Orioles young arms have when they get to the big leagues this year? -Many could be treated like Zac Lowther was -Guys like Alex Wells and Michael Baumann could start in low-leverage bullpen roles 2) How worried should we be about the Orioles lack of plate discipline? -The numbers should get better as the season progresses -But it might be time to start worrying about Ryan Mountcastle But first, Connor recaps the Orioles 5-1 loss to the Yankees on Tuesday night and gives you the five things you need to know from the game, including thoughts on Bruce Zimmermann, Cole Sulser, Pat Valaika, and others. Listen to The Ultimate Mock Draft 2021 presented by Audacy and the Locked On Podcast Network. April 19th-26th. Follow the feed today!Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb answers your Orioles questions on another 'Mailbag' episode of the podcast. Today's questions:1) What role with the next wave of Orioles young arms have when they get to the big leagues this year?-Many could be treated like Zac Lowther was-Guys like Alex Wells and Michael Baumann could start in low-leverage bullpen roles2) How worried should we be about the Orioles lack of plate discipline?-The numbers should get better as the season progresses-But it might be time to start worrying about Ryan MountcastleBut first, Connor recaps the Orioles 5-1 loss to the Yankees on Tuesday night and gives you the five things you need to know from the game, including thoughts on Bruce Zimmermann, Cole Sulser, Pat Valaika, and others.Listen to The Ultimate Mock Draft 2021 presented by Audacy and the Locked On Podcast Network. April 19th-26th. Follow the feed today!Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb answers your Baltimore Orioles questions on another 'Mailbag' episode of the podcast. Today's questions: 1) Who has the higher upside: Ramón Urías, Rio Ruiz, or Pat Valaika? Connor talks: -Valaika is out of that mix -Urías' upside may be higher just because we know more about Ruiz's limitations 2) Where does Yusniel Diaz fit into the Orioles outfield this season? Connor talks: -Every current outfielder is making a name for themselves -Diaz will get some AAA at-bats first -Anthony Santander could be traded if Diaz is really knocking on the door Plus, Connor previews the pitching matchups for the Orioles doubleheader against the Seattle Mariners on Thursday. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKED15 for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb answers your Baltimore Orioles questions on another 'Mailbag' episode of the podcast. Today's questions:1) Who has the higher upside: Ramón Urías, Rio Ruiz, or Pat Valaika? Connor talks:-Valaika is out of that mix-Urías' upside may be higher just because we know more about Ruiz's limitations2) Where does Yusniel Diaz fit into the Orioles outfield this season? Connor talks:-Every current outfielder is making a name for themselves-Diaz will get some AAA at-bats first-Anthony Santander could be traded if Diaz is really knocking on the doorPlus, Connor previews the pitching matchups for the Orioles doubleheader against the Seattle Mariners on Thursday.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKED15 for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Jeff Ellis, the Host of Locked On Indians, to break down the Baltimore Orioles trade with Cleveland to acquire RHP Adam Plutko over the weekend. Connor and Jeff talk: -Plutko's 2019 season and why it was the best of his career -How he gets guys out without having big strikeout numbers -Why Plutko will always be limited in what he can do on the mound -Why Cleveland decided to move on from him But first, Connor breaks down the corresponding move to DFA Yolmer Sánchez and talks about who could be the Orioles starting 2B this season among Ramón Urias, Pat Valaika, Rio Ruiz and others. Plus, Connor discusses the Orioles starting rotation beginning to take shape and where Plutko and Keegan Akin will fit in down the line. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKED15 for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Jeff Ellis, the Host of Locked On Indians, to break down the Baltimore Orioles trade with Cleveland to acquire RHP Adam Plutko over the weekend. Connor and Jeff talk:-Plutko's 2019 season and why it was the best of his career-How he gets guys out without having big strikeout numbers-Why Plutko will always be limited in what he can do on the mound-Why Cleveland decided to move on from himBut first, Connor breaks down the corresponding move to DFA Yolmer Sánchez and talks about who could be the Orioles starting 2B this season among Ramón Urias, Pat Valaika, Rio Ruiz and others. Plus, Connor discusses the Orioles starting rotation beginning to take shape and where Plutko and Keegan Akin will fit in down the line.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKED15 for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Jake English, the Co-Host of the Bird's Eye View Podcast, to predict which hitters will make the Baltimore Orioles opening day roster. Connor and Jake talk: -Catchers and outfielders are pretty much set -If DJ Stewart isn't healthy, do they keep Ramón Urias or go with 12 hitters to start? -Will Rio Ruiz and Pat Valaika be the bench infielders to start the season? -When do we see some of the younger guys like Yusniel Diaz and Jahmai Jones in the big leagues? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKED15 for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Jake English, the Co-Host of the Bird's Eye View Podcast, to predict which hitters will make the Baltimore Orioles opening day roster. Connor and Jake talk:-Catchers and outfielders are pretty much set-If DJ Stewart isn't healthy, do they keep Ramón Urias or go with 12 hitters to start?-Will Rio Ruiz and Pat Valaika be the bench infielders to start the season?-When do we see some of the younger guys like Yusniel Diaz and Jahmai Jones in the big leagues?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKED15 for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb answers your Baltimore Orioles questions on another 'Mailbag Tuesday' episode. Today's questions: Who are the top five candidates to be removed from the 40-man roster when the Orioles need room for Franco/Harvey/Hernández, etc? -Why the two Rule 5 Picks (Mac Sceroler and Tyler Wells) will most likely be sent back -Pat Valaika may be the infielder that is in trouble -Could Cole Sulser and Ashton Goudeau be on the roster bubble? What is the Triple-A lineup and starting rotation looking like? -The rotation should be young arms led by Zac Lowther and Michael Baumann -The lineup will have a lot of moving pieces that include Rylan Bannon and Jahmai Jones Plus, Connor updates on the details of Maikel Franco's contract with the Orioles. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKED15 for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Join our Bracket Challenge https://fantasy.espn.com/tournament-challenge-bracket/2021/en/group?groupID=3624947 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb answers your Baltimore Orioles questions on another 'Mailbag Tuesday' episode. Today's questions:Who are the top five candidates to be removed from the 40-man roster when the Orioles need room for Franco/Harvey/Hernández, etc?-Why the two Rule 5 Picks (Mac Sceroler and Tyler Wells) will most likely be sent back-Pat Valaika may be the infielder that is in trouble-Could Cole Sulser and Ashton Goudeau be on the roster bubble?What is the Triple-A lineup and starting rotation looking like?-The rotation should be young arms led by Zac Lowther and Michael Baumann-The lineup will have a lot of moving pieces that include Rylan Bannon and Jahmai JonesPlus, Connor updates on the details of Maikel Franco's contract with the Orioles.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKED15 for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Join our Bracket Challengehttps://fantasy.espn.com/tournament-challenge-bracket/2021/en/group?groupID=3624947 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb takes a look at the Orioles infield options heading into 2021 after the O's traded José Iglesias, non-tendered Hanser Alberto, brought in Rylan Bannon and Yolmer Sánchez, and brought back Pat Valaika. Connor talks: -Will Sánchez be the every day second baseman? -Could we see a platoon at third base with Rio Ruiz and Pat Valaika? -Why Rylan Bannon and Ramon Urias could be fighting for a backup infield spot -Richie Martin should have shortstop locked down for now But first, Connor looks at news from around the league including the best players who were non-tendered and some transactions involving Thomas Eshelman and David Hess. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb takes a look at the Orioles infield options heading into 2021 after the O's traded José Iglesias, non-tendered Hanser Alberto, brought in Rylan Bannon and Yolmer Sánchez, and brought back Pat Valaika. Connor talks:-Will Sánchez be the every day second baseman?-Could we see a platoon at third base with Rio Ruiz and Pat Valaika?-Why Rylan Bannon and Ramon Urias could be fighting for a backup infield spot-Richie Martin should have shortstop locked down for nowBut first, Connor looks at news from around the league including the best players who were non-tendered and some transactions involving Thomas Eshelman and David Hess.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you'll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb takes a look back at the Orioles history of non-tenders, including the decisions to move on from Mark Reynolds, Luke Scott, Tim Beckham, David Lough, and others. What made the Orioles come to those decisions? Could Hanser Alberto and Pat Valaika face the same fate today? But first, Connor updates you on the Orioles avoiding arbitration with two of their seven eligible players so far — Pedro Severino and Yolmer Sánchez. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb takes a look back at the Orioles history of non-tenders, including the decisions to move on from Mark Reynolds, Luke Scott, Tim Beckham, David Lough, and others. What made the Orioles come to those decisions? Could Hanser Alberto and Pat Valaika face the same fate today? But first, Connor updates you on the Orioles avoiding arbitration with two of their seven eligible players so far — Pedro Severino and Yolmer Sánchez.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you'll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Zack Goodman, the Co-Host of "The Bat Around" over at PressBox, to give 2020 season grades to Pat Valaika, Ramón Urias, Andrew Velazquez, and Chris Davis. We talk: -Will Valaika be the Orioles top bench bat in 2021? -Why did Urias not get more chances this season? -Is Velazquez's time in the big leagues over? -Is the Chris Davis era finally over? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Postmates For a limited time, Postmates is giving our listeners ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS of free delivery credit for your first SEVEN days. To start your free deliveries, download the app and use code LOCKEDON. Bombas Bombas makes the most comfortable socks in the history of feet. But these socks do more than keep feet cozy. They help give back to the most vulnerable members of our community.Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get twenty percent off your first purchase at Bombas.com/locked Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Zack Goodman, the Co-Host of "The Bat Around" over at PressBox, to give 2020 season grades to Pat Valaika, Ramón Urias, Andrew Velazquez, and Chris Davis. We talk:-Will Valaika be the Orioles top bench bat in 2021?-Why did Urias not get more chances this season?-Is Velazquez's time in the big leagues over?-Is the Chris Davis era finally over?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PostmatesFor a limited time, Postmates is giving our listeners ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS of free delivery credit for your first SEVEN days. To start your free deliveries, download the app and use code LOCKEDON.BombasBombas makes the most comfortable socks in the history of feet. But these socks do more than keep feet cozy. They help give back to the most vulnerable members of our community.Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get twenty percent off your first purchase at Bombas.com/lockedRock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you'll get $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Orioles offense breaks out against the Atlanta Braves, taking a 14-1 win in the series opener. DJ Stewart, Ryan Mountcastle, José Iglesias, and Pat Valaika homer for the Birds. Melanie Newman and Kevin Brown on the call. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pat Valaika chatted with Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold about being the 4th member of the Valaika family to play Major League Baseball, his mindset when coming to the plate and his overflowing fielding glove bag fit for a super-utility player. MASNsports.com’s Roch Kubatko joined the podcast to talk about the postseason push and what the 2020 Trade Deadline may have in store.

Matt (@MattWi77iams) & Mike (@mjgovier) break down the action from over the weekend in #fantasybaseball - Jose Abreu HR machine - Tristan's debut - Teoscar en fuego - Pat Valaika. Should you care? - Scherzer not himself - Kingery's Value

The Orioles rally with five runs in the 8th, behind back-to-back pinch-hit home runs from Pat Valaika and Pedro Severino, en route to a 5-3 victory vs. the Washington Nationals. Geoff Arnold and Melanie Newman on the call. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Orioles walk it off in extra innings against the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4, courtesy of a Pat Valaika single. The game included MLB's first-ever inning-starting double play. Geoff Arnold and Brett Hollander on the call. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Jake Shapiro, who covers all things Colorado sports, including the Rockies, for a multitude of outlets. Jake breaks down what the Orioles can expect from utility man Pat Valaika, who was claimed off of waivers this week. Plus, Connor discusses the Orioles other roster move and why he's so sad to potentially see Stevie Wilkerson go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Jake Shapiro, who covers all things Colorado sports, including the Rockies, for a multitude of outlets. Jake breaks down what the Orioles can expect from utility man Pat Valaika, who was claimed off of waivers this week. Plus, Connor discusses the Orioles other roster move and why he's so sad to potentially see Stevie Wilkerson go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake Shapiro of the Denver Post, Rox Pile, and the Boulder Collegians baseball club joins the Big Guy to discuss the Colorado Rockies bullpen's fall from grace--someting he's seen coming for a while--as well as the team's general roster construction issues and how they relate to their position of, well, extremely behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West pecking order.The episode was recorded before last night's game, so of course Pat Valaika--the subject of some major handwringing by Bryan--got off the schneid with a big home run that got the Rockies back into the game and sparked an eight-run inning. The Rockies broke their 12-game losing streak against the Dodgers, but big issues still remain. We get into those in a short-but-informative edition of the RMBP Hit and Run.Full episodes will resume soon; Bryan is trying to lock down a new co-host, so things are on a bit of a hiatus with Rocky Mountain Baseball. However, we're not going to let this minor snag bring us to our knees. We'll be back with more written and audio content very soon. Thanks for your support!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/rockymtnbaseball)

The Colorado Rockies are in the midst of a rare trip to Boston, where ... well ... there aren't a lot of great memories for the franchise. But they made a pretty great one on Tuesday night, storming back from a 3-0 deficit (that seemed much larger than it was because Colorado struck out TWENTY FOUR times) to beat the defending champions. We recorded this episode while watching that game out of the side of our collective eyes, and we hope you'll like our reactions.What you might not like is that the Rockies have recalled Pat Valaika in place of the recently demoted Garrett Hampson. We explain why, despite the existence of Brendan Rodgers and maybe other better non-Valaika options, you're going to have to learn to like it. Also, we dive into the bullpen for really the first time and talk about why it hasn't been great, what might happen going forward, and who's around to help.That, plus our PROSPECT OF THE WEEK, WHAT'S POPPIN' ON ROCKIES TWITTER, terrible Boston accents, and much more on the latest Hayden-less episode of the Rocky Mountain Baseball Podcast!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/rockymtnbaseball)

In the latest On the Rox podcast, Patrick Saunders and Kyle Newman break down the race for the starting second base job, including analysis on Garrett Hampson, Ryan McMahon, Brendan Rodgers and Pat Valaika.

Chris and Pat are two of the four Valaika brothers that were the starting shortstop for the Hart High School baseball team for 13 years. All four were drafted by Major League Baseball teams. They experienced a rare on-field reunion from June 5-7, 2018 when the Albuquerque Isotopes (Pat's current team) played the Iowa Cubs (where Chris is now a coach). On Episode 3 of the "Life Around the Seams" podcast, Chris and Pat sat down to discuss baseball, brotherhood, family, and what it's like when your father is thousands of miles away, and you're unable to speak to him, because he's been in a coma for over three years. 

Rockies Super Utility Man Pat Valaika joins Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden to talk about expectations for the Rockies as they open the 2018 season in Arizona

Bud Black answers questions from the media. Topics include the team's infield depth, Pat Valaika's versatility, the competition in the NL West and the change in this year's Spring Training schedule.

Bud Black answers questions from the media. Topics include the team’s infield depth, Pat Valaika’s versatility, the competition in the N.L. West and the change in this year’s Spring Training schedule.

Pat Valaika went 2-for-2 with two RBIs, including a solo home run, to lead the Rockies to an 8-4 victory.

Pat Valaika launched a pinch-hit grand slam as the Rockies scored 16 runs on 17 hits in their 16-0 win over the Padres

Jon Gray pitched seven strong innings, and the Rockies jumped on the Phillies with five runs in the 1st in the 8-5 win. Pat Valaika and Bud Black discuss the win.

Antonio Senzatela gave up four runs in four innings, and the offense was limited to Pat Valaika's pinch-hit two-run HR.

Bud Black, Jon Gray and Pat Valaika talk about the Rockies' 5-3 win.

Pat Valaika's two two-run home runs and Nolan Arenado's two-run home run lead the Rockies to victory over the Dodgers. Bud Black discusses the win following the game.

Tyler Chatwood surrendered just two hits over seven innings of one-run ball and Pat Valaika hit a two-run homer in the win. Valaika and Bud Black discuss the win following the game.

Episode 260 – Way Tulowitzki The latest episode of “Field of Streams” is live! In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss Star Wars day, Andrew Toles’ continual viability, Ty Blach’s continual lack of upside, Pat Valaika’s best feature as being on a Major League roster, the uninspiring battle of Trevor Bauer against the Royals, Matt picking on […]

The Rockies feel like they can be contenders in the NL West this season. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Rockies reporter Thomas Harding discuss guys like Pat Valaika and Dustin Garneau that could now make the Opening Day roster because of injuries.

The Rockies wanted to give two players a chance to continue their season in Arizona and refine their skills. MLBPipeline.com caught up with Ryan McMahon and Pat Valaika to find out what they're focusing on in the Fall League and how they'll take advantage of this opportunity.