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Host Connor Newcomb previews the opening series between the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles and gives his predictions for the 2021 MLB season as a whole. Connor talks:-The Orioles may struggle against rookie Tanner Houck on Sunday-The O's have a history of getting to Red Sox Sunday starter Garrett Richards-Why Connor has the Twins and the Padres matching up in the World Series-The NL MVP pick has an Orioles connection-And the two Orioles who will win major AL awards in 2021But first, Connor recaps all the MLB action from Opening Day on Thursday since the Orioles didn't get a chance to play.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. R

Host Connor Newcomb previews the Baltimore Orioles Opening Day meeting with the Boston Red Sox and breaks down the O's 26-man Opening Day Roster. Connor talks:-Why Travis Lakins was the one reliever left off the roster-Who will lose their bullpen spot once Shawn Armstrong returns from the Paternity List?-Why the Orioles have a lot of length coming out of the bullpen-Who will start at 2B on Opening Day?-Will DJ Stewart push another pitcher off the roster when he returns from the IL?-A look at how John Means and Nathan Eovaldi fared against the Red Sox and Orioles, respectively, in 2020Support 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

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by A.J. Andrews, the Host of Locked On Blue Jays, to preview the Toronto Blue Jays in the final edition of our Locked On "AL East Crossover" episodes. Connor and A.J. talk:-How high are the expectations for the Blue Jays this season?-How will they get all of their talented hitters into the lineup?-Why Randal Grichuk will still dominate the Orioles-Who will step up and get big out for Toronto out of the bullpen?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 podcas

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Matt Casbolt, the man behind the @BritishOrioles Twitter account, to hand out some Orioles preseason awards for the 2021 season, including MVP, best pitcher, best rookie, most surprising, and most disappointing. Connor and Matt talk:-Trey Mancini could really have a magical season-How good can Ryan Mountcastle be?-Johns Means and Dean Kremer could battle to be the Orioles best starting pitcher-Why you should keep your eye on Matt Harvey and César ValdezPlus, Connor takes a quick look at the Orioles Opening Day roster and the potential group of 26 players starts to become clearer.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 AutoAma

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. Be

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Scott Magness, the Co-Host of the Bird's Eye View Podcast, to predict which pitchers will make the Baltimore Orioles Opening Day roster. Connor and Scott talk:-Will Keegan Akin and Bruce Zimmermann be starters to begin the season?-Where will Félix Hernández fit in once he is healthy?-Are guys like Cole Sulser and Paul Fry locks to be in the bullpen?-Will the Orioles keep either of the Rule 5 picks in Tyler Wells or Mac Sceroler?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

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.

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Stacey Gotsulias, the Host of Locked On Yankees, for another Locked On AL East Crossover episode. This week we preview the New York Yankees. Connor and Stacey talk:-Who will be in the Yankees starting rotation behind Gerrit Cole?-Are the Yankees finally healthy this season?-Will the new additions of Corey Kluber and Jamison Taillon make an impact?-Record predictions and a breakout player for New York in 2021Support 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 podcas

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Greg Larson, the author or "Clubbie: A Minor League Baseball Memoir", to talk about his new book and his time working in the Baltimore Orioles system with the Aberdeen Ironbirds. Connor and Greg talk:-What inspired him to write the book and how much work went into it-What it was like to work so closely with Alan Mills-What Greg learned from his two seasons in minor league baseball-Who was his favorite person in the Orioles system that he profiled in the book?And here's the link with the awesome early giveaway deals and promotion for the book: https://www.clubbiebook.com/giveawaySupport 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 AutoAmaz

Host Connor Newcomb answers your Baltimore Orioles questions on another 'Mailbag Monday' episode. Today's question: What pair of Orioles middle infield prospects are you most excited to watch at the major league level? Connor talks:-Why he thinks Gunnar Henderson will stick at shortstop-Terrin Vavra could be a really fun player to watch-Anthony Servideo and Jordan Westburg will be fighting for those opportunities-Don't forget about Adam Hall or Joey Ortiz just yetBut first, Connor recaps the spring training games from the weekend and talks about strong performances from Matt Harvey, Mac Sceroler, Tyler Wells, Dillon Tate, Ryan Mountcastle, Maikel Franco, and others.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 prom

Host Connor Newcomb breaks down the Baltimore Orioles news from the week involving Ashton Goudeau, Félix Hernández, Hunter Harvey, MASN, and more. Connor talks:-The Orioles cleared a spot on the 40-man by waiving Goudeau (he was never really a roster candidate)-Hunter Harvey continues to be an injury-prone player-Why Connor is no longer including him in the Orioles future plans-How a potential Félix Hernández injury could shake up the rotation-Why this could open the door for Matt HarveySupport 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

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Danny Majerowicz, a guest writer for Eutaw Street Report, to break down his article that argued against the Baltimore Orioles signing Maikel Franco. Connor and Danny talk:-Franco's concerning defensive numbers-Why he may not be a huge upgrade offensively over Rio Ruiz-Which of these guys will be the Orioles starting third baseman?-How will the Franco signing impact the rest of the infield and the roster crunch as a whole?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:/

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Ulises Sambrano, the Co-Host of Locked On Rays, for the second installment of our Locked On AL East Crossover episodes. This week, we preview the Tampa Bay Rays. Connor and Ulises talk:-How will the Rays replace Charlie Morton and Blake Snell in the rotation?-Will Wander Franco make his debut this season?-A look at the versatility in the Rays infield-Who will be the next random Tampa Bay reliever to have an incredible season?-Record predictions for the Rays and OriolesSupport 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 Lock

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. Beto

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Rylan Stiles, the Host of Locked On Royals, to break down the Baltimore Orioles reported signing of 3B Maikel Franco and his 2020 season in Kansas City. Connor and Rylan talk:-Why did the Royals bring in Franco for 2020 in the first place?-Was he a defensive liability at 3B last season?-Where does Franco's offensive production stand at this point?-Why did the Royals elect not to re-sign him?Plus, Connor recaps Franco's seven-year MLB career so far and talks about what the move could mean for the rest of the Orioles infield.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 c

Host Connor Newcomb dives into Félix Hernández's spring training start against the Pirates that was televised on Thursday. Connor talks:-The people watching, and Statcast, had trouble differentiating between Hernández's fastball and changeup-Is 86 mph all he has left on his fastball, or is he still getting ramped up?-Could Hernández potentially become a changeup-first pitcher?-What are his chances of being in the Baltimore Orioles opening day rotation at this point?Plus, Connor takes a look at the hitters who shined in Thursday's game.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 “LOCKEDON20,” and you’ll get 20% 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.

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Mike DeCicco, the Data Analyst at the Baseball Performance Center, to talk about DL Hall and the live at-bats he has thrown at the BPC over the last few weeks. Connor and Mike talk:-Hall touching 99 (with movement) on his fastball-How his slightly lower arm slot makes him so deceptive-MLB comparisons for Hall to the likes of Josh Hader and Blake Snell-Which of his off-speed pitches have looked the bestBut first, Connor gives his Baltimore Orioles boxscore takeaways from Wednesday's spring training game with a focus on Tyler Nevin, Keegan Akin, and Freddy Galvis.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 “LOCKEDON20,” and you’ll get 20% 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.

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Jon Meoli, the Baltimore Orioles Beat Reporter for The Baltimore Sun, to talk about what he saw from the Orioles during his time in Sarasota last week. Connor and Jon talk:-Have Cedric Mullins or Austin Hays separated themselves in the CF battle?-Why the Chris Davis injury has such a large impact on this roster crunch-Where does DJ Stewart fall into the Orioles plans?-Why Bruce Zimmermann has been the most impressive pitcher in camp so far-Jon's experience covering Spring Training during a pandemicPlus, Connor breaks down the strong pitching performances from Bruce Zimmermann, Dean Kremer, and Conner Greene in Tuesday's televised spring training game.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 “LOCKEDON20,” and you’ll get 20% 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.

Host Connor Newcomb answers your Baltimore Orioles questions on a 'Mailbag Tuesday' edition of the podcast. Today's questions: What are the chances that Jahmai Jones makes the Opening Day roster? Which Orioles player are you most excited about that isn't getting enough attention. Connor talks:-Jones will have to beat out three other guys for the utility infield spot-It's most likely he starts the season as the AAA starting 2B-Isaac Mattson could surprise a lot of people out of the Orioles bullpenBut first, Connor takes a look at the first batch of Orioles players who were sent down to minor-league camp.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 “LOCKEDON20,” and you’ll get 20% 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 se

Host Connor Newcomb breaks down what we saw from the Baltimore Orioles televised spring training game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Connor talks:-John Means' changeup from 2019 is back-Shawn Armstrong and Travis Lakins look good-Why we're a little worried about Dillon Tate-Is Cedric Mullins winning the CF job?Plus, Connor gives some takeaways from Friday and Saturday's games involving Félix Hernández, Matt Harvey, Jorge López, Mac Sceroler, and Yusniel Diaz. But first, an update on the news from the weekend involving MASN's spring training broadcast plans and the Orioles reported interest in Maikel Franco.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 “LOCKEDON20,” and you’ll get 20% 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