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Host Connor Newcomb reacts to the news from the weekend that the Orioles will not be bringing Gary Thorne back to the broadcast booth in 2021. Connor talks:-Why this is a slap in the face to all Orioles fans-Thorne is a legend and deserved at least the chance to say goodbye to the fans-This continues a disturbing trend of the Orioles mistreating some of their most beloved people-A tribute to Gary and his time with the 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 “LOCKEDON,” 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Brent Maguire, the Host of the Locked On Angels Podcast, to break down the José Iglesias trade from the Angels point of view. Connor and Brent talk:-Can Iglesias repeat his incredible offensive numbers from 2020?-Why he'll have much less pressure on him at the plate in the Angels lineup-Does he have a future with the Angels beyond 2021?-Did the Orioles get enough back in the trade?Plus. Connor gives his thoughts on the latest baseball news, including multiple free agent signings, the Orioles not bringing Jim Hunter back to the broadcast booth, and the death of Hank Aaron.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.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. Learn more about yo

Host Connor Newcomb caps off our countdown of the 'Orioles Top 10 Transactions of the last Decade' with a look at our top-ranked move on the list — the 2010 trade to acquire SS JJ Hardy. Connor talks:-This move is No. 1 partly because of how little the Orioles had to give up-The Twins definitely gave up on Hardy too quickly-The O's got an incredible six season out of him-How he became one of the most beloved Orioles of this century-The stats back up Hardy being one of Baltimore's most consistent players during its most recent winning stretchBut first, Connor recaps the Orioles and MLB news from the past few days involving George Springer, Michael Brantley, 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 “LOCKEDON,” 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

Host Connor Newcomb answers your Orioles questions on another 'Mailbag Monday' episode. Today's listener question: How is what Koby Perez does for the orioles now different from what John Coppolella was doing for the Braves? Connor talks:-Why the Braves got in trouble for paying players under the table-To my knowledge, the Orioles are building their system the right way-Perez has been a huge addition to the Orioles front office-Why building depth in the minor leagues is so important-How the Orioles approach in the international market might change going forwardPlus, Connor gets you the Orioles news from the weekend involving Rio Ruiz, Thomas Eshelman, and the farm system rankings.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.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 an

Host Connor Newcomb breaks down the huge day it was for the Orioles in the International Free Agent Market on Friday. Connor talks:-The comparisons that SS Maikol Hernández is getting to Carlos Correa and Alex Rodriguez-Why 16-year-old catcher Samuel Basallo might be most exciting name in the class-It was exciting and relieving to see the O's finally spend their full international allotment-This class has really good depth of position players-What this moment means for the organization going forwardPlus, Connor recaps the last few days in MLB hot stove news and gives updates on Trey Mancini and Anthony Santander in the arbitration process.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.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 5

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Rigo Beltrán, the Pitching Coach for the Columbus Clippers (AAA Cleveland affiliate), to talk about Orioles new third base coach Tony Mansolino. Connor and Rigo talk:-Beltrán's time working with Mansolino over the last three minor league seasons-Mansolino's style as a manager-The relationship that the two built over the years-The rare combination of minor league success and player development that the two were able to achieve-How analytics shape Mansolino as a coach and were instilled in him in the Cleveland system-How the Cleveland organization prepares a coach to get to the major league levelPlus, Connor gives a roundup of the baseball news of the week, including Liam Hendriks' deal with the White Sox and Branden Kline's retirement.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.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covere

Host Connor Newcomb continues our countdown of the "Top 10 Orioles Transactions of the Last Decade" with the No. 2-ranked moves on the list — the acquisitions of starting pitchers Jason Hammel, Wei-Yin Chen, and Miguel Gonzalez in January and February of 2012. Connor talks:-Hammel could have put together one of the best seasons in Orioles history had he not gotten hurt in 2012-Him struggling in 2013 was disappointing-That trade also got the Orioles Matt Lindstrom, which in turn got them Joe Saunders!-Chen gave the Orioles more than they could have asked for in his four seasons in Baltimore-The O's let him walk at the right time-The Gonzalez signing could have been the highest pay-off of any move Dan Duquette made-He may have been the Orioles most consistent starting pitcher 2012-14Support 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.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Kevin Oestreicher, the Host of the Locked On Ravens Podcast, to preview the Ravens-Titans playoff game in a 'Locked On Baltimore' crossover episode. Connor and Kevin talk:-The Ravens chance for revenge against the Titans-What has made the Ravens so good on their five-game winning streak?-How will the Baltimore defense stop Derrick Henry?-It's time for Lamar Jackson to prove the doubters wrong-And we each make a score prediction for the gameBut first, Connor breaks down the baseball news from this week with the Orioles naming their 2021 coaching staff and Cleveland trading Francisco Lindor to the Mets.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.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% wel

Host Connor Newcomb breaks down the news of the week from the Orioles and all of MLB:-Cole Sulser tried to pitch through a foot injury last season, which may have caused his struggles-Why this makes it more likely that Sulser is back with the O's in 2021-The Orioles are connected with Yasiel Puig again, but that move doesn't make much sense now-Tigers sign Robbie Grossman and Dodgers sign Blake Treinen-The 2021 minor-league season will not start on time-Connor joined the Orioles All-Access Podcast at MASN for an All-Camden Yards DraftSupport 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.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb answers your Orioles questions on another 'Mailbag Monday' episode. Today's listener question: Which Orioles prospects that aren't currently on the 40-man roster could make it to the big leagues in 2021? Connor talks:-Why LHP Kevin Smith is the top choice-Smith's quick rise through the Mets system-Is it finally time that we see Cody Sedlock?-Sedlock made a big jump at Bowie in 2019.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.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Mike Gallagher, the former Play-by-Play Voice of the Elizabethton Twins (Rookie Ball Affiliate of the Minnesota Twins) to talk about one of the Orioles selections in the AAA phase of the Rule 5 Draft — RHP Rickey Ramirez. Connor and Mike talk:-Ramirez's rollercoaster-like numbers throughout his minor league career-His slow start in the pro ball-The noticeable adjustments he made between 2017 and 2018 that led to more success-Ramirez's pitch arsenal and stuff on the mound-What his future could look like in the Orioles organizationSupport 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.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Matt Germain, who covers and tweets about the Rays minor league system, to talk about the Orioles latest minor-league signing — catcher Nick Ciuffo. Connor and Mat talk:-Ciuffo's seven seasons in the Rays organization-Can the former first-round pick already be considered a bust at age 25?-Why did he only get 19 games at the major-league level with Tampa Bay?-He's a defense-first catcher, but the bat started to come around after he left the Rays-How Ciuffo's suspensions in the minors altered his career-Where can he fit in with the Orioles in 2021?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.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc

Host Connor Newcomb continues our countdown of the Orioles "Top 10 Transactions of the last decade" with a look at the No. 3-ranked move on the list — the 2011 waiver claim of RHP Darren O'Day. Connor talks:-Why it was dumb for the Rangers to give up on O'Day so quickly-How the Orioles saw the value that Texas did not-A look back at his incredible seven seasons in Baltimore-Why the 2012 season would not have been the same without him-Why giving O'day a 4-year extension in 2015 was the right movePlus, Connor breaks down the big trade from Sunday night as the Rays dealt Blake Snell to the Padres.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.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. Learn more about your ad cho

Host Connor Newcomb continues our countdown of the Top 10 Orioles transactions of the last decade with the No. 4-ranked move on the list — the 2015 trade for Mark Trumbo. Connor talks:-Why the Mariners were looking to move Trumbo after only acquiring him earlier that year-How important Trumbo really was to the Orioles making the playoffs in 2016-Why it was an extra bonus that the Orioles ridded themselves of Steve Clevenger in the deal-Defending the contract extension Trumbo got despite his struggles over the last two seasons of the dealSupport 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.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Chris Harris, the Play-by-Play Voice of the Mississippi Braves (AA Affiliate of the Atlanta Braves), to talk about one of the newest Orioles minor-league signings — RHP Claudio Custodio. Connor and Chris talk:-Custodio's dominant season in AA Mississippi in 2019-His arsenal on the mound and why you shouldn't let his small frame fool you-How he was able to transition from an infielder to the mound after five years in the minors-What he needs to do to finally get to the big leagues at age 30-The leadership role that he brings to a minor league clubhouse-His speed and how he can still help a team as a base stealerSupport 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.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 yo

Host Connor Newcomb answers your Orioles questions on another 'Mailbag Monday' episode. Today's question: Who will be the Orioles closer next season? Connor talks:-Why it might be too soon to give Hunter Harvey the job-The case for Shawn Armstrong-Dillon Tate and Tanner Scott are interesting options-But it should be César Valdez who gets the first chances out of spring trainingSupport 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.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Mark W. Sanchez, the San Francisco Giants beat writer for KNBR, to talk about the Orioles latest signing — LHP Fernando Abad. Connor and Mark talk:-Abad's short stint with the Giants in 2019-His dominance at AAA during that season-Why the Giants didn't call him up sooner-We know Abad can get lefties out, but can he still get righties out?But first, Connor breaks down Abad's long MLB career to this point and talks about his chances to make the Orioles opening day 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 “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 Justin Gallanty, who was the Play-by-Play Voice of the Burlington Royals (Royals Rookie league affiliate) during the 2018 season, to talk about catcher Chris Hudgins, whom the Orioles selected in the AAA phase of the Rule 5 Draft. Connor and Justin talk:-Hudgins being a defense-first catcher during his time in Burlington-The depth he could provide in the Orioles system-Why his bat still needs to come around-Could he be Adley Rutschman's backup in Bowie in 2021?Plus, Connor talks about the latest Orioles news, including the signing of LHP Fernando Abad, and the new homes for former Orioles Luis Ortiz and Andrew Velazquez.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 Benjamin Kelly, who was the Play-by-Play Voice of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Royals AA affiliate) during the 2019 season, to talk about RHP Conner Greene, whom the Orioles just signed to a minor-league deal. Connor and Benjamin talk:-Greene's high fastball velocity and overall stuff on the mound-The control issues that have hindered his career-How he found some success with the Royals organization in 2019-What will he have to do to make his big league debut with the Orioles?Plus, some news about Anthony Santander making some more money.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 Marshall Kelner, the Broadcast and Media Relations Manager for the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels, to break down one of the Orioles Rule 5 Draft selections — RHP Tyler Wells. Connor and Marshall talk:-Wells' dominance at High-A in 2018 and how it got him promoted to AA-His arsenal on the mound and his imposing 6'8" stature-An update on his rehab after his 2019 Tommy John surgery-Can his stuff transition into the bullpen to help the Orioles in 2021?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