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Host Connor Newcomb answers your Orioles questions on another 'Mailbag Monday' episode. Today's question: What are the chances that Zach Pop and Gray Fenter get returned to the Orioles? Connor talks:-Why Pop has a good chance to stay with the Marlins if he is healthy-The Marlins bullpen has a lot of open spots right now-Fenter should be returned to the Orioles since he hasn't pitched above Delmarva-Why it's a good thing that the Orioles are finally losing players in the Rule 5 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Justin Rocke, the Broadcaster and Media Relations Coordinator for the Daytona Tortugas, to talk about RHP Mac Sceroler — the Orioles first selection in the 2020 Rule 5 Draft. Connor and Justin talk:-Sceroler's outstanding season at High-A Daytona in 2019-His family connection to Ben McDonald-Sceroler's pitch arsenal and his presence on the mound-Why he is ready to pitch in the big leagues despite never having thrown an inning above the High-A level-Why the Reds did not protect him on the 40-man roster-Will he be able to convert to a bullpen role to help 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 “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 John Wilkerson, the Play-by-Play Voice of Tennessee Volunteers Baseball, to break down RHP Garrett Stallings — the prospect the Orioles received in the José Iglesias trade. Connor and John talk:-Stalling's elite control in his time at Tennessee-How his strikeout numbers took such a jump between his sophomore and junior seasons-Why Stallings was one of the best players, and best people, in the Tennessee program-What his role could be as he moves up the Orioles systemBut first, Connor gives an update on the Orioles minor league affiliates for 2021 and breaks down all the moves the O's made in Thursday's Rule 5 Draft.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 at the prospects who are available and could be of interest to the Orioles in Thursday's Rule 5 Draft. Plus, a look back at Orioles Rule 5 Draft picks over the last decade. Connor talks:-Why the Orioles will be looking at pitchers and shortstops this year-Will they again make two picks with two open spots on the 40-man roster?-Would infielders Kevin Smith (Blue Jays) or Omar Estevez (Dodgers) be good selections?-The good (Joey Rickard, Anthony Santander, Ryan Flaherty) and the bad (Pedro Araujo, Michael Almanzar) of the O's previous Rule 5 Draft selectionBut first, Connor breaks down the news involving the Frederick Keys and their future 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 “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 Andrew Battifarano, a prospects writer for MiLB.com, to break down the newest Oriole — RHP Ashton Goudeau, who was claimed off waivers from the Pirates on Monday. Connor and Andrew talk:-Goudeau's struggles early in his career-What changes he made that led to a breakout 2019 season in AA-How he rebounded from injury during that year-His domination at the Arizona Fall League-How the Orioles may use him 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 “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb answers your Orioles questions on this Mailbag Monday. Today's questions: Should we be worried about RHP Blaine Knight after his struggles in 2019? What shortstops could the Orioles pursue in free agency to replace José Iglesias? Connor talks:-Why Knight's struggles in Frederick were concerning-But why Knight should bounce back in 2021-Will the Orioles sign a free agent shortstop or stick with Richie Martin?-Three good SS options if the O's do choose to look into free agency-Why Adeiny Hechavarría would be a perfect fitSupport 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 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 is joined by Nick Cicere, a writer at Camden Chat and Pitcher List, to break down all the Orioles moves from Wednesday, including the José Iglesias trade and the decision to non-tender Hanser Alberto. Connor and Nick talk:-Was this the right time to trade Iglesias?-Who will play SS now that he is gone?-What we will miss most about Alberto-Why it's sad that baseball has come to this on non-tender deadline day-Can Yolmer Sánchez produce at a higher level than Alberto while costing less?-The infield options, like Rylan Bannon and Ramon Urias, who will now have chance to step upSupport 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 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 Aram Leighton, the Host of the Locked On MLB Prospects Podcast, to talk about the Orioles top three prospects — Adley Rutschman, Grayson Rodriguez, and DL Hall. Connor and Aram talk:-Why Rutschman is unlike other catching prospects-Why he has all the tools to be an MLB All-Star-How did Rodriguez get better in 2020?-Why he'll be an ace once he fully adds his changeup-DL Hall might have the best stuff in the Orioles systemSupport 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 answers your Orioles questions on another "Mailbag Monday" episode. Today's question: which starting pitchers could the Orioles pursue in free agency this offseason? Connor talks:-Why bringing back Tommy Milone or Wade LeBlanc might be the best idea-Erasmo Ramírez is an interesting candidate-Don't sleep on Eric Jokisch after his stellar two-year stint in the KBO-Would the Orioles consider signing Chris Archer?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 David Espinoza, a baseball writer who covers the AAA Pacific Coast League, to talk about the Orioles newest addition — OF/1B Chris Shaw. David talks about:-Shaw's big numbers at AAA over the last three seasons-Why he struggled in brief MLB stints with the Giants in 2018 and 2019-Shaw being a home runs and strikeouts kind of hitter-How he got his strikeout rate down in 2019-What the Orioles can expect if they give the big left-handed hitter a chancePlus, Connor breaks down Shaw's baseball career so far and talks about the other half of this Orioles move, as the team DFA'd RHP Thomas Eshelman.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 continues our countdown of the "Orioles Top 10 Transactions of the Decade" with a look at the No. 5-ranked move on the list: the free-agent signing of Nelson Cruz in 2014. Connor talks:-Why the Orioles took a calculated risk in signing Cruz-How he revamped his game and his image in 2014-Why it was such a bad move for the Orioles not to offer Cruz a multi-year extension after the season-Would the division title in 2014 have happened without Nelson Cruz?-How history would have been different if the Orioles had re-signed him to a four-year dealPlus, Connor talks about the Orioles interest in Yasiel Puig and why he would have fit in with the team in 2020, but the outfield may be too crowded 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

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Sean Stires, the Pre-Game and Post-Game Show Co-Host for Notre Dame Football and a former Notre Dame baseball broadcaster, to talk about the college careers of two Orioles draft picks — Trey Mancini and Pat Connaughton. Connor and Sean talk:-Trey Mancini's immense pop in his bat in college-Why they knew Trey was good at Notre Dame, but didn't know he would be this good-The support for Trey this year from the Notre Dame family-Why Pat Connaughton ultimately chose basketball over staying with the Orioles-How good Connaughton could have been on the mound had he stuck with baseballSupport 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 answers your Orioles questions on another Mailbag Monday. Today's question: Who could be non-tendered and DFA'd by the Orioles later this offseason? Connor talks:-Austin Wynns may have lost his spot-Why it's time to move on from Cole Sulser-The Orioles should keep Shawn Armstrong in arbitration-Could Pat Valaika and Hanser Alberto both be non-tendered?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 breaks down the six players the Orioles added to the 40-man roster on Friday and looks at why the O's DFA'd Renato Núñez. Connor talks:-Expect Yusniel Diaz, Michael Baumann and Rylan Bannon, and Isaac Mattson to be on the Opening Day Roster-Zac Lowther and Alex Wells will be competing with each other for the next few years-The Orioles took a calculated risk in deciding not to protect Zach Pop-The writing was on the wall for Renato NúñezSupport 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 continues our "Orioles Top 10 Transactions of the Decade" series with a look at the No. 6-ranked move on the list: the 2011 trade that sent Koji Uehara to the Rangers for Chris Davis and Tommy Hunter. Connor talks:-What made Uehara one of the biggest names on the trading block that year-Why recent struggles by both players meant the Rangers were willing to part with Davis and Hunter at the time-A recap of Hunter and Davis' time with the Orioles-Would the Orioles have been better off in 2012 with Uehara instead?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 Bob Phelan, the Co-Host of the BSL On The Verge Podcast, to talk about which prospects the Orioles will add to the 40-man roster and protect from the Rule 5 Draft before Friday's deadline. Connor and Bob talk:-Why Diaz, Lowther, Baumann, and Mattson are locks to be added to the roster-Why Zach Pop and Rylan Bannon have a good chance to join them-Do Alex Wells and Brett Cumberland have a shot to be added?-Why the first players to be taken off the 40-man roster to make room could be Cole Sulser, Austin Wynns, and Renato Núñez-Bob thinks Zach Pop is the Orioles future closerPlus, Connor makes his 2021 Baseball Hall of Fame selections.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 continues our "Orioles Top 10 Transactions of the Decade" series with a look a the No, 7-ranked move on the list: the 2013 trade for Brad Brach. Connor talks:-Why this may have been the best trade of Dan Duquette's career-How Brach became the Orioles second-best reliever from 2014 to 2018-What happened to the prospect the Orioles sent to San Diego?-Why the Orioles would not have made the postseason on 2016 without BrachSupport 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 answers your Orioles questions on this Mailbag Monday. Today's questions: Will Tyler Nevin make the team out of spring training in 2021? Which prospects will the Orioles definitely protect on the 40-man roster? Connor talks:-Nevin's minor league career so far-Why he is blocked by Mountcastle and Mancini-The three players that are locks to be added to the 40-man roster this week-The case against adding four other prospects who are in the mixSupport 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