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Host Connor Newcomb continues our "Orioles Top 10 Transactions of the Decade" series with a look at the No. 8-ranked move on the list: the Rule 5 Draft selection of Anthony Santander in 2016. Connor talks:-Why Santander was a risky pick because of his injuries and youth-How the Orioles timed out his 2017 season perfectly to keep him in the organization-How he turned himself into an all-star caliber player in 2020-What needs to happen for the Orioles to sign him to a long-term contractPlus, Connor talks about the Marlins hiring Kim Ng as their new GM and why the move was long overdue.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.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Rob McCoy, the Head Coach of the Niagara University baseball program, to talk about INF Greg Cullen — the newest Orioles prospect and a former Niagara baseball star. We talk:-Cullen's incredibly successful college career-How he was able to lead the country in hitting in his junior season (2018)-How he has worked on his defense-Why he now has a path to the big leagues with the OriolesPlus, Connor updates you on the latest Orioles news involving Trey Mancini's positive health update and Brian Gonzalez's new team.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" countdown with the No. 9-ranked move on our list — the Orioles signing Nate McLouth to a minor-league deal in June of 2012. Connor talks:-Why the Orioles bought low on the struggling outfielder-How he perfectly filled a glaring hole on the 2012 team-How McLouth made himself a Baltimore legend in only 201 games with the OriolesBut first, Connor breaks down the ongoing Tony La Russa situation and goes into why the White Sox need to cut ties with him right now.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 begins our "Top 10 Orioles Transactions of the Decade" series by talking about our No. 10-ranked transaction: the waiver claim of Steve Pearce. Connor talks:-Pearce's five solid seasons in Baltimore-Why the Orioles kept bringing him back-How he became the best hitter on the best Orioles team in the last 20 years-His defensive versatilityPlus, Connor gives a roundup of Orioles news from Monday and looks a the three transactions that just missed out on making the list.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 answer listeners' questions on another Mailbag Monday episode. This week's questions are: Does Gray Fenter have a shot at surprising people? What will the Orioles opening day rotation look like in 2023? Connor talks:-Fenter's dominant 2019 season in Delmarva and his minor league career as a whole-Why we will learn a lot about the righty if he does end up in Bowie in 2021-The candidates for a 2023 rotation spot-Why Zac Lowther will be one of those starters-Could Michael Baumann be moved to 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 “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 Noah Fleischman, the Sports Editor at the Commonwealth Times and a Play-by-Play Broadcaster for VCU baseball, to talk about Orioles pitching prospect Connor Gillispie. We talk:-Gillispie's dominance in his time at VCU-Why his stuff has profiled him as a reliever in the pros-What is his ceiling as a pitcher?-Why the Orioles must like him, since they sent him to the Fall Instructional CampPlus, Connor breaks down the two players the Orioles got from the Braves in the Tommy Milone trade.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 Herb Lawrence, the Co-Host of the Locked On White Sox Podcast, to talk about the newest Oriole — INF Yolmer Sánchez. We talk:-Sánchez's 7-year run in Chicago-What was different at the plate in his best offensive season (2017)-How he won a gold glove in 2019-The energy he brings to a clubhouse-His defensive versatility-And why the White Sox chose to cut him loosePlus, Connor recaps the Orioles news from Monday, including the hiring of Chris Holt as the new Pitching Coach.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 answers your Orioles questions on this Mailbag Monday. Today's question: Who will be the Orioles minor league affiliates in 2021? To answer, Connor talks:-Why the Aberdeen Ironbirds may become a wood-bat college summer ball team-The latest on the other Orioles affiliates-Why it sucks to see minor league baseball get hit like thisBut first, Connor updates you on all the latest Orioles news from the weekend, including:-Claiming INF Yolmer Sánchez off waivers-Mancini and Martin being added back to the 40-man roster-Picking up Iglesias's 2021 option-And a multitude of Orioles minor leaguers electing free agencySupport 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 Zach Spedden, the Co-Host of the BSL On the Verge Podcast, to give 2020 season grades to Cole Sulser and Cody Carroll in part two of our conversation about this final group of Orioles pitchers. We talk:-Why it took a perfect storm for Sulser to become the closer in the first place-Could Sulser be DFA'd to make room on the 40-man roster?-Will Carroll pitch in the majors with the Orioles again?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock 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 20% off your next order.Theragun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Zach Spedden, the Co-Host of the BSL On the Verge Podcast, to give 2020 season grades to Bruce Zimmermann, David Hess, and Branden Kline in part one of our conversation about the final group of Orioles pitchers. We talk:-Will Zimmermann start 2021 in the major leagues?-Can Zimmermann be a reliever in the future?-Why Hess will be the first Oriole to get DFA'd this offseason-What do we make of Kline's success in a very small sample size this season?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock 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 20% off your next order.Theragun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by AJ Andrews (Host of Locked On Blue Jays), Gabrielle Starr (Host of Locked On Red Sox), and Brice Paterik (Host of Locked On Rangers) to discuss everything that happened in Game 6 of the World Series. We talk:-World Series being played at a neutral site-Justin Turner testing positive for Covid-19 and then returning to the field-Rob Manfred's poor handling of this season-Kevin Cash's decision to pull Blake Snell-The Rays offense going cold-The best team in baseball (the Dodgers) won the World SeriesSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock 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 20% off your next order.Theragun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Javier Reyes, the Host of the Locked On Padres Podcast, to recap the action in the 2020 World Series so far. We talk:-Where does Game 4 rank among the best World Series games of all time?-Will the Dodgers go back to Kenley Jansen as their closer?-Has Clayton Kershaw changed his postseason legacy?-Can the Rays force a Game 7?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock 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 20% off your next order.Theragun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb answers your questions on a Mailbag Monday. This week's listener question: 'Where do you see Rylan Bannon fitting in with the Orioles future plans?' Connor talks about:-Bannon hopefully being protected on the 40-man roster-When will he make his major league debut?-Why Bannon could be a long-term infield option for the Orioles.But first, Connor recaps the weekend of Orioles news that including the re-signing of Stevie Wilkerson and whether this Mike Elias pension situation will actually amount to anything.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock 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 20% off your next order.Theragun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb breaks down the AL Gold Glove race in right field with Anthony Santander being named a finalist on Thursday. He looks deep into the stats to see if Santander might win and why Joey Gallo is his main competitor for the award. Plus, a recap of game two of the World Series and some news about Oriole Park at Camden Yards becoming an official polling place for the upcoming presidential election.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock 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 20% off your next order.FreshlyJoin almost ONE AND A HALF MILLION Satisfied Customers and skip the shopping, prepping, cooking, and clean up.  Freshly is offering our listeners FORTY DOLLARS OFF FOR THEIR FIRST TWO ORDERS at freshly.com/lockedon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Paul Mancano, the Host of Orioles All-Access over at MASN, to give 2020 season grades to Jorge López and Wade LeBlanc in part two of our conversation about the Orioles swing starters. We talk:-Is López in the running for a 2021 starting rotation spot?-Can the Orioles maximize López's potential?-Would the O's bring back LeBlanc on a minor-league deal next season?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock 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 20% off your next order.FreshlyJoin almost ONE AND A HALF MILLION Satisfied Customers and skip the shopping, prepping, cooking, and clean up.  Freshly is offering our listeners FORTY DOLLARS OFF FOR THEIR FIRST TWO ORDERS at freshly.com/lockedon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Paul Mancano, the Host of Orioles All-Access over at MASN, to give out 2020 season grades to Thomas Eshelman and Asher Wojciechowski in part one of our conversation about the Orioles swing starters. We talk:-What made Eshelman better in 2020?-Can Eshelman win a starting role in 2021?-Has Wojciechowski pitched in his final game with the Orioles?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock 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 20% off your next order.FreshlyJoin almost ONE AND A HALF MILLION Satisfied Customers and skip the shopping, prepping, cooking, and clean up.  Freshly is offering our listeners FORTY DOLLARS OFF FOR THEIR FIRST TWO ORDERS at freshly.com/lockedon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb answers your Orioles questions on this Mailbag Monday. Today's question: Will DJ Stewart or Renato Núñez be traded this offseason? Connor breaks down why Núñez is the much more likely trade piece and looks at what the O's could get in return. Plus, where Stewart stands on the roster heading into 2021. But first, Connor makes his official World Series prediction.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock 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 20% off your next order.FreshlyJoin almost ONE AND A HALF MILLION Satisfied Customers and skip the shopping, prepping, cooking, and clean up.  Freshly is offering our listeners FORTY DOLLARS OFF FOR THEIR FIRST TWO ORDERS at freshly.com/lockedon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Dillon Atkinson, a writer for Eutaw St Report, to give 2020 season grades to DJ Stewart and Mason Williams in part two of our conversation about the Orioles bench outfielders. We talk:-Which DJ Stewart is the real DJ Stewart?-What will Stewart need to do to hold down a roster spot in 2021 and beyond?-Has Williams done enough to at least stay in AAA with the Orioles next season?Rock AutoToday's episode is brought to you by RockAuto.com. Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need.Built Bar-Today's episode is brought to you by Built 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 Dillon Atkinson, a writer for Eutaw St Report, to give 2020 season grades to Dwight Smith Jr. and Dilson Herrera in part one of our conversation about the Orioles bench outfielders. We talk:-Why did Smith regress in 2020?-Will Smith have spot with the Orioles (or anywhere in the major leagues) in 2021?-Did Herrera do enough to get another look in Spring Training next season?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock 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 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Ricky Davis, the Assistant Director of Athletic Communications (including baseball) at Pepperdine University, to learn about LHP Easton Lucas — the minor-league pitcher that the Orioles received from the Marlins in the Jonathan Villar trade. We talk:-Lucas's move from the bullpen to the rotation at Pepperdine-What made him so good in college and in his first pro season-A breakdown of the lefty's stuffPlus, we get the scoop on the two other former Pepperdine players who are having success in the Orioles system — LHP Ryan Wilson and RHP Jonathan Pendergast.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock 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 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices