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Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Joe Papparotto (@JoePappa on Twitter) to give 2020 season grades to Ryan Mountcastle and Cedric Mullins in part two of our conversation about Orioles starting outfielders. We talk:-Can the Orioles stick Mountcastle in the middle of the order in 2021? Where will he play defensively?-Was Mountcastle the most exciting Orioles player to watch this season?-Can Mullins win the starting CF job moving forward or is he just a fourth outfielder at best?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 Joe Papparotto (@JoePappa on Twitter) to give grades for the 2020 season to Anthony Santander and Austin Hays in part one of our conversation about the Orioles starting outfielders. We talk:-Would Santander have been in the AL MVP conversation had he not gotten hurt?-Will Santander be the Orioles best bat again in 2021?-Why we can't judge Hays until we see a full season from him.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 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

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Matt Kremnitzer, an Orioles writer for PressBox, to give 2020 season grades to Renato Núñez, Hanser Alberto, José Iglesias, and Rio Ruiz. We talk:-Will Núñez be with the Orioles in 2021?-Did Alberto take a step back at the plate this season?-Can we expect this kind of offensive production from Iglesias moving forward?-Why were we so disappointed in Rio Ruiz this year?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 R

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Matthew Pyne, the Co-Host of the 'Nate Hit the Foul Pole' Podcast and a writer for Eutaw St Report, to look at the 2020 seasons for Orioles catchers Chance Sisco, Pedro Severino, and Bryan Holaday. We talk:-Did Severino do enough with his bat to be the main catcher heading into 2021?-Will Sisco have to change positions to stick at the big-league level?-Will Holaday have a shot to make the roster next season?-How can the Orioles improve defensively behind the plate this offseason?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 a

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Nick Stevens, the Co-Host of the 'On the Verge' Podcast, to look at the 2020 seasons for Shawn Armstrong, Paul Fry, Travis Lakins, and César Valdez. We talk:-Could trading or non-tendering Shawn Armstrong be another cost-cutting move from Mike Elias?-Why Paul Fry being a reverse-splits guy makes him so valuable.-Will Travis Lakins be in the Orioles bullpen in 2021?-Why César Valdez gets the only consensus A+ of any Orioles player this season.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 se

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Ryan Blake, the Host of 'Give that Fan a Podcast', to give out 2020 season grades to Tanner Scott, Dillon Tate, Hunter Harvey, and Evan Phillips. We talk:-Why Tanner Scott could turn into a dynamite closer moving forward-Why there is so much we still need to see from Hunter Harvey-How Dillon Tate took the next step this season-What needs to happen for Evan Phillips to make the team in 2021Support 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 w

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Ben Palmer, a Fantasy Baseball Writer and Podcaster at Pitcher List, to look back on the 2020 seasons for LHPs Keegan Akin and John Means in part two of our conversation. First, we talk about Akin's fastball and Ben tells us why Akin should continue to rely on that pitch. Then, we get into the season for Means and look at how he was able to overcome obstacles and finish strong. Ben hypes up Means' fastball velocity and usage and tells us how good Means could be if he finds that changeup again in 2021.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 $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Ben Palmer, a Fantasy Baseball Writer and Podcaster at Pitcher List, to recap the seasons for Alex Cobb and Dean Kremer in part one of our conversation. Ben shows his excitement for Cobb's splitter being back, but tells us why the rest of his stuff doesn't measure up, making it an unsuccessful season for Cobb. Then Ben tells us what changes he thinks Cobb can make to have more success in 2021. Then, Connor and Ben both gave a high grade to Kremer's 2020 season, as Ben tells us why his curveball is so good, and why his first three major league starts were so impressive.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 $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Heather Linington-Noble to discuss the Orioles Preseason Awards predictions we made on the show back in July (episodes 92 and 93). Heather was spot on in picking Ryan Mountcastle for 'Best Rookie' and César Valdez for 'Biggest Surprise' while Connor was way off in going with Hunter Harvey and David Hess. The two go back over their preseason picks and then end with a good conversation about how we should remember John Means' 2020 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 $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb goes through every 2020 postseason wild card matchup and points out the connections to the Orioles on all 16 teams in the playoffs. Connor tells us why he thinks the Rays are coming out of the American League this year and makes his official World Series predictions. Plus, he gives a prediction for each first round series. Finally, Connor explains why most Orioles fans may be cheering for the Padres in the playoffs this year.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 $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Brendan Mortensen, a Podcast Host and Content Creator at MASN, to recap the Orioles final series of the 2020 season against the Blue Jays. Brendan and Connor talk about the offense finally stepping up in Sunday's win and the strong finish to the season for Cedric Mullins and Renato Núñez. Then they get into Keegan Akin's bad luck and the bullpen picking him up on Sunday. Next, they talk about the resurgence of John Means and what it means for his future. Finally, the two talk about the bright futures for Austin Hays and Ryan Mountcastle.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 $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Tom Dakers, a writer for Bluebird Banter (the Blue Jays SB Nation site) to preview the final regular season series of the year between the Orioles and Blue Jays. Tom tells us what it was like to see the Blue Jays clinch a playoff berth on Thursday and what that means for their pitching rotation this weekend. Plus, we get into what the additions of Bo Bichette and Alejandro Kirk have meant to this Jays lineup, and what the postseason expectations should be for this Toronto team. But first, Connor recaps the Orioles 13-1 win over the Red Sox on Thursday night and gives his three big takeaways from the game concerning the offense, Alex Cobb, and Shawn Armstrong. Plus, a congrats to Anthony Santander for being named Most Valuable Oriole.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

Host Connor Newcomb recaps the Orioles 9-1 loss to the Red Sox on Wednesday night and gives his three big takeaways from the game concerning Dean Kremer's rough start, Bruce Zimmermann's bounce-back outing out of the bullpen, and DJ Stewart's slump. Plus, Connor looks into the hot hitting of Austin Hays and Ryan Mountcastle and tells us why that bodes well for the Orioles future.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 $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb recaps the Orioles 8-3 loss to the Red Sox on Tuesday night and gives his three big takeaways from the game concerning Keegan Akin's continued development, the Orioles defensive struggles, and Ramón Urias getting his chance. Plus, Connor tells us why it was so important for this Orioles team to have been in the playoff race for 55 games, despite missing out on what could have been a very important No. 1 draft pick in 2021.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 $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Shelly Verougstraete, a Writer for Over the Monster (the SB Nation Boston Red Sox Blog), to preview the upcoming series between the Orioles and Red Sox. Shelly tells us why the Red Sox starting pitching continues to be horrific, and who might be able to help fix that in 2021. Plus, Shelly breaks down Boston's break-out youngsters (Bobby Dalbec and Alex Verdugo) but worries about the lack of production from JD Martinez. Finally, Shelly gives us a look into the Red Sox future in the AL East. But first, Connor breaks down the flurry of roster moves the Orioles made on Monday and gives the best reason as to why Baltimore cut Carson Fulmer loose.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 $10 off your first order. Learn

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Paul Valle, the Host of The Bat Around at PressBox, to recap the weekend series between the Orioles and Rays. First, we break down John Means' dominant start and tell you why that was the best outing of his career, and what it means for the lefty moving forward. Plus, a look at the solid starts from Jorge López and Alex Cobb and their futures with the Orioles. Then we get into the O's offensive struggles and highlight Austin Hays, who was really the only bright spot in the lineup this weekend.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 $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Justin Gallanty, one of the Play-by-Play Voices of the Bowie Baysox during the 2019 season, to talk about LHP Bruce Zimmermann. Justin tells us what made Zimmermann so successful at AA in 2019 and why he eventually got the call-up to AAA and then the big leagues. Justin also talks about Zimmermann's journey through college baseball and the minors, and why it makes it even more impressive that he made it to Baltimore. Finally, Justin compares Zimmermann to the rest of the 2019 Baysox rotation. But first, Connor recaps the two Orioles losses to the Rays on Thursday and gives his takeaways concerning Dean Kremer and the bullpen.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 $10 off your first order. Learn more about your

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Ulises Sambrano, the Co-Host of the Locked On Rays Podcast, to preview the upcoming five-game series between the Orioles and Rays. Ulises tells us what the Rays pitching looks like right now with all of their injuries. Plus, he gives us a look at which Tampa Bay bats have stepped up as Brandon Lowe and Will Adames were slumping a bit. But first, Connor recaps the Orioles 5-1 win over the Braves on Wednesday night and gives his three big takeaways concerning Keegan Akin, the bullpen, and Renato Núñez. Later, Connor breaks the Orioles roster moves from Thursday and gives the story on Bruce Zimmermann, who will make his MLB debut in game two of Thursday's doubleheader.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 $10 off

Host Connor Newcomb dives into the Chris Davis situation, and gives his take as to why the Orioles should finally cut ties with Davis this offseason, even with two years remaining on his contract. Connor looks at the young players he is now blocking, and the many ways his lack of production may be hurting both current and future Orioles teams. But first, Connor recaps the Orioles 5-1 loss to the Braves from Tuesday night and gives three takeaways from the game regarding the names in the lineup, the solid pitching, and Asher Wojciechowski.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 $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices