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Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Heather Linington-Noble (@AlainnFocail on Twitter) for part two of our Orioles 2020 Preseason Awards. Connor and Heather make their picks for the Orioles best rookie, most surprising player, and most disappointing player for the 2020 season. Heather makes her pitch for putting Cesar Valdez on the Opening Day Roster while Connor hypes up a potential David Hess revitalization. Plus, Connor recaps the Orioles exhibition game loss to the Nationals.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rad Power BikesRight now as a limited time offer, get a free accessory with the purchase of a bike. That’s right. And FREE shipping to the lower 48 states. To get this special offer, text the word MLB to 64-000.cbdMDOur friends at cbdMD have an amazing duo that can help you relax, regroup, and recharge when life gets chaotic. And to make it even easier cbdMD is offering all our listeners 25% OFF your next order when you use the promo code LOCKED ON MLB at checkout.FreshlyJoin almost ONE AND A HALF M

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Heather Linington-Noble (@AlainnFocail on Twitter) for part one of a conversation as we hand out some Orioles 2020 Preseason Awards. Connor and Heather make their picks for team MVP, best hitter, and best pitcher in 2020. Heather hypes up what she thinks could be a huge season for Ryan Mountcastle, while Connor praises the changes Rio Ruiz has made at the plate. Plus, Connor recaps the Orioles exhibition game victory over the Phillies and updates you on some O's news and notes.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! cbdMDOur friends at cbdMD have an amazing duo that can help you relax, regroup, and recharge when life gets chaotic. And to make it even easier cbdMD is offering all our listeners 25% OFF your next order when you use the promo code LOCKED ON MLB at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb starts by breaking down the latest Orioles news pertaining to injuries, additions to the player pool, and intrasquad games. Then, we talk through five players who could have the most to gain (or lose) in a 60-game season for the Orioles — John Means, Hanser Alberto, Anthony Santander, Hunter Harvey, and Chance Sisco. Finally, an update on how to watch the Orioles three exhibition games next week.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rad Power BikesRight now as a limited time offer, get a free accessory with the purchase of a bike. That’s right. And FREE shipping to the lower 48 states. To get this special offer, text the word MLB to 64-000.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.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On se

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Jake English, the Co-Host of the Bird's Eye View Podcast, to take a look at what players could make up the Orioles 30-man Opening Day Roster. We go through each position set and tell you which guys are locks, and which others are on the roster bubble. Plus, Jake gets into how the Orioles have an important decision to make regarding their plan and approach as a rebuilding team in this shortened 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Jonathan Duren, the Radio Voice of the NCCU Sports Network, to tell us about RHP Shane Davis — the Orioles latest UDFA signing. Jonathan tells us about Davis' stellar 2020 season and why it may have gotten him onto the radar of a number of pro scouts. Plus, Jonathan breaks down Davis' pitch arsenal and his mindset on the mound. Finally, Connor gives injury updates on three Orioles players and tells us why the Orioles should definitely sign Yasiel Puig.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb gives an update on the seven players the Orioles reportedly added to their 60-man 'Summer Camp' player pool on Friday. The list includes DL Hall, Adley Rutschman, and Cedric Mullins. Plus, the Orioles have named their Opening Day starter (it's no surprise who it is) and we take a look at the O's 2021 schedule.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Jon Meoli, the Orioles Beat Reporter for The Baltimore Sun, to get an update on the first week of Orioles 'Summer Camp'. Jon tells us what it has been like for the players, coaches, and the media so far inside of Oriole Park. Plus, Jon gives us an update on the safety proceeders in the ballpark and the rundown of what has happened on the field so far in the first week back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Zack Goodman, the co-host of the Nate Hit the Foul Pole Podcast, to break down the Orioles 2020 schedule. Connor and Zack go through all nine teams the Orioles will play and assess how the O's will fair in the 60-game slate overall. Plus, Connor and Zack talk about the potential safety issues with some of the Orioles road trips. Finally, Connor gives an update on the Orioles draft pick signings.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Aury St. Germain, the PR Director for University of North Carolina Baseball, to give us the scoop on one of the Orioles UDFA signings — OF Dylan Harris. Aury tells us how Harris' bat has developed at UNC and why he is the perfect leadoff hitter for today's game of baseball. Plus, Aury raves about Harris' defensive abilities in centerfield. Finally, Connor gives an update on the start of 'Summer Camp'.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Rick Roberts, the Pitching Coach for Pitt-Johnstown University Baseball, to talk about one of the Orioles UDFA signings — RHP/OF Isaiah Kearns. Rick tells us what makes Kearns so good on the mound and if he thinks Kearns can play both ways in the pros. Plus, Rick, who coached Kearns as a child, tells us about his makeup as a person and his transition from the D1 to the D2 level this year. Finally, Connor takes a look at the Orioles opening up "Summer Camp" this week.upport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PostmatesDownload the Postmates app and use code LOCKEDON. For a limited time, Postmates is giving our listeners ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS of free restaurant delivery credit for your first SEVEN days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Tim Buckley, the University of Louisiana sports beat reporter for The Daily Advertiser, to talk about one of the Orioles UDFA signings — Louisiana RHP Brandon Young. Tim tells us about Young's transition from junior college to Division I baseball and how he worked his way into a starting role with the Ragin Cajuns. Plus, Tim tells us what made Young so dominant in 2020 and what kind of person he is off the field. Finally, Connor gives an updates on which players have already opted out of the 2020 MLB season.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 $10 off your first order.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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Pat Hall, the Assistant Baseball Coach at Central Connecticut State University, to break down the Orioles UDFA signing CCSU 1B/OF TT Bowens. Hall tells us about the power that Bowens displayed in his time at Central Connecticut State and how he also grew into a great all-around hitter. Hall also tells us how Bowens burst onto the scene as a freshman and about his defensive work to get better in the outfield. Finally, Connor takes a look at MLB's Covid-19 safety protocols for the 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 is joined by Chris Edwards, the Play-by-Play voice of Duke Baseball, to talk about Orioles UDFA signing RHP Thomas Girard. Chris tells us about the nasty slider that the former Duke closer has at his disposal and how he used it to set down some of the best hitters in the country. Plus, Chris tells us about Girard's makeup as a pitcher and a person and what his output could be at the next level. Finally, Connor breaks down the specifics of the return-to-play agreement between MLB and the Players Association.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 $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined Josh Vitale, the Auburn athletics beat writer for the Montgomery Advertiser, to break down Orioles UDFA signing RHP Ryan Watson. Josh tells what Watson's role was in the Auburn bullpen for four years and why he had some struggles early in his career. Then, Josh tells us how Watson improved late in his time at Auburn and how he projects as a reliever at the next level. Finally, Connor gives an update on the negotiations between the owners and the MLBPA.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 $10 off your first order.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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Ben Portnoy, the Mississippi State Athletics Beat Reporter for The Dispatch, to talk about Orioles Competitive Balance Round A selection SS Jordan Westburg. Ben tells why he is so high on Westburg and why he thinks the Mississippi State SS will produce at the big-league level. Plus, Ben tells us where Westburg is at his best defensively and why his bat was a little slow to develop. Finally, Connor gives a preview of Friday's NPB Opening Day.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 $10 off your first order.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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Nick Suss, the Ole Miss Beat Reporter for the Clarion Ledger, to talk about Orioles third-round pick SS Anthony Servideo. Nick tells us how Servideo's defense shined at Ole Miss for three seasons but how it took until 2020 for his bat to come around. Then, we go into how good Servideo was in his junior season, and why that was the reason he skyrocketed on draft boards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Andrew Allegretta, the Play-by-Play Voice of the Tulane Green Wave, to break down Orioles second-round pick OF Hudson Haskin. Andrew tells us why Haskin has all the tools to make it to the majors and why his best baseball is still ahead of him. Plus, we learn about Haskin's defensive abilities and a little more about his slightly unorthodox swing. Later, Andrew tells us about Radford 1B JD Mundy, whom the Orioles signed as an UDFA.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 $10 off your first order.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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Phil Elson, the Radio Play-by-Play Voice of Arkansas Razorbacks Baseball, to give us the inside scoop on Orioles first round pick OF Heston Kjerstad. Phil tells us about Kjerstad's power from the left side and what makes him one of the most complete college hitters in the country. Plus, Phil tells us why we shouldn't overlook Kjerstad's outfield defense. Connor also gives a quick look at all six Orioles draft picks and how the money for signing bonuses will play out for Mike Elias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an eye-opening discussion, Ross Jackson (Locked On Saints) Aaron Freeman (Locked on Falcons) Tony Wiggins (Locked On Jaguars) John Hickman (Locked On Texans) Chris Carter (Locked On Steelers) Keith Pompey (Locked On 76ers) Coty Davis (Locked On Texans) and Your Boy Q (Locked On Raiders) come together for a special Locked On Podcast Network Black Lives Matter Roundtable. These eight Locked On hosts share their first-hand experiences as black men in America. When was the first time they clocked racism in their lives? What are the pet peeves they experience as a black man? In the wake of George Floyd's killing, does this movement feel different than those of the past? What needs to happen for this moment in time to have a lasting impact on society and to result in real gains for social justice? And, will these experiences change the next generation?   We take a momentary pause in our daily sports talk for this revealing and important special podcast episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Mason McRae, an MLB Draft and college baseball writer for Prospects365.com, to look at Texas A&M LHP Asa Lacy. Lacy should be the first pitcher taken in the draft this year, and Mason tells us why he has the best stuff in this class. Mason also talks about some potential guys the Orioles could take with pick No. 30, and then gives us some sleepers for later in the 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 $10 off your first order.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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices