Locked On Orioles

Trey Mancini is the Orioles' best player so far in 2019 and is, by default if nothing else, the face of the franchise.Should the Warehouse brass pursue a long-term deal to keep the 27-year-old slugger in Charm City? Andrew Stetka of Eutaw Street Report joins us to discuss that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trade rumors are swirling around Orioles reliever Mychal Givens. Are the rebuilding Birds likely to move the righty before the trade deadline?Luke Jones of WNST joins us to discuss Givens, Jonathan Villar, Trey Mancini and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Orioles pitchers are allowing home runs at a record-setting pace.What's the explanation? Camden Yards? Juiced balls? Or simply bad pitching?Dan Sxymborski of FanGraphs returns to the podcast to discuss the Bird's long-ball woes and what they can do about them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Orioles' Double-A affiliate in Bowie is off to a 5-18 start thanks mainly to an anemic offense so far.With Orioles prospects like Yusniel Diaz and Ryan McKenna among the struggling Baysox, how concerned should fans be? Chuck Boemmel of Birds Watcher joins us to discuss Bowie's hitting and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oregon State C  Adley Rutschman grades out as by far the top prospect in this year's MLB Draft. But will the Orioles shy away from taking a catcher with the No. 1 overall pick?Draft expert Nick Faleris returns to the podcast to discuss Rutschman and what the O's may be thinking.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Orioles' pitching has been dreadful so far in 2019, but rookie John Means has been an exception.Dillon Atkinson of Eutaw Street Report joins us to discuss how the unheralded lefty has been effective against major league pitching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a poor 2018, Orioles starter Dylan Bundy is off to another poor year. How concerned should the O's be about someone who was once a top prospect?Matt Kremnitzer of PressBoxOnline joins us to discuss Bundy's woes and the struggles of the rest of the pitching staff as well.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Slugging outfielder Trey Mancini has been one of the few bright spots for the Orioles so far this season. Matt Kremnitzer of PressBoxOnline joins us to discuss Mancini's hot start, whether he can keep it up and whether he could end up on the trading block in July. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There were some new developments in the ongoing legal dispute between the Orioles and Nationals over payments to the Nats from the O's-owned Mid-Atlantic Sports Network.Eriq Gardner of The Hollywood Reporter, who's been covering the issue, joins us to talk about the latest developments.Plus, host Justin McGuire ponders the advantages of having two straight No. 1 overall draft picks.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Orioles first baseman Chris Davis is in the middle of a historic slump that has been him set a major league record for most straight at-bats without a hit. Is the 33-year-old former All-Star done or should the Birds continue to give him a chance?Jay Jaffe, a senior writer with FanGraphs, returns to the podcast to discuss the Davis conundrum. Plus, host Justin McGuire takes a look at the O's bullpen woes and latest injuries.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some Orioles fans were surprised the Orioles decided to send top prospect Austin Hays back to the minors despite his big hitting numbers in spring training.Luke Siler of Orioles Hangout joins host Justin McGuire to discuss whether the O's brass made the right call with Hays and when fans may see the outfielder back in Baltimore.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Jones' Orioles career officially is over now that the former All-Star has signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Should the Orioles honor Jones' substantial Baltimore legacy by retiring No. 10? Matt Taylor of Roar from 34 joins us to discuss an issue that has been hotly debated on Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This season marks the 30th anniversary of the infamous Billy Ripken baseball card that features a, uhh, visible bad word on the bottom of Ripken's bat handle. Baseball card historian Dave Jamieson joins host Justin McGuire to discuss the card and its legacy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Mussina, the ace of the Orioles staff during the 1990s, is on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot for the sixth straight year and appears on the brink of being elected.But is the year Mussina gets the Cooperstown call or will he have to wait another year or two? Hall of Fame expert Jay Jaffe of FanGraphs joins us to discuss that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Reiter, author of "Astroball," joins us to talk about Sig Mejdal, who will be tasked with building an analytics department for the Orioles.Reiter and host Justin McGuire discuss Mejdal, new general manager Mike Elias and what Orioles fans can expect as the team tries to rebuild.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Elias was officially introduced as the Orioles' new general manager this week. Matt Kremnitzer of The Athletic Baltimore joins us to discuss Elias' initial press conference and whether Baltimore fans should feel good about the future with Elias at the helm.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Orioles are expected to name Houston Astros executive Mike Elias their new general manager.  Dan Szymborski of FanGraphs joins to discuss why the move is a great one for the organization as it embarks on a massive rebuild.Plus, Szymborski and host Justin McGuire discuss Sig Mejdal and possible managerial candidates.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Orioles announced this week that Buck Showalter and Dan Duquette will not be back, meaning the team will be under entirely new leadership as it moves on with its rebuild.Who should replace Showalter in the dugout and Duquette in the front office? Matt Taylor of Roar from 34 joins us to discuss that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It looks like Buck Showalter is gone, so who will be the next manager of the Orioles?Ryan Fagan of Sporting News joins us to discuss potential candidates, including Brian Roberts, Joe Girardi, Brad Ausmus and Brian Bannister.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which Orioles prospects increased their stock by their 2018 performances? Who hurt themselves with subpar seasons?Luke Siler of Orioles Hangout joins us to discuss DL Hall, Branden Kline, Hunter Harvey and more.Plus, Siler and host Justin McGuire talk about which prospects they will be watching in 2019.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices