Locked On Orioles

The Norfolk Tides, the Triple-A affiliate of the Orioles, have had a surprisingly strong season in a tough division.Riley Blake of Harbor Park Report joins us to discuss the Tides. Among the players Blake says to keep an eye on: Luis Gonzalez, D.J. Stewart and Drew Dosch.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2018 Orioles are awful, but it hasn't always been this way.From 1979-83, the Birds were baseball's model franchise, capturing two pennants, a World Series title and competing for the division title every year. Charles Kupfer, author of "Something Magic," joins us to discuss what the modern Orioles could learn from that team.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prospect Cedric Mullins is expected to be called up by the Orioles soon. What should Orioles fans expect from the speedy center fielder?Matthew Pyne of Eutaw Street Report and Baseball is Boring joins to discuss that and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LOCKED ON ORIOLES - Aug. 8, 2018 - A look at Trey Mancini's uncertain Orioles futureAfter a strong rookie season, Trey Mancini has struggled at the bat and -- especially -- in the field. What is Mancini's role, if any, on a rebuilding Orioles squad? Tyler Young of Camden Chat joins us to discuss that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Jones had a chance to be traded to the Phillies, but the veteran outfielder opted to stay with the struggling Orioles.Matt Kremnitzer of The Athletic Baltimore joins us to discuss Jones' decision and his legacy with the O's. Plus, what's next for the Birds now that the trade deadline has passed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Orioles traded Jonathan Schoop, Kevin Gausman and Darren O'Day Tuesday, signaling the club is in full rebuild mode for the first time in many years.Dillon Atkinson and host Just McGuire discuss a momentous -- and sad -- day in Birds history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Orioles picked up a boatload of prospects by trading Manny Machado to the Dodgers and Zach Britton to the Yankees. How much stronger in Baltimore's farm system now that it includes the likes of Yusniel Diaz, Dillon Tate and Rylan Bannon?Luke Siler of Orioles Hangout joins us to discuss that and more, including the 2019 draft and whether the O's have a real shot at Victor Victor Mesa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two former Orioles enter the Hall of Fame enter the Baseball Hall of Fame this weekend, but neither Vlad Guerrero or Jim Thome distinguished themselves in Baltimore. So who will the next player to enter the Hall of Fame based on his Oriole achievements?Hall of Fame expert Graham Womack joins us to discuss the candidacies of Mike Mussina, Bobby Grich and other former Birds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hall of Famer Earl Weaver, the most successful manager in Orioles history, took the helm in Baltimore 50 years ago today. The Earl of Baltimore went on to lead the Birds to four pennants, five 100-win seasons and a World Series title in 1970. Veteran baseball analyst and historian Rob Neyer joins us to discuss the career and legacy of Weaver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Orioles are playing at a pace that would make them the second worst team of the last 50 or so years. But with trades of Manny Machado and others expected, things could just get worse.Baseball historian Mark Armour joins us to discuss the 2018 Birds' place in baseball infamy. Spoiler alert: It ain't pretty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is there a real danger the Orioles will flee Baltimore once the team's Camden Yard lease is up? Josh Sroka of Section 336 joins us to discuss the future of the Birds and the American League East.Sroka and host Justin McGuire also discuss the latest Manny Machado trade rumors, Colby Rasmus' second retirement and Jonathan Schoop's dreadful 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If the Orioles decide to trade Adam Jones — and the veteran outfielder agrees to be dealt — what team is a likely landing spot?Matt Kremnitzer of Camden Depot joins us to assess whether the Red Sox, Mariners or Indians — or some other team — makes sense as a trade partner for the O's.Also, Kremnitzer and host Justin McGuire discuss Jones' legacy and place in Orioles history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Orioles marched into Atlanta and took two games out of three against the first-place Braves thanks in no small part to Mark Trumbo's hot bat.Host Justin McGuire welcomes a special guest to discuss the weekend's doing down south.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan McKenna wasn't considered one of the top 30 Orioles prospects entering the season. But the 21-year-old outfielder has turned heads with his amazing hitting exploits at Single-A Frederick.Prospects writer Ralph Lifshitz joins us to take a closer look at McKenna and other Orioles prospects, including Ryan Mountcastle and Austin Hayes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chance Sisco was, by some measures, the second-best performing position player on the Orioles. Did the Orioles' decision to send him to the minors make sense?Matt Taylor of RoarFrom34.com joins us to discuss that and more, including Ned Colletti, Richard Bleier and the Orioles' dysfunctional front office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Braves? The Cardinals? The Diamondbacks? The Angels? Which team is the best partner for the Orioles when they trade Manny Machado?Ryan Fagan of Sporting News joins us to discuss possible trade destination for Baltimore's star shortstop. Plus, Fagan and host Justin McGuire ponder just how bad the Orioles have been thus far.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former All-Star closer Zach Britton has returned to the active roster for the Orioles for the first time since 2017. But what value does an elite closer have to a last-place team.Steve Caimano of Eutaw Street report returns to the podcast to talk about Britton's role going forward, what kind of return the O's can expect if they trade Britton and whether Brad Brach should be dealt as well.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke Siler of Orioles Hangout returns to the podcast to discuss Baltimore's 2018 draft from the fourth round on.Overall, Siler says, the team's late round efforts, which emphasized pitchers and athletic, defensive-minded position players, was an improvement over the first three rounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With their first three picks in the 2018 MLB Draft, the Orioles selected high school pitcher Grayson Rodriguez and two college players, infielder Cadyn Grenier and pitcher Blake Knight.What's the initial take on the team's draft haul? Luke Siler of Orioles Hangout returns to the show to give his thoughts on the three picks. And he offers a letter grade that will be of interest to O's fans.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The last-place Orioles reportedly have some interest in pursuing  Hanley Ramirez. What isn't clear is why a last-place team with an abundance of first basemen and designated hitters would want or need the former Red Sox slugger.Luke Jone, Orioles beat reporter for WNST radio, joins us to give his thoughts on the Ramirez situation. Jones also discusses relief pitcher Tanner Scott, a possible future closer for the O's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices