The Banner Baseball Show

Jordan Westburg really is the Orioles' glue

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles middling play (2:25) and the decision to option outfielder Heston Kjerstad to Triple-A Norfolk (10:55). Then, they talk about the importance of infielder Jordan Westburg to the O's success (27:40). Finally, they provide a minor league check-in on outfielder Dylan Beavers (41:00).

The long unraveling of former Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz

Co-host Paul Mancano is joined by enterprise reporter Lee O. Sanderlin and Orioles beat writer Danielle Allentuck to discuss their special report on the unraveling of former pitcher Brian Matusz.

Lefties are killing the Orioles, but maybe not for long

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' 4-2 road trip, Adley Rutschman's recent hot stretch and the improved starting pitching (6:42). Then they diagnose the team's issues against left-handed pitchers (19:28). Finally, they take a look at right-handed pitching prospect Nestor German (38:22).

Tony Mansolino's radical honesty is pushing the Orioles forward

Co-host Paul Mancano is joined by beat writer Danielle Allentuck to discuss the Orioles' five-game winning streak (1:22), All-Star voting (3:58), Tony Mansolino's radical honesty (12:05) and Samuel Basallo's development (26:40).

Why are the Orioles so snakebitten by injuries?

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli dish out blame pie for the Orioles' hitting struggles (4:40). Then they talk about the hiring of senior advisor John Mabry (19:53) and the O's poor injury luck (29:25). Finally, they do a minor league check-in on INF/OF Aron Estrada (43:08).

What is the Orioles' hitting philosophy, and why is it failing?

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss some positive performances from Charlie Morton, Trevor Rogers and Dylan Carlson (3:52). Then they dive deep into the Orioles' hitting philosophies (19:30), breaking down the important coaches involved and what they've been teaching.

Will firing Brandon Hyde backfire on the Orioles?

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' decision to designate RHP Kyle Gibson for assignment (4:49). Then they break down a rough start to the Tony Mansolino era (11:50) and give a scouting report on RHP Kade Strowd (41:21). 

Reaction to Orioles' firing of manager Brandon Hyde

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli are joined by beat writers Andy Kostka and Danielle Allentuck to break down the Orioles' decision to fire manager Brandon Hyde and catching instructor/major league field coordinator Tim Cossins.

Firing Brandon Hyde wouldn't change the Orioles' fate

Co-host Paul Mancano is joined by columnist Kyle Goon to discuss the Orioles struggles on offense (1:49). Then they begin a conversation on whether firing Brandon Hyde could happen (6:36) and why it likely wouldn't change the team's fate (15:00).

Why Adley Rutschman's season is so confounding

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli provide some injury updates (4:00), then do a deep dive into Adley Rutschman's confusing 2025 season (16:55). Finally, they discuss Orioles pitching prospect Braxton Bragg (42:30).