The Banner Baseball Show
The Baltimore Banner presents ’The Banner Baseball Show,’ co-hosted by Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli. Once a week, we’ll have in-depth analysis and breakdowns featuring The Banner’s roster, including reporter Andy Kostka as well as columnist Kyle Goon. Nobody does coverage of the Birds like The Baltimore Banner.
Episodes

4 days ago
4 days ago
40 min
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' fading playoff changes.
Then they break down the departure of VP of player and staff development Matt Blood.
Finally, they check in on prospects Ethan Anderson and Aron Estrada.

Sep 8, 2026
Sep 8, 2026
1 hr 7 min
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' six-game losing streak and series opening win over the Guardians.
Then they evaluate the job of manager Craig Albernaz.
Finally they check in on OF prospect Vance Honeycutt.

Aug 31, 2026
Aug 31, 2026
48 min
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli talk about the Orioles' latest push towards the final wild card spot (5:06).
Next they answer mailbag questions (11:30).
Then Jon provides his scouting report on LHP prospect Boston Bateman (36:45).

Aug 24, 2026
Aug 24, 2026
51 min
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss how the Orioles have become Pete Alonso's team (3:26).
Then they break down Gunnar Henderson's confounding season and talk about whether the O's can return to competitiveness if he continues to struggle (13:21).
Finally they analyze RHP prospect Kyson Witherspoon (41:41).

Aug 18, 2026
Aug 18, 2026
56 min
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli congratulate former Orioles first baseman Trey Mancini on his retirement from baseball.
Then they break down the O's series win over the Rays.
Next they talk about the unlikely heroes – Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Yohel Pozo and Cam Sanders – who are helping Baltimore right now.
Finally they're joined by Baltimore City's State Attorney Ivan Bates to debate Jon's recent column on the Adley Rutschman trade.

Aug 6, 2026
Aug 6, 2026
47 min
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli share more thoughts on the Adley Rutschman trade, discussing the reaction from the clubhouse and breaking down what Mike Elias said after the deadline.

Aug 3, 2026
Aug 3, 2026
1 hr 6 min
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli are joined by columnist Kyle Goon and beat reporter Andy Kostka to break down every Orioles trade before the deadline: C Adley Rutschman to the Red Sox, OF Taylor Ward to the Mariners and RHP Tyler Wells to the Rays.

Aug 1, 2026
Aug 1, 2026
31 min
Co-host Paul Mancano and columnist Kyle Goon break down the Orioles' trade of Dean Kremer to the Twins.

Jul 30, 2026
Jul 30, 2026
51 min
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli preview Monday's trade deadline by discussing whether the Orioles will buy, sell or stand pat.

Jul 27, 2026
Jul 27, 2026
59 min
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' series losses to the Red Sox and Braves (2:46).
Then they chat about the calamity at catcher (7:30).
Next they react to David Rubenstein's comments about Mike Elias (12:58).
They also talk about ways the Orioles could shake up their roster dramatically at the deadline (19:44).
Finally they provide an update on OF Heston Kjerstad (51:20).



