The Banner Baseball Show

Breaking down the Orioles' 24-player draft class with Carlos Collazo

Co-host Paul Mancano is joined by Baseball America draft analyst Carlos Collazo to discuss the Orioles' selections of catcher/outfielder Ike Irish (1:44) and catcher Caden Bodine (5:08).
Then they explain why the O's like to stay away from drafting hitters early (7:39).
Finally, Carlos names some potential Day 2 gems (10:47) and gauge the signability of the 24-man class (12:26).

Orioles draft Ike Irish, 2 pitchers in massive Day 1 haul

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli rehash the Bryan Baker trade (4:07).
Then they break down all 7 of the Orioles' Day 1 draft picks, including catcher/outfielder Ike Irish (11:33), catcher Caden Bodine (17:48), shortstop Wehiwa Aloy (23:56), Slater de Brun (33:10), pitchers Joseph Dzierway and JT Quinn (42:42) and outfielder RJ Austin (58:11).
Finally, they check in on pitching prospect Michael Forret (1:01:31).

Orioles trade reliever Bryan Baker to Rays for 37th overall pick

Co-host Paul Mancano is joined by beat writer Andy Kostka to break down the Orioles' trade of reliever Bryan Baker to the Tampa Bay Rays for a competitive balance round pick. They discuss the value of the draft pick, whether this means the O's will commit to a fire sale at the deadline and why this is a critical time for general manager Mike Elias.

New updates on Orioles starters Kyle Bradish, Grayson Rodriguez

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli are joined by beat writer Danielle Allentuck to discuss where the Orioles sit a week away from the All-Star Game. Then they talk about the recoveries of starters Kyle Bradish and Grayson Rodriguez. Finally, they take a look at right-handed pitching prospect Cameron Weston.

Everything we thought we knew about the Orioles' rotation is wrong

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli assess where the Orioles stand 23 games away from the trade deadline (4:55). Then they discuss some strange role reversals in the O's rotation, including the struggles of Tomoyuki Sugano and Zach Eflin (15:25) as well as the progression of Charlie Morton, Dean Kremer and Trevor Rogers (26:00). Finally they check in on right-handed pitching prospect Trey Gibson (45:48).

Buy, sell or both? What the Orioles should do at the deadline

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli are joined by columnist Kyle Goon to discuss Trevor Rogers' strong start (1:05) and Adley Rutschman and Maverick Handley's injuries (8:47). Then they look ahead to the trade deadline and predict what the Orioles will do (17:40). Finally, they touch on the tragic passing of 19-year-old minor leaguer Luis Guevara (45:35). 

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).