The Banner Baseball Show

The ugly downside of the Orioles' draft strategy

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' early-season struggles (2:05), what to do with Charlie Morton (7:33) and injury updates on Grayson Rodriguez and Zach Eflin (22:56). Then, they question the O's draft strategy under Mike Elias (30:14).

This Orioles rotation cannot survive

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the importance of Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson (1:30), the Orioles' rotation issues (9:43) and the backwards bullpen (29:34).

There's a problem with the Brandon Hyde discourse

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss Zach Eflin's short start (3:20) and Albert Suárez's injury (8:00) Then they talk about how concerned fans should be about the Orioles' slow start (11:09). Finally, they dive into why the conversations around manager Brandon Hyde are fraught with incomplete information (24:25).

What's real (and what's not) from the Orioles' first few games

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss what might be Cedric Mullins' last home opener in Baltimore (2:18), Albert Suárez's shoulder injury (7:12) and Colton Cowser's broken thumb (9:10). Then they delineate what's real and what's not from the first five games, including Tyler O'Neill's hot start (13:54), Jorge Mateo's slow start (22:00), the rotation's bumpy outings (26:36) and Félix Bautista's decreased velocity (32:20).

2025 predictions: The Orioles will be better than you think

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss our first look at the new(er) left field wall (7:40). Then they break down the signing of veteran RHP Kyle Gibson (9:44) and give their predictions for the 2025 season (24:12).

Coby Mayo's "lose-lose" situation, and 6 stats that could define the 2025 Orioles

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss Orioles prospect Coby Mayo's reaction to being sent to Triple-A Norfolk (3:55). Then they give six stats that could define the O's 2025 season (20:16).

Grayson Rodriguez's injury is a reminder of what the Orioles still lack

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss how the Orioles will handle injuries to Gunnar Henderson, Andrew Kittredge and Grayson Rodriguez.

MASN dispute resolved: What it means for watching the Orioles

Host Paul Mancano is joined by business reporter Hayes Gardner to discuss the news that the Orioles and Nationals have resolved their long-standing dispute over MASN (1:20). Then they talk about whether the O's will switch to a direct-to-consumer model (11:15) and wonder whether this resolution paves the way for an All-Star Game to come to Baltimore in the next few years (23:10).

This could be the deepest Orioles team in years

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli give updates on Grapefruit League action (3:30). Then they discuss how this year's Orioles team is deeper than last year's (9:00). Finally, they give a vibe check on the team (30:50).

Rubenstein talks payroll, Sugano draws a crowd in Sarasota

Host Paul Mancano is joined by beat writer Danielle Allentuck to discuss their early impressions of Tomoyuki Sugano and Charlie Morton. Then they react to Orioles owner David Rubenstein's comments about the O's payroll. Finally, they look ahead to the start of Grapefruit League games.