The Banner Baseball Show

Predicting which Orioles prospects will pop in 2026

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss what they learned from Pete Alonso and others at Birdland Caravan.
Then they talk about the Framber Valdez saga and the Orioles' ongoing search for pitching.
Next then hand out superlatives for the O's farm system.

Craig Albernaz joins to talk Orioles' offseason, Pete Alonso, platoons and more

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli are joined by Orioles manager Craig Albernaz to discuss the O's offseason, his meeting with 1B Pete Alonso, how he plans to utilize platoons, helping young players grow, the acquisition of RHP Shane Baz and more.

Ranking the Orioles in the AL East with Jake Mintz

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' latest news and notes, including Ryan Mountcastle's team option and the start of a new international free agent period.
Then, they're joined by Yahoo Sports' Jake Mintz to take a broad look at the O's offseason and rank them among their AL East foes.

Orioles claim Jhonkensy Noel, plus free agent utility players

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the news that the Orioles have claimed OF Jhonkensy Noel.
Then they run through some potential free agent utility players, including Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Ramón Urías.

Zach Eflin returns to Orioles on one-year deal

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the return of Zach Eflin on a one-year, $10 million deal with a mutual option for 2027.
Then they talk about how fans should view the 2025 season.

11 potential trade candidates for the Orioles rotation

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli rehash the deal that brought the Orioles RHP Shane Baz.
Then they list 11 potential trade candidates for the O's rotation and discuss their viability.

Orioles trade 4 prospects, draft pick for Shane Baz

Co-host Paul Mancano is joined by sports columnist Kyle Goon to react to the trade that sent RHP Shane Baz to the Orioles in exchange for prospects Michael Forret, Slater de Brun, Austin Overn and Caden Bodine, in addition to a draft pick.

Why Pete Alonso signed & more free agent starters for the Orioles

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss what they learned from Pete Alonso's introductory press conference (6:06).
Then, they talk about free agent starters Chris Bassitt, Michael King, Zack Littell and Nick Martinez (23:06).

Polar Bear to Baltimore: Orioles land Pete Alonso on five-year deal

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli react to the news that the Orioles are signing 1B Pete Alonso to a five-year, $155 million deal.

Winter meetings: Is Pete Alonso the impact bat the Orioles need?

From the winter meetings in Orland, Fla., co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' search for an impact bat (1:57).
Then they run through some free agent starting pitchers, including Zac Gallen, Ranger Suárez, Tatsuya Imai and Framber Valdez (25:11).