The Banner Baseball Show

Orioles acquire Zach Eflin, send 3 prospects to Rays

Hours after acquiring reliever Seranthony Domínguez and outfielder Cristian Pache, the Orioles made another bold move, trading three prospects for Rays starter Zach Eflin on Friday.
 
Paul Mancano breaks down Baltimore’s latest move.

Orioles trade Austin Hays to Phillies for Seranthony Domínguez, Cristian Pache

The Orioles pulled off a stunner on Friday, trading veteran outfielder Austin Hays to the Phillies for reliever Seranthony Domínguez and outfielder Cristian Pache.
 
Paul Mancano is joined by Andy Kostka and Kyle Goon to break down the surprising move.

5 trade proposals for the Orioles, plus Mountcastle and Mullins rumors

According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Orioles are willing to discuss trades for Ryan Mountcastle and Cedric Mullins. But would trading one of their key veterans do more harm than good?
Paul Mancano discusses what it would take for the O’s to part with Mountcastle or Mullins (0:58) and a trade idea for Cubs starter Jameson Taillon (6:15). Then he’s joined by Kyle Goon (10:10), Jon Meoli (15:00) and Danielle Allentuck (21:19) to run through some concocted trade proposals. Finally, he talks about the report that the Orioles won't rule out a reunion with Tigers starter Jack Flaherty (28:40).

Jackson Holliday, Coby Mayo and the Orioles' trade deadline decisions

Orioles top infield prospects Coby Mayo and Jackson Holliday continue to produce for Triple-A Norfolk. How close are they to getting a call to the big leagues?
 
MASN Orioles insider Steve Melewski joins host Paul Mancano to discuss the O's series win over the Rangers (3:15), the 2024 draft class (4:49), Holliday's potential return to Baltimore (12:45) and Mayo's eventual big league debut (18:47).

Orioles stumble into All-Star break, draft a steal in Vance Honeycutt

The All-Star break couldn’t have come soon enough for the Orioles, whose miraculous win Sunday snapped a five-game losing streak and capped a difficult week in Baltimore.
 
Danielle Allentuck joins Paul Mancano from Arlington as the pair discusses their concern level with the Orioles’ struggles (0:45), what they expect from Gunnar Henderson in the Home Run Derby (7:42) and Baltimore’s first-round selection of Vance Honeycutt in the MLB draft (17:50).

Which of the Orioles' All-Star snubs is the most egregious?

How did the Orioles go from six All-Star finalists to just three All-Stars?
Paul Mancano and Andy Kostka discuss the curious absence of several Orioles standouts from the American League’s All-Star roster (3:10). Then they discuss which of the five possible snubs — Jordan Westburg, Craig Kimbrel, Ryan Mountcastle, Anthony Santander and Ryan O’Hearn — was the most egregious.
Finally, they look ahead to Gunnar Henderson's appearance in the Home Run Derby (26:18).

Coby Mayo is "very close," but whose spot would he take?

Mike Elias has hinted at the possibility of a callup for third base prospect Coby Mayo soon. But whose spot would the 22-year-old take in Baltimore?
 
MASN All Access’ Brendan Mortensen joins host Paul Mancano to discuss the Orioles' series against the Rangers (2:17), when Mayo could join the O's and what that means for Ramón Urías (5:40), the possibility of trading Jorge Mateo (33:13) and more.

Should we be concerned by the Orioles' losing streak?

The Orioles’ bats have gone dormant amid the team’s four-game losing streak. With a daunting schedule on the horizon and mounting injuries to the rotation, how can Baltimore endure this tough stretch?
 
Connor Newcomb of the Locked On Orioles podcast joins Paul Mancano to discuss Baltimore’s recent offensive swoon (1:25), their beleaguered rotation (15:13) and potential trade candidates (22:51).

Mike Elias must act with urgency after Kyle Bradish, Danny Coulombe injuries

No pitching staff is built to withstand three season-ending injuries before the halfway point of the season. After righty Kyle Bradish became the latest Orioles hurler to have elbow surgery this month, Mike Elias will need to find a trade partner (or two) to bolster his ailing rotation.
 
Paul Mancano and Danielle Allentuck discuss Cade Povich's performance against the Yankees (2:07), the fallout of Bradish’s Tommy John surgery (5:01) and the news that reliever Danny Coulombe might be out of action until September (15:41).

Orioles outshine Phillies but lose Kyle Bradish in the process

The Orioles outshined the Phillies over the weekend, earning a series win over their neighbors up north. But they lost another starting pitcher in the process, and this injury could force Baltimore’s front office to get aggressive at the trade deadline.
 
Paul Mancano and Andy Kostka break down the intense series against the Phils (1:58). Then they discuss how the team will respond to Kyle Bradish’s UCL sprain (8:03) and run through some potential trade options (15:23).