The Banner Baseball Show

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).

This is the best Orioles rotation in decades

With a sparkling 3.01 ERA, the Orioles’ rotation is breezing through the team’s tough June schedule. Are we paying enough attention to this stellar group of starters?
 
Paul Mancano and Andy Kostka reveal some eye-popping stats from the O’s pitchers (5:29). Then they ponder whether Baltimore could re-sign Corbin Burnes (12:55) and how reliever Danny Coulombe's injury could affect the team's bullpen plans (18:28). Finally, they discuss rookies Connor Norby (21:50) and Cade Povich (23:47).

Cade Povich joins Orioles' taxi squad, could make debut in Toronto

Left-hander Cade Povich has joined the Orioles’ taxi squad, but will he get to make his big league debut?
 
Danielle Allentuck joins Paul Mancano from Toronto to discuss the news that the O’s pitching prospect is with the team and the possibility that he starts the series finale against the Blue Jays on Thursday.

Connor Norby got the call. Will he get a real shot?

The Orioles are calling up infield/outfield prospect Connor Norby for their series in Toronto. It’s the opportunity the 23-year-old has been clamoring for, but will he get enough playing time to make an impact?
 
On the latest episode of The Banner Baseball Show, Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss how the O’s will utilize Norby. They also discuss the possibility of a prospect promotion after John Means’ season-ending elbow injury (22:42).

John Means and Tyler Wells are out for the year. What happens now?

The Orioles were just dealt two massive blows to their pitching staff, losing John Means and Tyler Wells for the remainder of the 2024 season.
 
Paul Mancano and Andy Kostka break down the injury news, wonder if the O’s will call up pitching prospects Cade Povich or Chayce McDermott and look ahead to the trade deadline.

Ryan Ripken on Orioles' walk rate, struggling veterans and more

The Orioles’ offense has cemented itself near the top of the league in runs and home runs. But there’s still one potential problem area: walks.
 
Ryan Ripken of “The Ryan Ripken Show” joins Paul Mancano to talk about Baltimore’s plate approach (6:55), Jackson Holliday (14:38), the team’s struggling veterans Cedric Mullins and Austin Hays (19:19) and navigating a difficult June (24:09).

John Means placed on IL, Mike Baumann traded to Seattle

Since the conclusion of John Means’ All-Star season in 2019, the lefty has found himself on the injured list more often than not. His latest setback — a left forearm strain — threatens to derail his promising season.
 
Paul Mancano and Danielle Allentuck discuss why Means’ injury designation is particularly hard to swallow (2:54). Then, they talk about the Orioles' sweepless streak ending (12:20) and the Mike Baumann trade to the Mariners (15:41).

How Jorge Mateo stole the second base job, plus Gunnar's prodigious power

When Jackson Holliday was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on April 26, a hole opened at second base for the Orioles. Jorge Mateo has done more than enough to plug it.
 
Paul Mancano and Andy Kostka discuss how Mateo grabbed hold of the second base job without anyone noticing (2:25). Then they talk about Gunnar Henderson’s prodigious power (8:54), Craig Kimbrel’s return to the ninth inning (11:54), the possibility of a six-man rotation (15:55) and the roster moves concerning Ryan McKenna and Mike Baumann (19:04).