The Banner Baseball Show

Heston Kjerstad called up, Jackson Holliday continues to struggle

Orioles outfield prospect Heston Kjerstad is back in the bigs after an injury to Austin Hays. But will he see much playing time?
 
Andy Kostka joins Paul Mancano from Anaheim to discuss the news that Kjerstad has been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk (2:26). The pair also talk about Jackson Holliday’s continuing struggles at the plate (12:01), Albert Suárez’s surprising success (27:13) and Baltimore’s bullpen issues (32:35).

Has Colton Cowser overtaken Austin Hays?

You can’t keep a good hitter down for very long, and Colton Cowser is proving himself to be a very, very good big league hitter. Has the rookie shown he deserves to start over Austin Hays?
 
Paul Mancano and Kyle Goon discuss Cowser’s scorching start to the season and how it affects the Orioles’ lineup decisions (12:55). Plus, they break down what they saw from Jackson Holliday (1:43) and the O’s starting pitchers against the Red Sox and Brewers (19:37).

He's here: Jackson Holliday gets the call to the big leagues

Baseball’s top prospect is on his way to the big leagues.
 
Paul Mancano is joined by Andy Kostka and Danielle Allentuck to discuss the breaking news that the Orioles are calling up infielder Jackson Holliday.

Could prospects help jump-start the Orioles' sluggish offense?

The sky did not fall in Pittsburgh, where the Orioles dropped back-to-back games on walk-offs over the weekend. But Baltimore’s offense has been slower to start the year than expected. Could a prospect or two — such as Jackson Holliday, Coby Mayo or Heston Kjerstad — help aid the ailing lineup?
 
Paul Mancano and Andy Kostka discuss the Orioles’ frustrating series against the Pirates and explain the difficult decisions facing general manager Mike Elias and manager Brandon Hyde as they attempt to solve the team’s offensive issues.

Corbin Burnes lives up to the hype in Opening Day masterclass

Six innings, 11 strikeouts, one earned run, no walks. Corbin Burnes’ tenure with the Orioles could not have gotten off to a better start on opening day.
Burnes and the O’s have a long way to go this season, but it’s difficult to remember a season beginning with this much promise, and a starting pitcher of this quality donning the orange and black.
Paul Mancano and Danielle Allentuck discuss the Orioles' series win over the Angels (0:30) and Burnes’ impact in Baltimore (5:50). Then they chat about John Means' rehab start and Cionel Pérez's injury.

Jackson Holliday, Kyle Stowers won't make Opening Day roster

There doesn’t seem to be much more Jackson Holliday could have done this spring to prove he’s ready for the big leagues. The 20-year-old hit .311 with a pair of home runs and played solid defense at both second base and shortstop.
 
But the Orioles’ front office thought otherwise.
 
Andy Kostka joins Paul Mancano from Sarasota to discuss the news that baseball’s top prospect has been reassigned to minor league camp. Then they run through the O’s other moves, including optioning outfielders Kyle Stowers and Heston Kjerstad.

Is Kyle Stowers part of the Orioles' future?

Kyle Stowers has seven home runs in just 16 Grapefruit League games, but he still might not make the team. Still, is the 26-year-old’s strong spring enough to cement his spot in the team’s future plans?
 
Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss how the Orioles’ logjam in the outfield – between Stowers, Colton Cowser, Heston Kjerstad, Austin Hays, Cedric Mullins and more – could solve itself in the next year or two (1:15). Then they look at the remaining roster battles as Opening Day approaches (22:08).

Jackson Holliday is better than anyone imagined

Big league bloodlines or not, 20-year-olds aren’t supposed to be this good.
 
In his first 10 Grapefruit League games, Orioles top prospect Jackson Holliday is hitting .323 with a .957 on-base-plus-slugging. Is he guaranteed a spot on the Opening Day roster?
 
Danielle Allentuck joins Paul Mancano from Sarasota to discuss Holliday’s remarkable spring (3:08) and the roster battle that continues to rage in the O’s outfield (13:35).

Who has the edge in the Orioles' outfield competition?

We’re three weeks into spring training, and the Orioles’ looming outfield decision haven’t gotten any easier. Kyle Stowers, Colton Cowser and Heston Kjerstad have all made strong cases for inclusion on Baltimore’s opening day roster. Is there room for more than one of this trio?
Andy Kostka joins Paul Mancano from Sarasota, Florida, to discuss the outfield competition that seemingly won’t end, Jackson Holliday’s strong start to Grapefruit League action and Julio Teheran’s head-turning outings.