The Banner Baseball Show

Lefties are killing the Orioles, but maybe not for long

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' 4-2 road trip, Adley Rutschman's recent hot stretch and the improved starting pitching (6:42). Then they diagnose the team's issues against left-handed pitchers (19:28). Finally, they take a look at right-handed pitching prospect Nestor German (38:22).

Tony Mansolino's radical honesty is pushing the Orioles forward

Co-host Paul Mancano is joined by beat writer Danielle Allentuck to discuss the Orioles' five-game winning streak (1:22), All-Star voting (3:58), Tony Mansolino's radical honesty (12:05) and Samuel Basallo's development (26:40).

Why are the Orioles so snakebitten by injuries?

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli dish out blame pie for the Orioles' hitting struggles (4:40). Then they talk about the hiring of senior advisor John Mabry (19:53) and the O's poor injury luck (29:25). Finally, they do a minor league check-in on INF/OF Aron Estrada (43:08).

What is the Orioles' hitting philosophy, and why is it failing?

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss some positive performances from Charlie Morton, Trevor Rogers and Dylan Carlson (3:52). Then they dive deep into the Orioles' hitting philosophies (19:30), breaking down the important coaches involved and what they've been teaching.

Will firing Brandon Hyde backfire on the Orioles?

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' decision to designate RHP Kyle Gibson for assignment (4:49). Then they break down a rough start to the Tony Mansolino era (11:50) and give a scouting report on RHP Kade Strowd (41:21). 

Reaction to Orioles' firing of manager Brandon Hyde

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli are joined by beat writers Andy Kostka and Danielle Allentuck to break down the Orioles' decision to fire manager Brandon Hyde and catching instructor/major league field coordinator Tim Cossins.

Firing Brandon Hyde wouldn't change the Orioles' fate

Co-host Paul Mancano is joined by columnist Kyle Goon to discuss the Orioles struggles on offense (1:49). Then they begin a conversation on whether firing Brandon Hyde could happen (6:36) and why it likely wouldn't change the team's fate (15:00).

Why Adley Rutschman's season is so confounding

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli provide some injury updates (4:00), then do a deep dive into Adley Rutschman's confusing 2025 season (16:55). Finally, they discuss Orioles pitching prospect Braxton Bragg (42:30).

Coby Mayo, Cade Povich and more: These fledgling Orioles need to fly

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' homer-riddled loss to the Royals (1:09) and the importance of the next wave of prospects (8:30). Then they break down what they've seen from Heston Kjerstad (17:45), Cade Povich (22:20), Coby Mayo (27:42), Brandon Young (35:11) and Maverick Handley (41:42). Finally, they provide updates on prospects Chayce McDermott (37:46), Enrique Bradfield Jr., Dylan Beavers and Jud Fabian (43:54).

Picking up the pieces from a disastrous April

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' series win over the Yankees and the team's 9-16 April.