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| Orioles' Jackson Holliday on family, approach and top MLB ballparks | Ep. 59 | 03 Sep 2026 | 00:52:01 | |
The Orioles have looked to Jackson Holliday as their everyday second baseman and leadoff man down the stretch. He sits down with The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich to talk about the influence of his dad, his search for more power at the plate and his Mount Rushmore of MLB ballparks. After the interview, Matt and The Sun's Josh Tolentino discuss the Orioles' tough finish to their road trip in Colorado and Ravens GM Eric DeCosta speaking about Lamar Jackson's contract status, the Rashod Bateman situation and more ahead of the team's season opener. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Ravens' final roster cuts + Orioles among AL wild-card separators | Ep. 58 | 31 Aug 2026 | 00:47:38 | |
The Ravens trimmed their roster down Sunday to the final 53 players they'll carry coming out of the preseason and there were several surprises. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino hopped on right after the final cuts were announced and gave their initial reactions to the flurry of roster moves. In the back half of the show, the guys recap the Orioles' weekend sweep of the Athletics and discuss their standing in an AL wild-card race that's finally starting to take shape. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Jaylinn Hawkins on Ravens' defense + 53-man roster projections | Ep. 57 | 27 Aug 2026 | 00:56:01 | |
Ravens training camp is in its final week and to kick off the show, The Baltimore Sun's Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino chat with new safety Jaylinn Hawkins about coming over from the Patriots in free agency. After the interview, Sam and The Sun's Matt Weyrich run through a final 53-man roster projection with the deadline for cuts looming Sunday. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Orioles just won't quite go away + Ravens-Vikings preseason takeaways | Ep. 56 | 24 Aug 2026 | 00:49:14 | |
The Orioles had a big test playing 10 straight games against the AL East's top two teams... and they went 5-5. Because of course they did. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino break down yet another up-and-down week for the O's and recap the Ravens' 13-3 preseason win over the Vikings over the weekend. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Ravens' Zion Young on his first NFL training camp, impressions of new coaching staff | Ep. 55 | 20 Aug 2026 | 00:42:44 | |
A special guest joins the show Thursday in Ravens rookie OLB Zion Young, who takes a break from training camp to chat with The Baltimore Sun's Sam Cohn about his transition to the professional ranks and first impressions of his new coaches and teammates. After the interview, Sam and host Matt Weyrich discuss some of the Ravens' looming roster cut decisions before switching over to Orioles. They finish out the show talking about Trey Mancini announcing his retirement and the news that Blaze Alexander and Félix Bautista are both nearing rehab assignments. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Ravens' rookies stand out in preseason opener + Orioles in playoff position? | Ep. 54 | 17 Aug 2026 | 00:48:56 | |
The Ravens beat the Eagles, 24-7, in their preseason opener with contributions from several high-profile rookies including Vega Ioane and Ja'Kobi Lane. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino break down the game and evaluate the biggest standouts on both sides of the ball. In the back half of the show, the guys react to the Orioles' stunning weekend against the Rays that saw Baltimore vault into sole possession of a playoff spot. Is any of this for real? There are 38 games left on the schedule for us to find out. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Brandon Young is Orioles' biggest breakout star + Ravens preseason players to watch | Ep. 53 | 13 Aug 2026 | 00:33:51 | |
Where would the Orioles be without Brandon Young this season? The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino examine Young's breakout season and the path that led him to Camden Yards. They also look ahead to the Ravens' preseason opener and players to watch as Baltimore plays the Eagles in its first game action since January. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Who can Ravens count on in passing game? + Rubenstein's latest comments | Ep. 52 | 10 Aug 2026 | 00:44:25 | |
New Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle comes over from a Bears offense that spread the ball around a lot last season. Do the Ravens have the pass catching corps to replicate that? The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn discuss early standouts from training camp including the darling Ja'Kobi Lane. Later in the episode, they examine recent comments Orioles owner David Rubenstein made about the team's trying season and a letter to the editor that former GM Dan Duquette wrote about the state of the organization he left behind when he was fired in 2018. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Zay Flowers' extension: Ravens overpay or just right? | Ep. 51 | 06 Aug 2026 | 00:56:02 | |
The Ravens made Zay Flowers one of the top five highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL this week... and the deal made a lot of sense? The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn break down Flowers' extension and run through observations from the Ravens' first week of training camp. In the back half of the show, the guys discuss the mood of the Orioles' clubhouse following their trade deadline fire sale and take a look at the three players Baltimore acquired at the deadline amid its flurry of moves. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Orioles trade Adley Rutschman in yet another deadline fire sale | Ep. 50 | 04 Aug 2026 | 00:40:44 | |
Another trade deadline, another Orioles fire sale. Adley Rutschman is headed to the Boston Red Sox among four player-for-player trades the Orioles made leading up to Monday's deadline. How can the club justify trading its franchise catcher? On today's episode, The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino react to every move and what it all means for the future — and the present. Hear from Mike Elias as well as he explains his rationale for trading Rutschman and others. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Takeaways from Day 1 of Ravens training camp | Ep. 49 | 30 Jul 2026 | 00:52:24 | |
Ravens training camp is underway and there were several surprises in Owings Mills from the team's first practice. The Baltimore Sun's Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino recap the session, including the first look at Nnamdi Madubuike back on the field and standouts from drills. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Ravens training camp preview | Ep. 48 | 27 Jul 2026 | 00:53:33 | |
Ravens training camp kicks off Wednesday and The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino preview the next seven weeks by examining every major storyline, roster battle, injury situation and more. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Orioles end Red Sox's streak just in time + Ravens' veteran WR options | Ep. 47 | 23 Jul 2026 | 00:55:32 | |
The Orioles might've saved their season with their Game 2 win over Boston in their doubleheader Wednesday night. Baltimore ended the Red Sox's 15-game winning streak and avoided falling to five games back in the wild-card race with 12 days to go before the trade deadline. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn recap a pivotal series in Boston and talk some Ravens, including which veteran wide receivers still left in free agency might be a good fit and how power rankings across various major outlets seem to be sleeping on Baltimore. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Breaking down Orioles' 5-year extension for Kyle Bradish + Ravens sign a center! | Ep. 46 | 20 Jul 2026 | 00:41:32 | |
The Orioles signed their largest contract for a pitcher in franchise history over the weekend when they inked Kyle Bradish to a five-year, $90 million extension. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino break down the deal and give their outlook on the state of the Orioles' rotation long term. Later in the show, the guys discuss the Ravens' one-year pact with veteran center Ethan Pocic and the ramifications for the rest of their offensive line. They also give two names beyond Lamar Jackson that stand out as extension candidates with training camp quickly approaching. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| When might the Orioles host an All-Star Game? | Ep. 45 | 16 Jul 2026 | 00:48:02 | |
All-Star Week has come and gone. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino recap an Adley Rutschman-filled couple of days in Philadelphia including his comments on trade rumors and potential extension talks. The guys also discuss MLB's timeline for scheduling out the next few All-Star Games, with Baltimore near the top of the list. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Orioles take big swings in MLB draft, hit All-Star break on a roll | Ep. 44 | 13 Jul 2026 | 00:42:34 | |
The Orioles aimed for upside with several of their picks in the 2026 MLB draft including their No. 7 overall selection of high school outfielder Eric Booth Jr. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn break down the 20-player class and discuss the team finally breaking through with a four-game winning streak heading into the All-Star break. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| 5 lingering offseason questions facing Ravens + Orioles draft preview | Ep. 43 | 09 Jul 2026 | 00:57:53 | |
If you enjoy seeing the authentic side of podcasting, this episode is for you. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn set out to do a show discussing five of the biggest questions facing the Ravens three weeks out from training camp and preview the Orioles' No. 7 selection in this weekend's MLB draft. They did those things, but follow along as Matt is forced to make multiple venue changes and navigate interruptions along the way as he records from Camden Yards. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Adley Rutschman: Still Orioles' face of the franchise | Ep. 42 | 07 Jul 2026 | 00:35:08 | |
Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is headed to the All-Star Game for the third time of his career after being named to the American League squad over the weekend. The Baltimore Sun’s Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn discuss Rutschman’s 2026 resurgence and how it reaffirms the former No. 1 overall pick is still the Orioles’ face of the franchise. The guys also break down the Orioles’ inability to extend a winning streak longer than three games and preview the club’s final homestand before the All-Star break. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Have the Orioles hit rock bottom? | Ep. 41 | 02 Jul 2026 | 00:41:46 | |
The Orioles dropped to a season-low nine games under .500 this week. Is this what rock bottom looks like? The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn discuss a rough week for the Orioles and where the club must go from here to even start thinking about a turnaround. The guys also go over some of the latest Ravens news and notes, including the developing situation surrounding the family of veteran DL Calais Campbell. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Mike Elias thinks the Orioles can still be buyers | Ep. 40 | 29 Jun 2026 | 00:27:30 | |
Mike Elias addressed the media on the state of the Orioles' organization over the weekend. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich breaks down the comments from the president of baseball operations, including his desire for the club to be buyers at the trade deadline and the shutting down of any Adley Rutschman trade rumors. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Mike Shildt on Orioles' changes in player development + Ravens broadcast hire details | Ep. 39 | 25 Jun 2026 | 00:45:48 | |
Special guest Mike Shildt, former Padres and Cardinals manager and current Orioles upper-level coordinator of instruction, sits down with The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich to talk about the club's shift in player development philosophy with a focus more on improving fundamentals and situation awareness. Shildt also discusses Cal Ripken Jr.'s impact on the organization and the changes that have taken place in the organization since his arrival. On the back half of the show, Matt and The Sun's Josh Tolentino chat about the Ravens' hire of Kyle Youmans to replace longtime radio play-by-play broadcaster Gerry Sandusky as their new lead commentator in the booth. Josh had an exclusive interview with Youmans ahead of his hire and he explained the hiring process that led to the Texas native landing in Baltimore. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Orioles go west: Dodgers, Mariners series takeaways | Ep. 38 | 22 Jun 2026 | 00:35:02 | |
Just when it seems like the season might be slipping away from them, the Orioles go out and stomp the Dodgers. Baltimore opened its nine-game West Coast trip by losing two of three against the Mariners before winning an improbable series in Los Angeles over the weekend. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino break down where the Orioles stand after a rollercoaster of a week and where the team must go from here. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Orioles sellers? Way-too-early trade candidates + 5 vets Ravens are relying on in | Ep. 37 | 18 Jun 2026 | 00:57:48 | |
After the guys took a look at some of the Orioles' top potential trade targets at the deadline, The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn discuss who might be on the move if the team decides to sell come August. Hint: Adley Rutschman isn't one of them. Later in the show, they switch gears to Ravens and run through five veterans entering their age-29 season or older who the team is going to be relying on in 2026. Can Derrick Henry still be a workhorse RB1? How much can the Ravens depend on Marlon Humphrey in the secondary? Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Orioles' way-too-early trade targets + Tyler Loop speaks | Ep. 36 | 15 Jun 2026 | 00:54:29 | |
The Orioles are hanging around enough for buying at the trade deadline to be a strong possibility. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn discuss the team's biggest needs and some potential fits on the trade market. Later, they react to Ravens kicker Tyler Loop addressing the media for the first time since his missed Week 18 kick against the Steelers. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Ravens minicamp: Standouts, early roster battles and more | Ep. 35 | 11 Jun 2026 | 00:40:24 | |
The Ravens hosted their mandatory minicamp this week for their final organized practices before training camp later this summer. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino discuss Josh's biggest takeaways from the open sessions and break down where there will be open position battles on the depth chart come July. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Making sense of decisive no-call in Orioles-Blue Jays | Ep. 34 | 08 Jun 2026 | 00:32:39 | |
The Orioles were on the wrong end of a controversial no-call in their 6-4 loss to the Blue Jays on Sunday when Ernie Clement evaded a tag by Gunnar Henderson, leading to a five-run rally for Toronto. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino break down the play, reactions from both sides and the umpires' postgame comments. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Ravens OTAs final takeaways + Orioles' All-Star candidates | Ep. 33 | 04 Jun 2026 | 00:49:18 | |
The Ravens hosted their third and final open practice of OTAs this week and the Orioles released their MLB All-Star ballot Wednesday afternoon. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn discuss their final Ravens takeaways from OTAs and dive into the All-Star candidates for the surging O's. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Orioles' May report cards: Grading lineup, rotation, defense and more | Ep. 32 | 01 Jun 2026 | 00:48:34 | |
Are the Orioles back? After a 7-3 homestand, the O's suddenly have life in the AL wild-card race. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino pull out the report cards and hand out grades for the Orioles' lineup, rotation, bullpen, defense and baserunning during the month of May. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Lamar Jackson breaks silence at Week 2 of Ravens' OTAs | Ep. 31 | 28 May 2026 | 00:37:21 | |
Lamar Jackson spoke publicly Wednesday at Ravens' OTAs for the first time since Week 18. A lot has happened since and there was much to unpack. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn discussed QB1's comments, Jesse Minter's peek into his thinking on the center competition and more from Week 2 of the team's voluntary offseason program. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Orioles stock watch: Who's trending up, down at Memorial Day | Ep. 30 | 25 May 2026 | 00:46:13 | |
The Orioles have reached Memorial Day, which means they're just about a third of the way into the 2026 season. With the team coming off a series win over the Detroit Tigers, The Balitmore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino decided to take a snapshot of where players stand. Whose stock has risen or fallen the most since opening day? The guys take a look at six players whose value is trending one way or the other two months into the season. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Ravens OTAs first impressions + Orioles swept by Rays | Ep. 29 | 21 May 2026 | 00:38:51 | |
The Ravens kicked off OTAs this week and The Baltimore Sun's Sam Cohn joins host Matt Weyrich to talk about what he saw at their first open practice, including the absence of Lamar Jackson and some new games instituted by Jesse Minter. Matt, who is calling in from the Tampa airport, then breaks down the Orioles' disastrous series sweep to the Rays. All three major corners of the roster contributed to each of the Orioles' three losses in St. Petersburg and the guys discuss who's to blame for the team's overall 21-29 start. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Puck's John Ourand on Orioles' slow start, Rubenstein's tenure and future of MASN | Ep. 28 | 18 May 2026 | 00:55:49 | |
Longtime sports business reporter John Ourand of Puck News joins the show to discuss his hometown team, the Orioles. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich asks John for his thoughts on David Rubenstein's tenure as owner and the future of MASN, though not until after they unpack the team's slow start to the 2026 season. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Ravens' 2026 schedule release + Orioles-Yankees series recap | Ep. 27 | 15 May 2026 | 00:44:53 | |
The Ravens released their 2026 schedule Thursday night and The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino break it all down. Can the Ravens get off to a better start this time? How does their schedule stack up to the rest of the league? The guys discuss before getting into the Orioles' midweek series against the Yankees. Baltimore took two of three, but it wasn't all pretty. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Orioles-A's series recap + Jackson Holliday at third base? | Ep. 26 | 11 May 2026 | 00:47:20 | |
The Orioles dropped two of three against the Athletics this weekend as their early-season slide continued. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn break down the series, discuss what the Orioles clubhouse believes their winning formula can be and examine Jackson Holliday's potential fit at third base. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Why it's way too early to give up on Orioles + AFC North breakdown | Ep. 25 | 07 May 2026 | 00:43:40 | |
There's a time and place to panic about the Orioles but there's still so much season left to go. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino discuss why it's still way too early to write any MLB obituaries and they check in on where the Ravens stand among AFC North teams now that the NFL draft is in the rearview mirror. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Ravens rookie minicamp + Orioles' lineup underperformers | Ep. 24 | 04 May 2026 | 00:58:04 | |
After the Ravens hosted rookie minicamp over the weekend, The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn discuss Zion Young and Vega Ioane before examining the undrafted free agents with the best chance of cracking their 53-man roster to open the season. The guys then transition to Orioles and talk about the lineup, specifically five players who are underperforming a month-plus into the season. They dissect why guys like Gunnar Henderson and Pete Alonso have yet to hit their stride and break down what needs to change for them to get there. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Are the Orioles... mid? Explaining their so-so start | Ep. 23 | 30 Apr 2026 | 00:54:03 | |
The Orioles spent the entire month of April dancing around .500. There has been plenty to like, and plenty not to like. Which is more telling about how they'll fare over the rest of the season? The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino identify eight defining trends and discuss where they're sustainable. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Ravens NFL draft superlatives: Best pick, biggest reach from 11-player class | Ep. 22 | 27 Apr 2026 | 00:44:55 | |
The NFL draft is in the books and the Ravens emerge with 11 players who help check off several needs across their roster. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn break down the class by handing out superlatives, including best pick, biggest reach, most if-they-can-develop-him-then-he'll-be-a-stud and more. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Instant analysis: Ravens pick OL Vega Ioane in 1st round of NFL draft | 24 Apr 2026 | 00:20:42 | |
Olaivavega Ioane no matter what. The Ravens went chalk with their No. 14 overall pick Thursday night, taking the Penn State guard to solidify the interior of their offensive line. The Baltimore Sun's Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino are joined by Ravens reporter Brian Wacker to break down the pick. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Ravens draft fits: Defensive prospects with The Inquirer's Devin Jackson | Ep. 21 | 23 Apr 2026 | 01:10:07 | |
The NFL draft begins tonight and the guys take one final look at the Ravens' best prospect fits by chatting with The Philadelphia Inquirer's Devin Jackson about some names to watch on the defensive side of the ball. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn also discuss the long-awaited update on Nnamdi Madubuike's status for 2026 and close out the show with a recap of the Orioles' up-and-down Midwest road trip to Cleveland and Kansas City. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Ravens draft fits: Offensive prospects with NFL.com's Nick Shook | Ep. 20 | 20 Apr 2026 | 00:40:25 | |
NFL draft week has arrived and so has NFL.com's Nick Shook, who joined The Baltimore Sun's Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino to talk about prospects on the offensive side of the ball that could be fits for the Ravens in the first round and beyond. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: | |||
| Ravens NFL mock draft roundup + Orioles highs and lows vs. D-backs | Ep. 19 | 16 Apr 2026 | 00:56:00 | |
With the NFL draft only a week away, The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino bring back the Chirp Meter to run through all the players being mock drafted to the Ravens at No. 14 overall. They also discuss GM Eric DeCosta's comments at the Ravens' pre-draft luncheon, determining if anything can be read from the tea leaves.
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| Taylor Ward to lead MLB in doubles? Rico Garcia, All-Star? Heat checking Orioles trends | Ep. 18 | 13 Apr 2026 | 00:54:24 | |
The Orioles are 15 games into the regular season and some trends are starting to emerge. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino debut a new segment, "Ready to Leave the Nest," and debate whether some grand proclamations based on early trends are ready to take flight
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| Orioles' Zach Eflin has Tommy John surgery + Ravens NFL draft predictions | Ep. 17 | 09 Apr 2026 | 01:04:17 | |
An Orioles sweep over the White Sox was dampened by the announcement that Zach Eflin underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn break down how big of a blow that is to the Orioles' rotation and run through other news and notes from Chicago.
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| Orioles' recurring Easter nightmare + Ravens' offseason program begins | Ep. 16 | 06 Apr 2026 | 00:54:39 | |
For the second straight year, the Orioles suffered a lopsided defeat on Easter. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn discuss the Orioles' weekend sweep at the hands of the Pittsburgh Pirates and whether this year's Easter loss is another harbinger of a long summer to come. | |||
| Orioles reliever trust rankings + Jesse Minter sees opportunity for Mike Green | Ep. 15 | 02 Apr 2026 | 00:45:29 | |
The Orioles' first home stand of 2026 was a mixed bag, particularly for their bullpen. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino break down their reliever trust rankings, which boils down to Ryan Helsley... and everyone else. The guys also talk about Jesse Minter's comments on edge rusher Mike Green at the NFL owners meetings and discuss the news that the Ravens will be playing a game in Brazil next season. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com. | |||
| Why Orioles extended Shane Baz, opening weekend notes + Ravens WR Zay Flowers' future | Ep. 14 | 30 Mar 2026 | 00:46:19 | |
The Orioles cemented Shane Baz as a key part of their core with a five-year, $68 million extension ahead of the right-hander's team debut. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn discussed the deal, his first outing and other news and notes from the Orioles' season-opening series win over the Minnesota Twins. In the back half of the show, the guys discuss the Ravens teasing "The Next Flight" slogan for their new era under Jesse Minter, John Harbaugh making more odd comments about his final season in Baltimore and the upcoming fifth-year option deadline for wide receiver Zay Flowers. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Sam's coverage at baltimoresun.com. | |||
| ⚾️ Postgame Pod: Instant reactions to Orioles' 2-1 opening day win over Twins | 26 Mar 2026 | 00:14:12 | |
The Orioles are 1-0 to start the season after beating the Minnesota Twins, 2-1, on opening day Thursday. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino grab a couple of seats at Camden Yards after the game to talk about Trevor Rogers' performance, some clutch hitting from Blaze Alexander and the vibes of the season opener. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com. | |||
| Orioles 2026 season predictions, opening day roster breakdown | Ep. 13 | 26 Mar 2026 | 00:56:43 | |
Opening day has arrived and The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino preview the 2026 season by giving their predictions for the Orioles' win total, divisional races, awards and more. They also break down the club's opening day roster, including some surprise cuts in the bullpen. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com. | |||
| What we learned about the Orioles in spring training | Ep. 12 | 23 Mar 2026 | 00:45:50 | |
It's officially opening week of the MLB season and The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino put a bow on Orioles spring training by giving six things they learned while the team was in Florida. They also talk news and notes from Sunday's exhibition game against the Nationals, including the latest injury updates and their impressions of the renovations at Camden Yards. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com. | |||