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).

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.

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).

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.

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).

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).

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).

Before Monday’s game, the Orioles swapped a young left-handed hitting outfielder and a veteran right-handed hitting outfielder for … a young left-handed hitting outfielder and a veteran right-handed hitting outfielder. The team’s outfield reshuffling may be confusing, but Paul Mancano and Danielle Allentuck are here to break it down, discussing the reasoning for Baltimore’s roster changes.

It’s been a rough couple weeks for Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel. Between back tightness and blown saves, the potential future-Hall of Famer has appeared in just three games since April 28 and has seen his ERA balloon to 4.73. At what point should the O’s consider a change in the ninth inning?   Andy Kostka joins Paul Mancano to discuss Baltimore’s series sweep in the nation’s capital and Kimbrel’s continuing struggles.

The Orioles couldn’t have asked for a better weekend from their starting pitchers. Cole Irvin, John Means and Dean Kremer dominated the Reds, combining to toss 19 1/3 shutout innings in a series sweep.   The best part? The O’s didn’t even use their aces: Corbin Burnes and Kyle Bradish.   Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss Baltimore’s suddenly deep cabinet of starting pitchers (2:32). Then they touch on closer Craig Kimbrel’s struggles (16:59) and ways the O's could upgrade the roster via trade (25:47).

It’s been a nightly challenge for Orioles manager Brandon Hyde to piece together nine innings from his pitching staff. Injuries to the rotation have led to a shortage of quality arms in the bullpen. But with starters Kyle Bradish and John Means slated to return soon, Hyde could find it easier to solve the puzzle.   Paul Mancano and Danielle Allentuck discuss the news that Grayson Rodriguez is headed to the injured list and talk about how the team should handle the impending roster turnover.

It was a rough introduction to the big leagues for top prospect Jackson Holliday. But are the Orioles making the right decision by optioning the 20-year-old?   Paul Mancano and Andy Kostka discuss what Holliday’s demotion means for his future. Then they talk about the return of outfielder Ryan McKenna.

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).

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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).