Bird's Eye View - Baltimore Orioles Unofficial Fan Podcast

<p>If the Orioles are going to play like it's the Dark Ages, we'll go back in time to revisit 2011-style fandom. Also... everything sucks. Enjoy!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-234-pain-is-a-flat-circle/">Episode 234: Pain Is a Flat Circle</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>One week removed from their positive spin, the guys are joined by WBAL's Brett Hollander to process a rough week of Orioles Baseball. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-233-ghosts-of-sadness-present/">Episode 233: Ghosts of Sadness Present</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>A lot more good than bad or ugly in this week. After a surprisingly pleasant trip to the Bronx, the guys inject a little positivity into the podcast.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-232-happy-together/">Episode 232: Happy Together</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>The BEV guys chat with Derek Arnold of Eutaw Street Report, to break down the opening series. Overreactions may ensue. Also, Nickleback jokes.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-231-tell-me-something-good/">Episode 231: Tell Me Something Good</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>It's the last Bird's Eye View before Opening Day. We talk Frederick Keys baseball, get a little hopeful, and herald the return of a an old favorite segment.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-230-cowboy-monkey-rodeo/">Episode 230: Cowboy Monkey Rodeo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>As the season nears, we make our annual predictions for the upcoming season. We're not great at this, but lowered expectations are the game in Birdland.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-229-ghost-runner-on-second/">Episode 229: Ghost Runner on Second</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>We have our annual visit with Matt Taylor of the Roar From 34, and talk about the self improvement that MLB players go through during Spring Training.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-228-hairy-palms/">Episode 228: Hairy Palms</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>We turn our frowns upside down, and put a positive spin on things. We're also joined by (former O's fan) Dan Szymborski of ESPN.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-227-the-other-dan/">Episode 227: The Other Dan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>Are these the saddest times? We go around the bases to find out. Talk of Jonathan Schoop's fluid really get the juices flowing.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-226-draining-fluids/">Episode 226: Draining Fluids</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>Orioles Spring Training and Free Agent talk? It's contagious!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-225-pitching-staph/">Episode 225: Pitching Staph</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>As Valentine's Day approaches, we speak from the heart, and ready ourselves for the story lines likely to dominate Spring Training.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-224-hope-springs-elsewhere/">Episode 224: Hope Springs Elsewhere</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>It's time to get philosophical. In light of the Orioles' approach to the winter meetings, we consider what they might or might not participate in.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-223-five-stages-of-gin/">Episode 223: Five Stages of Gin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>It's time to get philosophical. In light of the Orioles' approach to the winter meetings, we consider what they might or might not participate in.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-222-philosophical-participation/">Episode 222: Philosophical Participation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>A look back at a bad 2017. A look ahead to a frightening 2018. A hard look at what the Orioles neede. This one went long - we missed you.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-221-im-looking-through-you/">Episode 221: I’m Looking Through You</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>The 2017 season ended with a whimper. We may need some time to recover from that. In the meantime, are they who we thought they were? </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-220-darkness-reloaded/">Episode 220: Darkness Reloaded</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>Jake and Scott chop onions over the final home game of J.J. Hardy's Orioles career. Also, Andrew Stetka stops by to take part in the dusty podcast.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-219-one-final-pause/">Episode 219: One Final Pause</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>The Orioles are in the midst of a Dark Ages style late season swoon. A time-honored tradition. Meanwhile, the games don't hurt as much as we'd have thought.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-218-feel-me-up/">Episode 218: Feel Me Up</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>Jon Meoli of the Baltimore Sun stops by to discuss the Orioles' chances for this year and next. Plus, we talk about our best "temper fantrums."</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-217-temper-fantrum/">Episode 217: Temper Fantrum</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>The Orioles are still very much in the AL Wild Card hunt. What do we make of the bullpen construction? Does Mark Trumbo hate fun? Is Jonathan Schoop an MVP?</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-216-mas-pies/">Episode 216: Mas Pies</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>How confident should we be in these (very recently) resurgent Orioles? Would you consider yourself to by "Swaggy T" in this regard? Time is running short for the Orioles, and that just might not be the worst news.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-215-like-sands-in-the-hourglass/">Episode 215: Like Sands in the Hourglass</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>We explore a sunny disposition, then eclipse it with darkness and sadness. It's an up down episode of Bird's Eye View. #GameOn.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-214-total-eclipse-of-our-hearts/">Episode 214: Total Eclipse of Our Hearts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>The Orioles are working to squander a west coast trip. The guys go Point/Counterpoint on the season, and consider 2017 O's music. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-213-songs-after-dark/">Episode 213: Songs After Dark</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>Scott makes his triumphant return, as we discuss a couple of good weeks of Orioles Baseball, and read off some Dongs After Dark sequels. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-212-a-long-and-hard-days-night/">Episode 212: A (Long and) Hard Day’s Night</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>It's 2014 Playoffs Reunion Week! The Orioles play the Royals and Tigers, fresh off a very confusing trade deadline. Derek Arnold of Eutaw Street Report joins Jake to discuss. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-211-deadline-drama/">Episode 211: Deadline Drama</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>It was an up-and-down week, so this episode of Bird's Eye View spans all of the emotions. We go Around the Bases and reference the Brady Brunch (sorry).</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-210-time-to-change/">Episode 210: Time to Change</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>The 2017 BEVys are here! A loving (and occasionally mean-spirited) look back at the first half, as we hand out some fake hardware, with a little help from our friends.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/5th-annual-bevy-awards/">5th Annual BEVy Awards</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>It's been a while since a four-day break without baseball has seemed so welcome. The Orioles limp into the All Star Break on the back of Jonathan Schoop.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-209-all-scar-break/">Episode 209: All Scar Break</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>Sometimes the BEV guys talk each other off the ledge. In Episode 208, they quietly encourage the other closer to the brink. It's been a fun week. Buy, sell, and wave the white flag. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-208-how-to-root-for-a-bad-team/">Episode 208: How to Root for a Bad Team</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>Some BEV episodes are tightly written and delivered. Sometimes the Orioles give us lemons, and we try to avoid puckering for an hour behind the mics. We review some items you might have missed, which focused on "The Other Streak," and read our Orioles Horrorscopes.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-207-visual-temptations/">Episode 207: Visual Temptations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>Things are going poorly, so we work on assigning blame. We also consult mystics of the east to answer our burning questions. An old friend returns.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-206-carnac-the-magnificent/">Episode 206: Carnac the Magnificent</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>We determine how we should feel, and what "success" in 2017 looks like. We also build the best worst team in baseball. It's a major case of the #ohnOs.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-205-taking-a-quantum-leap/">Episode 205: Taking a Quantum Leap</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>Scott is back! Episode 204 takes a decidedly more hopeful turn, and Birdland bids a fond farewell to our Big Boy, Fred Manfra. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-204-bye-bye-big-boy/">Episode 204: Bye Bye, Big Boy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>Things are not looking up. But have the Orioles hit rock bottom? Charlie Hoppes pinch hits for Scott this week. Also - silly plugs for imaginary products.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-203-things-look-pretty-bleach/">Episode 203: Things Look Pretty Bleach</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>Even if we watched through tears, we watched until it hurt. In Episode 202, we discuss "what happened?" and face Truth... or Truth... and Alternative Facts.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-201-go-buck-yourselves-2/">Episode 202: Watch Till It Hurts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>The Orioles did not impress in Washington or KC, yuck. The Baseball Widows return for their Mother's Day segment, and we play a round of Blame the Buck!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-201-go-buck-yourselves/">Episode 201: Go Buck Yourselves</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>After a rough week of Orioles baseball (in so many ways), we need a palate cleanser. In Episode 200, we go Around the Bases and navigate a packed Medical Wing.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-200-trump-card/">Episode 200: Trump Card</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>Is this team all smoke and mirrors as evident by this past weekend in New York? Ryan Blake joins us to breakdown everything that was April Baseball.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-199-do-you-even-baseball/">Episode 199: Do You Even Baseball?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>We review the media's role in the kerfuffle surrounding Manny Machado with Eroc RDT. We also dust off the bongos and enter the Orioles Poetry Corner.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-198-os-before-prose/">Episode 198: O’s Before Prose</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>We talk with Justin McGuire of the Baseball by the Book podcast, to put the Orioles first 11 games in context. We also discuss 'The Natural,' Trey Mancini.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-197-the-natural/">Episode 197: The Natural</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>With five games in the books, we have all we need to make bold pronouncements on the 2017 season. We go Around the Bases and issue Orioles Superlatives. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-196-tell-me-what-you-see/">Episode 196: Tell Me What You See</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>We relive our Opening Day experience, and rehash the only game we've seen in the 2017 season. We also make Bold Predictions, and use some Gory Math.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-195-get-back/">Episode 195: Get Back</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>It's almost here! To round out Spring Training, we visit with Jeff Long from Baseball Prospectus and Matt Taylor of The Roar From 34.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-194-babys-in-orange-in-black/">Episode 194: Baby’s in (Orange and) Black</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>Andrew Stetka drops by to discuss Brady Anderson, and we try to justify our Orioles fandom to European observers. Spring Training can be a weird time. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-193-with-a-little-help-from-my-friends/">Episode 193: With a Little Help from My Friends</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>Where were YOU when the snow was supposed to fall? Bird's Eye View warms your ears with a trip Around the Bases, and a few well-intentioned Thank You notes. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-192-thank-you-girl/">Episode 192: Thank You Girl</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>Derek Arnold of Eutaw Street Report joins us to discuss the Orioles outfield, MLB's pace of play, and the Orioles' chances for 2017 and beyond. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-191-old-man-radio/">Episode 191: Old Man Radio</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>Mark Brown of Camden Chat stops by to dole out some therapy, question MASN's decisions, and anger choosey moms everywhere. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-190-camden-couch/">Episode 190: Camden Couch</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>We visit with Jabby Burns of Baltimore Sports Today, and celebrates the ups and downs of Adam Jones. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-189-the-man-in-the-arena/">Episode 189: The Man in the Arena</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>We bask in the glory of Orioles Spring Training, and visit with Tiny Tim Jones to talk baseball on the radio.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-188-i-left-my-heart-in-sausalito/">Episode 188: I Left My Heart in Sausalito</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>We talk Orioles FanFest, redefine truth, and put an end to a long-held dispute.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-187-alternative-facts/">Episode 187: Alternative Facts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>Alan Smith joins Bird's Eye View to discuss the happenings of Orioles offseason baseball.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-186-bad-man-jose/">Episode 186: Bad Man Jose</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>