MASN All Access Podcast: Orioles
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EP 217: Darren O'Day retires, eight Orioles prospects crack top 100
Paul and Brendan chat about Darren O'Day's retirement (4:00) and follow up on the Cole Irvin trade to discuss who could get bumped off the 26-man roster (14:10). Then they talk about the eight prospects who landed in MLB Pipeline's top 100 (21:35) and the other ballparks changing dimensions around MLB (51:50).

EMERGENCY EP: Orioles acquire Cole Irvin, send Darell Hernaiz to Oakland
Paul and Brendan discuss the news that shortstop prospect Darell Hernaiz has been traded to the Oakland A's for lefty Cole Irvin and righty Jake Virbitsky. Brought to you by Toyota. For legendary safety and reliability, choose Toyota and let's go places.

SPECIAL EP: Q&A with Orioles director of player development Matt Blood
Paul and Brendan are joined by Orioles director of player development Matt Blood to review the All-Future Orioles Draft (1:00) discuss the new international signing class (4:00), the O's pitching lab (7:30), Baltimore's pitching prospects (7:35), prospect rankings (13:15), first base prospects (18:25), underrated prospects (20:00) and more. Brought to you by Toyota. For legendary safety and reliability, choose Toyota and let's go places.

EP 216: Orioles trade for Darwinzon Hernandez, sign 27 international free agents
Paul and Brendan review the results of the All-Future Orioles Draft (3:50), provide an update on the Free Agency Bracket (7:00), run through the Orioles' backup first base options (9:55) and discuss Baseball America's new Top 100 Prospect list (18:05). Then they talk about the O's trade for Darwinzon Hernandez (27:20), give their guesses for the O's Opening Day bullpen (34:50) and talk about the team's new class of amateur free agents (42:30). Brought to you by Toyota. For legendary safety and reliability, choose Toyota and let's go places.

EP 215: The All-Future Orioles Draft (Part 2)
Paul, Brendan and Tim complete Rounds 9-15 of the All-Future Orioles Draft, compiling teams of O's players and prospects in order to build a championship squad in 2025. Brought to you by Toyota. For legendary safety and reliability, choose Toyota and let's go places.

EP 214: The All-Future Orioles Draft (Part 1)
Paul, Brendan and (old friend) Tim complete the first eight rounds of the All-Future Orioles Draft, compiling teams of O's players and prospects in order to build a championship squad in 2025. Brought to you by Toyota. For legendary safety and reliability, choose Toyota and let's go places.

EP 213: Orioles Mailbag: Rotation, free agent and second base questions
Paul and Brendan discuss the Orioles' trade of Tyler Nevin to the Tigers (4:30) and their acquisition of Ryan O'Hearn (5:35). Then they answer fan questions about free agents (10:45), prospects (17:25), the rotation (30:00), the AL East (32:55), trade targets (43:40), the second base breakdown (47:40) and more. Brought to you by Toyota. For legendary safety and reliability, choose Toyota and let's go places.

EP 212: Who says no? Proposing hypothetical Orioles trades
Paul and Brendan provide an update on the free agency bracket (2:35) and discuss some remaining free agent starting pitchers (5:25). Then they create some hypothetical trades between the Orioles and the Rays (9:00), Tigers (15:50), Rangers (21:25), Red Sox (31:45), Padres (41:15) and Marlins (47:05). Finally they randomize the order for the upcoming All-Future Orioles Draft (53:30). Brought to you by Toyota. For legendary safety and reliability, choose Toyota and let's go places.

EMERGENCY EP: Orioles acquire James McCann from Mets, DFA Tyler Nevin
Paul and Brendan discuss the news that the Orioles have acquired James McCann from the Mets (1:30) and designated Tyler Nevin for assignment (14:09). Brought to you by Toyota. For legendary safety and reliability, choose Toyota and let's go places.

EP 211: Mychal Givens returns to Orioles, Jorge Mateo mentioned in trade rumor
Paul and Brendan discuss the news that Mychal Givens (6:45) is returning to Baltimore on a one-year deal. They also chat about the likelihood that the Orioles go after Michael Wacha (19:45) or Rich Hill (23:00) in free agency or trade Jorge Mateo (26:40). Then Paul defends his Eric Hosmer take (34:55). Finally, they select teams out of a hat with which to create fake trades (47:15). Brought to you by Toyota. For legendary safety and reliability, choose Toyota and let's go places.

EMERGENCY EP: Adam Frazier signs one-year deal with Baltimore
Paul and Brendan discuss the news that Adam Frazier has agreed to a one-year, $8 million deal with the Orioles. Then they break down how Frazier might fit in the O's infield and/or outfield. Brought to you by Toyota. For legendary safety and reliability, choose Toyota and let's go places.

EP 210: Syndergaard? Gallo? Eovaldi? Best of who's left in free agency
Paul and Brendan provide an update on the Free Agency Bracket (2:40). Then they run through the best remaining players in free agency, including Nathan Eovaldi (18:30), Noah Syndergaard (20:30), Michael Brantley (29:00), Andrew Benintendi (37:30) Joey Gallo (43:00) and more. Brought to you by Toyota. For legendary safety and reliability, choose Toyota and let's go places.

EP 209: Orioles are "feathered up" at the Winter Meetings
Paul and Brendan discuss the official signing of Kyle Gibson (4:00), the O's continuing search for starting pitching (13:00), the additions of Nomar Mazara and Josh Lester (24:45) and the Rule 5 draft (29:25). Brought to you by Toyota. For legendary safety and reliability, choose Toyota and let's go places.

EMERGENCY EP: Orioles add Kyle Gibson, Franchy Cordero and Lewin Díaz
Paul and Brendan react to the news that the Orioles have signed veteran righty Kyle Gibson to a one-year contract (1:10). Then they discuss the rumors that the O's could attempt to trade for a starting pitcher (21:22). Finally they chat about the additions of Franchy Cordero (27:45) and Lewin Díaz (33:05). Brought to you by Toyota. For legendary safety and reliability, choose Toyota and let's go places.

SPECIAL EP: Q&A with Orioles broadcaster Brett Hollander
Orioles broadcaster Brett Hollander joins Paul and Brendan to discuss his broadcasting career (4:15) and what the O's might do this offseason (26:05).

EP 208: Is it time to offer Adley, Gunnar extensions?
Paul and Brendan debate the likelihood that Cody Bellinger gets scooped by up Baltimore (2:42). Then they discuss whether Orioles should attempt to extend Adley Rutschman or Gunnar Henderson this winter (19:07). Finally they run through other extension candidates on the team (57:22).

EP 207: Five prospects protected, Lyles' option declined, Diaz outrighted
Paul and Brendan discuss the Orioles' decision to decline Jordan Lyles' 2023 option (3:05). Then they talk about the players who elected free agency, including Yusniel Diaz and Alexander Wells (9:45). They chat about the five prospects who were added to the 40-man roster Tuesday (19:40). Finally the hosts preview Friday's non-tender deadline (40:42).

EP 206: Will Adley Rutschman win AL Rookie of the Year?
Paul and Brendan discuss notable free agent transactions across the league. Then they make the case for Adley Rutschman to win AL Rookie of the Year. Finally they compare the other candidates, including Julio Rodriguez, Steven Kwan, George Kirby, José Miranda, Jeremy Peña, Brock Burke and Félix Bautista.

EP 205: Free Agency Bracket: Big names and logical fits
The bracket is back! Paul and Brendan attempt to predict who the Orioles will sign in free agency by putting 32 names into a bracket and narrowing them down to one champion. The regions: backup catcher, starting pitcher, big bat and middle infield.

EP 204: Your 2022-23 Orioles free agency preview podcast
Paul and Brendan discuss the Orioles' top needs this winter and provide potential free agent solutions at starting pitcher (10:45), backup catcher (21:00), middle infield (29:00) and middle-of-the-order bat (42:30).

EP 203: Should the Orioles pick up Jordan Lyles' 2023 option?
Paul and Brendan discuss the Orioles' waiver claims of Jake Cave, Aramis Garcia and Mark Kolozsvary (3:30). Then they debate whether the O's should pick up the 2023 option on Jordan Lyles' contract (9:40).

EP 202: Putting together the Orioles' 2022 All-Prospect Team
Paul and Brendan create an All-Prospect Team with the best performers in the Orioles farm system in 2022. Then they're joined by Aberdeen manager Roberto Mercado (56:54) to discuss the IronBirds' remarkable season.

EP 201: Handing out awards for the 2022 Orioles
Paul, Brendan and Tim hand out awards for the best storylines, moments, games, plays and players from the 2022 Orioles season.

SPECIAL EP: Q&A with Hall of Famer Jim Palmer
Paul and Brendan are joined by Hall of Famer Jim Palmer, who answers questions about his playing days, his favorite moments in his broadcast career, the 2022 Orioles and that scene from "The Naked Gun."

EP 200: Making the case for Brandon Hyde to win AL Manager of the Year
The Orioles won 52 games just a season ago. This year, Baltimore is at 80 and counting. Does Brandon Hyde have a case for AL Manager of the Year? Brendan and Tim break down the skipper's chances.

SPECIAL EP: Q&A with Orioles broadcaster Ben McDonald
Brendan and Tim are joined by former No. 1 overall pick and current Orioles broadcaster Ben McDonald

EP 199: Fixing the Orioles offense and dissecting the rule changes
Paul and Brendan discuss the Orioles' recent offensive downtrend and which areas they need to address in the offseason. Then they break down the new MLB rule changes and how they might benefit the O's in 2023.

EP 198: Why Adley Rutschman should win Most Valuable Oriole
Paul and Brendan discuss the O's doubleheader sweep at the hands of the Blue Jays. Then they reveal their ballots for Most Valuable Oriole and debate which players will garner the most votes.

EP 197: Gunnar Henderson, DL Hall poised to be called up
Featuring breaking news at the 41:50 mark! Paul and Brendan discuss the news that Gunnar Henderson and DL Hall will be joining the Orioles' taxi squad Wednesday. They they talk about several promotions on the Orioles farm system, including Colton Cowser and Joey Ortiz to Triple-A Norfolk, Darell Hernaiz to Double-A Bowie and Jud Fabian to high Single-A Aberdeen. Finally, they preview Grayson Rodriguez's rehab assignment.

SPECIAL EP: Q&A with Orioles broadcaster Kevin Brown
Orioles broadcaster Kevin Brown joins Paul and Brendan to answer questions from O's fans, such as what his favorite Baltimore eatery is, whether he'll develop a distinct home run call and what his go-to Super Mario character is.

EP 196: What Gunnar Henderson's positional movement says about Jorge Mateo
Paul and Brendan discuss the Orioles' decision to move Gunnar Henderson around the diamond at Triple-A Norfolk and what the prospect's position could be in the bigs. Then they talk about how Henderson's future may be tied somewhat to that of Jorge Mateo.

EMERGENCY EP: Kyle Stowers arrives in Baltimore, Brett Phillips DFA'd
Paul and Tim discuss the news that Kyle Stowers has had his contract selected from Triple-A Norfolk. Then they talk about why Brett Phillips was designated for assignment and when O's fans could see Gunnar Henderson in Baltimore.

EP 195: The hunt for O's October baseball
Brendan and Tim break down DL Hall's first career start, and lay out a blueprint for how the Orioles can be playing October baseball.

EP 194: DL Hall gets the call, previewing the lefty's first career start
Paul and Brendan discuss DL Hall's promotion to the big leagues before his first career start against the Rays.

EP 193: When will Gunnar Henderson and Kyle Stowers get the call?
Paul and Brendan discuss when Orioles fans could see top prospects Gunnar Henderson and Kyle Stowers in Baltimore. Then they run through some of the biggest stories on the farm, like Colton Cowser's emergence and Joey Ortiz's scalding July.

EP 192: Reacting to the Trey Mancini, Jorge López and Brett Phillips trades
Paul and Brendan react to the trades of Trey Mancini to the Astros, Jorge López to the Twins and the acquisition of Brett Phillips. Then they discuss some draft notes.

EMERGENCY EP: Trey Mancini traded to Astros for two pitching prospects
Paul and Brendan react to the news that Trey Mancini has been traded to the Houston Astros, look back at Mancini's run in Baltimore and analyze the return.

EP 191: Your 2022 trade deadline preview podcast
Paul and Brendan discuss who the Orioles might trade--and trade for--at the deadline, including Trey Mancini, Anthony Santander and Jorge López.

DRAFT EP 5: Breaking down the Orioles' 2022 draft class
Tim and Paul discuss the reported signing of Jackson Holliday and break down the Orioles' 2022 draft class. More: http://www.masn.me/

EP 190: Orioles select Jackson Holliday with No. 1 overall pick
Tim, Brendan and Paul Mancano react to the selection of Jackson Holliday with the No. 1 overall pick. Then they dive into picks No. 33 and 42.

DRAFT EP 4: Final predictions for the O's No. 1 pick
We are just three days away from the 2022 MLB Draft. Tim and Brendan go over all the top prospects chances of being selected by the O's and make their final predictions on who the Orioles will pick at No. 1. Plus, Brendan chats with Prospect Live's Joe Doyle.

EP 189: Why not?! Orioles climb to .500 with ninth-straight win
Paul and Brendan revel in the Orioles' nine-game win streak and .500 record. Then they discuss Jorge López's All-Star selection and chat with O's director of draft operations Brad Ciolek (31:36) about the upcoming MLB Draft.

DRAFT EP 3: Could Cam Collier be a dark-horse candidate at No. 1?
Tim and Brendan discuss the latest rumblings that Chipola 3B Cam Collier is rising up draft boards. Would he make sense for the O's? Plus, what are the benefits to going with an underslot selection with the No. 1 pick? Also, Paul chats with James Madison head coach Marlin Ikenberry about OF Chase DeLauter, who could be an overslot selection for the O's at No. 33. More: http://www.masn.me/

EP 188: How the Orioles have constructed a top-five defense
Paul and Brendan discuss Jorge López's recent struggles in the closer role. Then they chat about how the Orioles have made defensive improvements across the roster. Finally they talk about Jordan Westburg's new spot in MLB Pipeline's top-100 prospect list.

DRAFT EP 2: Will the O's select Druw Jones with No. 1 pick?
Tim and Paul discuss the chances the Orioles might take Brooks Lee and Kumar Rocker in the 2022 MLB Draft. Then they bring on Baseball America's Carlos Collazo and Wesleyan High School head coach Brian Krehmeyer to get to know Druw Jones and his game more.

EP 187: Colton Cowser, Coby Mayo and Connor Norby promoted
Paul and Tim talk about the Orioles' impressive June. Then they discuss the news that prospects Colton Cowser, Coby Mayo and Connor Norby have been promoted to Double-A Bowie.

DRAFT EP 1: Breaking down the draft's top prospects
Mike Elias says the O's have narrowed their options for the No. 1 pick down to five or six prospects. Who is among that group? Brendan and Tim break down the O's potential choices and dive deep on the games of Druw Jones, Jackson Holliday, Elijah Green, Termarr Johnson, Brooks Lee & much more. More: http://www.masn.me/

EP 186: López? Hays? Mancini? Who will be an All-Star?
Paul and Brendan discuss the Orioles' best candidates for the All-Star Game, including Jorge López, Austin Hays and Trey Mancini. Then they run through the top performers in the O's farm system: Heston Kjerstad, Gunnar Henderson, Jordan Westburg, DL Hall and Colton Cowser.

EP 185: Kyle Stowers' MLB debut, Henderson and Westburg mash Triple-A
Brendan Mortensen and Tim Leonard discuss Kyle Stowers' MLB debut, plus how Richie Martin can carve out a role in Baltimore and a look at Jordan Westburg and Gunnar Henderson's early success in Triple-A.

EP 184: Gunnar Henderson and Jordan Westburg promoted, Grayson Rodriguez injured
Paul and Brendan discuss the news of Gunnar Henderson and Jordan Westburg's promotions to Triple-A Norfolk. Then they break down the news that Grayson Rodriguez will miss significant time with a Grade 2 lat strain. Finally they talk about which O's prospect could debut next and Dean Kremer's return.