MASN All Access Podcast: Orioles

How can the O's pitching staff get back on track after a rough a series against the Yanks? Later, Paul and Bobby sit down with Delmarva Shorebirds broadcaster Will DeBoer to talk about the hottest team in baseball. (5/23/19)

Paul and Bobby show Pedro Severino the love he deserves, and discuss Chris Davis' All-Star potential. (5/16/19)

Who are the top three defensive third basemen in baseball? If Rio Ruiz isn't in yours, you're wrong. Paul digs up some stats that show Ruiz with the likes of Manny Machado and Alex Bregman among the best at defending the hot corner. Also, Bobby debuts a new segment based on the beloved MASN commercials, "Ain't Baseball Great?" (5/9/19)

Paul and Bobby highlight Orioles prospects who have stood out through the first month of the season, including Ryan Mountcastle, Grayson Rodriguez, Adam Hall, Zach Pop and more. (5/1/19)

Trey Mancini continues to rake, Dwight Smith Jr. shows his value in the field and the Orioles have already racked up some blowout wins. Paul and Bobby discuss. (4/24/19)

Paul and Bobby play True or False and discuss John Means' changeup, David Hess' rough patch, Pedro Severino's intensity, Brandon Hyde's positive attitude, and much more. (4/19/19)

Trey Mancini is on fire, and the O's are keeping pace with some of the best teams the AL has to offer. Can they keep it up? Plus, the starting rotation remains in flux, but that might not be a bad thing. Paul and Bobby break it down. (4/10/19)

How 'bout them O's?! The Orioles have started the season with two series wins on the road and a 4-2 record through the first six games of the season. Paul and Bobby go through what has been so successful for the Birds and if it can be sustained. Also, the guys discuss Brandon Hyde's decision to pull David Hess during a no-hitter bid on Monday before previewing Opening Day at Camden Yards! (4/3/19)

The 2019 Orioles season is underway! Hear Brandon Hyde's thoughts on his first Opening Day as a major league manager before diving deeper into the 7-2 loss to the Yankees. Andrew Cashner only made it through four-plus innings. Does that affect the O's plans to use an "opener" on Saturday? Paul and Bobby discuss while also hearing Hyde's plan. (3/29/19)

The Orioles roster isn't the only thing that will look different this season. The Orioles Radio Network is getting a new look (or should we say voice), as well! Kevin Brown, the new radio play-by-play announcer for the O's, calls in to the show to chat with Paul and Bobby about his career as a broadcaster, what it's like to fill Joe Angel's shoes and to give a preview of his home run call. (3/12/19)

MASN All Access is finishing its trip to spring training, so a podcast must be recorded! Paul and Bobby hear from Brandon Hyde and Mike Elias during their first camps with the Orioles, and also get thoughts from Rule 5 picks Richie Martin and Drew Jackson on their position battle as roommates. Plus, hear from Orioles executive vice president and MASN president John Angelos about the "Athletes & Artists Play for Kids" event this past weekend at Ed Smith Stadium, benefiting the Baltimore, Sarasota and Nashville communities. (3/6/19)

The legendary Frank Robinson touched both the Orioles and Nationals franchises. Paul and Bobby honor the late great Frank Robinson, featuring sound from Brooks Robinson, Jim Palmer and Boog Powell, followed by an interview with MASNsports.com's Mark Zuckerman. (2/8/19)

The Orioles have a lot of new faces heading into the 2019 season, and some of them came to Baltimore in last year's flurry of midseason trades. Before spring training starts, Paul and Bobby take time to review those trades, which shipped out Manny Machado, Zach Britton, Jonathan Schoop and other favorites to bring in Yusniel Diaz, Cody Carroll, Jonathan Villar and other prospects. (2/5/19)

WJZ's Mark Viviano joins Paul Mancano and Bobby Blanco on the MASN All Access podcast to discuss his career path to Channel 13's sports director, what it's like to cover the Orioles and the team's rebuild. (1/31/19)

Orioles FanFest has come and gone, and we are officially two weeks away from pitchers and catchers reporting to Sarasota! Paul and Bobby recap some of the best coaches and players sound that you might have missed from the weekend. Tune in to hear from Brandon Hyde, Don Long, Ryan Mountcastle and more! (1/29/19)

After the Orioles announced Billy Joel will headline the first-ever concert at Camden Yards this summer, Paul and Bobby caught up with MASNsports.com beat writer Roch Kubatko to get the latest updates on the Birds. How will the coaching staff shape out? Should Alex Cobb stay or go? Will Mark Trumbo be traded? What's Roch's favorite Billy Joel song? The answers to these questions and more are on this week's MASN All Access podcast. (1/10/19)

Since our last podcast, the Orioles made Brandon Hyde their new manager. How will he oversee the O's young roster, and how can he bring a winning culture to Baltimore? We've got audio from his introductory press conference and his interview on MASN All Access. (1/4/19)

The Winter Meetings are upon us and the Orioles are still searching for a manager. Paul Mancano and Bobby Blanco go through the latest list of managerial candidates and possible free agent targets for Mike Elias before the baseball world heads to Las Vegas. (12/6/18)

Mike Elias was impressive in his introduction as the Orioles executive vice president and general manager Monday. What did he have to say about hiring a new manager, Chris Davis' contract and the talent level of the current roster? (11/19/18)

The Orioles missed out on signing Cuban prospects Victor Victor Mesa, Victor Mesa Jr. and Sandy Gastón. Paul Mancano and Bobby Blanco discuss where else the O's could allocate their signing bonus money before it expires. Then, why have the Orioles been so quiet about their front office search? And did Manny Machado mouth the Baltimore "O" during the national anthem at the World Series? (10/24/18)

It's still early in the process, but a couple of names have popped up in the Orioles' search for new front office personnel. Paul and Bobby discuss the reports linking Ned Colletti and Kim Ng to the O's front office and what each potential candidate brings to the table. The episode wraps up with a discussion on Manny Machado's controversial antics in the NLCS. (10/17/18)

Paul and Bobby discuss the dismissals of Buck Showalter and Dan Duquette and preview names of who could replace them. (10/4/18)

With the 2018 season nearing its end, several long-tenured members of the Orioles organization could be on the way out. What does the future hold for Buck Showalter, Dan Duquette, Adam Jones and others? Paul and Bobby discuss. (9/24/18)

In honor of the 23rd anniversary of 2131, Paul and Bobby talk to Spiro Alafassos, the man who helped organize the ceremonies of September 6, 1995. (9/5/18)

Adam Pohl, the voice of the Bowie Baysox, joins Paul and Bobby to talk about the O's top prospects. Why won't we see Keegan Akin this September? When will Austin Hays get the call? Should we be concerned about Ryan Mountcastle's defense? Answers to these questions and many, many more. (9/4/18)

The Athletic's Dan Connolly joins Paul and Bobby to discuss the discovery of Cedric Mullins, the curious case of Danny Valencia and the O's flirtation with history. (8/27/18)

Paul and Bobby discuss the second half resurgences of Trey Mancini and others, and take guesses as to when Orioles fans will see the team's top prospects in the bigs. (8/9/18)

The Orioles dismantled their roster in a matter of two weeks. What's left? Paul and Bobby analyze the O's trade deadline deals and play a game of "Buy or Sell." (8/2/18)

Paul and Bobby break down the Manny Machado and Zach Britton deals and predict the Orioles' next deals. (7/26/18)

Paul and Bobby discuss who the Orioles could deal at the deadline, the O's walk-off win over the Yankees and All-Star Game being in D.C. (7/11/18)

MASN social media director Olivia Witherite joins Paul Mancano and Bobby Blanco to talk about her punniest tweets and the growing field of sports social media. trip to Atlanta and debating which Birds should go to the All-Star Game besides Manny Machado. (6/27/18)

The Orioles and Nationals sat through a rain delay that was longer than the actual game on Tuesday night. Why is that a game is "official" only after five innings? And what are your thoughts on roofs on all stadiums? Paul and Bobby also wrap up the O's series in D.C. before previewing their trip to Atlanta and debating which Birds should go to the All-Star Game besides Manny Machado. (6/22/18)

Matt Perison of NBC Sports Washington joins the podcast to talk about the disappearance of the Orioles offense and play a round of "Would You Watch That Show?" (6/14/18)

Paul Mancano and Bobby Blanco look back at the Orioles' Beltway Battle with the Nationals and preview this weekend's series against the Yankees. (5/31/18)

The Battle of the Beltways. The Beltway Series. The MASN Cup. Whatever you want to call it, the Orioles and Nationals are renewing their rivalry with a three-game set at Camden Yards starting on Memorial Day. And Bobby and Paul are getting you ready for the showdown with special guest Sara Perlman! Tune in as we discuss the current states of each team, look ahead to next week's series and play a round of "Would You Rather." (5/25/18)

Michael Taylor, the creator of the "Other Birds as the Orioles Logo" Twitter account, joins the podcast to talk ornithology, graphic design and, of course, baseball. (5/17/18)

A winless road trip leaves the Orioles with plenty of questions. What's to blame for the Orioles' offensive struggles? Is the starting pitching the biggest issue? Will the rest of the season be as bad as the first month? Paul and Bobby attempt to answer these and other questions surrounding the organization. (5/7/18)

Class is in session. Even though it's late April, Paul and I are heading back to school - the School of Roch that is - as MASNsports.com's Orioles beat writer Roch Kubatko joins us on the latest episode of the "MASN All Access" podcast. We discuss the O's current slump and how long before they break out of it. Roch also takes a look at the current state of the roster and how Alex Cobb can turn things around. To close out on a fun, positive note, Paul and I propose different songs where Roch could insert his name ("Roch the Casbah," "Roch You Like a Hurricane," etc.) and find out which one he would use as his walk-up song. (4/25/18)

As we continue to wait for spring to arrive, Orioles fans are waiting for the O's offense to heat up as well. Bobby and Paul discuss the possible effect the recent cold weather has had on the O's bats, while we also hear from Buck Showalter and Adam Jones about the sluggish offense. And who would have thought the Orioles' starting pitching would be a strength at this point in the season? We're holding out hope for the Birds while waiting for them to put together some complete wins. (4/19/18)

Our very own Steve Melewski of MASNsports.com was kind enough to join us for this episode of the "MASN All Access" podcast. Paul, Bobby and Steve recap the Orioles' series in New York in which the Birds won three out of four. Who were this weekend's heroes and how might have this series turned the season around for the O's? We'll also look ahead to Dylan Bundy's start against the Blue Jays before Steve takes us through the Orioles' farm system with some players to watch, including updates on Alex Cobb and Hunter Harvey. (4/9/18)

What's the first weekend of the season without a little controversy? As if it hadn't been talked about enough, Paul and Bobby discuss Chance Sisco's now infamous bunt in the ninth inning against the Twins on Sunday. Was he in the wrong? We'll weigh in with our thoughts and hear from Rick Dempsey. We then debate which is a greater cause for concern through the first four games: the rotation or the bats. And it doesn't get any easier for the Orioles, as we preview the tough schedule remaining in April. (4/3/18)

Happy Opening Day, Birdland! Welcome to the first episode of the MASN All Access podcast with Bobby Blanco and Paul Mancano. To kick off the 2018 season, we're discussing the Orioles' starting rotation and how the additions of Andrew Cashner and Alex Cobb may have changed the expectations for this team. We hope you enjoy our first episode and stick with us all season long! (3/29/18)