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Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli are joined by beat writer Andy Kostka to give four lessons they learned from a dismal 2026 season.

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' slim playoff chances. Then they break down the news that Mike Elias expects to return and that Craig Albernaz will be back in 2027. Finally they offer a minor league check-in on the prospects heading to the Arizona Fall League.

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' fading playoff changes. Then they break down the departure of VP of player and staff development Matt Blood. Finally, they check in on prospects Ethan Anderson and Aron Estrada.

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' six-game losing streak and series opening win over the Guardians. Then they evaluate the job of manager Craig Albernaz. Finally they check in on OF prospect Vance Honeycutt.

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli talk about the Orioles' latest push towards the final wild card spot (5:06). Next they answer mailbag questions (11:30). Then Jon provides his scouting report on LHP prospect Boston Bateman (36:45).

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss how the Orioles have become Pete Alonso's team (3:26). Then they break down Gunnar Henderson's confounding season and talk about whether the O's can return to competitiveness if he continues to struggle (13:21). Finally they analyze RHP prospect Kyson Witherspoon (41:41).

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli congratulate former Orioles first baseman Trey Mancini on his retirement from baseball. Then they break down the O's series win over the Rays. Next they talk about the unlikely heroes – Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Yohel Pozo and Cam Sanders – who are helping Baltimore right now. Finally they're joined by Baltimore City's State Attorney Ivan Bates to debate Jon's recent column on the Adley Rutschman trade.

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli share more thoughts on the Adley Rutschman trade, discussing the reaction from the clubhouse and breaking down what Mike Elias said after the deadline.

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli are joined by columnist Kyle Goon and beat reporter Andy Kostka to break down every Orioles trade before the deadline: C Adley Rutschman to the Red Sox, OF Taylor Ward to the Mariners and RHP Tyler Wells to the Rays.

Co-host Paul Mancano and columnist Kyle Goon break down the Orioles' trade of Dean Kremer to the Twins.

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli preview Monday's trade deadline by discussing whether the Orioles will buy, sell or stand pat.

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' series losses to the Red Sox and Braves (2:46). Then they chat about the calamity at catcher (7:30). Next they react to David Rubenstein's comments about Mike Elias (12:58). They also talk about ways the Orioles could shake up their roster dramatically at the deadline (19:44). Finally they provide an update on OF Heston Kjerstad (51:20).

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' seven-game win streak (4:26). Then they break down injuries to Blaze Alexander and others (19:11). Next they talk about Kyle Bradish's extension (28:29). Finally they break down the 2026 draft class (44:34).

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli are joined by columnist Kyle Goon to discuss whether David Rubenstein should consider firing Mike Elias if the Orioles continue to slide. Then they look ahead to the MLB draft (45:08).

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' series against the White Sox and Reds (3:31). Then they react to Adley Rutschman's third career All-Star selection (7:05). Next they debate whether the Orioles should buy at the deadline (17:10). Finally they break down left-handed pitching prospect Caden Hunter (45:25).