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The Orioles plucked Jared Banner from the Cubs to be their new general manager under Mike Elias. How is that arrangement going to work? The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino open today's show discussing the hire and what kind of impact Banner could make on the organization. Later in the episode, Matt sits down with The Sun's Michael Howes to discuss Wednesday's breaking news of Maryland parting ways with head football coach Mike Locksley. Stick around afterward too as Matt and Josh dive into the Lamar Jackson ankle injury saga and other news and notes from Wednesday's Ravens practice. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt, Josh and Michael's coverage at baltimoresun.com.

The Ravens thought they were over the hump. It seems they still have some fourth-quarter demons to exorcise. After jumping out to an early 10-point lead, the Ravens lost to the Cleveland Browns, 13-10, on Sunday as the Snoop Huntley-led offense struggled mightily. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn break down the game, including Derrick Henry's key fumble and Rashod Bateman exiting early with a shoulder injury. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Sam's coverage at baltimoresun.com.

ESPN's Browns beat reporter and Baltimore Sun alumnus Daniel Oyefusi joins the show ahead of the Ravens traveling to Cleveland this weekend. The Sun's Josh Tolentino and Sam Cohn chat with Daniel about the start of the Todd Monken era, what Sunday's game means for both sides and storylines to watch heading into the contest. Later in the show, Josh and The Sun's Matt Weyrich do a deep dive on the similarities (and differences) between the Orioles and the two teams in this year's ALCS: the Rays and Guardians. What separates the Orioles from these like-minded, small-market clubs? Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt, Josh and Sam's coverage at baltimoresun.com.

There's no such thing as a normal game for these Ravens. After trailing by eight with four minutes to play, Baltimore rallied for back-to-back touchdown drives to beat the Falcons, 30-23, on Sunday night. The Baltimore Sun's Josh Tolentino joins host Matt Weyrich from Atlanta to break down the game, including Tyler Huntley's heroics, Mark Andrews' mistakes and Derrick Henry's record keeping. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com.

The Ravens swung a surprise trade Wednesday for Eagles center Cam Jurgens, padding their interior offensive line after injuries to Jovaughn Gwyn and Ethan Pocic. But what is Baltimore getting in the two-time Pro Bowler who had fallen out of favor with the Eagles? The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff Neiburg joins hosts Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn to give a scouting report on the man who will be snapping the ball to Lamar Jackson for the rest of the season, if not longer. In the back half of the show, Matt and Sam discuss the Orioles' layoffs within their business operations department and what they mean for the organization moving forward. They also chat about the lockout with the CBA expiration date just over two months away. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Sam's coverage at baltimoresun.com.

After their second straight losing season, where does the Orioles' front office rank among the rest of MLB? Baseball Prospectus' Jarrett Seidler joins the show to chat about the pros and cons of the Mike Elias regime. But first, The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino recap the Ravens' 24-18 win over the Titans and discuss their myriad injuries, including Lamar Jackson sitting out the second half with an ankle issue. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com.

The Orioles' offseason is off to an early start once again after their second-straight disappointing campaign. On today's episode, The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino discuss the five biggest questions the Orioles must answer this winter to get themselves back on track in 2027. Later in the show, Matt sits down with The Sun's Taylor Lyons to chat about Maryland football's underwhelming 2-2 start this season and just how much longer the Terps can afford to continue letting head coach Michael Locksley steer the ship. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt, Josh and Taylor's coverage at baltimoresun.com.

This time, the Ravens were on the right side of a last-second reversal. Baltimore took down the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday in Rio after a back-and-forth game that ended on Tyler Loop's 56-yard field goal as time expired. The Baltimore Sun's Sam Cohn and Brian Wacker joined host Matt Weyrich from Brazil to break down the wild win. Stick around for the back half of the show when Matt runs through the biggest headlines from the Orioles' final weekend of the regular season, including an injury update on Gunnar Henderson and Trevor Rogers' final comments before free agency. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt, Sam and Brian's coverage at baltimoresun.com.

The Ravens are headed to Brazil and The Baltimore Sun's Sam Cohn sits down with André Santos of Ravens Brasil to talk about NFL fandom in the country and what it means to be hosting a game in Rio. Later in the show, The Sun's Matt Weyrich runs through the biggest news and notes from the Orioles' final week of the regular season, including Jackson Holliday undergoing wrist surgery. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Sam's coverage at baltimoresun.com.

The Ravens and Orioles played a rare home doubleheader Sunday... and it didn't go well. After the Ravens lost their home opener to the Saints, 24-17, the Orioles fell to the Brewers on Sunday Night Baseball for a weekend sweep that all but ensured they will be missing the playoffs. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino recap the Ravens' loss, including the defensive collapse and lack of Derrick Henry touches, and break down both the Orioles' series and president of baseball operations Mike Elias' comments in his latest news conference. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com.

ESPN radio host Mike Golic Jr. sits down with The Baltimore Sun's Sam Cohn to talk early returns on a new-look offensive line, Zay Flowers' hot start and a trio of Notre Dame connections. Later in the show, The Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino recap Pete Alonso's big return to New York and discuss which offensive pieces around him the Orioles can rely on in 2027 with the offseason looming. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt, Sam and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com.

The Ravens' stars came to play in their season opener, thumping the Colts 41-23 behind big days from Derrick Henry, Lamar Jackson and Zay Flowers. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich, Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino break down the win, including what went right for Declan Doyle's offense, where the defensive line struggled to generate pressure and the latest on Flowers leaving the game with a hamstring injury. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt, Sam and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com.

The Ravens' season is upon us and we've got some galaxy-brained predictions to get off our chests. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich, Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino preview the Ravens' season ahead by discussing their biggest questions, storylines they're following most closely and some bold predictions that are sure to make them look smart come January. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt, Sam and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com.

Ravens' new radio play-by-play broadcaster Kyle Youmans sat down with The Baltimore Sun's Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino on today's episode for an interview about taking on the job, his gameday routines and expectations for the Ravens in 2026. Later in the show, The Sun's Orioles reporter Matt Weyrich discusses the team's embarrassing four-game sweep at the hands of the Red Sox, Adley Rutschman's return and Luis Robert Jr. going on the injured list after playing just three games. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt, Sam and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com.

The Orioles have looked to Jackson Holliday as their everyday second baseman and leadoff man down the stretch. He sits down with The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich to talk about the influence of his dad, his search for more power at the plate and his Mount Rushmore of MLB ballparks. After the interview, Matt and The Sun's Josh Tolentino discuss the Orioles' tough finish to their road trip in Colorado and Ravens GM Eric DeCosta speaking about Lamar Jackson's contract status, the Rashod Bateman situation and more ahead of the team's season opener. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com.