The Banner Baseball Show

The Banner Baseball Show

The Baltimore Banner presents ’The Banner Baseball Show,’ co-hosted by Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli. Once a week, we’ll have in-depth analysis and breakdowns featuring The Banner’s roster, including reporters Andy Kostka and Danielle Allentuck, as well as columnist Kyle Goon. Nobody does coverage of the Birds like The Baltimore Banner.

Episodes

July 18, 2025 20 mins

Co-host Paul Mancano is joined by Baseball America draft analyst Carlos Collazo to discuss the Orioles' selections of catcher/outfielder Ike Irish (1:44) and catcher Caden Bodine (5:08).

Then they explain why the O's like to stay away from drafting hitters early (7:39).

Finally, Carlos names some potential Day 2 gems (10:47) and gauge the signability of the 24-man class (12:26).

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Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli rehash the Bryan Baker trade (4:07).

Then they break down all 7 of the Orioles' Day 1 draft picks, including catcher/outfielder Ike Irish (11:33), catcher Caden Bodine (17:48), shortstop Wehiwa Aloy (23:56), Slater de Brun (33:10), pitchers Joseph Dzierway and JT Quinn (42:42) and outfielder RJ Austin (58:11).

Finally, they check in on pitching prospect Michael Forret (1:01:31).

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Co-host Paul Mancano is joined by beat writer Andy Kostka to break down the Orioles' trade of reliever Bryan Baker to the Tampa Bay Rays for a competitive balance round pick. They discuss the value of the draft pick, whether this means the O's will commit to a fire sale at the deadline and why this is a critical time for general manager Mike Elias.

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Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli are joined by beat writer Danielle Allentuck to discuss where the Orioles sit a week away from the All-Star Game. Then they talk about the recoveries of starters Kyle Bradish and Grayson Rodriguez. Finally, they take a look at right-handed pitching prospect Cameron Weston.

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Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli assess where the Orioles stand 23 games away from the trade deadline (4:55). Then they discuss some strange role reversals in the O's rotation, including the struggles of Tomoyuki Sugano and Zach Eflin (15:25) as well as the progression of Charlie Morton, Dean Kremer and Trevor Rogers (26:00). Finally they check in on right-handed pitching prospect Trey Gibson (45:48).

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Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli are joined by columnist Kyle Goon to discuss Trevor Rogers' strong start (1:05) and Adley Rutschman and Maverick Handley's injuries (8:47). Then they look ahead to the trade deadline and predict what the Orioles will do (17:40). Finally, they touch on the tragic passing of 19-year-old minor leaguer Luis Guevara (45:35). 

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Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles middling play (2:25) and the decision to option outfielder Heston Kjerstad to Triple-A Norfolk (10:55). Then, they talk about the importance of infielder Jordan Westburg to the O's success (27:40). Finally, they provide a minor league check-in on outfielder Dylan Beavers (41:00).

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Co-host Paul Mancano is joined by enterprise reporter Lee O. Sanderlin and Orioles beat writer Danielle Allentuck to discuss their special report on the unraveling of former pitcher Brian Matusz.

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Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' 4-2 road trip, Adley Rutschman's recent hot stretch and the improved starting pitching (6:42). Then they diagnose the team's issues against left-handed pitchers (19:28). Finally, they take a look at right-handed pitching prospect Nestor German (38:22).

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Co-host Paul Mancano is joined by beat writer Danielle Allentuck to discuss the Orioles' five-game winning streak (1:22), All-Star voting (3:58), Tony Mansolino's radical honesty (12:05) and Samuel Basallo's development (26:40).

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Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli dish out blame pie for the Orioles' hitting struggles (4:40). Then they talk about the hiring of senior advisor John Mabry (19:53) and the O's poor injury luck (29:25). Finally, they do a minor league check-in on INF/OF Aron Estrada (43:08).

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Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss some positive performances from Charlie Morton, Trevor Rogers and Dylan Carlson (3:52). Then they dive deep into the Orioles' hitting philosophies (19:30), breaking down the important coaches involved and what they've been teaching.

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Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' decision to designate RHP Kyle Gibson for assignment (4:49). Then they break down a rough start to the Tony Mansolino era (11:50) and give a scouting report on RHP Kade Strowd (41:21). 

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Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli are joined by beat writers Andy Kostka and Danielle Allentuck to break down the Orioles' decision to fire manager Brandon Hyde and catching instructor/major league field coordinator Tim Cossins.

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Co-host Paul Mancano is joined by columnist Kyle Goon to discuss the Orioles struggles on offense (1:49). Then they begin a conversation on whether firing Brandon Hyde could happen (6:36) and why it likely wouldn't change the team's fate (15:00).

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Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli provide some injury updates (4:00), then do a deep dive into Adley Rutschman's confusing 2025 season (16:55). Finally, they discuss Orioles pitching prospect Braxton Bragg (42:30).

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Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' homer-riddled loss to the Royals (1:09) and the importance of the next wave of prospects (8:30). Then they break down what they've seen from Heston Kjerstad (17:45), Cade Povich (22:20), Coby Mayo (27:42), Brandon Young (35:11) and Maverick Handley (41:42). Finally, they provide updates on prospects Chayce McDermott (37:46), Enrique Bradfield Jr., Dylan Beavers and Jud Fabian...

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Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' series win over the Yankees and the team's 9-16 April.

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April 29, 2025 30 mins

Co-host Paul Mancano is joined by beat writer Danielle Allentuck to discuss the Orioles' slew of injury news (2:05), the team's win over the Yankees (4:15), the decision to bring up Emmanuel Rivera and not Coby Mayo (9:45) and whether the O's are suffering from a lack of leadership (14:10).

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Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' early-season struggles (2:05), what to do with Charlie Morton (7:33) and injury updates on Grayson Rodriguez and Zach Eflin (22:56). Then, they question the O's draft strategy under Mike Elias (30:14).

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