The Bird Brains Baseball Show

Our southern information desk (Derek Baker) pinch hits for Dave this week.  We discuss the recent win streak, the rumblings of Sam Bassallo from Norfolk, the current standings of the farm system and the impact all those things have on the O's moves at the trade deadline.

Another losing week for the Birds albeit with a 3 game winning streak stuck in the middle of the holiday weekend.  Inconsistency and upcoming roster moves are discussed in this edition of the Bird Brains.

Brandon Hyde gets the Ax, the O's go 1-5 this week, and the Bird Brains give their 2 cents on what happened, why it happened and what to look for next. #Oriole #Birdland

Another disappointing week for the O's and Dave and Jeff dive into the good the bad and unlucky in this episode.  12 games under .500 leave the Bird Brains speculating on what can be done to save the season.

The Orioles continue to flounder and the Bird Brains are digging into what we're seeing on the field.  We also update the current injury list and anticipate the return of several key players to the team.

Another tough week on the field for the Birds and the Bird Brains talk to the fact that it's not only a pitching problem.  Derek Baker pinch hits this week for Dave and talks to the poor hitting and performance by the young Oriole stars.  We also discuss the need for leadership in clubhouse and who might be the guy to do it.  

After a disastrous Bloody Sunday loss to the Reds the Orioles are in need of a rotation piece. Today we welcome Derek Baker to the show as he gives us a few starting pitchers from around MLB that would make sense for the Orioles to pursue in a trade.  

At 7-10 Jeff and Dave discuss the struggles of Orioles pitching, celebrate the resurgence of Cedric Mullins, and update the injury front for the birds.

Licking the wounds to a 5-8 start to the season.  Trying to see the positive in the face of seeming endless injuries, Dave & Jeff discuss the inconsistencies and the need to get back to the "Oriole Way" of playing baseball.

The 1st week of the regular season is in the books and the Bird Brains review some of the highlights and first impressions of the Orioles squad for 2025.  Questions from the bbbaseball522@gmail.com are answered and the 1st Bird O Prey award is given. 

Opening day has arrived!  The Bird Brains project the final roster and review the O's past against Jose Berrios, the anticipated lin-up for the opener, and project the Orioles needs at this season's trade deadline.  We take another look at the Orioles rotation and answer questions about the team. 

With only 1 week of Spring Training remaining, Dave and Jeff discuss the Baltimore Orioles Starting Rotation situation especially the 5th starter position competition.  Discussion veered into the outfield competition. A brief discussion on the 2025 Toronto Blue Jays roster as the opening series with the Orioles will be hosted in Toronto.

The show talks to the off season hitting coach and head trainer changes with the club.  Also we look into what appears to be a predictable roster once the O's break out of spring training. We give our 2025 introductory spring training Bird O' Prey and Bird Turd awards.  We wrap it up a look at the Value Menu that will be available in the stadium.

The 2025 season opener for the Bird Brains is in the books.  Dave and Jeff discuss the additions and subtractions from the Baltimore Oriole's 40 man roster that occurred during the off season.  Some early impressions on the payroll, personnel moves, and spring training.  Hear about the new Orioles and what we expect in 2025 season from them and some of the returning Birds. 

In the  Final episode of the 2024 season Jeff and Dave dive into the roster decisions the Orioles face this off season.  Discussions veer into O's that are entering unrestricted free agency, rules regarding eligibility for free agency, and qualifying offers the Orioles will need to decide to make or not to make.  Also an in depth look at the 2024 roster of arbitration eligible O's and their projected 2025 salaries.

Jeff and Dave lick their preverbal wounds recounting the Royals 2 game Wildcard sweep of the Orioles. Corbin Burnes receives a Bird of Prey award and the middle of the O's line-up collects a Bird Turd award for their inability to drive in runs.