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After the Ravens hosted rookie minicamp over the weekend, The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn discuss Zion Young and Vega Ioane before examining the undrafted free agents with the best chance of cracking their 53-man roster to open the season.

The guys then transition to Orioles and talk about the lineup, specifically five players who are underperforming a month-plus into the season. They dissect why guys like Gunnar Hende...

The Orioles spent the entire month of April dancing around .500. There has been plenty to like, and plenty not to like. Which is more telling about how they'll fare over the rest of the season? The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino identify eight defining trends and discuss where they're sustainable.

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The NFL draft is in the books and the Ravens emerge with 11 players who help check off several needs across their roster. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn break down the class by handing out superlatives, including best pick, biggest reach, most if-they-can-develop-him-then-he'll-be-a-stud and more.

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The Ravens went chalk with their No. 14 overall pick Thursday night, taking the Penn State guard to solidify the interior of their offensive line. The Baltimore Sun's Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino are joined by Ravens reporter Brian Wacker to break down the pick.

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The NFL draft begins tonight and the guys take one final look at the Ravens' best prospect fits by chatting with The Philadelphia Inquirer's Devin Jackson about some names to watch on the defensive side of the ball.

The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn also discuss the long-awaited update on Nnamdi Madubuike's status for 2026 and close out the show with a recap of the Orioles' up-and-down Midwest road trip to Cleveland and ...

NFL draft week has arrived and so has NFL.com's Nick Shook, who joined The Baltimore Sun's Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino to talk about prospects on the offensive side of the ball that could be fits for the Ravens in the first round and beyond.

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With the NFL draft only a week away, The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino bring back the Chirp Meter to run through all the players being mock drafted to the Ravens at No. 14 overall. They also discuss GM Eric DeCosta's comments at the Ravens' pre-draft luncheon, determining if anything can be read from the tea leaves.

The guys also break down the Orioles' series loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, including Jeremiah Ja...

The Orioles are 15 games into the regular season and some trends are starting to emerge. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino debut a new segment, "Ready to Leave the Nest," and debate whether some grand proclamations based on early trends are ready to take flight

The guys then continue with Ravens NFL draft coverage by looking back at their past four classes, ranking each of them and identifying what those groups say...

An Orioles sweep over the White Sox was dampened by the announcement that Zach Eflin underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn break down how big of a blow that is to the Orioles' rotation and run through other news and notes from Chicago.

The guys then switch over to Ravens, first discussing Sam's takeaways from the start of the team's offseason program before looking ahead to the Ravens'...

For the second straight year, the Orioles suffered a lopsided defeat on Easter. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn discuss the Orioles' weekend sweep at the hands of the Pittsburgh Pirates and whether this year's Easter loss is another harbinger of a long summer to come.

The guys also preview the start of the Ravens' offseason program, answering the biggest pressing questions facing the team as new head coach Jesse Minter...

The Orioles' first home stand of 2026 was a mixed bag, particularly for their bullpen. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino break down their reliever trust rankings, which boils down to Ryan Helsley... and everyone else.

The guys also talk about Jesse Minter's comments on edge rusher Mike Green at the NFL owners meetings and discuss the news that the Ravens will be playing a game in Brazil next season.

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The Orioles cemented Shane Baz as a key part of their core with a five-year, $68 million extension ahead of the right-hander's team debut. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn discussed the deal, his first outing and other news and notes from the Orioles' season-opening series win over the Minnesota Twins.

In the back half of the show, the guys discuss the Ravens teasing "The Next Flight" slogan for their new era under Jess...

The Orioles are 1-0 to start the season after beating the Minnesota Twins, 2-1, on opening day Thursday. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino grab a couple of seats at Camden Yards after the game to talk about Trevor Rogers' performance, some clutch hitting from Blaze Alexander and the vibes of the season opener.

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Opening day has arrived and The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino preview the 2026 season by giving their predictions for the Orioles' win total, divisional races, awards and more. They also break down the club's opening day roster, including some surprise cuts in the bullpen.

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It's officially opening week of the MLB season and The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino put a bow on Orioles spring training by giving six things they learned while the team was in Florida. They also talk news and notes from Sunday's exhibition game against the Nationals, including the latest injury updates and their impressions of the renovations at Camden Yards.

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Who did the Orioles get in Pete Alonso, their $155 million man? The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich, Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino discuss Matt's recent feature on Baltimore's new first baseman and the impact he's expected to make in their clubhouse. The guys also discuss Maxx Crosby's video revealing details on how the Ravens' trade for him broke down and give their Final Four picks for The Sun's "Ultimate Baltimore Bracket."

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The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino take a stab at predicting the Orioles' opening day lineup and go over the latest news and notes from spring training. They then recap Trey Hendrickson's introductory news conference with the Ravens.

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If your head is still spinning from all the Ravens-Maxx Crosby drama this week, you're not alone. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich, Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino sit down to unpack the entire saga that somehow saw Trey Hendrickson land in Baltimore. They also talk news and notes from the first official day of NFL free agency and finish out with a segment on Chris Davis being elected to the Orioles Hall of Fame.

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With Maxx Crosby in the fold, where does the Ravens' salary cap stand? What's their biggest priority now heading into free agency? The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn answer five lingering questions in the aftermath of the blockbuster trade.

The guys then introduce the Chirp Meter, a new segment to assess how aggressive the Orioles should be in pursuing extensions with some of their biggest players this spring. Tune in to ...