Locked On Orioles
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The only daily Baltimore Orioles Podcast. Hosted by Connor Newcomb.
“Mike Elias just hoards prospects”
*Mike Elias trades four prospects for a starting pitcher*
“Why would Mike Elias trade these prospects?!?”
*Mike Elias trades four prospects for a starting pitcher*
“Why would Mike Elias trade these prospects?!?”
December 19, 2025 at 9:35 PM
“Mike Elias just hoards prospects”
*Mike Elias trades four prospects for a starting pitcher*
“Why would Mike Elias trade these prospects?!?”
*Mike Elias trades four prospects for a starting pitcher*
“Why would Mike Elias trade these prospects?!?”
None of these players would have helped the 2026 Orioles.
None of them probably would have helped the 2027 Orioles.
And only one of them (Forret at #8) was ranked in Orioles top 10 prospects at Baseball America.
It's go time.
None of them probably would have helped the 2027 Orioles.
And only one of them (Forret at #8) was ranked in Orioles top 10 prospects at Baseball America.
It's go time.
@Ken_Rosenthal tweeted
O’s-Rays deal is done. Source confirms return to Rays for Shane Baz: OF Slater de Brun, C Caden Bodine, RHP Michael Forrest, OF Austin Overn and a Competitive Balance Round A pick. Bodine was 30th overall pick in 2025, de Brun 37th. First on return: @JeffPassan
O’s-Rays deal is done. Source confirms return to Rays for Shane Baz: OF Slater de Brun, C Caden Bodine, RHP Michael Forrest, OF Austin Overn and a Competitive Balance Round A pick. Bodine was 30th overall pick in 2025, de Brun 37th. First on return: @JeffPassan
December 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
None of these players would have helped the 2026 Orioles.
None of them probably would have helped the 2027 Orioles.
And only one of them (Forret at #8) was ranked in Orioles top 10 prospects at Baseball America.
It's go time.
None of them probably would have helped the 2027 Orioles.
And only one of them (Forret at #8) was ranked in Orioles top 10 prospects at Baseball America.
It's go time.
I would be stunned if any of the Red Sox, Yankees, or Orioles didn’t at least match this offer.
And I’d bet they all were willing to offer more money.
And I’d bet they all were willing to offer more money.
@JeffPassan tweeted
Right-hander Michael King and the San Diego Padres are in agreement on a three-year, $75 million contract, sources tell ESPN. The deal allows King to opt out after the 2027 and 2028 seasons. @Feinsand was first on the news.
Right-hander Michael King and the San Diego Padres are in agreement on a three-year, $75 million contract, sources tell ESPN. The deal allows King to opt out after the 2027 and 2028 seasons. @Feinsand was first on the news.
December 19, 2025 at 4:05 AM
I would be stunned if any of the Red Sox, Yankees, or Orioles didn’t at least match this offer.
And I’d bet they all were willing to offer more money.
And I’d bet they all were willing to offer more money.
Orioles News & Notes: Albert Suárez, Willy Vasquez, Free Agent Relievers
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December 18, 2025 at 7:15 PM
One of the biggest questions in Birdland right now:
What is Coby Mayo's future?
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What is Coby Mayo's future?
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What the Pete Alonso signing means for Coby Mayo's future with the Orioles
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December 15, 2025 at 5:26 PM
One of the biggest questions in Birdland right now:
What is Coby Mayo's future?
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What is Coby Mayo's future?
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The Orioles finally did it.
We're live on YouTube at 5:30 breaking down the Pete Alonso signing from EVERY angle.
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We're live on YouTube at 5:30 breaking down the Pete Alonso signing from EVERY angle.
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Orioles sign Pete Alonso to a five-year deal! - REACTION & ANALYSIS
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December 10, 2025 at 10:26 PM
The Orioles finally did it.
We're live on YouTube at 5:30 breaking down the Pete Alonso signing from EVERY angle.
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We're live on YouTube at 5:30 breaking down the Pete Alonso signing from EVERY angle.
www.youtube.com/live/WQQrgOp...
What da hell is a Polar bear doin in Baltimore, Maryland 🤣🤣🤣
December 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
What da hell is a Polar bear doin in Baltimore, Maryland 🤣🤣🤣
Edward Cabrera has all the tools of a No. 1 starter and all the injury concerns of a Grayson Rodriguez.
December 10, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Edward Cabrera has all the tools of a No. 1 starter and all the injury concerns of a Grayson Rodriguez.
You'll never guess who JUST finished their live show
Trade talks for Marlins’ Edward Cabrera heating up, with Orioles in the mix. Story with Will Sammon. www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
Trade talks for Marlins starter Edward Cabrera heat up, with Orioles in the mix
Cabrera, 27, is under club control for three more seasons.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
You'll never guess who JUST finished their live show
Going LIVE on YouTube at 8:00 to discuss:
-Orioles offering 5 years to Kyle Schwarber
-Will Alonso get that money?
-Will they still spend on pitching?
-O's get #7 pick in the draft
-And answering your mailbag questions!
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-Orioles offering 5 years to Kyle Schwarber
-Will Alonso get that money?
-Will they still spend on pitching?
-O's get #7 pick in the draft
-And answering your mailbag questions!
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Orioles Winter Meetings Day 2 Recap - LIVE!
The moves finally started at day two of the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando, but the Orioles came up just short of landing Kyle Schwarber and of the No. 1 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. So what is ne...
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December 10, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Going LIVE on YouTube at 8:00 to discuss:
-Orioles offering 5 years to Kyle Schwarber
-Will Alonso get that money?
-Will they still spend on pitching?
-O's get #7 pick in the draft
-And answering your mailbag questions!
www.youtube.com/live/poyawBg...
-Orioles offering 5 years to Kyle Schwarber
-Will Alonso get that money?
-Will they still spend on pitching?
-O's get #7 pick in the draft
-And answering your mailbag questions!
www.youtube.com/live/poyawBg...
I have legitimately never been hungrier for an Orioles signing
December 9, 2025 at 9:24 PM
I have legitimately never been hungrier for an Orioles signing
Going live on YouTube at 8:00 to discuss:
-Orioles meeting with Pete Alonso
-Brenton Doyle and Nick Pivetta as trade candidates
-Two waiver claims
-Some exciting podcast news
-And taking your mailbag questions!
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-Orioles meeting with Pete Alonso
-Brenton Doyle and Nick Pivetta as trade candidates
-Two waiver claims
-Some exciting podcast news
-And taking your mailbag questions!
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LIVE Orioles Winter Meetings Day 1 Recap - Rumors on Pete Alonso, Nick Pivetta
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December 9, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Going live on YouTube at 8:00 to discuss:
-Orioles meeting with Pete Alonso
-Brenton Doyle and Nick Pivetta as trade candidates
-Two waiver claims
-Some exciting podcast news
-And taking your mailbag questions!
www.youtube.com/live/puDRbK2...
-Orioles meeting with Pete Alonso
-Brenton Doyle and Nick Pivetta as trade candidates
-Two waiver claims
-Some exciting podcast news
-And taking your mailbag questions!
www.youtube.com/live/puDRbK2...
The Orioles are one of only two MLB teams with three RHH OFs on their 40-man roster who have a wRC+ better than 110 since the beginning of 2024 (min. 150 MLB PA):
Tyler O'Neill (120 wRC+)
Taylor Ward (114 wRC+)
Jeremiah Jackson (117 wRC+)
The other is the Mariners (Julio, Arozarena, Robles).
Tyler O'Neill (120 wRC+)
Taylor Ward (114 wRC+)
Jeremiah Jackson (117 wRC+)
The other is the Mariners (Julio, Arozarena, Robles).
Did you know: last season, there were fewer righty-swinging OF who played regularly and hit well than there'd been since ... 1960??
On a sudden drought that might meaningfully affect the trading season this winter..
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On a sudden drought that might meaningfully affect the trading season this winter..
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The most difficult type of player to find this offseason is ...
If you want an outfielder this winter, you can go sign some good ones. Kyle Tucker is obviously the best free agent on the market, and Cody Bellinger is going to be highly valued as well. While Kyle S...
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December 8, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The Orioles are one of only two MLB teams with three RHH OFs on their 40-man roster who have a wRC+ better than 110 since the beginning of 2024 (min. 150 MLB PA):
Tyler O'Neill (120 wRC+)
Taylor Ward (114 wRC+)
Jeremiah Jackson (117 wRC+)
The other is the Mariners (Julio, Arozarena, Robles).
Tyler O'Neill (120 wRC+)
Taylor Ward (114 wRC+)
Jeremiah Jackson (117 wRC+)
The other is the Mariners (Julio, Arozarena, Robles).
Memorial Day:
Cedric Mullins returns to Camden Yards. 🧡
Cedric Mullins returns to Camden Yards. 🧡
December 3, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Memorial Day:
Cedric Mullins returns to Camden Yards. 🧡
Cedric Mullins returns to Camden Yards. 🧡
Top 10 Orioles free agent starting pitcher targets, with Ponce and Cease off the board:
1. Tatsuya Imai
2. Ranger Suarez
3. Framber Valdez
4. Michael King
5. Merrill Kelly
6. Chris Bassitt
7. Zac Gallen
8. Justin Verlander
9. Zach Eflin
10. Lucas Giolito
1. Tatsuya Imai
2. Ranger Suarez
3. Framber Valdez
4. Michael King
5. Merrill Kelly
6. Chris Bassitt
7. Zac Gallen
8. Justin Verlander
9. Zach Eflin
10. Lucas Giolito
December 3, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Top 10 Orioles free agent starting pitcher targets, with Ponce and Cease off the board:
1. Tatsuya Imai
2. Ranger Suarez
3. Framber Valdez
4. Michael King
5. Merrill Kelly
6. Chris Bassitt
7. Zac Gallen
8. Justin Verlander
9. Zach Eflin
10. Lucas Giolito
1. Tatsuya Imai
2. Ranger Suarez
3. Framber Valdez
4. Michael King
5. Merrill Kelly
6. Chris Bassitt
7. Zac Gallen
8. Justin Verlander
9. Zach Eflin
10. Lucas Giolito
From the start of 2022 until the trade deadline of 2025 (pre-pitch tipping), only one qualified reliever had a lower ERA and a higher fWAR than Ryan Helsley. That reliever was Emmanuel Clase.
Considering Clase will likely never pitch again, you could argue the O’s got the best reliever in MLB.
Considering Clase will likely never pitch again, you could argue the O’s got the best reliever in MLB.
November 30, 2025 at 5:18 AM
From the start of 2022 until the trade deadline of 2025 (pre-pitch tipping), only one qualified reliever had a lower ERA and a higher fWAR than Ryan Helsley. That reliever was Emmanuel Clase.
Considering Clase will likely never pitch again, you could argue the O’s got the best reliever in MLB.
Considering Clase will likely never pitch again, you could argue the O’s got the best reliever in MLB.
Going live on YouTube at 4:00 to talk about the Ryan Helsley signing!
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Orioles sign closer Ryan Helsley to a two-year contract!
The Baltimore Orioles have their new closer, signing RHP Ryan Helsley to a two-year deal! Host Connor Newcomb discusses Helsley's career so far, how he will help the Orioles bullpen, and how much we s...
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November 29, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Going live on YouTube at 4:00 to talk about the Ryan Helsley signing!
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The Orioles need bullpen help.
It's time to go get the most exciting reliever in baseball - Tyler Rogers.
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It's time to go get the most exciting reliever in baseball - Tyler Rogers.
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Baltimore Orioles Free Agent Reliever Wish List: Tyler Rogers, Hunter Harvey, Brad Keller
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November 29, 2025 at 1:37 AM
The Orioles need bullpen help.
It's time to go get the most exciting reliever in baseball - Tyler Rogers.
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It's time to go get the most exciting reliever in baseball - Tyler Rogers.
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Mike, put the turkey down. It’s time to lock in.
November 26, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Mike, put the turkey down. It’s time to lock in.
Orioles infield prospect Brandon Butterworth joins the show today to talk about being traded to the O's, playing the outfield for the first time, and what's he's working on this offseason.
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Baltimore Orioles infield propsect Brandon Butterworth joins the show!
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November 26, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Orioles infield prospect Brandon Butterworth joins the show today to talk about being traded to the O's, playing the outfield for the first time, and what's he's working on this offseason.
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CROSSOVER WITH @lockedonangels.bsky.social
What does Taylor Ward bring to the table?
A breakdown of Ward's offense and defense from someone who watches him play every day.
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What does Taylor Ward bring to the table?
A breakdown of Ward's offense and defense from someone who watches him play every day.
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Why the Orioles believe Taylor Ward will make them win the Grayson Rodriguez trade
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November 25, 2025 at 5:29 PM
CROSSOVER WITH @lockedonangels.bsky.social
What does Taylor Ward bring to the table?
A breakdown of Ward's offense and defense from someone who watches him play every day.
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What does Taylor Ward bring to the table?
A breakdown of Ward's offense and defense from someone who watches him play every day.
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Even after trading for Taylor Ward, the Orioles should still go after a big bat in free agency.
Would Pete Alonso be a fit?
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Would Pete Alonso be a fit?
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Orioles Rumors: Does signing Pete Alonso make sense after acquiring Taylor Ward?
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November 21, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Even after trading for Taylor Ward, the Orioles should still go after a big bat in free agency.
Would Pete Alonso be a fit?
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Would Pete Alonso be a fit?
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