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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.
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Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli are joined by Orioles manager Craig Albernaz to discuss the O's offseason, his meeting with 1B Pete Alonso, how he plans to utilize platoons, helping young players grow, the acquisition of RHP Shane Baz and more.
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' latest news and notes, including Ryan Mountcastle's team option and the start of a new international free agent period.
Then, they're joined by Yahoo Sports' Jake Mintz to take a broad look at the O's offseason and rank them among their AL East foes.
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the news that the Orioles have claimed OF Jhonkensy Noel.
Then they run through some potential free agent utility players, including Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Ramón Urías.
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the return of Zach Eflin on a one-year, $10 million deal with a mutual option for 2027.
Then they talk about how fans should view the 2025 season.
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli rehash the deal that brought the Orioles RHP Shane Baz.
Then they list 11 potential trade candidates for the O's rotation and discuss their viability.
Co-host Paul Mancano is joined by sports columnist Kyle Goon to react to the trade that sent RHP Shane Baz to the Orioles in exchange for prospects Michael Forret, Slater de Brun, Austin Overn and Caden Bodine, in addition to a draft pick.
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss what they learned from Pete Alonso's introductory press conference (6:06).
Then, they talk about free agent starters Chris Bassitt, Michael King, Zack Littell and Nick Martinez (23:06).
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli react to the news that the Orioles are signing 1B Pete Alonso to a five-year, $155 million deal.
From the winter meetings in Orland, Fla., co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' search for an impact bat (1:57).
Then they run through some free agent starting pitchers, including Zac Gallen, Ranger Suárez, Tatsuya Imai and Framber Valdez (25:11).
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' addition of reliever Ryan Helsley (1:25).
Then they run through some free agent outfielders the O's should consider, including Kyle Tucker and Cody Bellinger (21:06).
Finally, they tease Baseball America's top 30 prospects list (48:40).
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the news that the Orioles have tendered 1B Ryan Mountcastle a contract.
Then they talk about whether Mountcastle can be on the roster with Coby Mayo in 2026.
Finally, they look at a few free agent catchers.
Banner Baseball Show co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli are joined by Andy Kostka to break down the stunning trade of RHP Grayson Rodriguez to the Angels for OF Taylor Ward, discussing why it was made and how it impacts the 2026 Orioles.
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the signing of OF Leody Taveras (4:33).
Then they discuss various changes made to Craig Albernaz's coaching staff (7:58).
Next they break down how new hitting coach Dustin Lind can resuscitate the Orioles' lineup (10:44).
Finally, they talk about promotions within the O's front office (27:45).
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli break down new manager Craig Albernaz's introductory press conference (4:09).
Then they react to Orioles control owner David Rubenstein's comments on the team's payroll (18:28) and the departures of coaches Robinson Chirinos, Cody Asche and Anthony Sanders (22:50).
Next they discuss the news that Tyler O'Neill has opted in to his contract (29:17) and that the O's have declined Jorge Mateo's option (33:24).
Finally they talk about the return of Andrew Kittredge (36:10).
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss what they've learned about new manager Craig Albernaz (5:00) and why the Orioles hired him.
Then they discuss the departures of assistant hitting coaches Sherman Johnson and Tommy Joseph (28:15) and the job the hitting coaches did with the O's in 2024.
Finally, they discuss how Albernaz could fill out his staff and which members of the current staff could be sticking around (40:22).
Co-host Paul Mancano is joined by Andy Kostka to discuss the news that the Orioles are hiring Cleveland Guardians associate manager Craig Albernaz as their next manager.
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss what the Orioles can learn from the World Series matchup between the Blue Jays and Dodgers (2:12).
Then they provide the latest on the O's managerial search (7:15) and talk about why the team is being patient with the process.
Next they delve into Albert Pujols' candidacy (12:32) and what might make him a good fit for the job.
Finally they look back on their ill-fated 2025 predictions (28:30).
Co-host Paul Mancano and beat writer Andy Kostka discuss the Orioles' ongoing managerial search (1:20), including the report that Yankees bench coach Luis Rojas has interviewed.
Then they talk about Adley Rutschman's critical offseason (17:35).
Finally they touch on Coby Mayo's future with the O's (29:35).
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss what the Orioles should be looking for in a manager (4:27).
Then they run through the list of potential candidates, including:
Bruce Bochy (12:26)
Bob Melvin (18:08)
Bud Black (21:51)
Brian Snitker (23:13)
Scott Servais (24:30)
David Ross (27:55)
Rocco Baldelli (32:07)
Craig Albernaz (34:16)
George Lombard, Kai Correa and Ryan Flaherty (42:01)
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli react to what they heard from interim manager Tony Mansolino and president of baseball operations Mike Elias in the Orioles' end-of-season press conference, including:
Mansolino's managerial candidacy (4:32)
Importance of experience in a new manager (12:05)
Catie Griggs' role in the hiring process (18:31)
Elias' promotion and a general manager search (25:12)
Whether the front office will evolve (37:36)
Elias' not-so-lofty goals (52:01)
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