Paul and Brendan discuss Jorge López's recent struggles in the closer role. Then they chat about how the Orioles have made defensive improvements across the roster. Finally they talk about Jordan Westburg's new spot in MLB Pipeline's top-100 prospect list.

EP 188: How the Orioles have constructed a top-five defense

Paul and Brendan discuss who the Orioles might trade--and trade for--at the deadline, including Trey Mancini, Anthony Santander and Jorge López.

EP 191: Your 2022 trade deadline preview podcast

Paul and Brendan react to the trades of Trey Mancini to the Astros, Jorge López to the Twins and the acquisition of Brett Phillips. Then they discuss some draft notes.

EP 192: Reacting to the Trey Mancini, Jorge López and Brett Phillips trades

Orioles broadcaster Kevin Brown joins Paul and Brendan to answer questions from O's fans, such as what his favorite Baltimore eatery is, whether he'll develop a distinct home run call and what his go-to Super Mario character is.

SPECIAL EP: Q&A with Orioles broadcaster Kevin Brown

Featuring breaking news at the 41:50 mark! Paul and Brendan discuss the news that Gunnar Henderson and DL Hall will be joining the Orioles' taxi squad Wednesday. They they talk about several promotions on the Orioles farm system, including Colton Cowser and Joey Ortiz to Triple-A Norfolk, Darell Hernaiz to Double-A Bowie and Jud Fabian to high Single-A Aberdeen. Finally, they preview Grayson Rodriguez's rehab assignment.

EP 197: Gunnar Henderson, DL Hall poised to be called up

Paul and Brendan discuss the O's doubleheader sweep at the hands of the Blue Jays. Then they reveal their ballots for Most Valuable Oriole and debate which players will garner the most votes.

EP 198: Why Adley Rutschman should win Most Valuable Oriole

The Orioles won 52 games just a season ago. This year, Baltimore is at 80 and counting. Does Brandon Hyde have a case for AL Manager of the Year? Brendan and Tim break down the skipper's chances.

EP 200: Making the case for Brandon Hyde to win AL Manager of the Year

Paul and Brendan are joined by Hall of Famer Jim Palmer, who answers questions about his playing days, his favorite moments in his broadcast career, the 2022 Orioles and that scene from "The Naked Gun."

SPECIAL EP: Q&A with Hall of Famer Jim Palmer

Paul, Brendan and Tim hand out awards for the best storylines, moments, games, plays and players from the 2022 Orioles season.

EP 201: Handing out awards for the 2022 Orioles

Paul and Brendan create an All-Prospect Team with the best performers in the Orioles farm system in 2022. Then they're joined by Aberdeen manager Roberto Mercado (56:54) to discuss the IronBirds' remarkable season.

EP 202: Putting together the Orioles' 2022 All-Prospect Team

Paul and Brendan discuss the Orioles' waiver claims of Jake Cave, Aramis Garcia and Mark Kolozsvary (3:30). Then they debate whether the O's should pick up the 2023 option on Jordan Lyles' contract (9:40).

EP 203: Should the Orioles pick up Jordan Lyles' 2023 option?

Paul and Brendan discuss the Orioles' top needs this winter and provide potential free agent solutions at starting pitcher (10:45), backup catcher (21:00), middle infield (29:00) and middle-of-the-order bat (42:30).

EP 204: Your 2022-23 Orioles free agency preview podcast

The bracket is back! Paul and Brendan attempt to predict who the Orioles will sign in free agency by putting 32 names into a bracket and narrowing them down to one champion. The regions: backup catcher, starting pitcher, big bat and middle infield.

EP 205: Free Agency Bracket: Big names and logical fits

Paul and Brendan discuss notable free agent transactions across the league. Then they make the case for Adley Rutschman to win AL Rookie of the Year. Finally they compare the other candidates, including Julio Rodriguez, Steven Kwan, George Kirby, José Miranda, Jeremy Peña, Brock Burke and Félix Bautista.

EP 206: Will Adley Rutschman win AL Rookie of the Year?

Paul and Brendan discuss the Orioles' decision to decline Jordan Lyles' 2023 option (3:05). Then they talk about the players who elected free agency, including Yusniel Diaz and Alexander Wells (9:45). They chat about the five prospects who were added to the 40-man roster Tuesday (19:40). Finally the hosts preview Friday's non-tender deadline (40:42).

EP 207: Five prospects protected, Lyles' option declined, Diaz outrighted

Paul and Brendan debate the likelihood that Cody Bellinger gets scooped by up Baltimore (2:42). Then they discuss whether Orioles should attempt to extend Adley Rutschman or Gunnar Henderson this winter (19:07). Finally they run through other extension candidates on the team (57:22).

EP 208: Is it time to offer Adley, Gunnar extensions?

Orioles broadcaster Brett Hollander joins Paul and Brendan to discuss his broadcasting career (4:15) and what the O's might do this offseason (26:05).

SPECIAL EP: Q&A with Orioles broadcaster Brett Hollander

Paul and Brendan react to the news that the Orioles have signed veteran righty Kyle Gibson to a one-year contract (1:10). Then they discuss the rumors that the O's could attempt to trade for a starting pitcher (21:22). Finally they chat about the additions of Franchy Cordero (27:45) and Lewin Díaz (33:05).

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EMERGENCY EP: Orioles add Kyle Gibson, Franchy Cordero and Lewin Díaz

Paul and Brendan discuss the official signing of Kyle Gibson (4:00), the O's continuing search for starting pitching (13:00), the additions of Nomar Mazara and Josh Lester (24:45) and the Rule 5 draft (29:25).

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EP 209: Orioles are "feathered up" at the Winter Meetings

Paul and Brendan provide an update on the Free Agency Bracket (2:40). Then they run through the best remaining players in free agency, including Nathan Eovaldi (18:30), Noah Syndergaard (20:30), Michael Brantley (29:00), Andrew Benintendi (37:30) Joey Gallo (43:00) and more.

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EP 210: Syndergaard? Gallo? Eovaldi? Best of who's left in free agency

Paul and Brendan discuss the news that Adam Frazier has agreed to a one-year, $8 million deal with the Orioles. Then they break down how Frazier might fit in the O's infield and/or outfield.

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EMERGENCY EP: Adam Frazier signs one-year deal with Baltimore

Paul and Brendan discuss the news that Mychal Givens (6:45) is returning to Baltimore on a one-year deal. They also chat about the likelihood that the Orioles go after Michael Wacha (19:45) or Rich Hill (23:00) in free agency or trade Jorge Mateo (26:40). Then Paul defends his Eric Hosmer take (34:55). Finally, they select teams out of a hat with which to create fake trades (47:15).

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EP 211: Mychal Givens returns to Orioles, Jorge Mateo mentioned in trade rumor

Paul and Brendan discuss the news that the Orioles have acquired James McCann from the Mets (1:30) and designated Tyler Nevin for assignment (14:09).

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EMERGENCY EP: Orioles acquire James McCann from Mets, DFA Tyler Nevin

Paul and Brendan provide an update on the free agency bracket (2:35) and discuss some remaining free agent starting pitchers (5:25). Then they create some hypothetical trades between the Orioles and the Rays (9:00), Tigers (15:50), Rangers (21:25), Red Sox (31:45), Padres (41:15) and Marlins (47:05). Finally they randomize the order for the upcoming All-Future Orioles Draft (53:30).

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EP 212: Who says no? Proposing hypothetical Orioles trades

Paul and Brendan discuss the Orioles' trade of Tyler Nevin to the Tigers (4:30) and their acquisition of Ryan O'Hearn (5:35). Then they answer fan questions about free agents (10:45), prospects (17:25), the rotation (30:00), the AL East (32:55), trade targets (43:40), the second base breakdown (47:40) and more.

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EP 213: Orioles Mailbag: Rotation, free agent and second base questions

Paul, Brendan and (old friend) Tim complete the first eight rounds of the All-Future Orioles Draft, compiling teams of O's players and prospects in order to build a championship squad in 2025.

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EP 214: The All-Future Orioles Draft (Part 1)

Paul, Brendan and Tim complete Rounds 9-15 of the All-Future Orioles Draft, compiling teams of O's players and prospects in order to build a championship squad in 2025.

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EP 215: The All-Future Orioles Draft (Part 2)

Paul and Brendan review the results of the All-Future Orioles Draft (3:50), provide an update on the Free Agency Bracket (7:00), run through the Orioles' backup first base options (9:55) and discuss Baseball America's new Top 100 Prospect list (18:05). Then they talk about the O's trade for Darwinzon Hernandez (27:20), give their guesses for the O's Opening Day bullpen (34:50) and talk about the team's new class of amateur free agents (42:30).

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EP 216: Orioles trade for Darwinzon Hernandez, sign 27 international free agents

Paul and Brendan are joined by Orioles director of player development Matt Blood to review the All-Future Orioles Draft (1:00) discuss the new international signing class (4:00), the O's pitching lab (7:30), Baltimore's pitching prospects (7:35), prospect rankings (13:15), first base prospects (18:25), underrated prospects (20:00) and more.

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SPECIAL EP: Q&A with Orioles director of player development Matt Blood

Paul and Brendan discuss the news that shortstop prospect Darell Hernaiz has been traded to the Oakland A's for lefty Cole Irvin and righty Jake Virbitsky.

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EMERGENCY EP: Orioles acquire Cole Irvin, send Darell Hernaiz to Oakland

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