This morning on The Bat Around, the guys discuss the CBA agreement that came together earlier this week, and the ensuing free agent frenzy. Stan "the fan" Charles joins the guys at 10:20 to discuss the parameters of the CBA and what it means for baseball going forward. Then, Sounding off with Zack Goodman.  Then Connor Newcomb from the Locked On Orioles podcast, to discuss guys such as Carlos Correa and Adley Rutschman. After that, it's Orioles banter, where the guys discuss spring training storylines and more. Trivia and more to close the show! That and more on the Bat Around!

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After losing of 2 of 3 to the Rangers, the Orioles bounced back to take 2 of 3 from the Rays, completing a .500 homestand before heading to Texas to take on the Rangers again in a 3-game series beginning tomorrow night. The bats have stepped it up this month, but Tomoyuki Sugano and Zach Eflin have taken a nosedive, the latter likely headed for the IL with a lower back strain. Do the Orioles have enough internal pitching to right the ship, or will the reinforcements that are due back in August be too little, too late? Paul and Zach discuss that and more on The Bat Around.

The Bat Around-June 29th, 2025

Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in! After a disappointing series in Texas where the Orioles won the first game for the 4th consecutive series, the team proceeded to lose the next two games to lose the third of those four series. But then came Atlanta, where the Orioles took advantage of a team that may just be in more dire straights than they are, sweeping all three games from the hapless Braves to pull within 9 games of that ever fleeting .500 record. Dillon Atkinson fills in for Zach Moore to discuss that and more with Paul on The Bat Around!

The Bat Around-July 6th, 2025

With the 19th pick in the 2025 First Year Player Draft, the Baltimore Orioles select...Auburn Catcher/OF Ike Irish? Yup, the Orioles have selected another left-handed hitting college prospect! With 6 more day one picks, including the 37th overall pick they received by trading Bryan Baker to the Rays, can the Orioles replenish a once flourishing but now depleted farm system? It feels like 2021 all over again as a poor on-field product has turned out attention to the future, which starts tonight in Atlanta with the 2025 draft. Zach Moore is back to discuss that and more with Paul on The Bat Around!

The Bat Around-July 13th, 2025

Two weeks ago we were talking about the newest Orioles as the team was in the midst of the Amateur Draft. Tonight, we discuss who could be leaving the Orioles as the trade deadline is just four days away. Plus, the Orioles made their way back home after a demoralizing 2-5 road trip and promptly blew a 4-run lead to the arguably the worst team in baseball history. But don't worry, they won the next two games! Does it even matter? Paul Valle and Zach Moore discuss that and more on The Bat Around.

The Bat Around-July 27th, 2025

Well, the trade deadline came, and it went, and so did 9 Orioles players. Bryan Baker, Gregory Soto, Seranthony Dominguez, Andrew Kittredge, Charlie Morton, Cedric Mullins, Ryan O'Hearn, Ramon Laureano, and Ramon Urias are all donning different uniforms for the rest of this season, and the Oriole clubhouse looks drastically different. Yet the core remains intact and the team is still playing competitive baseball. How did Elias and Co. do at the deadline, and what is the outlook for the future of the Baltimore Orioles? Paul and Zach discuss that and more on The Bat Around!

The Bat Around- August 3rd, 2025

Another day, another frustrating Orioles loss. But it doesn't matter now, right? Or does it? Should fans be rooting for more losses for a chance at a higher draft pick, or should you root for your team to win, no matter the circumstances? Plus, the Orioles are beat up (no way), but does that mean they should be trotting out infielders to play the outfield? Paul and Zach discuss that and more on The Bat Around!

The Bat Around-August 10th, 2025

The Orioles won some big games last week, taking series' from Seattle and Houston while also calling up some top prospects for their long-awaited debuts. Leading the way was some stellar performances from the entire starting rotation, not to mention some surprise solidity from a depleted bullpen. Plus, ominous quotes from Kremer and Westburg. Is the front office on notice? Paul and Zach discussed that and more on The Bat Around!

The Bat Around-August 17th, 2025

The Orioles are hot again, sweeping the Padres in San Diego before coming home to take the first game against the Dodgers in walk-off fashion, as the freshly extended Samuel Basallo hit his first Camden Yards HR to send the Dodgers to the showers with their heads hung low. With the team getting healthy, is this the sign of what could be in store for the 2026 season? Plus, Dean Kremer leaves the game with forearm tightness. Are we concerned? Ryan Blake fills in for Zach Moore to discuss this and more on The Bat Around!

The Bat Around-September 6th, 2025-Ryan Blake Returns!

The season is winding down with just four home games remaining, and seven overall. Can the Orioles finish on a high note and gain momentum heading into the offseason? One thing is for sure, the offense has been sputtering down the stretch, putting the magnifying glass on the need for a legitimate middle-of-the-order presence before next spring. Griffin Bass joins Paul to discuss this and more on The Bat Around!

The Bat Around-September 21st, 2025

The season is over after today, and your Baltimore Orioles are crawling to the finish after two straight lackluster performances against the hated Yankees. What went right this season (not much), and what went wrong (just about everything). Zach is back with Paul to close out the 2025 Orioles season on The Bat Around.

The Bat Around-September 28th, 2025

Your weekly dose of real baseball talk with Paul Valle and Zack Goodman, featuring weekly appearances from Stan "The Fan" Charles.