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June 26, 2018 Episode 243: Anger Translator
Jake and Scott still can't seem to get back together to be on the same foot. Of course, neither can the 2018 Orioles. We breakdown a mediocre week in Around the Bases and talk a little World Cup with a special guest host.
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1 hr 2 min
June 19, 2018 Episode 242: Off the Bench
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Leading Off
The Orioles won their lone game of the week against the Miami Marlins. Yeah, those Miami Marlins: the ones who showed this offseason that they were trying to lose. On the other hand, the Orioles, who were making one last go of it before their team fell apart to free agency… have fallen apart to the Baseball gods.
There is literally nothing we can think of that will make you feel any better. Buckle up, O’s fans.

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This Week on the Twitters
Here is what is happening in the world of Orioles Baseball, in 280 characters, or fewer:

Congratulations to the Baltimore #Orioles who finally win their 20th game of the season. They are now 20-50, and on pace to finish with a 46-116 record
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) June 17, 2018

The #Orioles demoted their starting catcher to the minors Sunday https://t.co/m8w8oFcm2L pic.twitter.com/BUWRRHNKRx
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) June 18, 2018

We wanna bring style to D.C. this summer. There's only one AL shortstop who can do that.
58 min
June 19, 2018 Episode 242: Off the Bench
Scott is on #HugWatch, and Friend of the Program, Andrew Stetka joins to hop off the bench, and take his place in Bird's Eye View's already weak lineup. The guys have exactly one win to discuss - 2018 has been "fun."
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58 min
June 12, 2018 Episode 241: Duck and Cover
The Orioles are finding new and interesting ways to lose - will they ever hit Rock Bottom, here in 2018? The guys work through some feedback that listeners provided for their fan Rock Bottom moments, and walk through their own top five Orioles fandom Rock Bottom moments.
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45 min
June 12, 2018 Episode 241: Duck and Cover
The Orioles are finding new and interesting ways to lose - will they ever hit Rock Bottom, here in 2018? The guys work through some feedback that listeners provided for their fan Rock Bottom moments, and walk through their own top five Orioles fandom Rock Bottom moments.
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45 min
June 05, 2018 Episode 240: Swinging in the Rain
The Orioles, much like this week's weather, were all wet. Win-less over their last seven games, the Birds are trying the patience and the faith of the Birdland faitfhful. We struggle through some tough conditions, and get through five muddy innings in this week's episode.
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45 min
June 05, 2018 Episode 240: Swinging in the Rain
The Orioles, much like this week's weather, were all wet. Win-less over their last seven games, the Birds are trying the patience and the faith of the Birdland faitfhful. We struggle through some tough conditions, and get through five muddy innings in this week's episode.
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45 min
May 29, 2018 Episode 239: MemOriole Daze
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Leading Off
Well, we’ve arrived at Memorial Day, and the Orioles are weapons-grade terrible. Wasn’t this the date Dan Duquette circled on his calendar as a “more appropriate” date for deciding whether or not this season was lost?
Well… we’re waiting.
(Spoiler Alert: it is)

Join us for The Drink of the Week. Don’t forget to drink socially with us on Untappd.

This Week on the Twitters
Here is what is happening in the world of Orioles Baseball, in 280 characters, or fewer:

Help. What emotion was that? I can’t find it on my chart of Trumbo emotions… pic.twitter.com/qFCngMpU6T
— Morgan (@MMDay314) May 22, 2018

Richard “Regression to the Mean” Bleier, ladies and gentlemen.
— Stephen Adams ⚾️ (@StephenPAdams) May 28, 2018

Two Roads Brewing Co. is in my hometown of Stratford, CT. This is the first time in listening to the podcast that I was more excited for the Drink of the Week than anything Orioles related.
— John Schneider (@schneiderweb319) May 24, 2018

Alex Cobb pulls off his mask, revealing Ubaldo who says… pic.twitter.com/VeOxGPsBLu
— Jake Kenneke (@JakeKenneke) May 24, 2018

Me after listening to this week’s @BirdsEyeViewBal podcast explain just how bad these guys are: pic.twitter.com/eaEpqqqzbf
— The Warehouse Podcast (@TheWarehousePod) May 22, 2018

Can It Get Any Worse?

Have you found yourself asking “is this rock bottom?” or “could this possibly get any worse?”
Well, you’re not alone. All Orioles fans have been going through this during the 2018 season. After the Palmer/Davis/Coolbaugh episode this week, it’s clear that the situation has gone from simply ugly, to being toxic.
What, then, could make this situation worse? We run through a few scenarios that would make this terrible season that much worse.
Um, you’re welcome?

Prescription Strength

Does this season have you feeling ill? Maybe it’s time to take a little something to make you feel better. The Drink of the Week is not enough to salve the burn of the Orioles. Instead, we may need to turn to something with more clinical value.
Join us as we run through the available options, and feel free to add a few of your own!

Fantasy Boss

The Orioles are so terrible, we couldn’t even win Fantasy Boss. Scott and Jake both “clicked” on their ridiculous “Either/Or” categories from last week:
Scott: Davis strikeouts vs. Orioles runs in the Rays series (advantage Davis, Scott clicked).
Jake: MLB steals vs. Orioles hits (advantage the other 29 teams, Jake clicked).
That brings the score to 4-4-1, and so we went with the same Either/Or approach, with a slight wrinkle: both guys picked a either/or category,
49 min
May 29, 2018 Episode 239: MemOriole Daze
As we understand it, Dan Duquette identified Memorial Day as an appropriate time to determine whether this is a lost season or not. Well, Dan? We're waiting... In Episode 239, we wonder whether things can get worse, and if there's anything we can take to make us feel better.
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49 min
May 22, 2018 Episode 238: Either/Or
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Leading Off
They’re baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack! If you thought that the O’s had hit rock bottom, I hope you’re enjoying your side of disappointment. The Orioles were rained out, then the opposition runs rained down on us.
Lean into the pain, it’s all we’ve got.

Join us for The Drink of the Week. Don’t forget to drink socially with us on Untappd.

This Week on the Twitters
Here is what is happening in the world of Orioles Baseball, in 280 characters, or fewer:

everyone thinks the Rays are blazing some new trail but the Orioles have been using one-inning starting pitchers for years
— Jeff Sullivan (@based_ball) May 21, 2018

Happy 81st BDay to the greatest… #5. When you find yourself in a quandary ask yourself “what would Brooks do?” He’s the Genuine Article. Lucky to call him my friend #simplythebest @masnOrioles @Orioles
— Jim Palmer (@Jim22Palmer) May 18, 2018

Please tell me #Orioles are aggressively working the phones trying to flip current assets for future pieces. Im not confident but I'm begging. Also hopeful that Britton gets healthy asap (For trade purposes). Trades don't need to be made tomorrow but… #proactivenotreactive
— Ken Weinman (@KenWeinmanSport) May 20, 2018

How about the #orioles? They had 13 hits in the game against the #RedSox yesterday and didn’t score. Twelve singles and one double. And no double plays. How is it possible not to score?
— Steve Phillips (@StevePhillipsGM) May 21, 2018

I legit just got sad when Manny Machado shouted out Brooks at the end of his interview postgame. #Orioles
— Andrew Stetka (@AStetka) May 19, 2018

#TheMannyMachadoWatch

One of the original staples in Bird’s Eye View shtick was the #BrianRobertsWatch. When that ended, we briefly flirted with the #NickMarkakisWatch. After that, we put the watch away.
But it is time.
#TheMannyMacadoWatch
This is like “hug watch,” but on a much grander scale. As interest in the Orioles on-field activities wanes (and wane it should), our attention will surely be focused on which team will pick up the talented rental, and how poorly they will fleece the Orioles.

Around the Bases

We may have gone around the saddest bases, but we had a really good time doing so.
First Base
1 hr 16 min