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August 02, 2016 Episode 174: Achy Breaky Start
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Leading Off
Yes, that is a “Miley” pun, for the episode title. No, we’re not sorry. Ladies and gentlemen, the Orioles did stuff at the trade deadline. We can’t say that it was particularly impressive stuff, but it was stuff. The O’s have been scuffling, but remain in first place.
Also, we heart Steve Pearce. Like whoa.
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The Drink of the Week has gone from drowning our sorrows to celebrating wins. If you’re “celebrating” along, tell us what you’re up to via Twitter (@birdseyeviewbal), or on Untapped (jakee4025 and magn8606).

This Medical Wing
Weird. The Medical Wing is not jammed pack this week. Here’s a look at this week’s Medical Wing:

* Joey Rickard
* Hunter Harvey

This Week on the Twitters

Necessity is the mother of invention. #orioles have a need Thursday ..Ubaldo will fill that need. Daughter born .. He gets TWINS on Thursday
— Joe Angel (@WaveItByeBye) July 27, 2016

@BirdsEyeViewBal private affair…another sequel to #DongsAfterDark
— Andrew Stetka (@AStetka) July 26, 2016

The #Orioles are showing that it's hard to be a buyer when you don't have anything worthwhile to sell.
— Justin McGuire (@JMcGuireSN) July 29, 2016

Happy Birthday, 'Cap10. @SimplyAJ10
— Jabby Burns (@Jabbyburns) August 1, 2016

The #Orioles just signed a guy who was pitching in Japan to their 25-man roster in late July. That's bizarre even by their standards.
— Luke Jones (@BaltimoreLuke) July 29, 2016

Around the Bases

There’s a lot going on right now. With that, it’s time to go Around the Bases.
First Base – Trade Deadline acquisitions
Second Base – Lackluster offensive performance
Third Base – Series to avoid
Home Plate – Upcoming Schedule

Fantasy Boss

Jake takes the week, as Chris Davis ended up in the over of 10.5 strikeouts. The score is no 7-5, and Scott is on the clock for the next category.
This week, we go very simple, as we look to see which Oriole tallies the most dongs. Jake went with new/returning Oriole, Steve Pearce, whereas Scott took Manny Machado.

Don’t forget about our 2016 Fantasy Boss Wild Cards!
Next Oriole to hit a triple.
Scott: Schoop
Jake: Wieters (yes, really)

Next Oriole to hit a HR 450+ ft
Scott: Trumbo
Jake: Schoop

Next Oriole with an 8IP start
Scott: Gausman
Jake: Tillman

Next Oriole with 10+ Ks
Scott: Tillman
Jake: Wilson
1 hr 13 min
July 25, 2016 Episode 173: Bird Flu
The season moves pretty fast. If you don't stop to take a look around, you just might miss it. The BEV Players present "Chris Davis' Day Off."
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55 min
July 25, 2016 Episode 173: Bird Flu
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Leading Off
The Orioles were a regular MASH unit this week, and had a poor showing against the Damn Yankees. Of course things are all terrible, right? Right? Actually……… as it turns out, the starting pitching did a passable impression of a major league rotation, and nobody really talked about it. The season moves pretty fast – if you don’t stop and look around, you might just miss it.
Remember to listen to Bird’s Eye View on Google Play Music!
The Drink of the Week has gone from drowning our sorrows to celebrating wins. If you’re “celebrating” along, tell us what you’re up to via Twitter (@birdseyeviewbal), or on Untapped (jakee4025 and magn8606).

This Medical Wing
This one is a little lengthy. It seems like everyone wearing orange and black spent at least some time there, this week. Here’s a look at this week’s Medical Wing:

* Matt Wieters
* Adam Jones
* Hyun Soo Kim
* Joey Rickard
* Hunter Harvey
* The Stomach Bug Club

This Week on the Twitters

Per usual, Os have more viewers in Baltimore than the Nats have in DC and a 7.7 rating compared to a 2.7. https://t.co/OdNjiV4NI6
— Matt Perez (@FanOfLaundry) July 19, 2016

1-2-3 2nd inning for Yovani Gallardo, who's relaxed now that the game is over #orioles
— Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) July 20, 2016

Orioles are currently 0.5 games back of 1st and 3.5 games up on final WC slot.
— Camden Depot (@CamdenDepot) July 22, 2016

The cutter strikes again. https://t.co/66TCUSjZWh
— Josh Sroka (@joshsroka) July 22, 2016

Over the last nine games, the #Orioles rotation ERA is 3.61. https://t.co/yUfesT1u4k #IBackTheBirds pic.twitter.com/UKleWd6T24
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) July 22, 2016

Around the Bases

There’s a lot going on right now. With that, it’s time to go Around the Bases.
First Base – Offensive Struggles
Second Base – Padres in the Outfield?
Third Base – The Future is now?
Home Plate – Cleats for The Kid

Chris Davis’ Day Off

The O’s were hit by the stomach bug this week. Suuuuuuuuuuuure they were. That’s the easy answer, if you want to accept that excuse. We have a more… colorful opinion of what actually took place.
The BEV Players are proud to present their production of Chris Davis’ Day Off.

Fantasy Boss

Again, Jake and Scott pick the top 1 and 2 in their category this week, but much like Highlander (seriously, this show is all about 80s movie references this week), there can be only one.
Jake took the title this week,
55 min
July 19, 2016 Episode 172: Law and (Batting) Order
Where were you on #BundayFunday? We were watching in horror. Episode 172 focuses on new lows from starting pitching, and doling out punishments for Crimes Against Birdland.
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49 min
July 19, 2016 Episode 172: Law and (Batting) Order
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Leading Off
Fresh off the All-Star break, it’s time for the first place Orioles to put the pedal to the medal, and see if they have what it takes to play into October. In the meantime, they may want to consider starting pitching. Like… doing it.
Remember to listen to Bird’s Eye View on Google Play Music!
The Drink of the Week has gone from drowning our sorrows to celebrating wins. If you’re “celebrating” along, tell us what you’re up to via Twitter (@birdseyeviewbal), or on Untapped (jakee4025 and magn8606).

This Medical Wing
What is it about Orioles’ relievers getting hurt while covering first base? Here’s a look at this week’s Medical Wing:

* Darren O’Day
* Hyun Soo Kim
* Hunter Harvey
* Chris Davis

This Week on the Twitters

so I've been asked about the "mullet".. it's in progress.. it's in progress..
49 min
July 14, 2016 2016 BEVys
The 2016 BEVys are here! A loving (and occasionally mean-spirited) look back at the first half, as we hand out some fake hardware, with a little help from our friends.
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1 hr 11 min
July 14, 2016 2016 BEVys
Welcome to the 2016 BEVy Awards!
The BEVys are a sometimes fond, sometimes mean-spirited look back on the first half of Orioles baseball, and a look ahead to what the rest of the season might hold in store.
This year’s show, the 4th Annual BEVy Awards begins, as always with a “mellifluous” opening, before hosts Jake English and Scott Magness break down the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the first half, focusing on:

* Offense
* Defense
* Pitching

2016 Awards
Of course, the show would not be complete, without the help of our friends and colleagues in the Bird-O’s-sphere. This year’s presenters include:

Thanks!
The BEVys, and Bird’s Eye View as a whole would not be possible without the support we receive from friends, family, and colleagues in the Bird-O’s-sphere. We would like specifically thank the following:

* The Voice of the BEVys, Jovial Jay Shephard.
* The Baseball Widows (our wives), for putting up with this whole podcasting thing.
* 2016 BEVys contributors: the awards were excellent, as always.
* Other friends of the program:

* Songs from the Moon, for providing the Bird’s Eye View theme song, “Watching the Orioles.”
* OBP Apparel, for our awesome logo, and for many years of friendship and collaboration.
* Our “sister wife podcasts” on the Baltimore Sports Report Network, to whom we owe many thanks for inspiration and occasional consolation.
* Baseball Talk Radio, the home for independent baseball shows.

1 hr 11 min
July 12, 2016 Episode 171: Airing of Grievances
The Orioles enter the All Star break in first place, so naturally, the guys pick this time to air a list of grievances. Also: Truth or Truth.
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54 min
July 12, 2016 Episode 171: Airing of Grievances
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Leading Off
The Orioles are in first place in the AL East, and are 15 games above .500. It’s almost as if this is a good team – even with flaws. Maybe we should act like our team is good? And not freak out over every loss? Or something?
Remember to listen to Bird’s Eye View on Google Play Music!
The Drink of the Week has gone from drowning our sorrows to celebrating wins. If you’re “celebrating” along, tell us what you’re up to via Twitter (@birdseyeviewbal), or on Untapped (jakee4025 and magn8606).

This Medical Wing
What is it about Orioles’ relievers getting hurt while covering first base? Here’s a look at this week’s Medical Wing:

* Darren O’Day
* Hyun Soo Kim

This Week on the Twitters

Shrimp boil celebration in honor of O's stellar first 1/2! Enjoy the break #goO'sallstars @masnOrioles @Orioles pic.twitter.com/5V8L3SRde2
— Jim Palmer (@Jim22Palmer) July 11, 2016

How the fuck is Vin Scully about to tell me a story about Tillman at 2 years old that I’ve never heard? #VinTage
— Baltimorons (@bmorons) July 6, 2016

Buck amazed #orioles used 4 pitchers in '66 WS. "Come on man. We use 4 in the 3rd inning."
— Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) July 8, 2016

Apparently the Am League had stirrup rule as a result of Frank's high stirrups! https://t.co/JuIOcHFfV7 @UniWatch https://t.co/xXvK4ohS7F
— HERE50 (@HitItHere50) July 8, 2016

Guessing Dodger Stadium is the only place you can hear organ version of "House of the Rising Sun" during mound visit with Japanese pitcher.
— Peter Schmuck (@SchmuckStop) July 6, 2016

Airing of the Grievances

We took off last week to rest up, and celebrate the Independence Day holiday. In that spirit (the Spirit of ’76?), we have prepared the following list of grievances, so that we might make our own declaration. Here, in this list, we let certain members of the Birdland community know that they are on notice. With tongue firmly planted in cheek, we whine about our first place team.

Truth or Truth

With the All Star break upon us, we return to an old favorite, and ask ourselves a series of serious questions. And with all apologies to Steven Colbert, we want the truth… or we’ll settle for the truth.

Fantasy Boss

This one was weird. We took an unexpected week off, and when we last left our “heroes,” Scott had selected the number of strikeouts. Jake went with Kevin Gausman, and Scott went with Chris Tillman.
Gausman won the first week 7-3.
54 min
June 28, 2016 Episode 170: Dongs After Dark
The guys welcome Eutaw Street Report's Andrew Stetka, to discuss Matt Wieters, and celebrate their favorite hashtag: #DongsAfterDark.
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1 hr 1 min