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April 19, 2016 Episode 160: The Pen Is Mightier
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Leading Off
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TWO WHOLE DAYS WITHOUT BASEBALL?!?! THIS IS AN OUTRAGE!!! The Rangers series was cut short, leaving the Orioles on the short end of a 1-2 split of the three games played. Do we admit to this being their first series loss, or do we hold out hope for the makeup game in June? The O’s spoiled us with seven straight wins, before losing three of their last four. Which is the real 2016 team?
We start, as always, with the Drink of the Week. Make sure to tell us what you’re up to via Twitter (@birdseyeviewbal), or on Untapped (jakee4025 and magn8606).

This Medical Wing
This week’s Medical Wing has the following patients:

* Kevin Gausman
* Brian Matusz

This Week on the Twitters

For all the hype & worry about MLB teams off to hot or cold starts: 2 weeks in, all 30 teams separated by just 6.5 games #LongSeason
— Mark Viviano (@MarkWJZ) April 18, 2016

Watching the O's with a drinking game tonight. Feel free to join along, it could get sloppy. pic.twitter.com/7jtaXOi9Y9
— Ranting Oriole Bird (@RantingOriole) April 17, 2016

3 down 27 to go #Oriolesinall30ballparks @BirdsEyeViewBal @EutawStReport @OsUncensored pic.twitter.com/9I00HizAH3
— DavidPiscorik (@davidpiscorik) April 17, 2016

You know why I absolutely love Trumbo generally? *These* are stats of a dude who is working *hard* to improve. pic.twitter.com/khHp6Jxhbl
— Dan Szymborski (@DSzymborski) April 16, 2016

@BirdsEyeViewBal pic.twitter.com/tkXutpShGH
— Ryan (@SenatorsRyan) April 16, 2016

On this date in 1950, Vin Scully broadcasted his 1st game for the Dodgers. https://t.co/YcCD8TFc4f pic.twitter.com/Bzxqo5P87O
— Baseball Tonight (@BBTN) April 18, 2016

Kimbrel enters in a 1-1 game in the 8th, bases loaded. This is the save situation.
— Mike Petriello (@mike_petriello) April 18, 2016

The Pen Is Mightier

Is the bullpen really what it seems? And by that, we mean this: is our perception of the bullpen correct? We take a look at the first 11 games of 2016, and make some interesting notes of comparison through the Buck Showalter era. The thing that will allow this team to sink or swim is the pitching. So the question really is: is the pen mightier?

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April 14, 2016 Episode 159: Orioles MythBusters
With a 7-1 start to the 2016 season, fans can get a little carried away. Luckily, the Orioles Mythbusters are here to put some misconceptions to the test!
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April 14, 2016 Episode 159: Orioles MythBusters
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Leading Off
The Orioles have a 7-1 record, and J.J. Hardy has as many home runs as Nelson Cruz. The Orioles have won three consecutive series, and sit atop the AL East. Not a bad start to the season, eh?
We start, as always, with the Drink of the Week. Make sure to tell us what you’re up to via Twitter (@birdseyeviewbal), or on Untapped (jakee4025 and magn8606).

This Medical Wing
This week’s Medical Wing has the following patients:

* Adam Jones
* Kevin Gausman
* Brian Matusz

This Week on the Twitters

If you ever want to hear a 2 minute completely incomprehensible word salad, listen to the top of the 6th 2 outs today in BAL broadcast.
— Mitchel Lichtman (@mitchellichtman) April 8, 2016

Vance Worley, Vance Refrigeration.
— Orioles Uncensored (@OsUncensored) April 10, 2016

Dear #Nats,
Dan + Kim for MASN settlement. Cc: @BirdsEyeViewBal
— Jabby Burns (@Jabbyburns) April 12, 2016

Joey Rickard homered before Adam Jones, Mark trumbo, and Pedro Alvarez.
— JT Gwozdz (@Gwozdzilla) April 8, 2016

Orioles MythBusters

Who are the Orioles MythBusters? Jake English and Scott Magness. Between them, over 50 years of obsessive Orioles fandom. They don’t just tell the myths, they put them to the test!
In this installment of Orioles MythBusters, we take a look at a few of the myths that have arisen in the early part of the 2016 season, and see which are busted, and which are confirmed.
Play along at home by telling us which Orioles myths you would like tested. Tweet at us using #OsMyth.

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Who had a great week? Who had a tough week? Who made us ashamed to be Orioles fans? Find out in this week’s GB&U. The guys run through their Good, Bad, and Ugly for the week.
Tweet us your selections @birdseyeviewbal with #OsGood, #OsBad, and #OsUgly.

Blowing the Save

Most podcasts try to end on a high note – the perfect coda to a quality program. That’s just not our style. Each week, we’ll end on a weak note, blowing the save with an item that didn’t quite fit into the episode, or something they simply need to get off their chests. It’s our version of taking the ball and pulling a Kevin Gregg.

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April 04, 2016 Episode 158: Birdland Radio
In Episode 157, Bird's Eye View goes Around the Bases on Spring Training, and exhaust the top stories of this week in Birdland. We also make awful predictions for the 2016 season.
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April 04, 2016 Episode 158: Birdland Radio
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Leading Off
We made it! Baseball is back! Let’s get stupid…wait…that’s not right.
Thanks to everyone who watched our episode preview on Periscope. Find us on Periscope – birdseyeviewbal. Each week, we’ll broadcast an episode preview as well as the worst ideas that didn’t make the show.
We start, as always, with the Drink of the Week. Make sure to tell us what you’re up to via Twitter (@birdseyeviewbal), or on Untapped (jakee4025 and magn8606).

This Medical Wing
This week’s Medical Wing has the following patients:

* Kevin Gausman
* Matt Wieters
* Jimmy Paredes
* Brian Matusz

This Week on the Twitters

I'm baacck. Pleased to announce I'll be covering 2016 #Orioles for my new site https://t.co/hvHQBwORBe Read more: https://t.co/Rc16VraFq3
— Dan Connolly (@danconnolly2016) March 31, 2016

Dan Duquette should never speak live in public
— Alex Conway (@AlexConwayCC) March 29, 2016

KC & PIT tied for most spring losses, and the Mets didn't win for 2 full weeks. I bet the teams w great records are all for real, though.
— Mike Petriello (@mike_petriello) April 2, 2016

Ortiz on the ovation in a city he never played in before: "They watch TV, I guess." Called it surprising and welcome.
— Tim Britton (@TimBritton) April 2, 2016

I'll never be able to describe my disappointment at not getting the chance to announce a guy named "Nigel Nootbaar". https://t.co/IQ8BFcjpmN
— Ryan Wagner (@rwags614) April 2, 2016

Around the Bases

Around the Bases is our segment we turn to when there is either too much going on to devote an entire segment to, or… not enough. You be the judge.
As the Orioles round out their Spring Training schedule, we take the leftovers, give them a stir, and throw them back in the microwave. Join us, as we go Around the Bases on the following:
First Base: Does Miggy come back to the organization, does he contribute at the MLB level?
Second Base: Is JJ for real this season? what will we get from him?
Third Base: So guys, what is a “Xavier Avery”
Home Plate: What metrics should we be watching to tell us if Schoop is having the breakout season we all hope/expect?
Interview with Ryan Wagner

What’s the one thing you want to hear on Opening Day? No, it’s not the drunken cries coming from Pickles.
Ryan Wagner, Public Address Announcer of the Baltimore Orioles, joins to prepare for the 2016 season and to give us his insight on MLB Social Media policy, the Baltimore Riots, and Top 40 Music right now.
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Who had a great week? Who had a tough week? Who made us ashamed to be Orioles fans? Find out in this week’s GB&U. The guys run through their Good, Bad, and Ugly for the week.
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March 29, 2016 Episode 157: Hollaback Girl
In Episode 157, Bird's Eye View goes Around the Bases on Spring Training, and exhaust the top stories of this week in Birdland. We also make awful predictions for the 2016 season.
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March 29, 2016 Episode 157: Hollaback Girl
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Leading Off
We’re a week away. Baseball is almost here! Hang in there, Birdland!
Thanks to everyone who watched our episode preview on Periscope. Find us on Periscope – birdseyeviewbal. Each week, we’ll broadcast an episode preview as well as the worst ideas that didn’t make the show.
We start, as always, with the Drink of the Week. Make sure to tell us what you’re up to via Twitter (@birdseyeviewbal), or on Untapped (jakee4025 and magn8606).

This Medical Wing
This week’s Medical Wing has the following patients:

* Kevin Gausman
* Matt Wieters
* Ryan Flaherty

This Week on the Twitters

Buck Showalter went to Taco Bell last night, regretted it, now doesn't: "I’m doubling up. We won. We’re on a roll, man." And who can argue?
— Jon Meoli (@JonMeoli) March 28, 2016

"I heard that song the other day," Buck Showalter said. "That Holler Back Girl. What's a Holler Back Girl?"
— David Wilson (@DBWilson2) March 26, 2016

Please don't let the Joey Rickard situation turn out to be the Jake Fox situation.
— Matt Lund (@MattCLund) March 27, 2016

@BirdsEyeViewBal Bryan Roberts day to day with a mid back strain. Not commentating today unknown status for tomorrow.
— Lou Barrels (@LouBarrels) March 26, 2016

The good news is that three batters into the game, Miguel Gonzalez hasn't given up runs. Bad news: As O's are on road, he hasn't pitched yet
— Camden Chat (@CamdenChat) March 23, 2016

Around the Bases

Around the Bases is our segment we turn to when there is either too much going on to devote an entire segment to, or… not enough. You be the judge.
As the Orioles round out their Spring Training schedule, we take the leftovers, give them a stir, and throw them back in the microwave. Join us, as we go Around the Bases on the following:
First Base: Hyun Soo Kim Drama
Second Base: Starting Pitching Woes
Third Base: Left Handed RP Carousel
Home Plate: Opening Day Traditions and Plans

2016 (Awful) Predictions

Do you know what will happen in 2016? If so, that makes one of us. Every pre-season, we make terrible predictions, and this year is no exception. We’ll look back at our 2015 predictions, make a few new ones, and then argue over where we think the Orioles (and the rest of the league) will end up in the standings.
Please weigh in on the conversation. Tell us where we’re wrong. Give us your (awful) predictions on Twitter @birdseyeviewbal, and include #OsPredictions.

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Who had a great week? Who had a tough week? Who made us ashamed to be Orioles fans? Find out in this week’s GB&U. The guys run through their Good, Bad, and Ugly for the week.
Tweet us your selections @birdseyeviewbal with #OsGood, #OsBad, and #OsUgly.

Blowing the Save

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March 22, 2016 Episode 156: The Sounds of Nashville
In what has become a Spring Training right of passage, Matt Taylor of RoarFrom34.com joins us to talk starting pitching, whiffs and dongs. There are references to Madonna, Martin Short, and reckless "predictions" for 2016.
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March 22, 2016 Episode 156: The Sounds of Nashville
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Leading Off
With about two weeks remaining until Opening Day, these are the times that try fans’ souls. Can the Orioles get to April 4th without anyone getting hurt? And can the Orioles break the Grapefruit League record for ties?
Thanks to everyone who watched our episode preview on Periscope. Find us on Periscope – birdseyeviewbal. Each week, we’ll broadcast an episode preview as well as the worst ideas that didn’t make the show.
We start, as always, with the Drink of the Week. Make sure to tell us what you’re up to via Twitter (@birdseyeviewbal), or on Untapped (jakee4025 and magn8606).

This Medical Wing
This week’s Medical Wing has the following patients:

* Kevin Gausman – shoulder
* Matt Wieters – elbow
* Xavier Avery – hip flexor
* Chris Tillman – something something

This Week on the Twitters

Schoop hits 25 dingers this year. Book it
— This is Birdland (@Os_Birdland) March 20, 2016

Hyun Soo Kim has been on base 11 times in the last 17 at bats. pic.twitter.com/yV28tYet1f
— Orioles Hangout (@OriolesHangout) March 20, 2016

Miss you, old friend. https://t.co/bkuRUkix2J
— BalSportsReport (@BalSportsReport) March 20, 2016

Clevenger was asked if O's and Mariners use data differently. "Definitely. It was more old-school in Baltimore…" https://t.co/K7XViKRcgh
— Matt Kremnitzer (@mattkremnitzer) March 20, 2016

That's nothing. Cal Ripken Sr let two of his actually play in games. https://t.co/3zY2eOFPRv
— Mike Bonsiero (@Bonzi777) March 17, 2016

The Sound from Nashville

One of our favorite guests is Matt Taylor, who writes the Roar From 34 blog. Matt was kind enough to join us to discuss a couple of pieces he’s written recently, and make a few bold predictions.
Check out his thoughts on starters’ early struggles and a very “elite club” of homers and strikeouts, which lead our discussion on this segment.
Also check the blog, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary (!), and will be revisiting the 1966 season in its Flashback Friday features.
Lastly, Matt is an incredibly nice dude, and you can follow him on Twitter @roarfrom34.

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Who had a great week? Who had a tough week? Who made us ashamed to be Orioles fans? Find out in this week’s GB&U. The guys run through their Good, Bad, and Ugly for the week.
Tweet us your selections @birdseyeviewbal with #OsGood, #OsBad, and #OsUgly.

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March 15, 2016 Episode 155: How Deep Is Your Glove?
This week, the guys look at the Orioles' depth, and what - if any - losses the team could absorb. Also, Ryan Blake joins us to discuss the magic that is Orioles Spring Training.
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1 hr 5 min