Boom Boom Birdland

In episode 120, your hosts JC and Justin review the 2026 Orioles season. JC and Justin give you their Most Valuable Oriole, their most progressed player, and regressed plater. The crew also covers their thoughts on rookie manager Craig Albernaz, and Alonso's first year as an Oriole. We also cover what the crew will do over the offseason!

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The Orioles’ season is effectively over — and the biggest problem may not be the pitching, the injuries, or even the manager. Justin Lunenfeld and Baltimore Sun editorial board member Julian Baron examine how a promising young core became a team defined by missed opportunities, stalled development, and an organization that keeps choosing the future over winning now.

Julian brings a sharp diagnosis of the Orioles’ systemic issues, from Jackson Holliday, Coby Mayo, and Samuel Basallo struggling to make the transition to the majors, to a player-development structure that seems to turn elite prospects into lesser versions of themselves. They also assess whether Matt Blood’s departure actually addresses the problem, whether Craig Albernaz is the right manager for a young team, and why Brandon Hyde’s success elsewhere complicates the criticism aimed at the dugout. You’ll hear the case for a major front-office reset, including why the Orioles may need an experienced major league general manager who understands both analytics and the human side of baseball.

In this episode (well, more like a rant), JC and Justin Lunenfeld cover what has led to the Orioles' downfall and what they've done to fall further in the wild card race.

Topics covered:

- What we would do as the Orioles General Manager

- Our disappointment with this season

- Podcast plans for the offseason

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The Orioles are 0.5 games out of a wild-card spot—but September is about to get brutal 😬

Before we get into the gauntlet, drop your prediction: How many games do the O’s win against Boston, Cleveland, Toronto, New York, and Milwaukee?The path is simple, but not easy:

• Stop changing the lineup every day.
• Beat the teams you’re supposed to beat.
• Keep the bullpen rolling.
• Most importantly: hit the baseball.

The Orioles control their own destiny, but relying on other teams to lose won’t be enough. Are the O’s making the postseason—or is this “if” team finally running out of chances?

From discussing the Orioles Hall of Fame to the team’s push into the Wild Card picture, longtime sports reporter Jerry Coleman joins JC and Justin Lunenfeld of the Boom Boom Birdland Podcast to talk all things Orioles baseball. Jerry shares his perspective on the current state of the team, the biggest storylines surrounding Birdland, and what lies ahead as Baltimore fights for a postseason spot.

The Orioles are two games back of the third spot in the American League WildCard chase; the playoff path is still alive, and the next stretch could decide everything.

In this episode, Justin Lunenfeld and JC break down why this team controls its own destiny, what has to change immediately, and why the lineup, not the pitching, may be the real problem. Baltimore’s blowout win over Texas gives the conversation a jolt, but the bigger story is what it actually means heading into Minnesota!

You’ll hear them tackle:

• Gunnar Henderson’s slump and why the leadoff spot has become a problem
• Pete Alonso’s huge day and what his production says about the lineup around him
• Coby Mayo, Colton Cowser, Jackson Holliday, and Christian Franklin as rising pieces
• Anthony Eyanson’s impressive debut and why Baltimore’s pitching pipeline suddenly looks dangerous

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The MLB trade deadline has officially come to a close, and JC and I break down everything that unfolded for the Baltimore Orioles. We share our reactions to the Orioles' decision to become sellers, analyze the impressive haul of prospects they received in return, and discuss what these moves mean for the organization's future. We also dive into one of the biggest trades involving the Orioles, examining its impact and what fans can expect moving forward.

In episode 113, Justin Lunenfeld and JC unpack a brutal series of losses, questionable managerial decisions, and the alarming decline of key players like Gunnar Henderson. What if a simple move, like sending Henderson to Triple-A, could shake things up and spark a much-needed team reset?

In this episode, you’ll discover how injuries, roster manipulation, and complacency are steering Baltimore off course, while other teams optimize their prospects and make smart trades. Justin and JC break down the recent baffling decisions, like the underperformance of players who should be pillars, and why the team’s current approach risks their playoff dreams.

Game of the Year? The Baltimore Orioles are on an incredible 7-game win streak, beating struggling teams and shutting down MVP candidates, all while facing their biggest test: the red-hot Boston Red Sox with a 13-game win streak. Justin and JC break down how a team that once struggled with errors and inconsistency is now playing fundamental baseball, with clutch plays from Tyler O’Neill, standout pitching from Brandon Young, and a resilient bullpen.

Your hosts, Justin and JC, sit down with ZFARM_, an avid Orioles fan, to discuss the team's recent turnaround. After finally breaking through their three-game winning streak barrier with a fourth consecutive win, the conversation shifts to what it means for the rest of the season.

The trio also dives into what the Orioles should do at the upcoming trade deadline, the moves that could strengthen the roster, and what it will take for Baltimore to make a legitimate push for an American League Wild Card spot.

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