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An Orioles and Ravens show from The Baltimore Sun, hosted by sports reporters Matt Weyrich, Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino.... more
FAQs about Early Birds:How many episodes does Early Birds have?The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.
May 07, 2026Why it's way too early to give up on Orioles + AFC North breakdown | Ep. 25There's a time and place to panic about the Orioles but there's still so much season left to go. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino discuss why it's still way too early to write any MLB obituaries and they check in on where the Ravens stand among AFC North teams now that the NFL draft is in the rearview mirror.Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds:YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirdsTwitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirdsInstagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirdsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirdsFacebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirdsFollow all of Matt and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com....more44minPlay
May 04, 2026Ravens rookie minicamp + Orioles' lineup underperformers | Ep. 24After the Ravens hosted rookie minicamp over the weekend, The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn discuss Zion Young and Vega Ioane before examining the undrafted free agents with the best chance of cracking their 53-man roster to open the season.The guys then transition to Orioles and talk about the lineup, specifically five players who are underperforming a month-plus into the season. They dissect why guys like Gunnar Henderson and Pete Alonso have yet to hit their stride and break down what needs to change for them to get there.Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds:YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirdsTwitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirdsInstagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirdsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirdsFacebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirdsFollow all of Matt and Sam's coverage at baltimoresun.com....more59minPlay
April 30, 2026Are the Orioles... mid? Explaining their so-so start | Ep. 23The Orioles spent the entire month of April dancing around .500. There has been plenty to like, and plenty not to like. Which is more telling about how they'll fare over the rest of the season? The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino identify eight defining trends and discuss where they're sustainable.Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds:YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirdsTwitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirdsInstagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirdsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirdsFacebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirdsFollow all of Matt and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com....more55minPlay
April 27, 2026Ravens NFL draft superlatives: Best pick, biggest reach from 11-player class | Ep. 22The NFL draft is in the books and the Ravens emerge with 11 players who help check off several needs across their roster. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn break down the class by handing out superlatives, including best pick, biggest reach, most if-they-can-develop-him-then-he'll-be-a-stud and more.Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds:YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirdsTwitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirdsInstagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirdsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirdsFacebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirdsFollow all of Matt and Sam's coverage at baltimoresun.com....more45minPlay
April 24, 2026Instant analysis: Ravens pick OL Vega Ioane in 1st round of NFL draftOlaivavega Ioane no matter what.The Ravens went chalk with their No. 14 overall pick Thursday night, taking the Penn State guard to solidify the interior of their offensive line. The Baltimore Sun's Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino are joined by Ravens reporter Brian Wacker to break down the pick.Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds:YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirdsTwitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirdsInstagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirdsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirdsFacebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirdsFollow all of Sam, Josh and Brian's coverage at baltimoresun.com....more21minPlay
April 23, 2026Ravens draft fits: Defensive prospects with The Inquirer's Devin Jackson | Ep. 21The NFL draft begins tonight and the guys take one final look at the Ravens' best prospect fits by chatting with The Philadelphia Inquirer's Devin Jackson about some names to watch on the defensive side of the ball.The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn also discuss the long-awaited update on Nnamdi Madubuike's status for 2026 and close out the show with a recap of the Orioles' up-and-down Midwest road trip to Cleveland and Kansas City.Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds:YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirdsTwitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirdsInstagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirdsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirdsFacebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirdsFollow all of Matt and Sam's coverage at baltimoresun.com....more1h 11minPlay
April 20, 2026Ravens draft fits: Offensive prospects with NFL.com's Nick Shook | Ep. 20NFL draft week has arrived and so has NFL.com's Nick Shook, who joined The Baltimore Sun's Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino to talk about prospects on the offensive side of the ball that could be fits for the Ravens in the first round and beyond.Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds:YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirdsTwitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirdsInstagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirdsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirdsFacebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirdsFollow all of Sam and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com....more41minPlay
April 16, 2026Ravens NFL mock draft roundup + Orioles highs and lows vs. D-backs | Ep. 19With the NFL draft only a week away, The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino bring back the Chirp Meter to run through all the players being mock drafted to the Ravens at No. 14 overall. They also discuss GM Eric DeCosta's comments at the Ravens' pre-draft luncheon, determining if anything can be read from the tea leaves.The guys also break down the Orioles' series loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, including Jeremiah Jackson's breakout performance and the emergence of the bullpen as a true roster strength.Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds:YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirdsTwitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirdsInstagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirdsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirdsFacebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirdsFollow all of Matt and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com....more56minPlay
April 13, 2026Taylor Ward to lead MLB in doubles? Rico Garcia, All-Star? Heat checking Orioles trends | Ep. 18The Orioles are 15 games into the regular season and some trends are starting to emerge. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino debut a new segment, "Ready to Leave the Nest," and debate whether some grand proclamations based on early trends are ready to take flightThe guys then continue with Ravens NFL draft coverage by looking back at their past four classes, ranking each of them and identifying what those groups say about how the Baltimore will approach this year's draft.Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds:YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirdsTwitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirdsInstagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirdsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirdsFacebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirdsFollow all of Matt and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com....more55minPlay
April 09, 2026Orioles' Zach Eflin has Tommy John surgery + Ravens NFL draft predictions | Ep. 17An Orioles sweep over the White Sox was dampened by the announcement that Zach Eflin underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn break down how big of a blow that is to the Orioles' rotation and run through other news and notes from Chicago.The guys then switch over to Ravens, first discussing Sam's takeaways from the start of the team's offseason program before looking ahead to the Ravens' decision at No. 14 overall in the NFL Draft. Matt and Sam each give three predictions: one rooted in logic, one that would be impulsive but exciting and one rooted in the desire for chaos.Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds:YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirdsTwitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirdsInstagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirdsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirdsFacebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirdsFollow all of Matt and Sam's coverage at baltimoresun.com....more1h 5minPlay
FAQs about Early Birds:How many episodes does Early Birds have?The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.