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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.
March 07, 2026🚨 Emergency Pod! Ravens trade for Maxx CrosbyThe Ravens made the biggest splash of the young NFL offseason Friday night, reaching an agreement with the Las Vegas Raiders to trade two first-round picks for star edge rusher Maxx Crosby. The Baltimore Sun's Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino call an emergency pod to give their instant reactions to the deal.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....more26minPlay
March 05, 2026Orioles WAR draft: Which players will make biggest 2026 impact? | Ep. 7The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino go head-to-head drafting Orioles players they think will rack up the highest WAR total in 2026. Both guys fill out squads of nine position players, five starters and four relievers. Gunnar Henderson goes first, but tune in to see how Matt and Josh go about rounding out their rosters.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....more1h 4minPlay
March 02, 2026How Orioles, Ravens can make 2026 a get-right year | Ep. 6The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino have declared 2026 the "get-right year" for both the Orioles and Ravens after the two teams missed the playoffs and made coaching changes. The guys give their takes on the biggest questions that must be answered for the Orioles and Ravens to return to contention.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....more51minPlay
February 26, 2026Ravens updates from NFL Combine: Lamar, Linderbaum + 5 Orioles making changes in spring | Ep. 5The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino open the show with Josh's recap of the Ravens' activity at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. They discuss the contract situations for Lamar Jackson and Tyler Linderbaum before breaking down where the team stands with Nnamdi Madubuike.After switching gears to Orioles, Matt runs through five players who are working on something new in sprig training down in Sarasota, Florida, this year.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....more47minPlay
February 23, 2026Orioles roster projection, Westburg injury outlook + Ravens' Linderbaum decision | Ep. 4The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn open the show with the latest on third baseman Jordan Westburg and what his season might look like upon his return. They also talk through an Orioles opening day roster projection with a look at each position group.The guys then do a deep dive into the Ravens' upcoming decision on center Tyler Linderbaum. With the franchise tag window now open, should they pay top dollar to keep their homegrown offensive lineman in Baltimore?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....more55minPlay
February 19, 2026Ravens introduce coordinators + what to watch in Orioles' ST games | Ep. 3The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn give their first impressions of the Ravens' new coordinators after the team introduced incoming OC Declan Doyle, DC Anthony Weaver and STC Anthony Levine Sr. on Wednesday.The guys then preview the Orioles' Grapefruit League slate with their first game of spring training coming up Friday. Matt runs through five things he's keeping an eye on down in Florida once games get underway.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....more55minPlay
February 16, 2026Orioles' camp battles, notes from Week 1 of spring + Ravens' offseason needs | Ep. 2The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino begin with news and notes on the Orioles' first week of spring training, including Kyle Bradish announcing he'll be on an innings limit in 2026 and Heston Kjerstad making a strong early impression. They then run through the biggest camp battles, making early predictions on how they'll shape out.The guys then dive into the Ravens' roster, naming their four biggest position groups of need for Baltimore heading into the offseason. Does the Ravens' secondary need a new look at cornerback? Where on the offensive line should they prioritize additions?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....more59minPlay
February 12, 2026Orioles sign Chris Bassitt! Day 1 of spring training recap + Ravens coaching staff hires | Ep. 1Early Birds makes its podcasting debut following a hectic first day of Orioles spring training. Hosts Matt Weyrich, Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino break down the Orioles' signing of Chris Bassitt, set the scene of pitchers and catchers report day from Sarasota and discuss the ramifications of Jackson Holliday's surprise hamate bone injury.The guys then shift gears to talk Ravens and take a look at the young coaching staff Jesse Minter is assembling. Do they have the right voices at the helm? Should fans be worried about hiring so many assistants from the Harbaugh era?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, Sam and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com....more51minPlay
February 10, 2026Welcome to Early Birds: The Baltimore Sun's Orioles and Ravens showWake up every Monday and Thursday morning with Early Birds, an Orioles and Ravens show from The Baltimore Sun.Hosted by Orioles reporter Matt Weyrich alongside Ravens reporter Sam Cohn and columnist Josh Tolentino, Early Birds gives Baltimore sports fans insider access and commentary of their favorite teams they can't get anywhere else.Follow the show on YouTube, X, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook at @SunEarlyBirds....more2minPlay
FAQs about Early Birds:How many episodes does Early Birds have?The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.