The 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?

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The 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.

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The 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?

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Early 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?

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Wake 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.

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