Locked On Orioles - Daily Podcast On The Baltimore Orioles

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Spenser Davis, the Pitch Development Coordinator at Next Level Athletic Development, to talk about his work this offseason with Baltimore Orioles RHP Brenan Hanifee. Connor and Spenser talk:

-How Spenser got connected with Hanifee

-The work they did with the sinker that Hanifee is known for

-How they upgraded Hanifee's offspeed pitches

-What kind of data and technology was used and how Hanifee bought in to it

Plus, Connor breaks down the key statlines from the Orioles last two spring training games, including performances from César Valdez, Mickey Jannis, Austin Hays, Cedric Mullins, and others. And then, a look at the latest news about delaying the Triple-A season.

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Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Gabrielle Starr, the Host of Locked On Red Sox, for the first installment of our Locked On AL East Crossover episodes. This week, we preview the Boston Red Sox. Connor and Gabrielle talk:

-With Chris Sale still injured, who will be Boston's starting pitchers this season?

-Will the pitching still be the main issue for the Red Sox?

-With Andrew Benintendi, Jackie Bradley, and Mookie Betts all gone, who will patrol the outfield at Fenway Park?

-Season predictions for both the Orioles and Red Sox

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Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Ryan Posner, the Media Relations Director for the Sugar Land Skeeters (formerly of the Independent Atlantic League), to talk about one of the Baltimore Orioles recent minor-league signings — RHP Konner Wade. Connor and Ryan talk:

-Wade's path from minor league baseball to the independent leagues

-What made him so effective on the mound in Sugar Land in 2018

-What led to him signing a minor-league contract with the Red Sox in 2019

-Wade's stuff on the mound and what role he could fit into with the Orioles

But first, Connor gives his three big takeaways from the Orioles spring training game against the Phillies on Monday, including thoughts on DJ Stewart, Evan Phillips, and the Rule-5 Picks (Mac Sceroler and Tyler Wells).

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Host Connor Newcomb answers your Baltimore Orioles questions on another 'Mailbag Monday' episode. Connor answers three questions today:

1) Will the Orioles do more bunting in 2021?

-Cedric Mullins will still bunt for base hits, but there will be no sacrifice bunting or "small ball"

2) How will speed and versatility factor into the Orioles Opening Day roster decisions?

-Speed could give Mullins and Ryan McKenna an edge

-Jahmai Jones' speed and versatility make him a good bench candidate

3) Will the Orioles use an opener this season?

-César Valdez and Dillon Tate could be interesting options in that role

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Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Ethan Smith, Host of Locked On Pirates, to talk about the Baltimore Orioles and Pittsburgh Pirates and compare their rebuilds ahead of their Spring Training matchup on Sunday. Connor and Ethan talk:

-Why the target year to win again is 2023 for both teams

-How each team's GM has gotten so many good prospects for both sides

-Why it sucks to see payroll being cut and veterans being traded

-Who are prospects set to debut in 2021 for both sides?

-Who are we most excited to see in Spring Training?

-Are Pirates and Orioles fans getting tired of all this losing?

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Host Connor Newcomb take a look at some of the future odds for the 2021 MLB season at BetOnline.ag . Connor talks:

-Do the Baltimore Orioles deserve to have the worst odds in baseball to win their division?

-Why he's taking the over (63.5) on Orioles wins this season

-Who has the best odds to win AL and NL MVP?

-John Means and Alex Cobb (somehow) showed up on the AL Cy Young odds leaderboard

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Host Connor Newcomb answers your Baltimore Orioles questions on another 'Mailbag Monday' episode. Today's listener questions: What are your expectations for Félix Hernández? How would you rank Hunter Harvey, Dillon Tate, and Tanner Scott in terms of trusting them in high-leverage situations? Who will be the Orioles top fantasy baseball player? Connor talks:

-We need to have realistic expectations for Félix Hernández

-It might be time to pump the brakes on Hunter Harvey

-Trey Mancini could be the biggest steal in fantasy baseball drafts

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Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Tim Hagerty, the Play-by-Play voice of the El Paso Chihuahuas (Padres AAA Affiliate) to discuss one of the Orioles recent minor-league signings — INF Seth Mejias-Brean. Connor and Tim talk:

-Brean's breakout 2019 AAA season in El Paso

-The moment he finally got called up to the big leagues

-His success in his 14 games with the Padres

-Brean's defensive versatility in the infield

-How he could potentially help the Orioles in 2021

-The hype surrounding the Padres heading into this season

But first, Connor gives a rundown of the news coming out of Orioles Spring Training this week involving Félix Hernández, the starting infield, Jahmai Jones, Trey Mancini, and more.

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Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Mike Adams, the Co-Owner and Pitching Coordinator at the Baseball Performance Center, to talk about Matt Harvey and his work at the facility last week. Connor and Mike talk:

-What Harvey came to the BPC to work on

-How he was able to improve the vertical movement on his pitches

-Harvey accepting criticism and help from guys who never played in the bigs

-A breakdown of what the Baseball Performance Center has accomplished

-Can Harvey help the Orioles in 2021?

Plus, Connor recaps Harvey's rollercoaster pitching career to this point.

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Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Andrew Bandstra, the Play-by-Play Voice of the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, to talk about RHP Dusten Knight, whom the Orioles signed to a minor-league contract last week. Connor and Andrew talk:

-Knight's move to a starting role in the Atlantic League after being a reliever for his entire minor-league career

-The experience he can bring to a clubhouse at age 30

-His backflips on the mound

-His live fastball and put-away stuff despite standing under six feet tall

But first, Connor takes a look at the non-roster invitees who will be reporting to Spring Training in Sarasota this week.

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