Locked On Orioles - Daily Podcast On The Baltimore Orioles

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Justin Rocke, the Broadcaster and Media Relations Coordinator for the Daytona Tortugas, to talk about RHP Mac Sceroler — the Orioles first selection in the 2020 Rule 5 Draft. Connor and Justin talk:

-Sceroler's outstanding season at High-A Daytona in 2019

-His family connection to Ben McDonald

-Sceroler's pitch arsenal and his presence on the mound

-Why he is ready to pitch in the big leagues despite never having thrown an inning above the High-A level

-Why the Reds did not protect him on the 40-man roster

-Will he be able to convert to a bullpen role to help the Orioles?

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Host Connor Newcomb is joined by John Wilkerson, the Play-by-Play Voice of Tennessee Volunteers Baseball, to break down RHP Garrett Stallings — the prospect the Orioles received in the José Iglesias trade. Connor and John talk:

-Stalling's elite control in his time at Tennessee

-How his strikeout numbers took such a jump between his sophomore and junior seasons

-Why Stallings was one of the best players, and best people, in the Tennessee program

-What his role could be as he moves up the Orioles system

But first, Connor gives an update on the Orioles minor league affiliates for 2021 and breaks down all the moves the O's made in Thursday's Rule 5 Draft.

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Host Connor Newcomb takes a look at the prospects who are available and could be of interest to the Orioles in Thursday's Rule 5 Draft. Plus, a look back at Orioles Rule 5 Draft picks over the last decade. Connor talks:

-Why the Orioles will be looking at pitchers and shortstops this year

-Will they again make two picks with two open spots on the 40-man roster?

-Would infielders Kevin Smith (Blue Jays) or Omar Estevez (Dodgers) be good selections?

-The good (Joey Rickard, Anthony Santander, Ryan Flaherty) and the bad (Pedro Araujo, Michael Almanzar) of the O's previous Rule 5 Draft selection

But first, Connor breaks down the news involving the Frederick Keys and their future with the Orioles.

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Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Andrew Battifarano, a prospects writer for MiLB.com, to break down the newest Oriole — RHP Ashton Goudeau, who was claimed off waivers from the Pirates on Monday. Connor and Andrew talk:

-Goudeau's struggles early in his career

-What changes he made that led to a breakout 2019 season in AA

-How he rebounded from injury during that year

-His domination at the Arizona Fall League

-How the Orioles may use him in 2021

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Host Connor Newcomb answers your Orioles questions on this Mailbag Monday. Today's questions: Should we be worried about RHP Blaine Knight after his struggles in 2019? What shortstops could the Orioles pursue in free agency to replace José Iglesias? Connor talks:

-Why Knight's struggles in Frederick were concerning

-But why Knight should bounce back in 2021

-Will the Orioles sign a free agent shortstop or stick with Richie Martin?

-Three good SS options if the O's do choose to look into free agency

-Why Adeiny Hechavarría would be a perfect fit

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Host Connor Newcomb takes a look at the Orioles infield options heading into 2021 after the O's traded José Iglesias, non-tendered Hanser Alberto, brought in Rylan Bannon and Yolmer Sánchez, and brought back Pat Valaika. Connor talks:

-Will Sánchez be the every day second baseman?

-Could we see a platoon at third base with Rio Ruiz and Pat Valaika?

-Why Rylan Bannon and Ramon Urias could be fighting for a backup infield spot

-Richie Martin should have shortstop locked down for now

But first, Connor looks at news from around the league including the best players who were non-tendered and some transactions involving Thomas Eshelman and David Hess.

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Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Nick Cicere, a writer at Camden Chat and Pitcher List, to break down all the Orioles moves from Wednesday, including the José Iglesias trade and the decision to non-tender Hanser Alberto. Connor and Nick talk:

-Was this the right time to trade Iglesias?

-Who will play SS now that he is gone?

-What we will miss most about Alberto

-Why it's sad that baseball has come to this on non-tender deadline day

-Can Yolmer Sánchez produce at a higher level than Alberto while costing less?

-The infield options, like Rylan Bannon and Ramon Urias, who will now have chance to step up

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Host Connor Newcomb takes a look back at the Orioles history of non-tenders, including the decisions to move on from Mark Reynolds, Luke Scott, Tim Beckham, David Lough, and others. What made the Orioles come to those decisions? Could Hanser Alberto and Pat Valaika face the same fate today? But first, Connor updates you on the Orioles avoiding arbitration with two of their seven eligible players so far — Pedro Severino and Yolmer Sánchez.

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Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Aram Leighton, the Host of the Locked On MLB Prospects Podcast, to talk about the Orioles top three prospects — Adley Rutschman, Grayson Rodriguez, and DL Hall. Connor and Aram talk:

-Why Rutschman is unlike other catching prospects

-Why he has all the tools to be an MLB All-Star

-How did Rodriguez get better in 2020?

-Why he'll be an ace once he fully adds his changeup

-DL Hall might have the best stuff in the Orioles system

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Host Connor Newcomb answers your Orioles questions on another "Mailbag Monday" episode. Today's question: which starting pitchers could the Orioles pursue in free agency this offseason? Connor talks:

-Why bringing back Tommy Milone or Wade LeBlanc might be the best idea

-Erasmo Ramírez is an interesting candidate

-Don't sleep on Eric Jokisch after his stellar two-year stint in the KBO

-Would the Orioles consider signing Chris Archer?

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