Locked On Orioles - Daily Podcast On The Baltimore Orioles

Luke Siler of Orioles Hangout returns to the podcast to discuss Baltimore's 2018 draft from the fourth round on.

Overall, Siler says, the team's late round efforts, which emphasized pitchers and athletic, defensive-minded position players, was an improvement over the first three rounds.

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With their first three picks in the 2018 MLB Draft, the Orioles selected high school pitcher Grayson Rodriguez and two college players, infielder Cadyn Grenier and pitcher Blake Knight.

What's the initial take on the team's draft haul? Luke Siler of Orioles Hangout returns to the show to give his thoughts on the three picks. And he offers a letter grade that will be of interest to O's fans. 

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The last-place Orioles reportedly have some interest in pursuing  Hanley Ramirez. What isn't clear is why a last-place team with an abundance of first basemen and designated hitters would want or need the former Red Sox slugger.

Luke Jone, Orioles beat reporter for WNST radio, joins us to give his thoughts on the Ramirez situation. Jones also discusses relief pitcher Tanner Scott, a possible future closer for the O's.

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Manny Machado? Nick Markakis? Brian Roberts? 

WIth the 2018 MLB Draft starting tonight, host Justin McGuire ranks the best first-round picks in Orioles franchise history. 

Also, a look at some of the prospects Baltimore may take with the 11th overall pick this year. 

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Chris Davis may just be the worst everyday player in baseball, and he still has more than four years left on his contract. Is Davis' deal destined to be the worst in baseball history?

Dan Szymborski, an ESPN baseball analyst, joins us to discuss Davis' contract and his abysmal performance in 2018. Plus, Szymborski and host Justin McGuire discuss Manny Machado, Kevin Gausman and more. 

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Ryan Mountcastle, DJ Stewart and Preston Palmeiro are among the Orioles minor leaguers who have shined so far in 2018. 

Nick Stevens of Baby Birdland joins us to give his thoughts on which players at every level -- from Delmarva to Norfolk -- have the brightest futures with the Birds. Stevens and host Justin McGuire also look at some players who have disappointed.

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For years, people have speculated the Yankees would sign Manny Machado once the young star hit free agency. But it is inevitable that Machado will end up in pinstripes?

Jesse Spector, host of Locked on Yankees, joins us to discuss that and more, including Bryce Harper and other teams that may have an interest in Machado.

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With the MLB Draft less than two weeks away, it's time to consider who the Orioles may select with the 11th overall pick. Nick Faleris, a draft expert with 2080Baseball.com, joins us to look at some prospects who figure to be on the Birds' radar.

Faleris tells host Justin McGuire Baltimore would be thrilled if Florida 3B Jonathan India, one of the best college bats in the draft, is still available at No. 11. Other players to keep any eye on: LHP Matthew Liberatore, RHP Cole Winn, RHP Brady Singer and RHP Ethan Hankins,

Also, Faleris gives his thoughts on who will be the No. 1 overall pick this year.

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The 2018 Orioles are bad. Really bad. It's not yet Memorial Day, and the team is well out of contention.

So what's an O's fan to do? Rachel Ullrich, a senior editor at ESPN the Magazine and a long-time Birds fan, joins us to discuss coping mechanisms for those emotionally invested in a terrible team.

Plus, Ullrich and host Justin McGuire share some of their favorite Oriole memories.

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There are few bigger mysteries in the world of baseball than the Orioles' refusal to participate fully in the international player market.

Ben Badler, senior writer for Baseball America, says Baltimore's curious approach is perhaps the worst example of mismanagement by ownership in all of MLB. Badler joins us to talk about the problem and explains why he doesn't see it getting better any time soon.

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