The Baltimore Orioles acquired LHP Darwinzon Hernandez from the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations. Host Connor Newcomb breaks down the trade by looking at Hernandez's career so far, his huge strikeout and walk numbers, and what his role could be with the Orioles if he wins a spot in the bullpen.

Then, Connor discusses why the Orioles chose to DFA Lewin Díaz again and then ranks his top five Oriole Park promotions for the 2023 season.

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The Baltimore Orioles were to try to trade for an ace this offseason, it seems like Corbin Burnes of the Milwaukee Brewers would be the guy. Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Brandon Sneide, the Host of Locked On Brewers, to explore some potential trades between the Brewers and Orioles that could get a starting pitcher to Baltimore.

Brandon talks about why Burnes is more likely to be dealt than Brandon Woodruff, and why the Orioles would have to give up a player like Jackson Holliday to get Burnes.

Then, Connor and Brandon discuss possible trades for Eric Lauer and Adrian Houser, and Ramón Urías continues to come up in those discussions.

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Nick Vespi had hernia surgery last week, which puts his status for Opening Day in question. So how will that impact the Baltimore Orioles bullpen? Host Connor Newcomb breaks down Vespi's role in 2023 and why this could give Keegan Akin a better shot at a roster spot.

But first, Connor breaks down the Orioles latest roster move as they claimed Lewin Díaz off waivers for the second time this offseason and designated Ryan O'Hearn for assignment.

Finally, Connor hits the highlights from the Orioles 2023 ZiPS Projections that came out at Fangraphs last week with interesting projections for Adley Rutschman, Grayson Rodriguez, DL Hall, and others.

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Mike Elias came over to the Baltimore Orioles from the Houston Astros in 2018 and many assume he would run the Orioles just like they did in Houston. But at this point in the rebuild, are the Orioles actually making the same kind of acquisitions that the Astros did? Host Connor Newcomb answer that question and others on another 'Mailbag' episode.

Connor also discusses why Kyle Bradish is poised for a breakout season in 2023, why Austin Voth won't be in the rotation, where Tyler Wells fits into the Orioles pitching staff, and much more!

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The Baltimore Orioles acquired 1B/OF Ryan O'Hearn in exchange for cash considerations in a trade with the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. Host Connor Newcomb breaks down the deal from all angles, starting with a rundown of O'Hearn's career so far with the Royals and how his bat has really fallen off lately.

Then, Connor looks at how O'Hearn fits into the Orioles roster and wonders if he can beat out guys like Terrin Vavra, Ryan McKenna, Nomar Mazara, and Franchy Cordero for an Opening Day Roster spot.

Finally, Connor discusses why the Orioles decided to DFA RHP Chris Vallimont in the corresponding roster move.

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The Baltimore Orioles are reportedly interested in free agent first baseman Eric Hosmer, but would it really make sense for them to sign him? Host Connor Newcomb answers that question and others on another 'Mailbag Monday' episode.

Connor also discusses which free agent pitchers (like Blake Snell, Aaron Nola, and Tyler Mahle) the Orioles could pursue next offseason, what the Orioles will do at the 2023 trade deadline, what Grayson Rodriguez's rookie season will look like, and much more!

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The Baltimore Orioles need pitching and the Miami Marlins need hitting — so shouldn't they be perfect trade partners? Host Connor Newcomb is joined once again by Aram Leighton, the Founder of Just Baseball Media, to put together some mock trades between the Orioles and Marlins.

Connor and Aram discuss what it would take for the Orioles to get Pablo López, if the Marlins are interested in Ramón Urías, if prospects like Colton Cowser and Jordan Westburg would be in a deal, whether Trevor Rogers or Jesús Luzardo would be available, and much more!

*NOTE*: This episode was recorded before the Marlins signed Jean Segura.

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It's still December, but with the Baltimore Orioles having already added four big-leaguers this offseason, it's never too early to make an Opening Day Roster Prediction. Host Connor Newcomb makes his first attempt of predicting the 26 players that will make the Orioles 2023 Opening Day Roster.

In terms of the pitchers, Connor talks about Grayson Rodriguez's chances, what role DL Hall will have, and why Keegan Akin, Nick Vespi, Austin Voth, and Mike Baumann are all on the bubble.

Then, for the hitters, Connor wonders if Austin Hays has an everyday role, how Terrin Vavra and Kyle Stowers fit in, and if the Orioles would rather have Ryan McKenna or Jordan Westburg on the roster to start the season.

**NOTE** - This episode was recorded before Nathan Eovaldi signed with the Texas Rangers.

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The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reported last week that the Baltimore Orioles were receiving trade interest from other teams about Jorge Mateo. Host Connor Newcomb tries to answer the big question — should the Orioles trade Mateo this offseason?

Connor lays out the arguments for both sides of the equation, citing Mateo's defensive value, his up-and-down offensive performance, his underlying batted-ball data, and why a trade for prospects and a trade that gets a starting pitcher to Baltimore are two very different things.

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The Baltimore Orioles got their backup catcher on Wednesday night, as they traded a PTBNL to the New York Mets for James McCann. Host Connor Newcomb breaks down the move from every angle:

-Why McCann could be the perfect backup for Adley Rutschman

-How the Orioles were able to get him for basically nothing

-What McCann can do to get his offense back to what it was with the White Sox

-Why McCann is an obvious upgrade over Robinson Chirinos

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