This week on the Bat Around, the guys talk about the sweep of the Astros, and some blazing hot bats that led them there. At 10:20, Stan the Fan Charles calls in to discuss Trevor Bauer, the bullpen, and AL Rookie of the Month, Ryan Mountcastle. At 10:50, Geoff Arnold of the Orioles radio network joins to discuss what the Orioles can do at the all star break to right the ship. Then, in Orioles banter the guys go back and forth on who the O's might have in their plans come the second half of the season. At 11:35, prospect guru Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline joins the program to discuss his thoughts on what the O’s might do at #5, and other draft tidbits. Who won take to rake? Find out that and more on The Bat Around!

The streak is over! The Orioles took down Toronto Friday night in a come-from-behind victory to snap a six-game losing streak, but more importantly, a 20-game road losing streak. Paul and Zack are back to breakdown the win before Stan "The Fan" Charles joins the show for his weekly segment at 10:20. At 10:50, the guys take a look Down on the Farm and ponder what this roster could look like in the second half. At 11:15, Paul gets cynical with The Payoff Pitch Around the League before talking about just how bad this team is in Orioles Banter. At 11:35, PressBox's own Glenn Clark, of Glenn Clark Radio fame joins the show to discuss Cedric Mullins and the state of the Orioles rebuild. And of course, everybody's favorite, Take to Rake! Looks like Zack went back to the Cedric Mullins well for another victory to even the score. That and more on The Bat Around!

The guys are back to break down all things Orioles as the Birds snapped an eight game losing streak with a victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. Cedric Mullins was the star again, yet is on the outside looking in for All-Star consideration. Stan "The Fan" Charles joins the show at 10:20 for his weekly segment to discuss Cedric's diss and more. At 10:50, Baseball America's Kyle Glaser is back on the program to discuss the latest Orioles rankings in their top 100 and who the O's could target in this years draft. In Orioles Banter, Paul and Zack take a look at the roster and try to determine if help is on the way before Jeremy Conn from 105.7 The Fan's Big Bad Morning Show joins them to discuss the team and possible trade scenarios. Plus, everyone's favorite, Take to Rake. Did Zack win two weeks in a row, or did Paul reclaim sole possession of first place? Find out on The Bat Around!

This week on the Bat Around, Paul Valle returns and the guys talk about Friday’s loss, hot hitters, and the farm. Then, at 10:20, Stan Charles joins the show to discuss roster construction, how the Orioles can improve on their bad record, and the DFA of Shawn Armstrong. At 10:50, the guys talk about the Rays and their run back to the playoffs. Then, Orioles banter where the guys discuss the rise and fall of Matt Harvey and where he stands on the roster. At 11:35, Matt Kremnitzer talks minor league baseball, Matt Harvey, and much more. Who won take to rake this week? That and more on the Bat Around!

This week on the Bat Around, Ryan Blake from “Give that Fan a Podcast” fills in for Paul Valle who is on vacation. We’ll talk about the Orioles 3 game win streak, and the young players that are starting to find their stride. At 10:20, we’ll welcome in Jim Rosenhaus from Indians radio to discuss the Indians season so far and their series in Baltimore. At 10:50, Stan “The Fan” Charles joins for his weekly segment to discuss the roster moves made by the Orioles this week, Hunter Harvey, and much more. Then, the payoff pitch around the league and Orioles banter, where we’ll discuss the job being done by Hyde and Elias so far. At 11:35, Rich Dubroff joins the show to discuss the Orioles trade deadline and what they might do. Who won take to rake? Was it Stewart or Mullins? That and more on The Bat Around!

This week on the Bat Around, the guys talk about the woes of the 2021 Orioles, and the rise of various key prospects in the minor league pipeline. At 10:20, Stan “The Fan” Charles joins the show to discuss possible Orioles trade chips, and the mess that is catcher at the major league level. At 10:50, Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago joins the show to discuss the upcoming doubleheader and the White Sox possible needs come trade deadline. In Orioles banter, Paul and Zack discuss the 2018 trades and whether they really set the rebuild up for success. At 11:35, Jason La Canfora joins the show to talk minor league promotions and where the rebuild stands in 2021. Stay tuned to find out the winner of take to rake! That and more on the Bat Around!

It's another beautiful Saturday in Baltimore, perfect weather for the guys to talk about another ugly week of Orioles baseball. The Orioles have lost 11 of 13 since John Means' no-no, and Paul and Zack are here to breakdown every agonizing second of it. At 10:20, Stan "The Fan" Charles is back for his weekly segment to talk unwritten rules, Trey Mancini, and the cream rising to the top in Major League Baseball. At 10:50, Craig Heist from 106.7 The Fan joins the show to look at the Beltway Series and see if the Nationals can make a run, and at 11:35 PressBox's own Todd Karpovich joins the show to discuss the Orioles and their minor leagues affiliate. Plus, The Payoff Pitch Around the League, Orioles Banter, and everyone's favorite, Take to Rake! Did anyone win? That and more on The Bat Around!

This week, Paul and Zack break down a string of bad luck for the Orioles that has seen them lose six of their last seven games. At 10:20, Stan "The Fan" Charles joins the show for his weekly segment to discuss dropped third strikes, the Orioles misfortunes, and the state of the league six weeks in. At 10:50, the guys take you Around the League with The Payoff Pitch and give you an extended look at the majors as a whole before taking a look at the farm and some disappointing happenings at the Major League level in Orioles Banter. Then, at 11:35, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun joins the show to talk all things Orioles before the guys give the latest results in Take to Rake. Did a guest win for the second week in a row? That and more, on The Bat Around!

John Means threw a no-hitter on Wednesday, and the guys are here to break it all down. Paul and Zack go over the Orioles first no-hitter since 1991 and first solo no-no since 1969. At 10:20, Stan "The Fan" Charles joins the show to discuss Means, Albert Pujols, Wade Miley and more. At 10:50, Norfolk Tides play-by-play man Pete Michaud joins to the guys to talk some minor leagues, and at 11:35, MLB dot com's Joe Trezza joins the show to talk all things Orioles. Plus, the State of the Orioles in Orioles Banter, and Take to Rake. Did a guest finally take home some hardware? That and more, only on The Bat Around!

The Orioles have won four of six and Paul and Zack are here to talk about it, including John Means' complete domination as he graduates from team ace to overall ace. Is he a Cy Young candidate? At 10:20 Stan "The Fan" Charles joins the show to discuss that, the breakout week for Mancini, Hays, and...Mountcastle? And more! Then at 10:50, Bowie Baysox play-by-play man Paul Fritschner joins the show to discuss the ATS and the Baysox roster before the guys take you around the league in The Payoff Pitch Around the League. At 11:20 the guys break down the minor league rosters and give their takes before Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com hops on the line. And of course, Take to Rake. Everybody had a good week. Do we have another tie? That and more on The Bat Around!