Locked On Orioles
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The only daily Baltimore Orioles Podcast. Hosted by Connor Newcomb.
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LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT:
Join me, along with Zach and Bob of @oriolesontheverge.bsky.social, at Checkerspot Brewing (1421 Ridgely St) at 12:30 pm on Sunday, March 29.
We’ll talk Orioles, have some giveaways, and maybe even special guests. And then we’ll hang out and watch O’s-Twins at 1:30!
Join me, along with Zach and Bob of @oriolesontheverge.bsky.social, at Checkerspot Brewing (1421 Ridgely St) at 12:30 pm on Sunday, March 29.
We’ll talk Orioles, have some giveaways, and maybe even special guests. And then we’ll hang out and watch O’s-Twins at 1:30!
First assignment:
look into this new emerging technology called sunglasses
look into this new emerging technology called sunglasses
Another change coming to the Orioles front office, as @Britt_Ghiroli first reported.
Sig Mejdal is changing his role away from oversight of the analytics to oversee emerging technologies and innovative practices in Baltimore's front office, source confirmed
Sig Mejdal is changing his role away from oversight of the analytics to oversee emerging technologies and innovative practices in Baltimore's front office, source confirmed
September 19, 2026 at 8:29 PM
First assignment:
look into this new emerging technology called sunglasses
look into this new emerging technology called sunglasses
Someone please wake me up from this nightmare
Craig Albernaz on why Samuel Basallo attempted to bunt with two on and no outs in the seventh, and why the Orioles didn't bunt to begin the 10th with the automatic runner on second and trailing by one:
September 19, 2026 at 4:27 AM
Someone please wake me up from this nightmare
Rece Hinds up and starting, carrying an extra hitter, Nunez on the taxi sqaud.
Luis Robert Jr is almost certainly hurt.
Luis Robert Jr is almost certainly hurt.
It’s interesting Luis Robert Jr. is not playing today against a lefty
September 6, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Rece Hinds up and starting, carrying an extra hitter, Nunez on the taxi sqaud.
Luis Robert Jr is almost certainly hurt.
Luis Robert Jr is almost certainly hurt.
Carlos Narvaez is hitting .088 with the Orioles.
Orioles PITCHERS hit .135 in the Buck Showalter era.
Orioles PITCHERS hit .135 in the Buck Showalter era.
September 5, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Carlos Narvaez is hitting .088 with the Orioles.
Orioles PITCHERS hit .135 in the Buck Showalter era.
Orioles PITCHERS hit .135 in the Buck Showalter era.
Craig after the game:
“I never said that”
“I never said that”
Before the game, Craig Albernaz said of Luis De León: "We’re not going to ambush him and throw him in the fire right away."
Well, De León entered in the seventh inning of a 2-2 game between the Rockies and Orioles. Maybe not the fire, but at least hot.
And he gives up a two-run homer
Well, De León entered in the seventh inning of a 2-2 game between the Rockies and Orioles. Maybe not the fire, but at least hot.
And he gives up a two-run homer
September 2, 2026 at 3:08 AM
Craig after the game:
“I never said that”
“I never said that”
Unfortunately he is now claiming that he never said anything about Christian Franklin and is asking to stop putting words in his mouth.
Craig Albernaz was effusive in his praise of rookie outfielder Christian Franklin.
"It’s a lot of things that we love and value in a player, so we’re excited to have Christian and I’m really excited to see his development, because I think there’s a real player in there.”
"It’s a lot of things that we love and value in a player, so we’re excited to have Christian and I’m really excited to see his development, because I think there’s a real player in there.”
August 27, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Unfortunately he is now claiming that he never said anything about Christian Franklin and is asking to stop putting words in his mouth.
Craig Albernaz has struggled with the hard parts of the job (in-game decisions), and maybe that's expected from a first-year manager.
But he has also completely flubbed the easy parts of the job (speaking to the media, supporting his players).
It's rare to see a manager this bad at communication.
But he has also completely flubbed the easy parts of the job (speaking to the media, supporting his players).
It's rare to see a manager this bad at communication.
August 26, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Craig Albernaz has struggled with the hard parts of the job (in-game decisions), and maybe that's expected from a first-year manager.
But he has also completely flubbed the easy parts of the job (speaking to the media, supporting his players).
It's rare to see a manager this bad at communication.
But he has also completely flubbed the easy parts of the job (speaking to the media, supporting his players).
It's rare to see a manager this bad at communication.
3-way tie for the final AL WC spot. Orioles, Tigers, Rangers all 61-64.
But if the season ended today, the Orioles would go to the postseason.
All 3 teams are 6-6 against each other, so the next tiebreaker is intra-division record.
The Orioles’ 15-18 record vs the AL East is the best of the 3.
But if the season ended today, the Orioles would go to the postseason.
All 3 teams are 6-6 against each other, so the next tiebreaker is intra-division record.
The Orioles’ 15-18 record vs the AL East is the best of the 3.
August 18, 2026 at 3:02 AM
3-way tie for the final AL WC spot. Orioles, Tigers, Rangers all 61-64.
But if the season ended today, the Orioles would go to the postseason.
All 3 teams are 6-6 against each other, so the next tiebreaker is intra-division record.
The Orioles’ 15-18 record vs the AL East is the best of the 3.
But if the season ended today, the Orioles would go to the postseason.
All 3 teams are 6-6 against each other, so the next tiebreaker is intra-division record.
The Orioles’ 15-18 record vs the AL East is the best of the 3.
The AL Slop at its finest
August 16, 2026 at 1:24 AM
The AL Slop at its finest
So the Orioles decided to trade Adley Rutschman, turn into full sellers, and punt on 2026 too. Great!
Let's chat about it:
www.youtube.com/live/dn5q8kt...
Let's chat about it:
www.youtube.com/live/dn5q8kt...
Baltimore Orioles Trade Deadline LIVE SHOW: Adley Rutschman sent to Red Sox, Taylor Ward to Mariners
YouTube video by Locked On Orioles
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August 3, 2026 at 9:57 PM
So the Orioles decided to trade Adley Rutschman, turn into full sellers, and punt on 2026 too. Great!
Let's chat about it:
www.youtube.com/live/dn5q8kt...
Let's chat about it:
www.youtube.com/live/dn5q8kt...
If Mike Elias attempts to show his face at Oriole Park it's on site
The Orioles are trading catcher Adley Rutschman to the Boston Red Sox, source confirmed, and as @JeffPassan reported.
Baltimore's franchise cornerstone, whom Mike Elias drafted first overall in 2019, heads to an American League East foe.
Baltimore's franchise cornerstone, whom Mike Elias drafted first overall in 2019, heads to an American League East foe.
August 3, 2026 at 6:47 PM
If Mike Elias attempts to show his face at Oriole Park it's on site
This will be thread of deals that don't involve the Orioles, but include players the Orioles may have pursued.
And I will give you my take on the comparable trade package the Orioles would have had to give up to get said player.
And I will give you my take on the comparable trade package the Orioles would have had to give up to get said player.
August 3, 2026 at 3:57 PM
This will be thread of deals that don't involve the Orioles, but include players the Orioles may have pursued.
And I will give you my take on the comparable trade package the Orioles would have had to give up to get said player.
And I will give you my take on the comparable trade package the Orioles would have had to give up to get said player.
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Thinking about doing a deep dive here on the tools of the O’s draft picks.
The overarching theme is: it’s hard to draft guys who are really good on offense AND defense. Those are star-level players. That‘s Adley and Gunnar.
The overarching theme is: it’s hard to draft guys who are really good on offense AND defense. Those are star-level players. That‘s Adley and Gunnar.
I'm sure some of the Orioles' defensive issues could be improved through better preparation/coaching/practice.
But a big part of the problem is that they just don't have a lot of good defenders. The players they've developed and acquired tend to skew toward a bat-first profile.
But a big part of the problem is that they just don't have a lot of good defenders. The players they've developed and acquired tend to skew toward a bat-first profile.
May 5, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Thinking about doing a deep dive here on the tools of the O’s draft picks.
The overarching theme is: it’s hard to draft guys who are really good on offense AND defense. Those are star-level players. That‘s Adley and Gunnar.
The overarching theme is: it’s hard to draft guys who are really good on offense AND defense. Those are star-level players. That‘s Adley and Gunnar.
Gonna thread some significant year-over-year changes we saw from some Orioles in April.
Starting with Ryan Helsley, who saw his Pull Air% allowed drop from 20.9% last year to 4.2% this year.
16.7% decrease is largest in MLB.
That’s how he’s been able to allow hard contact but get away with it.
Starting with Ryan Helsley, who saw his Pull Air% allowed drop from 20.9% last year to 4.2% this year.
16.7% decrease is largest in MLB.
That’s how he’s been able to allow hard contact but get away with it.
May 1, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Gonna thread some significant year-over-year changes we saw from some Orioles in April.
Starting with Ryan Helsley, who saw his Pull Air% allowed drop from 20.9% last year to 4.2% this year.
16.7% decrease is largest in MLB.
That’s how he’s been able to allow hard contact but get away with it.
Starting with Ryan Helsley, who saw his Pull Air% allowed drop from 20.9% last year to 4.2% this year.
16.7% decrease is largest in MLB.
That’s how he’s been able to allow hard contact but get away with it.
Pete Alonso is 8th in MLB in average exit velocity (95.1 mph) and 9th in Hard Hit rate (60.6%).
His OPS will not be under .600 (or .700 or .800) for very long.
His OPS will not be under .600 (or .700 or .800) for very long.
April 9, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Pete Alonso is 8th in MLB in average exit velocity (95.1 mph) and 9th in Hard Hit rate (60.6%).
His OPS will not be under .600 (or .700 or .800) for very long.
His OPS will not be under .600 (or .700 or .800) for very long.
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As of Gunnar's latest at-bat, pitchers appear to be attacking him with much more off-speed/breaking balls this year. Over 105 pitches:
He's seeing only 23.8% FB, down significantly from previous yrs (45.9% to 48.5% range)
Low sample size but something to watch
He's seeing only 23.8% FB, down significantly from previous yrs (45.9% to 48.5% range)
Low sample size but something to watch
April 1, 2026 at 6:44 PM
As of Gunnar's latest at-bat, pitchers appear to be attacking him with much more off-speed/breaking balls this year. Over 105 pitches:
He's seeing only 23.8% FB, down significantly from previous yrs (45.9% to 48.5% range)
Low sample size but something to watch
He's seeing only 23.8% FB, down significantly from previous yrs (45.9% to 48.5% range)
Low sample size but something to watch
Currently questioning everything I thought I knew about options and roster rules in the CBA
Maybe they’re going to do a bullpen game with Suarez going bulk? Maybe I’m missing something? Weird.
April 1, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Currently questioning everything I thought I knew about options and roster rules in the CBA
This likely means Dean Kremer will not immediately take Eflin’s rotation spot, and Albert Suarez will have to start a game this weekend or Monday.
Not sure I get that one.
Not sure I get that one.
Roster move is official: Orioles RHP Zach Eflin goes on the 15-day IL with right elbow discomfort and RHP Albert Suárez’s contract is selected from Triple-A Norfolk.
INF Jordan Westburg (partial right UCL tear) transferred to 60-day IL to make room for Suárez on 40-man roster.
INF Jordan Westburg (partial right UCL tear) transferred to 60-day IL to make room for Suárez on 40-man roster.
April 1, 2026 at 2:19 PM
This likely means Dean Kremer will not immediately take Eflin’s rotation spot, and Albert Suarez will have to start a game this weekend or Monday.
Not sure I get that one.
Not sure I get that one.
1. Orioles win
2. We had an AWESOME live show at Checkerspot! (thanks to everyone who came out)
3. Duke lost in one of the most embarrasing collapses in tournament history.
WHAT A DAY!!!
2. We had an AWESOME live show at Checkerspot! (thanks to everyone who came out)
3. Duke lost in one of the most embarrasing collapses in tournament history.
WHAT A DAY!!!
March 29, 2026 at 11:48 PM
1. Orioles win
2. We had an AWESOME live show at Checkerspot! (thanks to everyone who came out)
3. Duke lost in one of the most embarrasing collapses in tournament history.
WHAT A DAY!!!
2. We had an AWESOME live show at Checkerspot! (thanks to everyone who came out)
3. Duke lost in one of the most embarrasing collapses in tournament history.
WHAT A DAY!!!
Come celebrate Shane Baz day with us at Checkerspot!
Happy Shane Baz day to all who celebrate.
March 29, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Come celebrate Shane Baz day with us at Checkerspot!
Three things to watch today:
1. Orioles slugged .581 on high-ride 4SFBs up in the zone last year (2nd in MLB). That's where Taj Bradley likes to pitch.
2. Jeremiah Jackson makes his first MLB start at 2B.
3. Dylan Beavers in the lineup. Will Albernaz pull him vs a LHP late in the game?
1. Orioles slugged .581 on high-ride 4SFBs up in the zone last year (2nd in MLB). That's where Taj Bradley likes to pitch.
2. Jeremiah Jackson makes his first MLB start at 2B.
3. Dylan Beavers in the lineup. Will Albernaz pull him vs a LHP late in the game?
March 28, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Three things to watch today:
1. Orioles slugged .581 on high-ride 4SFBs up in the zone last year (2nd in MLB). That's where Taj Bradley likes to pitch.
2. Jeremiah Jackson makes his first MLB start at 2B.
3. Dylan Beavers in the lineup. Will Albernaz pull him vs a LHP late in the game?
1. Orioles slugged .581 on high-ride 4SFBs up in the zone last year (2nd in MLB). That's where Taj Bradley likes to pitch.
2. Jeremiah Jackson makes his first MLB start at 2B.
3. Dylan Beavers in the lineup. Will Albernaz pull him vs a LHP late in the game?
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Just a reminder that @oriolesontheverge.bsky.social and @lockedonorioles.bsky.social are doing a live show prior to the game on Sunday.
Come out to support them and say hi to the rest of Birdland.
Come out to support them and say hi to the rest of Birdland.
March 27, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Just a reminder that @oriolesontheverge.bsky.social and @lockedonorioles.bsky.social are doing a live show prior to the game on Sunday.
Come out to support them and say hi to the rest of Birdland.
Come out to support them and say hi to the rest of Birdland.
The Orioles bullpen definitely still has questions, but I think it's a really good sign that they just took the guys with the best stuff and highest upside (Hiraldo and Nunez) over the guys who had less roster flexibility (Suarez and Kowar).
March 25, 2026 at 5:05 PM
The Orioles bullpen definitely still has questions, but I think it's a really good sign that they just took the guys with the best stuff and highest upside (Hiraldo and Nunez) over the guys who had less roster flexibility (Suarez and Kowar).