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The team is underwhelming, but the organization has really lost its mind. Fun times for Orioles fans!







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I have some exciting news! I've been selected by MLB to become an Official Member of the new 'MLB Fan Council', representing both the Orioles & MLB Europe international fans. It's a real honour & I'm looking forward to sharing more with you all about it over the coming months!— British Orioles (@britishorioles.bsky.social) 2025-08-14T11:12:37.110Z





Out at the Aberdeen Ironbirds game for probably the last time while they’re an affliated team— NPB Card Guy (@npbcardguy.bsky.social) 2025-08-05T23:42:46.073Z





#Orioles announce plans for the Cal Ripken Jr. 2131 Anniversary Celebration on Sept. 6.A ton of former players and Commissioner Rob Manfred set to be in attendance.Ripken will be driven around warning track in red Corvette convertible.Ryan Ripken to throw out 1st pitch.— Jake Rill (@jakerill.bsky.social) 2025-08-14T13:57:09.817Z








One Word Answers











After a recent game, the Orioles sent Jake a survey, which included a request to describe the Orioles in one word. This was… dangerous.



So we took the answers to the pod. Feel free to share some of yours with us!







Around the Bases











First Base: Ticket Debacle



The Orioles have lost their minds if they think that fans are going to pony up for a massive increase to the cost of season tickets, er, “Birdland Memberships” at a time when the team shows no serious plans of ever… having a plan.



For a team with no notable players on multi-year deals (only Tyler O’Niell, who has an opt out), this team is demanding an increase in commitment from its most loyal fans.



This would be less upsetting if the team were winning. And competent. But from the looks of things, the team is turning away its 13-game plan holders for 40 or 81-game ticket holders who may simply not exist.



Second Base: Trevor Rogers



Trevor Rogers has been a joy to watch this season. Sure, he hasn’t been here for much of it, but his 11 starts are beginning to form a sample size… and what a s...

Leading Off







After the All Star break, it’s clear that this team is who we thought they were. Bummer.







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This segment has been cancelled this week, due to financial considerations. No other reasons… simply a financial decision. No really, don’t look behind the curtain, don’t think critically. Financial. Reasons.







Around the Bases











First Base: Hug Watch



Who stays? Who goes? And how does this trade deadline feel different than ghosts of deadlines past?



Second Base: Draft Business



The Orioles got some things right, some things wrong, and some things we’ll never know. Probably, right?



Third Base: The Core



Much like a personal trainer, we’re curious as to whether our core is strong enough. Also – is it the Fab Five, or the Jackson Five?



Home Plate: It’s all a simulation



We have a few simulation games that may prepare you to be an Oriole fan.







Fantasy Boss











You know what? This is getting silly. Let’s just call it like some of the minor leagues do, and crown a first half champion, and go forward for some meaningful games in September. Jake is crowned the early winner, and play begins anew at 0-0.



This week’s category is OPS.



Jake went with Jordan Westburg, Scott went with Jackson Holliday.







Who will own it?







Blowing the Save











Most podcasts try to end on a high note – the perfect coda to a quality program. That’s just not our style. Each week, we’ll end on a weak note, blowing the save with an item that didn’t quite fit into the episode, or something they simply need to get off their chests. It’s our version of taking the ball and pulling a Kevin Gregg.







Your Turn







Love it? Hate it? Confused? Let us, and other listeners, know! As always, we appreciate the support.



Please leave a rating and review for our show, wherever you get your podcasts, whether it be Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube Music, or… wherever!



You can email the show – contact at birdseyeviewbaltimore dot com, and find us all over social media. We’re on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Snapchat, and while it’s still legal to do so, we’re on the Tiks and the Toks. But while free speech is still in fact free, we are settling in nicely over at Orioles Bluesky @birdseyviewbal.

Welcome to the BEVys!



The BEVy Awards are back! What are the BEVys, you ask? The BEVys are a mid-season awards show in which we (and some of our friends in the Bird-O’s-sphere) hand out faux awards. You see, there is no real hardware, and no one is there to accept. The BEVys are a little bit like Who’s Line Is It, Anyway in the fact that the games are made up and the points don’t matter.







The Presenters



This year’s show features appearances by other fantastic content creators in the Bird-Os-Sphere:




* Eutaw Street Report



* Bird Notice



* The Baseball Widows



* Zach Wilt



* The Baltimore Banner



* The Roar From 34



* Bird’s Eye View








The Awards…



The 13th Annual BEVys feature the following awards:




* The Forgotten Man Award



* The Trade Deadline Award



* The You’re Too Old For This **** Award



* The Rock Bottom Award



* The Pleasant Surprise Award



* The Lewin Diaz Award for the Best Offseason Transient



* The Muppet of a Man Award



* The 2025 Slogan Award








Many Thanks!



The BEVys provides us an excellent opportunity to stop and smell the roses. We enjoy producing this podcast beyond measure, and we have many people to thank for making the effort possible, and for making it so much fun. Please know that there are too many people not listed here that are vital to what we do, and ensuring that we laugh so hard along the way. We apologize for not mentioning everyone by name (but the show is already long enough).



That being said, we would like to thank:




* The “Voice of the BEVys,” Jovial Jay Shepard.



* The many contributors to this show, and collaborators in the Bird-O’s-Sphere, at large. It seems that all the people we meet who create Orioles content online are generous with their time and talents, and know how to have a good time.



* OBP Apparel, for our sweet logo.



* The artists who provide our show music on a weekly basis: Songs from the Moon – Watching the Orioles (Bird’s Eye View theme song)



* Black Dog Prowl – No Robots (interstitial music)



* The Last Year – Mania (interstitial music)



* Our wives, the Baseball Widows, who encourage our passions and tolerate our podcast-related absences.



* Bird’s Eye View listeners. There may be no accounting for your taste, but we appreciate the opportunity to share in your Orioles fandom experience. It’s been fun getting to know you through the years, and to share our lack of insight and baseless opinions along the way. Thanks for making this a rewarding experience.

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Are the Orioles good? No? Could they be? No? Bummer.







Trade Deficit











We go sans format to talk about the day’s Orioles news. The Birds swept a doubleheader, which made us wonder if the Orioles were good. And if they were not good, if they could be good. And if they could not be good, then… what?



We also discuss the departure of Bryan Baker, and what the return haul (a 37th pick) means for the Orioles’ stable of draft picks in 2025.







Blowing the Save











Most podcasts try to end on a high note – the perfect coda to a quality program. That’s just not our style. Each week, we’ll end on a weak note, blowing the save with an item that didn’t quite fit into the episode, or something they simply need to get off their chests. It’s our version of taking the ball and pulling a Kevin Gregg.







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Love it? Hate it? Confused? Let us, and other listeners, know! As always, we appreciate the support.



Please leave a rating and review for our show, wherever you get your podcasts, whether it be Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube Music, or… wherever!



You can email the show – contact at birdseyeviewbaltimore dot com, and find us all over social media. We’re on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Snapchat, and while it’s still legal to do so, we’re on the Tiks and the Toks. But while free speech is still in fact free, we are settling in nicely over at Orioles Bluesky @birdseyviewbal.

Leading Off







Is anyone still healthy? Can anyone pitch? 2025 is weird, man.







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Luis Guevara, a 19-year-old Orioles minor league player, has died after a crash involving jet skis on Sunday, the team announced. www.thebaltimorebanner.com/sports/oriol…— Andy Kostka (@afkostka.bsky.social) 2025-06-18T03:16:25.762Z





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Orioles suck I’m gonna go get ice cream instead— Duke Hill (@oriolebird.bsky.social) 2025-06-17T00:55:27.173Z





Your boys are so young they have no idea what a good manager looks like huh. They don't remember Buck? Can't believe the way they were glazing Hyde 😭— Eutaw Street Report (@eutawstreport.bsky.social) 2025-06-13T23:53:23.199Z








Keeping Receipts











We talk with Liz Thompson, SABR member and creator of fantastic scorebooks at Diamond Scorecard Designs. Follow her on Bluesky at lizzierie.



We discuss the joys of scoring baseball games – even if this season is not one for which we would like to keep receipts.







Around the Bases











First Base: Disaster Strikes



Wednesday’s game was a possible all-time implosion. After scoring eight runs by the second inning, the O’s packed their bats, and then handed the pitching staff a lighter. Ultimately losing 12-8 in a minor league stadium felt very appropriate.



Second Base: So… this has to be it, right?



Whether it was a good idea or not, the Orioles’ somewhat improved play over the last couple of weeks had led us to casually look at the standings – particularly the AL Wild Card race. Was it truly outlandish to think the Orioles could erase a 6.5 game deficit?



Third Base: RELEASE THE KRAKEN!



Gary Sanchez is back, so… that’s good?



With seemingly more Orioles on the IL than on the active roster, it is good to see that the team is starting to more closely resemble the squad Mike Elias envisioned.

Leading Off








* Step 1: Despair



* Step 2: Assume we’re playoff bound



* Step 3: Reality Check



* Step 4: ????



* Step 5: Profit












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Orioles top prospect Samuel Basallo went deep for Triple-A Norfolk this afternoon.That's his 14th homer of the year, putting him in a tie for the International League lead. Basallo has played only 41 games for the Tides this season.— Sam Dykstra (@samdykstramilb.bsky.social) 2025-06-12T18:46:13.069Z





The Orioles beat the Tigers, 10-1. It was the first time since Opening Day the Orioles scored 10+ runs (12).— Mr. Baseball (and some football) (@baseball-history.com) 2025-06-12T17:20:16.343Z





Country singer Riley Green is taking batting practice right now at Camden Yards as several #Orioles players watch on.Green is performing at Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore later tonight.— Jake Rill (@jakerill.bsky.social) 2025-06-12T20:16:45.889Z





Emmanuel Rivera has cleared outright waivers and accepted an assignment to Triple-A Norfolk. #orioles— (@rochkubatko.bsky.social) 2025-06-12T19:53:12.010Z





@theyarejett.bsky.social MASN just sent me an email telling me that my access to MASN qualifies for MLB app access to games. The main benefit to me is that the MLB app allows me to use the radio feed for the sound. So I get synced up Charlie and Dave on my TV. I'm in baseball heaven!— Rachael Hamlet (@karmamylanta.bsky.social) 2025-06-12T18:55:52.748Z








Around the Bases











First Base: The Suite Life



The Orioles are moving the MASN pre- and post- game shows (you know, while MASN is still a thing…), and they’re moving the press box, to make room for a demo suite.



We’re not against change, we just wonder… wouldn’t winning be a better sales tool?



The O’s are forever changing the ballpark ...

Leading Off



Do not adjust your sets (sets?! what year is this?), but you may experience some positivity in this podcast. Bird’s Eye View is not responsible or any feelings of relief or hope you may experience while reflecting on the past week of Orioles Baseball.











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really loving this gay orioles thing 4-0 this month can't complain— tired (@sorority.bsky.social) 2025-06-05T23:33:59.763Z




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There are only 8 seasons in the #Rockies 33 year history where they won 80+ games #Colorado #ColoradoRockies #Denver— (@zanananananabatman.bsky.social) 2025-03-28T21:47:39.106Z





Suddenly the Orioles are flirting with respectability— Eldritch Millennial (@bmorebaker42.bsky.social) 2025-06-05T23:35:25.245Z








Around the Bases







First Base: The Tinkerer



After last week’s first base was devoted to “what’s wrong with Adley?” we spend this week asking ourselves “is Adley back?”



We don’t want to yo-yo too badly, but we are very enthused about the what we saw in this more recent installment of The Tale of Two Adleys.



Second Base: As the Rotation Turns



Up until now, it has not been a good sign if we were talking about the rotation, but Orioles’ starters came up big this week, racking up a lot of innings (two 7 inning starts and a 6.2!), and helping pave the way to a six-game winning streak.



There may not be a true “top of the order” with these five, but the bottom is truly impressing. Here is hoping that they have turned a corner to move into a more respectable norm.



Third Base: The Ryan O’Hearn Appreciation Club



Ryan O’Hearn might be this year’s Ty Wigginton, but he will also be an All Star because he deserves it. O’Hearn has not only led the team’s offense, he has stepped up into a true leadership role when the team has desperately needed that, too.



Is it likely that O’Hearn will return to the Orioles in 2026? No. The pending free agent will want to get paid, and someone else is more likely do pay him than the Orioles are. But that is no reason to keep us from enjoying the good days when they are here.

Leading Off



If you thought things looked bleak before, just you wait until you see what happens next! Welcome to the 2025 Orioles season, which is basically a veiled threat at every turn.











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Orioles in discussions with John Mabry to join their coaching staff. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/639…— Ken Rosenthal (@ken-rosenthal.bsky.social) 2025-05-29T17:40:46.944Z





Heston Kjerstad's closest swing path comps using bat speed, swing tilt & attack angle are Austin Slater, Bo Bichette, Tyler Stephenson. Using that trio of stats within a small +/-, 137 balls have been put in play since 2024, with a .229 BA, .429 SLG. baseballsavant.mlb.com/statcast_sea…— Eno Sarris (@enosarris.bsky.social) 2025-05-23T20:02:31.629Z





the Orioles have some interesting lineup decisions with Cowser and Westburg nearly back. Cowser *was* batting leadoff; now, Holliday is doing well in that role. they also prefer to alternate things by handedness, but Rutschman and Mountcastle haven't hit well for a long time now— Matt Kremnitzer (@mattkremnitzer.bsky.social) 2025-05-29T18:57:18.348Z





After tonight's 3-for-17 performance the Orioles' team batting average with RISP is now .199.— Joel (@joelskeetsos.bsky.social) 2025-05-29T02:18:25.562Z





Watching the #Orioles is like seeing a horrific car wreck & paying $80 for the right to stick around to see them pull out the body parts, piece by piece.— Earl F***ing Weaver (@earlfckinweaver.bsky.social) 2025-05-24T18:32:21.488Z








Around the Bases







First Base: The Not-quite Medical Wing



Is Adley hurt? Is that the reason he’s not playing up to our expectations? This is a question we are asking ourselves far too often. Adley took a ball off the mask, and we can’t pretend that is an injury that doesn’t matter. But how long will it take him to overcome it? How long do we wait before saying THIS is the real Adley Rutschman?



This is not fun.



Second Base: Are we really excited for Trevor Rogers?

Leading Off



With all the rain, we couldn’t even get a washout for any of these games the Orioles ended up losing. Welcome to the 2025 season, where the alternate programming is preferable to the real stuff.











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Tyler O'Neill, the Orioles' highest-paid position player, is now slashing .190/.283/.329 for the season. He has not homered since March 31 and has 15 total hits this year, against 26 strikeouts.— Joel (@joelskeetsos.bsky.social) 2025-05-15T19:27:38.047Z





No man has broken my heart as deep as the 2025 Orioles have.— Carla (@carla85.bsky.social) 2025-05-15T19:40:26.571Z





I'm glad the Baltimore Orioles were good for about 2.5 years now we can go back to being absolutely fucking shit— flak (@flakker.bsky.social) 2025-05-15T19:39:29.599Z





Orioles record overLast 162 games: 78-84Last 100 games: 44-56 (71-win pace over full season)Last 81: 34-47 (68-win pace)They have been a bad team for a full year & are quickly getting worseHyde has to be fired today, not all his fault but you can't fire the players. Something has to change— Formerly FoxForceFlacco (@bmoreorless.bsky.social) 2025-05-15T19:24:31.397Z





foolishly assumed id already probably seen the worst orioles team in my lifetime but those 2018 orioles are getting NERVOUS— Baltimore is fine (@nafer.bsky.social) 2025-05-15T18:52:33.571Z








Around the Bases







First Base: Does anything matter?



Rose, Jackson, and fifteen others are now eligible for the Hall of Fame. And, like many things in 2025, it appears to have been done for an audience of one. Yuck, all around.



Second Base: High A Ball Drama



Aberdeen… Frederick… who will own it?



Third Base: OK, I guess we’ll talk about the Orioles



Is the window closing? What is the strategy moving forward?



Home Plate: What do WE do from here?



How do fans enjoy the season when the season is unenjoyable?

Leading Off



Welp. After the Orioles lost (yet again) this afternoon, the BEV boys were in quite a mood when they recorded this podcast.











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Derek Shelton has been relieved of his duties as Pirates Manager.Pirates Bench Coach, Don Kelly, has been named manager.— Pittsburgh Pirates (@pirates.com) 2025-05-08T16:40:41.566Z





Who else hitting refresh— To Love a Mariner Podcast (@toloveamariner.bsky.social) 2025-05-08T17:01:52.778Z





Luis F. Castillo traded to the Orioles.— MLB NEWS (@fantasymlbnews.bsky.social) 2025-05-08T02:56:28.379Z





look, i know things are bad right now. but after a few more key players return from injury, the Orioles will only lose 98 instead of 101— Matt Kremnitzer (@mattkremnitzer.bsky.social) 2025-05-08T19:28:42.677Z








Baseball Widows on Mother’s Day







The Baseball Widows make their annual appearance on Bird’s Eye View, and brought a little backup. With Kylie and Henry (both 14) in tow, there was a little judgement in the room as the kids awarded some superlatives to the parents in the room.



Welcome to Bird’s Eye View: we’re here to make things a little uncomfortable.







Airing of Grievances







Look, on another day, we might have gone around the bases and talked about the various things going on in Orioles Baseball. But after a heart-breaking loss, we had to take a hard look at Orioles Baseball and ask ourselves “what needs to change?”



We look at it from the perspective of change with:




* Ownership



* The executives



* The manager



* The Roster



* Fans




Things didn’t get dark, but we certainly wouldn’t recommend reading by this episode.







Fantasy Boss







Jake won. We guess.

Leading Off



Oh, I’m sorry – did you want to enjoy some Orioles Baseball this season? Were you looking forward to 2.5 hours of escapism every night? WELL YOU’LL GET NOTHING, AND YOU’LL LIKE IT.











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New: Mid-Atlantic Sports Network is debuting MASN+ today, a direct-to-consumer streaming model to allow fans who cut the cable cord to watch games. No blackouts, all Orioles and Nationals games, now available via streaming. Read: www.thebaltimorebanner.com/sports/oriol…— Andy Kostka (@afkostka.bsky.social) 2025-04-21T13:55:16.641Z





Brandon Hyde really said “I'm really happy with how we played” after last night’s loss. What in the actual hell? This isn’t little league big dog. Give me a break. I’m all about trying to find the positives, and last night there were some. But you don’t walk away from that game happy.— chirping bird (@chrpngbrd.bsky.social) 2025-04-24T12:53:40.717Z





Who should Orioles fans be mad at? | MAILBAG #Orioles— Rich Dubroff (@richdubroffmlb.bsky.social) 2025-04-24T13:54:34.778Z





Orioles had more runs scored than relievers used!— Josh (@jjlinnjj.bsky.social) 2025-04-24T01:59:53.874Z




Around the Bases







First Base: Oh no, we suck again!



Look, everything sucks right now. It’s not fun to watch Orioles Baseball. It’s not fun to listen to Orioles Baseball. It is not fun to attend Orioles Baseball. 



And there is no real hope in sight. There is nothing significantly different about this team than there was two weeks ago when we said “man this is awful, but we won’t really be in trouble until June.”



This offense is not clicking. The pitching is not pitching. It’s just… oof.







Second Base: The Drubbing



The Orioles got beat 24-2, and it was… not fun to watch. We highly doubt that this is rock bottom for the Orioles 2025 season, but it was pretty ugly. That being the case… what did we see?







Third Base: Throwing, not Pitching



Let’s start with the good news: Tomoyuki Sugano has looked pretty good the last two starts, including an absolute gem (after it wasn’t).

Leading Off



We had originally planned some content for this show, but we can’t seem to pull it up. Try refreshing, and let us know if you get anything.











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I just think it would be nice if the Orioles were fun to watch more than once or twice a week.— vivi (@volty.bsky.social) 2025-04-09T20:29:48.412Z





Man, #Orioles Bluesky is a lot more miserable than I would have expected. every day the discourse is just a huge bummer— natty poe (@nattyboh.bsky.social) 2025-04-09T16:32:11.934Z





#orioles final offer to Corbin Burnes was 4 years, $180 million per a source.— (@rochkubatko.bsky.social) 2025-04-08T23:02:52.788Z





I hope whomever has the replay in the Orioles-Diamondbacks game is telling the on field umpires that they are abysmal at their jobs and should be ashamed.— Craig Brown (@craigbrownkc.bsky.social) 2025-04-09T03:38:29.307Z




Error: Segment Not Found







We tried to pull an Around the Bases segment up, but we got a 404: Episode Not Found error.



Instead, we talk about the Current Troubles, and ask ourselves how long it might last, and whether it really matters anyway.



This isn’t just cope. We’d admit if it was just cope.



The season’s first nine games were full of a lot of non-competitive baseball on a number of fronts. The starting pitching wasn’t pitching, the hitting wasn’t hitting, and the bats weren’t even torpedoes. Like… what are we even doing?







Fantasy Boss







Fantasy Boss is tied up at 1-1, as Scott correctly predicted that Ryan Mountcastle would out BABIP Jake’s pick, Cedric Mullins. It is interesting, though, that both players were #1 and #2 on the team in the category this week.



Jake picked the category of DONGS as palate cleanser this week. Scott chose Ryan Mountcastle and Jake went with Tyler O’Neill.







Who will own it?







Blowing the Save

Leading Off



The 2025 season is upon us, and… well, it’s been something. Are these unprecedented times?











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Major League Baseball must've decided that a working streaming service is DEI and stopped supporting it.— Craig Calcaterra (@craigcalcaterra.bsky.social) 2025-03-27T19:50:02.159Z





I feel ya Uncle Charlie, like all us geriatric millennials we’re running on fumes by about 8:30pm.— Chris B. (@baltoskyline.bsky.social) 2025-03-29T00:27:51.030Z





— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors.bsky.social) 2025-03-30T13:23:11Z





If you’re giggling at Ben’s convo about this torpedo bat you are inappropriate aka my kind of person— Kerry (@kerrylyn130.bsky.social) 2025-04-02T23:18:14.750Z





Jeez looks like I’m already gonna have to unfollow people and it’s only opening day. I miss the kinder gentler days of Baseball BlueSky when we were all just happy to be here and away from the animosity of Baseball Twitter. I’m gonna try to be better on here, but more of this stuff, no promises.— Winston (@wrigs.bsky.social) 2025-03-27T19:30:56.632Z




Around the Bases







First Base: Ker-thump!



The Orioles start the season 3-4 after suffering a series loss at home versus the Red Sox.  And Birdland seems ready to blow.  



Folks have been focusing on the lack of certifiable ace and the rotation currently ranks 28th in ERA (6.35)



This is something folks were worried about all offseason, but how noticeable and concerned should we after the first week?



In the meantime, has the bullpen been a surprise?







Second Base: Thwomp



Meanwhile the Orioles offense has had some big games, followed by cold games.




* 12 runs, then 2



* 9 runs, then 1 



* 8 runs, then 0



* Followed by a 4 spot today.




The Orioles have already grounded into 7 double p...

Leading Off



It has been… too long











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#Orioles announce that Rule 5 Draft selection RHP Juan Nuñez has cleared waivers and been returned from the San Diego Padres. He has been assigned to Minor League camp.— Jake Rill (@jakerill.bsky.social) 2025-03-25T22:10:49.089Z





No way this new logo from the Chesapeake Oyster Catchers is an accident— Cody Tapp (@codybtapp.bsky.social) 2025-03-21T21:05:00.626Z





less than 24 hours away till we get to read eachother’s overly toxic posts about the lineup and how the O’s not getting a hit in the third inning means the season’s over.— chirping bird (@chrpngbrd.bsky.social) 2025-03-26T20:43:04.523Z





If Monday’s home opener is rained out, what time are we thinking they play Tuesday? Trying to figure work stuff out lol #orioles— Carla (@carla85.bsky.social) 2025-03-26T20:25:27.861Z





Jordan Westburg took ground balls at 2nd, Ramon Urias at 3rd, Jackson Holliday and Livan Soto at SS #orioles— (@rochkubatko.bsky.social) 2025-03-26T19:52:33.381Z




Around the Bases







First Base: Surprise, surprise!



We didn’t think there would be many surprises with the roster, as most questions were largely settled. But injuries have created a few surprises.




* Cade Povich makes the team AND starts the home opener



* Gibby is back!



* Jackson Holliday at SS



* Relievers from way-back machine








Second Base: How do you solve a problem like Heston



All of the roster prognostication has a line somewhere about the fact that the Orioles want Kjerstad to get a lot of at bats in 2025, but the question is where they could possibly put him. 



How does Heston Kjerstad find at-bats for the Baltimore Orioles this season?







Third Base: New Sights and Sounds



There are plenty of new sights and sounds at the ballpark this season:...

Leading Off



Spring Training has begun, and the Orioles are… you know… doing stuff. There may not be many position battles, so the team’s primary opponent is injury.











Drink of the Week







Join us for the Drink of the Week, and let us know how you’re consoling yourself as you watch the O’s. Find us on Untappd




* magn8606



* jakee4025








This Week on the Socials




Is the starting rotation for the Orioles already set? Knock on wood, but it looks that way.— Baltimore Banner Sports (@sports.thebaltimorebanner.com) 2025-02-28T22:39:01.820Z





Jackson Holliday demolished this pitch for a two-run home run— Andy Kostka (@afkostka.bsky.social) 2025-02-28T19:29:52.810Z





happy 9 year anniversary to this. lol.— chirping bird (@chrpngbrd.bsky.social) 2025-02-24T02:41:21.395Z




Around the Bases







First Base: The Need for Speed



Most Spring Training sound bytes are useless, but Brandon Hyde mentioned that he would like to see some of his guys work to add more stolen bases to the mix. Have stolen bases truly been a missing component in the Orioles’ game?



Second Base: Overreactions to Tomoyuki Sugano



Are we going to love translator Yuto Sakurai as much as Brandon Quionnes? Sugano pitched as well as one could have hoped. But… will it be enough? If he can be a 4th-5th starter in the AL East, then he will have held up his end of the bargain.



Third Base: Too Early for Rosturbation?



There really aren’t that many roster spots in question this year. But who is on the bubble? We unravel the least of the mysteries.



Home Plate: ABS in Spring Training



MLB has tried the ABS pitch challenge system in the independent leagues, they’ve toyed with it in the minors, and in 2025, they have introduced it in Spring Training. Here at Bird’s Eye View, we think that it’s here, and it’s spectacular.







Opportunities







Every once in a while, the Orioles put out job listings, and we look at them. But we have seen nothing like the current opportunities available for Live Hot Dog Race enthusiasts.







Blowing the Save







Most podcasts try to end on a high note – the perfect coda to a quality program. That’s just not our style. Each week, we’ll end on a weak note,

Leading Off



The Orioles’ offseason is progressing as everyone should have expected, rather than how they should have hoped. And now we have to learn to love Tyler O’Neill and hope he hits bombs.











Drink of the Week







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* magn8606



* jakee4025








This Week on the Socials




A source with direct knowledge of the matter indicates that the Orioles are boring losers— Matt Kremnitzer (@mattkremnitzer.bsky.social) 2024-12-28T18:02:33.864Z





10000 days ago (August 12, 1997), the Orioles host Oakland and win 8-0 in a game played without a public address announcer. Long-time PA announcer Rex Barney passed away earlier in the day.— Old Baseball News (@oldbaseballnews.bsky.social) 2024-12-28T20:00:00.000Z





Chris Davis will continue to receive deferred payments from the Baltimore Orioles for the next 13 years.He will get:💰 $9.16M/year in 2025💰 $3.5M/year from 2026-2032💰 $1.4M/year from 2033-2037That's over $40M.— Codify Baseball (@codifybaseball.bsky.social) 2024-11-09T03:27:48.822Z




Offseason’s Greetings







The Orioles have have a rather underwhelming offseason. But if you’re looking for “notable” acquisitions, look no farther than:




* The Wall, Part 2 – Right Handed Boogaloo



*  Tyler O’Neill



* Tomoyuki Sugano



* Gary Sanchez



* Sadness




The real stories are in who is NOT here. Yes, we’re talking Corbin Burnes and Anthony Santander. We discuss what the offseason moves mean, what the lack of moves mean, and what “means” means. That’s “means,” not, you know… “Means.”



Are the Orioles trying? Would our 2011 selves have been satisfied with this effort?







We Listen and We Don’t Judge







If there’s one thing we’re proud of when it comes to Bird’s Eye View, it’s that we put silly Orioles musical spoofs out into the universe. If there’s a second thing that we’re proud of, it’s that this show is a safe place for all of us to express some serious lack of insight and baseless opinions.



We’re not sure anyone is listening, but we’re sure you’re judging.



Before the app gets banned,

Leading Off



The O’s clinch a Playoff Birth with a Wild Card series at Home against the Kansas City Royals. Ten years later and things remain the same.











Drink of the Week







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* magn8606



* jakee4025








This Week on the Socials























Around the Bases







First Base: They’re Bad. They’re Good. Rabbit Season. Duck Season.



The Orioles finally did it.  After failing to execute on multiple instances, the Orioles are going to the playoffs.



There’s that Orioles fan urge to say “we’re back” a few series after saying “it’s over.”



Second Base: Bring The Noise?



The Orioles have been phenomenal off the field, with their media production and knack for delightfully engaging with the fanbase. They seem to be all in on the #BeTheNoise campaign, and I appreciate the effort.



But let’s get real. #BeTheNoise is not what we need in this moment.



Ten years after the Royals came into Camden Yards and silenced a thunderous crowd, the Orioles have the opportunity to exorcize some serious demons. After 10 years, we finally have the opportunity to get revenge on a team that ended the season of what was possibly the best Orioles team I ever saw play baseball.



So what is needed for this moment?



Third Base: The Calvary



We have now seen a return of nearly every Orioles player that was hurt through the 2nd half of the season except for Kevin Gausman, I mean Grayson Rodriguez.  



Orioles fans have been saying for a while now that they just needed everyone to be back and let’s see what happens in October.  Well they got their wish.



Which player is the x-factor on this team that will make or break the Orioles chances in October?



Home Plate: O’s vs Royals Wild Card Predictions



How exciting or dark will this upcoming week be in Birdland?







Fantasy Boss







Last (time) was a tie: neither of our selected players hit a dong after dark, and so we remain at 8-6 in Scott’s favor. Because the Orioles season could technically be over by next week, that means we need to get… creative.



This week, we’ll select a category, and not one, but TWO wild cards!!! That’s right. Things are about to get wild… wild card.  

Leading Off



The O’s head to the west coast, which means the return of one of our favorite segments:



Dongs After Dark.







Drink of the Week







Join us for the Drink of the Week, and let us know how you’re consoling yourself as you watch the O’s. Find us on Untappd




* magn8606



* jakee4025








This Week on the Socials












"There's not a team better suited to take advantage."It took three seasons, but the Orioles are finally benefitting from Walltimore more than their opponents. In this week's Orioles reset, the strategy and adjustments that made it happen. https://t.co/plsM5DeBI1— Taylor Lyons (@taylorjlyons) August 26, 2024





It isn't just your imagination. The O's really have been victimized by terrible luck lately. 🟠 BABIP 16 points lower than next worst team🟠 Just a .300 BA on 95+ EV (.500+ is expected)Things *should* turn around 🤞https://t.co/j6vSqskB4h— Eutaw Street Report (@EutawStReport) August 26, 2024








Around the Bases







First Base: Hall of Very, Very Good



Nick Markakis was inducted into the Orioles Hall of Fame, and the heartstrings were tugged. We spend a moment appreciating Nick, and thinking ahead to who might be in the next crop of Orioles Hall of Famers. Are these the good old days? Is good… good enough?



Second Base: Can we trust ANYONE in the bullpen?



While we argue over whether Brandon Hyde is pulling the right levers, can we just spend a second talking about how ugly those levers are?



The Orioles bullpen is a mess, and there are very few guys back there fans can have faith in – and when they can, those guys tend to get overused. It’s the Magic of Orioles Baseball!



Third Base: Will the Taters be overdone?



Anthony Santander has been a huge part of the Orioles’ success in 2024. And it’s a contract year. In the first big test of new ownership, we’ll see whether the Orioles will pull the trigger, and whether they bid against themselves.



We love Tony. He’s our man. But will he be worth the money he will earn on the open market? Here’s hoping both that a fan favorite stays in Baltimore, and also that the team knows when to walk away.



Home Plate: Dongs After Dark



It’s that time again: with the Orioles on the west coast (and the ability to join the Mile High Club directly thereafter!), we read a few synopses of our favorite Orioles-themed scrambled films.



We apologize for nothing.







Fantasy Boss



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