Leading Off

The Orioles continue to hang on to Wild Card relevancy, as the season enters its final stretch. Welcome to Nervous Bird’s Eye View.

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This Week on the Twitters

Solid night for the Orioles, of course, but also the Nationals' grounds crew because they didn't have to use a tarp

— Matt Kremnitzer (@mattkremnitzer) September 14, 2022

As the Orioles approach a record turnaround, Brandon Hyde’s players believe it makes him the obvious choice for American League Manager of the Year.

“There isn’t anybody that’s more deserving for that award than Hyder.” https://t.co/EnvuQ1PlZj

— Nathan Ruiz (@NathanSRuiz) September 15, 2022

MLB 2023 rule changes expected to be voted in Friday: pitch clock, shift restriction, larger bases. Story with @EvanDrellich: https://t.co/CYVzNNVzm9

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) September 8, 2022

Around the Bases

We go Around the Bases to review this week in Orioles Baseball:

First Base: Wild Card Watch

We provide an update on the Orioles’ Wild Card prospects… with a bit of editorialization.

Second Base: 5th Starter

Austin Voth made an appearance in the bullpen this week, which makes us wonder if the rotation is in flux, when it comes to the fifth starter. The O’s have their best three (Lyles, Bradish, Kremer) lined up for the Toronto series. But… do they have any other options for the fifth starter? And might that person own a gas can?

Third Base: Mortal Traits

Adley Rutschman is human, after all. Just ask left-handed pitchers. We talk about whether this is something to lose sleep over, or whether this will round out in the end.

We expand the conversation to cover Cedric Mullins, and his recent struggles against left handed pitching. After switching away from being a switch hitter, and regressing from an all-world career year, what is going on with him and lefties? And will it ever get better?

Home Plate: O’s Media Notes

Last week, Jake whined about the ALL NEW MASN APP. But have you heard us whine about the radio? What about AppleTV?

The media landscape is changing. Who will adapt better: the Orioles, or their fans?

Are You Ready for Some Football (Talk)?

The Baltimore Ravens had our full attention this week, with their exciting Week 1 victory over the NYJ, complete with a reunion with a very elite old friend.

But the Ravens’ ongoing negotiations with Lamar Jackson have us thinking about the Orioles’ upcoming contract negotiations with the next crop of talent. Will they handle this better than they handled Machado? Can they avoid giving away franchise record-setting money to the wrong people (a la Chris Davis)?

Fantasy Boss

The score tightens to 5-4, as Jake came roaring back with a 1-0 dong victory.

This week, the guys expand on their Mortal Trait discussion, and consider the OPS of Cedric Mullins and Adley Rutschman against their weak-side competition. Will Adley out-OPS Cedric against lefties?

Scott took Cedric, Jake gets Adley.

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.

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