Leading Off

We’re on a tight “pitch clock” on this episode. Next, we’re going to invoke ghost podcasters.

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

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This Week on the Twitters

Making her impact on the game of baseball.

We mic’d up Assistant General Manager Eve Rosenbaum and followed her through a day in her life. pic.twitter.com/Y2Sj54pIuA

— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) March 8, 2023

Think it's almost time to drop some designs for the '23 Collection

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Hey, has anyone talked about the pitch clock yet? Would love to hear endless pitch clock opinions #pitchclock

— Matt Kremnitzer (@mattkremnitzer) March 5, 2023

Adley Rutschman blocking pitches other catchers missed

+18 blocks above average in 2022

Best catcher in baseball on Statcast's new blocking leaderboard: https://t.co/vTHOtypbA1 pic.twitter.com/78wY5iieQX

— David Adler (@_dadler) March 7, 2023

Around the Bases

First Base: Rules in Action

We have complained about some of the new MLB rules for 2023, but now we are starting to see the rules play out in actual baseball games (rather than in theory). So… how good/bad are these rule changes?

Put yourself on the clock and get shiftfaced with us, as we see where the rubber meets the rules.

Second Base: World Baseball Classic

The WBC is back, and we are fans of the tournament.

Of particular interest, we’re looking forward to seeing what the Czech Republic (Czechia) has to offer. Also, team USA might not be The Dream Team, but they are an exciting group of players.

The Dominican Republic also looks completely stacked. Do yourself a favor and watch some WBC games this winter/spring.

Third Base: Spring Training So Far

We’ve seen so little… so what can we say about what we have not yet seen?

Home Plate: Adieu Adieu

With Dempsey’s closing at the ballpark, what should the Orioles do with that space? We have one immediate thought for the new use for this space.

Truth or Truth

We rip off late night comedy bits and dive back into an old favorite, as we play an intense version of Truth or Truth. It’s a good thing, because we’re in the most truthful shape of our lives.

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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