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Leading Off

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

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This Week on the Socials

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 sample size it is!

Even with some regression, Rogers appears to be an unusual bright spot going into 2026 – here’s hoping the Orioles continue to add to the rotation. Failing to (try to) do so will certainly lead to his season ending in injury.

Third Base: Who are these guys?

This isn’t a cute “who the hell is Steve Pearce?” situation. This is a legitimate “who the hell are these guys?”

Now that the Orioles have gone full fire sale mode, they have not pulled up exciting young talent from their farm system. Instead, they have filled the roster with names that… someone has to recognize.

Home Plate: CHAOS

Jake has unlocked the secret to watching the Orioles for the remainder of the 2025 season: stop rooting for victories, and start rooting for chaos. Not only will the games be more fun, but you are less likely to be sad about negative outcomes that way.

Scott, of course, applies some logic to the situation, and puts us all back on track.

Fantasy Boss

After declaring a first half champion (you know, like the minors?) we started this competition all square. The category was OPS. Jake took Jordan Westburg (.799) and Scott went with Jackson Holliday (.499).

With the score now 1-0 in Jake’s favor, Scott has doubled down on OPS.

Jake’s selection: Adley Rutschman

Scott’s pick: Alex Jackson

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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Episode 414: So Far Gone