The Orioles cemented Shane Baz as a key part of their core with a five-year, $68 million extension ahead of the right-hander's team debut. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn discussed the deal, his first outing and other news and notes from the Orioles' season-opening series win over the Minnesota Twins.

In the back half of the show, the guys discuss the Ravens teasing "The Next Flight" slogan for their new era under Jesse Minter, John Harbaugh making more odd comments about his final season in Baltimore and the upcoming fifth-year option deadline for wide receiver Zay Flowers.

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The Orioles are 1-0 to start the season after beating the Minnesota Twins, 2-1, on opening day Thursday. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino grab a couple of seats at Camden Yards after the game to talk about Trevor Rogers' performance, some clutch hitting from Blaze Alexander and the vibes of the season opener.

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Opening day has arrived and The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino preview the 2026 season by giving their predictions for the Orioles' win total, divisional races, awards and more. They also break down the club's opening day roster, including some surprise cuts in the bullpen.

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