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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It's officially opening week of the MLB season and The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino put a bow on Orioles spring training by giving six things they learned while the team was in Florida. They also talk news and notes from Sunday's exhibition game against the Nationals, including the latest injury updates and their impressions of the renovations at Camden Yards.

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Who did the Orioles get in Pete Alonso, their $155 million man? The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich, Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino discuss Matt's recent feature on Baltimore's new first baseman and the impact he's expected to make in their clubhouse. The guys also discuss Maxx Crosby's video revealing details on how the Ravens' trade for him broke down and give their Final Four picks for The Sun's "Ultimate Baltimore Bracket."

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The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino take a stab at predicting the Orioles' opening day lineup and go over the latest news and notes from spring training. They then recap Trey Hendrickson's introductory news conference with the Ravens.

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If your head is still spinning from all the Ravens-Maxx Crosby drama this week, you're not alone. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich, Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino sit down to unpack the entire saga that somehow saw Trey Hendrickson land in Baltimore. They also talk news and notes from the first official day of NFL free agency and finish out with a segment on Chris Davis being elected to the Orioles Hall of Fame.

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With Maxx Crosby in the fold, where does the Ravens' salary cap stand? What's their biggest priority now heading into free agency? The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn answer five lingering questions in the aftermath of the blockbuster trade.

The guys then introduce the Chirp Meter, a new segment to assess how aggressive the Orioles should be in pursuing extensions with some of their biggest players this spring. Tune in to see where they land on Trevor Rogers, Gunnar Henderson, Adley Rutschman and more.

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