The Birdy Breakdown - Podcast Covering All Things Baltimore Orioles

The 2025 MLB season is here, and the Baltimore Orioles are gearing up for another run at the AL East crown! In this special season preview episode of  The Birdy Breakdown Podcast , Elakai and Nelson dive deep into the O’s roster, breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of the starting rotation, bullpen, and lineup. With Grayson Rodriguez and Kyle Bradish sidelined, can Zach Eflin and Charlie Mo...

In this episode, Nelson, Elakai, and Matt analyze the Orioles losses and additions from the Trade Deadline, discuss who should be the new closer, and compare their Orioles Mt. Rushmores.

Jacob and Nelson recap the Orioles' series win against the Mariners. They discuss Felix Bautista's dominance; Cedric Mullins's importance to the team; and the sneaky pickup of newly acquired reliever, Jacob Webb. Padres Preview.

Joined by Valerie Preactor from 98 Rock and WBal News Radio, Jack, Jacob, and Nelson answer questions from their followers. They discuss: the Orioles' team MVP, Gunnar Henderson's ROTY chances, the Orioles' unexpected success, and Heston Kjerstad's potential MLB debut.

Nelson and Jacob answer questions from followers. Including: Which Orioles are deserving of making the All-Star team; Should the Orioles extend Austin Hays after his scorching hot start to the season; What are some potential pitching targets this trade deadline; And what will the Orioles lineup look like, after the trade deadline.

Jacob and Nelson recap a tough series loss to the Cubs, and discuss crucial questions that need immediate answers if the Orioles wish to fight for an American League East crown against the red-hot Tampa Bay Rays.

In this episode, Nelson, Jacob, and Elakai recap the Orioles’ series win against the Toronto Blue Jays. The group addresses a few key questions, takeaways, and their thoughts as a whole. They preview the upcoming three-game set on the North side of Chicago against the Cubs. The episode finishes with a new segment... stay tuned.

In this episode, Nelson, Elakai, James, and Jacob discuss their thoughts on the Orioles' weekend sweep over the lowly Kansas City Royals. The group also discusses the recent resurgence of Gunnar Henderson - winning the AL Player of the Week. The group rounds out the episode by previewing the upcomong Toronto Blue Jays series and talking about all things Baltimore Orioles.

In this episode of the Birdy Breakdown podcast, Nelson, Elakai, James, and Jacob all join forces to talk about the Orioles' month of May and give out some monthly awards. The group also discusses the upcoming schedule in June and the upcoming series in Milwaukee, against the Brewers.

The Talkin' Orioles crew recaps the Orioles' convincing 10-9 win on Opening Day against the Boston Red Sox.

We're finally back! In this episode of "The Birdy Breakdown" Nelson and Elakai are joined by James and Jacob from Talkin' Orioles to discuss roster and season predictions! All this and much more are discussed in this episode of the pod.

Nelson and Jacob recap the first week of spring training in Sarasota, as well as explore the potential makeup of the Orioles' bullpen this upcoming season. 

Nelson breaks down the Orioles roster heading into Spring Training and Opening Day. Additionally, he hosts a special questions from followers segment. 

In this episode, Nelson, Elakai, and Jacob go over the Orioles' past month, recap the A's series from this past weekend, answer Q&A questions sent in from their followers, and cap off this episode with a preview of a very pivotal series: at home against the Toronto Blue Jays. 

In this episode, co-host Elakai Anela is joined by two special guests from IG: OriolesMountasterclass and OffsetOrioles to recap the Orioles series, talk about Baltimore's recent prospect promotion(s) in their farm system, and preview the A's series as well as look at the updated Wild Card Standings/Postseason Race.

In this episode of "TheBirdyBreakdown", Nelson and Elakai recap the Astros series and give their thoughts on Baltimore's weekend series win. They go over questions from followers, and round off this episode with a classic series preview; this time against the Cleveland Guardians!

In this episode of "TheBirdyBreakdown", Nelson and Elakai are joined by a special guest: Jacob Kemp from Talkin' Orioles. Elakai recaps the White Sox Series, along with Nelson and Jacob. All the boys give their opinions and discuss when they think prized prospect, Gunnar Henderson, will debut. In the final segment, we talk about the Orioles upcoming series in Houston against a former friend, Trey...

The Orioles look to continue their momentum, after losing 2 out of 3 in the Trop against the Rays. The week is filled with action, starting in Toronto against the Blue Jays and ending in Williamsport vs the Red Sox. Elakai Anela, the owner of OriolesUnified and host of this pod, will also dive a little deeper into possible reasons why Ryan McKenna should start over Austin Hays. Elakai will also pr...

We host a Q & A with Depressed Orioles Fan (Instagram), after the Orioles finished off a forgetful weekend at the Trop.  As they've done countless times this season, the Orioles look to brush off their losing ways and rebound in a big way against the Blue Jays to cap off their seven-game roadtrip.  

After taking 2 of 3 against Pittsburgh, the Toronto Blue Jays came into town, seeking to separate themselves from Baltimore in the AL East Standings.  However, this was not the case as the Orioles swept Toronto in an abbreviated 2 game series.  After a brief homestand, the Birds begin a stretch of 7 straight divisional games on the road, which will make or break their playoff hopes. &nbs...

In the midst of trading the heart and soul of the franchise in Trey Mancini and All-Star closer Jorge Lopez, Baltimore finds itself facing off against the Texas Rangers as they compete for a wild card spot in the loaded American League.  While the Orioles sent away major contributors, they acquired legitimate young studs in return; see where we slot the new guys in our updated Orioles' Top 30...

The Orioles capped off a successful month of July with a less successful weekend series against a below-average Red's club.  Dropping to .500 on the year, Baltimore continues their road trip in Arlington, TX, against the Rangers in hopes of keeping their playoff aspirations alive.  

Elakai and Nelson break down the Orioles’ 4 game series vs. Tampa Bay and preview the impending August 2 Trade Deadline, as well as the upcoming 3 games in Cincinnati.