Early Birds

If you enjoy seeing the authentic side of podcasting, this episode is for you. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn set out to do a show discussing five of the biggest questions facing the Ravens three weeks out from training camp and preview the Orioles' No. 7 selection in this weekend's MLB draft. They did those things, but follow along as Matt is forced to make multiple venue changes a...

Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is headed to the All-Star Game for the third time of his career after being named to the American League squad over the weekend. The Baltimore Sun’s Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn discuss Rutschman’s 2026 resurgence and how it reaffirms the former No. 1 overall pick is still the Orioles’ face of the franchise. The guys also break down the Orioles’ inability to extend a w...

The Orioles dropped to a season-low nine games under .500 this week. Is this what rock bottom looks like? The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn discuss a rough week for the Orioles and where the club must go from here to even start thinking about a turnaround. The guys also go over some of the latest Ravens news and notes, including the developing situation surrounding the family of vetera...

Mike Elias addressed the media on the state of the Orioles' organization over the weekend. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich breaks down the comments from the president of baseball operations, including his desire for the club to be buyers at the trade deadline and the shutting down of any Adley Rutschman trade rumors. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEar...

Special guest Mike Shildt, former Padres and Cardinals manager and current Orioles upper-level coordinator of instruction, sits down with The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich to talk about the club's shift in player development philosophy with a focus more on improving fundamentals and situation awareness. Shildt also discusses Cal Ripken Jr.'s impact on the organization and the changes that have take...

Just when it seems like the season might be slipping away from them, the Orioles go out and stomp the Dodgers. Baltimore opened its nine-game West Coast trip by losing two of three against the Mariners before winning an improbable series in Los Angeles over the weekend. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino break down where the Orioles stand after a rollercoaster of a week and where...

After the guys took a look at some of the Orioles' top potential trade targets at the deadline, The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn discuss who might be on the move if the team decides to sell come August. Hint: Adley Rutschman isn't one of them. Later in the show, they switch gears to Ravens and run through five veterans entering their age-29 season or older who the team is going to be...

The Orioles are hanging around enough for buying at the trade deadline to be a strong possibility. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn discuss the team's biggest needs and some potential fits on the trade market. Later, they react to Ravens kicker Tyler Loop addressing the media for the first time since his missed Week 18 kick against the Steelers. Join the conversation and connect with...

The Ravens hosted their mandatory minicamp this week for their final organized practices before training camp later this summer. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino discuss Josh's biggest takeaways from the open sessions and break down where there will be open position battles on the depth chart come July. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@Su...

The Orioles were on the wrong end of a controversial no-call in their 6-4 loss to the Blue Jays on Sunday when Ernie Clement evaded a tag by Gunnar Henderson, leading to a five-run rally for Toronto. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino break down the play, reactions from both sides and the umpires' postgame comments. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: yout...

The Ravens hosted their third and final open practice of OTAs this week and the Orioles released their MLB All-Star ballot Wednesday afternoon. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn discuss their final Ravens takeaways from OTAs and dive into the All-Star candidates for the surging O's. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com...

Are the Orioles back? After a 7-3 homestand, the O's suddenly have life in the AL wild-card race. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino pull out the report cards and hand out grades for the Orioles' lineup, rotation, bullpen, defense and baserunning during the month of May. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEar...

Lamar Jackson spoke publicly Wednesday at Ravens' OTAs for the first time since Week 18. A lot has happened since and there was much to unpack. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn discussed QB1's comments, Jesse Minter's peek into his thinking on the center competition and more from Week 2 of the team's voluntary offseason program. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouT...

The Orioles have reached Memorial Day, which means they're just about a third of the way into the 2026 season. With the team coming off a series win over the Detroit Tigers, The Balitmore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino decided to take a snapshot of where players stand. Whose stock has risen or fallen the most since opening day? The guys take a look at six players whose value is trending one...

The Ravens kicked off OTAs this week and The Baltimore Sun's Sam Cohn joins host Matt Weyrich to talk about what he saw at their first open practice, including the absence of Lamar Jackson and some new games instituted by Jesse Minter. Matt, who is calling in from the Tampa airport, then breaks down the Orioles' disastrous series sweep to the Rays. All three major corners of the roster contributed...

Longtime sports business reporter John Ourand of Puck News joins the show to discuss his hometown team, the Orioles. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich asks John for his thoughts on David Rubenstein's tenure as owner and the future of MASN, though not until after they unpack the team's slow start to the 2026 season. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBi...

The Ravens released their 2026 schedule Thursday night and The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino break it all down. Can the Ravens get off to a better start this time? How does their schedule stack up to the rest of the league? The guys discuss before getting into the Orioles' midweek series against the Yankees. Baltimore took two of three, but it wasn't all pretty. Join the conversa...

The Orioles dropped two of three against the Athletics this weekend as their early-season slide continued. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn break down the series, discuss what the Orioles clubhouse believes their winning formula can be and examine Jackson Holliday's potential fit at third base. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twi...

There's a time and place to panic about the Orioles but there's still so much season left to go. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino discuss why it's still way too early to write any MLB obituaries and they check in on where the Ravens stand among AFC North teams now that the NFL draft is in the rearview mirror. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.c...

After the Ravens hosted rookie minicamp over the weekend, The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn discuss Zion Young and Vega Ioane before examining the undrafted free agents with the best chance of cracking their 53-man roster to open the season. The guys then transition to Orioles and talk about the lineup, specifically five players who are underperforming a month-plus into the season. The...

The Orioles spent the entire month of April dancing around .500. There has been plenty to like, and plenty not to like. Which is more telling about how they'll fare over the rest of the season? The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino identify eight defining trends and discuss where they're sustainable. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBi...

The NFL draft is in the books and the Ravens emerge with 11 players who help check off several needs across their roster. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn break down the class by handing out superlatives, including best pick, biggest reach, most if-they-can-develop-him-then-he'll-be-a-stud and more. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBird...

Olaivavega Ioane no matter what. The Ravens went chalk with their No. 14 overall pick Thursday night, taking the Penn State guard to solidify the interior of their offensive line. The Baltimore Sun's Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino are joined by Ravens reporter Brian Wacker to break down the pick. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/...

The NFL draft begins tonight and the guys take one final look at the Ravens' best prospect fits by chatting with The Philadelphia Inquirer's Devin Jackson about some names to watch on the defensive side of the ball. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn also discuss the long-awaited update on Nnamdi Madubuike's status for 2026 and close out the show with a recap of the Orioles' up-and-down...

NFL draft week has arrived and so has NFL.com 's Nick Shook, who joined The Baltimore Sun's Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino to talk about prospects on the offensive side of the ball that could be fits for the Ravens in the first round and beyond. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds...