Locked On Orioles - Daily Podcast On The Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles could find their new ace via trade this offseason. Host Connor Newcomb breaks down the best starting pitchers on the trade market this offseason, including Freddy Peralta, Sandy Alcantara, and Joe Ryan. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download G...

The Baltimore Orioles still have some openings in their bullpen, and maybe they can find an under-the-radar reliever that could really help in 2026. Host Connor Newcomb gives you his wish list of sleeper arms available in free agency. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply....

The Baltimore Orioles will hopefully acquire two starting pitchers this offseason - a top-line guy and a mid-rotation starter. Host Connor Newcomb ranks his favorite mid-rotation free agents, including Zac Gallen, Chris Bassitt, and Justin Verlander.  NOTE : This episode was recorded before the Toronto Blue Jays reportedly signed Cody Ponce to a three-year, $30 million deal. Support Us By Supporti...

The Baltimore Orioles are reportedly interested in free agent slugger Kyle Schwarber. Host Connor Newcomb breaks down how Schwarber would fit into the Orioles lineup. Then, Connor discusses the hiring of Mike Shildt and Brandon Hyde's new job. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Term...

The Baltimore Orioles need to add a top starting pitcher this offseason, and free agency may be the best way to do that. Host Connor Newcomb ranks the top-line starting pitchers who are available this offseason, including Tatsuya Imai, Framber Valdez, and Michael King. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off...

The Baltimore Orioles have their new closer, signing RHP Ryan Helsley to a two-year deal! Host Connor Newcomb discusses Helsley's career so far, how he will help the Orioles bullpen, and how much we should worry about his struggles with the Mets in 2025. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first pur...

Even after re-acquiring Andrew Kittredge and hopefully signing a true closer, the Baltimore Orioles will still have room for additions in their bullpen. Host Connor Newcomb breaks down some of his favorite high-leverage guys available in free agency, including Tyler Rogers, Hunter Harvey, and others. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and...

The Baltimore Orioles will probably need to add another left-handed relief pitcher to the bullpen this offseason. Host Connor breaks down some of his favorite options in free agency, including Gregory Soto, Danny Coulombe, and others. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply....

Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Brandon Butterworth joins Host Connor Newcomb to discuss being traded to the Orioles from the San Diego Padres, learning the outfielder, improving as a hitter in Double-A, and much more! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Game...

The Baltimore Orioles are hoping Taylor Ward can continue to produce after acquiring him in a trade with the Los Angeles Angels last week. Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Jon Frisch, the co-host of Locked On Angels, for a crossover episode to discuss Ward's fit in Baltimore, Grayson Rodriguez's injury history, and how each team could win this trade. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime...

The Baltimore Orioles surprisingly decided to tender a contract to Ryan Mountcastle on Friday. Host Connor Newcomb tries to figure out why they made that move while non-tendering Albert Suarez. Then, Connor breaks down the Orioles decision to trade catcher Alex Jackson to the Minnesota Twins for infielder Payton Eeles before giving you the background on two new Orioles coaches — Brady North and Ha...

The Baltimore Orioles are going to spend some money this winter, but should they go after a big bat along with a big arm? Host Connor Newcomb discusses the possibility of the Orioles signing Pete Alonso, or any of the other big-time bats like Alex Bregman, Kyle Schwarber, or Bo Bichette. Plus, why Ryan Mountcastle's time in Baltimore may be over. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Dow...

The Baltimore Orioles have made one of their most stunning trades in recent memory, sending Grayson Rodriguez to the Los Angeles Angels for Grayson Rodriguez. Host Connor Newcomb breaks down the trade from every angle and discusses why they would move Grayson now, Ward's fit in Baltimore, and what this means for the rest of the offseason. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download th...

The Baltimore Orioles have added two players — RHP Cameron Foster and OF Reed Trimble — to their 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule-5 Draft. Host Connor Newcomb gives you the scouting report on both players and discusses why other prospects were not added instead. Then, Connor gives you the scouting reports on right-handed pitchers Richard Guasch and Jeisson Cabrera, whom were both signed...

The Baltimore Orioles seem to be very close to filling out there entire coaching staff, as they reportedly hired Miguel Cairo and Joe Singley over the weekend. Host Connor Newcomb gives you the rundown on each of their coaching careers and then gives a quick preview of Tuesday's 40-man roster protection deadline in regards to the Rule-5 Draft. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Downlo...

The Baltimore Orioles are going to need to spend this offseason, and probably spend on a closer with Felix Bautista out for most of year. Host Connor Newcomb ranks his top six free closers that the Orioles should pursue, including Devin Williams, Robert Suarez, and Edwin Diaz. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in...

The Baltimore Orioles have reportedly hired their new bench coach, bringing in former Texas Rangers Bench Coach Donnie Ecker. Host Connor Newcomb recaps Ecker's life in baseball and discusses how he might help the Orioles offense. Then, Connor talks about the reported returns of Drew French, Buck Britton, and Ryan Klimek to the coaching staff. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Down...

The Baltimore Orioles failed to sign a big free agent last offseason. How do they avoid that same fate this year? Host Connor Newcomb looks back on his free agent rankings from last winter to see where the Orioles went right and where they went wrong. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play yo...

The roster moves keep coming for the Baltimore Orioles, as they signed RHP Enoli Paredes to a minor league deal and hired Jason Bourgeois to be their new first base coach. Host Connor Newcomb breaks down those moves and bodes farewell to the Orioles minor league players who elected free agency this week. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use co...

The Baltimore Orioles kept the roster moves coming at the end of last week as the offseason officially began. Host Connor Newcomb gives you the scouting report on OF Pedro León and RHP Anthony Nunez, who were both added to the 40-man roster. Then, Connor discusses all of the players who were taken off the roster, including Dylan Carlson, Shawn Dubin, and Jose Castillo. Support Us By Supporting Our...

After cleaning house on last season's hitting coaching staff, the Baltimore Orioles have hired a new hitting coach. Host Connor Newcomb gives the story on Dustin Lind and his connections to Craig Albernaz. Then, Connor is joined by Matthew Pilewski, a fellow hitting coach, to talk about the impact that Lind has had on the industry. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the Pri...

The offseason just fully opened on Thursday, and the Orioles are already making moves. Host Connor Newcomb gives you the scouting report on outfielder Leody Taveras and RHP George Soriano, both of whom the Orioles acquired earlier this week. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $...

The Baltimore Orioles will now have to hire an entirely new hitting coaching staff, as Cody Asche has left to take a job with the Detroit Tigers. Host Connor Newcomb discusses the exits from Ashce and Anthony Sanders, and then posits who could fill their positions. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups aft...

The Baltimore Orioles have brought back Andrew Kittredge in a trade with the Chicago Cubs! Host Connor Newcomb discusses why the O's made the move. Then, Connor breaks down the option decisions on Tyler O'Neill, Dietrich Enns, and Jorge Mateo. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first...

Alex Jackson was awesome for the Baltimore Orioles when they desperately needed a catcher this season. But did he do enough to warrant a roster spot in 2026 with Adley Rutschman and Samuel Basallo already locked in? Host Connor Newcomb recaps Jackson's season and makes his case, while also discussing the Orioles debut seasons for Gary Sanchez and Maverick Handley. Support Us By Supporting Our Spon...