Locked On Orioles - Daily Podcast On The Baltimore Orioles

After the surprising decision to option Dean Kremer to Triple-A, the Baltimore Orioles rotation is set. Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Brendan Mortensen of MASN to preview the Orioles 2026 starting rotation. Connor and Brendan chat about Shane Baz's importance, Zach Eflin's health, Kyle Bradish's limits, and more! And remember to join us at Checkerspot Brewing on Sunday, March 29 at 12:30 pm for...

Just two days away from Opening Day, the Baltimore Orioles still have some questions to answer regarding their roster. Host Connor Newcomb makes his final opening day roster prediction and discusses the injury status of Keegan Akin and Dylan Beavers, the final bullpen spots, and who wins the utility infielder job. Join the Locked On Orioles Best Ball Fantasy Baseball League by clicking here! And r...

AL East powers brace for a season of chaos—can the Yankees, Blue Jays, or Orioles emerge on top in what promises to be MLB’s most competitive division? Gabby Maljanian leads a roundtable with Brian McKeon, Kevin Weiss, Connor Newcomb, and Brayden Ewasko, spotlighting why the New York Yankees’ reloaded pitching staff, Toronto Blue Jays’ bold addition of Dylan Cease, and Baltimore Orioles’ headline-...

In a surprising move, the Baltimore Orioles have optioned Dean Kremer to Triple-A to begin the season. Host Connor Newcomb breaks down why the Orioles made the move and what it means for Kremer's future in the rotation. Then, Connor gives you updates on the injuries that popped up for Keegan Akin, Dylan Beavers, and Heston Kjerstad, and then recaps the action from the weekend's spring training gam...

The Baltimore Orioles last full week of spring training games gave us a little clarity on how the Opening Day roster. Host Connor Newcomb recaps all the action from the week and discusses Albert Suarez's reported opt-out, Jose Espada's low velocity, and Jeremiah Jackson late surge, plus more! Join the Locked On Orioles Best Ball Fantasy Baseball League here! Everydayer Club If you never miss an ep...

The Baltimore Orioles farm system is still good, but for the first time in a long time, the strength of the system is pitching. Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Bob Phelan, Zach Spedden, and Nick Stevens — the co-hosts of 'Orioles On The Verge' — to draft their favorite Orioles prospects for the 2026 season. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Lock...

The Baltimore Orioles have a set first baseman now in Pete Alonso, but how will they dish out plate appearances at catcher and DH? Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Paul Mancano from The Baltimore Banner to preview catcher, first base, and DH for the Orioles this season. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free a...

With Jackson Holliday and Jordan Westburg injured, the Baltimore Orioles infield has some questions to start the season. Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun to preview the Orioles infield, discuss Coby Mayo's ability to play third base, and wonder who will get the utility infield spot on the Opening Day roster. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s...

The Baltimore Orioles have named Trevor Rogers as their 2026 Opening Day starter after his incredible 2025 season. Host Connor Newcomb discusses what it means for Rogers and the Orioles, plus breaks down Micah Ashman's incredible WBC performance, Bryan Ramos vying for the final roster spot, and more from the weekend of Spring Training games. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time...

Coby Mayo seems to be hitting well enough to cover up for his defense at third base. Host Connor Newcomb recaps the Baltimore Orioles Spring Training games from this week and discusses Mayo's performance, Trey Gibson's fastballs, and injury updates for Zach Eflin, Andrew Kittredge, and Ryan Mountcastle. Click here to join the Locked On Orioles Fantasy Baseball League! Everydayer Club If you never...

The Baltimore Orioles outfield may be the most veteran group on the team, but can they come through this season? Host Connor Newcomb is joined Steve Melewski from steveonbaseball.substack.com to preview the Orioles outfield. Connor and Steve chat about Colton Cowser's ability to stay in centerfield, Taylor Ward's impact, Tyler O'Neill's health, Enrique Bradfield Jr.'s timeline, and more. Everydaye...

The Baltimore Orioles got better this offseason, but how much better? Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Sully from Locked On MLB to discuss the Orioles offseason, the shape of the roster, and if they really have enough to win it all in 2026. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio , access to our members-o...

The Baltimore Orioles bullpen heading into 2026 has a lot of promise, but also a lot of unproven arms. Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Elijah Ginsburg, Host of The Warehouse Podcast, to preview this year's Orioles bullpen, and discuss the Ryan Helsley addition, whether Keegan Akin and Yennier Cano can bounce back, and which young relief arm will break out. Everydayer Club If you never miss an epi...

Baltimore Orioles Spring Training and the World Baseball Classic are happening simultaneously, and that means tons of Orioles notes. Host Connor Newcomb discusses Gunnar Henderson's huge WBC game, some Orioles pitching prospects getting a chance to shine, Blaze Alexander crushing the ball this spring, and much more! Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join...

The Baltimore Orioles have been hit by another injury this spring, as Andrew Kittredge is deal with some shoulder inflammation. Host Connor Newcomb gives you the latest update and predicts what the Orioles bullpen will look like if Kittredge starts the season on the IL. Then, Connor runs through everything you need to know from the Orioles spring training games this week. Everydayer Club If you ne...

Projection systems vary on what they expect from the 2026 Baltimore Orioles after a rocky 2025 season. Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Zach Alexander, the creator of birdlandmetrics.com, to chat about his projection systems, his new site, and how it grades out the Orioles based on their offseason additions.  Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Loc...

The Baltimore Orioles will need a lot of players to improve if they want to compete for a World Series in 2026. Host Connor Newcomb runs through the one thing the Orioles need to see from every player on the 40-man roster this season in order to have success. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio , acce...

Despite not getting the ace starting pitcher, Mike Elias and the Baltimore Orioles front office did a lot to improve the team this offseason. Host Connor Newcomb recaps every move the Orioles made this winter and gives out his final offseason grade. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio , access to our...

We saw some exciting stuff from the Baltimore Orioles in their final two spring training games of the weekend. Host Connor Newcomb breaks performances from Anthony Nunez, Vance Honeycutt, Enrique Bradfield Jr., Chris Bassitt, and others. Then, Connor checks in on which bullpen arms currently have the inside track to make the Opening Day roster. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s ti...

The Baltimore Orioles got an injury scare from Samuel Basallo as he left Thursday's spring training game with a side injury after a play at the plate. Host Connor Newcomb gives you the lates updates on the injury and what the Orioles would do without Basallo. Then, Connor recaps the rest of Thursday's game and Friday's game and answers a few more mailbag questions. Everydayer Club If you never mis...

Is there any way that Heston Kjerstad could find his way onto the Baltimore Orioles Opening Day roster? Host Connor Newcomb answers that question on this 'Mailbag' episode. Connor also addresses questions about the toughest stretches of the Orioles schedule, which pitching prospects could be put in the bullpen, and what to do if Colton Cowser is bad again. Click here to join the Locked On Orioles...

Jordan Westburg has suffered another injury, and this one could cause him to miss a large chunk of 2026. Host Connor Newcomb looks into the usual timeline for position players who get PRP injections in their elbows, and then ponders whether the Orioles need to go in another direction at third base long term. But first, Connor runs through some highlights from Tuesday's Spring Training game. Everyd...

After the injuries to Jackson Holliday and Jordan Westburg, the Baltimore Orioles are adding to their infield depth by signing Thairo Estrada to a minor league deal. Host Connor Newcomb gives you the scouting report on Estrada at this point in his career. But first, Connor recaps the Orioles spring training game from Monday, discusses the new-look Cade Povich, and then introduces the Locked On Ori...

The first weekend of 2026 Baltimore Orioles spring training games is in the books, and Host Connor Newcomb recaps everything you need to know from the first three games, including Trevor Rogers in midseason form, Trey Gibson's deathball, Yaramil Hiraldo throwing harder, and Grant Wolfram making his name known. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Lo...

The hits keep coming for Jordan Westburg, as he is now going to be out through at least April with a partial tear of the UCL in his right elbow. Host Connor Newcomb discusses a potential timeline if Westburg needs surgery, and what the Baltimore Orioles will do to replace him at third base. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer C...