On The Verge | An Orioles Prospect Podcast

Zach, Nick, and Bob answer a bunch of questions from listeners as the offseason approaches with the World Series set and starting on Friday. They also discuss the news of what members of the major league coaching staff will be returning in 2024 and what positions will need to be filled as well as the three Orioles who are gold glove finalists. Try Magic Mind today by visiting magicmind.com/verge a...

Zach, Nick, and Bob shovel the last bit of dirt onto the Orioles 2023 season before starting to look ahead at 2024. They also discuss the Washington Nationals hiring Brad Ciolek for their draft room, a quick Arizona Fall League update, and why Orioles Twitter should win the award for Orioles coach of the year. Join our Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠  Perks include daily recap podcasts, Patreon-only live streams to...

Zach, Nick, and Bob talk about games 1 and 2 of the ALDS against the Texas Rangers and preview game 3. Join our Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠  Perks include daily recap podcasts, Patreon-only live streams to watch games together, monthly top 50 prospect updates, invitation to join our private WhatsApp group, giveaways, and plenty more. Plans start as low as $3/month! New merch store can be found here:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https:/...

Zach, Nick, and Bob preview the Orioles' ALDS series against the Texas Rangers. Join our Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠  Perks include daily recap podcasts, Patreon-only live streams to watch games together, monthly top 50 prospect updates, invitation to join our private WhatsApp group, giveaways, and plenty more. Plans start as low as $3/month! New merch store can be found here:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.birdlandstore.com/...

Zach, Nick, and Bob present their end of season awards and get ready for the first playoff action in Baltimore since 2014 by bringing on a who's who of guests live from Checkerspot Brewery! Andy Kostka, Danielle Allentuck, and Jon Meoli from The Baltimore Banner as well as Connor Newcombe from Locked On Orioles give their opinions on many topics from how the 2023 Orioles won 101 games to how far t...

For the first time since becoming a Baltimore Orioles affiliate in 2007, the Norfolk Tides are the International League Champions. Join our Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Perks include daily recap podcasts, Patreon-only live streams to watch games together, monthly top 50 prospect updates, invitation to join our private WhatsApp group, giveaways, and plenty more. Plans start as low as $3/month! Head over to  ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Santiago Taboada takes an analytical approach to breaking down everything that is going on with the Baltimore Orioles organization. Join our Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠  Perks include daily recap podcasts, Patreon-only live streams to watch games together, monthly top 50 prospect updates, invitation to join our private WhatsApp group, giveaways, and plenty more. Plans start as low as $3/month! New merch store ca...

Zach, Nick, and Bob begin breaking down AAA Norfolk's season the only way possible with Jackson Holliday winning Baseball America's minor league player of the year award the following season after Gunnar Henderson did it himself. They discuss what is next for the 19 year old as well as the rest of the dominant Tides lineup including Coby Mayo, Colton Cowser, Joey Ortiz, Connor Norby, and Kyle Stow...

Zach, Nick, and Bob are joined by Baysox Public Address Announcer and On the Verge patron Mark Gray-Mendes to break down Bowie's 2023 season. They discuss the guys who started with the team (Heston Kjerstad, Coby Mayo, Chayce McDermott), the prospects who ended their seasons in AA (Samuel Basallo, Dylan Beavers, Alex Pham), and the guys who were there all year (Billy Cook, John Rhodes). They also...

Zach, Nick, and Bob talk about the scorching hot Samuel Basallo and returning from Tommy John Surgery Seth Johnson being promoted to AA Bowie for the final week of their season before diving into the 2023 seasons of the low A Delmarva Shorebirds and high A Aberdeen Ironbirds. There were a lot of things to like on both sides of the ball this year in A ball including pitching development, progressio...

Zach and Bob are joined by Ryan Ripken on the 28th anniversary of his father Cal breaking Lou Gehrig's consecutive game streak to discuss what its like to be on the cusp of the playoffs again. Ryan has a unique perspective as a former player in the organization as well as his current career covering the team. They talk about Jackson Holliday's rapid ascent to AAA Norfolk, what the Orioles starting...

Samuel Basallo returns in style and Coby Mayo continues to crush baseballs. Join our Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠  Perks include daily recap podcasts, Patreon-only live streams to watch games together, monthly top 50 prospect updates, invitation to join our private WhatsApp group, giveaways, and plenty more. Plans start as low as $3/month! New merch store can be found here:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.birdlandstore.com/coll...

Santiago Taboada takes an analytical approach to breaking down everything that is going on with the Baltimore Orioles organization. Video: https://youtu.be/dYXnDeMfJr4 Join our Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠  Perks include daily recap podcasts, Patreon-only live streams to watch games together, monthly top 50 prospect updates, invitation to join our private WhatsApp group, giveaways, and plenty more. Plans start as...

Zach, Nick, and Bob discuss the two DSL Oriole teams and lone FCL squad after they wrapped up their seasons last week by coming up with a short season all-star team to highlight the best performers. But not before discussing the Felix Bautista injury and what it means for the Orioles bullpen as well as who the possibilities are to be the extra position player added to the roster on September 1st,...

Zach, Nick, and Bob are joined by 'Just Baseball's' Aram Leighton to discuss all eight of the Orioles included in their recently released top 100 prospects list and even more beyond that. Where is the pitching? Who is the best #1 prospect in baseball of the Elias regime - Adley Rutschman, Gunnar Henderson, or Jackson Holliday? Who's the next Orioles prospect to crack a top 100 list? Aram's excelle...

Zach, Nick, and Bob are joined by On the Verge patron and host of 'Between the Numbers' (which can be found right here in this feed) Santiago Taboada to discuss what it takes to have a strong position player core. Who falls into that category this season? Who do we think is destined for it over the next few years? The guys also take a look at the early results of the 2023 position player draftees...

Bob takes listener questions from the past two weeks. Join our Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠  Perks include daily recap podcasts, Patreon-only live streams to watch games together, monthly top 50 prospect updates, invitation to join our private WhatsApp group, giveaways, and plenty more. Plans start as low as $3/month! New merch store can be found here:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.birdlandstore.com/collections/podcast-on-the...

Santiago breaks down his thoughts on this year's trade deadline including a deep dive on Jack Flaherty, the prospects we traded away, and how the value exchanged adds up. Join our Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠  Perks include daily recap podcasts, Patreon-only live streams to watch games together, monthly top 50 prospect updates, invitation to join our private WhatsApp group, giveaways, and plenty more. Plans start...

Zach, Nick, and Bob go over their big mid-season top 50 prospect update for the Orioles following the 2023 MLB draft and trade deadline. Who has increased their stock the most, who has come out of nowhere to land on the list, and who has taken the place of graduated and traded players? The answers lie within. Join our Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠  Perks include daily recap podcasts, Patreon-only live streams to w...

Zach, Nick, and Bob react to what the Orioles did at the trade deadline - most notably trading Cesar Prieto, Drew Rom, and Zack Showalter to the St. Louis Cardinals for RHP Jack Flaherty. Was it a fair deal? And was it enough for the team with the best record in the AL to improve their World Series chances? Join our Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠  Perks include daily recap podcasts, Patreon-only live streams to wat...

In episode two of 'Between the Numbers' Santiago takes a look at what could be the Orioles biggest issue down the stretch of the 2023 season, pitcher fatigue. Yennier Cano stands out in this regard with Ben McDonald calling it out on the MASN broadcast but he is not alone... Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqdnbQ3EvL4&ab_channel=SantiagoTaboada Join our Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠  Perks include daily rec...

Zach, Nick, and Bob welcome back 'Locked On Orioles' Connor Newcomb to preview the MLB trade deadline which is rapidly approaching. What should the AL leading Baltimore Orioles do to maximize their playoff odds (h/t Jon Meoli) down the stretch and set themselves up in the playoffs? They also discuss 18 year old Samuel Basallo getting promoted to A+ Aberdeen as he skyrockets up prospect lists and t...

On this weekend's mailbag, some questions about the trade deadline and plenty more, including a possible second live show? Join our Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Perks include daily recap podcasts, Patreon-only live streams to watch games together, monthly top 50 prospect updates, invitation to join our private WhatsApp group, giveaways, and plenty more. Plans start as low as $3/month! New merch store can be fou...

Zach, Nick, and Bob take a look at the majors to begin this week's episode as the Orioles are sitting atop the American League after winning three out of four in Tampa Bay over the weekend. Whats working and what do the futures hold for some notable prospects where its hard to see them getting a chance to break in to the big leagues anytime soon? That topic is also addressed before the episode end...

On this weekend's mailbag episode, questions about Jackson Holliday, Dylan Beavers, the futures of Joey Ortiz/Coby Mayo, Cionel Perez and plenty more! Join our Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Perks include daily recap podcasts, Patreon-only live streams to watch games together, monthly top 50 prospect updates, invitation to join our private WhatsApp group, giveaways, and plenty more. Plans start as low as $3/month...