The Banner Baseball Show

Mike Elias has hinted at the possibility of a callup for third base prospect Coby Mayo soon. But whose spot would the 22-year-old take in Baltimore?   MASN All Access’ Brendan Mortensen joins host Paul Mancano to discuss the Orioles' series against the Rangers (2:17), when Mayo could join the O's and what that means for Ramón Urías (5:40), the possibility of trading Jorge Mateo (33:13) and more.

The Orioles’ bats have gone dormant amid the team’s four-game losing streak. With a daunting schedule on the horizon and mounting injuries to the rotation, how can Baltimore endure this tough stretch?   Connor Newcomb of the Locked On Orioles podcast joins Paul Mancano to discuss Baltimore’s recent offensive swoon (1:25), their beleaguered rotation (15:13) and potential trade candidates (22:51).

No pitching staff is built to withstand three season-ending injuries before the halfway point of the season. After righty Kyle Bradish became the latest Orioles hurler to have elbow surgery this month, Mike Elias will need to find a trade partner (or two) to bolster his ailing rotation.   Paul Mancano and Danielle Allentuck discuss Cade Povich's performance against the Yankees (2:07), the fallout...

The Orioles outshined the Phillies over the weekend, earning a series win over their neighbors up north. But they lost another starting pitcher in the process, and this injury could force Baltimore’s front office to get aggressive at the trade deadline.   Paul Mancano and Andy Kostka break down the intense series against the Phils (1:58). Then they discuss how the team will respond to Kyle Bradish...

With a sparkling 3.01 ERA, the Orioles’ rotation is breezing through the team’s tough June schedule. Are we paying enough attention to this stellar group of starters?   Paul Mancano and Andy Kostka reveal some eye-popping stats from the O’s pitchers (5:29). Then they ponder whether Baltimore could re-sign Corbin Burnes (12:55) and how reliever Danny Coulombe's injury could affect the team's bullpe...

Left-hander Cade Povich has joined the Orioles’ taxi squad, but will he get to make his big league debut?   Danielle Allentuck joins Paul Mancano from Toronto to discuss the news that the O’s pitching prospect is with the team and the possibility that he starts the series finale against the Blue Jays on Thursday.

The Orioles are calling up infield/outfield prospect Connor Norby for their series in Toronto. It’s the opportunity the 23-year-old has been clamoring for, but will he get enough playing time to make an impact?   On the latest episode of The Banner Baseball Show, Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss how the O’s will utilize Norby. They also discuss the possibility of a prospect promotion after John...

The Orioles were just dealt two massive blows to their pitching staff, losing John Means and Tyler Wells for the remainder of the 2024 season.   Paul Mancano and Andy Kostka break down the injury news, wonder if the O’s will call up pitching prospects Cade Povich or Chayce McDermott and look ahead to the trade deadline.

The Orioles’ offense has cemented itself near the top of the league in runs and home runs. But there’s still one potential problem area: walks.   Ryan Ripken of “The Ryan Ripken Show” joins Paul Mancano to talk about Baltimore’s plate approach (6:55), Jackson Holliday (14:38), the team’s struggling veterans Cedric Mullins and Austin Hays (19:19) and navigating a difficult June (24:09).

Since the conclusion of John Means’ All-Star season in 2019, the lefty has found himself on the injured list more often than not. His latest setback — a left forearm strain — threatens to derail his promising season.   Paul Mancano and Danielle Allentuck discuss why Means’ injury designation is particularly hard to swallow (2:54). Then, they talk about the Orioles' sweepless streak ending (12:20)...

When Jackson Holliday was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on April 26, a hole opened at second base for the Orioles. Jorge Mateo has done more than enough to plug it.   Paul Mancano and Andy Kostka discuss how Mateo grabbed hold of the second base job without anyone noticing (2:25). Then they talk about Gunnar Henderson’s prodigious power (8:54), Craig Kimbrel’s return to the ninth inning (11:54), th...

Before Monday’s game, the Orioles swapped a young left-handed hitting outfielder and a veteran right-handed hitting outfielder for … a young left-handed hitting outfielder and a veteran right-handed hitting outfielder. The team’s outfield reshuffling may be confusing, but Paul Mancano and Danielle Allentuck are here to break it down, discussing the reasoning for Baltimore’s roster changes.

It’s been a rough couple weeks for Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel. Between back tightness and blown saves, the potential future-Hall of Famer has appeared in just three games since April 28 and has seen his ERA balloon to 4.73. At what point should the O’s consider a change in the ninth inning?   Andy Kostka joins Paul Mancano to discuss Baltimore’s series sweep in the nation’s capital and Kimbrel’s...

The Orioles couldn’t have asked for a better weekend from their starting pitchers. Cole Irvin, John Means and Dean Kremer dominated the Reds, combining to toss 19 1/3 shutout innings in a series sweep.   The best part? The O’s didn’t even use their aces: Corbin Burnes and Kyle Bradish.   Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss Baltimore’s suddenly deep cabinet of starting pitchers (2:32). Then they tou...

It’s been a nightly challenge for Orioles manager Brandon Hyde to piece together nine innings from his pitching staff. Injuries to the rotation have led to a shortage of quality arms in the bullpen. But with starters Kyle Bradish and John Means slated to return soon, Hyde could find it easier to solve the puzzle.   Paul Mancano and Danielle Allentuck discuss the news that Grayson Rodriguez is head...

It was a rough introduction to the big leagues for top prospect Jackson Holliday. But are the Orioles making the right decision by optioning the 20-year-old?   Paul Mancano and Andy Kostka discuss what Holliday’s demotion means for his future. Then they talk about the return of outfielder Ryan McKenna.

Orioles outfield prospect Heston Kjerstad is back in the bigs after an injury to Austin Hays. But will he see much playing time?   Andy Kostka joins Paul Mancano from Anaheim to discuss the news that Kjerstad has been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk (2:26). The pair also talk about Jackson Holliday’s continuing struggles at the plate (12:01), Albert Suárez’s surprising success (27:13) and Baltimore...

You can’t keep a good hitter down for very long, and Colton Cowser is proving himself to be a very, very good big league hitter. Has the rookie shown he deserves to start over Austin Hays?   Paul Mancano and Kyle Goon discuss Cowser’s scorching start to the season and how it affects the Orioles’ lineup decisions (12:55). Plus, they break down what they saw from Jackson Holliday (1:43) and the O’s...

Baseball’s top prospect is on his way to the big leagues.   Paul Mancano is joined by Andy Kostka and Danielle Allentuck to discuss the breaking news that the Orioles are calling up infielder Jackson Holliday.

The sky did not fall in Pittsburgh, where the Orioles dropped back-to-back games on walk-offs over the weekend. But Baltimore’s offense has been slower to start the year than expected. Could a prospect or two — such as Jackson Holliday, Coby Mayo or Heston Kjerstad — help aid the ailing lineup?   Paul Mancano and Andy Kostka discuss the Orioles’ frustrating series against the Pirates and explain t...

Six innings, 11 strikeouts, one earned run, no walks. Corbin Burnes’ tenure with the Orioles could not have gotten off to a better start on opening day. Burnes and the O’s have a long way to go this season, but it’s difficult to remember a season beginning with this much promise, and a starting pitcher of this quality donning the orange and black. Paul Mancano and Danielle Allentuck discuss the Or...

There doesn’t seem to be much more Jackson Holliday could have done this spring to prove he’s ready for the big leagues. The 20-year-old hit .311 with a pair of home runs and played solid defense at both second base and shortstop.   But the Orioles’ front office thought otherwise.   Andy Kostka joins Paul Mancano from Sarasota to discuss the news that baseball’s top prospect has been reassigned to...

Kyle Stowers has seven home runs in just 16 Grapefruit League games, but he still might not make the team. Still, is the 26-year-old’s strong spring enough to cement his spot in the team’s future plans?   Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss how the Orioles’ logjam in the outfield – between Stowers, Colton Cowser, Heston Kjerstad, Austin Hays, Cedric Mullins and more – could solve itself in the next...

Big league bloodlines or not, 20-year-olds aren’t supposed to be this good.   In his first 10 Grapefruit League games, Orioles top prospect Jackson Holliday is hitting .323 with a .957 on-base-plus-slugging. Is he guaranteed a spot on the Opening Day roster?   Danielle Allentuck joins Paul Mancano from Sarasota to discuss Holliday’s remarkable spring (3:08) and the roster battle that continues to...

We’re three weeks into spring training, and the Orioles’ looming outfield decision haven’t gotten any easier. Kyle Stowers, Colton Cowser and Heston Kjerstad have all made strong cases for inclusion on Baltimore’s opening day roster. Is there room for more than one of this trio? Andy Kostka joins Paul Mancano from Sarasota, Florida, to discuss the outfield competition that seemingly won’t end, Jac...