The Birdy Breakdown - Podcast Covering All Things Baltimore Orioles

The Birds "Take Flight": 2025 Orioles Season Preview

The 2025 MLB season is here, and the Baltimore Orioles are gearing up for another run at the AL East crown! In this special season preview episode of The Birdy Breakdown Podcast, Elakai and Nelson dive deep into the O’s roster, breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of the starting rotation, bullpen, and lineup. With Grayson Rodriguez and Kyle Bradish sidelined, can Zach Eflin and Charlie Morton hold down the fort? Will Jackson Holliday break out and live up to the hype? Will Adley Rutschman reignite his career with a redemptive season? And do the Orioles have enough firepower to fend off the Yankees and the Red Sox? We tackle all these questions, make bold predictions, and set expectations for the season ahead. Don’t miss it!

Was Zach Eflin the STEAL of the Deadline? - Recapping the Orioles Trade Deadline Moves and Looking Forward to the Rest of the Regular Season

In this episode, Nelson, Elakai, and Matt analyze the Orioles losses and additions from the Trade Deadline, discuss who should be the new closer, and compare their Orioles Mt. Rushmores.

Felix Bautista OWNS the Seattle Mariners

Jacob and Nelson recap the Orioles' series win against the Mariners. They discuss Felix Bautista's dominance; Cedric Mullins's importance to the team; and the sneaky pickup of newly acquired reliever, Jacob Webb. Padres Preview.

Orioles Q&A with Valerie Preactor from 98 Rock & WBal

Joined by Valerie Preactor from 98 Rock and WBal News Radio, Jack, Jacob, and Nelson answer questions from their followers. They discuss: the Orioles' team MVP, Gunnar Henderson's ROTY chances, the Orioles' unexpected success, and Heston Kjerstad's potential MLB debut.

Pitching Options At the Trade Deadline - Mailbag

Nelson and Jacob answer questions from followers. Including: Which Orioles are deserving of making the All-Star team; Should the Orioles extend Austin Hays after his scorching hot start to the season; What are some potential pitching targets this trade deadline; And what will the Orioles lineup look like, after the trade deadline.