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An Orioles and Ravens show from The Baltimore Sun, hosted by sports reporters Matt Weyrich, Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino.

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#77
Today · 43 min
With Brissett on the way, Ravens lose 4th straight in Jaguars rout | Ep. 77
The Ravens just want to stay afloat while Lamar Jackson is on the mend. That job became a little more difficult Thursday after they lost to the Jaguars, 33-10, at home on a rain-soaked evening. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn break down Joe Fagnano's first career start, examine how the Ravens can stop their skid and look ahead to what Jacoby Brissett brings under center. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com.
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#76
Monday · 1 hr
Season over? Lamar lands on IR + Orioles' early offseason moves | Ep. 76
The Ravens got Lamar Jackson back for exactly one snap before he suffered a thumb injury that will sideline him for at least four weeks... if not the rest of the season. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino react to Jackson's latest injury blow and break down the Ravens' lackluster 36-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Later in the show, Matt and Josh run through the Orioles' first moves of the offseason including closer Ryan Helsley picking up his player option, outfielder Rece Hinds re-signing on a one-year deal and Baltimore declining starter Zach Eflin's mutual option. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com.
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#75
October 28 · 32 min
What we learned from Orioles GM Jared Banner's intro presser | Ep. 75
The Orioles officially introduced their new general manager Jared Banner on Tuesday and the guys couldn't wait the extra day to break it all down. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino share their biggest takeaways from Banner's first news conference including an outline of his new roles alongside Mike Elias and the early conversations he's had with Jim Palmer and Cal Ripken Jr. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com.
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#74
October 26 · 39 min
Ravens' defense folds in collapse vs. Bengals | Ep. 74
Another week, another Ravens collapse. This time, it was the Bengals who overcame an early deficit before blowing them out, 35-13, by scoring five unanswered touchdowns in the second half. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn react to the discouraging defeat and point to multiple position groups on the defensive side of the ball as leading causes. What can the Ravens do to fix their secondary? When will the real Trey Hendrickson stand up? Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Sam's coverage at baltimoresun.com.
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#73
October 22 · 1 hr 4 min
Orioles hire GM Jared Banner, Terps fire coach Mike Locksley | Ep. 73
The Orioles plucked Jared Banner from the Cubs to be their new general manager under Mike Elias. How is that arrangement going to work? The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino open today's show discussing the hire and what kind of impact Banner could make on the organization. Later in the episode, Matt sits down with The Sun's Michael Howes to discuss Wednesday's breaking news of Maryland parting ways with head football coach Mike Locksley. Stick around afterward too as Matt and Josh dive into the Lamar Jackson ankle injury saga and other news and notes from Wednesday's Ravens practice. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt, Josh and Michael's coverage at baltimoresun.com.
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#72
October 19 · 32 min
Same old Ravens? Another 4th quarter collapse in loss to Browns | Ep. 72
The Ravens thought they were over the hump. It seems they still have some fourth-quarter demons to exorcise. After jumping out to an early 10-point lead, the Ravens lost to the Cleveland Browns, 13-10, on Sunday as the Snoop Huntley-led offense struggled mightily. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn break down the game, including Derrick Henry's key fumble and Rashod Bateman exiting early with a shoulder injury. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Sam's coverage at baltimoresun.com.
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#71
October 15 · 1 hr
Early returns on Browns' Todd Monken with ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi | Ep. 71
ESPN's Browns beat reporter and Baltimore Sun alumnus Daniel Oyefusi joins the show ahead of the Ravens traveling to Cleveland this weekend. The Sun's Josh Tolentino and Sam Cohn chat with Daniel about the start of the Todd Monken era, what Sunday's game means for both sides and storylines to watch heading into the contest. Later in the show, Josh and The Sun's Matt Weyrich do a deep dive on the similarities (and differences) between the Orioles and the two teams in this year's ALCS: the Rays and Guardians. What separates the Orioles from these like-minded, small-market clubs? Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt, Josh and Sam's coverage at baltimoresun.com.
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#70
October 12 · 37 min
Ravens, Tyler Huntley rally to beat Falcons in OT | Ep. 70
There's no such thing as a normal game for these Ravens. After trailing by eight with four minutes to play, Baltimore rallied for back-to-back touchdown drives to beat the Falcons, 30-23, on Sunday night. The Baltimore Sun's Josh Tolentino joins host Matt Weyrich from Atlanta to break down the game, including Tyler Huntley's heroics, Mark Andrews' mistakes and Derrick Henry's record keeping. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com.
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#69
October 8 · 44 min
Cam Jurgens scouting report with the Inquirer's Jeff Neiburg | Ep. 69
The Ravens swung a surprise trade Wednesday for Eagles center Cam Jurgens, padding their interior offensive line after injuries to Jovaughn Gwyn and Ethan Pocic. But what is Baltimore getting in the two-time Pro Bowler who had fallen out of favor with the Eagles? The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff Neiburg joins hosts Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn to give a scouting report on the man who will be snapping the ball to Lamar Jackson for the rest of the season, if not longer. In the back half of the show, Matt and Sam discuss the Orioles' layoffs within their business operations department and what they mean for the organization moving forward. They also chat about the lockout with the CBA expiration date just over two months away. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Sam's coverage at baltimoresun.com.
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#68
October 5 · 1 hr 22 min
Ravens hold off Titans + Jarrett Seidler on Orioles' front office | Ep. 68
After their second straight losing season, where does the Orioles' front office rank among the rest of MLB? Baseball Prospectus' Jarrett Seidler joins the show to chat about the pros and cons of the Mike Elias regime. But first, The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino recap the Ravens' 24-18 win over the Titans and discuss their myriad injuries, including Lamar Jackson sitting out the second half with an ankle issue. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com.
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#67
October 1 · 1 hr 9 min
5 offseason questions for Orioles + Locksley's future with Terps | Ep. 67
The Orioles' offseason is off to an early start once again after their second-straight disappointing campaign. On today's episode, The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino discuss the five biggest questions the Orioles must answer this winter to get themselves back on track in 2027. Later in the show, Matt sits down with The Sun's Taylor Lyons to chat about Maryland football's underwhelming 2-2 start this season and just how much longer the Terps can afford to continue letting head coach Michael Locksley steer the ship. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt, Josh and Taylor's coverage at baltimoresun.com.
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#66
September 28 · 50 min
7 seconds of heaven: Ravens stun Cowboys in Rio | Ep. 66
This time, the Ravens were on the right side of a last-second reversal. Baltimore took down the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday in Rio after a back-and-forth game that ended on Tyler Loop's 56-yard field goal as time expired. The Baltimore Sun's Sam Cohn and Brian Wacker joined host Matt Weyrich from Brazil to break down the wild win. Stick around for the back half of the show when Matt runs through the biggest headlines from the Orioles' final weekend of the regular season, including an injury update on Gunnar Henderson and Trevor Rogers' final comments before free agency. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt, Sam and Brian's coverage at baltimoresun.com.
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#65
September 24 · 1 hr 3 min
Ravens fandom in Brazil + Orioles' Jackson Holliday needs surgery | Ep. 65
The Ravens are headed to Brazil and The Baltimore Sun's Sam Cohn sits down with André Santos of Ravens Brasil to talk about NFL fandom in the country and what it means to be hosting a game in Rio. Later in the show, The Sun's Matt Weyrich runs through the biggest news and notes from the Orioles' final week of the regular season, including Jackson Holliday undergoing wrist surgery. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Sam's coverage at baltimoresun.com.
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#64
September 21 · 55 min
Ravens collapse vs. Saints + Orioles' Elias wants new FO voices | Ep. 64
The Ravens and Orioles played a rare home doubleheader Sunday... and it didn't go well. After the Ravens lost their home opener to the Saints, 24-17, the Orioles fell to the Brewers on Sunday Night Baseball for a weekend sweep that all but ensured they will be missing the playoffs. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino recap the Ravens' loss, including the defensive collapse and lack of Derrick Henry touches, and break down both the Orioles' series and president of baseball operations Mike Elias' comments in his latest news conference. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com.
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#63
September 17 · 56 min
Mike Golic Jr. on early Ravens impressions + Pete Alonso's big Mets return | Ep. 63
ESPN radio host Mike Golic Jr. sits down with The Baltimore Sun's Sam Cohn to talk early returns on a new-look offensive line, Zay Flowers' hot start and a trio of Notre Dame connections. Later in the show, The Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino recap Pete Alonso's big return to New York and discuss which offensive pieces around him the Orioles can rely on in 2027 with the offseason looming. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt, Sam and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com.
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#62
September 14 · 50 min
New-look Ravens offense shines in opener vs. Colts | Ep. 62
The Ravens' stars came to play in their season opener, thumping the Colts 41-23 behind big days from Derrick Henry, Lamar Jackson and Zay Flowers. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich, Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino break down the win, including what went right for Declan Doyle's offense, where the defensive line struggled to generate pressure and the latest on Flowers leaving the game with a hamstring injury. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt, Sam and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com.
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#61
September 10 · 52 min
Ravens 2026 season preview: Biggest questions, storylines, bold predictions | Ep. 61
The Ravens' season is upon us and we've got some galaxy-brained predictions to get off our chests. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich, Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino preview the Ravens' season ahead by discussing their biggest questions, storylines they're following most closely and some bold predictions that are sure to make them look smart come January. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt, Sam and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com.
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September 7 · 1 hr
Ravens' play-by-play voice Kyle Youmans on new job, path to Baltimore | Ep. 60
Ravens' new radio play-by-play broadcaster Kyle Youmans sat down with The Baltimore Sun's Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino on today's episode for an interview about taking on the job, his gameday routines and expectations for the Ravens in 2026. Later in the show, The Sun's Orioles reporter Matt Weyrich discusses the team's embarrassing four-game sweep at the hands of the Red Sox, Adley Rutschman's return and Luis Robert Jr. going on the injured list after playing just three games. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt, Sam and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com.
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#59
September 3 · 52 min
Orioles' Jackson Holliday on family, approach and top MLB ballparks | Ep. 59
The Orioles have looked to Jackson Holliday as their everyday second baseman and leadoff man down the stretch. He sits down with The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich to talk about the influence of his dad, his search for more power at the plate and his Mount Rushmore of MLB ballparks. After the interview, Matt and The Sun's Josh Tolentino discuss the Orioles' tough finish to their road trip in Colorado and Ravens GM Eric DeCosta speaking about Lamar Jackson's contract status, the Rashod Bateman situation and more ahead of the team's season opener. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com.
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#58
August 31 · 47 min
Ravens' final roster cuts + Orioles among AL wild-card separators | Ep. 58
The Ravens trimmed their roster down Sunday to the final 53 players they'll carry coming out of the preseason and there were several surprises. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino hopped on right after the final cuts were announced and gave their initial reactions to the flurry of roster moves. In the back half of the show, the guys recap the Orioles' weekend sweep of the Athletics and discuss their standing in an AL wild-card race that's finally starting to take shape. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com.
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