PODCAST · sports
The Bird Brains Baseball Show
by Jeff Baker
All the news, transactions, and team updates for the Baltimore Orioles in a neat weekly talk show. Join hosts Dave Besecker and Jeff Baker for fun and insight into all things happening with the Orioles and their minor league affiliates.
Episodes
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Bird Brains Baseball Show Episode 96
Jeff and Dave bid farewell to the 2026 season with commentary on the post season press conference given by Mike Elias and Craig Albernaz. And do we know if Trevor Rogers will be back? #Birdland #Orioles
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Bird Brains Baseball Show episode 95
Better baseball in future? The brains talk about situational hitting and the lack of baseball IQ right now in Baltimore. Changes continue in the warehouse and will Craig Albernaz be the guy to get the team back to basics?
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Bird Brains Baseball Show Episode 94
Hope is the theme this week albeit a longshot for the O's post season chances. Pete Alonso's return to NY is celebrated and some talk about his leadership and the team's future.
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Bird Brains Baseball Show Episode 93
The boys discuss an article from CBS Sports.com https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/polarizing-hitting-approach-took-over-mlb-driveline-baseball-kristian-campbell/ involving the use of DRIVELINE's Baseball data driven performance hitting techniques and how the Orioles are being affected by the...
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Bird Brains Baseball Show Episode 92
Bird Turds, Bird of Prey, .500 baseball for a minute and the end of a 10 game errorless streak. Just another week of Orioles baseball. Dave and Jeff are still grumpy but the playoff quest continues.
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Bird Brains Baseball Show Episode 91
Derek joins Jeff and Dave and talks about how Craig Albernaz needed to support his team like Earl Weaver. Alonso is king and Blaze Alexander is almost back all that and more on this episode.
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Bird Brains Baseball Show Episode 90
Dave and Jeff discuss, "Out of the playoffs, no we're In, No..." the up and down week that represents an entire Orioles season. And "Where are our young pitcher's, why not in the pen?"
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Bird Brains Baseball Show Episode 89
Dave is back and discusses his take on the trade deadline moves. Unearned Run % stat is identified and discussed as a problem area inside all levels of the Orioles system.
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Bird Brains Baseball Show Episode 88
Derek sits in for Dave on a post trade deadline session trying to make sense of the loss of Adley Rutchman and why it may or may not make sense.
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Bird Brains Baseball Show Episode 87
The southern information desk takes over the show this week. Derek runs down the likely names we think will be involved with the Orioles at the trade deadline.
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Bird Brains Baseball Show episode 86
A Houston Sweep and 7 game win streak keeps the O's season alive. Derek joins the boys this week and praises Pete Alonso as the leader the team needs.
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Bird Brains Episode 85
The All Star break comes in the midst of the O's first 4 game winning streak and the boys talk about buying/selling at the trade deadline. Also a quick look at the Orioles top 5 draft selections from this year's class.
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Bird Brains Baseball Show Episode 84
A despondent pair of Brain Cells try to figure out if the Orioles will be big sellers at the trade deadline or whether Mike Elias will try to stay the course.
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Bird Brains Baseball Show Episode 83
A lost week that may make for a lost season. The O's are entering the July 4th weekend 8 games under .500 and no signs of a turn around. The Bird Brains talk about how it's been since the Mike Elias "Lift Off".
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Bird Brains Baseball Show Episode 82
In need of some therapy the Bird Brains were into handing out well earned Bird Turd awards. A series win against the Dodgers albeit with a blown sweep was uplifting but was neutralized by a horrific series loss to the lowly Angels.
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Bird Brains Episode 81
It's all about pitching..well mostly. Jeff and Dave talk about pitching by the league leaders and how the Orioles compare. Also, how will the O's approach the draft and are fundamentals being addressed in the minors?
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Bird Brains Episode 80
The Brains talk about the Birds and discuss the inconsistencies this team shows. Speculation runs rampant about a potential trade of Adley Rutchman and the boys chime on that one.
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Bird Brains Episode 79
Derek pinch hits for Dave this week and settles his position on the impact of analytics on baseball. The O's had a good week and talk about the significance of May 13th on the team.
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Bird Brains Episode 78
Good starting pitching and some timely hits have given Birdland some hope. Dave and Jeff talk about the importance of the starting pitching and continuing to play clean baseball as June begins.
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Bird Brains Episode 77
Lamenting a 1-5 week with the Birds, today the boys discuss why analytics based coaching/decision making doesn't necessarily result in "Good Baseball". Inspiration was taken from Ben McDonald's post game comments.
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Bird Brains Episode 76
Down one Brain cell, Derek Pinch Hits for Dave as what's left of our Brains discuss the lack of depth by the starting pitching, chase rates, and a series win against the Yankees.
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Bird Brains Episode 75
Dave, Derek, and Jeff review a tough stretch for the Birds and comment on the recent controversial comments made by O's HOFer Mike Bordick.
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Bird Brains Episode 74
April comes to an end and the O's are hovering around .500. Jeff and Dave talk about some of the promising performances this week and hand out a Bird of Prey award.
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Bird Brains Episode 73
Jeff and Dave review some of the early season statistics of the Orioles and what it may mean for this season. Some reason for hope on offense and some reasons for concern with the starting pitching.
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Bird Brains Episode 72
Dave and Jeff review another week of .500 baseball for the Birds and talk about some of the early season heroes for the O's.
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Bird Brains Episode 71
Lack of fundamentals and a weak opponent = a 3-3 week getting the O's back to .500 Derek joins the discussion from the southern info desk as the discussion drifts around sloppy play and inconsistent bats.
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Bird Brains Episode 70
After a .500 start Dave and Jeff review the new additions to the ballpark experience at Camden Yards. Early impressions of the team are discussed. The injury bug has reappeared and the boys talk about the implications of the Zach Eflin injury.
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Bird Brains Episode 69
Opening Day is here and the Bird Brains dissect the 26 man roster going into opening day. The guys discuss the shocking demotion of Dean Kremer and the resulting starting pitching rotation is compared to last year.
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Bird Brains Episode 68
Derek joins the Bird Brains and gives his take on how the roster is shaping up and how it's time for the team's stars to play like stars. Metrics to watch to not repeat last year's slow start are discussed. 1 Week to go!
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Bird Brains Episode 67
Still in the midst of spring training, Jeff and Dave project the opening day roster and with those projects look to the Triple group of potential starters.
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Bird Brains Episode 66
The boys are back with news and notes for the Orioles. 2026 Spring training is in full swing and Dave and Jeff discuss the situation at 1st and 3rd base, the ABS system, and Pete Alonso's leadership.
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Bird Brains Christmas 2025
A special on-line only Christmas show was in order to run down what the Orioles already have under the tree this year. Dave and Jeff discuss the Pete Alonso deal and the other moves the Birds have made so far.
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Bird Brains Episode 64
Jeff and Dave wrap up this season with a dive into Mike Elias' post season press conference. Lots of thoughts and insight into the Orioles off-season and potential moves.
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Bird Brains Episode 63
The boys celebrate late inning heroics in the last home game of the season and Trevor Rogers is the Most Valuable Oriole for 2025. The talk turns to potential additions to the roster for next year. What bat do you want to add? [email protected]
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Bird Brains Episode 62
The southern Info desk (Derek) joins Jeff and Dave lamenting injuries, celebrating some up and coming Birds and talk a little about next year's team roster construction.
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Bird Brains Episode 61
Jeff and Dave discuss walk off week and the surprising effectiveness of the O's bullpen. Also who is your All time O's starting 5?
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Bird Brains Episode 60
The Bird Brains talk about the Trevor Rogers award winning month, Jeremiah Jackson's great start and more on the All Orioles team selections.
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Bird Brains Episode 59
A contract extension to Sam Basallo, the immaculate return of Kyle Bradish and what it all means for the Orioles future. All that is kicked around by the Bird Brains plus name your all time Orioles team.
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Bird Brains Episode 58
Dave and Jeff celebrate the resurgence of the Birds. Starting pitching, Tony Mansolino, and Ryan Mountcastle are all discussed in this edition.
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Bird Brains Episode 57
The latest Top 30 Prospect lists are out and the Orioles have restocked the farm system and the Bird Brains talk to the updated lists. Also a look at the troubling offense since the trade deadline and what it could mean for the O's "Core" players.
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Bird Brains Episode 56
Derek adds a Brain Cell to the show to review the prospects acquired by the Orioles sell-off at the trade deadline. Bird of Prey and multiple Bird Turd awards are given out this week.
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Bird Brains Episode 55
The trade deadline show reviews all the MAJOR moves made by the O's as one of the most active sellers in MLB. Join the show to find out what moves the O's made and why?
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Bird Brains Episode 54
Jeff and Dave look to the upcoming trade deadline and talk to what the Orioles need to do to push the organization forward. Prospect acquisitions, draft signees, and baseball philosophy.
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Bird Brains Episode 53
With the All Star break in full swing we welcome Derek back to discuss the Orioles top picks in last week's draft.
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Bird Brains Episode 52
With the O's 10 games below .500 the Brains welcome Derek back to the show with a rundown of the upcoming Amateur draft and the O's potential picks. This show of "News and Notes" is dedicated to our friend Sean. RIP. #Orioles #Birdland
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Bird Brains Episode 51
The boys marvel at the seemingly endless stream of injuries hitting the Orioles. A brief discussion on the starting pitching woes and a quick look at a handful of AAA prospects that project to get to the show in 2025.
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Bird Brains Episode 50
Jeff goes on a rant about the lack of fundamentals and a cry to get the play on the field back to the "Oriole Way". An extensive talk about defensive stats that may explain the inconsistent performance on the field.
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Bird Brains Episode 49
The Brains don't know whether to celebrate or cry about this team. Check out this week's edition as we review the June high and gut punch loss to Tampa.
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Bird Brains Episode 48
With 3 Brain cells in attendance, the Bird Brains again discuss the merits of selling at the trade deadline for the O's and the likely suspects to be involved. A brief discussion on the wRC+ statistic and how some of the Oriole's bats rate out.
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Bird Brains Episode 47
Our southern information desk (Derek Baker) pinch hits for Dave this week. We discuss the recent win streak, the rumblings of Sam Bassallo from Norfolk, the current standings of the farm system and the impact all those things have on the O's moves at the trade deadline.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
All the news, transactions, and team updates for the Baltimore Orioles in a neat weekly talk show. Join hosts Dave Besecker and Jeff Baker for fun and insight into all things happening with the Orioles and their minor league affiliates.
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All the news, transactions, and team updates for the Baltimore Orioles in a neat weekly talk show. Join hosts Dave Besecker and Jeff Baker for fun and insight into all things happening with the Orioles and their minor league affiliates.
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