Podcast
Birdland Territory
2016 AL All-Star Brad Brach joins Orioles reporting legend Steve Melewski and 105.7 The Fan's Tim Barbalace in hosting Birdland Territory: A Baltimore Orioles podcast. Hear authentic insight and deep analysis on the Orioles all year long. Subscribe on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts! Part of the Foul Territory Network.
- Baseball chart
- #140
- Episodes
- 89
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Typical length
- 32 min
- On air since
- 2026
- Latest episode
- 1 day ago
Episodes
89 episodes, newest first
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32 min
A discussion of the beginning of MLB free agency
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Steve Melewski, Brad Brach and Tim Barbalace look at some potential free agent targets for the Orioles.
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32 min
How much impact will Jared Banner make? Key takeaways of presser
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Steve Melewski, Brad Brach and Tim Barbalace react to Jared Banner's introductory press conference. The guys discuss what type of impact Banner could make on the front office and day-to-day operations.
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32 min
Offseason Mailbag. Steve, Brad and Tim answer roster questions
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Steve Melewski, Brad Brach and Tim Barbalace respond to listener questions regarding the Orioles upcoming offseason. The guys talk about Trevor Rogers, the starting staff as a whole, the outfield, bullpen and defense
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34 min
An interview with former big league skipper Mike Shildt
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Steve Melewski, Brad Brach and Tim Barbalace welcome Mike Shildt to the show.
Shildt served this year as the O's upper level coordinator of instruction on the Baltimore farm. The former Padres and Cards manager talked about the O's player development operation.
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31 min
These players may not return to the 2027 Orioles
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Steve Melewski, Brad Brach and Tim Barbalace with a discussion of some players that may not be back next season.
Plus a look at key dates on the winter calender and a discussion of the O's new GM Jared Banner.
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41 min
Jim Palmer discussed the backlash over Craig Albernaz comments and more
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Steve Melewski, Brad Brach and Tim Barbalace welcomed Hall of Famer Jim Palmer to the show!
He discussed the recent comments about Craig Albernaz and much more on the 2026 O's season.
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34 min
O's pitching development with director of pitching, Forrest Herrmann
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Herrmann discusses how the O's handle their pitching prospect on the farm.
Of the O's top 30 prospects via Baseball America, nine of their top 14 are pitchers.
We talked about some of the club's top pitching prospects to include Anthony Eyanson, Joseph Dzierwa and Caden Hunter. And about some pitchers who help the O's this year such as Brandon Young, Trey Gibson and Luis De Leon.
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29 min
Is too much criticism being directed at O's skipper Craig Albernaz?
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Steve Melewski, Brad Brach and Tim Barbalace discuss the heat being directed right now towards the O's manager.
Plus a look at the Yankees potential HR that was ruled fan interference as they lost to TB.
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31 min
Did the O's have issues inside of the clubhouse this season?
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Steve Melewski, Brad Brach and Tim Barbalace weigh in on Andy Kostka's recent article in the Baltimore Banner about the clubhouse dynamics of the O's in 2026. Brad detailed what good culture looks like in clubhouses and the guys discussed how things can change for the better in 2027.
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32 min
A few takes on the O's outfield, young core and much more
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Steve Melewski, Brad Brach and Tim Barbalace on several aspects of the 2026 Orioles to include Jackson Holliday's outlook for 2027 and more.
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32 min
The Orioles season-ending press conference
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Steve Melewski, Brad Brach and Tim Barbalace react to the O's season-ending press conference with Mike Elias and Craig Albernaz.
They discussed the club possibly adding a GM, Trevor Rogers' free agency, the team use of analytics and much more.
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31 min
Checking in on several topics as O's regular season ends
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Steve Melewski, Brad Brach and Tim Barbalace on another non-playoff season in Birdland.
The guys talk about Pete Alonso's HR and RBI titles, the performance of skipper Craig Albernaz, Gunnar's wrist issue and the chance to keep LHP Trevor Rogers.
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33 min
Checking in on likely O's front office leadership for 2027
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Steve Melewski, Brad Brach and Tim Barbalace react to the news that Mike Elias and Craig Albernaz will likely return to the team in 2027.
Plus talk of the O's fan salute Wednesday night, Trey Gibson's strong start and much more.
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32 min
An interview with Trey Mancini
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Steve Melewski, Brad Brach and Tim Barbalace welcome the 2019 Most Valuable Oriole to the show.
Trey retired as an Oriole Saturday and discussed his O's career, Saturday's special day and a lot more on the show.
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31 min
Jackson Holliday struggles in 2026. What could 2027 have in store?
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Steve Melewski, Brad Brach and Tim Barbalace recap Jackson Holliday's season after he was placed on the IL due to left wrist inflammation. The guys talk about what will be a critical 2027 season for him.
They also discuss Dylan Beavers' season and look ahead to Trey Mancini signing a one day contract to retire as an Oriole on Saturday.
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32 min
Pete Alonso hits No. 300 as O's win at Citi Field
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Steve Melewski, Brad Brach and Tim Barbalace on the O's amazing win in 11 innings and Alonso's 300th HR that tied it in the ninth.
Plus props for Coby Mayo and Luis De Leon.
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31 min
Pete Alonso's New York homecoming
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Steve Melewski, Brad Brach and Tim Barbalace on the great ovation for Alonso at Citi Field.
Plus the guys discuss Samuel Basallo's recent struggles among other topics and note how Double-A Chesapeake had such strong second-half pitching.
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31 min
O's and Matt Blood mutually part ways. More changes to come?
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Steve Melewski, Brad Brach and Tim Barbalace talk about the news that the Orioles and Matt Blood, O's vice president of player and staff development, have mutually parted ways. The guys speculated if more change could be on the way.
They also talked about Enddy Azocar's strong season on the farm, Pete Alonso delivering on the big contract he was given and Samuel Basallo struggling down the stretch.
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31 min
The Orioles head to Toronto with the faintest of playoff hopes
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Steve Melewski, Brad Brach and Tim Barbalace on the O's series with Cleveland and a look ahead to the remaining 15 games.
Plus props for CES, Josh Walker and Rico Garcia.
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31 min
What will Coby Mayo's role be on the 2027 O's?
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Steve Melewski, Brad Brach and Tim Barbalace take a look at Coby Mayo's two-HR game and what it could mean for his future role.
Plus a note on the Frederick Keys in the playoffs, checking in on Trevor Rogers and more on this show.
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