Podcast

On The Verge | An Orioles Prospect Podcast

Baseball, Sports

On The Verge is focused on the Baltimore Orioles organization and the Orioles Minor League system. The show is hosted by Bob Phelan, Zach Spedden, and Nick Stevens. The trio give their thoughts on the prospects ascending the ranks. Show Twitter: @TheVergePod Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/OnTheVerge

Episodes
542
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
37 min
On air since
2020
Latest episode
22 hours ago

Episodes

542 episodes, newest first

  1. Orioles Offseason Predictions

    Episode 541

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    Zach, Nick, and Bob make their official predictions for the Orioles offseason that officially began the day of this recording.

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    1 hr 2 min
  2. Our Dream Offseasons for the Orioles

    Episode 540

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    Zach, Nick, and Bob discuss their dream offseason for the Orioles, from trades to free agent signings.

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    33 min
  3. October Orioles Mailbag

    Episode 539

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    Zach, Nick, and Bob answer questions from listeners and patrons as the offseason approaches.

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    50 min
  4. Bob (Finally) Watches The Wire - S1, E10-13

    Episode 538

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    Bob is joined by Zach and Connor Newcombe from Locked On Orioles to continue his journey of watching The Wire for the first time, wrapping up with the final four episodes of season one.

    Where's Nick? Spedden, where the f*** is Nick?!

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    42 min
  5. Listener Bold Predictions

    Episode 537

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    Zach and Bob grade listener and patron submissions of bold predictions for the coming offseason and beyond.

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    33 min
  6. Interview w/ RHP Alex Hoppe

    Episode 536

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    Zach and Bob are joined by Orioles reliever Alex Hoppe to discuss his time in Baltimore since being acquired at this year's trade deadline before giving their initial impressions of the news that Jared Banner has been hired to be the GM under Mike Elias.

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    26 min
  7. Bob (Finally) Watches The Wire - S1, E7-9

    Episode 535

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    After 39 years of growing up in Baltimore Bob finally starts his first time watch of The Wire thanks to YOU for helping us reach 1,000 YouTube Subscribers. He is joined by Zach during his life changing journey.

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    25 min
  8. Inflection Point Players for 2027

    Episode 534

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    Zach, Nick, and Bob discuss some players on the major league roster who are at a crossroads with their place on the team moving forward.

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    42 min
  9. Arizona Fall League Update #1

    Episode 533

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    Zach, Nick, and Bob provide an early update on the Orioles prospects playing in the Arizona Fall League.

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    35 min
  10. Park Factors & Arbitration Estimates

    Episode 532

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    Zach, Nick, and Bob discuss the updated minor league park factors and MLB Trade Rumors' arbitration estimates.

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    37 min
  11. 2026 Minor League Awards

    Episode 531

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    Zach, Nick, and Bob hand out the 5th annual OTV awards to the systems best hitter, pitcher, defender, coach, breakout player, and reliever.

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    46 min
  12. 2026 Orioles Season Recap

    Episode 530

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    Zach, Nick, and Bob recap the Baltimore Orioles 2026 season by trying to squint and find the positives in an otherwise disappointing season.

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    43 min
  13. September Mailbag

    Episode 529

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    Zach, Nick, and Bob answer questions from listeners following the end of a disappointing 2026 season for the Baltimore Orioles.

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    59 min
  14. 2026 Norfolk Tides Season Recap

    Episode 528

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    Zach, Nick, and Bob recap the AAA Norfolk Tides 2026 season.

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    47 min
  15. 2026 Arizona Fall League Orioles Selections

    Episode 527

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    Zach, Nick, and Bob discuss the prospects the Orioles are sending to the Arizona Fall League.

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    37 min
  16. Bob (Finally) Watches The Wire - S1, E4-6

    Episode 526

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    After 39 years of growing up in Baltimore Bob finally starts his first time watch of The Wire thanks to YOU for helping us reach 1,000 YouTube Subscribers. He is joined by Zach during his life changing journey.

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    26 min
  17. 2026 Chesapeake Baysox Season Recap

    Episode 525

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    Zach, Nick, and Bob recap the Chesapeake Baysox 2026 season which included a very good second half after discussing the Orioles parting ways with former guest and minor league coordinator + Scouting Director Matt Blood.

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    38 min
  18. 2026 Frederick Keys Season Recap

    Episode 524

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    Zach, Nick, and Bob recap the Frederick Keys 2026 season which included a playoff appearance in the teams return to the organization after discussing the promotions of Aron Estrada and Ethan Anderson to AAA Norfolk for the final week of the minor league season.

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    50 min
  19. 2026 Delmarva Shorebirds Season Recap

    Episode 523

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    Zach and Bob recap the Delmarva Shorebirds 2026 season and naming best player and pitcher of the year.

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    29 min
  20. More Mayo Please (and CES)

    Episode 522

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    Zach and Bob talk about the development of Coby Mayo and Christian Encarnacion-Strand and what their futures look like for the Orioles.

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    26 min