Podcast
The Banner Baseball Show
The Baltimore Banner presents ’The Banner Baseball Show,’ co-hosted by Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli. Once a week, we’ll have in-depth analysis and breakdowns featuring The Banner’s roster, including reporter Andy Kostka as well as columnist Kyle Goon. Nobody does coverage of the Birds like The Baltimore Banner.
- Episodes
- 168
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Typical length
- 51 min
- On air since
- 2024
- Latest episode
- 1 day ago
Episodes
168 episodes, newest first
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43 min
Orioles free agency preview: Catchers and outfielders
Episode 168
Show notes
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' options decisions and break down eight free agent catchers and eight free agent outfielders to watch.
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44 min
Jared Banner's hiring as Orioles GM is really a bet on Mike Elias
Episode 167
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Co-host Paul Mancano is joined by Orioles beat reporter Andy Kostka to react to new general manager Jared Banner's introductory press conference.
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30 min
Jared Banner hired as GM: Orioles focus on player development
Episode 166
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Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' hiring of Jared Banner as general manager.
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41 min
Will the Orioles re-sign Trevor Rogers, other impending free agents?
Episode 165
Show notes
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli run through the list of Orioles impending free agents, including Trevor Rogers and Chris Bassitt, and predict whether they will re-sign in Baltimore.
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45 min
Orioles' GM search, layoffs and Craig Albernaz-Jim Palmer drama
Episode 164
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Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli unpack a contentious week for Orioles fans.
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51 min
4 lessons we learned from a dismal Orioles season
Episode 163
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Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli are joined by beat writer Andy Kostka to give four lessons they learned from a dismal 2026 season.
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53 min
Mike Elias and Craig Albernaz are getting another shot. Do they deserve it?
Episode 162
Show notes
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' slim playoff chances.
Then they break down the news that Mike Elias expects to return and that Craig Albernaz will be back in 2027.
Finally they offer a minor league check-in on the prospects heading to the Arizona Fall League.
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41 min
Orioles, Matt Blood part ways. Are more front office changes coming?
Episode 161
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Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' fading playoff changes.
Then they break down the departure of VP of player and staff development Matt Blood.
Finally, they check in on prospects Ethan Anderson and Aron Estrada.
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1 hr 7 min
Evaluating Craig Albernaz's first year as Orioles manager
Episode 160
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Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' six-game losing streak and series opening win over the Guardians.
Then they evaluate the job of manager Craig Albernaz.
Finally they check in on OF prospect Vance Honeycutt.
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48 min
Do the Orioles have enough in the tank to make the playoffs?
Episode 159
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Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli talk about the Orioles' latest push towards the final wild card spot (5:06).
Next they answer mailbag questions (11:30).
Then Jon provides his scouting report on LHP prospect Boston Bateman (36:45).
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51 min
Can the Orioles succeed with this version of Gunnar Henderson?
Episode 158
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Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss how the Orioles have become Pete Alonso's team (3:26).
Then they break down Gunnar Henderson's confounding season and talk about whether the O's can return to competitiveness if he continues to struggle (13:21).
Finally they analyze RHP prospect Kyson Witherspoon (41:41).
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56 min
The unlikely heroes keeping the Orioles in the playoff race
Episode 157
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Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli congratulate former Orioles first baseman Trey Mancini on his retirement from baseball.
Then they break down the O's series win over the Rays.
Next they talk about the unlikely heroes – Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Yohel Pozo and Cam Sanders – who are helping Baltimore right now.
Finally they're joined by Baltimore City's State Attorney Ivan Bates to debate Jon's recent column on the Adley Rutschman trade.
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47 min
We're getting whiplash from Mike Elias' Orioles
Episode 156
Show notes
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli share more thoughts on the Adley Rutschman trade, discussing the reaction from the clubhouse and breaking down what Mike Elias said after the deadline.
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1 hr 6 min
Adley Rutschman traded to Red Sox on stunning Orioles deadline day
Episode 155
Show notes
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli are joined by columnist Kyle Goon and beat reporter Andy Kostka to break down every Orioles trade before the deadline: C Adley Rutschman to the Red Sox, OF Taylor Ward to the Mariners and RHP Tyler Wells to the Rays.
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31 min
Orioles deal Dean Kremer to Twins to kick off deadline season
Episode 154
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Co-host Paul Mancano and columnist Kyle Goon break down the Orioles' trade of Dean Kremer to the Twins.
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52 min
Trade deadline preview: Potential targets for the Orioles
Episode 153
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Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli preview Monday's trade deadline by discussing whether the Orioles will buy, sell or stand pat.
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59 min
Let's get nuts: Could Orioles shake things up at the deadline?
Episode 152
Show notes
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' series losses to the Red Sox and Braves (2:46).
Then they chat about the calamity at catcher (7:30).
Next they react to David Rubenstein's comments about Mike Elias (12:58).
They also talk about ways the Orioles could shake up their roster dramatically at the deadline (19:44).
Finally they provide an update on OF Heston Kjerstad (51:20).
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59 min
Orioles' win streak, Kyle Bradish's extension and draft reactions
Episode 151
Show notes
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' seven-game win streak (4:26).
Then they break down injuries to Blaze Alexander and others (19:11).
Next they talk about Kyle Bradish's extension (28:29).
Finally they break down the 2026 draft class (44:34).
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51 min
Owners must weigh Mike Elias' future if Orioles' slide continues
Episode 150
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Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli are joined by columnist Kyle Goon to discuss whether David Rubenstein should consider firing Mike Elias if the Orioles continue to slide.
Then they look ahead to the MLB draft (45:08).
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53 min
Mike Elias wants to buy. Is that really a good idea?
Episode 149
Show notes
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' series against the White Sox and Reds (3:31).
Then they react to Adley Rutschman's third career All-Star selection (7:05).
Next they debate whether the Orioles should buy at the deadline (17:10).
Finally they break down left-handed pitching prospect Caden Hunter (45:25).
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