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The Banner Baseball Show

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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

  1. 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.

    43 min
  2. Jared Banner's hiring as Orioles GM is really a bet on Mike Elias

    Episode 167

    Show notes

    Co-host Paul Mancano is joined by Orioles beat reporter Andy Kostka to react to new general manager Jared Banner's introductory press conference.

    44 min
  3. Jared Banner hired as GM: Orioles focus on player development

    Episode 166

    Show notes

    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' hiring of Jared Banner as general manager.

    30 min
  4. 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.

    41 min
  5. Orioles' GM search, layoffs and Craig Albernaz-Jim Palmer drama

    Episode 164

    Show notes

    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli unpack a contentious week for Orioles fans.

    45 min
  6. 4 lessons we learned from a dismal Orioles season

    Episode 163

    Show notes

    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.

    51 min
  7. 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.

    53 min
  8. Orioles, Matt Blood part ways. Are more front office changes coming?

    Episode 161

    Show notes

    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.

    41 min
  9. Evaluating Craig Albernaz's first year as Orioles manager

    Episode 160

    Show notes

    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.

    1 hr 7 min
  10. Do the Orioles have enough in the tank to make the playoffs?

    Episode 159

    Show notes

    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).

    48 min
  11. Can the Orioles succeed with this version of Gunnar Henderson?

    Episode 158

    Show notes

    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).

    51 min
  12. The unlikely heroes keeping the Orioles in the playoff race

    Episode 157

    Show notes

    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.

    56 min
  13. 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.

    47 min
  14. 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.

    1 hr 6 min
  15. Orioles deal Dean Kremer to Twins to kick off deadline season

    Episode 154

    Show notes

    Co-host Paul Mancano and columnist Kyle Goon break down the Orioles' trade of Dean Kremer to the Twins.

    31 min
  16. Trade deadline preview: Potential targets for the Orioles

    Episode 153

    Show notes

    Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli preview Monday's trade deadline by discussing whether the Orioles will buy, sell or stand pat.

    52 min
  17. 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).

    59 min
  18. 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).

    59 min
  19. Owners must weigh Mike Elias' future if Orioles' slide continues

    Episode 150

    Show notes

    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).

    51 min
  20. 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).

    53 min