The Warehouse Podcast - a Baltimore Orioles podcast

Injuries are a perennial variable that every team attempts to plan for, but it is ultimately impossible to fully safeguard against. The Orioles are intimately familiar with that right now. As the team continues to exceed expectations, they now have to wrangle with some high profile bumps and bruises. By far the most important injury has happened to centerfielder Cedric Mullins. Arguably the team’s most important player, Mullins exited a game over the weekend with a quad injury. Thankfully, it does not appear to be too serious, but the star outfielder will still be sidelined for several weeks at least. Elsewhere, the pitching crunch is real. In the same week that rookie Grayson Rodriguez was demoted for poor play, the O’s also found out that two veterans they were depending on for return later this summer could still be a ways away. John Means, the potential ace of this thin starting staff, suffered a setback in his rehab from Tommy John surgery. The setback was in his back, not his surgically-repaired elbow. That’s good news, but it will still push his return beyond the originally anticipated July window. In the bullpen, the O’s will be without Dillon Tate for a bit longer as he had a stress reaction during his own rehab from an off-season injury. The Orioles reliever group is doing just fine in its current state, but Tate would nonetheless boost a back-end crew that has started to see a few cracks in recent weeks. The trade deadline is still two months away, but it is becoming ecident that Mike Elias and the team’s front office will need to bolster the roster in some significant way if they wish to buoy the playoff chances of this still-surging ball club. The guys chat about all of this and more on the latest episode, plus some discussion of the City Connect jerseys, the addition of Aaron Hicks, and why G-Rod’s demotion was or was not deserved. If you like what you hear, consider subscribing here on Substack, or on Spotify and your preferred podcast platform. We are also over on YouTube, so consider a free subscription over there as well. Connect: Email: thewarehousepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheWarehousePodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarehousepodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWarehousePod Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, YouTube or right here on Substack! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewarehousepod.substack.com

May is halfway over, and the Orioles remain atop the AL Wild Card standings. Things have changed. The competition has gotten stiffer. And the O’s rate of wins has slowed. But they are still winning more than they are losing, and there are signs of progress throughout the roster. Dean Kremer is pitching better. Gunnar Henderson is hitting the ball harder. Tyler Wells is carrying the rotation. And the bullpen remains amazing! At the same time, there are also some issues. Grayson Rodriguez has had rookie growing pains. Jorge Mateo looks like his 2022 self at the plate again. And no one in the AL East looks like dropping out of this race any time soon. All in all, these are happy times in Birdland! The team’s hot start has bought them some cushion for the remainder of the season. To this point, they haven’t really needed it, but it’s nice to have. On this week’s episode, we talk about everything mentioned above plus Cedric Mullins’ cycle, no days off from the team’s core, and how Ramón Urías’ injury impacts the lineup. If you like what you hear, consider subscribing here on Substack, or on Spotify and your preferred podcast platform. We are also over on YouTube, so consider a free subscription over there as well. Connect: Email: thewarehousepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheWarehousePodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarehousepodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWarehousePod Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, YouTube or right here on Substack! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewarehousepod.substack.com

One month of the 2023 season is in the books, and these Orioles continue to be a lot of fun to watch night in and night out. Sure, the schedule they have played thus far has not exactly been a gauntlet of contenders. But you can only play the schedule in front of you, and the O’s have conquered the weary foes that have dared take them on. It’s not all perfect, of course. The starting pitching isn’t good. In fact, it has been downright bad in recent weeks. Thankfully, Grayson Rodriguez is improving with every start, and Tyler Wells is having himself another impressive first half. Reinforcements will be needed. The internal options are lacking, and that includes the eventual return of John Means from Tommy John surgery. Means has been great in an Orioles uniform, but depending on someone that has been on the shelf for an entire year is a dicey proposition. But now isn’t the time to dwell on the negative. The reality is that these Orioles are 10 games over .500, which buys them a decent amount of wiggle room for the remainder of the season. You might not clinch a playoff spot in April, but you sure can lose one. At the very least, the O’s have set themselves up to be competitive in the months ahead. On this week’s show, the guys chat through the good and the bad, the Joey Ortiz debut (and swift demotion), the Yennier Cano phenomenon, and the Jorge Mateo evolution. If you like what you hear, consider subscribing here on Substack, or on Spotify and your preferred podcast platform. We are also over on YouTube, so consider a free subscription over there as well. Connect: Email: thewarehousepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheWarehousePodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarehousepodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWarehousePod Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, YouTube or right here on Substack! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewarehousepod.substack.com

Nearly three weeks of the 2023 season are in the books, and this year’s version of the Baltimore Orioles looks…good? The starting pitching has been (as expected!) a problem, both because of an unfortunate injury to Kyle Bradish and some poor performances from just about everyone not named Kyle Gibson. And the defense has left a lot to be desired. But what cannot be denied is the torrid start to the year for the Baltimore bats. Jorge Mateo is leading a resurgent Orioles offense with plenty of help from all-world catcher Adley Rutschman. Meanwhile, Ryan Mountcastle has rediscovered his home run trot and Cedric Mullins has worked out some early-season struggles to become the table setter they needed. And don’t forget Austin Hays, who is just casually boasting an OPS over 1.000. There is still work to be done, of course. Anthony Santander and Gunnar Henderson are both striking out a whole bunch with less power than expected. But once either one of them gets going, this could be the deepest lineup in the game. You may have expected them to be better than they were in 2022, but the amount of production so far has been impressive. On top of that, the O’s bullpen once again looks like a weapon. Félix Bautista might be the best closer in baseball, Danny Coulombe and his slider are twisting hitters in knots, and Bryan Baker has brought his attitude to the mound. It’s only been 16 games as of this writing, but the Orioles are on a 90+ win pace, and it sure feels like there is room to improve. The guys get into all of it on this week’s episode, plus a review of the rookies, a heated discussion of the water-themed celebrations, and Eli’s upcoming work trip. If you like what you hear, consider subscribing here on Substack, or on Spotify and your preferred podcast platform. We are also over on YouTube, so consider a free subscription over there as well. Connect: Email: thewarehousepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheWarehousePodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarehousepodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWarehousePod Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, YouTube or right here on Substack! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewarehousepod.substack.com

Ah, the joy of recording a podcast slightly early and then seeing news come down that entirely contradicts a chunk of the topics covered. So is the life of a sports podcast just days away from the beginning of baseball season. Hopefully you still enjoy these 90+ minutes full of roster analysis, season predictions, and rosy ambition. Think of this as the most mundane time machine you could imagine that is only capable of transporting you to last week, when it seemed like Grayson Rodriguez was guaranteed an Opening Day roster spot and you had no idea Danny Coulombe existed. Simpler times indeed. You can rest assured that some of the content in this episode is still relevant to the present day. There are discussions about the Orioles fascination with a backup first baseman, what the plan is with Gunnar Henderson, and how they will manage a bullpen with crucial injuries to begin the year. Plus, we make predictions that are sure to go wrong. That’s always fun to bottle up and throw back in our face months later. If you like what you hear, consider subscribing here on Substack, or on Spotify and your preferred podcast platform. We are also over on YouTube, so consider a free subscription over there as well. Connect: Email: thewarehousepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheWarehousePodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarehousepodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWarehousePod Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, YouTube or right here on Substack! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewarehousepod.substack.com

Long time no see! Since the winter is drawing to a close, we figured it was time to hop on the mic and digest all of the moves the Orioles made (or didn’t) in our first episode of 2023. In case you missed it, Mike Elias swapped out one trio of veterans for another with the additions of Kyle Gibson, Adam Frazier, and James McCann. He also boosted the bullpen with the return of Mychal Givens. And he even gave the rotation a little love with a trade for Cole Irvin. It was not the dream offseason many of us envisioned. The starting staff remains without an obvious ace, although the promotion of Grayson Rodriguez could result in such an outcome. And the lineup is deeper overall but still feels a bit shallow in the power department. But all in all, the Orioles are better in February of 2023 than they were in October of 2022. For a team that just missed out on a playoff spot by a couple of games, that could be significant. Some other good vibes came from the minors, where the Orioles once again received high marks from all over the industry. 11 different prospects made their way on to various Top 100 lists, and the organization as a whole is viewed as one of the most talent-rich in the sport. Of course it wasn’t all good news. Another development this offseason was a total breakdown in public relations between ownership and the fanbase. John Angelos had a weird press conference, the lease at Camden Yards expires in December, and the MASN case continues on. All of that could be resolved sometime this summer, but it does take away from the warm fuzzies for the time. You can see now why we needed two hours for this episode. We tackled it all. If you like what you hear, consider subscribing here on Substack, or on Spotify and your preferred podcast platform. We are also over on YouTube, where we just hit 30 subscribers. Can we get to 50 by Opening Day? Connect: Email: thewarehousepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheWarehousePodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarehousepodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWarehousePod Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, YouTube or right here on Substack! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewarehousepod.substack.com

The guys sorta just list names of players and talk about how they fit with the Orioles. It's a good time! Connect: Email: thewarehousepod@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWarehousePod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarehousepod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWarehousePod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQCLpHQDrP2BeS9MoAS6zFw #orioles #baltimore #birdland #baseball #sports #podcast #baltimoreorioles #mlb #sports #playoffs This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewarehousepod.substack.com

Unlike the previous four seasons, it was sad to see this Orioles campaign come to an end. September was a tough month, and ultimately they finished a few games out of the playoff picture. But it was the most magical season we’ve seen in these parts in quite some time, and promised a bright future. A crucial offseason is ahead of this organization. Mike Elias has promised “liftoff” and claimed that the Orioles are now “back in the fight” for AL East supremacy. How that manifests in the winter months remains to be seen. But there is plenty of time for that. As October continues on, and we watch the teams that edged out the O’s for a postseason spot, it feels appropriate to reflect on 2022, point out what went well, what could have gone better, and how we feel about the squad before any sort of transactions take place. That is what this week’s episode is all about! Celebrate the good times. Give Brandon Hyde his plaudits. Shout out the unsung heroes. And everything in between! If you like what you hear, consider subscribing here on Substack, or on Spotify and your preferred podcast platform. We are also over on YouTube, where we just hit 30 subscribers. Can we get to 50 over the winter? Connect: Email: thewarehousepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheWarehousePodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarehousepodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWarehousePodCamden Chat: https://www.camdenchat.com/ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, YouTube or right here on Substack! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewarehousepod.substack.com

Things are getting tense! There’s just about a month left in the 2022 MLB season, and your Baltimore Orioles are in this thing. But the room for error is close to zero at this point, and only getting smaller. As of this writing, the O’s are 4.5 games out of the AL’s final wild card spot following a disastrous series with the team right in front of them, the Toronto Blue Jays. But all hope is not lost. The O’s and Jays will see each other six more times as the season comes to a close, technically plenty of time for the good guys to track down the inferior organization up north. Even still, it’s a tall task and one that will require the Orioles and manager Brandon Hyde to approach every inning like their postseason lives are on the line. Not only is the playoff chase on, but there is a chance that the Orioles still have one more high-profile promotion up their sleeves Grayson Rodriguez has made two rehab starts already, and everything feels like the top pitching prospect in baseball is going to make it to Baltimore before it’s all said and done. That alone won’t be enough to propel these Birds to the playoffs, but it would be a needed boost to a pitching staff that has started to show some signs of slowing down. All the while, Hyde is trying to find a lineup combination that can produce. The bats have cooled along with the weather, particularly Austin Hays. The O’s could use a blowout or two in the next week to get their pitching in order ahead of a length stretch without off days to round out the campaign. The guys cover all of that and more on this week’s episode. If you like what you hear, please considering subscribing and giving a positive review on your preferred platform, including right here on Subtack: We are also over on YouTube, where eventually our faces will be featured once again rather than a static image. Thanks so much for taking the time to check us out! Connect: Email: thewarehousepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheWarehousePodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarehousepodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWarehousePodCamden Chat: https://www.camdenchat.com/ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, YouTube or right here on Substack! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewarehousepod.substack.com

It can be difficult to properly assess substantial transactions in the moment. The draft is a barrage of scouting reports and highlight videos that the typical fan can never hope to properly digest. The trade deadline is full of rumors and whining that can blur reality. Sometimes it makes sense to slow down, wait, and then provide analysis weeks later. And sometimes you have a really hectic life that prevents you from getting a relevant podcast up in a timely way. Toe-may-toe, toe-mah-toe. The Orioles were busy at the end of July and start of August. They took Jackson Holliday with the number one overall pick, and then sold at the deadline, moving Trey Mancini and Jorge Lopez to a disappointed—but not surprised—response from the fan base. It was a conscious decision from the front office to not supplement the 2022 Orioles with major league talent. Instead, they will fill holes from the inside and make their best effort to get to the postseason regardless. More than two weeks have passed since this podcast was actually recorded. Surprisingly, the Orioles remain in the thick of the playoff race and could be nearing a promotion of several prominent prospects. Whether that was the expectation from Mike Elias and company, you cannot argue that this team, as assembled, is the best in Baltimore since at least 2016. What a wonderful and weird season 2022 has been. If you enjoy what you hear, consider subscribing on your preferred podcast platform or right here on Substack. We are also on YouTube if you prefer to have your entertainment in video form: Connect: Email: thewarehousepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheWarehousePodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarehousepodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWarehousePod Tyler's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_tyyoungCamden Chat: https://www.camdenchat.com/ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, YouTube or right here on Substack! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewarehousepod.substack.com

It may not feel like it following a series loss in Tampa and dropping three of four overall, but the Orioles are playing some good baseball in the month of August. They even hopped into a playoff spot and third place in the AL East momentarily. Being in this position one year ago seemed unimaginable, even with the impending promotions of prospects, including Adley Rutschman. This team is unrecognizable from the 2021 squad in the best possible way. Things do get harder from here. There are whole lot of games left against the Blue Jays and a couple of series with the Astros. It’s an uphill climb, but there remains something special about this team. So I won’t count againt them until they prove differently. In this episode, the guys talk about that level of play, Jorge Mateo’s bat, Anthony Santander’s power, Félix Bautista’s warm-up music, and D.L. Hall’s future. If you like what you hear, consider subscribing to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or here on Substack: We are also on YouTube if you prefer to get episodes in video form. Connect: Email: thewarehousepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheWarehousePodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarehousepodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWarehousePod Tyler's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_tyyoungCamden Chat: https://www.camdenchat.com/ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, YouTube or right here on Substack! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewarehousepod.substack.com

The Orioles have won 10 in a row, their longest streak of the century! They are a WINNING baseball team in July for the first time since 2017. I feel the magic happening, which is why now is the perfect time to talk about the future instead. Let’s be honest, Mike Elias is not going to go “all in” on the 2022 Orioles, and we could probably agree that there is some sense to that plan. After all, we all know this roster has some notable holes that likely preclude it from a deep postseason run. That doesn’t mean it wouldn’t be a whole lot of fun to see them try anyway. But with the MLB Draft just days away, and the trade deadline a couple of weeks later, we figured we would pack the two topics together into an extravaganza of epic baseball-ing proportions. For now, this is our final planned episode of July, but a seismic trade or a noteworthy draft could change that. With that in mind, if you like what you hear, consider subscribing here on Substack or your preferred podcast platform so you don’t miss an episode. We are also on YouTube, if you prefer! Connect: Email: thewarehousepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheWarehousePodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarehousepodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWarehousePod Tyler's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_tyyoungCamden Chat: https://www.camdenchat.com/ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, YouTube or right here on Substack! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewarehousepod.substack.com

The Baltimore Orioles might be a good team. As of this writing, they have won eight games in a row, they are two games out of a wild card spot, and their team vibes are absolutely off the charts. Contributions are coming from all over. Adley Rutschman is no longer a prospect. The rotation continues to chug along. And the bullpen (for the most part) is still lights out. In this week’s episode, the guys touch on all of that good stuff, plus some of the bad, including a rough week for Jorge López and the blackhole at the bottom of the Orioles lineup. But let’s keep things positive. The O’s are outperforming expectations, putting a fun product on the field, and the future has never been brighter! If you like what you hear, consider subscribing here on Substack or your preferred podcast platform. We are also on YouTube, if you prefer! Connect: Email: thewarehousepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheWarehousePodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarehousepodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWarehousePod Tyler's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_tyyoungTyler's Instagram: https://instagram.com/_tyyoungCamden Chat: https://www.camdenchat.com/ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, YouTube or right here on Substack! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewarehousepod.substack.com

Oh, Orioles. You just can’t let a week go by without something wild happening, can you? There were some particularly tasty bits since the last time we posted an episode. The largest morsel of all was news from The Baltimore Banner that the two Angelos brothers that run the Orioles day-to-day are embroiled in a lawsuit…against each other. The article is required reading for any Orioles fan, but what it boils down to is that Louis is suing John and his mother over control of their father’s money, which includes the Orioles. Allegations are thrown out about moving the franchise to Nashville, a secret firing of Brady Anderson, and nixing the sale of the team. It’s a mess, but one that Orioles fans probably don’t need to be too worried about, at least not right now. There is no evidence of the team moving, and it certainly feels like they are headed in the right direction on the field. Things can change, of course, but the typical pace of lawsuits tells us that it could be a while before we see any ramifications of this case. A sale of the team certainly seems to be on the table, though. It’s something that has been rumored for quite a while, and it makes sense with the patriarch of the family, Peter, in failing health. But the team has taken steps to insure that whomever owns the Orioles will keep them in Baltimore long term. The state of Maryland just dedicated $1.2 billion to update Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium. That is a massive carrot that won’t be guaranteed anywhere else. Not to mention, if a team were to move to Nashville or Las Vegas, there are far easier teams ripe of the picking. How about the Rays and their perennially empty stadium? Or the Athletics and an ownership group that has completely alienated their fan base? The guys get into it on this week’s episode, plus the injury to Grayson Rodriguez, the promotions of Gunnar Henderson and Jordan Westburg, the return of Heston Kjerstad, and more. If you like what you hear, consider subscribing here on Substack or your preferred podcast platform. We are also on YouTube, if you prefer. Connect: Email: thewarehousepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheWarehousePodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarehousepodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWarehousePod Tyler's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_tyyoungTyler's Instagram: https://instagram.com/_tyyoungCamden Chat: https://www.camdenchat.com/ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, YouTube or right here on Substack! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewarehousepod.substack.com

This day was a long time coming. Practically from the day he was drafted, Adley Rutschman was the absolute best catcher in the Orioles entire organization. But you know how this game gets played. He needed some seasoning down on the farm while the Orioles suppressed his service time prepared him for the big leagues. Rutschman’s promotion is exciting for a few reasons. First, he is widely-regarded as the top prospect in baseball. Those types of players don’t always turn into franchise-altering juggernauts, but they are usually pretty darn good and as much upside as you could dream of. That is massive for an Orioles team still building things back up. But second, it signals a shift for this club. Now that Rutschman has arrived on the scene, it’s go time. If they are going to maximize his abilities they need to start assembling a squad around him. That means getting Grayson Rodriguez and DL Hall up to Baltimore before the end of the summer. That means pushing Gunnar Henderson into consideration for the 2023 Opening Day roster. And it could mean getting serious about free agency and big-time trades as soon as this upcoming offseason. Not all of this is going to happen overnight, and it doesn’t mean the Orioles are going to be a World Series contender by next season. But this should be the start of those sorts of thoughts. This is what the fanbase has been waiting for. Expectations should be tempered for the immediate future as Rutschman gets his feet wet. But the fanbase should also demand a serious overhaul of this roster over the next 365 days. Did you know you can subscribe to the podcast? We are on Spotify, Apple, and just about everywhere else. You can also add your email address to get the episodes right in your inbox. Or you could head over to YouTube, where we post every single episode. Connect: Email: thewarehousepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheWarehousePodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarehousepodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWarehousePod Tyler's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_tyyoungTyler's Instagram: https://instagram.com/_tyyoungCamden Chat: https://www.camdenchat.com/ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, YouTube or right here on Substack! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewarehousepod.substack.com

It is a shock to no one that the Orioles are in last-place of the AL East and already seeing their meager hopes of a playoff push go up in smoke. For a team still knee-deep in a rebuild, this was the expected outcome. But the way in which they have gotten here is surprising. The offense has continued to struggle while the pitching staff has cooled off a bit since a white hot start, it remains in fine form. Better yet, they got just a touch more talented this week with the big league debut of Kyle Bradish. Acquired in the Dylan Bundy trade with the Angels a couple of years ago, Bradish has since been a revelation in the Orioles organization. He quickly vaulted from a future middle relief option to a potential long-term piece of the club’s rotation. He has gotten here with a unique over-the-top arm slot and an uncanny ability to strike out opposing batters. Bradish’s big league debut was not perfect, but it was exactly what the Orioles need. The rookie threw six strong innings against a Red Sox lineup that has a few big names. He did not strike out hitters at the rate we have become accustomed, but that is almost more impressive. He battled, and he looked like a big leaguer. It will be fun to see what he can do every fifth day for the rest of the year. Did you know you can subscribe to the podcast? We are on Spotify, Apple, and just about everywhere else. You can also add your email address to get the episodes right in your inbox. Or you could head over to YouTube, where we post every single episode. Connect: Email: thewarehousepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheWarehousePodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarehousepodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWarehousePod Tyler's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_tyyoungTyler's Instagram: https://instagram.com/_tyyoungCamden Chat: https://www.camdenchat.com/ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, YouTube or right here on Substack! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewarehousepod.substack.com

Well, we got what we asked for. The Orioles are playing baseball, and to the surprise of many the pitcher has actually be quite good. But the team is losing anyway as the bats appear to still be in spring training mode. Let’s try to be positive. How about that bullpen? It seems like nearly every arm that trots in is more effective than the last. That has not been in the case in Baltimore since the days of B-O-B to close our games was in place. It feels good. And the starter’s haven’t been a disaster. Bruce Zimmermann is on fire, Jordan Lyles has given length, and well, everyone else has been around. Things will get tougher once rosters shrink, but for now it’s a lot of fun. Eli and Jesse (Tyler is day-to-day with scheduling difficulties) discuss the first week of the season, the trade of Cole Susler and Tanner Scott, and the scuffling Baltimore bats. EDITOR’S NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to all of the news on the injury to John Means as well as the series win over the Yankees. Sometimes schedules and podcast efficiency do not overlap well. Did you know you can subscribe to the podcast? We are on Spotify, Apple, and just about everywhere else. You can also add your email address to get the episodes right in your inbox. Or you could head over to YouTube, where we post every single episode. Connect: Email: thewarehousepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheWarehousePodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarehousepodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWarehousePod Tyler's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_tyyoungTyler's Instagram: https://instagram.com/_tyyoungCamden Chat: https://www.camdenchat.com/ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, YouTube or right here on Substack! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewarehousepod.substack.com

Happy Opening Day, O’s fans! Your favorite team returns for at least one more season of rebuild madness. Adley Rutschman will eventually make his way to Baltimore, Grayson Rodriguez and D.L. Hall too. Camden Yards is 30 years old. John Means day remains the most important part of your week. And Cedric Mullins is back to dazzle us for another summer. This is a happy day in Charm City, regardless of how bad our team may be. For at least a few hours, they are on level footing with the rest of the league and a seemingly bright future ahead of them. In this episode the guys go over your normal Opening Day fare: performance predictions, over/unders on when the youngsters get the call, and their hopes and dreams for the next six months. Be aware that this was recorded a few days prior to the season, so some news was missed, including official rosters and the trade that sent Cole Sulser and Tanner Scott to South Beach. For now, let’s get hype about 2022 and kill some time before Kevin Brown welcomes us into what looks to be a turning point season for our Birds. Thanks for checking out the podcast! If you aren’t already subscribed, please consider doing so on Spotify, Apple, or right here on Substack: The podcast is also on YouTube if that’s more your style, so check it out! Connect: Email: thewarehousepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheWarehousePodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarehousepodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWarehousePod Tyler's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_tyyoungTyler's Instagram: https://instagram.com/_tyyoungCamden Chat: https://www.camdenchat.com/ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, YouTube or right here on Substack! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewarehousepod.substack.com

Baseball starts this week! Due to the owner-induced lockout, both the majors and minors get underway in a few days. That’s exciting! For the Orioles, this will be another season in which much of the most interesting goings on take place down on the farm. That is where all of the organization’s biggest names will begin their 2022 campaigns. For some, like Adley Rutschman, Kyle Stowers, and D.L. Hall, it should be just a short warm-up prior to their debut in Baltimore. For others, it could be longer. And for the especially young ones in the group we will get a chance to watch them play a full season of professional baseball. There are plenty of storylines that you can dream upon: Rutschman’s emergence, the comeback of Heston Kjerstad, a full look at the 2021 draftees, and what the future of the Orioles’ infield could look like. And perhaps the biggest moment could once again belong to the draft, where the O’s will be picking first overall, and are poised to have the largest signing pool in the league. For at least one more year, the sport’s best farm system will get better. That’s what this episode is all about, with a major league-specific episode to follow later this week. Thanks for checking out the podcast! If you aren’t already subscribed, please consider doing so on Spotify, Apple, or right here on Substack: Did you know we have a YouTube channel? It’s true. The episode are also uploaded there if you care to give us a subscription. It’s free and helps us reach more ears. Connect: Email: thewarehousepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheWarehousePodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarehousepodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWarehousePod Tyler's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_tyyoungTyler's Instagram: https://instagram.com/_tyyoungCamden Chat: https://www.camdenchat.com/ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, YouTube or right here on Substack! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewarehousepod.substack.com

The lockout is no more! Just days after we assumed it would drag on for weeks or even months more, the players and team owners came to an agreement on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. As expected, the players got screwed, but just less so than before. So, yay? It’s kind of impossible to determine how good or bad a CBA is right away. We need to see how the league and owners poke holes it in and exploit weaknesses. Rest assured, it will happen. But what is undoubtedly positive is that the players succeeded in raising the minimum salary and the creation of the pre-arbitration bonus pool. Both of them should be bigger, but it is an improvement and should provide players with more compensation earlier in their careers. On this week’s episode the guys discuss the specifics of the deal and remain annoyed with billionaires. Then, they dive into the bits of Orioles news that have rolled in, including the Carlos Correa rumors that feel too good to be true. If you like what you hear, consider subscribing on your preferred podcast platform, or here on Substack. The podcast is also available on YouTube, so feel free to subscribe there as well. We would love to hit 100 subscribers on YouTube by the end of the season. Connect: Email: thewarehousepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheWarehousePodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarehousepodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWarehousePod Tyler's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_tyyoungTyler's Instagram: https://instagram.com/_tyyoungCamden Chat: https://www.camdenchat.com/ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, YouTube or right here on Substack! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewarehousepod.substack.com