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S2, Ep 27 Finale: Mike Elias
Orioles Executive Vice President and General Manager, Mike Elias stopped by Inside the Yard with Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold to chat about what the team will be tackling in the offseason and preparation process for free agency.
44 min
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S2 Ep26: Manager Brandon Hyde
Orioles Manager, Brandon Hyde stopped by Inside the Yard with Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold to chat about his highlights from the 2021 season despite the challenges of being a part of the AL East. MASNSports.com and Orioles Insider, Steve Melewski shares his praise for Adley Rutschman, Kyle Stowers and Grayson Rodriguez for their standout minor league seasons and his excitement for 2022 Spring Training.
38 min
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S2, Ep. 25: Orioles prospect Grayson Rodriguez
Orioles prospect and right-handed pitcher Grayson Rodriguez stopped by Inside the Yard with Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold to chat about his experience and development in Bowie, playing with Kyle Stowers and Robert Neustrom and his signature meal after every game. Orioles Insider Melanie Newman shares her insight on the ghost runner position and the Minor League players that have stood out this season.
28 min
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S2, Ep. 24: Big Mike Baumann
Rookie pitcher Mike Baumann stopped by Inside the Yard with Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold to chat about his first Major League start, his relationship with Austin Hays and Zac Lowther, and how many fantasy football teams he is a part of. MASNSport.com and Orioles Insider Steve Melewski shares his praise for rookie Ryan Mountcastle and his insight on the Minor League prospects as the season comes to a close.
36 min
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S2, Ep. 23: Rookie Outfielder Ryan McKenna
Rookie Outfielder Ryan McKenna stopped by Inside the Yard with Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold to chat about his journey in his rookie season, the toughest pitcher he has faced so far and the special message from Ryan Flaherty after he was drafted. Orioles Insider Kevin Brown shares his thoughts on Mike Baumann’s Major League debut and how impressed he is with Tyler Wells and Jorge Mateo.
35 min
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S2, Ep. 22: Rookie infielder Ryan Mountcastle
Rookie infielder Ryan Mountcastle stopped by Inside the Yard with Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold to chat about the lessons he learned from his days in the Minor Leagues, always making time for fan autographs and sharing the field with his idol, Miguel Cabrera. MASNSport.com and Orioles Insider Steve Melewski shares his insight on the top prospects at Triple-A that we could see in the upcoming weeks.
30 min
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S2, Ep. 21: Assistant GM and VP of Analytics Si...
Assistant GM and VP of Analytics Sig Mejdal stopped by Inside the Yard with Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold to discuss players’ patience at the plate and the technology used in the Minor Leagues to provide instant feedback to players. Also, Sig praised Mike Elias and Matt Blood for their hard work and focus on building the Minor League rosters. Orioles Insider, Joe Trezza shares his reaction to the #1 Farm System, according to MLB Pipeline, and who we could potentially see debut at the end of the season.
38 min
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S2, Ep. 20: Orioles Fifth-Round pick in the 202...
Orioles fifth-round pick in the 2021 MLB Draft Colton Cowser stopped by Inside the Yard with Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold to discuss Sid Holland’s influence on his career, his time in the Florida Complex League and his mindset coming in to the Orioles organization. Orioles Insider Roch Kubatko breaks down the new Orioles Farm System Ranking and the future.
34 min
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S2, Ep. 19: Pitcher Spenser Watkins
Pitcher Spenser Watkins stopped by Inside the Yard with Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold to chat about his whirlwind story behind his first Major League start, the encouragement he received to keep believing in his baseball career and how he became a pitcher. Orioles Insider Ben McDonald breaks down the Bullpen’s capabilities and what is needed in the future.
29 min
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S2, Ep. 18: Orioles Hall Of Famer Joe Angel
Former Orioles play-by-play announcer and Orioles Hall of Fame inductee Joe Angel stopped by Inside the Yard with Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold chat about how he started play-by-play announcing and his favorite moments that he covered during his 19 seasons on the Orioles Broadcast Network.
40 min
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S2, Ep. 17: MLB.com and MLBPipeline.com writer ...
MLB.com and MLBPipeline.com writer Jonathan Mayo stopped by Inside the Yard with Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold to chat about his take on Colton Cowser, Connor Norby, and the rest of the Orioles 2021 Draft class. Also, Mayo shares who Orioles fans should keep an eye on for the next couple of years
46 min
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S2, Ep. 16: All-Star Cedric Mullins
Orioles outfielder and 2021 All-Star Cedric Mullins stopped by Inside the Yard with Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold to chat about his experience at the All-Star game in Colorado, assisting Trey Mancini in his 2021 Home Run Derby debut and his take on Brett’s Fun five baseball questions. MASNSports.com writer and Orioles Insider Roch Kubatko shares his insight on the trade deadline for the Orioles and who he thinks could make their debut during the second half of the season.
39 min
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S2, Ep. 15: MLB.com and MLB Pipeline writer Jim...
MLB.com and MLB Pipeline writer Jim Callis stopped by Inside the Yard with Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold to chat about the 2021 MLB Draft. From breaking down the 2021 MLB Draft class to sharing his thoughts on his top eight picks, Jim makes his prediction on who the Orioles will take with the fifth pick. Orioles broadcaster and former Orioles first-round pick Ben McDonald joined to share what he saw during the SEC championships and his thoughts on Jack Leiter, Kumar Rocker, Henry Davis, and more.
35 min
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S2, Ep. 14: EVP and GM Mike Elias on the 2021 D...
EVP and GM Mike Elias stopped by Inside the Yard with Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold to talk about the Orioles' approach to the 2021 MLB Draft, how they collectively decide between taking a college player versus a high school player and juggling the Trade Deadline. MASN.com and Orioles writer Roch Kubatko shares his thoughts on the potential activity at the Trade Deadline and a timetable for John Means and Bruce Zimmerman’s return.
42 min
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S2, Ep. 13: Supervisor of domestic scouting ope...
Supervisor of domestic scouting operations Brad Ciolek stopped by Inside the Yard with Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold to talk about how he is getting ready for the 2021 MLB Draft after witnessing a player combine a month before, how they evaluate players and his take on drafting a pitcher in the first round. Plus, Brad shared a peek in to what it is like in the Draft room on night one. MASN.com writer and Orioles Insider Steve Melewski breaks down how impressed he is with the Triple-A rotation and his take on Jahmai Jones and Kyle Bradish.
36 min
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S2, Ep. 12: Rookie pitcher Bruce Zimmerman
Rookie pitcher Bruce Zimmerman stopped by Inside the Yard with Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold to talk about his relationship with fellow rookie pitchers Keegan Aiken and Dean Kremer and working with his original pitching coach - his father. Plus, Bruce chatted with Brett and Geoff about how supportive Baltimore has been during his rookie year so far and pitching for Loyola Blakefield. MASN broadcaster and Orioles Insider Melanie Newman breaks down how Tanner Scott has improved from 2019 and how impressed she is with the rookie pitching.
30 min
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S2, Ep. 11: Rookie Pitcher Tyler Wells
Rookie Pitcher Tyler Wells stopped by Inside the Yard with Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold to talk about learning from the veteran pitchers on the team and the tough love he received from LaTroy Hawkins in the Minor Leagues. Plus, Tyler walked Brett and Geoff through his first Major League experience against the Red Sox.
40 min
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S2, Ep. 10: Field Coordinator & Catching Instru...
Field Coordinator, Catching Instructor Tim Cossins stopped by Inside the Yard with Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold to chat about the art of pitch calling, how he prepares each catcher for a game, and his report on Adley Rustchman’s progress in the minor league. Plus, Tim shares his thoughts on starting a band with fellow Orioles coaches. MASNSports.com writer and Orioles Insider Roch Kubatko shares his optimism on Austin Wynn’s promotion and when we could see Hunter Harvey back in the pitching rotation.
34 min
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S2, Ep. 9: Orioles' Top Prospect Adley Rutschman
Orioles' top prospect Adley Rutschman stopped by Inside the Yard with Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold to chat about adjusting to the game schedule again and working with talented pitchers in the O’s farm system. Plus, Adley shared his confidence to hit a 50-yard field goal and what his first-grade teacher would say about him. MASNSports.com writer and Orioles Insider Steve Melewski shared his excitement for pitching prospects Kyle Bradish and Mike Baumann, as well as a player to watch for during the 2021 Minor League Baseball season.
36 min
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S2, Ep. 8: Fredi Gonzalez on Coaches’ Game Prep
 Major League Coach Fredi Gonzalez joins Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold on Inside the Yard. He talks about how the coaches prepare for each game and what goes into their planning meetings. Plus, Fredi touches on his strong relationship with manager Brandon Hyde and Major League Field Coordinator/Catching Instructor Tim Cossins, going back to school to finish his degree, and his hidden talent: trumpet. Orioles Insider Melanie Newman stopped by to chat about how encouraged she is by the team’s progress and seeing young talent like Dean Kremer and Ryan Mountcastle’s continue to mature at the Major League level.
32 min
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S2, Ep. 7: Pitcher John Means Relives His No-Hi...
Pitcher John Means joins Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold on the pod. Means recounts his favorite memories from his historic no-hitter in Seattle. He also talks about deception of his pitching and his appreciation for catchers like Pedro Severino. Orioles Insider Kevin Brown stopped by to talk about Means joining the top tier of pitching talent and his story serving as an inspiration to young prospects.
36 min
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S2, Ep. 6: Matt Blood on Start of Minor League ...
Director of Player Development Matt Blood joins Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold to talk about the excitement around the start of the MiLB season, evaluating players in the Orioles’ system, and which prospects he anticipates seeing at Camden Yards this season. Orioles Insider and MASNsports.com writer Roch Kubatko stopped by to talk about Dean Kremer, Bruce Zimmermann, and the competitiveness of the current roster
37 min
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S2, Ep. 5: Darren Holmes’ Wealth of Pitching Kn...
Assistant pitching coach Darren Holmes joins Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold to talk about working with Chris Holt to prepare the bullpen, the fierce competitiveness of César Valdez and Dave Wallace as the most influential person in his life. Orioles Insider and MLB.com writer Joe Trezza stopped by to break down César Valdez’s mystery pitching arsenal.
36 min
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S2, Ep. 4: Maikel Franco’s Passion for Baseball
Third baseman Maikel Franco joins Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold to talk about his first interaction with SS Freddy Galvis, how he considers him his mentor and how playing with confidence has improved his game. Orioles Insider and broadcaster Melanie Newman stops by to talk about how encouraging Ryan Mountcastle’s performance has been and her input on the most consistent pitchers in the rotation.
31 min
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S2, Ep. 3: Third Base Coach Tony Mansolino
Third base coach and infielder Coach Tony Mansolino joins Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold to talk about advice he received from his father about coaching in MLB, Rio Ruiz’s transition to second base and forming relationships and providing feedback to his players. Orioles Insider and broadcaster Kevin Brown stopped by to talk about who has impressed him so far this season and seeing Trey Mancini back on the field again.
31 min