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Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Ravens
NFL Draft
Lamar Jackson
Adley Rutschman
Eric Decosta
Orioles
Tampa Bay Rays
Seattle Mariners
Gunnar Henderson
Jesse Minter
Toronto Blue Jays
Taylor Ward
Vega Ioane
Max Crosby
Maxx Crosby
New York Yankees
Trey Hendrickson
Mike Elias
Cal Ripken Jr.

An Orioles and Ravens show from The Baltimore Sun, hosted by sports reporters Matt Weyrich, Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino.

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Another trade deadline, another Orioles fire sale. Adley Rutschman is headed to the Boston Red Sox among four player-for-player trades the Orioles made leading up to Monday's deadline. How can the club justify trading its franchise catcher? On today'... more

Ravens training camp is underway and there were several surprises in Owings Mills from the team's first practice. The Baltimore Sun's Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino recap the session, including the first look at Nnamdi Madubuike back on the field and st... more

Ravens training camp kicks off Wednesday and The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino preview the next seven weeks by examining every major storyline, roster battle, injury situation and more.

Join the conversation and connect with Early ... more

The Orioles might've saved their season with their Game 2 win over Boston in their doubleheader Wednesday night. Baltimore ended the Red Sox's 15-game winning streak and avoided falling to five games back in the wild-card race with 12 days to go befo... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Shildt
Orioles front office, Upper Level Coordinator of Instruction (interview subject)
Baltimore Orioles
Episode: Mike Shildt on Orioles' changes in player development + Ravens broadcast hire details | Ep. 39
Kyle Youmans
Ravens play-by-play announcer, new hire
Baltimore Ravens
Episode: Mike Shildt on Orioles' changes in player development + Ravens broadcast hire details | Ep. 39
John Ourand
Puck News sports media reporter; longtime journalist with the Sports Business Journal
Puck News
Episode: Puck's John Ourand on Orioles' slow start, Rubenstein's tenure and future of MASN | Ep. 28
Devin Jackson
NFL draft guru for The Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia Inquirer
Episode: Ravens draft fits: Defensive prospects with The Inquirer's Devin Jackson | Ep. 21
Nick Shook
NFL.com writer, draft analyst
NFL.com
Episode: Ravens draft fits: Offensive prospects with NFL.com's Nick Shook | Ep. 20
Declan Doyle
First-time playcaller, Ravens offensive coordinator
Baltimore Ravens
Episode: Ravens introduce coordinators + what to watch in Orioles' ST games | Ep. 3
Anthony Levine Sr.
Face of Ravens special teams, long-time Ravens contributor
Baltimore Ravens
Episode: Ravens introduce coordinators + what to watch in Orioles' ST games | Ep. 3
Anthony Weaver
Defensive coordinator, Ravens
Baltimore Ravens
Episode: Ravens introduce coordinators + what to watch in Orioles' ST games | Ep. 3

Hosts

Matt Weyrich
Host of Early Birds show, Baltimore Sun Ravens/Orioles coverage
Sam Cohn
Ravens reporter and co-host on Early Birds, Baltimore Sun
Josh Tolentino
Ravens and Orioles reporter and co-host on Early Birds, Baltimore Sun

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Great pod

    If you care about Baltimore sports, this podcast hits every time. Great breakdowns, strong opinions backed by facts, and solid pacing from start to finish. It feels like talking ball with people who really know their stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tctolentino
    United States5 months ago
  • Finally

    Baltimore sports talk with some personality. Love that it’s all my teams on one podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eric0411020
    United States5 months ago
  • the city needed this

    great first episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoeyESQ
    United States6 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the dual-team coverage and local angle.
Baltimore sports fans praise the show for strong, fact-backed breakdowns and clear pacing.
Fans note the show provides a cohesive, on-site reporting vibe and thoughtful discussion of trades and drafts.

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#202
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Apple Podcasts
#118
Taiwan/Sports/Baseball

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Mike Elias thinks the Orioles can still be buyers | Ep. 40
Q: What gives you the confidence that the team can still contend and try to push for a playoff run in the second half?
Elias articulates optimism, citing the talent in the organization, the potential to get healthier, and the belief that with strategic moves and solid execution, the team can position itself for a strong stretch run.
Mike Elias thinks the Orioles can still be buyers | Ep. 40
Q: To that point, Mike, is it difficult at all for you to, with the external and maybe internal pressure that you're feeling, to not let that seep into how you approach the deadline, or do you think it's possible that it could impact how you approach the deadline?
Elias responds that pressure is a constant in baseball, but emphasizes that his job is to operate with the long-term franchise and baseball operation in mind, ensuring decisions are made for sustainable success rather than being driven by immediate external pressures.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Early Birds

What is Early Birds about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two Baltimore Sun sports reporters deliver cross-sport analysis focused on the Orioles and Ravens, blending roster moves, draft talk, injuries, and midseason momentum. Episodes cover MLB draft strategies, player development, trade deadline chatter, and front-office philosophy, with frequent references to the Orioles' pipeline, Ravens' offensive/defensive schematic shifts, and on-site reporting vibes. A notable strength is the two-host dynamic that pairs granular game-night detail with long-range organizational context, appealing to die-hard local fans who want both micro and macro perspectives on Baltimore baseball and football.

A standout aspect is the show's consistent road-tested coverage from beat reporters, plus occasional live-record... more

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1. Mike Shildt
2. Kyle Youmans
3. John Ourand
4. Devin Jackson
5. Nick Shook
6. Declan Doyle
7. Anthony Levine Sr.
8. Anthony Weaver

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