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The Bat Around

The Bat Around
Baltimore Orioles
Mike Elias
Gunnar Henderson
World Baseball Classic
Trevor Rogers
Spring Training
Major League Baseball
Analytics
Colorado Rockies
Pete Alonso
New York Yankees
Toronto Blue Jays
Grayson Rodriguez
Boston Red Sox
Draft (baseball)
AL East
Brandon Hyde
Trade Deadline
Kobe Mayo
Adley Rutschman

Your weekly dose of real baseball talk with Paul Valle and Zack Goodman, featuring weekly appearances from Stan "The Fan" Charles.

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Spring is in the air! The WBC classic is going strong with the US playing in the semifinals as we speak, and we're under two weeks from Opening Day! On tonight's show, Paul & Zach discuss Team USA, Adley Rutschman, and Coby Mayo. Is Mark DeRosa reall... more

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We're halfway through Spring Training and Spring sure is in the air! The clocks have rolled forward, the birds are chirping, Gunnar is smacking 4 base hits in meaningful games! And, the Orioles sure are baseballin' down there in Sarasota! Aside from ... more

With the World Baseball Classic beginning this coming week, Enrique Bradfield made sure to leave a lasting impression before he joins Team Netherlands. The former first round pick was a menace on the basepaths on Sunday while also making an eye-poppi... more

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Well, the news just keeps getting worse for Jordan Westburg, as his oblique strain looks like a cramp now that a partial tear to his right UCL has taken center stage. Out through April at a minimum, the Orioles--and Westburg--hope that a PRP injectio... more

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Dillon Atkinson
Fill-in Axeman host
The Bat Around
Episode: The Bat Around-March 8th, 2026- Dillon Atkinson Fills In
Jeremy Conn
Radio host on 105.7 The Fan's The Big Bad Morning Show
105.7 The Fan
Episode: The Bat Around- February 7th, 2026- Jeremy Conn Fills In
Griffin Bass
Griffin Bass, Glen Clark Radio Fame
Glenn Clark Radio
Episode: The Bat Around-January 3rd, 2026-Griffin Bass Guest
Andrew Stetka
Guest analyst; regular media contributor
Press Box / GameDay / Gameday
Episode: The Bat Around-November 2nd, 2025-Andrew Stetka
Stan Charles
Weekly guest, veteran baseball commentator
Episode: The Bat Around-September 28th, 2025
Ryan Blake
Fill-in host for Zack Moore
Episode: The Bat Around-September 6th, 2025-Ryan Blake Returns!
Zack Moore
From Pig Town Sports
Pig Town Sports
Episode: The Bat Around- May 11th, 2024
Glenn Clark
Glenn Clark Radio host, guest on this episode
Glenn Clark Radio / pressboxonline.com
Episode: The Bat Around April 13, 2025
Dylan Atkinson
Co-host guest appearing on the episode
Episode: The Bat Around March 30, 2025

Hosts

Paul Valle
Host of The Bat Around with long-running involvement in Baltimore baseball coverage.
Zack Moore
Co-host, Pig Town Sports; frequent substitute host.
Zack Goodman
Co-host discussing Orioles and MLB topics; contributor to local sports media.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Good Baseball Discussion

    I enjoy listening to Paul talk through the latest orioles news. I don’t always agree with his takes…but it’s good to hear other perspectives. I do wish the show would be available for listening through Apple Podcasts the day it’s recorded. Often times it doesn’t show up for several days…which it many cases lends itself to stale outdated information.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    SD Kevin
    United Statesa year ago
  • Losers

    Listened to one episode and have never felt this dumb after listening to something.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    b76475
    United Statesa year ago
  • Unable to hear audio

    I’m a fan of the show but I haven’t been able to listen for several weeks now via apple podcast. It downloads and there is no audio at all. I thought maybe the problem was on my end so I redownloaded and updated the app. But the problem is not on my end as I’m able to listen to other podcasts through the same app. Not sure what’s wrong. Hope it can get resolved. Go Os.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    paulgoos
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some listeners wish for more timely distribution on podcast platforms, noting delays in availability can lessen relevance for rapidly developing offseason news.
Listener feedback highlights strong, opinionated analysis from the hosts and a passion for Orioles coverage, which keeps debates lively and engaging.
Feedback also points to the show's depth in roster-building discussions and insider nuance, though a segment of listeners wish for broader guest diversity and more data-driven breakdowns.

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The Bat Around March 9, 2025
Q: Should the Orioles rest on their laurels and replace Grayson internally until he's ready, or pursue a starting pitcher via trade?
The hosts weigh internal options like Cade Povich and Kyle Povich as the short-term fill-ins, with talk of midseason trades rather than spring swoops, and consider free-agent signings if necessary.
The Bat Around April 13, 2025
Q: If they miss the playoffs, do Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde survive the season?
He believes Hyde is likely gone if they miss the playoffs, while Elias's future is more uncertain and depends on broader owner governance and future talent moves.
The Bat Around April 13, 2025
Q: In Glenn Clark's heart of hearts, does he believe that the Orioles in 2025 are a playoff team?
He is not ready to say no, suggesting there is still enough to figure out and that the Orioles could still contend if injuries heal, additions are made, and the rotation improves.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bat Around

What is The Bat Around about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show delivers opinionated, in-depth discussion of baseball with a Baltimore flavor, anchored by two hands-on hosts who trade strong takes on rosters, signings, and spring results. Episodes consistently blend tactical roster construction with player development narratives, incorporating insider perspectives, historical context, and fan-friendly banter. Regular guests and occasional guest hosts bring additional expertise from Baltimore media and national baseball discussions, keeping coverage both grounded and broadly relevant for listeners who want timely, actionable analysis and a lively debate about how teams should build for success. Noteworthy strengths include long-running host chemistry, a clear focus on roster strategy, and frequ... more

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Recent guests on The Bat Around include:

1. Dillon Atkinson
2. Jeremy Conn
3. Griffin Bass
4. Andrew Stetka
5. Stan Charles
6. Ryan Blake
7. Zack Moore
8. Glenn Clark

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