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The Bat Around

The Bat Around
Baltimore Orioles
Gunnar Henderson
Pete Alonso
World Baseball Classic
Adley Rutschman
Mike Elias
Major League Baseball
New York Yankees
Boston Red Sox
Trevor Rogers
Spring Training
Colorado Rockies
Analytics
Toronto Blue Jays
Gunner Henderson
Bryce Harper
Baltimore, United States
Team USA
Tampa Bay Rays
Front Office

Your weekly dose of real baseball talk with Paul Valle and former Orioles minor leaguer Zach Moore of PigTown Sports.

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The 2026 Orioles season is officially over, and somehow a team that featured four starting pitchers with 150 innings, a top-10 bullpen and the American League leader in home runs and RBIs still finished 79-82. Paul and Zach look back at a bizarre and... more

Sweep the Mets. Get swept by the Brewers. Now on the verge of sweeping the Blue Jays. One step forward, two steps back. That’s been the 2026 Orioles in a nutshell. Now, they’re one Orioles loss or White Sox win away from elimination, with little left... more

What does the future hold for Coby Mayo after another memorable home run? Pete Alonso blasted career homer No. 300 in his return to Citi Field. Can the Polar Bear eventually make a run at 500? Plus, with another MLB labor battle looming, Paul and Zac... more

Last Sunday, the Orioles finished off a sweep of the Athletics and headed to Colorado with a chance to finally get back to .500. On Monday, Colton Cowser made one of the most spectacular game-saving catches you’ll ever see, and the Orioles did just t... more

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Recent Guests

Jake Hasan
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Episode: The Bat Around-July 19th. 2026
Jeremy Conn
Radio host on 105.7 The Fan's The Big Bad Morning Show
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Episode: The Bat Around- February 7th, 2026- Jeremy Conn Fills In
Griffin Bass
Griffin Bass, Glen Clark Radio Fame
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Episode: The Bat Around-January 3rd, 2026-Griffin Bass Guest
Andrew Stetka
Guest analyst; regular media contributor
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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!
Dillon Atkinson
Guest host on this episode
Jimmy's Famous Seafood shirt (mentioned); regular guest host on show
Episode: The Bat Around-July 6th, 2025
Zack Moore
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Pig Town Sports
Episode: The Bat Around- May 11th, 2024
Glenn Clark
Glenn Clark Radio host, guest on this episode
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Episode: The Bat Around April 13, 2025

Hosts

Paul Valle
Host of The Bat Around; long-time presenter and driving voice of the show.
Zack Moore
Co-host known for his energetic, fan-forward commentary and extensive Orioles knowledge.

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 States2 years ago
  • Losers

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    b76475
    United States2 years 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.

Listener feedback often notes the show's strong Orioles focus and candid banter.
Some listeners appreciate the host's deep dives into trades and prospects.
Overall, fans value relatable, local sports culture and straightforward discussion.
A few reviews mention audio issues with episodes not available promptly on Apple Podcasts.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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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A lively, opinionated baseball talk show focused on the Baltimore Orioles, blending sharp analysis with fan banter and bold takes on roster moves, trades, and farm-system prospects. Hosts debate buy/sell decisions around the trade deadline, dissect key players like Henderson and Rutschman, and bring in guests for deeper insights, all wrapped in a local, fan-first vibe with frequent sponsor reads. Notable is the show's episodic passion, frank assessments of management decisions, and a steady rhythm of banter that appeals to dedicated Orioles fans who want hot takes alongside detailed breakdowns.

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

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