Episode #637 : Let's Look Back

The season is over. Our bold predictions? Let’s just say there’s plenty of red ink.

Josh and Matt look back at the Orioles’ season, revisit the calls they made before Opening Day, and ask what needs to change this offseason. They talk former Orioles thriving in the playoffs, Jim Palmer’s advice and the Craig Albernaz conversation, the defense, the rotation, club options, and whether Baltimore is getting enough out of its young talent.

Plus: Heston Kjerstad’s future, Gunnar Henderson’s wrist and hitting approach, the core players who could lead the next step forward, and what winning means for attendance. We close with travel-ball stories, a new “Wheels” nickname, brotherly race disputes, World Series rooting interests, and the playoff-format debate.

Baltimore Orioles Talk. Two brothers. Plenty of opinions.

IN THIS EPISODE

• Former Orioles in October, including Bryan Baker and Manny Machado.

• Jim Palmer, Craig Albernaz, and the value of experience alongside analytics.

• Defensive struggles and the offseason’s biggest priorities.

• Rotation decisions, club options, and Ryan Mountcastle’s future.

• Player development, Heston Kjerstad, Gunnar Henderson, and the young core.

• A full reckoning with our preseason bold predictions.

• Attendance, travel ball, World Series picks, and playoff structure.