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Early Birds

Early Birds

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

2026 The Baltimore Sun
Baseball & Softball Football (American)
Episodes
  • Ravens introduce coordinators + what to watch in Orioles' ST games | Ep. 3
    Feb 19 2026

    The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn give their first impressions of the Ravens' new coordinators after the team introduced incoming OC Declan Doyle, DC Anthony Weaver and STC Anthony Levine Sr. on Wednesday.

    The guys then preview the Orioles' Grapefruit League slate with their first game of spring training coming up Friday. Matt runs through five things he's keeping an eye on down in Florida once games get underway.

    Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds:

    YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds

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    Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds

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    Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds

    Follow all of Matt and Sam's coverage at baltimoresun.com.

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    55 mins
  • Orioles' camp battles, notes from Week 1 of spring + Ravens' offseason needs | Ep. 2
    Feb 16 2026

    The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino begin with news and notes on the Orioles' first week of spring training, including Kyle Bradish announcing he'll be on an innings limit in 2026 and Heston Kjerstad making a strong early impression. They then run through the biggest camp battles, making early predictions on how they'll shape out.

    The guys then dive into the Ravens' roster, naming their four biggest position groups of need for Baltimore heading into the offseason. Does the Ravens' secondary need a new look at cornerback? Where on the offensive line should they prioritize additions?

    Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds:

    YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds

    Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds

    Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds

    TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds

    Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds

    Follow all of Matt and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com.

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    59 mins
  • Orioles sign Chris Bassitt! Day 1 of spring training recap + Ravens coaching staff hires | Ep. 1
    Feb 12 2026

    Early Birds makes its podcasting debut following a hectic first day of Orioles spring training. Hosts Matt Weyrich, Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino break down the Orioles' signing of Chris Bassitt, set the scene of pitchers and catchers report day from Sarasota and discuss the ramifications of Jackson Holliday's surprise hamate bone injury.

    The guys then shift gears to talk Ravens and take a look at the young coaching staff Jesse Minter is assembling. Do they have the right voices at the helm? Should fans be worried about hiring so many assistants from the Harbaugh era?

    Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds:

    YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds

    Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds

    Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds

    TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds

    Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds

    Follow all of Matt, Sam and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com.

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    50 mins
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