Episodes

  • Instant analysis: Ravens pick OL Vega Ioane in 1st round of NFL draft
    Apr 24 2026

    Olaivavega Ioane no matter what.

    The Ravens went chalk with their No. 14 overall pick Thursday night, taking the Penn State guard to solidify the interior of their offensive line. The Baltimore Sun's Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino are joined by Ravens reporter Brian Wacker to break down the pick.

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    21 mins
  • Ravens draft fits: Defensive prospects with The Inquirer's Devin Jackson | Ep. 21
    Apr 23 2026

    The NFL draft begins tonight and the guys take one final look at the Ravens' best prospect fits by chatting with The Philadelphia Inquirer's Devin Jackson about some names to watch on the defensive side of the ball.

    The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn also discuss the long-awaited update on Nnamdi Madubuike's status for 2026 and close out the show with a recap of the Orioles' up-and-down Midwest road trip to Cleveland and Kansas City.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Ravens draft fits: Offensive prospects with NFL.com's Nick Shook | Ep. 20
    Apr 20 2026

    NFL draft week has arrived and so has NFL.com's Nick Shook, who joined The Baltimore Sun's Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino to talk about prospects on the offensive side of the ball that could be fits for the Ravens in the first round and beyond.

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    40 mins
  • Ravens NFL mock draft roundup + Orioles highs and lows vs. D-backs | Ep. 19
    Apr 16 2026

    With the NFL draft only a week away, The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino bring back the Chirp Meter to run through all the players being mock drafted to the Ravens at No. 14 overall. They also discuss GM Eric DeCosta's comments at the Ravens' pre-draft luncheon, determining if anything can be read from the tea leaves.

    The guys also break down the Orioles' series loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, including Jeremiah Jackson's breakout performance and the emergence of the bullpen as a true roster strength.


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    56 mins
  • Taylor Ward to lead MLB in doubles? Rico Garcia, All-Star? Heat checking Orioles trends | Ep. 18
    Apr 13 2026

    The Orioles are 15 games into the regular season and some trends are starting to emerge. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino debut a new segment, "Ready to Leave the Nest," and debate whether some grand proclamations based on early trends are ready to take flight

    The guys then continue with Ravens NFL draft coverage by looking back at their past four classes, ranking each of them and identifying what those groups say about how the Baltimore will approach this year's draft.


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    54 mins
  • Orioles' Zach Eflin has Tommy John surgery + Ravens NFL draft predictions | Ep. 17
    Apr 9 2026

    An Orioles sweep over the White Sox was dampened by the announcement that Zach Eflin underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn break down how big of a blow that is to the Orioles' rotation and run through other news and notes from Chicago.

    The guys then switch over to Ravens, first discussing Sam's takeaways from the start of the team's offseason program before looking ahead to the Ravens' decision at No. 14 overall in the NFL Draft. Matt and Sam each give three predictions: one rooted in logic, one that would be impulsive but exciting and one rooted in the desire for chaos.


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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Orioles' recurring Easter nightmare + Ravens' offseason program begins | Ep. 16
    Apr 6 2026

    For the second straight year, the Orioles suffered a lopsided defeat on Easter. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn discuss the Orioles' weekend sweep at the hands of the Pittsburgh Pirates and whether this year's Easter loss is another harbinger of a long summer to come.

    The guys also preview the start of the Ravens' offseason program, answering the biggest pressing questions facing the team as new head coach Jesse Minter gets his players into the building for the first time.

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    55 mins
  • Orioles reliever trust rankings + Jesse Minter sees opportunity for Mike Green | Ep. 15
    Apr 2 2026

    The Orioles' first home stand of 2026 was a mixed bag, particularly for their bullpen. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino break down their reliever trust rankings, which boils down to Ryan Helsley... and everyone else.

    The guys also talk about Jesse Minter's comments on edge rusher Mike Green at the NFL owners meetings and discuss the news that the Ravens will be playing a game in Brazil next season.

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    45 mins