MASN All Access Podcast: Orioles
306 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★ - 38 ratingsThe latest Orioles news and talk on the "The Bird's Nest," presented by MASN All Access, with Brendan Mortensen and Matt Bonaparte.
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Episodes
Hays to the IL, Kjerstad is back, Westy looks like a star
April 24, 2024 19:01 - 38 minutes - 53.6 MBAustin Hays is headed to the injured list, which means Heston Kjerstad is back. Where does he fit? Plus, Jordan Westburg looks like a star, and how worried should we be about Jackson Holliday?
EP 37: Wells hits the IL, and a Cowser/Hays breakdown
April 17, 2024 21:42 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBTyler Wells is hitting the injured list. What does it mean for the O's rotation? Plus, a look at the playing time split between Colton Cowser and Austin Hays.
EP 36: The Jackson Holliday Episode
April 10, 2024 20:24 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MBJackson Holliday is here. Brendan Mortensen and Matt Bonaparte react to the news.
EP 35: What matters from the first week
April 04, 2024 19:57 - 36 minutes - 67.7 MBThe first week of the season isn't a big enough sample size for stats. How about trends and important developments? Brendan Mortensen and Matt Bonaparte tell you what to pay attention to.
EP 34: Your 2024 season preview
March 27, 2024 19:31 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MBA new baseball season is just around the corner! Brendan Mortensen and Matt Bonaparte break down everything you need to know about the 2024 Orioles.
EP 33: Fantasy drafting the 2024 Orioles
March 21, 2024 19:42 - 47 minutes - 86.5 MBEP 33: Fantasy drafting the 2024 Orioles by MASN
EP 32: The Baby Birds are soaring
March 13, 2024 16:44 - 43 minutes - 79.9 MBJackson Holliday, Colton Cowser and Coby Mayo have all gotten off to hot starts in spring training. Is it enough to make the big league roster on Opening Day? "The Bird's Nest" breaks it down.
BONUS EP: Part 2 of the "All-Orioles Draft" Draft!
March 08, 2024 20:10 - 43 minutes - 79.9 MBBrendan Mortensen and Matt Bonaparte are once again joined by Tim Leonard to round out their teams in the "All-Orioles Draft" Draft!
EP 31: "The All-Orioles Draft" Draft
March 06, 2024 19:46 - 37 minutes - 68.5 MBThe fantasy drafts are back! Tim Leonard joins "The Bird's Nest" for "The All-Orioles Draft" draft, where Tim, Brendan Mortensen and Matt Bonaparte construct lineups from players that the Orioles selected in the amateur draft.
EP 30: Overreacting to spring training narratives
February 28, 2024 17:33 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MBSpring training is the perfect time to overreact to narratives. Brendan Mortensen and Matt Bonaparte break down which takes have smoke.
EP 29: The Bird's Nest hits spring training
February 26, 2024 19:06 - 25 minutes - 35 MBSpring training is here! Brendan Mortensen and Matt Bonaparte break down their initial reactions from camp in Sarasota.
EP 28: Breaking down the roster ahead of spring training
February 14, 2024 18:36 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBThe Corbin Burnes trade shook up baseball. How did it shake up the Orioles roster? Brendan Mortensen and Matt Bonaparte discuss.
EP 27: The Corbin Burnes Episode
February 07, 2024 18:30 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MBThe Orioles have a new ace in Corbin Burnes. Brendan Mortensen and Matt Bonaparte break down the acquisition.
EP 26: What moves do the Orioles need to make?
January 24, 2024 19:51 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBThe Orioles have made small moves in recent weeks. Are there holes on the roster that still need to be filled? Brendan Mortensen and Matt Bonaparte discuss.
EP 25: O's soar internationally, plus a new top 100
January 17, 2024 19:30 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MBThe O's opened up their new academy in the Dominican Republic and welcomed in a new international singing class. Plus, two Baltimore prospects find themselves in a new top 100 ranking.
EP 24: Which O's prospects are flying under the radar?
January 10, 2024 17:32 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MBJackson Holliday, Coby Mayo and Samuel Basallo grab headlines. But who are some prospects flying under the radar in the O's system that could make a big impact in 2024?
EP 23: The Bird's Nest's new year's resolutions
January 03, 2024 19:14 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBIt's the first show of the new year! Brendan Mortensen and Matt Bonaparte give their new year's resolutions for the Orioles.
EP 22: O's acquire Heasley, plus predicting prospect's 2024 outlook
December 20, 2023 19:07 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MBThe O's acquired Jonathan Heasley from the Kansas City Royals. What is Baltimore getting? Plus, Brendan Mortensen and Matt Bonaparte give their predictions for when we will see some of Baltimore's top prospects in the majors.
EP 21: The Craig Kimbrel deep dive and what it means for the 'pen
December 13, 2023 21:49 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBBrendan Mortensen and Matt Bonaparte break down everything you need to know about Craig Kimbrel. Plus, what it means for the O's bullpen construction.
EP 20: Will the O's hit the trade market for a starter?
December 01, 2023 19:40 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MBBrendan Mortensen and Matt Bonaparte discuss the possibility of the Orioles trading for a starting pitcher. If Baltimore hits the trade market, who should they target?
EP 19: Gunnar and Hyde honored, plus a look at roster moves
November 15, 2023 18:36 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBThe Bird's Nest reacts to Gunnar Henderson and Brandon Hyde taking home some hardware. Plus, a look at some important roster decisions looming.
EP 18: The Free Agency Showdown
November 08, 2023 20:09 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MBWho could the Orioles bring into the fold in 2024? Brendan Mortensen and Matt Bonaparte give their pitches for who the O's could bring in in the offseason.
EP 17: Handing out Minor League Awards
November 01, 2023 16:57 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBWho were the best players down on the farm for the Orioles? Brendan Mortensen and Matt Bonaparte hand out their awards to the O's minor league system.
EP. 17: Handing out Minor League Awards
November 01, 2023 16:57 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBWho were the best players down on the farm for the Orioles? Brendan Mortensen and Matt Bonaparte hand out their awards to the O's minor league system.
EP 16: Will an Oriole win a Gold Glove?
October 24, 2023 16:20 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBThree Orioles were nominated for Gold Gloves for the first time since 2014. Will any of them bring home the award? Brendan Mortensen and Matt Bonaparte break down the nominations.
EP 15: Was the 2023 season a success?
October 18, 2023 20:08 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBBrendan Mortensen and Matt Bonaparte take a look back at the 2023 season and discuss whether or not the campaign was a success.
EP 14: Orioles try to survive in Game 3
October 10, 2023 17:33 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBBrendan Mortensen and Matt Bonaparte look ahead to Game 3 of the ALDS.
EP 13: How will the O's bounce back in Game 2?
October 08, 2023 16:03 - 38 minutes - 53 MBBrendan Mortensen and Matt Bonaparte break down how the O's can respond in Game 2 at OPACY.
EP 12: Previewing Game 1 of the ALDS
October 07, 2023 13:43 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBAfter a 101 win season, how will the Orioles come out of the gates in the playoffs? Brendan Mortensen and Matt Bonaparte break it down.
EP 11: Who is the Most Valuable Oriole?
September 27, 2023 17:55 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBBrendan Mortensen and Amy Jennings give their votes for the Most Valuable Oriole.
EP 10: The Orioles are (officially) playoff bound
September 20, 2023 18:31 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBThe Baltimore Orioles are officially playoff bound. Brendan Mortensen and Matt Bonaparte react to the weekend series against the Rays.
EP 9: John Means is back. Who should be in the playoff rotation?
September 13, 2023 17:10 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBJohn Means is back in the bigs. What does it mean for the O's playoff rotation? Brendan Mortensen and Matt Bonaparte break it down.
EP 8: Holliday promoted, López is back, what to expect from DL Hall
September 13, 2023 16:29 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBBrendan Mortensen and Matt Bonaparte talk about Jackson Holliday's promotion, Jorge López's return and what the expectation for DL Hall should be.
EP 7: Life without Félix Bautista, plus expanded rosters | The Bird's Nest
August 30, 2023 16:28 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBThe Orioles had to place Félix Bautista on the injured list. Where do they go from here? Brendan Mortensen and Matt Bonaparte discuss. Plus, a look ahead to expanded rosters.
EP 7: Life without Félix Bautista, plus expanded rosters
August 30, 2023 16:28 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBThe Orioles had to place Félix Bautista on the injured list. Where do they go from here? Brendan Mortensen and Matt Bonaparte discuss. Plus, a look ahead to expanded rosters.
EP 6: Constructing an Orioles lineup
August 23, 2023 20:03 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBMatt Bonaparte and Brendan Mortensen construct their full strength Orioles lineup. Plus, they discuss whether or not they would have stopped at first for the cycle.
EP 5: O's prospects on the rise, plus a Jack Flaherty deep dive
August 16, 2023 18:46 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MBEP 5: O's prospects on the rise, plus a Jack Flaherty deep dive by MASN
SPECIAL EP: The Bird's Nest's LIVE Trade Deadline Show
August 01, 2023 23:52 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBSPECIAL EP: The Bird's Nest's LIVE Trade Deadline Show by MASN
EP 4: Your Trade Deadline preview
July 27, 2023 15:16 - 38 minutes - 53.6 MBEP 4: Your Trade Deadline preview by MASN
DRAFT NIGHT EP: The O's select Enrique Bradfield Jr.!
July 10, 2023 21:25 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBBrendan Mortensen, Matt Bonaparte and Annie Klaff react to the Orioles' selection of Enrique Bradfield Jr. with the No. 17 pick.
SPECIAL EP: The O's select Enrique Bradfield Jr.!
July 10, 2023 21:25 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBBrendan Mortensen, Matt Bonaparte and Annie Klaff react to the Orioles' selection of Enrique Bradfield Jr. with the No. 17 pick.
EP 3: Cowser provides spark, O's All-Stars, plus final look ahead to draft
July 06, 2023 21:38 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBBrendan Mortensen and Matt Bonaparte break down Colton Cowser's promotion, the Orioles four All-Stars, plus a final look ahead to the 2023 MLB Draft.
EP 2: Westburg is here, Holliday rises, plus a look to No. 17
June 30, 2023 17:47 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBBrendan Mortensen and Matt Bonaparte break down Jordan Westburg's promotion, Jackson Holliday's No. 1 ranking, and a more in-depth look at some options for the Orioles at No. 17.
EP 1: Introducing "The Bird's Nest," with a look ahead to the draft
June 22, 2023 18:33 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MBBrendan Mortensen and Matt Bonaparte introduce "The Bird's Nest," a new talk show from MASN All Access. Plus, a look ahead to the 2023 MLB Draft.
EP 229: O's keep winning, Cano looks legit and Holliday promoted
April 25, 2023 19:28 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBPaul and Brendan debate whether the Orioles' hot start to the season is the result of a soft schedule (3:30). Then they talk about Yennier Cano's emergence (13:30). They also discuss Jackson Holliday's promotion to high-A Aberdeen (21:35) and the potential for a Heston Kjerstad promotion (27:45). Finally, Paul says goodbye (40:35).
EP 228: Hot hitters, struggling starters and other early season stories
April 19, 2023 19:34 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBPaul and Brendan discuss the Orioles' hot hitters (4:25), struggling bullpen arms (16:00) and dicey starting pitching (22:00). Then they wonder when we'll see DL Hall back in Baltimore (34:45) and take a look at the farm (40:05).
EP 227: O's co-hitting coach Matt Borgschulte on analytics and more
April 11, 2023 19:45 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBPaul and Brendan discuss the O's decision to option Kyle Stowers down to Triple-A Norfolk in favor of keeping three catchers on the 26-man roster. Then, Baltimore's co-hitting coach Matt Borgschulte joins the show (19:44).
EP 226: Grayson Rodriguez recalled, will make debut in Texas
April 05, 2023 16:46 - 51 minutes - 71 MBPaul and Brendan break down the news that Grayson Rodriguez has been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk and will make his MLB debut against the Rangers (2:55). Then they discuss the top prospects in Bowie (43:25) and run through other storylines of the early season (45:50).
EP 225: Grayson Rodriguez optioned, Orioles trade for Danny Coulombe
March 28, 2023 16:36 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MBPaul and Brendan talk about recent injuries to Mychal Givens and James McCann (1:45). Then they chat about the releases of Franchy Cordero and Nomar Mazara (7:30). Next they react to the news that Grayson Rodriguez will start the season with Triple-A Norfolk (10:15). Finally they discuss the Orioles' reported trade for lefty reliever Danny Coulombe (34:35).
EP 224: The All-2023 Orioles Draft
March 22, 2023 18:09 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBPaul and Brendan discuss some updates from spring training, including Mike Baumann's move to the bullpen (5:30) and recent roster cuts (8:55). Then they draft the 2023 Orioles into two teams (13:55).