Section 336 - Baltimore Orioles Talk

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The Section 336 Baltimore Sports Podcast is a lively and engaging show hosted by brothers Josh Sroka and Matt Sroka. With a deep-rooted love for Baltimore sports, these passionate hosts have been providing sports enthusiasts with their unique perspectives and insights for over 10 years. As brothers, Josh and Matt bring a special dynamic to the podcast, with a shared history and a deep understanding of each other's viewpoints. Their chemistry and rapport shine through in each episode as they engage in friendly banter, debates, and discussions. Having dedicated over a decade to the podcast, Josh and Matt have established themselves as trusted voices in the Baltimore sports community. Their extensive knowledge of the local sports scene, combined with their entertaining and engaging style, keeps listeners coming back for more. In addition to their own expertise, the hosts often invite guest experts, former players, and sports journalists to join the show. These special guests provide valuable insights and engage in insightful conversations that further enhance the listener's experience. Whether you are a die-hard fan or a casual observer of Baltimore sports, the Section 336 Baltimore Sports Podcast, hosted by brothers Josh and Matt Sroka, is a must-listen. With over 10 years of experience, their expertise, camaraderie, and love for Baltimore sports make for an entertaining and informative show. Join the conversation and connect with fellow fans as you dive into the exciting world of Baltimore sports with these passionate hosts.

  1. 1 day ago

    #635 : Five Hundred

    Matt and Josh open with a little life-throwback conversation (fantasy football draft panic, work-from-home chaos, and family weekend plans) before jumping into the Orioles’ exact late-season squeeze: still alive, still dangerous, and still in that awkward playoff zone where every game can erase or create belief. The conversation is a full stretch-watch episode. They spend most of the run on how the Orioles have been winning and losing on a razor-thin margin, especially during the Rockies road trip. The hosts repeatedly come back to one point: the team’s inconsistency, not just tonight’s game, is now the biggest opponent. ## This episode covers - Early episode banter around fantasy football season timing, draft logistics, and life away from baseball, then a shift into Orioles reality. - The “15–20% win zone” mindset: playoff odds bouncing between roughly 10–20% and why that keeps the team emotionally raw. - A close look at the recent Rockies trip:  - bullpen usage and late-inning volatility,  - late rally/one-run game swings,  - and whether the team’s inconsistency in big spots is just noise or structural. - Umpire review and officiating edges, including non-reviewable calls that changed outcomes and continued frustration around challenge rules. - Trade-deadline aftermath and the post-Adley conversation:  - Did trading Adley Rutschman make sense in the bigger window?  - What the return has looked like in use so far,  - and how quickly expectations reset after a trade that changes fan psychology. - Roster/position adjustments:  - center-field and outfield defense upgrades as a reason teams can still chase runs and wins late,  - the in-and-out of call-ups,  - and the bullpen’s role load, with rotation and closer uncertainty discussed in real terms. - Player availability and health watch points:  - the short-list of potential bullpen/rotation impacts,  - what an IL move could do to short-term timing,  - and uncertainty around a few important innings contributors. - Playoff tickets, futures pricing, and the “buy now vs. wait” dilemma with odds still far from comfortable. - Closing emotion:  - the “we might miss by a game or two” anxiety,  - why the fan base can’t fully disengage,  - and the team’s identity as a “hot-and-cold but still alive” club. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/section-336-baltimore-orioles-talk3275/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    #635 : Five Hundred

  2. 19 Aug

    #634 : In The Hunt

    The Orioles are right in the thick of the American League playoff race — and every game is starting to matter. This week on Section 336, we break down Baltimore’s brief stay in a Wild Card spot and what it says about where this team stands heading into the stretch run. Gunnar Henderson is heating up at exactly the right time, the Orioles are showing signs they can make some noise, and now comes a tough stretch that could go a long way toward deciding their postseason fate. The Birds are in the hunt. Can they stay there? It’s all on Section 336 — Episode 634: In the Hunt. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/section-336-baltimore-orioles-talk3275/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    #634 : In The Hunt

  3. 5 Aug

    #633 Adley Trade

    The trade we never thought Baltimore would actually make is real: Adley Rutschman is a Boston Red Sox. Matt and Josh take a beat and try to process what the move means—not only for the 2026 Orioles, but for the entire Mike Elias rebuild. They revisit Adley’s arrival as the face of a new era, debate the timing and value of the deal with Samuel Basallo already locked up, and ask the uncomfortable question: if “lift off” never really happened, why should Orioles fans trust the next phase? Plus: what the deadline says about Gunnar Henderson and the rest of the core, why the Orioles still aren’t starting another rebuild, the other moves around the roster, and how Baltimore can remain in the Wild Card fight after trading one of the most important players in franchise history—to a division rival, no less. It hurts. It may also make baseball sense. Both things can be true. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/section-336-baltimore-orioles-talk3275/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    #633 Adley Trade

  4. 17 Jul

    #632 : All Star Break 2026

    How are you feeling about the Baltimore Oriole? Is this a buy or sell year? How do you explain the first half? What about Mike Elias? All this and more Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/section-336-baltimore-orioles-talk3275/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  5. 24 Jun

    Pod 631 : Feeling Good

    The Orioles have played 500 ball since our last episode and we are feeling good about this team. However, Matt hasn't talked to an adult in a while and has some non baseball items to deal with before we discuss the Baltimore Orioles and Josh's frustration with Craig Albernez Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/section-336-baltimore-orioles-talk3275/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  6. 4 Jun

    Pod 630 : Cracks

    This has been a fun couple weeks of Orioles baseball but there are cracks not on the Orioles but in Matt and Josh's lives. we get to all that and some Baltimore Orioles Talk Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/section-336-baltimore-orioles-talk3275/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  7. 18 May

    Pod 629 : Too Early to Talk Trade?

    Are the Baltimore Orioles good? or do we need to start to make moves to get ready for next year? Is Gunnar, Colton, and Oneil starting to figure it out? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/section-336-baltimore-orioles-talk3275/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  8. 7 May

    Pod 628: Abandon Ship?

    IT has been a rough start to the Orioles season, are you going to Jump off the ship? Of course we are not, we have been through worse as Baltimore Orioles fans. Matt and Josh break down some of the frustrations about this team (Gunnar Launch Angle) but also talk about the positives and why we believe this season can still be special Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/section-336-baltimore-orioles-talk3275/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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The Section 336 Baltimore Sports Podcast is a lively and engaging show hosted by brothers Josh Sroka and Matt Sroka. With a deep-rooted love for Baltimore sports, these passionate hosts have been providing sports enthusiasts with their unique perspectives and insights for over 10 years. As brothers, Josh and Matt bring a special dynamic to the podcast, with a shared history and a deep understanding of each other's viewpoints. Their chemistry and rapport shine through in each episode as they engage in friendly banter, debates, and discussions. Having dedicated over a decade to the podcast, Josh and Matt have established themselves as trusted voices in the Baltimore sports community. Their extensive knowledge of the local sports scene, combined with their entertaining and engaging style, keeps listeners coming back for more. In addition to their own expertise, the hosts often invite guest experts, former players, and sports journalists to join the show. These special guests provide valuable insights and engage in insightful conversations that further enhance the listener's experience. Whether you are a die-hard fan or a casual observer of Baltimore sports, the Section 336 Baltimore Sports Podcast, hosted by brothers Josh and Matt Sroka, is a must-listen. With over 10 years of experience, their expertise, camaraderie, and love for Baltimore sports make for an entertaining and informative show. Join the conversation and connect with fellow fans as you dive into the exciting world of Baltimore sports with these passionate hosts.

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