Bird's Eye View

Bird's Eye View
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Bird's Eye View

Bird's Eye View is an unofficial Orioles podcast from the perspective of two die-hard fans. Here, we experience the ups and downs of Orioles baseball, and do our fair share of praising and mocking our beloved team. Our position from the cheap seats helps provide that “Bird’s Eye View.” What we bring is perspective. We offer content that will entertain, (very) occasionally inform, and more often than not, validate a little homerism. When it comes to the Orioles, this is your official source for a lack of insight, and baseless opinion.

  1. APR 10

    Episode 404: Episode Not Found

    Leading Off We had originally planned some content for this show, but we can’t seem to pull it up. Try refreshing, and let us know if you get anything. Drink of the Week Join us for the Drink of the Week, and let us know how you’re consoling yourself as you watch the O’s. Find us on Untappd * magn8606 * jakee4025 This Week on the Socials I just think it would be nice if the Orioles were fun to watch more than once or twice a week.— vivi (@volty.bsky.social) 2025-04-09T20:29:48.412Z Man, #Orioles Bluesky is a lot more miserable than I would have expected. every day the discourse is just a huge bummer— natty poe (@nattyboh.bsky.social) 2025-04-09T16:32:11.934Z #orioles final offer to Corbin Burnes was 4 years, $180 million per a source.— (@rochkubatko.bsky.social) 2025-04-08T23:02:52.788Z I hope whomever has the replay in the Orioles-Diamondbacks game is telling the on field umpires that they are abysmal at their jobs and should be ashamed.— Craig Brown (@craigbrownkc.bsky.social) 2025-04-09T03:38:29.307Z Error: Segment Not Found We tried to pull an Around the Bases segment up, but we got a 404: Episode Not Found error. Instead, we talk about the Current Troubles, and ask ourselves how long it might last, and whether it really matters anyway. This isn’t just cope. We’d admit if it was just cope. The season’s first nine games were full of a lot of non-competitive baseball on a number of fronts. The starting pitching wasn’t pitching, the hitting wasn’t hitting, and the bats weren’t even torpedoes. Like… what are we even doing? Fantasy Boss Fantasy Boss is tied up at 1-1, as Scott correctly predicted that Ryan Mountcastle would out BABIP Jake’s pick, Cedric Mullins. It is interesting, though, that both players were #1 and #2 on the team in the category this week. Jake picked the category of DONGS as palate cleanser this week. Scott chose Ryan Mountcastle and Jake went with Tyler O’Neill. Who will own it? Blowing the Save

    1h 5m

  2. APR 4

    Episode 403: Reciprocity

    Leading Off The 2025 season is upon us, and… well, it’s been something. Are these unprecedented times? Drink of the Week Join us for the Drink of the Week, and let us know how you’re consoling yourself as you watch the O’s. Find us on Untappd * magn8606 * jakee4025 This Week on the Socials Major League Baseball must've decided that a working streaming service is DEI and stopped supporting it.— Craig Calcaterra (@craigcalcaterra.bsky.social) 2025-03-27T19:50:02.159Z I feel ya Uncle Charlie, like all us geriatric millennials we’re running on fumes by about 8:30pm.— Chris B. (@baltoskyline.bsky.social) 2025-03-29T00:27:51.030Z — MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors.bsky.social) 2025-03-30T13:23:11Z If you’re giggling at Ben’s convo about this torpedo bat you are inappropriate aka my kind of person— Kerry (@kerrylyn130.bsky.social) 2025-04-02T23:18:14.750Z Jeez looks like I’m already gonna have to unfollow people and it’s only opening day. I miss the kinder gentler days of Baseball BlueSky when we were all just happy to be here and away from the animosity of Baseball Twitter. I’m gonna try to be better on here, but more of this stuff, no promises.— Winston (@wrigs.bsky.social) 2025-03-27T19:30:56.632Z Around the Bases First Base: Ker-thump! The Orioles start the season 3-4 after suffering a series loss at home versus the Red Sox.  And Birdland seems ready to blow.   Folks have been focusing on the lack of certifiable ace and the rotation currently ranks 28th in ERA (6.35) This is something folks were worried about all offseason, but how noticeable and concerned should we after the first week? In the meantime, has the bullpen been a surprise? Second Base: Thwomp Meanwhile the Orioles offense has had some big games, followed by cold games. * 12 runs, then 2 * 9 runs, then 1  * 8 runs, then 0 * Followed by a 4 spot today. The Orioles have already grounded into 7 double p...

    1h 22m

  3. MAR 27

    Episode 402: Baker with a Chance of Meatballs

    Leading Off It has been… too long Drink of the Week Join us for the Drink of the Week, and let us know how you’re consoling yourself as you watch the O’s. Find us on Untappd * magn8606 * jakee4025 This Week on the Socials #Orioles announce that Rule 5 Draft selection RHP Juan Nuñez has cleared waivers and been returned from the San Diego Padres. He has been assigned to Minor League camp.— Jake Rill (@jakerill.bsky.social) 2025-03-25T22:10:49.089Z No way this new logo from the Chesapeake Oyster Catchers is an accident— Cody Tapp (@codybtapp.bsky.social) 2025-03-21T21:05:00.626Z less than 24 hours away till we get to read eachother’s overly toxic posts about the lineup and how the O’s not getting a hit in the third inning means the season’s over.— chirping bird (@chrpngbrd.bsky.social) 2025-03-26T20:43:04.523Z If Monday’s home opener is rained out, what time are we thinking they play Tuesday? Trying to figure work stuff out lol #orioles— Carla (@carla85.bsky.social) 2025-03-26T20:25:27.861Z Jordan Westburg took ground balls at 2nd, Ramon Urias at 3rd, Jackson Holliday and Livan Soto at SS #orioles— (@rochkubatko.bsky.social) 2025-03-26T19:52:33.381Z Around the Bases First Base: Surprise, surprise! We didn’t think there would be many surprises with the roster, as most questions were largely settled. But injuries have created a few surprises. * Cade Povich makes the team AND starts the home opener * Gibby is back! * Jackson Holliday at SS * Relievers from way-back machine Second Base: How do you solve a problem like Heston All of the roster prognostication has a line somewhere about the fact that the Orioles want Kjerstad to get a lot of at bats in 2025, but the question is where they could possibly put him.  How does Heston Kjerstad find at-bats for the Baltimore Orioles this season? Third Base: New Sights and Sounds There are plenty of new sights and sounds at the ballpark this season:...

    1h 28m

  4. MAR 1

    Episode 401: Pour Some Sugano on Me

    Leading Off Spring Training has begun, and the Orioles are… you know… doing stuff. There may not be many position battles, so the team’s primary opponent is injury. Drink of the Week Join us for the Drink of the Week, and let us know how you’re consoling yourself as you watch the O’s. Find us on Untappd * magn8606 * jakee4025 This Week on the Socials Is the starting rotation for the Orioles already set? Knock on wood, but it looks that way.— Baltimore Banner Sports (@sports.thebaltimorebanner.com) 2025-02-28T22:39:01.820Z Jackson Holliday demolished this pitch for a two-run home run— Andy Kostka (@afkostka.bsky.social) 2025-02-28T19:29:52.810Z happy 9 year anniversary to this. lol.— chirping bird (@chrpngbrd.bsky.social) 2025-02-24T02:41:21.395Z Around the Bases First Base: The Need for Speed Most Spring Training sound bytes are useless, but Brandon Hyde mentioned that he would like to see some of his guys work to add more stolen bases to the mix. Have stolen bases truly been a missing component in the Orioles’ game? Second Base: Overreactions to Tomoyuki Sugano Are we going to love translator Yuto Sakurai as much as Brandon Quionnes? Sugano pitched as well as one could have hoped. But… will it be enough? If he can be a 4th-5th starter in the AL East, then he will have held up his end of the bargain. Third Base: Too Early for Rosturbation? There really aren’t that many roster spots in question this year. But who is on the bubble? We unravel the least of the mysteries. Home Plate: ABS in Spring Training MLB has tried the ABS pitch challenge system in the independent leagues, they’ve toyed with it in the minors, and in 2025, they have introduced it in Spring Training. Here at Bird’s Eye View, we think that it’s here, and it’s spectacular. Opportunities Every once in a while, the Orioles put out job listings, and we look at them. But we have seen nothing like the current opportunities available for Live Hot Dog Race enthusiasts. Blowing the Save Most podcasts try to end on a high note – the perfect coda to a quality program. That’s just not our style. Each week, we’ll end on a weak note,

    1h 7m

  5. 12/31/2024

    Episode 399.5: We Judge

    Leading Off The Orioles’ offseason is progressing as everyone should have expected, rather than how they should have hoped. And now we have to learn to love Tyler O’Neill and hope he hits bombs. Drink of the Week Join us for the Drink of the Week, and let us know how you’re consoling yourself as you watch the O’s. Find us on Untappd * magn8606 * jakee4025 This Week on the Socials A source with direct knowledge of the matter indicates that the Orioles are boring losers— Matt Kremnitzer (@mattkremnitzer.bsky.social) 2024-12-28T18:02:33.864Z 10000 days ago (August 12, 1997), the Orioles host Oakland and win 8-0 in a game played without a public address announcer. Long-time PA announcer Rex Barney passed away earlier in the day.— Old Baseball News (@oldbaseballnews.bsky.social) 2024-12-28T20:00:00.000Z Chris Davis will continue to receive deferred payments from the Baltimore Orioles for the next 13 years.He will get:💰 $9.16M/year in 2025💰 $3.5M/year from 2026-2032💰 $1.4M/year from 2033-2037That's over $40M.— Codify Baseball (@codifybaseball.bsky.social) 2024-11-09T03:27:48.822Z Offseason’s Greetings The Orioles have have a rather underwhelming offseason. But if you’re looking for “notable” acquisitions, look no farther than: * The Wall, Part 2 – Right Handed Boogaloo *  Tyler O’Neill * Tomoyuki Sugano * Gary Sanchez * Sadness The real stories are in who is NOT here. Yes, we’re talking Corbin Burnes and Anthony Santander. We discuss what the offseason moves mean, what the lack of moves mean, and what “means” means. That’s “means,” not, you know… “Means.” Are the Orioles trying? Would our 2011 selves have been satisfied with this effort? We Listen and We Don’t Judge If there’s one thing we’re proud of when it comes to Bird’s Eye View, it’s that we put silly Orioles musical spoofs out into the universe. If there’s a second thing that we’re proud of, it’s that this show is a safe place for all of us to express some serious lack of insight and baseless opinions. We’re not sure anyone is listening, but we’re sure you’re judging. Before the app gets banned,

    1h 2m

  6. 10/01/2024

    Episode 399: We Won’t Stop

    Leading Off The O’s clinch a Playoff Birth with a Wild Card series at Home against the Kansas City Royals. Ten years later and things remain the same. Drink of the Week Join us for the Drink of the Week, and let us know how you’re consoling yourself as you watch the O’s. Find us on Untappd * magn8606 * jakee4025 This Week on the Socials Around the Bases First Base: They’re Bad. They’re Good. Rabbit Season. Duck Season. The Orioles finally did it.  After failing to execute on multiple instances, the Orioles are going to the playoffs. There’s that Orioles fan urge to say “we’re back” a few series after saying “it’s over.” Second Base: Bring The Noise? The Orioles have been phenomenal off the field, with their media production and knack for delightfully engaging with the fanbase. They seem to be all in on the #BeTheNoise campaign, and I appreciate the effort. But let’s get real. #BeTheNoise is not what we need in this moment. Ten years after the Royals came into Camden Yards and silenced a thunderous crowd, the Orioles have the opportunity to exorcize some serious demons. After 10 years, we finally have the opportunity to get revenge on a team that ended the season of what was possibly the best Orioles team I ever saw play baseball. So what is needed for this moment? Third Base: The Calvary We have now seen a return of nearly every Orioles player that was hurt through the 2nd half of the season except for Kevin Gausman, I mean Grayson Rodriguez.   Orioles fans have been saying for a while now that they just needed everyone to be back and let’s see what happens in October.  Well they got their wish. Which player is the x-factor on this team that will make or break the Orioles chances in October? Home Plate: O’s vs Royals Wild Card Predictions How exciting or dark will this upcoming week be in Birdland? Fantasy Boss Last (time) was a tie: neither of our selected players hit a dong after dark, and so we remain at 8-6 in Scott’s favor. Because the Orioles season could technically be over by next week, that means we need to get… creative. This week, we’ll select a category, and not one, but TWO wild cards!!! That’s right. Things are about to get wild… wild card.

    1h 9m

  7. 08/27/2024

    Episode 398: Shohei Dongs After Dark

    Leading Off The O’s head to the west coast, which means the return of one of our favorite segments: Dongs After Dark. Drink of the Week Join us for the Drink of the Week, and let us know how you’re consoling yourself as you watch the O’s. Find us on Untappd * magn8606 * jakee4025 This Week on the Socials "There's not a team better suited to take advantage."It took three seasons, but the Orioles are finally benefitting from Walltimore more than their opponents. In this week's Orioles reset, the strategy and adjustments that made it happen. https://t.co/plsM5DeBI1— Taylor Lyons (@taylorjlyons) August 26, 2024 It isn't just your imagination. The O's really have been victimized by terrible luck lately. 🟠 BABIP 16 points lower than next worst team🟠 Just a .300 BA on 95+ EV (.500+ is expected)Things *should* turn around 🤞https://t.co/j6vSqskB4h— Eutaw Street Report (@EutawStReport) August 26, 2024 Around the Bases First Base: Hall of Very, Very Good Nick Markakis was inducted into the Orioles Hall of Fame, and the heartstrings were tugged. We spend a moment appreciating Nick, and thinking ahead to who might be in the next crop of Orioles Hall of Famers. Are these the good old days? Is good… good enough? Second Base: Can we trust ANYONE in the bullpen? While we argue over whether Brandon Hyde is pulling the right levers, can we just spend a second talking about how ugly those levers are? The Orioles bullpen is a mess, and there are very few guys back there fans can have faith in – and when they can, those guys tend to get overused. It’s the Magic of Orioles Baseball! Third Base: Will the Taters be overdone? Anthony Santander has been a huge part of the Orioles’ success in 2024. And it’s a contract year. In the first big test of new ownership, we’ll see whether the Orioles will pull the trigger, and whether they bid against themselves. We love Tony. He’s our man. But will he be worth the money he will earn on the open market? Here’s hoping both that a fan favorite stays in Baltimore, and also that the team knows when to walk away. Home Plate: Dongs After Dark It’s that time again: with the Orioles on the west coast (and the ability to join the Mile High Club directly thereafter!), we read a few synopses of our favorite Orioles-themed scrambled films. We apologize for nothing. Fantasy Boss a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.

    1h 4m

  8. 08/15/2024

    Episode 397: Bases of Judgement

    Leading Off We’re joined by friend of the program, Avi Miller, to decide who is right, who is ridiculous, and what our bases of judgement should be. Drink of the Week Join us for the Drink of the Week, and let us know how you’re consoling yourself as you watch the O’s. Find us on Untappd * magn8606 * jakee4025 This Week on the Socials Me: didn’t you like how I showed no frustration in the car when we listened to the Orioles blow it?Spouse: you used the F-word several times?— Brendan Cantwell (@cantb.bsky.social) 2024-08-11T23:01:47.709Z #Orioles legend/ownership partner Cal Ripken Jr. is mic’d up on MASN. He said it’s been important for him to get out to games in new role this year, that he’s appreciated fan support when out in the community.“It’s been wonderful for me.” pic.twitter.com/wAWaniVdCY— Jake Rill (@JakeDRill) August 14, 2024 Wow. The @orioles just got jobbed there.— Bruce McClure (@BruceMcClureNH) August 14, 2024 Around the Bases First Base: Which is it? Are the Orioles one of the best teams in Major League Baseball, or are they a team in complete free-fall?The Orioles are: * 20-20 in their last 40 games * 5-5 in their last 10 games * 10-10 in their last 20 games So look. Are we bad? Is this a bad team? I’ve rooted for bad teams – I know how to do that. Is this a bad team, or is this team simply not good enough? Second Base: OK, but what is going right? We “argue” over which is the best story, including: * Cedric Mullins has had a pretty good month (plus) * Anthony Santander is one of the better players in the league * Jackson Holliday’s return to the majors has been triumphant * Zach Eflin has been everything we had hoped he’d be Third Base: The noise surrounding Brandon Hyde This Brandon is not going to remove himself from the running – but does he deserve to be fired? Jake has strong opinions about not having opinions, and Avi weighs in on a one-sided debate. Home Plate: Stolen bases are a problem This is the age old question: is the hall of very very good, good enough for Orioles switch-hitting catchers? Adley has not been adept at throwing out runners this season.

    1h 9m
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Bird's Eye View is an unofficial Orioles podcast from the perspective of two die-hard fans. Here, we experience the ups and downs of Orioles baseball, and do our fair share of praising and mocking our beloved team. Our position from the cheap seats helps provide that “Bird’s Eye View.” What we bring is perspective. We offer content that will entertain, (very) occasionally inform, and more often than not, validate a little homerism. When it comes to the Orioles, this is your official source for a lack of insight, and baseless opinion.

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    Bird's Eye View
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2025
  • Episodes
    299
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