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Orioles general manager Mike Elias joins former Baltimore All-Star Adam Jones and broadcaster Jerry Coleman on this week’s episode. Elias talks about changing the operating model of the franchise (2:39), the Orioles’ process for drafting players who fit within the organization (4:48), camaraderie within the clubhouse (8:33), how he feels about the homer hydration station (9:57), why he won’t answer how long he’s going to be with the team (19:20), new Orioles owner David Rubenstein’s transition (23:18), Cal Ripken Jr.’s role in the organization (27:05) and how the team addresses gambling (29:55).
 




Later in the show, Jones and Coleman take listener questions (40:17).

Matt Holliday, former MLB player and father of Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday, joins former Baltimore All-Star Adam Jones and broadcaster Jerry Coleman on this week’s episode. Holliday discusses what it’s like to separate his emotions as a dad and a former player (2:40), the lengths the Holliday family went to see Jackson’s MLB debut (7:23), his advice to Jackson when he’s facing adversity (23:02), and his own MLB debut (28:35).
Later in the show, Jones and Coleman discuss changing attitudes around the pitch clock (31:55) and they take listener questions (39:45.)

Janet Marie Smith, senior vice president of planning and development for the Los Angeles Dodgers who held the same position with the Orioles, joins former Baltimore All-Star Adam Jones and broadcaster Jerry Coleman on this week’s episode.
Smith discusses what goes into building a new ballpark (3:33), her feelings about the upcoming changes to Camden Yards (6:39), her work on overseas projects (16:16), what she thinks is the most emotional moment in Camden Yards history (19:10), how she handles criticism about the Camden Yards skyline (20:21) and being one of the most powerful women in a male-dominated industry (24:32).
Later in the show, Jones shares strategies for playing in different weather conditions (26:01) and his thoughts on J.J. Hardy’s backyard baseball field (32:05.) Jones and Coleman close out the episode with listener questions (34:46).
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Orioles announcer and MLB Network contributor Melanie Newman joins former Orioles All-Star Adam Jones and broadcaster Jerry Coleman to reflect on the “ultimate” opening day (2:11), how she’s watched this O’s club become “a dynasty that’s being built,” (3:20), when fans will start to feel the new owners’ impact on the field (9:27), her love of Legos (15:23) and the best part of her job (18:05.)
 




Later in the show, Jones and Coleman discuss the talent on the Norfolk Tides (21:16), they reflect on the Key Bridge collapse (26:31) and they take listener questions (34:13).
 

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Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser joins former Orioles All-Star Adam Jones and broadcaster Jerry Coleman to discuss the adjustments he needs to make to stay in the major leagues (6:14), his reaction to not being on the roster for last year’s playoffs (8:58) and what he’s expecting from his first opening day (14:13.)
Later in the show, Jones reflects on the life and legacy of Peter Angelos (21:41) and excitement over new Orioles owner David Rubenstein (25:50), and he reacts to Jackson Holliday starting the year at Triple-A and the challenges he’ll face (27:06.)
And our hosts take listener questions (39:41) and give predictions for the season (44:51).
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Former St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Xavier Scruggs joins former Orioles All-Star Adam Jones and broadcaster Jerry Coleman to discuss battling his ego early on about not playing on the major league level (1:32), the difference in styles between playing for the KBO League and the MLB (9:00), the fight to get opening day tickets in South Korea (23:50) and Scruggs’ role as diversity, equity and inclusion consultant for the St. Louis Cardinals (24:53). He also shares his outlook on the Orioles (27:25).
Later in the show, Jones and Coleman discuss the Ravens adding Derrick Henry (29:35) and Adam’s journey to South Korea for the Padres-Dodgers season-opening game (34:04). They take listener questions about pitcher and hitter results in spring training (40:36).
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