The Baltimore Orioles Hot Stove Show: Recent Episodes
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The Baltimore Orioles Hot Stove Show is the real and inside story of the O’s as they work toward the 2023 season.
On the final episode of the Hot Stove show for the '24-'25 offseason, Geoff Arnold and Brett Hollander are joined by Grayson Rodriguez and Anthony Villa. Grayson talks about how he has recovered from the injury that sidelined him for most of the second half and what some of the highlights of his offseason were. Anthony talks about some of the non-roster invitees that are at spring training like catcher Samuel Basallo and outfielder Enrique Bradfield Jr. and the new upgrades that will be happening at the Sarasota complex. To close the show, Geoff and Brett discuss what they believe the 3 biggest storylines of Spring Training are.
The energy and anticipation radiate as the Orioles gear up for spring training. Adam Jones, a beloved figure in Baltimore sports, discusses his return to the Orioles in a special advisory role, sharing perspectives on team dynamics and community involvement. With insights from Eve Rosenbaum on crafting a balanced roster, listeners are treated to an in-depth analysis of the strategic moves aiming to bring more success to Camden Yards. Tune in for a mix of nostalgia and forward-looking optimism.
On this edition of Orioles Hot Stove, Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold kick off Birdland Caravan live from inside the warehouse at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The guys sit down with General Manager Mike Elias, first baseman Ryan Mountcastle and shortstop Gunnar Henderson.
On this edition of Orioles Hot Stove, Geoff Arnold and Brett Hollander talk with two current members of the Orioles, Ryan O'Hearn and Jackson Holliday. O'Hearn talks about how pumped he is to get back to Baltimore for the upcoming caravan weekend and what he has done training wise this offseason. Holliday discusses how he hopes to build off of last year and how excited he is to compete at Spring Training.
On this edition of Orioles Hot Stove, Geoff Arnold and Brett Hollander talk with Major League Field Coordinator/Catching Instructor Tim Cossins and Vice President of International Scouting and Operations Koby Perez. Cossins discusses what is different about his day to day during spring training versus the regular season and how excited he is to get Felix Bautista back in the bullpen. Perez talks about the most recent international signing class and how the new complex in the Dominican Republic has helped the ball club. To close the show, Geoff and Brett pay tribute to legendary Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker who passed away at the age of 90.
The Orioles Hot Stove show has returned for 2025! On this episode, Geoff Arnold and Brett Hollander talk with President of Business Operations Catie Griggs and Pitching Coach Drew French. Griggs discusses the promotional schedule and the new temporary sound system for the upcoming season. French talks about his previous relationship with new pitcher Charlie Morton and how excited he is to get down to Sarasota for Spring Training.
In this episode of the Orioles Hot Stove Show, Geoff Arnold and Brett Hollander discuss the signing of Tomoyuki Sugano to the Orioles and what it means to the starting rotation. In addition, Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill and Vice President of Pro Scouting Mike Snyder join the show.
In this episode of the Orioles Hot Stove Show, Brett Hollander sits down with Orioles Executive Vice President and General Manager Mike Elias to discuss the latest moves and rumors surrounding Baltimore's favorite baseball team. From the winter meetings in Dallas to the strategic acquisition of power hitters Tyler O'Neal and Gary Sanchez. How will these new signings fit into the Orioles' plans for the coming season? Mike Elias also discusses the challenges and opportunities in the current trade and free agency market, and what it means for the Orioles' developmental system, which continues to show promise with rising prospects.
The Orioles Hot Stove Show is back! On the first episode, Brett Hollander and special guest host Steve Melwski are joined by Orioles manager Brandon Hyde and hitting coach Cody Asche. Hyde discusses how long it takes to get over the end of the season, how his offseason has been and how excited he is to get Felix Bautista back. Asche talks about what the new dynamic will be amongst the new hitting coaches joining him and how the new left field wall dimensions will also help left-handed hitters.
On this edition of Orioles Hot Stove, Geoff Arnold and masnsports.com writer Steve Melewski are joined by Assistant General Manager Eve Rosenbaum. They break down all the aspects of the Corbin Burnes trade, other recent roster moves and if the team will make anymore moves before the regular season begins. The duo is also joined by the Hall of Famer, Jim Palmer to discuss the significance of the team now having an ace in Corbin Burnes and how good the current rotation is.
On this edition of Orioles Hot Stove, Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold return to Mothers Grill and are joined by masnsports.com writer Steve Melewski. They discuss some storylines heading into Spring Training that begins in just a few weeks. Brett and Geoff also discuss how much fun they had at the caravan events and recap Gunnar Henderson and Brandon Hyde accepting their awards from BBWAA. Please note this show aired before the Corbin Burnes trade became official.
On this edition of Orioles Hot Stove, Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold kick off Birdland Caravan live from inside the warehouse at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The guys sit down with hitting coaches Matt Borgschulte & Ryan Fuller, offensive strategy coach Cody Asche and pitching strategy coach Ryan Klimek. They also talk with Danny Coulombe, Colton Cowser, Ryan Mountcastle, John Means and Grayson Rodriguez.
On this edition of Orioles Hot Stove, Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold are joined by Koby Perez, Vice President of International Scouting and Operations, to talk about the brand new academy that team just opened in Dominican Republic earlier this week. Perez also talks about the international signing class the team just signed and what that process is like. The guys also talk to Geoff Pontes from Baseball America. He talks about the Orioles having the top overall prospect for the third year in a row, who are some other guys to look out for and if he has ever seen a team have this well of a farm system.
On this edition of Orioles Hot Stove, Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold are joined by starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez to talk about his excitement for the Birdland caravan, what he hopes to continue in his second year and what it is like to be newly married. The duo also talked to Nicole Reighter, Associate Director of Cinematography, about the documentary titled "101: The Story of the 2023 Baltimore Orioles" that her and the team she works with just released on the Orioles YouTube page. Reighter discusses the process that went into making the documentary and how cool it was for her to go back and relive all the moments of the 2023 season. Be sure to come out to Mothers in Timonium every Thursday from 7 to 8 PM to watch and listen to the show live!
On this edition of Orioles Hot Stove, Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold are joined by the Hall of Famer, Jim Palmer to talk about his offseason, how well the Orioles pitching staff did last year and what they need to be looking for in the free agent market when it comes to pitching. The duo also talk to Luke Brockway, a 17-year-old from Catonsville about what is was like for the team to fulfill his wish last season by becoming the Orioles Manager for the day. To close out the show, both guys share their excitement for the documentary titled "101: The Story of the 2023 Baltimore Orioles" that comes out January 10 on the Orioles YouTube page. Be sure to come out to Mothers in Timonium every Thursday from 7 to 8 PM to watch and listen to the show live!
On this edition of Orioles Hot Stove, Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold are joined by new pitching coach Drew French to talk about his excitement joining this team and if he has talked to any of the pitchers this offseason. They are also joined by the big guy, Ben McDonald, to talk about what a bayou Christmas looks like and what he has been up to this offseason. To close the show Geoff asks Brett a very important question!
On this edition of Orioles Hot Stove, Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold are joined by General Manager Mike Elias on what went into signing the newest Oriole, relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel, and how the winter meetings in Nashville went. The duo is also joined by Manager Brandon Hyde on how his offseason has been and how often he is talking to the players. Be sure to come out to Mothers in Federal Hill every Thursday from 7 to 8 PM to watch and listen to the show live!
On this edition of Orioles Hot Stove, Brett Hollander is joined by AL Rookie of The Year Gunnar Henderson to talk about how and what he has been up to this offseason. Brett is also joined by MASN's Roch Kubatko to preview the upcoming winter meetings in Nashville and what moves the team may make this offseason. Be sure to come out to Mothers in Federal Hill every Thursday from 7 to 8 PM to watch and listen to the show live!
On this episode of "Orioles Hot Stove", Steve Melewski previews spring training. He also talks about what to expect heading into the 2023 season. Orioles Director of Player Development Matt Blood, Assistant Pitching Coach Darren Holmes and MASN reporter Roch Kubatko join the podcast.
On this episode of "Orioles Hot Stove", Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold discuss pitchers and catchers reporting for Spring Training. They also talk about what to expect with the new rule changes. Orioles Manager Brandon Hyde and MLB Senior Vice President of On-Field Operations Michael Hill join the podcast.
On this episode of Orioles Hot Stove", Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold discuss the upcoming Spring Training. Orioles third base coach Tony Mansolino and MASN reporter Roch Kubatko join the podcast.
On this episode of "Orioles Hot Stove", Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold discuss the upcoming Spring Training. Terrin Vavra and MASN reporter Steve Melewski join the podcast.
On this episode of "Orioles Hot Stove", Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold discuss the acquisition of Cole Irvin from the Oakland Athletics and the announcement of Scott Rolen's Hall of Fame induction. Reliever Joey Krehbiel joins the show to talk about his first full season in the MLB. Plus, Jordan Westburg discusses his productive offseason.
On this episode of "Orioles Hot Stove", Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold return from the holiday break to talk about the latest acquisition of Red Sox reliever Darwinzon Hernandez and talk about where he fits in this Orioles bullpen. Reliever Bryan Baker joins the show to talk about his impressive 2022 campaign. Orioles Assistant GM Eve Rosenbaum wraps the show.
On this edition of "Orioles Insider", Brent Harris talks about the addition of catcher James McCann from the New York Mets and how he fits into this Orioles lineup. How much will he catch with Adley Rutschman expected to be with the Orioles for his first full season in the majors? Rick Dempsey stops by to talk about the relationship of the two catchers on the roster. Orioles Rule-5 pick Andrew Politi also joins the show to talk about his first month as an Oriole.
On this edition of "Orioles Insider", Brent Harris discusses the acquisition of your newest Orioles, RP Mychal Givens and C James McCann. Connor Newcomb of the LockedOn Orioles Show stops by to talk about what the Orioles might do with Jorge Mateo as rumors of a trade heat up. Former 1st-round pick Brian Matusz, who was drafted in 2009 with Mychal Givens, also joins Brent on the show.
On this episode of the "Orioles Hot Stove Show", Geoff Arnold and Brett Hollander discuss the breaking news of former Mariners All-Star INF Adam Frazier signing with the Orioles. How will his signing affect Ramon Urias and the rest of the Birds' infield? Assistant Pitching Coach Darren Holmes stops by to talk about the acquisition of Kyle Gibson and what this staff will look like going into the winter. Gunnar Henderson - the top prospect in the game - joins the show to talk about how his life has changed since his call-up to the big leagues and how he is handling the pressure of being Major League Baseball's next big star.
On this episode of the "Orioles Hot Stove Show", Geoff Arnold and Brett Hollander recap baseball's Winter Meetings in San Diego. New Orioles SP Kyle Gibson joins the show to talk about what sold him on Baltimore, and how a former Oriole may have been the deciding factor with his recommendation. Orioles broadcaster Ben McDonald stops by to talk about how this pitching staff comes together after the acquisition of Gibson, and the comments his former agent in Scott Boras made about the franchise. Brett and Geoff wrap the show talking about the massive contract that former Red Sox SS Xander Bogaerts is signing with the San Diego Padres.
On this episode of the WBAL "Winter Meeting Special", Brent Harris breaks down all the action going on at baseball's Winter Meetings in San Diego, California. He talks about the official signing of free agent SP Kyle Gibson by the Orioles, and what might be the next move for the Birds. New Orioles beat reporter for the Baltimore Banner, Andy Kostka, joins the show to talk about what he heard from Mike Elias after his meeting with the media earlier in the week. Orioles Manager Brandon Hyde also joins the show on the heels of being named "Manager Of The Year" by Baseball America. Finally, MASNSports' Steve Melewski joins the show to talk about the possibility of the Orioles making a free agent splash beyond Kyle Gibson.
On the third "Orioles Hot Stove Show", Geoff Arnold looks ahead at the Winter Meetings and the Rule 5 Draft. With the success that the Orioles have had finding players in the Rule 5 Draft like Tyler Wells and Anthony Santander - can the Birds find the missing piece for a playoff berth? Orioles SP Tyler Wells stops by to talk about the success he had in the rotation in 2022. Pro Scouting Director Mike Snyder also joins the show to talk about how they're approaching the Rule 5 Draft differently than years past NOT being in a rebuild. Geoff also talks about the possibility of Chris Bassitt being in the Orange and Black after free agency ends.
On the second "Orioles Hot Stove Show", Brett Hollander breaks down the latest additions to the Orioles 40-man roster, including 2018 1st-rd pick Grayson Rodriguez. Will he be the Jordan Lyles replacement in the starting rotation? He joins the show with Brett to talk about his preparation for 2023. Staff ace John Means stops by to talk about his recovery from Tommy John surgery. MASN Sports' Steve Melewski visits the show to break down the new names on the 40-man roster. Finally - Jim Palmer breaks down what he saw from Kyle Bradish and Dean Kremer during the 2022 season. Brett also talks about the MVP Award, and Brandon Hyde and Adley Rutschman missing out on the "Manager of the Year" and "Rookie of the Year" awards respectively.
On the inaugural "Hot Stove Show", Geoff Arnold previews an exciting off-season for Orioles GM Mike Elias after an impressive 2022 turnaround for the Birds. 2020 1st-rounder Heston Kjerstad stops by to talk about raking in the Arizona Fall League. Orioles Director of Player Development Matt Blood joins the show to talk about how this minor league system is going to continue to be a reinforcement for the big league club. MASN Sports' Roch Kubatko and Analyst Ben McDonald join the show to talk about Jordan Lyles' future with the club.
The Baltimore Orioles Hot Stove Show is the real and insider story of the O’s as they work toward the 2023 season.