About this episode

Former MLB pitcher Steve Sparks discusses the upcoming Orioles vs Astros series and shares career stories, while Adam Ottavino critiques the Mets for AI usage and Steve Smith Sr. comments on the Ravens WR room.

Former MLB pitcher Steve Sparks joins the show to discus the upcoming series between the Orioles and Astros and tell stories from his career. Adam Ottavino calls out the Mets for AI use, and Steve Smith Sr gave his thoughts on the Ravens WR room. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

People in this episode

Host: Ryan Ripken

Guest: Steve Sparks

Topics covered

• MLB
• Orioles
• Astros
• AI usage
• Ravens WR room
• sports stories

Keywords

• MLB
• Steve Sparks
• Orioles
• Astros
• AI scandal
• Ravens
• Steve Smith Sr.
• Adam Ottavino

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mets, Ravens

More episodes of Ryan Ripken Show

• NFL Hall of Famer Joe Thomas on Ravens new Center Ethan Pocic, Memories from the AFC North, Orioles take on Red Sox in Series of the Year| Ryan Ripken Show S2EP265 · July 20, 2026 · 55 min
• Wild Moments from the Weekend, Former Ravens OC Marc Trestman Joins the Show to Talk ABout Current Day NFL, Ravens New HC Jesse Minter and Much More| Ryan Ripken Show S2EP264 · July 20, 2026 · 1h 2m
• MLB's Mark Feinsand Full Interview on MLB Trade Deadline, What Orioles should do. · July 16, 2026 · 41 min
• Eric Decosta on Zay Flowers, Key Injury Updates| Mark Feinsand on MLB Trade Deadline| Ryan Ripken Show S2EP261 · July 16, 2026 · 1h 31m
• Full Interview with The Athletics Keith Law about the 2026 MLB Draft · July 15, 2026 · 32 min
• MLB All-Star Game Recap| MLB Draft Talk With Keith Law| Lamar Jackson Disrespect Continues| Ryan Ripken Show S2EP259 · July 15, 2026 · 2h 17m

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Ryan Ripken Show podcast page.