The Warehouse Podcast - a Baltimore Orioles podcast

Do the Orioles have the best bullpen in baseball? Eh, probably not. But they have been unexpectedly good through the season's first three weeks. Let's dig into that.

Zach Eflin is visiting one of the preeminent UCL specialists for a second opinion. Second opinions are usually little more than confirmation of the first opinion, an opinion so negative that you were compelled to seek a second. Additionally, Kyle Bradish is showing some reasons for early concern, with inconsistent velocity and erratic command.

The Orioles win on Opening Day!

We know Gunnar Henderson is a stud, but the rest of the Orioles infield is a bit a question mark. Can they withstand the injuries to Jackson Holliday and Jordan Westburg?

After getting bottom-10 production out of the First Base position last season, the Orioles thought outside the box. They thought so far outside the box, that they left the country entirely and brought back a polar bear. That's right, Pete Alonso is here. He's a force to be reckoned with. Tune in for a preview of the O's first base situation, including a quick look at Ryan Mountcastle, and quicker looks at Coby Mayo and Samuel Basallo.

Andrew Kittredge is facing shoulder discomfort and is unlikely to be with the team on opening day. We stop in to examine how thin the pen looks without him as the setup man, but also take the time to acknowledge a number of intriguing arms in the bullpen conversation.

Spring Training is a time for the vets to settle in and find their routines. It's also a time for young players to come show off for the big league club. A number of arms have impressed, displaying pitch shapes that play at ANY level. Notes on Trey Gibson, Anthony Nunez, Chayce McDermott, and Cameron Foster.

The Orioles have made another rotation addition, bringing in veteran righty Chris Bassitt on a one-year deal. Why should we feel good about a almost-37-year-old righty who barely touches 92? He won't blow you away. But, he has been one of the most consistent starters in MLB this decade. We explore why.

Let's talk about two moves: one the Orioles pulled off, and one they didn't. Blaze Alexander comes over in a trade while Framber Valdez signs with Detroit.

The Orioles have interest in future Hall of Fame inductee, Justin Verlander. Will the Orioles land Verlander and is there space in the rotation for him?

Jhonkensy Noel joins the O's on a waiver claim. He's fun, he has hurt the Yankees in the playoffs, and he's Big Christmas. But, is he good at baseball? We take a look at him, then spend most of the episode discussing Ranger Suarez, a name the O's have been connected to in many circles. With back issues and declining velocity, what makes Suarez attractive as a target?

Mike Elias went and got his veteran starter on a one-year deal. This time it's a familiar face: Zach Eflin. Does this mean the starting rotation is a finished product? Or are there more moves to come?