Join us with The Baltimore Banner's standout achievement of 2023 with Editor-in-Chief Kimi Yoshino and Sports Editor Chris Korman. Discover how their strategic move to build a dedicated sports team has revolutionized their coverage, bringing in-depth and analytical content to Orioles and Ravens fans. From hiring top-tier journalists to engaging wit…

Matt and Marisa join Mark, who called in from an undisclosed location, to discuss this week’s CPI report and FOMC meeting on interest rates. They all agree that the CPI numbers were unambiguously positive and that the Fed will begin to cut interest rates this fall. They play the statistics game, made more difficult by the dearth of economic release…

Nathan Gonzales and Jacob Rubashkin analyze the upcoming Virginia primaries and general election with Laura Vozzella of The Washington Post and talk about the annual congressional softball game for breast cancer research with Atalie Ebersole of the Pet Food Institute. Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @LVozzella @aaepb89 @CWSoftbal…

Entering his 17th season in Baltimore, head coach John Harbaugh is the second-longest tenured head coach in the NFL, behind only Pittsburgh’s Mike Tomlin. How does the Ravens’ head man stay ahead of the curve after all these years? Harbaugh joins Adam Jones and Jerry Coleman to discuss avoiding burnout (1:36), managing the salary cap (5:05), the AF…

With a sparkling 3.01 ERA, the Orioles’ rotation is breezing through the team’s tough June schedule. Are we paying enough attention to this stellar group of starters? Paul Mancano and Andy Kostka reveal some eye-popping stats from the O’s pitchers (5:29). Then they ponder whether Baltimore could re-sign Corbin Burnes (12:55) and how reliever Danny …

Rebecca Snyder chats with Geordie Wilson, publisher of the Frederick News Post, about their innovative tourism publication, Day-tripper. In a fast-paced brainstorm amidst a challenging season, Wilson and his team turned a dire forecast into a regional tourism success story, featuring vibrant destinations across western Maryland and northern Virgini…

As mandatory minicamp commences, the Ravens still face major questions at several key positions. What can they expect from rookie wide receiver Devontez Walker? Who will win the battles along the offensive line? And will quarterback Devin Leary overtake Josh Johnson on the depth chart? Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer preview an intriguing week, brea…

In a rare Saturday morning taping of the podcast, Dante and Matt join Mark (where’s Cris and Marisa?) to disentangle the considerable crosscurrents in the May jobs report. Surging immigration is complicating interpretation of the numbers. Next week’s all-important report on consumer price inflation was also the fodder of discussion, as was Mark’s W…

Orioles Hall of Famer Gregg Olson registered six stellar seasons at the back end of Baltimore’s bullpen, compiling 160 saves with the club. Now a broadcaster, Olson gets an up-close view of the 2024 team and legendary closer Craig Kimbrel. On the latest episode of The Adam Jones Podcast, Olson joins Adam Jones and Jerry Coleman to chat about his im…

Left-hander Cade Povich has joined the Orioles’ taxi squad, but will he get to make his big league debut? Danielle Allentuck joins Paul Mancano from Toronto to discuss the news that the O’s pitching prospect is with the team and the possibility that he starts the series finale against the Blue Jays on Thursday.…

In this episode, Rebecca Snyder chats with Dana Peck of the AFRO about their innovative digital billboard network launched in 2023. Funded by philanthropy, these billboards in Baltimore retail locations broadcast AFRO's news, advertisements and public service announcements to reach underserved communities. The episode also covers the role of grants…

It’s an age-old debate: Are voluntary work activities really voluntary? Quarterback Lamar Jackson has missed several of the Ravens’ OTAs this spring. Is it important that he be he’s there to work with his receivers? Or are we making too big a deal out of this? Giana Han joins Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer to debate the importance of the quarterbac…

The Orioles are calling up infield/outfield prospect Connor Norby for their series in Toronto. It’s the opportunity the 23-year-old has been clamoring for, but will he get enough playing time to make an impact? On the latest episode of The Banner Baseball Show, Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss how the O’s will utilize Norby. They also discuss the…

The Orioles were just dealt two massive blows to their pitching staff, losing John Means and Tyler Wells for the remainder of the 2024 season. Paul Mancano and Andy Kostka break down the injury news, wonder if the O’s will call up pitching prospects Cade Povich or Chayce McDermott and look ahead to the trade deadline.…

Mark, Marisa, and Cris are joined by their colleague Matt Colyar as they delve into the resilience of the U.S. economy. Matt kicks off the conversation with a rundown of the latest Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation data and its implications for monetary policy. Following a brief, engaging Stats Game, the team explores the reasons be…

Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Gabby Birenbaum of The Nevada Independent look ahead to key races in Nevada including upcoming primaries and a handful of consequential races that will help determine who sits in the White House and which party controls Congress. Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @birenbomb @InsideElections The …

What a year it’s been – and we’re only five months in. Hosts Adam Jones and Jerry Coleman relive some of their favorite moments of Season 3, including interviews with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (1:03), former big leaguer Matt Holliday (4:03), Orioles pitcher Corbin Burnes (8:24), Padres third baseman Manny Machado (11:00). Then they discuss rain delay…

The Orioles’ offense has cemented itself near the top of the league in runs and home runs. But there’s still one potential problem area: walks. Ryan Ripken of “The Ryan Ripken Show” joins Paul Mancano to talk about Baltimore’s plate approach (6:55), Jackson Holliday (14:38), the team’s struggling veterans Cedric Mullins and Austin Hays (19:19) and …

Join host Kevin Berrier as he explores the inspiring work of the Maryland School for the Blind and their innovative See Beyond Festival. This episode features Marlo Jacobson, Director of Development at the Maryland School for the Blind, and Lindsay Hebert, Public Relations Director at Devaney & Associates. The guests discuss the school's mission, t…

Odell Beckham Jr. might not have provided as much juice to the Ravens offense as some expected, but his departure still leaves a sizeable hole in Baltimore’s wide receiver room. Has the front office found a suitable replacement in rookie Devontez Walker? Ryan Mink of The Ravens Lounge joins Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer from The Castle in Owings M…

Stock prices, house values, and even gold and crypto prices have never been higher. The team discuss the reasons why, whether it is a bubble, where prices are headed and what it all means for consumers and the broader economy. They also play the game and take listener questions. Keep them coming dear listener. Hosts: Mark Zandi – Chief Economist, M…

Since the conclusion of John Means’ All-Star season in 2019, the lefty has found himself on the injured list more often than not. His latest setback — a left forearm strain — threatens to derail his promising season. Paul Mancano and Danielle Allentuck discuss why Means’ injury designation is particularly hard to swallow (2:54). Then, they talk abo…

Orioles outfielder Kyle Stowers might not garner as many headlines as his All-Star teammates, but the 26-year-old is ready to make an impact in his third big league stint. Stowers joins Adam Jones and Jerry Coleman to talk about his strong spring training (0:55), the O’s strong minor league depth (2:34), his pregame routine (3:30), his playing time…

How does a slimmed-down Lamar Jackson look? Which offensive linemen ran with the first team? What do Derrick Henry’s new teammates make of him? Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down what they saw and heard at the Ravens’ organized team activities. Then they talk about veteran safety Jamal Adams visiting with the team.…

When Jackson Holliday was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on April 26, a hole opened at second base for the Orioles. Jorge Mateo has done more than enough to plug it. Paul Mancano and Andy Kostka discuss how Mateo grabbed hold of the second base job without anyone noticing (2:25). Then they talk about Gunnar Henderson’s prodigious power (8:54), Craig …

Jonathan Smoke from Cox Automotive and Mike Brisson of Moody’s join the crew for a discussion of inflation and autos. The team dissects this week’s CPI report, which while not great, at least wasn’t worse than expected. Mark argues that the Fed should be looking through the inflation data that’s mixed up with the problematic measures of housing inf…

Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Dirk VanderHart of Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) look ahead to key House primaries in Oregon and look back at consequential results in Maryland, Nebraska, and West Virginia. Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @dirquez @InsideElections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presid…

Long-time sideline reporter Lisa Salters may have left Baltimore, but Baltimore hasn’t left her. On this week’s episode of The Adam Jones Podcast, Salters discusses her ties to Charm City, dating back to her days as a reporter for WBAL-TV (0:50). She also talks about her background in news (21:48) and the “Cold War” brewing between the NFL and NBA …

An AFC championship rematch to kick off the season. A Harbaugh Bowl in prime time. A Christmas Day showdown in Texas. There’s no shortage of interesting matchups for the Ravens in 2024. Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the regular-season schedule week by week, give their predictions and hand out some superlatives.…

In this episode, join Rebecca Snyder as she sits down with Amanda Kell and Annie Jennemann from The Baltimore Sun to discuss their groundbreaking work on uncovering clergy abuse within the Catholic Church in Maryland. Amanda and Annie delve into the intricate process of compiling a comprehensive database that goes beyond the surface, revealing the …

Before Monday’s game, the Orioles swapped a young left-handed hitting outfielder and a veteran right-handed hitting outfielder for … a young left-handed hitting outfielder and a veteran right-handed hitting outfielder. The team’s outfield reshuffling may be confusing, but Paul Mancano and Danielle Allentuck are here to break it down, discussing the…

The Inside Economics team is joined by Moody’s Analytics colleague Chris Lafakis along with Trevor Houser from the Energy & Climate practice at Rhodium Group for a discussion on how the Inflation Reduction Act promotes the U.S.'s transition to green energy. Podcast host Mark Zandi kicks things off with a quick overview of recent economic developmen…

It’s been a rough couple weeks for Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel. Between back tightness and blown saves, the potential future-Hall of Famer has appeared in just three games since April 28 and has seen his ERA balloon to 4.73. At what point should the O’s consider a change in the ninth inning? Andy Kostka joins Paul Mancano to discuss Baltimore’s se…

On this week’s episode, Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad joins former Orioles All-Star Adam Jones and broadcaster Jerry Coleman to talk about what he has to do to stay in the big leagues (1:04), the notable difference in this year’s version of the Orioles compared to last year’s (5:40), his opinion of how Jackson Holliday handled being sent down …

Join Rebecca Snyder in this enriching episode as she sits down with Kristi English, Director of Marketing and Events for APG Media of Chesapeake, to delve into the innovative "Women to Watch Summer Speaker Series" hosted by The Star Democrat. From personal stories of resilience to professional pivots, discover how this unique series fosters connect…

Good things come to those who wait, and nobody is better at waiting than Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta. Baltimore scooped up quality veterans such as Jadeveon Clowney and Ronald Darby well after last year’s NFL draft. Could he find more bargains this summer? After discussing the news that WR Odell Beckham Jr. is signing with the Dolphins (4:1…

The Orioles couldn’t have asked for a better weekend from their starting pitchers. Cole Irvin, John Means and Dean Kremer dominated the Reds, combining to toss 19 1/3 shutout innings in a series sweep. The best part? The O’s didn’t even use their aces: Corbin Burnes and Kyle Bradish. Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss Baltimore’s suddenly deep cabi…

Inside Economics regular Dante DeAntonio joins the podcast to discuss the April jobs report. It was something of a surprise, but a happy one, at least for Dante and Mark. The job market remains strong, but is cooling, opening the window just a bit for the Fed to begin cutting rates. But Cris and Marisa weren’t so sure, worried that the report may s…

Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Leah Askarinam of the Associated Press take questions in the first-ever mailbag episode, talking about races in Iowa, Florida, and New York, the number of astronauts turned politicians, and a look into the world of political handicapping. Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @leahaskarinam @InsideE…

On this week’s podcast, former Baltimore All-Star Adam Jones and broadcaster Jerry Coleman discuss Craig Kimbrel’s back injury and the state of the bullpen (2:01) and Jones’ experience being sent down (10:07). Then Banner columnist Kyle Goon weighs in on Jackson Holliday’s demotion (23:36), what concerns him about the Orioles and what gives him hop…

It’s been a nightly challenge for Orioles manager Brandon Hyde to piece together nine innings from his pitching staff. Injuries to the rotation have led to a shortage of quality arms in the bullpen. But with starters Kyle Bradish and John Means slated to return soon, Hyde could find it easier to solve the puzzle. Paul Mancano and Danielle Allentuck…

In this episode, join us as we sit down with nominees for MDDC's prestigious Rookie of the Year award. These rising stars in journalism—Greg Morton, Annie Jennemann, Maggie Trovato and Braden Hamelin—share their journeys, insights and aspirations in the ever-evolving landscape of news reporting. From data-driven storytelling to community engagement…

After discussing the news that the Ravens have picked up OLB Odafe Oweh's fifth-year option, Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer ask six important questions about the Ravens’ 2024 draft class. Which rookie will play the most snaps this year? (9:34) Should the Ravens have been more aggressive in their attempts to get a tackle? (15:05) What's your favorit…

The Ravens added weapons around Lamar Jackson on Saturday. Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down all six of Baltimore’s Day 3 picks: UNC WR Devontez Walker, Iowa State CB T.J. Tampa, Marshall RB Rasheen Ali, Kentucky QB Devin Leary, Michigan State C Nick Samac and Purdue S Sanoussi Kane.By The Baltimore Banner

The Ravens addressed offensive line and edge rusher on Day 2 of the NFL draft. Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the selections of Washington OT Roger Rosengarten and Penn State edge Isaac Adisa. Then they run through some wide receivers still left on the board.By The Baltimore Banner

The Inside Economics team is down a regular with Cris on the road, but two Moody’s Analytics colleagues, Adam Kamins and Laura Ratz, try to fill the void. Mark and Marisa recap a busy week by talking about GDP, inflation, and even Fed independence. The discussion of domestic migration features a healthy dose of Philadelphia homer-ism, and the team …

It was a rough introduction to the big leagues for top prospect Jackson Holliday. But are the Orioles making the right decision by optioning the 20-year-old? Paul Mancano and Andy Kostka discuss what Holliday’s demotion means for his future. Then they talk about the return of outfielder Ryan McKenna.…

The Ravens added a speedy cornerback to their defense with the selection of Clemson standout Nate Wiggins at 30th overall. Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer analyze the selection and discuss how Wiggins could fit in Zach Orr’s scheme.By The Baltimore Banner

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 …

WR Rashod Bateman will be a Raven through 2026 after Baltimore extended the 24-year-old’s contract on the eve of the NFL draft. Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down how Bateman’s extension will impact the roster. Then they give their final predictions for the first round of the NFL draft (18:01).…