Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Pamela Wood of the Baltimore Banner discuss the Democratic primary for the Senate in Maryland and a look ahead to the general election against Republican former Gov. Larry Hogan, as well as the Democratic primary in Maryland’s 3rd District featuring a former Capitol police officer who was at the capitol on Jan. …

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.…

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 …

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…

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).…

Orioles outfield prospect Heston Kjerstad is back in the bigs after an injury to Austin Hays. But will he see much playing time? Andy Kostka joins Paul Mancano from Anaheim to discuss the news that Kjerstad has been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk (2:26). The pair also talk about Jackson Holliday’s continuing struggles at the plate (12:01), Albert S…

Is your head spinning from all the mock drafts flying around? Is your YouTube search history filled with cornerback prospect tape? Are you having trouble sleeping while thinking about fifth-round offensive linemen? Draft week can be a blur. And we’re here to add to the noise. Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer produce a seven-round, Ravens-focused mock…

The Ravens will have to wait a while to make their first selection on Day 1 of the NFL draft on Thursday, but given their bevy of picks, they hold significant sway over how the events of the weekend will unfold. After discussing the Los Angeles Chargers’ signing of running back J.K. Dobbins (1:54), Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer reveal their hottes…

Deputy Chief Economist at Cushman Wakefield, Rebecca Rockey, joins the Inside Economics crew to talk about the outlook for commercial real estate and the economy in general. After unpacking the week’s economic events and a quick primer on outrigger canoe paddling, Rebecca walks the IE team through the different segments of CRE and how they’re farin…

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), hi…

The Ravens may have boasted the NFL’s most complete defense in 2023, but they lost a significant amount of talent in free agency: inside linebacker Patrick Queen, outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney and safety Geno Stone were among the many veterans to leave Baltimore this spring. Hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer explain how the Ravens could re…

You can’t keep a good hitter down for very long, and Colton Cowser is proving himself to be a very, very good big league hitter. Has the rookie shown he deserves to start over Austin Hays? Paul Mancano and Kyle Goon discuss Cowser’s scorching start to the season and how it affects the Orioles’ lineup decisions (12:55). Plus, they break down what th…

The disappointing March report on consumer price inflation is the fodder for this week’s Inside Economics podcast. The team considers just how big of a disappointment it was, and conclude it turns on second and third significant digits. Yes, that’s what it has come to when assessing just when Fed officials will feel sufficiently confident that infl…

Moody’s Analytics colleagues Elise Burton, Dawn Holland and Olia Kuranova join the podcast this week to discuss global female labor force participation and how it has changed since the pandemic. They identify a few key reasons for the recent narrowing of gender participation gaps, explore the economic impact of increased female participation, and d…

The Ravens have starters entrenched at quarterback, running back and tight end. But Baltimore could stand to add players to the back end of their depth chart at those positions. After discussing the signing of kick returner Deonte Hardy, hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer run through some skill position prospects who could interest Eric DeCosta i…

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 Camde…

Baseball’s top prospect is on his way to the big leagues. Paul Mancano is joined by Andy Kostka and Danielle Allentuck to discuss the breaking news that the Orioles are calling up infielder Jackson Holliday.By bannerbaseballshow

The sky did not fall in Pittsburgh, where the Orioles dropped back-to-back games on walk-offs over the weekend. But Baltimore’s offense has been slower to start the year than expected. Could a prospect or two — such as Jackson Holliday, Coby Mayo or Heston Kjerstad — help aid the ailing lineup? Paul Mancano and Andy Kostka discuss the Orioles’ frus…

After years of underwhelming wide receiver play, the Ravens made a conscious effort to upgrade their talent at wideout last offseason. In came veterans Odell Beckham Jr. and Nelson Agholor, as well as first-round pick Zay Flowers. A year later, the position group needs another influx of talent. Beckham is out the door, and Rashod Bateman is enterin…

The March 2024 jobs report was picture perfect. Cris thought he had found a blemish in the numbers, but on closer inspection, not so much. Dante and Marisa explained how the economy could create so many jobs without fanning wage and price pressures. Think foreign immigration. And like stock investors, Mark found plenty to like in the report. Follow…

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…

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Of all the Ravens’ position groups that appear uncertain at the moment — and there are several — the offensive line is by far the most concerning. Baltimore will have two new starters at guard and a new right tackle in 2024. But Eric DeCosta can take solace in the fact that this year’s crop of NFL draft prospects is stacked with quality offensive l…

Six innings, 11 strikeouts, one earned run, no walks. Corbin Burnes’ tenure with the Orioles could not have gotten off to a better start on opening day. Burnes and the O’s have a long way to go this season, but it’s difficult to remember a season beginning with this much promise, and a starting pitcher of this quality donning the orange and black. …

The Inside Economics team is joined by their Moody's Analytics colleagues, Mike Brisson and Steve Cochrane, to discuss the economic fallout from the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and the subsequent closure of the Port of Baltimore. Mark Zandi kicks off the show with a rundown of the latest economic data and a healthy debate on the…

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…

The Ravens’ roster looks awfully thin at the moment. Two weeks into the start of the new league year, Baltimore is currently without three of their starting offensive linemen, a starting wide receiver and their top two sack leaders from a year ago. But John Harbaugh doesn’t seem worried. Hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the NFL's new ru…

There doesn’t seem to be much more Jackson Holliday could have done this spring to prove he’s ready for the big leagues. The 20-year-old hit .311 with a pair of home runs and played solid defense at both second base and shortstop. But the Orioles’ front office thought otherwise. Andy Kostka joins Paul Mancano from Sarasota to discuss the news that …

Heidi Shierholz, President of the Economic Policy Institute, joins the podcast to discuss the ongoing skewing of the income distribution. There’s a lengthy list of reasons why more of the economic pie is going to those in the top of the distribution, from less unionization and lax enforcement of labor laws, but you would be surprised to hear what’s…

Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Erin Covey of The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter discuss key recent primary results in Illinois and Ohio, look ahead to the general election in the Ohio Senate race, and analyze Rep. Bob Good’s GOP primary challenge in Virginia. Erin and Jacob also discuss their love for the latest Lindsay Lohan movie. Tw…

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 (2…

Kyle Stowers has seven home runs in just 16 Grapefruit League games, but he still might not make the team. Still, is the 26-year-old’s strong spring enough to cement his spot in the team’s future plans? Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss how the Orioles’ logjam in the outfield – between Stowers, Colton Cowser, Heston Kjerstad, Austin Hays, Cedric M…