Join Stephen Heckman on the Final Strike Podcast as he delves into the myriad challenges faced by the Baltimore baseball team this season. Despite a promising start, the team finds itself floundering with significant issues in both pitching and hitting. A recent series of losses, including a sweep by the Twins, has placed them on a five-game losing…

Welcome to the Final Strike Podcast, presented by the Baltimore Battery. In this episode, host Stephen Heckman delves into the Orioles' recent series victory against the New York Yankees. With passionate gameplay and strategic pitches, the Orioles are narrowing the gap in the AL East standings, despite a challenging start to their season. Discover …

This episode of The Final Strike, hosted by Stephen Heckman and brought to you by The Baltimore Battery, delves into the Orioles’ rough patch this season. Coming off a brutal 24-2 loss, discussions touch on pitching woes, players’ accountability, and the struggle of maintaining form amidst significant injuries. The episode also questions the right …

In this episode of The Final Strike, Stephen Heckman from the Baltimore Battery dives into the current challenges faced by the Baltimore Orioles after their recent loss to the Kansas City Royals. With a disappointing start to the season, Heckman analyzes the team's offensive inconsistencies, specifically how they struggle to score runs during losse…

Welcome to Episode 5 of The Final Strike, where host Stephen Heckman brings excitement on the eve of opening day. Sponsored by The Baltimore Battery, this episode dives into season predictions and the excitement surrounding the Orioles as they prepare to kick off against their AL East rival. With high hopes for the team's strong bullpen, hefty spee…

Welcome to another episode of The Final Strike, brought to you by The Baltimore Battery. As we gear up for the upcoming baseball season, we delve into the latest updates on the Orioles' spring training developments. Notably, the episode addresses the growing concerns surrounding pitcher Grayson Rodriguez's recent tricep and elbow soreness and the s…

Join Stephen Heckman for an exciting episode of The Final Strike, brought to you by the Baltimore Battery. After a brief hiatus due to illness, Stephen is back with the latest updates on the Orioles' spring training and what fans can look forward to in the upcoming season. Dive into detailed discussions about players' health, including precautions …

Spring training is close, some moves were made and how the AL East is topsBy Stephen Heckman

Spring training is coming and we dive into the Orioles offseason, the roster and why the bullpen just might be better than most thinkBy Stephen Heckman

Zach joins in as we discuss the Orioles' off season from internal free agents, external free agents and possible trades. in one of our longest episodes, this one will not disappoint.By Stephen Heckman

The ending of the season, what might have happened, some on next season and cruel bandwagon jumpersBy Stephen Heckman

S2 E18 Why it's not time to worryBy Stephen Heckman

How have the recent traded impacted the Orioles?By Stephen Heckman

We discuss the trade deadline and breakdown why the moves had more behind them than most thoughtBy Stephen Heckman

We discuss how the landscape could and is changing as the trade deadline is approaching.By Stephen Heckman

There's a lot going on but there is also no reason to panicBy Stephen Heckman

The Orioles pitching depth is being challenged and some questions that need some clarificationBy Stephen Heckman

We discuss some roster moves and explain why Brandon Hyde deserves more credit and why the Orioles are in a good placeBy Stephen Heckman

We catch up on some things going on with the Orioles as we make our returnBy Stephen Heckman

Who the ace of the staff is, the surprise of Westburg and why Jackson Holliday will be okBy Stephen Heckman

News of Peter Angelos' passing hit the airwaves today as Birdland was in an uproar over Jackson Holliday not making the opening day rosterBy Stephen Heckman

What does the outfield competition look like as Opening Day looms ahead? There is a surprise in the infield that could shake some things up and the Birds' depth could be a big factor.By Stephen Heckman

We delve into recent transactions, what is realistically going on with the outfield and competition at other spots. Also why not to overreact to some bad outings with pitchersBy Stephen Heckman

We discuss Spring Training and injuries to start the year. Quick discussion on today's game and Stephen Strasburg.By Stephen Heckman

Jared Watson joins us to discuss the The Shorebirds Hotstove Banquet, extending young players and Trevor Bauer.By Stephen Heckman

More big news out of Baltimore as a major trade has occured. Listen to find out moreBy Stephen Heckman

The Baltimore Battery's Editor in Chief, Jared, stops by to discuss breaking news to make Birdland dance in the streets.By Stephen Heckman

We are back and Zach stops by with some exciting news and to discuss some minors ballBy Stephen Heckman

Season 2 kicks off bringing you up-to-date with pitchers and catchers reporting in about 3 weeks. Check out what has been going on since the end of the yearBy Stephen Heckman

The Orioles signed a new lease, what does that mean for Baltimore? Former Oriole player and Minor League Manager Ryan Minor passed away, we remember him in different ways for the Birdland.By Stephen Heckman

The Orioles added a new closer, what to make of the winter meetings and are the Orioles for sale? This and more on a new episode of Baltimore's fan podcastBy Stephen Heckman

We discuss awards received, arbitration players, free agency and possible trade targetsBy Stephen Heckman

The offseason is officially here and the Birds have already made some moves. Also what are we looking for to happen t his offseason and what is the focus.By Stephen Heckman

The Baltimore Battery's very own Zachary Bucklew joins in to discuss the Orioles, minor leagues, drafts picks frim yesterday and awards. You will be blown away by the stats Zach rattles offBy Stephen Heckman

We review the post season roster, the first line-up for ALDS and Orioles MagicBy Stephen Heckman

The Baltimore Orioles are the 2023 AL East Champs and the No.1 seed in the AL Playoffs. After losing 100 games 2 years ago, the Orioles win 100 and take the East Division. On a somber part we lost Mr. Oriole #5 Brooks Robinson, we remember what he meant to us and to Birdland. Also the Norfolk Tides are the International League Champs…

This episode we discuss the Orioles post season birth and what happens going forward. Kyle Bradish has become a true Ace and Brandon Hyde deserves credit for some things and others not so muchBy Stephen Heckman

The Orioles are facing Tampa Bay in the biggest series in quite some time, With Mounty hurting, the Orioles select Heston Kjerstad to join the fun. Also what the Orioles need to do going forwardBy Stephen Heckman

We discuss the Orioles and their winning ways, the foul umps and thier disaater of a season and Tony Taters is hot again.By Stephen Heckman

We review the Orioles in August and how they performed while mentioning some standouts. Also we discuss the Kyle Gibson conundrum and the push to the post season.By Stephen Heckman

John Angelos is at it again. After suspending Kevin Brown for facts, he now has the audacity to plead poverty and expects the fans to suffer in the pocket to keep the team together. I let him have it and after this, Baltimore will definitely have enoughBy Stephen Heckman

The Orioles have played 6 games on the West Coast trip, how has it gone? Also what the schedule looks like going forward, what happened to Cowser, why a sixth man has mixed results and Jackson Holliday is a video game reality.By Stephen Heckman

The Orioles dropped the series, but there were some good things to take away from it. John Means is pitching to live hitters again and we have a Mateo conundrum. Also we touch again on Kevin Brown after comments made by former announcer Jon MillerBy Stephen Heckman

Jon Angelos is working in becoming Maryland's next Daniel Snyder, listen up and find out why in this special episodeBy Stephen Heckman

My very first guest is The Baltimore Battery's very own Jason Benowitz. We talk about his favorite players, Orioles recent trades and what it's like to be a fan and have the following he does.By Stephen Heckman

The Orioles dropped their series to the Phillies, but are still 8-5 since the All Star Break ended. What might happen at the trade deadline and look where we are from where we were before.By Stephen Heckman

The Orioles are in first place heading into the biggest series of the year against Tampa Bay. The Orioles opened the traded season with the first move and the talent that is flowing is going to make some noise before we know it. Also we call out Steve Phillips for his May comments and more.By Stephen Heckman

We discuss the various different events that happened over the break, including the draft, and where the Orioles are headed out of the break. Also what happens going forward and what's going on at The Baltimore BatteryBy Stephen Heckman

We discuss the arrival and debut of Colton Cowser, how the young guns are making the charge and just how are the Orioles reallyBy Stephen Heckman

Jordan Westburg has come out hot and Birdland should temper expectations. He will have ups and downs and we discuss why. Also whyit wont stop withthe call for more prospects, but why are we calling to blow up the team? Also the Orioles Jackson Holliday was named MLB Pipeline's Top Prospect and the O's have 7 in the top 80…