Early Birds

The Ravens' stars came to play in their season opener, thumping the Colts 41-23 behind big days from Derrick Henry, Lamar Jackson and Zay Flowers. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich, Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino break down the win, including what went right for Declan Doyle's offense, where the defensive line struggled to generate pressure and the latest on Flowers leaving the game with a hamstring injury. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt, Sam and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com .

The Ravens' season is upon us and we've got some galaxy-brained predictions to get off our chests. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich, Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino preview the Ravens' season ahead by discussing their biggest questions, storylines they're following most closely and some bold predictions that are sure to make them look smart come January. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt, Sam and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com .

Ravens' new radio play-by-play broadcaster Kyle Youmans sat down with The Baltimore Sun's Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino on today's episode for an interview about taking on the job, his gameday routines and expectations for the Ravens in 2026. Later in the show, The Sun's Orioles reporter Matt Weyrich discusses the team's embarrassing four-game sweep at the hands of the Red Sox, Adley Rutschman's return and Luis Robert Jr. going on the injured list after playing just three games. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt, Sam and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com .

The Orioles have looked to Jackson Holliday as their everyday second baseman and leadoff man down the stretch. He sits down with The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich to talk about the influence of his dad, his search for more power at the plate and his Mount Rushmore of MLB ballparks. After the interview, Matt and The Sun's Josh Tolentino discuss the Orioles' tough finish to their road trip in Colorado and Ravens GM Eric DeCosta speaking about Lamar Jackson's contract status, the Rashod Bateman situation and more ahead of the team's season opener. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com .

The Ravens trimmed their roster down Sunday to the final 53 players they'll carry coming out of the preseason and there were several surprises. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino hopped on right after the final cuts were announced and gave their initial reactions to the flurry of roster moves. In the back half of the show, the guys recap the Orioles' weekend sweep of the Athletics and discuss their standing in an AL wild-card race that's finally starting to take shape. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com .

Ravens training camp is in its final week and to kick off the show, The Baltimore Sun's Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino chat with new safety Jaylinn Hawkins about coming over from the Patriots in free agency. After the interview, Sam and The Sun's Matt Weyrich run through a final 53-man roster projection with the deadline for cuts looming Sunday. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt, Sam and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com .

The Orioles had a big test playing 10 straight games against the AL East's top two teams... and they went 5-5. Because of course they did. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino break down yet another up-and-down week for the O's and recap the Ravens' 13-3 preseason win over the Vikings over the weekend. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com .

A special guest joins the show Thursday in Ravens rookie OLB Zion Young, who takes a break from training camp to chat with The Baltimore Sun's Sam Cohn about his transition to the professional ranks and first impressions of his new coaches and teammates. After the interview, Sam and host Matt Weyrich discuss some of the Ravens' looming roster cut decisions before switching over to Orioles. They finish out the show talking about Trey Mancini announcing his retirement and the news that Blaze Alexander and Félix Bautista are both nearing rehab assignments. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Sam's coverage at baltimoresun.com .

The Ravens beat the Eagles, 24-7, in their preseason opener with contributions from several high-profile rookies including Vega Ioane and Ja'Kobi Lane. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino break down the game and evaluate the biggest standouts on both sides of the ball. In the back half of the show, the guys react to the Orioles' stunning weekend against the Rays that saw Baltimore vault into sole possession of a playoff spot. Is any of this for real? There are 38 games left on the schedule for us to find out. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com .

Where would the Orioles be without Brandon Young this season? The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino examine Young's breakout season and the path that led him to Camden Yards. They also look ahead to the Ravens' preseason opener and players to watch as Baltimore plays the Eagles in its first game action since January. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com .

New Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle comes over from a Bears offense that spread the ball around a lot last season. Do the Ravens have the pass catching corps to replicate that? The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn discuss early standouts from training camp including the darling Ja'Kobi Lane. Later in the episode, they examine recent comments Orioles owner David Rubenstein made about the team's trying season and a letter to the editor that former GM Dan Duquette wrote about the state of the organization he left behind when he was fired in 2018. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Sam's coverage at baltimoresun.com .

The Ravens made Zay Flowers one of the top five highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL this week... and the deal made a lot of sense? The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn break down Flowers' extension and run through observations from the Ravens' first week of training camp. In the back half of the show, the guys discuss the mood of the Orioles' clubhouse following their trade deadline fire sale and take a look at the three players Baltimore acquired at the deadline amid its flurry of moves. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Sam's coverage at baltimoresun.com .

Another trade deadline, another Orioles fire sale. Adley Rutschman is headed to the Boston Red Sox among four player-for-player trades the Orioles made leading up to Monday's deadline. How can the club justify trading its franchise catcher? On today's episode, The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino react to every move and what it all means for the future — and the present. Hear from Mike Elias as well as he explains his rationale for trading Rutschman and others. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com .

Ravens training camp is underway and there were several surprises in Owings Mills from the team's first practice. The Baltimore Sun's Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino recap the session, including the first look at Nnamdi Madubuike back on the field and standouts from drills. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Sam and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com .

Ravens training camp kicks off Wednesday and The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino preview the next seven weeks by examining every major storyline, roster battle, injury situation and more. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com .

The Orioles might've saved their season with their Game 2 win over Boston in their doubleheader Wednesday night. Baltimore ended the Red Sox's 15-game winning streak and avoided falling to five games back in the wild-card race with 12 days to go before the trade deadline. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn recap a pivotal series in Boston and talk some Ravens, including which veteran wide receivers still left in free agency might be a good fit and how power rankings across various major outlets seem to be sleeping on Baltimore. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Sam's coverage at baltimoresun.com .

The Orioles signed their largest contract for a pitcher in franchise history over the weekend when they inked Kyle Bradish to a five-year, $90 million extension. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino break down the deal and give their outlook on the state of the Orioles' rotation long term. Later in the show, the guys discuss the Ravens' one-year pact with veteran center Ethan Pocic and the ramifications for the rest of their offensive line. They also give two names beyond Lamar Jackson that stand out as extension candidates with training camp quickly approaching. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Josh's coverage at baltimoresun.com .

All-Star Week has come and gone. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino recap an Adley Rutschman-filled couple of days in Philadelphia including his comments on trade rumors and potential extension talks. The guys also discuss MLB's timeline for scheduling out the next few All-Star Games, with Baltimore near the top of the list. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Sam's coverage at baltimoresun.com .

The Orioles aimed for upside with several of their picks in the 2026 MLB draft including their No. 7 overall selection of high school outfielder Eric Booth Jr. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn break down the 20-player class and discuss the team finally breaking through with a four-game winning streak heading into the All-Star break. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Sam's coverage at baltimoresun.com .

If you enjoy seeing the authentic side of podcasting, this episode is for you. The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich and Sam Cohn set out to do a show discussing five of the biggest questions facing the Ravens three weeks out from training camp and preview the Orioles' No. 7 selection in this weekend's MLB draft. They did those things, but follow along as Matt is forced to make multiple venue changes and navigate interruptions along the way as he records from Camden Yards. Join the conversation and connect with Early Birds: YouTube: youtube.com/@SunEarlyBirds Twitter/X: x.com/SunEarlyBirds Instagram: instagram.com/sunearlybirds TikTok: tiktok.com/@sunearlybirds Facebook: facebook.com/sunearlybirds Follow all of Matt and Sam's coverage at baltimoresun.com .