The Chris Stoner Show - BSL Radio

Maury Brown / Forbes joined to discuss Major League Baseball's Labor Negotiations.

Kevin Goldstein / FanGraphs joins to discuss the Baltimore Orioles.

Mike DeCourcy / Sporting News joined to discuss Maryland's Head Coaching search.

Dan Szymborski / FanGraphs & ESPN joins to discuss the Baltimore Orioles.

Anthony Castrovince / MLB Network Topics Discussed: - Based on the general consensus prognostications you saw entering '21; what team did you find yourself either higher on, or question more than most? - The Yankees are favored by most in the AL East. Within the division, who do you see as their primary challenger - Toronto, or Tampa Bay? - With the White Sox losing Eloy Jiminez, do they have enough to overtake the Twins in the Central? - The Astros lineup remains the class of the AL West, but it's an underwhelming rotation - especially with Verlander expected to be out all year. What's your take on Houston? - Philadelphia has jumped out to a Week 1 lead in the NL East, but the anticipation is the race there will ultimately be between Atlanta and the Mets... with the Marlins (who reached the post-season last year) also lurking. Do you see the NL East as the strongest division top to bottom? - The NL Central isn't overly strong, but it's interesting with everyone outside of Pittsburgh having a plausible argument. Who do you like best there? - The Padres are absolutely loaded, but potentially there is still some distance between them and LA. What's your primary question with San Diego? - Going back to 1990, where does this Dodger team rate for you? You've got the '90 A's at the end of their run, the '92-'93 Jays, the '90s Braves, the late '90's early 2000 Yankees, San Francisco's 3 titles in 5 years from '10-'14. The Yankees won 114 games in '98. The Mariners had 116 wins in 2001. Can LA challenge those totals? - In 2014 there was 4,186 total homers. In '19, there was 6,776.   Does launch angle and approach solely account for that jump? - Orioles Asst. GM Sig Mejdal has spoken about how the publicly available defensive metrics such as DRS or UZR are not particularly useful given the shifting in the game. As the Author of A Fans Guide To Baseball Analytics.. give some thoughts on Statcast, and what defensive metrics you currently value. - There was a recent article at The Ringer - Ben Lindbergh - which suggested the mount is too close. The primary argument was by moving back, hitters will have more time to react, and thus more balls will be put in play.. helping to address this current 3 True Outcome era, which is not particularly aesthetically pleasing. - What are you currently hearing in-terms of MLB's desire for expansion, and potentially radical realignment? - The Minor League talent is increasing. The Orioles are involved Internationally for basically the first time ever. There has been internal investment in Analytics. The Major League roster has limited payroll obligations going forward. What are your general thoughts on what is being built? - Carlos Correa, Javier Baez, Corey Seager, Trevor Story... who reaches Free Agency?

Mike DeCourcy / Sporting News Previewing the NCAA Tournament with Mike DeCourcy.

Jeff Ermann / Inside MD Sports Topics Discussed:  - What happens with Turgeon? - Morsell is the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year; will he return? - Wiggins... staying or going? -  Ike Cornish, Julian Reese, and James Graham; can any of them be immediately impactful next year? - Smart, Dockery, Marial, and Revaz... how many return? - Maryland faces Michigan State in their Big Ten Tournament opener... keys?

Topics Discussed: - Which group makes more starts this year? Lopez, King Felix, Matt Harvey, & LeBlanc or Baumann, Lowther, Zimmermann, Wells, and Smith? - Is there a sense of if the current Rule 5s Mac Sceroler and Tyler Wells are better positioned to stick with the O's than last year's selections? - Pitching Coach Chris Holt has said the Orioles are considering a 6 man rotation. Obviously after the short '20 season, pitcher workload is a question.  Does Jon the Orioles going with the extended rotation? Maybe piggybacking starters? - Harvey, Scott, Tate are what exactly?   Who interests Jon the most from that trio? - My BSL Colleague Matt Kory has an article up this morning on Trey Mancini. Obviously there is the human element, and we're thrilled he is healthy.  What does Jon see as the more likely outcome there... the Orioles extending Mancini (FA after '22) or trading him? - My expectation is that Diaz is going to take over LF by June 1st, meaning Mountcastle joins Mancini at 1st / DH... or Stewart, if Mancini has been moved.  Jon gives his thoughts. - '21 is a big year for Hays and Santander. Both have shown ability, but need to stay on the field, and produce over the entirety of a season. When '21 ends, will we believe in either, neither, or both as long-term options? - While Brandon Hyde is maintaining Jahmai Jones can win the 2nd base job out of camp, I think the anticipation has to be that the Orioles will start the year with Yolmer Sanchez and Jones at AAA... agree? - The Minor League talent is increasing.  The Orioles are involved Internationally for basically the first time ever. There has been internal investment in Analytics. The Major League roster has limited payroll obligations going forward.  What are Jon's general thoughts on what is being built?

Mike Tanier / Pro Football Network - These teams faced each other just two months ago, Mike's primary takeaways from that game... - KC will be without both of their starting OTs... Tampa Bay has a strong front 7... will the Bucs be able to get pressure without blitzing? - If you are the Bucs, you can't take everything away... what does Mike expect to see them try to do? - Does Mike give an edge to one coaching staff vs. the other? - Will KC be able to get pass rush up the middle vs. the Bucs? - Keys for the Chiefs... - Keys for the Bucs ... - Reaction to the Detroit / Rams trade... - Mike is taking who and why?

Maury Brown / Forbes Discussion on the business side for the Baltimore Orioles. - Current info on the MASN dispute with the Nationals - Are the Orioles prepping for a sale? How likely is relocation? - MASN has announced an app - Orioles estimated TV revenue is? - How much divided local revenue are teams receiving? - How much do teams get from National / Centralized revenue? - MASN's estimated worth?