In case you missed anything from Glenn Clark Radio this week, here are a few highlights to check out.
Hall of Fame pitcher and FOX Sports MLB analyst John Smoltz discussed why, despite their struggles, he still believes the Orioles are a World Series contender and why he’s high on the job Brandon Hyde has done:
Former Orioles pitcher Steve Johnson discussed Albert Suárez’s up-and-down season and why he’d take a “committee” approach to closer with Yennier Cano and Seranthony Dominguez:
Former Ravens tight end and Bleav in Ravens podcast host Daniel Wilcox discussed why he doesn’t think the team needs to upgrade over Josh Johnson as Lamar Jackson’s backup:
Nationals analyst and MLB Network Radio host Kevin Frandsen discussed the confidence he still has in the Orioles despite their bullpen issues:
Aberdeen IronBirds pitcher Kyle Virbitsky discussed how he bounced back from the disappointment of being sent down, his adjustment to the bullpen and why it’s meant so much to him to be close to home as his father battles cancer:
ESPN.com MLB writer David Schoenfield discussed the Orioles’ warts, his thoughts on the back end of the bullpen and why he probably wouldn’t pay big money to Anthony Santander for a contract extension:
Bowie Baysox outfielder Tavian Josenberger discussed getting called up from Aberdeen, his stolen base prowess and getting to know fellow former Arkansas outfielder Heston Kjerstad:
Former NFL and Georgia quarterback and Falcons preseason TV analyst D.J. Shockley discussed Atlanta’s addition of former Ravens edge rusher Matt Judon and what the addition of Derrick Henry should do for Todd Monken’s offense:
Big Ten Network analyst and former NFL fullback Howard Griffith discussed expectations for Maryland going into the season and how much it matters that they no longer share a division with Ohio State, Michigan and Penn State:
MLB Pipeline prospects analyst Jim Callis discussed Jackson Holliday still being atop its new prospect rankings, where Coby Mayo plays position-wise, whether any of the pitching prospects can be top end in the rotation and the price they paid at the deadline:
Norfolk Tides pitcher Brandon Young discussed coming back from a second Tommy John surgery to have success this season and being “on the radar” of Mike Elias and the Orioles:
Rams rookie running back Blake Corum (St. Frances) discussed his path from growing up in Virginia to coming to Baltimore for high school to winning a national title at Michigan and now reaching the NFL:
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