Our southern information desk (Derek Baker) pinch hits for Dave this week. We discuss the recent win streak, the rumblings of Sam Bassallo from Norfolk, the current standings of the farm system and the impact all those things have on the O's moves at the trade deadline.

Another losing week for the Birds albeit with a 3 game winning streak stuck in the middle of the holiday weekend. Inconsistency and upcoming roster moves are discussed in this edition of the Bird Brains.

Brandon Hyde gets the Ax, the O's go 1-5 this week, and the Bird Brains give their 2 cents on what happened, why it happened and what to look for next. #Oriole #Birdland

Another disappointing week for the O's and Dave and Jeff dive into the good the bad and unlucky in this episode. 12 games under .500 leave the Bird Brains speculating on what can be done to save the season.

The Orioles continue to flounder and the Bird Brains are digging into what we're seeing on the field. We also update the current injury list and anticipate the return of several key players to the team.

Another tough week on the field for the Birds and the Bird Brains talk to the fact that it's not only a pitching problem. Derek Baker pinch hits this week for Dave and talks to the poor hitting and performance by the young Oriole stars. We also discuss the need for leadership in clubhouse and who might be the guy to do it.

After a disastrous Bloody Sunday loss to the Reds the Orioles are in need of a rotation piece. Today we welcome Derek Baker to the show as he gives us a few starting pitchers from around MLB that would make sense for the Orioles to pursue in a trade.

At 7-10 Jeff and Dave discuss the struggles of Orioles pitching, celebrate the resurgence of Cedric Mullins, and update the injury front for the birds.