Leading Off

On Sunday, Orioles fans were given the opportunity to give J.J. Hardy a fond send-off in what was definitely the last home game of the 2017, and what may very well be the final Orioles home game of Hardy’s career. Say what you will about the 2017 season (and we will), but that game was as special as the player it celebrated.

WHY IS IT SO DUSTY IN HERE?!?!

Join us for The Drink of the Week and see who has been admitted to The Medical Wing.

The Medical Wing

Zach Britton will have a stem cell injection.
Dylan Bundy’s hamstring is a problem.
Adam Jones reported to General Soreness.

This Week on the Twitters

Pitching for the Orioles is like playing Oregon Trail as the farmer; it’s a good way to prove how hardcore you are. https://t.co/i6gbUgm0n8

— Ben Jacobs (@Bencjacobs) September 19, 2017

We've reached the "Gary and Jim badly singing the Mission Impossible theme song" part of the game.

— Camden Chat (@CamdenChat) September 24, 2017

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For the final home game of the season, Buck Showalter brings the lineup card to home plate. Usually only does it for first game of series.

— Rich DubroffMLB (@RichDubroffMLB) September 24, 2017

Base on this crowd. I think the Orioles shouldn’t worry about signing Manny or a pitcher just focus on more giveaways to pack the yard.

— Josh Sroka (@joshsroka) September 23, 2017

A Visit From Andrew Stetka

Andrew Stekta (@AStetka) stops by to discuss “current events,” J.J. Hardy, the farm system, and the health of the starting rotation moving forward. Andrew has warm feelings for Brady Anderson, warm feelings for protestors, and warm feelings for Jonathan Schoop.

(Final) Game Day Experience

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Scott went to Saturday’s (hoodie) game, and Jake went to Sunday’s home finale. The guys talk through their experiences, and the things that make attending an Orioles game, in person, truly special.

Fantasy Boss

Jake takes the 2017 Fantasy Boss crown. With Miguel Castro out ground-ball-out-ing Scott’s pick, Richard Bleier, Jake wins the contest by a score of 7-5-2.

We ask you, Bird’s Eye View listeners: Should Fantasy Boss come back next year? What would breathe new life into the contest? Does anyone but Derek Arnold enjoy this segment?

Blowing the Save

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Most podcasts try to end on a high note – the perfect coda to a quality program. That’s just not our style. Each week, we’ll end on a weak note, blowing the save with an item that didn’t quite fit into the episode, or something they simply need to get off their chests. It’s our version of taking the ball and pulling a Kevin Gregg.