BSR Podcast: Manny Machado’s Tense Weekend, Jim Johnson’s Return

The guys discuss Manny Machado‘s tussle with the Oakland Athletics, react to Steve Coburn’s comments about the Preakness and talk about Jim Johnson‘s ovation in his return to Baltimore.

Last Week

• At the time of this recording (Monday night, June 9):2-1 in Texas, 1-2 vs. A’s
  • Orioles are 31-30, 5.5 GB in the AL East
  • Have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games
  • 12-14 at home, 19-16 on the road
• Our Predictions:
  • Jab: 3-3
  • Pat: 4-2
  • Zach: 3-3

The Road Ahead

• 3 vs. Boston (first AL East opponent since May 8)
  • Jake Peavy vs. Bud Norris
  • Brandon Workman vs. Chris Tillman
  • Rubby De La Rosa vs. Wei-Yin Chen
• 4 at home against the Blue Jays
  • Mark Buehrle vs. Kevin Gausman
  • Drew Hutchison vs. Ubaldo Jimenez
  • RA Dickey vs. Bud Norris
  • JA Happ vs. Chris Tillman

• Prediction Time:
  • Jab: 5-2
  • Zach: 4-3

Orioles Talking Points

• Manny Machado apologizes, Josh Donaldson doesn’t accept.
• Matt Wieters is going to visit Dr. James Andrews next week.