Beatline Orioles - Daily Podcast On The Baltimore Orioles
Sep 23, 2026 · 8 min · 9 segments
☕ **Enjoying the show?** Keep every episode free → https://buymeacoffee.com/beatlinesports The Baltimore Orioles (76-81) host the Toronto Blue Jays (77-80)…
Let's jump right into segment one, the series and the pitching probables.
Nick, you mentioned the pitching earlier.
Who do we have lined up for game two tonight?
Well, the data doesn't explicitly name the probable starter for Toronto tonight, but for Baltimore, it's heavily implied that they'll lean on their rotation depth.
With Shane Baz starting game one, we know he won at least five innings as we predicted yesterday.
For tonight, names like Chris Bassett or Trevor Rogers could be in the mix, though the injury report complicates everything.
Right, and remember, last night was a 0-0 tie through several innings before the late rally? That suggests a tight pitching duel initially.
If the Orioles are bringing in someone from the middle of the bullpen or a lower-tier starter, how does that change the defensive approach?
It changes everything regarding platoon splits.
When you lose starters to the IL, you often see relievers making spot starts or shortening the leash of your actual starters.
If Felix Bautista isn't available, which we know from previous reports, the bullpen usage becomes incredibly fragmented.
You want to see someone who can eat innings without blowing the leverage arms too early.
So defensive positioning becomes even more critical when you don't have the ace protecting the entire field.
Let's talk about that roster hole.
This brings us to the heart of the issue.
Exactly.
The ABS Challenge System Tracker shows teams are being scrutinized more than ever.
But right now, the Orioles are just trying to survive the day-to-day status of guys like Samuel Basalo and Brett Bateman.
Let's jump right into segment one, the series and the pitching probables.
Nick, you mentioned the pitching earlier.
Who do we have lined up for game two tonight?
Well, the data doesn't explicitly name the probable starter for Toronto tonight, but for Baltimore, it's heavily implied that they'll lean on their rotation depth.
With Shane Baz starting game one, we know he won at least five innings as we predicted yesterday.
For tonight, names like Chris Bassett or Trevor Rogers could be in the mix, though the injury report complicates everything.
Right, and remember, last night was a 0-0 tie through several innings before the late rally? That suggests a tight pitching duel initially.
If the Orioles are bringing in someone from the middle of the bullpen or a lower-tier starter, how does that change the defensive approach?
It changes everything regarding platoon splits.
When you lose starters to the IL, you often see relievers making spot starts or shortening the leash of your actual starters.
If Felix Bautista isn't available, which we know from previous reports, the bullpen usage becomes incredibly fragmented.
You want to see someone who can eat innings without blowing the leverage arms too early.
So defensive positioning becomes even more critical when you don't have the ace protecting the entire field.
Let's talk about that roster hole.
This brings us to the heart of the issue.
Exactly.
The ABS Challenge System Tracker shows teams are being scrutinized more than ever.
But right now, the Orioles are just trying to survive the day-to-day status of guys like Samuel Basalo and Brett Bateman.
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