Bat Flips and Maple Dips - A Toronto Blue Jays Podcast

BFMD 340 - Previewing the Baltimore Orioles with Josh Sroka of Section 336

·1 hr 14 min·5 clips

Josh Sroka from Section 336 joins to preview the Orioles' season opener against the Blue Jays.

The episode begins with hosts Justin and Patrick introducing their first guest of the 2025 season, Josh Sroka from the Orioles podcast Section 336. Josh explains the origins of his show, which started in 2012 as a way for him and his brother to bond over baseball, recording conversations that feel like friends catching up at a bar. He shares personal stories, including naming his daughters after Orioles icons Brooks Robinson and Camden Yards. The discussion delves into the history of Orioles fandom in Josh's family, touching on Cal Ripken Jr.'s legacy and the team's 14-season losing streak. The hosts and Josh analyze the Orioles' offseason, focusing on the departure of Anthony Santander and Corbin Burnes, and the signings of Tyler O'Neill and Shota Imanaga. They express concern over pitcher Grayson Rodriguez's injury and the timing of Kyle Gibson's signing. Josh provides a detailed breakdown of the Orioles' roster, including expectations for Adley Rutschman, Gunnar Henderson, and Jackson Holliday. The conversation shifts to the AL East landscape, with comparisons to the Blue Jays' rebuild strategy and rivalry dynamics. Josh predicts the Orioles will win 92 games and discusses playoff contenders, naming the Texas Rangers as a threat. The episode concludes with a lightning round on individual player projections and Josh's final thoughts on the Blue Jays.

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A loose, useful Orioles preview shaped by rotation questions, bullpen confidence, and a bold Sugano prediction.

Toronto's season preview finds its spark in a visit with Section 336's Josh, turning a rival check-in into a useful read on Baltimore's rotation, bullpen, and four-game opener in Toronto.

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You want an Orioles season preview with a rival-podcast guest, Toronto on deck, and a bold Tomoyuki Sugano call.

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