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The Baltimore Orioles finish 79-82 in fourth place, but the story is in the roster battles ahead of 2027. Pete Alonso hits 43 homers, but the real focus is the starting rotation depth and infield logjam.

We analyze the competition for third base between Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Coby Mayo, and the center field shuffle involving Luis Robert Jr., Colton Cowser, and Christian Franklin. Catcher Samuel Basallo emerges as a key long-term asset.

Hosts discuss Trevor Rogers' uncertain future, the bullpens of Felix Bautista and Yennier Cano, and predict two starter acquisitions before spring training.

In this episode: Starting Rotation Depth Chart · Infield & Outfield Logjams · Roster Cut Predictions.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/mlb/bal/2026-10-09/transcript.html

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