Locked On Orioles - Daily Podcast On The Baltimore Orioles

SHOCK: New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays DESTINED to BATTLE for AL East SUPREMACY

Mar 23, 2026
Connor Newcomb, Orioles analyst known for sharp roster takes. Kevin Weiss, Rays commentator with a knack for roster construction. Brian McKeon, Yankees insider focused on pitching. They spar over AL East power dynamics, offseason splash moves like Dylan Cease and Pete Alonso, roster pressure, breakout candidates, and why late-game small margins could decide a chaotic division race.
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AL East Poised To Be Baseball's Tightest Division

  • The AL East will be the most competitive division in baseball this year.
  • Brian McKeon predicts the Blue Jays repeat as division champs despite Dylan Cease concerns because of their offense, bullpen, and rotation upgrades.
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Expect A Dogfight Not A Dominant Team

  • Multiple panelists expect a dogfight with no runaway team and a division winner under 95 wins.
  • Connor Newcomb and others note Yankees' depth and health could still make them favorites, but head-to-head matchups will decide it.
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Rays Stay Wild Card Spoilers Or Surprise Contenders

  • The Rays remain unpredictable and can swing between cellar and contender depending on health and development.
  • Kevin Weiss highlights Tropicana Field's home advantage and Tampa's tendency to outperform preseason projections.
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