The Adam Jones Podcast

Sideline reporter Lisa Salters still loves Baltimore

Long-time sideline reporter Lisa Salters may have left Baltimore, but Baltimore hasn’t left her.
 
On this week’s episode of The Adam Jones Podcast, Salters discusses her ties to Charm City, dating back to her days as a reporter for WBAL-TV (0:50). She also talks about her background in news (21:48) and the “Cold War” brewing between the NFL and NBA (24:16). Then, Adam and Jerry are joined by Orioles columnist Jon Meoli (36:23) in their “For the Birds” segment to talk about Baltimore’s top prospects and success at the major league level.

Does Heston Kjerstad have anything to prove?

On this week’s episode, Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad joins former Orioles All-Star Adam Jones and broadcaster Jerry Coleman to talk about what he has to do to stay in the big leagues (1:04), the notable difference in this year’s version of the Orioles compared to last year’s (5:40), his opinion of how Jackson Holliday handled being sent down (7:13), taking the Hydration Station on the road and his rookie duties (12:38), his thoughts on Orioles owner David Rubenstein (16:05) and what he wants to prove at the Big League level (17:15).
 
And later in the show, Jones and Coleman recap the Orioles Hall of Fame Class (29:09), Jones’ 24 hours in Charm City (35:15) and they take listener questions (41:33).

Craig Kimbrel’s injury, Jackson Holliday’s demotion and condiment races at Camden Yards

On this week’s podcast, former Baltimore All-Star Adam Jones and broadcaster Jerry Coleman discuss Craig Kimbrel’s back injury and the state of the bullpen (2:01) and Jones’ experience being sent down (10:07). Then Banner columnist Kyle Goon weighs in on Jackson Holliday’s demotion (23:36), what concerns him about the Orioles and what gives him hope (30:22) and how much the NFL draft helped the Ravens (34:42).
 
Later in the show, Jones and Coleman talk about the NBA postseason (44:30) and brainstorm about how the Orioles could do a condiments race in person (51:23).
 
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The Orioles Mike Elias on building the culture within the clubhouse and with fans | The Adam Jones Podcast

Orioles general manager Mike Elias joins former Baltimore All-Star Adam Jones and broadcaster Jerry Coleman on this week’s episode. Elias talks about changing the operating model of the franchise (2:39), the Orioles’ process for drafting players who fit within the organization (4:48), camaraderie within the clubhouse (8:33), how he feels about the homer hydration station (9:57), why he won’t answer how long he’s going to be with the team (19:20), new Orioles owner David Rubenstein’s transition (23:18), Cal Ripken Jr.’s role in the organization (27:05) and how the team addresses gambling (29:55).
 
Later in the show, Jones and Coleman take listener questions (40:17).

Matt Holliday on the advice he gives Jackson Holliday as a father and former MLB player | The Adam Jones Podcast

Matt Holliday, former MLB player and father of Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday, joins former Baltimore All-Star Adam Jones and broadcaster Jerry Coleman on this week’s episode. Holliday discusses what it’s like to separate his emotions as a dad and a former player (2:40), the lengths the Holliday family went to see Jackson’s MLB debut (7:23), his advice to Jackson when he’s facing adversity (23:02), and his own MLB debut (28:35).
Later in the show, Jones and Coleman discuss changing attitudes around the pitch clock (31:55) and they take listener questions (39:45.)

Former Orioles VP Janet Marie Smith on the metamorphosis of Camden Yards | The Adam Jones Podcast

Janet Marie Smith, senior vice president of planning and development for the Los Angeles Dodgers who held the same position with the Orioles, joins former Baltimore All-Star Adam Jones and broadcaster Jerry Coleman on this week’s episode.
Smith discusses what goes into building a new ballpark (3:33), her feelings about the upcoming changes to Camden Yards (6:39), her work on overseas projects (16:16), what she thinks is the most emotional moment in Camden Yards history (19:10), how she handles criticism about the Camden Yards skyline (20:21) and being one of the most powerful women in a male-dominated industry (24:32).
Later in the show, Jones shares strategies for playing in different weather conditions (26:01) and his thoughts on J.J. Hardy’s backyard baseball field (32:05.) Jones and Coleman close out the episode with listener questions (34:46).
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Orioles announcer Melanie Newman on why opening day was like a baseball movie | The Adam Jones Podcast

Orioles announcer and MLB Network contributor Melanie Newman joins former Orioles All-Star Adam Jones and broadcaster Jerry Coleman to reflect on the “ultimate” opening day (2:11), how she’s watched this O’s club become “a dynasty that’s being built,” (3:20), when fans will start to feel the new owners’ impact on the field (9:27), her love of Legos (15:23) and the best part of her job (18:05.)
 
Later in the show, Jones and Coleman discuss the talent on the Norfolk Tides (21:16), they reflect on the Key Bridge collapse (26:31) and they take listener questions (34:13).
 
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The one thing Oriole Colton Cowser doesn’t want to happen on opening day

Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser joins former Orioles All-Star Adam Jones and broadcaster Jerry Coleman to discuss the adjustments he needs to make to stay in the major leagues (6:14), his reaction to not being on the roster for last year’s playoffs (8:58) and what he’s expecting from his first opening day (14:13.)
Later in the show, Jones reflects on the life and legacy of Peter Angelos (21:41) and excitement over new Orioles owner David Rubenstein (25:50), and he reacts to Jackson Holliday starting the year at Triple-A and the challenges he’ll face (27:06.)
And our hosts take listener questions (39:41) and give predictions for the season (44:51).
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Xavier Scruggs on his transition from MLB to Korean baseball | The Adam Jones Podcast

Former St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Xavier Scruggs joins former Orioles All-Star Adam Jones and broadcaster Jerry Coleman to discuss battling his ego early on about not playing on the major league level (1:32), the difference in styles between playing for the KBO League and the MLB (9:00), the fight to get opening day tickets in South Korea (23:50) and Scruggs’ role as diversity, equity and inclusion consultant for the St. Louis Cardinals (24:53). He also shares his outlook on the Orioles (27:25).
Later in the show, Jones and Coleman discuss the Ravens adding Derrick Henry (29:35) and Adam’s journey to South Korea for the Padres-Dodgers season-opening game (34:04). They take listener questions about pitcher and hitter results in spring training (40:36).
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Sharing the buzz from Orioles spring training | The Adam Jones Podcast

Former Orioles All-Star Adam Jones and broadcaster Jerry Coleman talk about Jones’ stint as a guest instructor at Orioles spring training. Jones discusses his duties in Sarasota (3:40), what’s changed about spring training from his time as a player (12:34), whether the team’s spring training wins will transition into the regular season (16:00), what makes Jackson Holliday a “major leaguer” (18:12) and how David Rubenstein was received at spring training (25:00.)
 
Later in the show, Jones talks about his upcoming trip to South Korea for the Padres-Dodger season-opening game (30:48) and Jones and Coleman take on court storming again for this week’s ‘Socially Speaking’ segment (37:00.)