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Matt Holliday on the advice he gives Jackson Holliday as a father and former MLB player

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

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

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.)

Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins shares highlights from spring training

Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins joins former Orioles All-Star Adam Jones and broadcaster Jerry Coleman to talk about the rebuild of the team and what keeps his drive going. He also names an up-and-coming player we should watch out for and the most talkative players in the clubhouse, and shares what it’s been like to have Jones as a guest coach at spring training. And later in the episode, Jones shares his experience from spring training.
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Corbin Burnes on the definition of an ace and those see-thru pants

Orioles pitcher Corbin Burnes joins former Orioles All-Star Adam Jones and broadcaster Jerry Coleman to discuss how he felt when the trade happened (1:35); relationships within the clubhouse (3:57); what an ace is to him (14:09); the team’s future (16:00); and why he thinks the MLB went “a little too far on the extreme” with the new uniforms (17:22).
Later in the podcast, Jones and Coleman talk about ways to keep players safe during court storming (19:30) and how to improve the quality of All-Star games (27:35). They also read listeners’ suggestions for future guests (34:30).
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Manny Machado reflects on his legacy and his lasting connection to Baltimore

On the latest episode of “The Adam Jones Podcast,” San Diego Padres third baseman and former Oriole Manny Machado joins former Orioles All-Star Adam Jones and broadcaster Jerry Coleman to talk about the Padres’ performance last season and how the team plans to improve (4:56), why he’s glad Camden Yards’ dimensions changed after he left (13:25), the international impact of MLB (20:00) and his hopes for the second part of his career (25:17).
 
Later in the episode, Jones talks about being an Orioles guest instructor in Sarasota, Florida, this spring (28:00), the team’s injuries that started spring training (30:00) and Rob Manfred’s accomplishments as MLB commissioner. Also, Adam shares his thoughts on who may take Manfred’s place (32:33). The podcast closes with Jones and Coleman reading listener comments.
 
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Gov. Wes Moore on the Orioles sale and his sports heroes

On the latest episode of “The Adam Jones Podcast,” Gov. Wes Moore shares his reaction to learning that the Orioles were sold (4:56); his conversations with the new ownership group (9:45); what it would take to get an NBA franchise in Baltimore (18:53); and the possibility of Camden Yards getting a commercial name (23:00).