Former O's Backstop Chris Hoiles pushes back on today's catchers and an umpire apologizes to a hat?
In Episode 24 of the Bmore Baseball Podcast, JC and Orioles Hall of Famer and 14-year MLB veteran Mike Bordick cover three main topics:
Featured guest: Chris Hoiles — Former Orioles catcher Chris Hoiles joins the show for a conversation about his career and time in Baltimore.
The “Ex-Orioles Revenge Tour” — JC and Bordick discuss a remarkable stretch in 2026 in which several former Orioles returned to face Baltimore and delivered strong performances against their old club. They highlight Grayson Rodriguez, Dean Kremer, Tyler Wells, Tomoyuki Sugano, and especially Adley Rutschman, who hit two home runs in his first game back at Camden Yards after being traded. The discussion centers on whether former players carry extra motivation when facing the organization that decided it no longer wanted them, and Bordick reflects on his own experiences facing former teams.
“Tip of the Cap” — or not — The hosts turn to a controversial incident involving MLB umpire Doug Eddings and Cardinals rookie pitcher Hancel Rincon. Eddings ordered Rincon to straighten his cap during his MLB debut, telling him he wouldn't wear it that way “on my field.” JC argues that the umpire overstepped and may have intimidated a young pitcher, particularly given the heated exchange that followed with Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol. The segment also highlights how Cardinals players—and even some Rockies—appeared to protest the umpire's actions the following day by deliberately tilting their caps and batting helmets.
Overall: The episode blends Orioles nostalgia and current baseball drama, with the Chris Hoiles interview providing the feature attraction, the “Ex-Orioles Revenge Tour” offering a fun storyline about former players getting the better of Baltimore, and the cap controversy prompting a broader discussion about respect, authority, and the relationship between players and umpires in Major League Baseball.
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10 Sep 2026
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In Episode 24 of the Bmore Baseball Podcast, JC and Orioles Hall of Famer and 14-year MLB veteran Mike Bordick cover three main topics:
Featured guest: Chris Hoiles — Former Orioles catcher Chris Hoiles joins the show for a conversation about his career and time in Baltimore.
The “Ex-Orioles Revenge Tour” — JC and Bordick discuss a remarkable stretch in 2026 in which several former Orioles returned to face Baltimore and delivered strong performances against their old club. They highlight Grayson Rodriguez, Dean Kremer, Tyler Wells, Tomoyuki Sugano, and especially Adley Rutschman, who hit two home runs in his first game back at Camden Yards after being traded. The discussion centers on whether former players carry extra motivation when facing the organization that decided it no longer wanted them, and Bordick reflects on his own experiences facing former teams.
“Tip of the Cap” — or not — The hosts turn to a controversial incident involving MLB umpire Doug Eddings and Cardinals rookie pitcher Hancel Rincon. Eddings ordered Rincon to straighten his cap during his MLB debut, telling him he wouldn't wear it that way “on my field.” JC argues that the umpire overstepped and may have intimidated a young pitcher, particularly given the heated exchange that followed with Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol. The segment also highlights how Cardinals players—and even some Rockies—appeared to protest the umpire's actions the following day by deliberately tilting their caps and batting helmets.
Overall: The episode blends Orioles nostalgia and current baseball drama, with the Chris Hoiles interview providing the feature attraction, the “Ex-Orioles Revenge Tour” offering a fun storyline about former players getting the better of Baltimore, and the cap controversy prompting a broader discussion about respect, authority, and the relationship between players and umpires in Major League Baseball.
In Episode 24 of the Bmore Baseball Podcast, JC and Orioles Hall of Famer and 14-year MLB veteran Mike Bordick cover three main topics:
Featured guest: Chris Hoiles — Former Orioles catcher Chris Hoiles joins the show for a conversation about his career and time in Baltimore.
The “Ex-Orioles Revenge Tour” — JC and Bordick discuss a remarkable stretch in 2026 in which several former Orioles returned to face Baltimore and delivered strong performances against their old club. They highlight Grayson Rodriguez, Dean Kremer, Tyler Wells, Tomoyuki Sugano, and especially Adley Rutschman, who hit two home runs in his first game back at Camden Yards after being traded. The discussion centers on whether former players carry extra motivation when facing the organization that decided it no longer wanted them, and Bordick reflects on his own experiences facing former teams.
“Tip of the Cap” — or not — The hosts turn to a controversial incident involving MLB umpire Doug Eddings and Cardinals rookie pitcher Hancel Rincon. Eddings ordered Rincon to straighten his cap during his MLB debut, telling him he wouldn't wear it that way “on my field.” JC argues that the umpire overstepped and may have intimidated a young pitcher, particularly given the heated exchange that followed with Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol. The segment also highlights how Cardinals players—and even some Rockies—appeared to protest the umpire's actions the following day by deliberately tilting their caps and batting helmets.
Overall: The episode blends Orioles nostalgia and current baseball drama, with the Chris Hoiles interview providing the feature attraction, the “Ex-Orioles Revenge Tour” offering a fun storyline about former players getting the better of Baltimore, and the cap controversy prompting a broader discussion about respect, authority, and the relationship between players and umpires in Major League Baseball.
