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DC doesn’t give a lot of sports radio coverage to the Orioles, but veteran DC radio sportscaster Andy Pollin devotes half an hour to the O’s every Wednesday at 10:30 am. He’s the opposite of a “hot take” guy and an enjoyable pro to listen to.   He also gets good guests.   You can find an archive of his interviews here: recent guests have included Ryan Fuller, Ben Wagner, Brendan Fournie, Kyle Bradish (pre-injury) and Cody Ashe.  Albert Suarez will be on today - that should be interesting after last night’s debacle.  

Just thought some might be interested in checking this out if you’re tired of Baltimore sports radio coverage.  

 

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2 hours ago, Frobby said:

Suárez was a no-show, presumably because he’s getting treatment on his leg.  

After last night's performance, his face for radio is more like a face for dark and silence.  

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