The Orioles didn’t have to extend Shane Baz’s contract. The 26-year-old righty wasn’t scheduled to hit free agency until after the 2028 season. But Baltimore is hoping the five-year, $68 million deal it just handed him will look like a bargain in a few years.

“Banner Baseball Show” co-host Paul Mancano welcomes the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network’s Brendan Mortensen to break down the extension and give their early impressions of the Orioles.

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