Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=z0LS7jHY1IB Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Full Reaction: Orioles Trade Grayson Rodriguez to Angels for Taylor Ward [gaFweGMF08j] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, and Scott Braun break down the stunning trade between the Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Angels that sends Grayson Rodriguez to Anaheim in exchange for Taylor Ward. The crew questions why Baltimore would move a young, controllable starter when their biggest weakness is still pitching depth, especially with Rodriguez carrying legitimate No. 2–3 upside when healthy. They also examine how Ward fits into an already crowded Orioles outfield and why his one year of control makes the deal even more confusing. On the Angels side, they explain why this is a clear win, giving Los Angeles a cost-controlled starter with real upside while shedding Ward’s projected salary. Plus, they react to what this trade signals about the Orioles’ offseason plan and whether a bigger move could be coming. Go to and enter promo code foul for up to 50% off! Subscribe to the podcast! Follow all our social media channels for more content! lMZqfpy2dkG Dt93dMi4IHQ tY1ia6G3LsL uKzypCVfLwZ 3tjJZMrth3o
AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, and Scott Braun break down the stunning trade between the Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Angels that sends Grayson Rodriguez to Anaheim in exchange for Taylor Ward. The crew questions why Baltimore would move a young, controllable starter when their biggest weakness is still pitching depth, especially with Rodriguez carrying legitimate No. 2–3 upside when healthy. They also examine how Ward fits into an already crowded Orioles outfield and why his one year of control makes the deal even more confusing. On the Angels side, they explain why this is a clear win, giving Los Angeles a cost-controlled starter with real upside while shedding Ward’s projected salary. Plus, they react to what this trade signals about the Orioles’ offseason plan and whether a bigger move could be coming. Go to and enter promo code foul for up to 50% off! Subscribe to the podcast! Follow all our social media channels for more content! lMZqfpy2dkG Dt93dMi4IHQ tY1ia6G3LsL uKzypCVfLwZ 3tjJZMrth3o