# Shawne Merriman + Jordan Ta'amu Join | Is Adley Orioles MVP? | MLB Overreactions | S2EP179

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Podcast: [Ryan Ripken Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ryan-ripken-show-6743254)
Published: 2026-04-23T22:11:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Ryan and the guys go around the sports world. NFL Draft Day is upon us. Shawne Merriman "Lights Out" will join the show live from Pittsburgh. What is the Orioles glaring weakness right now...is it their stars? Ryan explains his thought process and goes around the rest of the MLB. Is Adley the Orioles MVP? Are the Phillies the worst team in baseball now? The DC Defenders are off to a hot start in the UFL, QB Jordan Ta'amu joins the show to talk about his football journey.

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