Posts By Jack Gibbons
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3.1KCalling the PenCalling the Pen: Was it Orioles Magic or a team that’s finally coming together?
When manager Craig Albernaz was asked what stood out about the Orioles’ 7-3 homestand, I thought he might start with Saturday’s stunning...
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3.1KCalling the PenCalling the Pen: Orioles’ decision on when to remove Rogers starts a debate
Trevor Rogers’ body language said it all. The Oriole starter turned to watch the flight of a ball hit to deep right...
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2.0KCalling the PenCalling the Pen: The Orioles’ Milkman is delivering again
Colton Cowser is one of the Orioles’ young core players they were counting on to help get them back to the playoffs....
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5.5KCalling the PenCalling the Pen: Orioles’ McDonald rips analytics: ‘They’re not playing well…That’s the bottom line’
Game, set, season. That’s how it felt Wednesday when I watched the Tampa Bay Rays start an eighth-inning, game-winning rally with a...
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1.6KCalling the PenCalling the Pen: In Fin, the Orioles have a support dog worth emulating
I sometimes exhibit bad behavior toward the Orioles when I see them chasing breaking balls, making errors or grooving pitches. My criticism...
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3.1KCalling the PenCalling the Pen: Will collision wake up the Orioles?
A family friend who had gone to spring training had one observation after seeing the Orioles. “They’re big guys,” she said. “You...
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3.0KCalling the PenCalling the Pen: Yankees are exposing Orioles’ flaws
Oriole beat writer Rich Dubroff shared the following observation after the Yankees dismissed the Orioles on Friday night — “The Orioles don’t...
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2.3KCalling the PenCalling the Pen: Breakthrough for Orioles’ Baz and a powerful sign from Alonso
There was a lot to unpack from Tuesday night’s Orioles-Astros game, but baseball seldom pauses long enough to allow you to organize...
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3.4KCalling the PenCalling the Pen: Mayo’s power show leads Orioles to 8-6 win over Royals
When the Orioles signed first baseman Pete Alonso, there didn’t appear to be a place on the team for Coby Mayo. Then...
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4.5KCalling the PenCalling the Pen: Managing my thoughts about Orioles’ Craig Albernaz
Baseball is a game of patience observed by impatient people. A marathon that elicits sprinter-like reactions. The Orioles have played 12 games,...