Posts By Jack Gibbons
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2.3KCalling 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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1.5KCalling 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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2.8KCalling 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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3.9KCalling 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,...
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3.0KCalling the PenCalling the Pen: My visit to the Baseball Hall of Fame produced more than I expected
When I was a kid, I used baseball as an escape. I made up rosters, kept statistics and played games, using a...
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3.7KCalling the PenCalling the Pen: WBC slight might be a driving force for Orioles’ Gunnar Henderson
It’s frustrating when managers appear to base their decisions strictly on analytics rather than their instincts. What else could explain why Team...
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5.2KCalling the PenCalling the Pen: A major loss for sports fans
When I was in high school, my daily reading habits improved because of the newspaper or, to be honest, because of the...
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4.5KCalling the PenCalling the Pen: Orioles’ Elias has done his part to restore hope
Hope springs eternal is a phrase that greets each new baseball season. It reflects the optimism that accompanies spring training and Opening...
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3.7KCalling the PenCalling the Pen: 60 years after landing Frank Robinson, Orioles show they’re still willing to swing for the fences
Sixty years and one day after the Orioles traded for Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, they reached an agreement with slugger Pete...
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9.0KCalling the PenCalling the Pen: Wondering why the Orioles gave up on Grayson Rodriguez
The question isn’t why did the Orioles trade for Taylor Ward but why did they give up on Grayson Rodriguez? The Orioles...