Calling the Pen
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2.4KApril 10, 2026 at 5:45 amCalling 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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2.3KMarch 28, 2026 at 5:45 amCalling 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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3.3KMarch 18, 2026 at 6:45 pmCalling 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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4.8KFebruary 6, 2026 at 6:00 amCalling 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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4.3KJanuary 12, 2026 at 5:30 amCalling 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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3.4KDecember 11, 2025 at 5:30 amCalling 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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8.6KNovember 19, 2025 at 11:35 amCalling 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...
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3.3KNovember 2, 2025 at 6:00 pmCalling the Pen: Dodgers, Blue Jays give fans an all-time classic World Series
My grandfather and my mom ignited my interest in baseball, but it was Sandy Koufax who made me fall in love with...
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13.7KAugust 20, 2025 at 5:15 pmCalling the Pen: Basallo takes Orioles to another level
I wasn’t happy with Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino on Tuesday night. It wasn’t because in the ninth he stuck with right-hander...
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11.8KAugust 15, 2025 at 6:00 amCalling the Pen: Mansolino might not be part of Orioles’ future, but he’s been impressive
One of the most refreshing things about the Orioles has been the candor of interim manager Tony Mansolino. He’s been a company...