• Calling 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 […]

• Calling 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 the […]
• Calling 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 […]
• Calling 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 […]

• Calling the Pen: The Savannah Bananas triggered thoughts of Cedric the Entertainer

  There was joy at Camden Yards on Friday night in front of a packed house that got to welcome back Buck Showalter and […]