Calling the Pen
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307September 25, 2024 at 11:48 amCalling the Pen: Heads-up play by Rutschman and Henderson sparks Orioles
There was one play Tuesday night that was a turning point, not just for the outcome of the Orioles’ game against the...
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518September 9, 2024 at 3:45 pmCalling the Pen: Disagreeing with Peter Schmuck on the Green Monster’s effect
Peter Schmuck and I share the same birthday, time together at The Sun, and a longtime friendship. Our opinions can differ, though....
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544August 17, 2024 at 3:20 pmCalling the Pen: There is method to Hyde’s apparent madness with Orioles’ bullpen
Aunt Barbara is 92 years old and as passionate as ever about her Orioles. After a week at the Outer Banks, where...
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121July 25, 2024 at 5:59 pmCalling the Pen: Hyde ‘frustrated’ after Orioles nearly give away a win over the Marlins
If there is such a thing as a frustrating win, the Orioles delivered it in their 7-6, 10-inning victory over the Miami...
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187July 18, 2024 at 6:00 amCalling the Pen: Orioles need pitching, but it also might be time for change in the outfield
There are moments like this past weekend when one is reminded of what Austin Hays and Cedric Mullins mean to the Orioles....
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155May 22, 2024 at 2:45 pmCalling the Pen: Sweepless in St. Louis has viewers rooting for a happy ending
Sleepless in Seattle is a timeless classic that features a reporter from Baltimore falling for a widower in Seattle whose son is...
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150May 21, 2024 at 6:45 pmCalling the Pen: Eager to stay off the injured list
As the editor of BaltimoreBaseball.com, I read a lot of stories about Oriole players going on the injured list, their rehab assignments...
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116May 10, 2024 at 1:45 pmCalling the Pen: Maybe fans could help Craig Kimbrel save his season
There’s not much difference in sound between a moo and a boo, but it makes all the difference in the world to...
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363November 4, 2023 at 6:00 amCalling the Pen: Starting to think the game I loved isn’t coming back
I was running on the NCR Trail on Friday, thinking about how disappointing it was that Game 4 of the World Series...
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442October 15, 2023 at 6:00 amCalling the Pen: Dreams derailed by Orioles’ quick exit
It was raining when Barb and I got on the light rail at Hunt Valley last Saturday morning, but the day held...