Orioles-Red Sox Series Preview (4/26-4/28)
The first month of the season is fast approaching its end and, unfortunately for the Orioles, things are starting to look very familiar in the A.L. East standings. At the top is the Yankees, followed…Read More
Hitting Hot
Orioles take a 2-1 series lead against the Twins with their 5-4 win tonight. So, at least for now, the O’s avoid another loss and have a winning streak (I know it’s only 2 games, but still,…Read More
O’s head home after winless road trip; recapping Indians series
The doubt is back and settling into every Orioles fan’s heart and soul. The O’s have now dropped 7 games in a row to fall to 6-8, now third place in the AL East behind the Yankees (8-5) and…Read More
Rangers take series 2-1 despite Guthrie’s strong showing
This game was all about the pitching. Â In the Orioles 3-0 loss to the Rangers Sunday (losing the series 2-1), both Guthrie and Rangers’ starting pitcher Derek Holland pitched extremely well. Â Guthrie…Read More
Another Orioles Player Bites the Dust
It all comes down to wins and losses and the Orioles are off to a 5-1 start and are atop the AL East. I start with that because if you go by the list of players on the Orioles roster who are injured you…Read More
Series Preview: Orioles vs. Rangers
The O’s (5-1) head into a tough series against the Rangers (6-0) on a great win last night. Â However,…Read More
O’s to play game 2 against Detroit tomorrow night
Tomorrow night the Orioles will play their second game of the three game series against the Tigers at…Read More
My Problem with Pitching
The title of this may be a little misleading. Â No, I have no problem with the pitching for the first…Read More
Grading Game 1 – O’s 4, Rays 1
It isn’t too early to assess the player performances in the Orioles first victory over the Rays last…Read More
Orioles Win Game, Lose Matusz
There are a range of emotions after Opening Day 2011 for Orioles fans. The day started with fans having…Read More
Orioles vs. Rays Opening Series – 3 Keys For O’s
I know the Tampa Bay Rays won the AL East last year and many pick them as contenders for the playoffs…Read More
Just Being Buck – Part III: The Rotation and Bullpen
We have already talked 25-man roster and the offensive side of the 2011 Orioles, and now it is time for…Read More
Vote Now for Best AL Roster
Voting has begun at Call to the Pen for the best AL Divisional roster. Feel free to vote for whichever…Read More
Just Being Buck Part I – The 25-Man Roster
Is there anyone in Baltimore that doesn’t want to be Buck Showalter? Come on, he has the best…Read More
Under the Radar Moves and Finishing Up the Arbitration Process
Andy MacPhail and the Orioles have made a number of under the radar moves this offseason that got lost…Read More
Top of Our Rotation
The organization has a lot to address this off-season concerning the starting rotation. This past season,…Read More
Sweepin’ Up The Mess
Friday Night: Rich Hill delivers a very good start, and timely hitting guarantees the Orioles a solid…Read More
AL East Breakdown, Cinco de Mayo Edition
We’re basically one month into the 2009 season, and the AL East has seen some surprising developments…Read More





