Kevin Haswell

Joined: Jul 14, 2016

Kevin has a love for baseball, writing, and reporting. He currently attends James Madison University where he is majoring in Sports and Recreation Management and a double-minor in Sport Communication and Business. Kevin has been a contributor for Fansided at Call to the Pen since July 2016.

Mar 30, 2017; Clearwater, FL, USA; Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Joaquin Benoit (53) throws a pitch during the third inning against the New York Yankees at Spectrum Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Phillies Name Joaquin Benoit as New Closer

Jul 24, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz (32) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

New York Mets: What Is Wrong with Steven Matz?

Mar 3, 2017; Mesa, AZ, USA; Cincinnati Reds center fielder Desmond Jennings (27) during a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

New York Mets Sign Desmond Jennings to Minor League Deal

Mar 16, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu (99) throws in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Dodgers’ Hyun-Jin Ryu Makes Rotation

Aug 7, 2015; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels left fielder David DeJesus (3) hits a one run single against the Baltimore Orioles during the sixth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Outfielder David DeJesus to Retire

Apr 21, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Cody Anderson (56) throws a pitch during the third inning against the Seattle Mariners at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians: Cody Anderson to Have Tommy John Surgery

Sep 27, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (24) reacts after giving up a two-run home run to New York Yankees first baseman Tyler Austin (26) during the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Red Sox: David Price to Start Season on DL

Aug 12, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Andrew Cashner (48) throws during the third inning against the Chicago White Sox at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Texas Rangers: Andrew Cashner Shut Down with Biceps Issue

Mar 2, 2017; Sarasota, FL, USA;Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Phil Hughes (45) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Twins: Phil Hughes Changing Approach

Mar 4, 2017; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, AZ, USA; Colorado Rockies first baseman Ian Desmond (20) tosses the ball to first base during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners during a spring training game at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Rockies: Why Ian Desmond Is Underrated

Aug 10, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain (6) hits a walk off single in the fourteenth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals: Lorenzo Cain Would Like Long-Term Deal

Nov 1, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop throws a pitch against the Cleveland Indians in the 9th inning in game six of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs Extend Pedro Strop Through 2018

Sep 7, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Baltimore Orioles center fielder Michael Bourn (1) is congratulated in the dugout by teammates after hitting a home run during the third inning against the Tampa Bay Rays against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Orioles Re-Sign Michael Bourn

Photo Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees Agree to Sign Jon Niese

Sep 26, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Cody Allen (37) celebrates after the final pitch against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. The Indians won 7-4 to clinch the Central Division title. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians: Cody Allen Named Closer for 2017

Oct 9, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) loses his helmet as he runs to third base on an RBI single hit by second baseman Daniel Murphy (not pictured) during the fifth inning during game two of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball series at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Bryce Harper Played Through “Issue” in 2016