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Here’s an audiobook-style excerpt from my book about Ripken’s historic feat that focuses on the controversy generated by his desire to play every day. A decade or so ago, when I interviewed Cal Ripken Jr.

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The 20 worst MLB teams from the 1980s

MLB in the 1980s was filled with small ball, but some teams played a little too small. These 20 teams were the worst that we witnessed from the decade.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / September 10

Cal Ripken Jr.'s interest in Orioles manager job assessed by insider

Regardless of what any present or future Baltimore Orioles players do, it's hard to imagine anybody in the franchise's history will ever become as beloved as Cal Ripken Jr.

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The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

The 'Last 40-home-run season by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 10

Orioles rumors: Is Cal Ripken Jr. an option to replace Brandon Hyde after dismal season?

The Baltimore Orioles are entering a pivotal offseason after a disappointing campaign. Following Brandon Hyde’s firing on May 17, speculation about the team’s next move continues to grow.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

MLB News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / September 9

Ripken memories made for a wonderful weekend

Before Friday’s media availability with Cal Ripken Jr., I spent some time scanning his BaseballReference.com page, and it’s always amazing. Ripken is more than just the Iron Man.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 6

Cal Ripken Jr. honored on 30-year anniversary of consecutive games record

Saturday night in Baltimore, Cal Ripken Jr. and the Orioles celebrated the 30th anniversary of his breaking the Major League Baseball record for consecutive games played with his 2,131st appearance, now known as the "2-1-3-1" record.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / September 6

Baseball’s Unbreakable Record Celebrates It’s 30th Anniversary

On September 6, 1995, Orioles pitcher and Hall of Famer Mike Mussina retired the side in the top of the fifth. As the pop up from Los Angeles Angels shortstop Damion Easley’s bat landed in O’s second baseman Manny Alexander’s glove, the once unbreakable record had now been conquered.

MLB News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / September 5

Peter Schmuck: Ripken’s memories of 2131 make it seem like yesterday

It’s almost hard to believe that 30 years have passed since Cal Ripken ran down the Iron Horse and became baseball’s all-time symbol of durability and determination by breaking a record that few imagined would ever be challenged, much less shattered.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / September 5

Cal Ripken Jr. gives blunt assessment of Baltimore Orioles GM Mike Elias

September 6 is a date that will always hold a special place in the hearts of Baltimore Orioles fans. This is because on September 6, 1995, the legendary Cal Ripken Jr.

MLB News / ESPN / September 5

'I was just so, so honored to be out there': Remembering Ripken's record-setting streak

Thirty years after the epic night Cal Ripken set his Ironman streak, he and others remember the magic.

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The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz

The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz

The 'Most passing yards by an NFL rookie' quiz

The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / September 5

Jon Miller remembers when the cheering wouldn’t stop for Cal

Jon Miller came to Baltimore as the team’s principal broadcaster in 1983, and Cal Ripken Jr.’s streak was already underway, though no one talked about it.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 14

Baltimore Orioles to celebrate 30-year anniversary of franchise great

The Baltimore Orioles will honor one of the most durable players in franchise history next month. The club announced Thursday that it will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Cal Ripken Jr.

New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / July 8

Giancarlo Stanton Ties Cal Ripken Jr. on All-Time Home Run List

NEW YORK - With a sixth-inning home run on Tuesday night against the Seattle Mariners, New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton moved into a tie for 50th on the all-time home run list (431).

Video Games News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 30

Backyard Baseball 01 Release Date, Gameplay, Trailer

The Backyard Baseball 01 Release Date has been confirmed, bringing back the classic title to both PC and mobile devices this summer. Not long after releasing BYB 97 for consoles earlier this year, Mega Cat Studios once again returns to the scene to bring back a classic title.

Baltimore Orioles News / Fastball on SI / April 17

Jackson Holliday Surpasses Cal Ripken Jr. in Special Baltimore Orioles History

The Baltimore Orioles got back to their winning ways on Wednesday night, beating the Cleveland Guardians 9-1 at Camden Yards. Jackson Holliday proved to be the offensive star, going 1-for-4 with a grand slam and four RBIs.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / March 31

Wehiwa Aloy's Own Ripken Streak Provides Stability For Arkansas

Arkansas shortstop Wehiwa Aloy still has a long way to go to break Cal Ripken, Jr.'s streak of 2,632 games in a row played. He's only 2,476 games short, or roughly 38 more seasons of college baseball before he can break the record.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / June 11, 2024

Orioles Top Prospect’s Baseball Card Emulates Notorious Ripken Card

For a baseball player, there is nothing like getting their first baseball card. It’s a rite of passage like few things in the game. For Jackson Holliday, his time has come.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / March 28, 2024

Ripken excited about his return to Orioles

David Rubenstein introduced several of his partners in the new ownership group on Thursday, and obviously the one who drew the most attention was Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / February 20, 2024

Ripken: 'Nothing' in baseball anyone can do better than Buxton

Mike Trout, Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani might have something to say about this, but if you ask former big-leaguer Bill Ripken who the most talented player in baseball is, he'll tell you it's Byron Buxton of the Minnesota Twins. Ripken, the brother of Hall of Fame shortstop Cal Ripken Jr.

Baltimore Orioles News / FirstSportz / February 1, 2024

Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr. ‘excited’ to part of team’s new ownership group

Cal Ripken Jr., the renowned baseball star is now gearing up for another run with the Baltimore Orioles. The O’s legend will be part of the team’s new ownership group.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 31, 2024

Cal Ripken Jr. expresses excitement for future with Orioles amid inclusion in sale

John Angelos and the Angelos family recently made the decision to sell the Baltimore Orioles for approximately $1.75 billion. The franchise is reportedly being sold to private equity billionaires David Rubenstein and Mike Arougheti.

MLB News / Field Level Media / December 22, 2023

Ryan Minor, who replaced Cal Ripken in lineup, dies at 49

Ryan Minor, who became part of baseball lore when Cal Ripken's consecutive games streak ended and he drew the start, died Friday. He was 49. Minor died of cancer, according to the University of Oklahoma.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 21, 2023

'MNF' bets: Preseason streak means a lot to the Ravens

In 17 days we'll be betting on Week 1 of the NFL. What a feeling. Late August is the time to start ramping up to a football mindset, and with one game tonight, we'd like to attack it in two ways.

Who are the 24 MLB pitchers who have thrown a perfect game?

The 'NFL players with 1,000 receiving yards in a season in the 1980s' quiz

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The 'All-time hits leader for every MLB franchise' quiz

How many of the career leaders in hits for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

A’s history with Ichiro makes expected last hurrah in Japan a fitting end

Enjoy this photo of Ichiro and Ken Griffey Jr. getting ready to head to Japan for Opening Day

45-year-old Ichiro Suzuki posts lowest body fat on Mariners

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10 best and 10 worst MLB team starts in history

The start of the MLB season isn't always a telltale sign for the rest of the long baseball season, but it can certainly be indicative. So which teams got out of the gate the fastest and which sputtered in April over the course of MLB's long and storied history?