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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.
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.
The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 16
Orioles’ Jackson Holliday breaks Cal Ripken Jr.’s franchise mark in Guardians game
Young Baltimore Orioles star Jackson Holliday has had a hot start to the 2025 season. He became the youngest player in franchise history to hit their second grand slam, passing Cal Ripken Jr.
MLB News / Sport Relay / March 5
1989 Upper Deck Pack Unsealing 1: Cal Ripken Jr. – The Hometown Ironman Chases Gehrig, History 
Cal Ripken Jr.‘s career was a legendary one as he played for 21 seasons, all with the Baltimore Orioles, and was an All-Star for 18 straight seasons (5th all-time) from 1983 until his final season in 2001.
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 / Big League Stew / September 4, 2024
Gunnar Henderson passes Cal Ripken Jr., Miguel Tejada for most home runs in a season by an Orioles shortstop
Henderson earned his place alongside Orioles royalty on Wednesday.
Baltimore Orioles News / Sporting News / August 6, 2024
Orioles Hall-of-Famer reveals his legacy almost took a unique turn
Cal Ripken Jr. is best known for his days with the Baltimore Orioles, but his career could have taken a different turn.
Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 10, 2024
Orioles top prospect Jackson Holliday’s jersey number choice brings excited response from Cal Ripken Jr.
After a tad more seasoning at Triple-A, the Baltimore Orioles finally called up top prospect Jackson Holliday for his MLB debut. Like all Orioles fans, legend 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.
Baltimore Orioles News / Larry Brown Sports / January 31, 2024
Orioles ownership group includes former NBA star, MLB Hall of Famer and one-time presidential candidate
What do Grant Hill, Cal Ripken Jr. and Michael Bloomberg have in common? They're part of the ownership group that just purchased the Baltimore Orioles.
Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / January 31, 2024
Orioles' new ownership group includes a franchise legend
Orioles fans may not know much about new owner David Rubenstein. But they're very familiar with one of his co-owners.
Baltimore Orioles News / Larry Brown Sports / December 23, 2023
Ryan Minor, who replaced Cal Ripken Jr., dies at 49
Former Baltimore Orioles infielder Ryan Minor died Friday at the age of 49 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Minor was best known for his role in baseball history.
MLB MVPs who played for only one team
In this day and age in sports, it's become more and more rare for players to stay with one franchise for the duration of their career. Free agency changed the game as much as anything that's ever been implemented, and has given players much more control over their own futures.
The 24 best players in Baltimore Orioles history
In baseball, the best stat to determine a player's worth is WAR — wins above replacement — an analytical metric that was not available until relatively recently.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 26, 2022
MLB 'Iron Man' Cal Ripken Jr. congratulates Golden Knights' Phil Kessel on breaking record
Vegas Golden Knights forward Phil Kessel broke the NHL's ironman record by playing in his 990th consecutive game on Tuesday night against the San Jose Sharks.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 20, 2020
Cal Ripken Jr. reveals he's recovered from prostate cancer
Ripken mostly kept his diagnosis under wraps but now that he has recovered, he wants to share his story so that others would get regular checkups so that doctors can catch anything early.
Box Score 7/19: The shadow of the trade deadline begins to fall over baseball
Want more news first thing in the day? Sign up for the Yardbarker Morning Bark newsletter here. Good morning and welcome to the YB Box Score, what we're reading while trying not to get our hopes up over Pirate wins ahead of the trade deadline.
The 'Shortstops since Cal Ripken' quiz
There have been 31 starting shortstops on the Baltimore Orioles since Cal Ripken Jr. switched over to third base in 1997. How many of them can you name?
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