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Cal Ripken Jr. weighed in on the new left field dimensions at Camden Yards, saying he hopes “it’s fair for all hitters and pitchers,” while adding that it has the potential to “provide a uniqueness that turns out to be really good.”
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Jim Henneman pays tribute to Vi Ripken, a true Matriarch for the Ripken clan and a pillar of strength for a very strong family.
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Take a look back at PressBox’s 2020 cover stories, from the future of sports betting in Maryland to the 25th anniversary of Cal Ripken Jr.’s record-setting night to the bond between Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and wide receiver Marquise Brown.
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On Sept. 6, Cal Ripken Jr. threw a “virtual” first pitch to his son Ryan to celebrate the 25th anniversary of 2,131, and he described the moment as “a reality check” in seeing his son all grown up.
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Cal Ripken Jr. may be best known for his consecutive-game streak, but Stan ‘The Fan’ says Ripken never let The Streak affect how he played.
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Mike Ricigliano celebrates the 25th anniversary of Cal Ripken Jr. breaking Lou Gehrig’s consecutive games played streak with a look at some of the Ripken-like streaks to admire in 2020.
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Orioles head athletic trainer Richie Bancells had a unique perspective for Cal Ripken Jr.’s record-breaking consecutive-game streak.
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On Sunday, May 30, 1982, there were 21,632 fans in attendance at Baltimore’s Memorial Stadium to see the Orioles lose to the Toronto Blue Jays. But little did they know they were witnessing history 13 years in the making.
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Cover Story: Bill Ordine talks to Cal Ripken Jr., Chris Berman and others who were part of 2,131 to weave together a unique look back at one of baseball’s most historic moments.
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Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr. discusses how he’d feel about the reported ideas for starting the 2020 season if he were still playing, how Eddie Murray influenced his streak and more.
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