Orioles' All-Time 9 races heating up Sep 16, 2009
Cal Ripken Jr. and Eddie Murray. And who else. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Jeter able to step back, savor moment Sep 11, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. Off-day gives star chance to breathe before passing Gehrig. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Jeter perfect player to equal Gehrig Sep 10, 2009
Cal Ripken Jr. broke Gehrig's consecutive games played record of 2,130, but even he could not replace Gehrig. Now, Jeter has surpassed Gehrig's franchise record of 2,721 hits. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
4 arrested after stealing ex-Oriole Ripken Jr.'s No. 8 Sep 10, 2009
BALTIMORE --- As if things weren't bad enough for the Baltimore Orioles, who just clinched their 12th consecutive losing season: On Wednesday, a temporary fence and police tape surrounded the spot that had been occupied by a monument to one of the team's all-time greats, Cal Ripken Jr.. The large aluminum No. 8 outside Oriole Park at Camden Yards was stolen Tuesday night by four young men who were arrested about two hours later, Baltimore police said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Rays tip hats to Jeter on historic night Sep 10, 2009
Maddon was also in Baltimore the night Cal Ripken Jr. broke Gehrig's consecutive games played record. "Seems like I'm always around this time of the year, when significant records are broken," Maddon said. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Ripken No. 8 tribute stolen, recovered Sep 10, 2009
Four men were arrested Wednesday morning, suspected of stealing the aluminum No. 8 statue that stands outside Camden Yards ballpark in Baltimore in commemoration of Orioles great Cal Ripken Jr.. The statue is one in a series of 4-foot-tall aluminum monuments outside an entrance to the ballpark that depict the retired uniform numbers of Baltimore stars. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Tillman to get first start at Yankee Stadium Sep 10, 2009
It is the longest overall streak by an O's hitter against the Sox since a 21-game streak by Cal Ripken Jr. from June 17, 1990-Sept. 18, 1991. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Cal Ripken Junior statue stolen, 4 arrested Sep 10, 2009
Cal Ripken Jr. statue stolen: City police arrest 4 in theft of Cal Ripken Jr.'s No. 8 statue -- baltimoresun ... Two barricades surround the remaining base of a statue commemorating the number of retired Orioles great Cal Ripken Jr. The No. 8 statue was stolen overnight from in front of the Camden Yards baseball stadium, and Baltimore police said they have arrested four men who were spotted driving with the statue in the open bed of a pickup truck on a downtown street ... The large statue of Cal... (FOX61, CT)
Ripken, Perdue highlight HPU school launch Sep 9, 2009
Gov. Perdue will speak at the dedication of the school itself, and the evening's keynote address will be delivered by baseball superstar Cal Ripken Jr.. Events are not open to the public. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Steady Jeter could top Rose's hits record Sep 8, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. Jeter could top Rose's hits record. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Jeter's pursuit means 3,000 on horizon Sep 8, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. Plateau remains one that no Yankee has yet reached. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Your attention, please: This guy here criticizes Bobby Cox! Sep 8, 2009
Our GM needs to work on his people skills, just ask Cal Ripken Jr.. scottbravesfan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
O's tap Markakis as Clemente nominee Sep 3, 2009
Brooks Robinson won it before it was renamed for Clemente, and Ken Singleton, Cal Ripken Jr. and Eric Davis also received the honor. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Curtis Granderson Nominated For Roberto Clemente Award Sep 3, 2009
Last year's winner was Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals, and the likes of Baseball Hall of Famers such as Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, and Cal Ripken Jr. have garnered the honor. For more information on the Roberto Clemente Award, click. (Uicflames.com)
Ripken appearance off due to schedule Sep 1, 2009
Cal Ripken Jr. will not make an appearance at the Augusta GreenJackets' Fan Appreciation Night next week. The team announced earlier this month that Ripken, who owns the team as part of the Ripken Baseball Group, planned on making his second trip to Augusta this year. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Interview: Sole survivor of boat tragedy that killed 2 NFL players still wonders why he lived Aug 19, 2009
12:45 PM EDT, August 18, 2009. (AP) The sole survivor of a February boating accident that killed two NFL players and a former college player said he's still haunted daily by "survivor's guilt" and wonders why he was the one who lived. (FOX61, CT)
Braves OF Ryan Church calls concussion comments by Mets manager Jerry Manuel a 'low blow' Aug 19, 2009
Braves OF Ryan Church calls concussion comments by Mets manager Jerry Manuel a 'low blow. MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer. (FOX61, CT)
Olympic champion Tirunesh Dibaba of Ethiopia also out of 5,000 at worlds with injury Aug 19, 2009
4:58 AM EDT, August 19, 2009. BERLIN (AP) Olympic champion Tirunesh Dibaba of Ethiopia has pulled out of Wednesday's 5,000-meter qualifying at the world championships because of injury. (FOX61, CT)
Austrian alpine ski star Renate Goetschl announces retirement, says she's pregnant Aug 19, 2009
4:49 AM EDT, August 19, 2009. VIENNA (AP) Austrian alpine ski star Renate Goetschl announced her retirement Wednesday, saying she's pregnant and can't properly prepare for the upcoming World Cup circuit or the 2010 Winter Olympics. (FOX61, CT)
American businessman Timothy Barton signs deal to buy Italian Serie A club AS Bari Aug 19, 2009
4:36 AM EDT, August 19, 2009. MILAN (AP) AS Bari has signed a preliminary deal for the sale of the Serie A club to American businessman Timothy Barton. (FOX61, CT)
2 players, coach from Nippon Ham Fighters of Japanese league test positive for swine flu Aug 19, 2009
4:01 AM EDT, August 19, 2009. SAPPORO, Japan (AP) All players and staff of the Nippon Ham Fighters baseball team will be tested for swine flu after two players and a coach contracted the virus, the Japanese Pacific League team said Wednesday. (FOX61, CT)
Cubs demote closer Kevin Gregg and move Carlos Marmol into role Aug 19, 2009
9:53 PM EDT, August 18, 2009. SAN DIEGO (AP) Beleaguered Chicago Cubs closer Kevin Gregg was demoted Tuesday, and replaced by right-hander Carlos Marmol. (FOX61, CT)
FSL's first Hall of Fame class stocked with stars Aug 18, 2009
Johnny Bench, 1965 Tampa Tarpons; Rod Carew, 1965 Orlando Twins; Gary Carter, 1972 West Palm Beach Expos; Rollie Fingers, 1965 Leesburg Athletics; James "Catfish" Hunter, 1964 Daytona Islanders; Ferguson Jenkins, 1962/1963 Miami Marlins; Al Lopez, 1925/1926 Tampa Smokers; Eddie Murray, 1974 Miami Orioles; Stan Musial, 1940 Daytona Islanders; Jim Palmer, 1967/1968 Miami Marlins; Cal Ripken Jr., 1979 Miami Orioles; Nolan Ryan, 1967 Winter Haven Mets; Joe Tinker, 1921 Orlando Tigers; Early Wynn,... (Florida Today)
Jeter sets all-time shortstop hits mark Aug 17, 2009
" Regardless of what jockeying may occur in the future, Jeter said that he was proud to have played for so long at a position where many before him have had to move later in their careers. Perhaps the most prominent example is Cal Ripken Jr., who notched 2,479 of his 3,184 hits as a shortstop. Ripken effectively abandoned shortstop for the Orioles after the 1996 season at the age of 36, but Jeter -- who turned 35 in June -- has no plans of moving elsewhere on the diamond. "I think I have a few... (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Orioles OF Felix Pie Hits For Cycle Aug 15, 2009
The only other Orioles to hit for the cycle were Brooks Robinson and Cal Ripken Jr.. He is the second player this week to hit for the cycle. (W-USA News, DC)
Will Winchester's World Series be an economic antidote? Aug 15, 2009
Muckjian said he will be converting the front of his store into a baseball memorabilia section, and will also raffle off a bat and ball signed by Cal Ripken Jr.. My manufacturers are very excited about this because they ve made toys for the World Series in other places, so they re custom-making some things for me, he said, adding that most of the new products will be items parents won t have to lug on a plane or car ride home. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Writer relates to Josh Hamilton Aug 12, 2009
Tim Cowlishaw says Josh Hamilton an 'ordinary human' - Dan Patrick. COMING UP WEDNESDAY: Kurt Rambis. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Whitlock has problems with Vick Aug 12, 2009
Jason Whitlock discusses Deadspin, Michael Vick - Dan Patrick. COMING UP WEDNESDAY: Kurt Rambis. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
MADDOCKS: Major League Baseball unveils cash for clunker reputations program Aug 8, 2009
The new reputations most likely to be bought were the midsize Derek Jeter and the slightly more traditional Cal Ripken Jr.. The program s effect on the overall reputation of baseball may be temporary, but it could also help generate enthusiasm for an industry that sorely needs it. (Framingham TAB, MA)
McKinney shortstop Lipka long on accomplishments Aug 8, 2009
Not only will professional scouts be taking in all the sights and sounds at the Aflac All-American Baseball Classic, MLB Hall-of-Famer Ozzie Smith will be personally working with the 40 players as the game s honorary chairman, a position held in the past by Reggie Jackson, Cal Ripken Jr. and Stan Musial. In addition to helping promote the Classic, Smith will be on-site in San Diego for game-week activities and to spend time with the players. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
GreenJackets fall to RiverDogs Aug 7, 2009
Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. will make a return trip to Lake Olmstead Stadium for an appearance at an Augusta GreenJackets game. "He's going to be here Sept. 5," GreenJackets general manager Nick Brown said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Around the USA: Steroids: Does anyone care? Aug 3, 2009
Tony Gwynn, Cal Ripken Jr., Ken Griffey Jr., Frank Thomas, Curt Schilling, Albert Pujols. Even if one or more of those names appeared, it doesn't mean fans or even sponsors would care beyond the moment. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Stadium seeing an unusual surge of power Jul 28, 2009
A statement released by the GreenJackets said Klesko will make his appearance at Friday's home game, with a portion of ticket sales going to support the Family Y. Klesko will sign autographs before the game, throw out the ceremonial first pitch and contribute to a silent auction that will feature autographed memorabilia from Rollie Fingers, Carlton Fisk, Al Kaline, Bob Feller, Pete Rose, Cal Ripken Jr., Brooks Robinson, Harmon Killebrew and Jim Palmer. GOOD TO BE BAD : The GreenJackets entered... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Orioles Updates: Meredith, Reimold, Tillman Jul 28, 2009
Joining the Orioles also gives Meredith an opportunity to remember how he idolized Cal Ripken Jr. during the Hall of Famer's career in Baltimore. It's no coincidence that Meredith employs a sidearm delivery reminiscent of how Ripken used to throw runners out from shortstop. (W-USA News, DC)
SIRIUS XM To Offer Exclusive Radio Coverage of Baseball Hall Of Fame Induction July 26 Jul 25, 2009
MLB Home Plate and Mad Dog Radio channels to broadcast live from Cooperstown, NY, during Hall of Fame Weekend Listeners will hear Cal Ripken Jr. and Billy Ripken as they host a Hall of Fame edition of 'Ripken Baseball ... Listeners can tune in to hear Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. and his brother and major league veteran Billy Ripken host a special Hall of Fame edition of their weekly MLB Home Plate show, Ripken Baseball. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Pair of Catamount Hurlers Participate in Summer League All-Star Games Jul 24, 2009
Jason Sullivan (pictured) and Matt Benedict were named to their respective league's All-Star teams in summer collegiate baseball. Matt Benedict and Jason Sullivan both earned All-Star nods. (Catamountsports.com)
Maroon PR inks deal with UFL Jul 23, 2009
Maroon PR executive Tm Richardson and President John Maroon baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. s longtime publicist met with UFL officials in New York about three weeks ago. Its deal with the league runs through this year. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Henderson, Rice gearing up to enter Hall Jul 20, 2009
And even with numerous fans bussing in from Boston to honor Rice and line the rolling pastures behind the Clark Sports Center, the attendance won't remotely reach 2007's once-in-a-generation turnout of 75,000 for Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gwynn. Henderson, who holds the single-season record with 130 bases stolen during the 1982 season, said he's proud of his numerous accomplishments. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Ibanez to be featured on TWIB Jul 17, 2009
Chevy All-Star Moments will look back at the 2001 All-Star Game at Safeco Field, when Cal Ripken Jr. homered and famously swapped positions with Alex Rodriguez. The State Farm Big League Blast will be Fielder's 503-foot shot during Monday's Home Run Derby. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
NL looking to end AL's 13-year All-Star dominance Jul 16, 2009
From the Alomar brothers to Pedro Martinez to Cal Ripken Jr. to J.D. Drew, the junior circuit has provided most of the thrills over the past dozen years. When San Francisco's Tim Lincecum throws the first pitch to Seattle's Ichiro Suzuki on Tuesday night at the new Busch Stadium - after President Barack Obama's ceremonial toss to Cardinals star Albert Pujols - the NL will be seeking its first win in 13 years. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Gonzales on life in the big leagues, Ripken’s record Jul 16, 2009
JS: Did you enjoy playing with Cal Ripken Jr.. RG: When I was playing there, every one forgets. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
PADRES: TOP 40 MEMORABLE MOMENTS Jul 14, 2009
"So as the Padres reach the halfway point of their 40th anniversary season, following is a list of great moments in Padres history from someone who was at the first Padres game on April 8, 1969, has been at most every playoff game played by the club, every World Series game in the team's history, was in Cooperstown, N.Y., for Tony Gwynn's Hall-of-Fame induction ceremony, and has seen team play more than 2,500 games.:1. Oct. 6, 1984: Steve Garvey's two-run homer off Lee Smith in the bottom of the... (North County Times)
Cardinals All-Star Pujols: In a word, Wow Jul 14, 2009
He couldn't get over being on the same team as Tony Gwynn, and the same sacred turf as Cal Ripken Jr.. Idols had become peers, and he couldn't believe it. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Mets' second half can be a new season Jul 13, 2009
Cal Ripken Jr. is in 23rd with 1,695 runs driven in. Sheffield tied Sosa with a two-run single in third, then passed him with a broken-bat RBI single an inning later. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
* MLB pays tribute to Gehrig on speech anniversary Jul 6, 2009
Taipei Times - archives. Enter your search terms. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Gehrig's voice echoes around MLB Jul 5, 2009
MLB pays tribute to LouGehrig on anniversary of famous speech - MLB - SI.com. Posted: Saturday July 4, 2009 3:14PM; Updated: Saturday July 4, 2009 7:48PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
MLB honors Gehrig on 70th anniversary of speech Jul 5, 2009
By Frank Franklin II, AP. Michael Goldsmith, who suffers from Lou Gehrig's disease, takes part in Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day at Yankee Stadium on Saturday. (USA Today -- Sports)
Locals make good all-star team (72) Jul 5, 2009
Sure, he may be a little tall to play shortstop, but so was Cal Ripken Jr.. To play third base, one needs quick reflexes and mobility. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Yanks mark speech's 70th anniversary Jul 5, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Frank Franklin Ii/Ap. (Athens Banner-Herald)
'TWIB' to honor Gehrig in ALS special Jul 3, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. TWIB' to honor Gehrig in ALS special. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Phils' Lopez makes first start since '07 Jul 3, 2009
Cal Ripken Jr. and Mike Schmidt each endured a slump like that in 1988, according to Elias Sports Bureau. The Phillies entered Thursday leading the National League with an 80 percent (52-for-65) stolen base percentage. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
AP; Icon SMIForget popularity. This is all about production. Tom Verducci selects his AL and NL All-Star rosters, based purely on merit. Five teams were left out -- and so were some familiar names. Jul 1, 2009
Scutaro, the most patient hitter in the league, is having a breakout year at 33 and could join Alex Rodriguez and Cal Ripken Jr. as the only shortstops in the past 50 years to get 100 walks. And that Jeter guy is still pretty good. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Putting on brave front, Smoltz returns Jun 25, 2009
" While it seemed for so long that Smoltz would be the rare player in the mold of a Tony Gwynn or Cal Ripken Jr. who would spend his whole career as an iconic figure with one team, things changed. The Braves didn't feel it was a prudent business move to come close to matching the guaranteed $5.5 million pact that the righty wound up taking from the Red Sox. There was disappointment in Atlanta to see Smoltz go, but they still talk about him in revered fashion there. "Smoltzie is one of the most... (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Ripken teams up with Rawlings on youth baseball training Jun 23, 2009
More than 20 training items will be designed and created with the help of Ripken Baseball s Cal Ripken Jr., and his brother Bill Ripken both former Orioles. Reader Comments. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Gonzo’ uses vast baseball experience to lead Brewers Jun 20, 2009
While in Baltimore, he was part of a big shortstop-second base combo one that included Gonzo and the Iron Man himself, Cal Ripken Jr. The duo together measured 12-feet, 7-inches and 425 pounds. That s a formidable double-play pair. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Brandhorst to join Orioles’ Class A team Jun 19, 2009
Brandhorst to join Orioles Class A team. Published: Thursday, June 18, 2009 12:20 PM CDT ABERDEEN, Md. (Brenham Banner, TX)
It's a night of firsts for O's Wieters Jun 18, 2009
Wieters' debut in the Major Leagues had been arguably the most highly anticipated for a position player since Cal Ripken Jr. in 1981. Twenty-seven years ago, Ripken hit his first career home run against Kansas City, also a two-run shot in the bottom of the second inning. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Glavine deserved better from Braves Jun 6, 2009
He showed the same disrespect to Cal Ripken Jr. that he did to Glavine. I for one hope the Braves never win anything as long as that weasel Frank Wren is here. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
'There's nothing guaranteed in this game', only the money Jun 3, 2009
It took mentoring from Rick Sutcliffe and the friendship of Cal Ripken Jr. for McDonald to fit in. And just when he was finding success, going 14-7 in the strike-shortened 1994 season, he developed tendinitis, which grew into more serious injuries and the end of his career. (USA Today -- Sports)
Nix brothers earn place in baseball lore May 31, 2009
The tandems of Jason and Jeremy Giambi, Vladimir and Wilton Guerrero, Billy Ripken and Cal Ripken Jr., Billy and Tony Conigliaro, Matty and Jesus Alou, Hank and Tommie Aaron and Paul and Lloyd Waner all reached this accomplishment as part of the same team. "Really, I just got the barrel on a couple of balls," Jayson said of his night. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Hulett tells tale of tragedy, redemption May 29, 2009
He idolized his dad and Cal Ripken Jr. and the rest of his dad's teammates on the Orioles. Now he's getting his second opportunity at the Major League level, and he'd like to stick around for a while. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Government got it right with Memorial Day May 26, 2009
Sign Augusta GreenJackets owner (and baseball Hall of Famer) Cal Ripken Jr. to a one-day contract and let him get in a game. Bring back Dale Murphy. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Officials struggle over Gardens, weeds May 26, 2009
Last month, he took a barrage of criticism after announcing with Augusta GreenJackets owner Cal Ripken Jr. that ground could be broken this fall on a new $38. 7 million baseball stadium, which would incorporate the gardens in a public-private, multiuse development. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Seventh power May 21, 2009
No. 8 has also been retired for Willie Stargell and Joe Morgan, for Cal Ripken Jr. and Carl Yastrzemski. Huge names, every one of them. (CBS News)
Iron Man's Return May 19, 2009
Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. played for the Rochester Red Wings in 1981. Over the years, Ripken has returned to Rochester for various occasions. (R News)
