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• Will Orioles ever retire Mike Mussina’s No. 35? | MAILBAGQuestion: Aside from the fact that Adley Rutschman is wearing it, do you think the Orioles will ever retire Mike Mussina’s number 35? From: Jason Gross Answer: Jason, I don’t believe the Orioles will retire Mike Mussina’s No. 35. The only retired numbers are Earl Weaver (4), Brooks Robinson (5), Cal Ripken Jr. (8), Frank Robinson […]...2026Continue with Mike Mussina headline news -
• 9 Amazing Facts About 1982 Topps Cal Ripken Jr. Rookie CardDiscover the story behind Cal Ripken Jr.’s 1982 Topps rookie card and how it launched his legendary 2,632-game Iron Man streak. The post 9 Amazing Facts About 1982 Topps Cal Ripken Jr. Rookie Card first appeared on Happy Hobby - DavidGonos.com....2026 -
• Have Orioles de-emphasized defense? | MAILBAGQuestion: The Orioles have a rich history of defense. Three of the top 10 players all time in Defensive Runs Saved (DRS) are Orioles (Mark Belanger, Brooks Robinson, Cal Ripken Jr.), according to Baseball Reference. This current team seems to de-emphasize defense. What happened? From: Timothy Fowler Answer: Tim, I don’t think the Orioles have […]...2026Visit the page Runs Saved -
• Some sets that I used to love, part 1I went out to get some groceries for making dinner yesterday and popped over to Target for a couple of extras, so let's zip down to the card aisle, too. It was filled with baseball product. Just about everything really, in multiple forms. Too bad I can't get into much of it. But for old-time's sake, I picked up a rack pack of two sets that I used to love. Man, I really did love Sta...2026See also Mike Trout headline news -
• Tops for each teamA Pirates account on Bluesky recently featured the Pirates player for which he had the most cards and then put out the question (I'm paraphrasing), "which Pirates player has the most cards in your collection?" My favorite team isn't the Pirates, so I could only guess. My first thought was Dave Parker, but I knew that wasn't right because he also appeared with the Reds on many junk...2026See also Dave Parker breaking news today -
• Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation Sponsoring Daniel SuarezThe partnership starts at the Clash at Bowman Gray....2026Visit the page Daniel Suarez
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• Some sets that I used to love, part 1
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• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron inducted into Hall of FamePhoto by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Hammer gets his day in Baseball Paradise. Braves Franchise History 1914: The Miracle Braves edge the Cardinals, 4-3, in ten innings to reach the .500 mark (45-45) for the first time this year. 1917: The Reds purchase Sherry Magee from the Boston Braves. 1933: Carl Hubbell holds the Braves scoreless through five innings to break by o...2025See more articles Hank Aaron availability report -
• 2025 Haters’ Guide to the NL Central #5: Milwaukee BrewersJeff Hanisch-Imagn Images At least you’re not a Brewers fan! Oh, wait... my bad. *Please Note This Is Satire* I usually write serious articles. This is not one of them. So, about a month and a half ago, I published a series of satirical articles intended to poke fun at our NL Central rivals. Some of you thought they were funny; most of you probably didn’t. If you didn’t catch them when the...2025See more Milwaukee Brewers injury report -
• The Cubs will host the 2027 All-Star Game. That HR Derby will be better than the last one at WrigleyRyne Sandberg and Mark McGwire prepare for the 1990 Home Run Derby | Photo by Steve Goldstein/Getty Images The official announcement of Wrigley’s next Midsummer Classic will come later this month. In the meantime, here’s the story of possibly the worst Home Run Derby ever. After a 37-year absence, the Cubs and Wrigley Field will once again host MLB’s All-Star Game two summers from now in 2...2025Click for news about Ryne Sandberg injury update -
• Today in White Sox History: July 9On this day 38 years ago, Ozzie Guillén made as much difference in a White Sox win with his bat as his glove. | Owen C. Shaw/Getty Images Ozzie slaps out five hits in a South Side win! 1910 Near the start of an arduous, 22-game road trip that took them to every American League city but St. Louis, the White Sox dropped a doubleheader nightcap at Yankee Stadium, 3-2, in 11 innings. While tha...2025See more White Sox injury update -
• This Day in Braves History: After 21 seasons with Atlanta, John Smoltz makes his Red Sox debutPhoto by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 2009 - John Smoltz makes his first start in over a year and plays his first game for a team other than the Atlanta Braves as the Red Sox lose to the Nationals 9-3. Smoltz allowed four runs in the first and was tagged for five over five innings. MLB History 1915 - Babe Ruth becomes the second player to hit a ball into the right...2025Read about John Smoltz injury status -
• This Day in Braves History: Warren Spahn throws 18 strikeouts in a 15-inning gameJason Getz-USA TODAY Sports Ol’ Lefty delivers one of the finest starts of his storied career. Braves Franchise History 1952: Warren Spahn ties the National League record of 18 strikeouts in a 15 inning, 3-1 loss to the Cubs. MLB History 1933: Lou Gehrig and manager Joe McCarthy are ejected. McCarthy is given a three-game suspension but Gehrig isn’t keeping his consecutive games played st...2025See also Warren Spahn -
• This Day in Braves History: Dallas Keuchel signs one year dealPhoto by Jamie Squire/Getty Images The veteran hurler chooses to stay in Atlanta for another season. Braves Franchise History 1986: San Diego Padres manager Steve Boros is ejected before the first pitch of the game with the Atlanta Braves when he tries to give umpire Charlie Williams a videotape of a disputed play in the previous night’s 4-2 loss to Atlanta. 2013: Yasiel Puig continues t...2025Check it out Dallas Keuchel injuries -
• Baseball history unpacked, June 2Lou Gehrig | Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, Babe Ruth’s last game, Memorable retirements, historically-great games and other stories. Lou Gehrig’s* Day. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various narratives to ...2025Read about Lou Gehrig
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• Cal Ripken Jr. auctioning off stunning mansion
MLB Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. has a net worth of nearly $75 million, a majority of that stemming from his baseball career. Here’s a dude that was earning multiples of millions per year back in the 1980s. That’s an insane thing to consider.It also enabled Ripken to purchase this stunning 24-acre mansion in Reisterstown, Md. After initially putting the property on the market for a cool $12.5 mill...2018
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• With Lessons of Game's Greats, Mike Trout Poised for Move from MVP to MLB Icon
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"Discover the story behind Cal Ripken Jr." - 2025
"The difference was immediate — 27 home runs were hit in the 1991 Derby in Toronto, with Cal Ripken Jr." - 2024
"Angelos family to sell Orioles for $1.725B to private equity moguls, Cal Ripken Jr. involved, per report" - 2023
"I remember Cal Ripken Jr." - 2022
"Cal Ripken Jr. congratulates Phil Kessel on becoming NHL's iron man" - 2021
"Ohtani becomes the 16th recipient of the award, which was first given to Cal Ripken Jr." - 2020
"Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr." - 2019
", Tom Seaver, Nolan Ryan, Cal Ripken Jr." - 2018
"Breaking one of Cal Ripken Jr." - 2017
"For the period as a whole, only Wade Boggs, Henderson and Cal Ripken—all AL players and future Hall of Famers—were more valuable." - 2016
"He's the fourth player in history to win MVP a year after winning Rookie of the Year, joining Cal Ripken Jr." - 2015
"Baltimore Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr." - 2014
"The team's Twitter feed celebrated: Here's a look at the final out and ensuing moments of ecstasy in Baltimore: As ESPN Stats & Info noted, this is the first time the O's have won the East since the days of Cal Ripken Jr."
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• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron inducted into Hall of Fame
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• 2025 Haters’ Guide to the NL Central #5: Milwaukee Brewers
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• This Day in Braves History: Dallas Keuchel signs one year deal
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• Chet Lemon Q&ASteve Snowden/Getty Images Our historian, Mark Liptak, shares his 2004 conversation with the star center fielder With news of Chet Lemon’s passing on Thursday, our Mark Liptak was in touch quickly from the road, taking time out of his broadcasting work to share his interview with Chet from 2004. It follows here, in edited form. Chet Lemon is another one of those very good White Sox playe...2025Check it out Chet Lemon contract -
• This Day in Braves history: MLB suspends John RockerHe certainly earned it! Braves Franchise History 1941: Paul Waner, released by the Pittsburgh Pirates last December, signs with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Waner will play 11 games before moving to the Boston Braves, but he will return to Brooklyn in 1943. 2000: Atlanta Braves reliever John Rocker is suspended from baseball until May 1st by Commissioner Bud Selig for his racial and ethnic remarks in an...2025See more articles John Rocker -
• Celebrating the legacy of Felix MantillaPhoto by Donald Uhrbrock/Getty Images baseball community icon Even though I write primarily about the Kansas City Royals, from time to time I venture out to other stories that need to be told. A few weeks ago, I wrote about one James Beckum, a former player in the Negro Leagues who was an icon in his native Milwaukee. Beckum helped found a Little League on the city’s north side which is st...2025Visit the page Kansas City Royals salary rumors -
• This Day in Braves History: Boston Braves become Boston BeesPhoto by: Diamond Images/Getty Images For the next few years, the Braves become the Bees until they decide to become the Braves again. Got it? Braves Franchise History 1936: The new owners of the Boston Braves conduct a survey of newspaper reporters, asking them to come up with a new nickname for the franchise. The reporters select the Bees, which will be used throughout the 1940 season. ...2025Continue with Bobby Thomson contract -
• The right man, for the right franchiseFocus on Sport/Getty Images Jeff Torborg treated everyone he met well, made many friends and raised a great family. He will be greatly missed He was the right man, at the right time for the right franchise. Jeff Torborg, former major league catcher and former White Sox manager, passed away on Sunday, at the age of 83. He was suffering from Parkinson’s Disease the last several years, ...2025Read about Jeff Torborg salary rumors -
• Ever-present and relegated to the sidelines, women’s baseball is finally being seenTeammates Mio Namai, Miu Shiraishi, and Ayaka Osada celebrate Team Samurai’s World Cup Championship in 2024. | Courtesy Jean Fruth/See Her Be Her “See Her Be Her” chronicles the rise of Women’s baseball. In another world on an alternate timeline, tennis great Billie Jean King might have been a professional baseball player. Elly Ripken could have been a star ball player in the legendary Ri...2024See also Billie Jean contract -
• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones agrees to 3-year contract with AtlantaPhoto by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1942 - The Boston Braves acquire shortstop Eddie Joost and pitcher Nate Andrews from the Reds in exchange for shortstop Eddie Miller. 2005 - The Atlanta Braves agree to terms with third baseman Chipper Jones on a three-year contract. MLB History 1916 - The National Commission orders that injured players shall receive full pay ...2024Check it out Chipper Jones
Cal Ripken stats and results
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• Ripken memories made for a wonderful weekendBefore 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. His statistics other than the consecutive games streak are among the best in baseball history. He was an American League All-Star an astounding 19 times, a record, […]...2025 -
• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron inducted into Hall of Fame
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• The Cubs will host the 2027 All-Star Game. That HR Derby will be better than the last one at Wrigley
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• This Day in Braves History: Aaron Brothers homer in the same inningYou don’t see that everyday! And in the ninth inning, too! Braves Franchise History 1957: In Pittsburgh, Braves IF Felix Mantilla and OF Billy Bruton collide while chasing a pop fly. Mantilla will miss 19 games while Bruton will suffer knee damage and be out almost a year. 1962: For the first time since 1938, when the Waner brothers pulled the trick, brothers Hank Aaron and Tommie Aaron homer in ...2025Continue with Hank Aaron scores -
• This Day in Braves History: Andrew Jones and Javy Lopez go back to back in consecutive inningsTalk about clicking! Braves Franchise History 1947: In the first night game played at Fenway Park, the Red Sox score all their runs in the 5th inning to beat Chicago, 5-3. The contest is not the first major league game to be played under the lights in Boston, with the cross-town NL rivals the Braves having played an evening tilt last season against New York at Braves Field. 1957: In a game which ...2025See more articles Javy Lopez statistics -
• This Day in Braves History: Dallas Keuchel signs one year deal
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• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron becomes the first player to have his number retired by two teamsBraves Franchise History 1947 - Jackie Robinson makes his major league debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers against the Boston Braves. Robinson goes hitless, but scores the deciding run in a 5-3 win at Ebbets Field. 1954 - Hank Aaron collects the first hit of his major league career as he goes 2-for-5 to help the Milwaukee Braves to a 7-6 win over the Cardinals. 1977 - Hank Aaron becomes the first pla...2025See more Hank Aaron stats -
• Sports’ unbreakable records, from Jerry Rice to Don BradmanAmber Searls-Imagn Images Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky has us thinking about sport’s unreachable records The 2024 NHL season is underway, and one of the major storylines on the ice this season concerns one player’s pursuit of a record previously thought unreachable. Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin began the year 40 goals shy of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time mark of 894 career...2025See more Cy Young -
• The right man, for the right franchise
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• 2025 Haters’ Guide to the NL Central #5: Milwaukee Brewers
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• This Day in Braves History: Aaron Brothers homer in the same inning
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• Chet Lemon Q&A
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• Sports’ unbreakable records, from Jerry Rice to Don Bradman
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• This Day in Braves history: MLB suspends John Rocker
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• Celebrating the legacy of Felix Mantilla
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• This Day in Braves History: Boston Braves become Boston Bees
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• The right man, for the right franchise
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• A tribute to Morganna the Kissing BanditPhoto by Dale Brazao/Toronto Star via Getty Images The kissing bandit of baseball Okay, you asked for it and I’ll deliver it. Specifically, Karldared asked for it, but you’re all still getting it. Karl asked me if I’d write a remembrance about Morganna the Kissing Bandit. I thought I had covered this ample territory in an earlier story, but a quick Google check shows it was just a figment ...2025See more Bobby Witt -
• Ever-present and relegated to the sidelines, women’s baseball is finally being seen
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• Ripken says he's cancer-free after March surgery
Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. said he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in February, had surgery in March and has made a full recovery....2020
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• Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. announces prostate cancer diagnosis
The Orioles legend says he is cancer-free following treatment...2020
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• Cal Ripken Jr. Expresses Interest in Managing the Washington Nationals
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• When Cal Ripken Jr. Became a God, Broke the Unbreakable Record
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• Brett Favre, Terrell Owens Headline Pro Football Hall of Fame 2016 Nominees
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• #TBT: Ripken wins HR Derby, ASG MVP in '91
All these years later, Cal Ripken Jr. remembers rounding the bases thinking, "Now how did I do that?" Why not? Perhaps that's the most reasonable explanation. Sometimes, even the all-time greats do things that baffle themselves....2015
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• Baltimore Brewery Commemorates Cal Ripken Jr.'s Streak with New Beer
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• Cal Ripken Jr. congratulates Phil Kessel on becoming NHL's iron manRipken holds the MLB record with 2,632 consecutive games played.\...2022See more articles Phil Kessel
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• Gunnar Gunnar Orioles Funner
And thus the Gunnar Henderson Era begins, not with a whimper but with a cocking of a ballpoint pen, and the cursive of a signature by the 108-year-old Peter Angelos, signing the contract to bring Gunnar up to the majors. "Gunnar, bend down to hear what Mr. Angelos wants to tell you!" His agent yells to him. Gunnar obliges, and Peter Angelos just blehs like Dracula. It's a fantastic scene, and one ...2022Continue with Gunnar Henderson
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• Byron Buxton, 2022 Fantasy Schmohawk
When someone says "therefore" in real-life conversation, you know they're full of shit. Byron Buxton's 2022 projections are a big, giant "therefore." People are expecting him to "therefore" for six months straight. He will need to beat the longest previous "therefore," which was Luke Voit in 2020. The longest "therefore" in history is O.J. Simpson from birth until June of 1994. A "therefore"record...2022Click for news about Byron Buxton
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• Top 25 Fantasy Shortstops for 2021 – Week 13
Around Major League Baseball, there are a host of outstanding players at every position. But the deepest position is unquestionably shortstop. Need some convincing? Eleven of the top 50 players in the Razzball Player Rater rankings or shortstops. And these are not shortstops in the mold of Ozzie Smith or Omar Vizquel. These shortstops are in the mold of Cal Ripken Jr. and Alex Rodriguez, both the...2021Continue with Ozzie Smith
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• Albert Pujols Retires The Apostrophe From “I’m Mortal”
Start engraving the Hall of Fame plaque for Albert Pujols now: First a Cardinal, then an Angel, always a God. Been a while since I got choked up about a player retiring, but this one had me bent over in disbelief like Brad Lidge. Often made fun of Albert Pujols, but he was arguably the greatest 1st baseman I saw. Objectively, he's the best post-war 1st baseman in MLB history. (Bet you can't guess ...2021Click for news about Albert Pujols
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• Pro Bowl 2016: TV Info, Injury Updates, Game Time and More
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• Adam Jones Stepping Up as MVP Candidate When O's Need Him Most
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• Joc Pederson, Corey Seager Will Make Dodgers Fans Forget Hanley, Kemp
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• Big Unit, Pedro, Smoltz and More: Scott Miller's 2015 Hall of Fame Ballot
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• Orioles to mark 30th anniversary of Ripken’s 2131BALTIMORE—The Orioles will commemorate the 30th anniversary of Cal Ripken Jr. breaking Lou Gehrig’s consecutive games streak before the September 6th game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ripken played in his 2,131st consecutive game on September 6th, 1995. Among those scheduled to attend before the 7:05 p.m. game are Hall of Famers and Ripken teammates […]...2025Click for news about Lou Gehrig -
• 2025 Haters’ Guide to the NL Central #5: Milwaukee Brewers
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• It hasn't been the 'midsummer classic' for a long timeFifty years ago today, Major League Baseball played the All-Star Game in Milwaukee. The National League won, 6-3 (yay!). Bill Madlock and Jon Matlack shared the MVP award. (Reggie Jackson went 1-for-3). At the break, the Dodgers had played 92 games or 56.8% of their schedule. This season -- 50 years later -- the Dodgers reached the All-Star break having played 97 games or 59.9%. Yet I r...2025Visit the page Coors Field -
• The Cubs will host the 2027 All-Star Game. That HR Derby will be better than the last one at Wrigley
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• This Day in Braves History: Aaron Brothers homer in the same inning
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• Today in White Sox History: July 9
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• Baseball history unpacked, June 2
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• This Day in Braves History: Babe Ruth plays his final major league gameThe Yankees legend ends his career in a Braves uniform. Braves Franchise History 1935: Babe Ruth makes his last major league appearance. He plays only the 1st inning of the opener of a doubleheader between the Boston Braves and Philadelphia Phillies at the Baker Bowl. Phillies pitcher Jim Bivin retires Ruth on an infield grounder in the Babe’s final major league at-bat. MLB History ...2025Continue with Babe Ruth -
• Chet Lemon Q&A
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• Today in White Sox History: April 29After 21 losses, Frank Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles finally got a 1988 win — at the expense of the White Sox. Baltimore breaks a shameful streak, in Chicago 1901 Shortstop Frank Shugart hit the first home run in White Sox history. It came in the eighth inning of a 3-2 loss to Detroit, off of future South Side starter Frank Owen. Ironically, the 1901 season was the only one Shugart w...2025See more articles White Sox -
• Cal Ripken Jr. passes torch: Lamar Jackson is the ‘No. 8 in Baltimore now’
When it comes to Baltimore sports fans, there are few who would argue against the notion that Cal Ripken Jr. is the most revered professional athlete ever put on a uniform and represent Charm City. Now, the Baltimore legend — who was the personification of the Orioles franchise for 21 outstanding seasons — believes it’s time for him to pass the torch, at least as it relates to the iconic No. 8 tha...2020Visit the page Dan Connolly
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• Manny Machado vs. Bryce Harper: Who Really Deserves MLB's First $400M Deal?
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: PED Era Makes for Clear Choices in Hall of Fame Vote
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• Adam Jones Stepping Up as MVP Candidate When O's Need Him Most
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• 2015 Pro Football Hall of Fame "Snubs" Just Have to Wait Their Turn
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