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Ripken partnering with Attain Sports in ownership of Aberdeen IronBirds

Ripken partnering with Attain Sports in ownership of Aberdeen IronBirds

The High-A Aberdeen IronBirds will operate under different ownership in 2025. Cal Ripken Jr., 64. has sold his majority stake...

Roch Kubatko October 01, 2024 6:29 pm
Ripken chosen as next guest splasher on Sept. 6

Ripken chosen as next guest splasher on Sept. 6

The 29th anniversary of Cal Ripken Jr. breaking Lou Gehrig’s consecutive-games record arrives on Sept. 6, with time seeming to...

Roch Kubatko August 05, 2024 7:51 pm
A look at Orioles history in Home Run Derby

A look at Orioles history in Home Run Derby

Gunnar Henderson is following a tough act in the Home Run Derby. Adley Rutschman didn’t advance past the first round...

Roch Kubatko July 13, 2024 8:00 am
Cal Ripken Jr. appreciates Orioles honoring his father in many ways

Cal Ripken Jr. appreciates Orioles honoring his father in many ways

BOSTON – Cal Ripken Sr. would have loved this. The man who created The Oriole Way, who breathed life into...

Roch Kubatko April 12, 2024 8:00 am
Ripken ready for new role in organization, Rubenstein talks stadium lease, All-Star Game and more

Ripken ready for new role in organization, Rubenstein talks stadium lease, All-Star Game and more

Cal Ripken Jr. sat in the first row this morning during the introductory press conference for new Orioles control person...

Roch Kubatko March 28, 2024 6:13 pm
Burnes: “Overall, great spot and looking forward to Thursday” (O’s win 3-2)

Burnes: “Overall, great spot and looking forward to Thursday” (O’s win 3-2)

SARASOTA, Fla. – The final exhibition start for Corbin Burnes was more of a tune-up for Opening Day. Get a...

Roch Kubatko March 24, 2024 12:11 am
New O’s ownership group takes over an organization that is trending up

New O’s ownership group takes over an organization that is trending up

When the sale of the Orioles, for $1.725 billion, becomes official through Major League Baseball, Baltimore native David M. Rubenstein...

Steve Melewski February 01, 2024 1:00 pm
Angelos family to sell Orioles to David Rubenstein, other investors

Angelos family to sell Orioles to David Rubenstein, other investors

The Angelos family, majority owner of the Baltimore Orioles, has agreed to sell a control stake in the club to Baltimore...

Steve Melewski January 31, 2024 9:06 pm
A few quick pre-Christmas thoughts

A few quick pre-Christmas thoughts

Just a short entry today to wish all the readers at Steve’s blog and all of Birdland a wonderful Christmas...

Steve Melewski December 24, 2023 1:00 pm
Some Orioles Gold Glove leftovers

Some Orioles Gold Glove leftovers

Ryan Mountcastle was drafted by the Orioles as a shortstop in 2015, the 36th-overall selection out of a Florida high...

Roch Kubatko October 19, 2023 8:06 am