Rex Hudler pestered plate umpire Larry Barnett for a game-used baseball, one with the orange laces and number “8” stamp to commemorate Baltimore Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. breaking Lou Gehrig’s ...
BALTIMORE — The Orioles celebrated the 30th anniversary of Cal Ripken’s record-breaking 2,131st consecutive game during the weekend. If anything, that streak looks even more preposterous now. The ...
DEAR CAL -- My son is a catcher who does everything well except for blocking balls off the plate in the dirt. He tends to reach for them instead of... October 27, 2018 at 3:40 a.m. DEAR CAL -- My son ...