Orioles cling to Ripken streak amid looming strike
Cal Ripken has endured injuries and a battering season while amassing 2,009 consecutive games for the Orioles. Team owner Peter Angelos opposes replacements, risking forfeited games if a labor dispute sidelines Baltimore, which could preserve Ripken's Gehrig record pursuit despite a potential league ruling.
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Opening Day Brings Replacement Umpires Across Baseball
With regular umpires locked out, opening day could feature a mix of former pros and top level amateurs behind the plate and on the bases. Spring training saw tense exchanges as replacements called tight strikes, prompting questions about full season consistency.
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Jim Pitiski
Yelding
Tim Tschida
Katy Feeney
Feeney
Dallas Parks
John Shylock
Derryl Cousins
Bob Opalka
Richie Phillips
Marlins' Rauth Holds Royals In Florida Victory
Florida pitcher Chris Rauth limited Kansas City to one run over four innings as the Marlins beat the Royals 7-3. Rauth, 2-1 with a 1.38 ERA, likely secures a No. 2 or 3 spot, despite Jeff Grotewold homering off him in the fourth. Rob Katzaroff had two RBIs with a three-hit game. Tom Dozier took the loss after 2.3 innings.
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Settlement remains out of sight in baseball labor war
A retrospective on the 1994 baseball strike and its impact on the game. It notes the canceled World Series, the halted seasons, and the deep divides between players led by Donald Fehr and owners led by Bud Selig, with quotes from Jerry Reinsdorf and Richard Ravitch. The piece frames the labor dispute as a prolonged, costly stalemate with lasting consequences.
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Clinton sees replacement baseball risk to fan interest
President Clinton said a settlement could bring back striking major leaguers eight days before opening day. He warned that ongoing replacement games could drive fans away, making baseball resemble a community sport or soccer if a deal isn’t reached. He noted mediation and court actions may shape the outcome, stressing fan loyalty as the ultimate factor.
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