45 Results for cal ripken

End of the domed era in Minnesota

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

The Twins and their fans won't miss the Metrodome itself, but they will miss the many wonderful memories left behind.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Spoiling some old baseball cards

Jim Caple, Page 2

Diving into an unopened box of baseball cards taught Jim Caple life isn't as fun when you already know the ending.

Story | Conversation | August 11, 2009

For Twins fans, he's Mr. Minnesota

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Joe Mauer has become the American League's best player, and Twins fans can't picture their home-state hero in any other uniform.

Story | Conversation | July 16, 2009

What do fans get with new ballparks? Chance to spend even more money

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Sure, the billions of dollars spent on luxury stadiums and retro-ballparks have afforded us an entirely new and amazing baseball experience, but mostly you get constant opportunities to spend even more money.

Story | Conversation | July 30, 2008

More magic for Boston: Best year ever for one city?

Jim Caple, Page 2

With the Celtics following the success of the Red Sox and Patriots, Jim Caple wonders if this is the best year ever for one city.

Story | Conversation | June 14, 2008

Vizquel is baseball's forgotten iron man

Jim Caple, Page 2

This may be the last season for future Hall of Famer Omar Vizquel, so catch him while you can.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2008

Following the Susquehanna: Ripken central

Jim Caple, Page 2

In Part 5 of his Susquehanna River road trip, Jim Caple reaches the end of the river -- and where it all began for Cal Ripken Jr.

Story | Conversation | August 03, 2007

Following the Susquehanna: A refreshing return to Little League

Jim Caple, Page 2

In Part 2 of his Susquehanna River road trip, Jim Caple takes a break from the big leagues and finds an inspiring group of youngsters at the Pennsylvania state Little League tournament.

Story | Conversation | July 31, 2007

From Cooperstown to Havre de Grace: Following the Susquehanna

Jim Caple, Page 2

In his annual road trip, Jim follows the Susquehanna River from Cooperstown to Cal Ripken's birthplace in Havre de Grace, Md.

Story | Conversation | July 30, 2007

Russia, Ramblings, Responses and Resources

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Jim Caple offers his insights and answers reader travel questions

Story | Conversation | July 20, 2007

The most beloved players in the past 20 years

Jim Caple, Page 2

Ken Griffey Jr. is receiving a hero's welcome in Seattle this weekend. Here are 12 other players from the past two decades equally as adored.

Story | Conversation | June 22, 2007

Into the Summer of Glove

Jim Caple, Page 2

Technically, it's still spring, but that isn't stopping Jim Caple from planning his Summer of Glove tour.

Story | Conversation | June 13, 2007

In baseball, age is just a number

Jim Caple, Page 2

After spending a few days in San Francisco, Jim Caple discovered that elder statesmen are alive and well in baseball.

Story | Conversation | May 10, 2007

Caple: Baseball's Great Dates of 2007

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

The best tilts and road trips in all of baseball

Story | Conversation | March 28, 2007

Baseball, always my valentine

Jim Caple, Page 2

Jim Caple has a valentine ode to baseball for filling his life with endless joy and stubborn, continual hope.

Story | Conversation | February 14, 2007