Orioles lore meets current durability trends. Cal Ripken’s historic run is juxtaposed with eight players across MLB who have appeared in every game for their teams in 2025, led by Matt Olson’s ongoing streak. The piece ties Ripken’s era to today’s grind—the odds of a 1,000-game milestone for Olson feel plausible as the season wears on.

Across the sport, a new Relief Pitcher of the Year will debut in 2026; Aroldis Chapman is cited as a prime name if the honor existed this year. Baltimore’s spotlight tonight also nods to near-no-hitters, late-inning comebacks, and a trivia punch about Palmeiro and Surhoff. It all paints a landscape where durability, bullpen depth, and timely power swing fantasy leverage.