Cal Ripken will give some major league clout to XM Satellite Radio, which today will launch the nation's first 24-hour radio channel devoted exclusively to major league baseball.
The former Orioles great, who holds the record for consecutive games played, will host a weekly show on MLB Home Plate starting in March. Joining him will be his brother, former infielder Billy Ripken.
Cal Ripken says his show will be "for baseball fans of all ages."
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"Our show is going to be a terrific program for baseball fans of all ages," Cal Ripken said.
The Ripkens are part of a lineup of on-air hosts that will include former reliever Rob Dibble and former managers Kevin Kennedy, Larry Bowa and Buck Martinez.
The channel will feature news, listener call-ins, interviews and rebroadcasts of classic games.
XM is the leading provider of live sports in satellite radio with more than 3.2 million subscribers.
-- From News Services
