It's Back to Work For O's Ripken After ending one of the most remarkable feats in baseball history, Cal Ripken returned to the Orioles' lineup on Monday against Toronto. Ripken had two hits in Baltimore's 3-1 loss to Roger Clemens and the Blue Jays and bumped Babe Ruth out of 34th place on baseball's all-time hit list.

Cal Ripken signs autographs before Monday's 3-1 loss by the Orioles in Toronto. (AP Photo)

Beginning Anew Near the End Cal Ripken may have given up quite a bit, writes The Post's Thomas Boswell, as a result of sitting out just one game. • His Impact Will Go On Forever Approach Helped Revive Game By breaking a record that many fans could relate in the aftermath of the sport's ugly '94 strike, Cal Ripken proved baseball still could provide riveting moments. Choosing to Sit a Logical Step News Analysis Some in the Orioles organization wonder if Cal Ripken – now that he has made his break with The Streak – is signaling that his playing days are numbered, too. Related Items: • Ripken: 'It Shouldn't Be a Sad Moment' • Yanks Express Shock, Awe at Streak's End Game 2,131 Ripken Reaches Magic Number Cal Ripken Jr. became baseball's new iron man on Sept. 6, 1995, when he broke Lou Gehrig's streak by playing in his 2131st consecutive game. Take a look back in our special section.		Cal Ripken 'The Timing Was Right' 'It Could Not Go On Indefinitely' Reflects on His Career Ray Miller On Breaking News to Minor New York's Joe Girardi Says Ripken a Role Model Rookie Ryan Minor started in Cal Ripken's place. (Reuters) • Gallery • Survey: Was the Timing of the Decision Right? • Minor's Start Was Memorable • Ripken Game Had Been Moved Off ESPN • Decision Adds to an Incredible Season • Baltimore Fans Supporting Ripken • Belle Now Leads in Consecutive Games

• Iron Man Steels Himself for Future • Ripken Follows in Gehrig's Steps • Boswell:: Ripken Keys Miracle '89 Season		RIPKEN MILESTONES • 2,500 – April 26, 1998 • 2,000 – Aug. 2, 1994 • 1,500 – July 20, 1991 • 1,307 – No. 2 All-Time