The new ownership group taking charge of the Baltimore Orioles is set to feature an array of big names.
The Orioles confirmed the sale of the team on Wednesday to a group led by David Rubenstein, a private equity billionaire. Rubenstein’s group also includes a wide array of minority investors, including former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Notably, two major figures in the sports world are tied to the group: former NBA star Grant Hill and Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr.
Orioles announce others involved in ownership: Cal Ripken, Jr., Oriole’s legend and MLB Hall of Famer; Kurt Schmoke, former Baltimore Mayor; Grant Hill, NBA Hall of Famer; Mike Bloomberg, entrepreneur and philanthropist; Michele Kang
— Britt Ghiroli (@Britt_Ghiroli) January 31, 2024
On X, Ripken voiced his excitement at being part of the group and said he would do “whatever I can” to help the organization.
The Orioles have been a part of my life since I was a child, and this is a special day. I look forward to this opportunity and will do whatever I can to help the organization. Let’s go O’s!
— Cal Ripken, Jr. (@CalRipkenJr) January 31, 2024
The Rubenstein group is paying over $1.7 billion for the franchise, a popular move with fans who are glad to see the unpopular Angelos family on the way out. Having someone who is so closely linked to the team as even a minor part of the new group can only help.
