Break-Up Rumors, Is Cal Ripken Jr. Single Again?

Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Cal Ripken Jr., 65, and his partner had split up. Is the American baseball player really single again?

UPDATE 16/08/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Ripken Jr. spotted alone

A fan spotted Cal Ripken Jr. walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of August 14, 2026. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Cal back on the market?

A rep for Cal Ripken Jr. was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the baseball player was splitting hit the internet Saturday (August 15), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Cal’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) August 15, 2026

“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) August 15, 2026

Based on the facts (Ripken Jr. spotted alone with a cute sweater), is there trouble in paradise or is it much ado about nothing?

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