Beloved mascot 'Ripken The Bat Dog' dies from undiagnosed medical condition His owner's announced on Instagram that he passed away on New Year's Day.

Aw man, this sucks, & I'm not even a baseball person. abc11.com/post/ripken-... #RipkenTheBatDog #DurhamBulls #DurhamNC #Ripken

Rest easy sweet boy. We love you Ripken thank you for making so many smile 🫶 #ripkenthebatdog #ripkenthelegend #bestestboy

Ripken the Bat Dog

RIP #RipkentheBatDog. 2025 can already go kick rocks.

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Ripken the Bat Dog and his handler.

Ripken the Bat Dog drops a ceremonial first puck.

Ripken the Bat Dog and his handler.

Ripken the Bat Dog, bestest boy in Minor League Baseball.

All hail the bestest boy in Minor League Baseball!

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