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Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell's back-to-back home runs off Blake Snell in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series will go down in Milwaukee Brewers history if the team can win it all.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / October 15

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Samuel Byrd

Before he had a chance to grow up and become affectionately known as “Babe Ruth’s Legs,” Samuel Byrd was known to his family as Dewey. While growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, Byrd excelled at basketball and baseball for Simpson High School.

MLB News / NewYorkYankeesCommunity / October 14

Yankees vs. Red Sox: The Rivalry Explained for New Fans

After the 1919 season Boston dealt star outfielder Babe Ruth to New York and the rest is baseball history. Since that fateful transaction, the Yankees have grown into the most successful team in baseball.

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The 'World Series managers' quiz

How many of the managers of the World Series teams from the 21st century can you name in six minutes?

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Playoff HR leaders by MLB team' quiz

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / October 8

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Ping Bodie

" /> The Yankees made a splash following the 1919 season by acquiring Babe Ruth. Bodie got the honor of being Ruth’s first roommate on the Yankees for the 1920 season, a role that he absolutely loved due to the extra attention brought his way from the presence of Ruth.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30

Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. nearing Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig in MLB history after dominance vs. Cubs

Fernando Tatis Jr. only needed one pitch to make his presence felt Tuesday night. By the end of the Padres’ 8-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs, his career postseason numbers had climbed closer to two of the greatest hitters baseball has ever seen.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28

Payton Tolle's playoff start places his name next to Babe Ruth

Payton Tolle's Game 1 start places his name next to Babe Ruth in playoff history

Just by taking the mound, Payton Tolle will make history when the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees renew their rivalry in Game 1of their American League Wild Card matchup.

Yankees' Aaron Boone aware of how tough Red Sox's Payton Tolle can be

Red Sox announce pitching rotation for wild-card series

Yankees announce Cam Schlittler as Game 1 starter for AL wild-card series

Yankees unsure if Aaron Judge will be on roster for wild-card series vs. Red Sox

Red Sox vs. Yankees: Breaking down the 2026 season series

The 'No. 1 MLB Draft picks' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 21

Payton Tolle Can Make Red Sox Playoff History 108 Years After Babe Ruth

When the Boston Red Sox kick off postseason action, if they turn to red-hot rookie Payton Tolle in either Game 1 or Game 2 on the mound, he will make a bit of absurd team history.

Chicago White Sox News / Athlon Sports / August 27

Tristan Peters Joins Babe Ruth in MLB History

Tristan Peters added his name alongside one of baseball’s most recognizable legends after a historic five-game stretch for the Chicago White Sox. Peters

Philadelphia Phillies News / Viral Sports News / August 27

Phillies Star Kyle Schwarber on Verge of Historic Babe Ruth Record

Philadelphia Phillies star slugger Kyle Schwarber keeps adding to a home run binge that now sits beside one of baseball’s oldest slugging marks. The Phillies designated hitter hit his 40th homer of the season Wednesday against Seattle, giving him 227 since he arrived in Philadelphia in 2022.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / August 21

Yankees Legend Babe Ruth Made MLB History 95 Years Ago Today

Few names in American sports history carry the weight of Babe Ruth, and Friday marks the anniversary of one of the New York Yankees legend’s most remarkable accomplishments.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / August 4

Pete Crow-Armstrong admits liking outrageous Babe Ruth conspiracy theory

Babe Ruth is arguably the greatest American athlete who ever lived, but Chicago Cubs All-Star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong seems willing to believe that

Chicago Cubs News / HITC / July 28

Pete Crow-Armstrong just achieved feat only Babe Ruth and Barry Bonds have matched in MLB history

Pete Crow-Armstrong wrote his name in MLB history on Monday following his role in the Chicago Cubs’ win over the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cubs improved their record to 60-46 for the season and will be keen to extend that in their next three games against the Cardinals before facing the New York Yankees.

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The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series managers' quiz

The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

MLB News / Just Baseball / July 14

The 10 Greatest All-Star Game Performances of All-Time

It’s almost time for the Midsummer Classic, Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game. Still the premier mid-season contest of any of the United States’ major sports, the MLB All-Star Game conjures up memories of remarkable and sometimes unexpected performances.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3

Historic June earns Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong Player of the Month honors

Chicago Cubs superstar Pete Crow-Armstrong's historic performance in June put him in the history books with two of the game's greatest and also earned him National League Player of the Month honors.

Chicago Cubs: Pete Crow-Armstrong made franchise history with 11th home run of June

Cubs slug eight homers, score 23 runs in series finale vs. Padres

Cubs' Dansby Swanson is on an all-time hot streak

Cubs' Seiya Suzuki joins exclusive history with 100th career home run

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 22

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber pursuing multiple all-time HR records

It was always going to be difficult for Kyle Schwarber to match or exceed his eye-popping 2025 season. Last season, he clubbed 56 home runs, two shy of tying the Philadelphia Phillies' single-season record, drove in 132 runs and slugged .563.

Phillies star Bryce Harper's cycle punctuates horrid night for Mets

Phillies' Bryce Harper breaks out of slump in big win over Mets

Mets’ Bo Bichette rapidly raising trade value before deadline

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 19

This Day In Dodgers History: Babe Ruth Coaches First Game

After a storied career spent primarily with the New York Yankees, Babe Ruth made his coaching debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers on June 19, 1938. He was hired by Dodgers executive vice president Larry MacPhail to coach first base and hopefully light a spark for the team.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30

Wild stat shows Kyle Schwarber is keeping up with Babe Ruth

Anytime your name is next to that of MLB legend Babe Ruth, you are doing something right.

Phillies accomplish rare feat in doubleheader sweep of Giants

Reds' historic start continues in series-clinching win over Rockies

Orioles pull off rare grand slam feat

Matt Olson living up to reputation, powering Braves to hot start

'At his best': Mike Trout showing early signs of resurgence for lowly Angels

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is surging toward a potential Blue Jays first

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 8

Shohei Ohtani is doing something even Babe Ruth never had to do

The game Ruth played and the one Ohtani walks into every night are barely recognizable as the same sport.

Ohtani crushes grand slam in second WBC at-bat

Ohtani stars in WBC, but should Dodgers worry about World Series MVP?

Mike Trout's position change raises big question for Angels

Eloy Jimenez deserves a spot on the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster

Tarik Skubal says Tigers never made a long-term offer

Freddy Peralta has a major ask in free agency

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 30

Two Major Reasons Yankees Could Chase 'Japanese Babe Ruth'

The MLB offseason is well underway, and early free agent signings by the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays have the New York Yankees under a microscope.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

Here is every MLB team’s current title drought, though obviously for some of them “drought” is an overstatement.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 9, 2025

Livvy Dunne says she was denied in bid to buy Babe Ruth’s old apartment

Livvy Dunne apparently got stiff-armed in her attempts to purchase an apartment that once belonged to The Great Bambino. The gymnastics star Dunne revealed in a post this week to her roughly 8 million followers on TikTok that she was denied in her bid to buy Babe Ruth’s old apartment in New York City.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 8, 2025

'We can't get enough': How Baltimore, Babe Ruth remain forever intertwined

Babe Ruth played for the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, the Orioles' biggest rivals, but there's no question that Charm City is still the kingdom of "The Sultan Of Swat."

Winners and losers through MLB's first six weeks

Yankees should be wary of Trent Grisham’s success

Who is the most underrated player on each MLB team?

The 'First Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony' quiz