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Toronto Blue Jays News / Sporting News / October 31
Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. make up top-3 of impressive MLB history leaderboard 
Vladdy is in legendary company.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 29
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani passes Lou Gehrig amid tense World Series Game 4
After a walk-off marathon victory after 18 innings in Game 3 of the World Series, it looked like the Los Angeles Dodgers were going to seize the momentum like they did during last year’s Fall Classic.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 28
Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman joins Lou Gehrig in MLB history after Game 3 walk-off home run
On Monday evening, the Los Angeles Dodgers won a thriller of a Game 3 of the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays that went 18 innings long. The
The 'National League MVPs' quiz
How many of the National League MVPs in the Integration Era (since 1947) can you name in six minutes?
Lou Gehrig: Career retrospective
Lou Gehrig famously said upon his retirement that he considered himself the luckiest man on the face of the Earth. This was despite the fact that he had been diagnosed with ALS, a disease that ended his career and would cut his life tragically short.
25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series
Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.
Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 3
Blue Jays’ George Springer joins Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig in MLB history
George Springer is doing incredible things for the Toronto Blue Jays, and his recent surge has placed him in MLB history. Over a remarkable 45-game stretch, he has recorded 66 hits, 50 runs, 39 RBI, 16 home runs, and nine stolen bases.
25 Negro Leaguers every baseball fan should know
Here is a look at 25 of the greatest performers in the distinguished (and varied) history of Negro League baseball.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / August 7
Corbin Carroll stays hot after joining Joe DiMaggio and Lou Gehrig in exclusive statistical club
Corbin Carroll continues to lead for the Arizona Diamondbacks during the 2025 MLB season and is making history along the way. One of the leaders and faces of the franchise, Carroll has been doing his best to keep the D-Backs fighting through a tough season.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 5
Corbin Carroll joins Joe DiMaggio, Lou Gehrig in MLB history
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is on a history-making journey. While the Diamondbacks are struggling to stay above .500, Carroll’s excellence continues to persevere.
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 21
All-MLB Hall of Fame team: Which legends make the cut?
Baseball's next Hall of Fame class will be enshrined for posterity on Sunday in Cooperstown, New York.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 19
Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman equals Lou Gehrig with first hit after All-Star break
In a matchup of potential playoff teams, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers began a three-game set to open the season’s second half. At the moment, Milwaukee is leading the Dodgers 2-0 in the seventh inning.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 8
Freddie Freeman Nominated For Lou Gehrig Award & Gifts Dodgers Wheelchair To Former Whittier High School Baseball Coach
Freddie Freeman is among the finalists for the 2025 Lou Gehrig Award, which is presented annually bythe Phi Delta Theta International Fraternity to the player who best exemplifies the spirit and character of the beloved New York Yankees Hall of Famer, both on and off the field.
Athletics News / Fastball on SI / May 11
Aaron Judge is Approaching Lou Gehrig on Special List in New York Yankees History
The New York Yankees lost to the Athletics 11-7 on Saturday afternoon in West Sacramento, Calif. New York surrendered seven runs in the seventh and eighth innings combined in the defeat, dropping to 22-17.
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.
New York Yankees News / Total Apex Sports / October 30, 2024
As the Powerful Yankees Fall, the Bronx Weeps and the Babe and Gehrig Turn Over Twice
The decimation of the New York Yankees by the Los Angeles Dodgers is almost complete as Game 4 of the 2024 World Series approaches. A mercy killing would probably be the best for all parties involved.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / June 3, 2024
Diamondbacks celebrate Lou Gehrig Day at Chase Field on June 3
The Diamondbacks will celebrate the life and legacy of Lou Gehrig ahead of their game against the San Francisco Giants on Monday. $5 of every ticket purchased will be donated toward ALS research and care.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Fastball on SI / June 3, 2024
Sarah Langs in Attendance as Philadelphia Phillies Raise $750,000 For ALS Research
On Sunday, the Philadelphia Phillies raised $750,000 for ALS research as part of "Lou Gehrig Day" around Major League Baseball. The Phillies chronicled their day and their efforts on social media.
MLB News / Dodger Blue / June 2, 2024
MLB Commemorating Fourth Annual Lou Gehrig Day On June 2
Major League Baseball announced that in coordination with all 30 clubs, the league will commemorate the fourth annual Lou Gehrig Day on June 2 to help raise awareness and funds for ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), otherwise known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
MLB News / Angels Nation / June 1, 2024
MLB Commemorating Fourth Annual Lou Gehrig Day On June 2
Major League Baseball announced that in coordination with all 30 clubs, the league will commemorate the fourth annual Lou Gehrig Day on June 2 to help raise awareness and funds for ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), otherwise known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
MLB News / Burn City Sports / May 30, 2024
MLB players to wear special No. 4 patch to celebrate the fourth-annual Lou Gehrig Day on Sunday
June 2 marks the fourth annual celebration of Lou Gehrig Day, to help spread awareness for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). As part of this celebration, all MLB players, managers, and coaches will wear a special No.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 24, 2024
Athletics’ outburst breaks MLB drought for feat last done by Lou Gehrig’s 1939 Yankees
It’s shaping up to be another long season for the Oakland Athletics as they struggle to win games amid uncertainty surrounding their future. But on Thursday,
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 7, 2024
Reds Pitcher Nominated As A Finalist For Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
Reds pitcher Hunter Greene is a finalist for the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award. The award is given to a Major League Baseball player to honor his who best exhibits the character and integrity of Lou Gehrig both on and off the field.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 2, 2023
Reporter shares moving story about baseball analyst's fight against ALS
In 2021, baseball researcher Sarah Langs was diagnosed with ALS, which is often called Lou Gehrig's disease because of how the namesake brought the ailment into the public consciousness.
Baseball players who gave acting a try
Here are some baseball players who got into acting to varying degrees of success.
The 24 best players in New York Yankees history
Using WAR to help us rank them, let's look at the top 24 players in the history of the New York Yankees.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 1, 2020
June 2 in sports history: 'I kicked the &#%!@?! out of it'
If there ever was a baseball game perfect for replay to review calls on the bases, the Indians-Tigers game in 2010 was it.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / May 1, 2020
May 2 in sports history: Streak finally ends for 'luckiest man'
On this date in 1939, Lou Gehrig's streak of consecutive games played ended at 2,130, as he took himself out of the Yankees lineup against the Tigers with muscle weakness.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 8, 2020
Lou Gehrig bat sells for more than $1 million at auction
Gehrig, of course, held the record for most consecutive games played in MLB history until Cal Ripken Jr. came along and broke it.
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