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New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / January 4
Yankee Birthday of the Day: George Selkirk 
Replacing a legend is never easy, to the point where there is often a thing people say in sports that you never want to replace the legend, you want to replace the person who is replacing the legend.
New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / January 1
Yankees Birthday of the Day: Charlie Devens
)" data-portal-copyright="" /> Decades after the event, Devens made it clear he still thought, 70 years later, that the Bambino called his shot: “The pitcher, Charlie Root, got strike two called on Ruth, and Babe put up a finger and pointed.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / December 31
How Phillies Slugger Kyle Schwarber Shares History with Babe Ruth, Mark McGwire
One could say the Philadelphia Phillies were paying Kyle Schwarber back for his incredible production this offseason. The Phillies and the 32-year-old slugger came to terms on a five-year, $150 million deal in the offseason, ensuring that he’ll keep hitting “Schwarb-bombs” in Citizens Bank Park through the end of the decade.
The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?
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.
The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees
The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 20
Mariners’ Cal Raleigh enters Babe Ruth territory with ALCS Game 7 HR
The Seattle Mariners needed that big swing from Cal Raleigh. He’s officially entered Babe Ruth territory, following his huge blast Monday during the American League Championship Series (ALCS).
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / October 10
Babe Ruth and Orion Kerkering Show How October Never Forgives a Mistake
Orion Kerkering’s error joins a short, infamous list of October blunders History remembers players as much for mistakes as for their careers From Buckner’s grounder to Andrus’ meltdown, postseason errors linger The sight of Orion Kerkering bent over in shock after his 11th-inning error Thursday night will not fade quickly.
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.
The greatest fictional Little League players
Baseball continues to be a popular topic when it comes to movies and television. The little league or youth league aspect of the game usually plays well with audiences.
Man Sharing Babe Ruth’s Name Charged in $550K Fraud Scheme
A man named George Herman Ruth is facing charges alleging he used the names of hundreds of retired or deceased professional baseball players to make fraudulent claims for payouts in class action settlements, the U.S.
MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 20
Red Sox Legend Reveals Truth Behind Yankees Move
The biggest rivalry in baseball certainly is between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees. There are obviously some other big rivalries out there, but none compare to Boston and New York even to this day.
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.
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.
Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / July 26
Seattle Mariners All-Star Joined Babe Ruth in Baseball History This Week
The Seattle Mariners suffered a tough 3-2 loss in 10-innings on Friday night against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif. With the loss, the M's are now 55-49, and they failed to capitalize on losses by the Houston Astros, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays, all teams they are battling with for the playoffs.
New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / July 14
On This Day: Babe Ruth Becomes First Player to Ever Hit 700 Home Runs
It was on this day (July 13) in 1934, that New York Yankees star Babe Ruth founded a historic club. Per Ryan Spaeder on social media: #Yankees Babe Ruth founded the 700 Home Run Club 91 years ago today, on July 13, 1934—no other player had even half as many home runs at the time.
New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / July 12
Did Yankees’ Babe Ruth Really Call His Shot
The “Called Shot.” It’s a story that’s been told so many times that even those not born until decades later have an opinion about it. Heck, the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, even has a plaque regarding the fabled tale. First, a little backstory.
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / July 10
Why Livvy Dunne Couldn't Buy Yankees' Babe Ruth's Apartment
Inquiring minds want to know: Why did former LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne strike out in her quest to buy the West Side apartment which once belonged to New York Yankees legend Babe Ruth?
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 9
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 / Fastball on SI / July 9
Livvy Dunne Reveals She Tried to Buy Babe Ruth's Apartment, But Got Denied
Former LSU gymnast and superstar influencer Livvy Dunne, the girlfriend of Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes, made an interesting revelation on social media this week.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 8
'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."
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 25, 2024
Beyond the long ball: Aaron Judge's complete offensive dominance in 2024
New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge is performing at an insanely high level this season, but it's not just home runs.
MLB News / Total Apex Sports / September 24, 2024
Today in 1919 Babe Ruth Sets HR Record
Today in New York Yankees’ history, Babe Ruth set the single-season home run record. September 24, 1919, in a game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees, played in the Polo Grounds, George Herman Ruth slugged the 28th home run of the season to set a new single-season record.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / September 13, 2024
Eugenio Suárez is posting Babe Ruth-like numbers in a historic second half
Since rumors surfaced over the summer that the Diamondbacks might designate third baseman Eugenio Suárez for assignment, the veteran has been delivering numbers reminiscent of baseball legends.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Fastball on SI / September 12, 2024
Arizona Diamondbacks Slugger Eugenio Suárez Joins Babe Ruth in MLB History Books
The Arizona Diamondbacks got their revenge on the Texas Rangers in historic fashion on Wednesday, but one of their top producers wasn't even on the 2023 World Series roster.
MLB News / Bluejaysnation / August 25, 2024
Babe Ruth ‘called shot’ jersey sells for over $24 million at auction
It is one of the most iconic moments in baseball history and yesterday, someone now owns the jersey Babe Ruth was wearing during the at-bat. Late last night, an auction through the Heritage Auctions website concluded with Babe Ruth’s game-worn jersey from the famed ‘Called Shot’ moment was up for grabs.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 16, 2024
Why traditional MLB stats no longer define a good offense
To truly assess a team’s offensive prowess, a mix of advanced stats and an understanding of the game’s evolution is essential.
Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker / May 8, 2024
Head of class: Ranking players who won ROTY and MVP in the same season
The list of players in major professional sports to achieve the feat is short.
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 17, 2024
Charting Yankees Trio's Path To 500 HRs
The New York Yankees are no strangers to the 500 home-run club. In fact, the Yankees have the charter member — Babe Ruth. Ruth hit 714 home runs for his career and was the all-time leader until Henry Aaron overtook him (and then Barry Bonds overtook Aaron to lead all hitters with 762 home runs).
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