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  • Today in White Sox History: April 21
    • Today in White Sox History: April 21
    On this day 86 years ago, Hank Greenberg became the fourth player to homer onto Comiskey Park’s roof. | Chicago Tribune Hank Greenberg goes very deep 1900 The White Stockings played their first regular season game as part of the American League, at South Side Park. They’d drop a 5-4 decision in 10 innings to the Milwaukee Brewers, who were managed by Connie Mack. The 1900 season isn’t off...2024
  • Baseball history unpacked, April 19
    • Baseball history unpacked, April 19
    Roosevelt Stadium in New Jersey | Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. West Side Park, Roosevelt Stadium and other favorites. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various narratives to follo...2024
  • This Day in Braves History: April 2nd
    • This Day in Braves History: April 2nd
    Photo by Andrew Snook/Icon Sportswire/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1945 - Former broadcaster and Hall of Fame pitcher Don Sutton was born in Clio, Alabama on this day in 1945. Sutton would go on to win 324 games over a 23-year major league career. MLB History 1874 - The batter’s box is officially adopted at the fourth meeting of the National Association...2024
  • This Day in Braves History: March 13th
    • This Day in Braves History: March 13th
    Braves Franchise History 1953 - Boston Braves owner Lou Perini announces that he will seek permission from the National League to move his franchise to Milwaukee. 1954 - Milwaukee Braves outfielder Bobby Thompson breaks his ankle while sliding into a base during a spring training game and will be out until July. Thompson is replaced in the Braves’ lineup by rookie Hank Aaron. MLB History 1937 - ...2024
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  • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta no hits Houston, still doesn’t win
    • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta no hits Houston, still doesn’t win
    Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Battery Franchise History 2015 - Nine Braves pitchers combined to throw a no-hitter against the Astros but the game ends in a 2-2 tie after 10 innings. 2016 - Major League Baseball announces that the Braves and the Marlins will play a game at Fort Bragg on July 3. MLB History 1900 - The National League votes to shrink to eight teams. They pay Baltimo...2024
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  • This Day in MLB History: March 4th
    • This Day in MLB History: March 4th
    Photo by Rich Pilling/MLB Photos via Getty Images MLB History 1884 - National League owners agree to provide two separate team benches to minimize fraternizing among opposing players during games. 1886 - The National league adopts the stolen base and the four foot by seven foot pitcher’s box. The NL also retains seven balls for a walk and rejects a rule that would award a batter first bas...2024
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Lou Gehrig injury and suspension

  • • Today in White Sox History: April 21
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  • • Baseball history unpacked, April 19
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  • Baseball history unpacked, March 4
    • Baseball history unpacked, March 4
    The Iron Horse, Lou Gehrig | Photo by Pictorial Parade/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Free of charge for the discerning reader. Early rules, Lou Gehrig Day, and other stories. Happy birthday, Chicago. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at ...2024
  • This Day in MLB History: February 19th
    • This Day in MLB History: February 19th
    MLB History 1935 - Lou Gehrig signs a contract with the Yankees worth a reported $30,000. 1937 - The New York Giants open their spring training camp in Havana, Cuba. 1953 - Ted Williams safely crash-lands his Panther Jet after flying a combat mission in Korea. 1970 - Commissioner Bowie Kuhn announces the suspension of Tigers pitcher Denny McLain for his involvement in a bookmaking operation. Th...2024
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  • Baseball history unpacked, January 22
    • Baseball history unpacked, January 22
    Brian Dayett, birthday today. | Denver Post via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Brian Dayett, and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various narratives ...2024
  • This Day in Braves History: Peter Moylan makes 75th appearance without allowing a homer
    • This Day in Braves History: Peter Moylan makes 75th appearance without allowing a homer
    Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1960: At the age of 39, Warren Spahn pitches a no-hitter beating the Phillies, 4-0. The crafty lefty sets an all-time Braves record with 15 strikeouts. 1969: Juan Marichal blanks the Braves, 2-0, as the Giants regain first place. 1991 Atlanta outfielder Otis Nixon is suspended for 60 days for violating baseball’s drug policy. ...2023
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  • This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones homers twice against Padres
    • This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones homers twice against Padres
    Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1921 - Walton Cruise connects for the second home run hit out of mammoth Braves Field. The first home run was also hit by Cruise in 1917. There will be 38 home runs at Braves field in 1921 with 34 of them being inside the park. 1969 - Bob Gibson beats the Braves 8-1 and records his 200th strikeout for an NL record seventh stra...2023
  • This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz becomes the fastest to reach 40 saves
    • This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz becomes the fastest to reach 40 saves
    Braves Franchise History 1942 - Tensions are high as Boston and Manny Salvo beat Whit Wyatt and the Dodgers 2-0. Only two batters are hit with pitches, but a number are close and the two pitchers nearly come to blows a couple of times. Salvo is fined $50 and Wyatt $75 as he also threw a bat. 1965 - After having been released by the Mets, Warren Spahn latches on with the Giants and records his 361...2023
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Lou Gehrig lifestyle

  • • This Day in Braves History: Peter Moylan makes 75th appearance without allowing a homer
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  • • Yogi Berra, MLB Icon and War Hero, Was One of Sports' Most Unforgettable
    2015
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Timeline

  • 2024
    "McMichael, who is currently battling ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, aka “Lou Gehrig’s disease”), was admitted on Thursday evening."

  • 2023
    "1996 - Eddie Murray hits his 494th home run to pass Lou Gehrig and move into 15th place on the all-time list."

  • 2022
    "At a news conference to finalize his $360 million contract, Judge was given a position previously held by Lou Gehrig, Derek Jeter and other team greats."

  • 2021
    "Report: MLB to hold annual Lou Gehrig Day on June 2"

  • 2020
    "New Jersey family finds Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Jimmie Foxx signed baseball cards, possibly worth millions"

  • 2019
    "Angels' Pujols collects 1,995th RBI to pass Lou Gehrig"

  • 2018
    "Former Syracuse All-American defensive lineman Tim Green has revealed he has Lou Gehrig's Disease         "

  • 2017
    "LOOK: Legends Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig once suited up in Notre Dame, USC jerseys"

  • 2016
    "Major League Baseball lost one of the pre-eminent figures of its history 75 years ago Thursday, when Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig died at age 37 from the disease that now often bears his name."

  • 2015
    "Rodriguez is now two grand slams ahead of Lou Gehrig, who ranks second all-time with 23."

  • 2014
    "Former NBA coach and current ESPN color analyst Jeff Van Gundy declared it the best speech since Lou Gehrig, while Yormark says it helped close several deals that were close to completion."

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Lou Gehrig trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • This Day in Braves History: April 2nd
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  • • This Day in Braves History: March 13th
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta no hits Houston, still doesn’t win
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  • • Baseball history unpacked, January 22
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  • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta re-signs Eric Hinske
    • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta re-signs Eric Hinske
    Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 2010 - The Braves re-sign Eric Hinske to a one-year deal. Hinske hit .256/.338/.456 with 11 home runs in 131 games for Atlanta in 2010. He appeared in 117 games in 2011 while hitting .233/.311/.403 with 10 home runs in 2011. MLB History 1915 - The Yankees acquire Wally Pipp from the Tigers off of waivers. He would eventually anch...2024
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  • This Day in Braves History: Max Fried wins first Gold Glove Award
    • This Day in Braves History: Max Fried wins first Gold Glove Award
    Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1928 - Voters in Massachusetts approve Sunday baseball in Boston, provided that Braves Field is more than 1,000 feet from a church. This leaves Pennsylvania as the only state with no Sunday baseball in the major leagues. 1960 - Warren Spahn finishes second in Cy Young voting to Vern Law, who finished 20...2023
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones homers twice against Padres
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  • • This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz becomes the fastest to reach 40 saves
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Lou Gehrig stats and results

  • • Baseball history unpacked, January 22
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta trades Dale Murphy to Phillies
    Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1973 - The Braves hang on for a 5-4 win over the Padres despite a pinch-hit home run by Dave Winfield. Winfield won’t have another pinch-hit homer until September 29, 1990. 1990 - The Braves trade Dale Murphy and Tommy Greene to the Phillies in exchange for Jeff Parrett, Jim Vatcher and Victor Rosario. Murphy was hit...2023
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  • • On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Yankees series preview
    A pair of former Cubs who went on to success in New York | Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images The Cubs have never won a meaningful game in Yankee Stadium, old or new. Will that change this weekend? This isn’t shaping up to be a good weekend for the Cubs, who have never won a game against the Yankees in New York. More on that below. Hey, the Cubs are 2-4 this month and the Yankees are 3-4. T...2023
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  • • Thursday Rockpile: Hall of Fame voters continuing to hold Coors Field against Todd Helton is farcical
    Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Colorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, January 26th, 2023 “We’re not talking about performance-enhancing drugs here. Sign stealing has been going on for the past 100 years. There are teams who have used hidden cameras for years. Team employees flashed signs from outfield seats and scoreboards.” This is what national baseball writer for USA Today Bo...2023
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  • • Fred McGriff elected to the Hall of Fame
    Getty Images The longtime first baseman played two years with the Cubs. Fred McGriff, who played first base for six teams including the Cubs from 1986-2004 and hit 493 career home runs, was elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame by its Contemporary Era Committee Sunday night, as announced at the Winter Meetings: Welcome to Cooperstown, Fred McGriff! https://t.co/SD7Qt6xei4 pic.twitter.com/KB...2022
  • • Today in White Sox History: August 26
    The only way to upset the Yankees? Send your most lumbering hitter on a steal of home in the 15th inning. | Chicago Tribune If we told you Zeke Bonura stole home in the 15th inning to beat the Yankees, would you believe us? 1933 The White Sox honored one of the greatest pitchers in franchise history, when Ted Lyons Day was celebrated at Comiskey Park. However, Lyons didn’t have his best st...2022
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  • • Ortiz Moves into 11th on All-Time Extra-Base Hits List
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  • • Pujols Moves into 10th Place on All-Time List for Extra-Base Hits
    2016
  • • Monday Morning Hangover: NFL Must Clean Up Its Incomprehensible Catch Rules
    2015
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  • • Why You Should Appreciate the Outstanding Baseball Career of Rafael Palmeiro
    2015

Lou Gehrig parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • This Day in Braves History: March 13th
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  • • Health Update On Steve “Mongo” McMichael
    As PWMania.com previously reported, Steve “Mongo” McMichael, former NFL and WCW star, was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, in 2021. McMichael was admitted to the hospital on February 15th, 2024, with suspected pneumonia. McMichael was later diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. McMichael’s family stated that he was admitted to the […] The po...2024
  • Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael Hospitalized Due To Infection During Battle With ALS
    • Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael Hospitalized Due To Infection During Battle With ALS
    Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael is currently hospitalized after being admitted to the intensive care unit for an infection. McMichael, who is currently battling ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, aka “Lou Gehrig’s disease”), was admitted on Thursday evening. According to a family spokesperson, McMichael spiked a fever and “appeared to be very lethargic.” It was originally believed that […] Th...2024
  • Baseball history unpacked, November 20
    • Baseball history unpacked, November 20
    Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The Boys of Zimmer and other events. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various narratives to follow as they unfold over the c...2023
  • • Baseball history unpacked, July 10
    Happy birthday, Sergio Alcantara! | Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Sergio Alcantara and Andre Dawson. RIP Jim Bouton. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty ...2023
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  • • Hilliard and family turn tragedy into action to fight ALS
    After his father died, outfielder's mother helped bring about Lou Gehrig Day in MLB...2023
  • • Outside the Confines: South of the border
    Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports MLB plays in Mexico City for the first time. More on the A’s move. The White Sox are a mess. And other news from baseball. Good morning. I’m glad Florida is over. The Giants and the Padres played the first two regular-season games ever in Mexico City this weekend. Sarah Langs has nine “amazing” facts from the Mexico City Series. Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts...2023
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  • • This Day in MLB History: March 4
    SetNumber: X4155 MLB History 1884 - National League owners agree to provide two separate team benches to minimize fraternizing among opposing players during games. 1886 - The National league adopts the stolen base and the four foot by seven foot pitcher’s box. The NL also retains seven balls for a walk and rejects a rule that would award a batter first base on a hit by pitch. 1912 - Cons...2023
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Top Lou Gehrig news

  • • Alex Rodriguez Hits Grand Slam vs. Twins, Record 25th All-Time
    2015
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  • • Papi passes Gehrig, McGriff with HR No. 494
    Red Sox slugger David Ortiz surpassed the legendary Lou Gehrig and Fred McGriff with home run No. 494 on Sunday afternoon, a towering two-run shot deep into the seats in right field at Citi Field that moved him into sole possession of 27th place on the all-time list....2015
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  • • Papi passes Gehrig, McGriff with HR No. 494
    Red Sox slugger David Ortiz surpassed the legendary Lou Gehrig and Fred McGriff with home run No. 494 on Sunday afternoon, a towering two-run shot deep into the seats in right field at Citi Field that moved him into sole possession of 27th place on the all-time list....2015
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  • • New Jersey family finds Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Jimmie Foxx signed baseball cards, possibly worth millions
    Their uncle left them one of the most impressive collections the hobby has seen...2020
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  • • Daniel Murphy Sets MLB Postseason Record With Home Runs in 6 Straight Games
    2015
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  • • When Cal Ripken Jr. Became a God, Broke the Unbreakable Record
    2015
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  • • Kevin Durant: The Choice of the Millennial Generation
    2014
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  • • Baltimore Brewery Commemorates Cal Ripken Jr.'s Streak with New Beer
    2015
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Lou Gehrig fantasy rankings and news

  • • Hitter Profiles: To Believe or Not Believe…Something About a Question
    With a month left in the fantasy season and the fantasy playoffs just ramping up, it is time to look at a few players that are trending different ways in the stat sheet.  To do such a detailed analysis, we can certainly look at the key luck drivers such as batting average on balls in play or maybe even home runs per fly ball.  But here at Razzball, we like to go deeper so we have pulled out the lu...2021
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  • • Adrian Beltre's Leap into 400 HR Club Caps Legitimate Hall of Fame Resume
    2015
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  • • Does Derek Jeter Belong on the Yankees' Mount Rushmore of Immortal Stars?
    2014
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Lou Gehrig schedule, game

  • • Today in White Sox History: April 21
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  • • This Day in MLB History: February 19th
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Max Fried wins first Gold Glove Award
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  • This Day in Braves: Atlanta clinch 1st division title since 2013
    • This Day in Braves: Atlanta clinch 1st division title since 2013
    Braves Franchise History 1948 - For the fourth time this season, Stan Musial has five hits in five at-bats to set a National League record and tie the major league mark established by Ty Cobb. Stan the Man’s hits, which include a double and home run, come off five different pitchers on five consecutive pitches in the Cardinals’ 8 - 2 victory at Braves Field in Boston. 1974 - Pitcher Tom Griffin d...2023
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Peter Moylan makes 75th appearance without allowing a homer
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Lou Gehrig rumors, scandals

  • • BCB After Dark: How high will the Cubs go?
    Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if the Cubs will set any marks for contract value this winter. Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the swingin’ spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. It’s so good to see you again this evening. Come on in out of the cold. We can take your coat for you if you’d like. There are...2022
  • • Baseball history unpacked, September 2
    Happy birthday, Jason Hammel | Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids, gathered from reputable sources. This one has a bit of everything. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various narratives to fo...2022
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  • • Why You Should Appreciate the Outstanding Baseball Career of Rafael Palmeiro
    2015
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  • • First in War, Third in the AAFC: The Story of Pro Football's Yankees and Dodgers
    2015
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  • • Steroids or Not, a-Rod's 2,000th RBI Is Rare Feat Worth Celebrating
    2015

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