Howard striking out at record pace in Series Nov 4, 2009
Howard had at least one RBI in eight straight postseason games, tying the major league record first set by Lou Gehrig more than seven decades ago and later tied by Alex Rodriguez this year. Slideshow. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Utley powering his way into Series lore Nov 3, 2009
The Official Site of the Philadelphia Phillies. Phils slugger ties Reggie for most homers in one Classic. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
DeMarco: Utley the straw that stirs Phillies drink Nov 3, 2009
That gives Utley (and Jackson) one more home run than a mixed bag of legends such as Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Barry Bonds and Duke Snider, and names you wouldn't expect to see on this list: Hank Bauer, Gene Tenace, Lenny Dykstra and Willie Aikens. Obviously, it's great company,'' Utley said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Jeter providing critical spark atop lineup Nov 2, 2009
Jeter's first-inning run was his 30th career World Series score, tying him with Lou Gehrig and putting Jeter behind only Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra and Babe Ruth on the all-time list. The Yankees' captain, who already leads baseball's all-time postseason lists in at-bats (549), hits (171), runs (97) and games played (136), went 2-for-4 on Sunday night and combined with Damon to provide a critical spark at the top of the lineup. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
A-Rod awarded homer on replay Nov 1, 2009
The Official Site of the Philadelphia Phillies. First postseason use of review gives Yank two-run shot. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Notebook: Howard avoids World Series 'K' record Nov 1, 2009
He sizzled early in the postseason, driving in at least one run in eight straight playoff games to tie the major league record set by Lou Gehrig more than seven decades ago. The Phillies need Howard to start producing again if they want to get back into this Series. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
A-Rod stuck in Series slump _ so were Ruth, Gehrig Oct 31, 2009
You are not logged in. New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez flips his bat after striking out during the sixth inning of Game 2 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, in New York. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
For Jeter, one W trumps three K's Oct 30, 2009
It wasn't all doom and gloom for Jeter on Thursday night, as his fifth-inning double marked his 43rd career World Series hit, tying him with Lou Gehrig for ninth all-time. It was also his eighth double in the Fall Classic, tying Gehrig, Lonnie Smith and Duke Snider for sixth all-time. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
World Series Dispatch: A Good Night for A-Rod Haters Oct 30, 2009
Lou Gehrig, Thurman Munson, Bernie Williams, and the rest of those champs all played in the old Yankee Stadium, which on Wednesday was lit only by the glow of the new building across the street. Like Alex Rodriguez, the $1. (Slate)
Yankees' Jeter given Roberto Clemente Award Oct 30, 2009
This year he surged ahead of Lou Gehrig as the all-time hits leader for the Yankees, and needed prompting from his parents to enjoy the distinction. Sharlee Jeter, his sister and vice president of the foundation, thinks this award might be the honor that means the most to him. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Satchel Paige vs. Babe Ruth Oct 29, 2009
Now it consists of Tony Lazzeri, Charleston, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, John Beckwith, Biz Mackey, Bob Meusel, and Mark Koenig. But they have to bat against Satchel Paige. (Slate)
Proud parents off to see Maui's Shane Victorino in World Series Oct 29, 2009
Victorino's caring spirit was acknowledged publicly when he won the 2008 Lou Gehrig Memorial Award for his outstanding commitment to the community and philanthropy. This year, he received the Volunteers of America 2009 Outstanding Community Service Award for his work as a mentor and inspiration to Philadelphia-area youth volunteers through the national Action Team program. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Chased down: Homers sting CC, Yanks Oct 29, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. Utley's long balls, Lee's dominance silence AL champions. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
It's the right timewith right teamsfor special series Oct 27, 2009
A new Yankee Stadium with the same old ghosts -- Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle -- awaits with today's Yankees: Jeter, A-Rod, Sabathia. The Phillies are a team comprised of gut-check, experienced players led by a white-haired genius who has figured out more about human nature than Dr. Phil. (NJ.com -- Times)
CD's Connect the Dots:Playing for Immortality Oct 27, 2009
Yet, Ryan Howard has that rare ability to further transform himself to a higher level in the post season and he is now being mentioned with the likes of Lou Gehrig and Reggie Jackson for his October exploits. With a World Series yet to be played, Howard has already accomplished a portfolio full of playoff prizes. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
American, Top 40: Title extends NYY mark Oct 26, 2009
NEW YORK -- Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Joe DiMaggio and Yogi Berra. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Disappointed fans cope with ALCS rainout Oct 25, 2009
"[Sunday], it's over, the [Yankees] will go the World Series," Aaron Kanaley said, standing below a Lou Gehrig banner by Gate 6. "But we won't be in this place. It would have been nice to actually see the game.". (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Stayin' Alive: Angels Barely Force Game 6 With Yankees Oct 24, 2009
His consecutive-game postseason RBI streak was halted at eight, leaving him tied with former Yankee great Lou Gehrig and Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard for the record. Howard also drove in a run for eight consecutive games during these playoffs. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Rivera locks down Sporting News honors Oct 24, 2009
Jeter, who surpassed Lou Gehrig as the Yankees' all-time hits leader this season, hit. 334 with 18 home runs, 66 RBIs and scored 107 runs. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
A-Rod's RBI streak ends Oct 23, 2009
Dating back to 2007, Rodriguez had knocked in a run in eight consecutive postseason games, putting him in a tie for the Major League record with Lou Gehrig (1928-32) and Ryan Howard (2009). Rodriguez went 1-for-3 with two walks and a run scored in New York's 7-6 defeat that cut its ALCS lead to 3-2 and sent the series back to the Bronx. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
TomVerducciInside Baseball Seriously, what is going on with the umpiring this postseason? Oct 22, 2009
" Rodriguez, too, looks like a different player this October: relaxed, confident, self-assured. He is hitting .407 this postseason with five home runs, 11 RBIs and an eight-game RBI streak to match Lou Gehrig and Ryan Howard for the longest ever in postseason history. So go ahead and call Sabathia and Rodriguez money players, but this time it has nothing to do with their contracts. On Thursday night, after the collapses of Rodriguez's 2004 Yankees and Sabathia's 2007 Indians, the highest-paid... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Howards big stick carries Philadelphias offense Oct 22, 2009
The big man with the powerful swing has at least one RBI in eight straight playoff games, tying the major league record first set by Lou Gehrig more than seven decades ago. Howard entered Game 5 of the NL championship series against Los Angeles a. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Recap: Philadelphia vs. Los Angeles Oct 22, 2009
That series will begin next week, but Wednesday night was about the Phillies' prolific offense, which scored 10 times despite no hits from NLCS MVP Ryan Howard, who walked twice but saw his consecutive-game RBI streak in the postseason end at eight games, leaving him in a tie with former Yankee great Lou Gehrig and current Yankee Alex Rodriguez, who can set the record on Thursday night. "We just went out and believed in ourselves," said Howard. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Howard's Big Bat Earns Him MVP Honors in NLCS Oct 22, 2009
He had at least one RBI in eight straight postseason games, tying the major league record first set by Lou Gehrig more than seven decades ago. Howard's streak ended when he failed to knock in a run in the clincher. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Phils Target World Series Berth, As They Try To Finish Off Dodgers Oct 22, 2009
Alex Rodriguez has since tied that mark, which they both share with Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig, who did it between the 1928 and 1932 seasons. Howard is 5-for-13. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Rollins' Winner In Ninth Has Phils On Brink Of NL Title Oct 21, 2009
That equals the mark held by Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig, spanning between the 1928 and 1932 seasons. "That's the makeup of this team. We don't give up until the last out is made," said Howard. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Night-and-Day Rod: '09 Alex on fire Oct 21, 2009
Perhaps most amazingly, after going 15 consecutive postseason games dating back to 2004 without an RBI, Rodriguez has now driven in a run in eight straight October contests dating back to the final game of the 2007 ALDS. That streak ties the record shared by Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig and Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard, who has driven in runs in all eight of his team's games this postseason ... Alex Rodriguez tied Ryan Howard and Lou Gehrig for most consecutive postseason games with an RBI.. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Recap: LA Angels vs. NY Yankees Oct 21, 2009
Lou Gehrig accomplished the feat from 1928-32 and Philadelphia first baseman Ryan Howard tied the mark in Monday's 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the NL Championship Series. Rodriguez already has five homers and 11 RBI in the playoffs this year. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Rodriguez homers, Yankees lead Angels through 6 Oct 21, 2009
He has driven in at least one run in eight consecutive postseason games, tying the record shared by Lou Gehrig and Ryan Howard, who will attempt to extend his streak Wednesday night when the Phillies host the Dodgers in Game 5 of the NLCS.. After consecutive extra-inning games that took a combined 9 hours, 31 minutes, the Yankees and Angels played the first six innings in 2 hours, 37 minutes. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Howard ties Gehrig's playoff RBI mark Oct 20, 2009
PHILADELPHIA -- Ryan Howard matched a record that Lou Gehrig set 77 years ago, then answered a curtain call from the Philadelphia fans that have seen him tear through the early portion of this year's postseason. As the Phillies stand just one win away from returning to the World Series, they can thank Howard for continuing to show why he is one of the game's most fearsome run producers. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Phils Attempt To Put The Dodgers On Brink Of Elimination In NLCS Oct 20, 2009
Lou Gehrig recorded an RBI in eight consecutive playoff games that spanned from 1928-32. "He couldn't pick a better time to hit good," Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Yanks take first loss despite four homers Oct 20, 2009
They actually had five that day with Babe Ruth hitting three, while Lou Gehrig and Cedric Durst each had one. Only 1 team - the 1984 Cubs -- has hit five in an LCS game. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Fearless Phillies stage rally to remember Oct 20, 2009
"The only thing we can do is go into the off-day, relax a little bit and come back Wednesday ready to wrap it up," said Howard, whose two-run, first-inning homer off Randy Wolf allowed him to match Lou Gehrig as the only Major Leaguers to record an RBI in eight consecutive postseason games. Had the Dodgers evened this series at 2-2, they would have guaranteed the Phillies would have at least had to make one more trip back to Los Angeles to attempt to wrap up this series. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
NLCS Game 3 tidbits Oct 19, 2009
Chase Utley has reached base in 23 consecutive postseason games, tied with Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig for second all-time. Orioles first baseman Boog Powell reached base in 25 consecutive postseason games. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Phils back Lee's gem in Game 3 rout Oct 19, 2009
Howard is one game shy of the all-time mark of eight held by Lou Gehrig (1928-32), who set the mark over multiple postseasons with the Yankees. Howard is tied with Moose Skowron (Yankees, 1958-60) and Clyde Barnhart (Pirates, 1925-27) on the all-time list. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Howard's RBI streak sets mark Oct 19, 2009
PHILADELPHIA -- Ryan Howard has already produced one record-setting RBI streak and he's within one game of matching a record that Lou Gehrig set in 1932. With his first-inning two-run triple off Dodgers right-hander Hiroki Kuroda in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Sunday night, Howard propelled the Phillies toward an 11-0 win and became the first player in Major League history to record an RBI in seven consecutive playoff games in the same year. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Phillies Short Hops: Game 3 Oct 19, 2009
Lou Gehrig holds the mark over multiple years with eight. Game balls CLIFF LEE. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Angels come for a quick visit Oct 16, 2009
Lou Gehrig holds the team record of 13 seasons. Johnny's blunder: It proved not to matter since the Yankees won the game 13-3. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Robert Hoobing, editor; worked for AP, Pats, and Postal Service Oct 16, 2009
One of Mr. Hoobing s most prized possessions was a baseball autographed by New York Yankees greats Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig that somehow wound up being used in a pickup game by his sons. We were playing on a big, wet, grassy lot when we lost our ball, Ken Hoobing recalled. (Boston Globe)
Loyal Red Sox fan thrown a cruel curve Oct 15, 2009
- How Does a Red Sox Fan Get Lou Gehrig s Disease. That s the title of an unpublished book written by Paul Szantyr, 50, a former black belt karate champion who has battled amyotrophic lateral sclerosis for nearly a decade. (Boston Globe)
Myrtle Point Hall of Fame capsules (5) Oct 12, 2009
He was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig s disease in 1995 and died from the disease in 1996. Jim Walker (Class of 1973): Walker was a three-year starter in football and lettered for three years in basketball and four years in baseball for the Bobcats. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Bobcats recognizes heritage with Hall Oct 11, 2009
John Breuer spoke on behalf of the family of James Hardy Mast, a standout football player and state champion in wrestling who graduated in 1972 and died of Lou Gehrig s disease in 1996. The family is honored that Jim is elected, Breuer said. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
ALDS Preview - Minnesota Twins vs. New York Yankees Oct 7, 2009
334 from the leadoff spot, while moving past Lou Gehrig as the franchise leader in hits along the way. Unlike Rodriguez, Jeter has thrived in the playoffs, hitting. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Stats Geek: Bay overlooked member of elite group Oct 7, 2009
The all-time leaders in 30-100-100 years are: 1) Rodriguez, 12 seasons; 2) Barry Bonds, Jimmie Foxx, Babe Ruth, 11 seasons each; 5) Lou Gehrig, 10 seasons; 6) Hank Aaron, 9 seasons; 7) Jeff Bagwell, Willie Mays, Pujols, Thome, eight seasons each. While on the subject of home runs and RBIs, some asked after Garrett Jones' short season of 21 home runs and 44 RBIs whether anyone has driven in fewer runs while hitting at least 20 home runs. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
In defense of Fredi Oct 6, 2009
He retired very early because of a chronic bad back, I believe he was 5th on the all time HR list behind only Ruth, Mel Ott, Lou Gehrig and Jimmie Foxx. upon retirement. (The Palm Beach Post)
Baseball order is restored Oct 3, 2009
Derek Jeter passed Lou Gehrig as the. all-time hits leader for the team. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
TALE OF THE TAPE: Lamar Odom vs. Britney Spears Oct 3, 2009
Derek Jeter vs. Lou Gehrig. College football vs. NFL. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
The Modern Triple CrownBatting average, home runs and RBIs do not tell the whole story anymore, says Joe Posnanski. Oct 2, 2009
Babe Ruth won his only MTC in 1924, and Lou Gehrig won one in 1934. Chuck Klein won one in 1933 when he was playing in the absurd hitting fairground the Baker Bowl. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Overlooked star on overlooked team Oct 1, 2009
These include many of the usual suspects -- Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Jimmie Foxx, Lou Gehrig, Stan Musial, Ty Cobb, Rogers Hornsby, Tris Speaker, Mel Ott. Harry Heilmann is on the list. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
First year with Yanks a success for Tex Sep 30, 2009
Tidbits Prior to Tuesday's game against the Royals, the Yankees honored Melky Cabrera for hitting for the cycle Aug. 2, Mariano Rivera for recording his 500th career save June 28 and Jeter for passing Lou Gehrig on the team's all-time hit list Sept. 1. Among the items presented to those three players was the "I Want to Thank the Good Lord for Making Me a Yankee" sign from the old Yankee Stadium, which Dave Winfield presented to Jeter. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Schultz: Next year Sep 30, 2009
I hope they don t hang him on the same wall with Cal Ripkin and Lou Gehrig. "Chef" Tim Dix. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
A-Rod blending in, gaining comfort Sep 24, 2009
Derek Jeter (201) and Robinson Cano (196) are looking to become the fifth pair of Yankees teammates to collect at least 200 hits in the same season, joining Lou Gehrig and Earle Combs (1927), Gehrig and Joe DiMaggio (1936, '37), Bernie Williams and Jeter (1999) and Alfonso Soriano and Williams (2002). Johnny Damon is three games played shy of reaching the 140 game plateau for the 14th consecutive season, extending the longest current streak of its kind. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
MAY NAMED TO ARKANSAS BUSINESS HALL OF FAME Sep 23, 2009
May has also been instrumental in funding research on ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig s disease, and hosted a fundraiser at the Pine Bluff Country Club earlier this month which featured appearances by Jones, Lindsey, former Razorback football coach and athletic director Frank Broyles, former football player and coach Ken Hatfield, Harold Horton, president and executive director of the Razorback Foundation, and Norm DeBriyn who coached Razorback baseball for 33 years, among others. The benefit... (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Muted celebration for Yankees Sep 23, 2009
Hes one shy of breaking the club record for 200-hit seasons held by Lou Gehrig, who was passed by Jeter as the Yankees career hits leader 11 days earlier. Rodriguez is three homers behind Mark McGwire for eighth place on baseballs career list. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Jeter should win his first MVP award Sep 23, 2009
In the midst of an outstanding season, Derek Jeter passed Lou Gehrig as the Yankees' all-time hits leader. Getty Images Photo by Jared Wickerham. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Stubbs keeps job as Taveras returns Sep 23, 2009
An injured Pipp famously lost his first baseman's job with the Yankees to Lou Gehrig, which set up a historic consecutive-games streak. Taveras, who signed to a two-year, $6. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Yanks look to avenge Angel Stadium past Sep 23, 2009
That places him one 200-hit campaign shy of the Yankees record held by none other than Lou Gehrig, meaning that next season Jeter can once again take aim at the Iron Horse, having already taken away his all-time franchise hits record in 2009. "You just try to stay healthy, try to be consistent," Jeter said. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Lasorda chats with fans on birthday Sep 23, 2009
Tommy Lasorda: The Yankee movie about Lou Gehrig, Pride of the Yankees, I must have seen that movie 20 times and cried every time I saw it. ethangt: Happy birthday Tommy. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Glimmer of hope for a cure Sep 20, 2009
LOU GEHRIG S DISEASE AND THE WATER. Glimmer of hope for a cure. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Buffett, Cosby and a Parrot Save World Sep 19, 2009
I was coming off the image and history of Babe Ruth and my hero, Lou Gehrig. because he showed me stamina. (CBS News)
Walkers brave the rain to fight ALS Sep 17, 2009
The Angel Fund, dedicated to supporting research for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis better known as Lou Gehrig s disease, after the legendary baseball player who contracted the debilitating illness hosted its eighth annual Walk of Hope for ALS on Saturday at Lake Quannapowitt. Donations can still be made online at or sent to The Angel Fund, 649 Main St., Wakefield, MA, 01880. (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
Legends dominate Yanks' All-Time 9 Sep 16, 2009
1B: Derek Jeter may have caught Lou Gehrig this month, logging his 2,722nd hit to eclipse the Iron Horse, but there's likely no catching Gehrig in this ballot. Fueled by his 1927 showing in the Murderer's Row lineup. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Butler named AL Player of the Week Sep 15, 2009
Other performers considered for the honor were Yankees captain Derek Jeter, whose 2,722nd career hit surpassed Lou Gehrig for the club's all-time lead; Boston second baseman Dustin Pedroia (league-leading three home runs and. 909 slugging percentage); and Kansas City right-hander Kyle Davies (2-0, 0. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Peterson, Brees and more Week 1 gems Sep 15, 2009
"To get a reward like this is a great thing because of how hard they've worked. 4. Jeremy Shockey lives. Shockey hadn't caught a touchdown pass in 22 months. In the span of three minutes against Detroit, he caught two. "Reminds me of my buddy Derek Jeter, trying to get that hit the last week or so [the hit that propelled Jeter past Lou Gehrig as the Yankees' all-time hit leader. You just want to get it so people stop asking you about it. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Athletes aren’t only champions who deserve a seat at breakfast Sep 14, 2009
Ever since the 1930s, the front of the Wheaties box has featured a parade of notable athletes, from Lou Gehrig to Jesse Owens to Mary Lou Retton to Michael Jordan. Over the decades, the Breakfast of Champions has celebrated achievement on the baseball diamond or in the stadium. (Boston Globe)
