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Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jac Caglianone gets called up & Shohei Ohtani falls asleep mid-World Series rematch
Could the best hitter on the Kansas City Royals have been sitting in the minor leagues this season? Everyone is about to find out as one of the top prospects in baseball, Jac Caglianone, gets the call. Jake and Jordan reflect on his impressive collegiate career and discuss how it may translate in the majors. Advertisement Even some of the best athletes in the world get sleepy at work. Shohei Ohtani was caught falling asleep in the dugout during a World Series rematch vs. the New York Yankees this weekend. Jake, who may or may not have slept through his alarm before recording this episode, has some (hypocritical?) thoughts on what happened in LA. A full weekend of baseball with sweeps, mops and even some college drama occurred. The guys give a full recap on all that happened in the world of baseball. Start off your week with the Baseball Bar-B-Cast Jac Caglianone gets called up Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images (Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images) (1:51) - How Sweep It Is (2:46) - Blue Jays mop A's (10:18) - Brewers sweep Phillies Advertisement (20:02) - Mets sweep Rockies (24:11) - Orioles sweep White Sox (30:44) - Tigers over Royals (32:40) - Jac Calgianone called up (37:35) - Mariners over Twins (41:07) - Nats over Diamonbacks (44:57) - Dodgers over Yankees (51:48) - Shohei falls asleep (55:02) - Turbo Mode (1:05:18) - College Baseball (1:09:24) - Lou Gehrig Day Follow the show on X at @CespedesBBQ Follow Jake @Jake_Mintz Follow Jordan @J_Shusterman_ 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTube Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
The story behind the No. 4 patch worn by Yankees and Dodgers in Los Angeles
Image Source: Getty On June 1, 2025, the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers wore special No. 4 patches on their jerseys at Dodger Stadium to remember baseball hero Lou Gehrig. This was part of the fifth yearly Lou Gehrig Day, a big baseball event to tell people about Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, called Lou Gehrig's Disease. It brings fans and players together for an important reason. Yankees and Dodgers honor Lou Gehrig with No. 4 patch The No. 4 patch on the Yankees' and Dodgers' jerseys was a special way to show love for Lou Gehrig, a great Yankees player. On June 1, 2025, both teams wore it during their game in Los Angeles, using the Yankees' blue style. The Yankees didn't play on June 2, the real Lou Gehrig Day, so they celebrated early. All baseball players, coaches, and umpires wore the patch on the top left side of their uniforms. Many also wore red '4-ALS' wristbands to help ALS research. Special bases and scorecards were used, and stadiums showed a bright '4' logo. ALS hurts about 20,000 Americans and has no cure yet. The patch honors Gehrig and raises money for research. The Yankees and Dodgers showed how baseball remembers Gehrig and fights ALS, bringing everyone together to work for a future where ALS can be treated and people can live better. Also Read: Why is everyone suddenly talking about Dillon Dingler as the reason behind Detroit's unexpected MLB dominance? The legacy of Lou Gehrig and the fight against ALS Lou Gehrig, called the Iron Horse, was a baseball star who made many people happy. Starting June 1, 1925, he played 2,130 games in a row for the Yankees, a record for over 50 years. He won six World Series and two best player awards, but ALS stopped him in 1939. He died on June 2, 1941, at age 37. His 'Luckiest Man' speech on July 4, 1939, at Yankee Stadium showed his big heart. Baseball started Lou Gehrig Day in 2021 to honor him and talk about ALS. In 2025, selling signed cards helped raise money for the Sean M. Healey & AMG Center for ALS. Players like Sam Hilliard, whose family knows ALS, wore special gear to help. The No. 4 patch keeps Gehrig's memory alive and supports research. The No. 4 patch is a big sign of Lou Gehrig's amazing life and bravery. Worn by the Yankees and Dodgers in Los Angeles, it was part of a big baseball effort to honor him. Baseball held events and showed videos, like one by reporter Sarah Langs, who has ALS. The patch connects baseball's past with its goal to help ALS patients. The Yankees and Dodgers showed they care by wearing it. Lou Gehrig Day gives hope to people with ALS and their families, showing we can make progress.
Chicago Tribune
2 days ago
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Photos: Chicago Cubs take the series with a 7-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds
Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 7-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on Sunday, June 1, 2025. MLB players wore jersey patches with No. 4 in honor of Lou Gehrig Day.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Why the Yankees and Dodgers are wearing No. 4 Sunday in L.A.
LOS ANGELES – Ahead of MLB's official Lou Gehrig Day, the Yankees and Dodgers wore his No. 4 on their jerseys during Sunday's game at Dodger Stadium. The Yankees are off Monday, celebrated as Lou Gehrig Day around baseball, designed to raise awareness and funding for research ALS. Advertisement Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, later to be known as 'Lou Gehrig's Disease' took the Hall of Fame Yankee first baseman's life on June 2, 1941, at age 37. Sunday marked the 100th anniversary of the start of Gehrig's famous streak of playing in 2,130 consecutive games. According to MLB, all players, managers, coaches and umpires will wear the No. 4 decal on the uniform front, and '4-ALS'' wristbands will be available to be worn in-game. Gehrig's No. 4 became the first to be retired by the Yankees, in a ceremony at the original Yankee Stadium on July 4, 1939, at which time the Iron Horse gave his impromptu 'Luckiest Man' speech. This article originally appeared on Why the Yankees and Dodgers are wearing No. 4 Sunday in L.A.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
The ALS Association Teams Up with MLB Pitcher Aaron Nola to #StrikeOutALS and Recognize 5th Annual Lou Gehrig Day
Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Continues Support of Fight Against ALS in Honor of Late Uncle ARLINGTON, Va., May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The ALS Association is recognizing the 5th annual Lou Gehrig Day, taking place June 2nd at baseball parks across the country. Lou Gehrig Day honors the legacy of the legendary first baseman, who was diagnosed with ALS at the height of his playing career. He died on June 2, 1941, just two years after his diagnosis. Sadly, ALS is still 100% fatal and can strike anyone at any time. As part of the nationwide effort, the ALS Association will be partnering with baseball teams across the country to host events commemorating Lou Gehrig Day. These events may include pre-game ceremonies, special on-field presentations, guest speakers and fundraising initiatives. "Lou Gehrig Day is an important opportunity to remind baseball fans around the country about the urgent need for a cure for ALS," said Brian Frederick, chief marketing and communications officer for the ALS Association. "Lou was an incredible player who inspired millions but could not beat this fatal disease. With the public's help, we can turn ALS from fatal to livable and then cure it. We have an amazing community of people living with ALS and their loved ones and they need our support." For the second consecutive season, the ALS Association is teaming up with Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola to raise awareness of ALS and support research and care through the the Big League Impact campaign. Nola is donating $1,500 for every strikeout he records to the ALS Association, a $500 increase from last season's $1,000 per strikeout commitment. The cause remains deeply personal to him after losing his uncle, Alan Andries, to ALS in 2021. In recognition of his ongoing advocacy, Nola was recently named a 2025 Philanthropy Award Winner by the Major League Baseball Players Trust, which awarded a $10,000 grant in his honor to the ALS Association. Nola was recognized for his dedication to ALS research and his charitable efforts supporting veterans. "We are grateful to Aaron and everyone in baseball who supports the fight against ALS," said Larry Falivena, a person living with ALS who serves on the ALS Association Board of Trustees. "We may support different teams on the field, but off the field, we are all dedicated to making ALS livable and then curing it. We have made great strides in ALS research and care since Lou Gehrig was diagnosed and we have to keep the momentum going." The ALS Association encourages fans, players, and organizations to join the fight against ALS by finding a Lou Gehrig Day game in their community by visiting or by joining Aaron and his campaign to Strike Out ALS at Together, we can honor Lou Gehrig's legacy, cheer for our beloved teams and make ALS History. About ALS ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Eventually, people with ALS lose the ability to initiate and control muscle movement, which often leads to total paralysis and death within two to five years of diagnosis. For unknown reasons, veterans are more likely to develop ALS than the general population. About the ALS Association The ALS Association is the largest philanthropic funder of ALS research in the world. The Association funds global research collaborations, assists people with ALS and their families through its nationwide network of care and certified clinical care centers, and advocates for better public policies for people with ALS. The ALS Association is working to make ALS a livable disease while urgently searching for new treatments and a cure. For more information about the ALS Association, visit our website at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE The ALS Association Melden Sie sich an, um Ihr Portfolio aufzurufen.
