Jayson Stark was 16 years into what is now a 46-year Hall of Fame baseball-writing career when he walked into Baltimore’s Camden Yards on the night of Sept. 6, 1995, knowing exactly what was about to happen and having no idea what to expect. Baseball’s ...

On June 1, 1925, Yankees manager Miller Huggins sent a young Lou Gehrig into the game as a pinch hitter for Pee Wee Wanninger. The next day, Gehrig would be inserted into the regular lineup to replace starting first baseman Wally Pipp,

Sept. 6 (UPI) --On this date in history: In 1522, one of Ferdinand Magellan's five ships -- the Vittoria -- arrived at Sanlucar de Barrameda in Spain, completing the first circumnavigation of the world. In 1620, 149 Pilgrims set sail from England aboard ...

BALTIMORE (AP) — Cal Ripken Jr. had some help for his lap around Camden Yards this time. The Hall of Fame shortstop sat atop a red convertible while riding from the right-field corner across the outfield warning track and eventually down to home plate.

On September 6, 1995, Cal Ripken Jr. played his 2,131st consecutive game, breaking a record Lou Gehrig set more than half a century earlier. This Saturday marks 30 years since that historic moment, and the Baltimore Orioles are celebrating the milestone.

Today’s Sports Highlight in History: In 1995, Cal Ripken played in his 2,131st consecutive major league game to surpass Lou Gehrig’s 56-year record. Ripken received a 22-minute standing ovation and later hit a homer in Baltimore’s 4-2 win over California