‘Pride of the Yankees’ book details how Hollywood shaped legend of Lou Gehrig

Gary Cooper became Lou Gehrig during production of the Hollywood classic “Pride of the Yankees.” A new book about the movie examines how Cooper’s transformation altered perceptions of the real Iron Horse.

Gary Cooper became Lou Gehrig during production of the Hollywood classic “Pride of the Yankees.” A new book about the movie examines how Cooper’s transformation altered perceptions of the real Iron Horse.

MLB scores: Jameson Taillon makes triumphant return from cancer surgery

Less than five weeks removed from surgery for testicular cancer, Taillon was back on the mound for the Pirates on Monday and beat the Rockies.

Less than five weeks removed from surgery for testicular cancer, Taillon was back on the mound for the Pirates on Monday and beat the Rockies.

Q&A with The Freeze, Braves superhero on fast track to internet stardom

The Atlanta Braves’ “Beat The Freeze” promotion went viral when a contestant fell face-first into the dirt just short of the tape. SN spoke with The Freeze about his origin story and his newfound success.

The Atlanta Braves’ “Beat The Freeze” promotion went viral when a contestant fell face-first into the dirt just short of the tape. SN spoke with The Freeze about his origin story and his newfound success.

MLB Draft 2017: The draft isn’t the destination, it’s beginning of the MLB journey

The journey of a first-round MLB Draft pick doesn’t end with the draft — it’s just the first chapter.

The journey of a first-round MLB Draft pick doesn’t end with the draft — it’s just the first chapter.

MLB Draft 2017: The draft isn’t the destination, it’s beginning of the MLB journey

The journey of a first-round MLB Draft pick doesn’t end with the draft — it’s just the first chapter.

The journey of a first-round MLB Draft pick doesn’t end with the draft — it’s just the first chapter.

Road to the College World Series: Florida on to Omaha after topping Wake Forest

Florida vs. Wake Forest was the final super regional series to finish. With the Gators moving on, the College World Series is now fully set.

Florida vs. Wake Forest was the final super regional series to finish. With the Gators moving on, the College World Series is now fully set.

Last-place Giants are built to win now, and doing anything but — so what now?

The Giants are an organization at a crossroads, but there are signs as to which way they’ll go.

The Giants are an organization at a crossroads, but there are signs as to which way they’ll go.

How the Blue Jays’ Devon Travis became one of MLB’s hottest hitters

To take a step forward, sometimes you have to take a step back. Not only is it wise philosophical advice, but in the case of the Blue Jays’ Devon Travis, those words of wisdom are quite literal.

To take a step forward, sometimes you have to take a step back. Not only is it wise philosophical advice, but in the case of the Blue Jays’ Devon Travis, those words of wisdom are quite literal.

Thank you, Nationals, for not giving in to baseball’s stupid unwritten rules

It finally happened. Somebody held a silly grudge, started drama on the diamond, and the other team didn’t retaliate. It’s a miracle.

It finally happened. Somebody held a silly grudge, started drama on the diamond, and the other team didn’t retaliate. It’s a miracle.

Yankees’ veterans relish their role as leaders of young clubhouse

New York’s elder statesmen are sharing their knowledge in a locker room filled with the Baby Bombers who make up MLB’s ninth-youngest team.

New York’s elder statesmen are sharing their knowledge in a locker room filled with the Baby Bombers who make up MLB’s ninth-youngest team.