Sarah Langs continues MLB research on Lou Gehrig Day despite ALS diagnosis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 4:15 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
On June 2, 2026, Sarah Langs, Senior Manager at MLB.com, marked Lou Gehrig Day by continuing her extensive work in baseball research, despite living with ALS since 2021. Langs has seen approximately 99 percent of MLB games this season and remains a vital resource for writers and reporters, providing them with in-depth stats and insights. Her commitment to her role and her quick analysis of games exemplify her enduring passion for baseball, even as she navigates the challenges of her condition. Langs’ contributions are characterized by a relentless pursuit of information and an extraordinary attention to detail.
- •Langs estimated she has watched 99% of live MLB action this season.
- •She has been diagnosed with ALS, which progressively affects motor functions.
- •Langs continues to produce insightful statistical content for MLB writers.
- •She adapts her work process using technology to watch multiple games simultaneously.
- •Her contributions highlight the intersection of sports research and personal advocacy.
- 4:15 PMYahoo Sports — On Lou Gehrig Day, as always, Sarah Langs is working
"The MLB researcher extraordinaire, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2021, is both a spokesperson for the disease and "better at the job than she's ever been."
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