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The 24 greatest rivalries in sports
Player rivalries come and go, but team rivalries can last generations. The best team rivalries create intense, electric atmospheres even when one team (or both teams) isn’t at its peak.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 3
Cubs legend Sammy Sosa’s message on Hall of Fame chances amid steroids link
The Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY is missing a few big names. Barry Bonds has the most homers in MLB history, Mark McGwire was the first man to his 62 in a season, and pitcher Roger Clemens has seven Cy Youngs.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 25
Sammy Sosa makes Cubs return after 21 years
For the first time in 21 years, Sammy Sosa was in the Chicago Cubs dugout on Tuesday as the team faced the Arizona Diamondbacks in a Cactus League game.
The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz
How many of the players in second place on each franchise's all-time home runs leaders list can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 19
Sammy Sosa Issues Heartfelt Apology to Chicago Cubs, Team Responds
The Chicago Cubs and Sammy Sosa haven't had a good relationship due to his steroid scandal in the 2000s. Sosa, one of the most decorated players in Cubs history, saved baseball during the 1998 season with Mark McGwire, putting together a home run race that had more coverage than nearly every sporting event ever.
MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / November 24
Hall of Fame Index: What about McGwire and Palmeiro 
How do we navigate through the PED mess? The topic of steroids is probably the most divisive topic in Hall of Fame circles. I suppose the Black Sox scandal impacts a few guys more directly and the recent death of Pete Rose has thrust that topic back to the forefront.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 25
Beyond the long ball: Aaron Judge's complete offensive dominance in 2024
New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge is performing at an insanely high level this season, but it's not just home runs.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 30
Five MLB storylines to watch in the coming weeks
There are still plenty of games left to be played before the end of the regular season. Let's take a look at five storylines to watch over the final few weeks.
Athletics News / Fastball on SI / June 26
Rookie Joins the Likes of Mark McGwire in Oakland Athletics History
The Oakland Athletics fell to the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night but the 7-5 loss was certainly a special night for A's rookie Armando Alvarez. The third baseman picked up his first career hit as part of a 3-for-4 night.
Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 24
One of the Most Memorable Games in Seattle Mariners' History Happened on This Day in 1997
On this date in 1997, Seattle Mariners' legend Randy Johnson surrendered one of the longest home runs you'll ever see to Mark McGwire of the Oakland Athletics.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 15, 2024
Sammy Sosa ditches interview after steroid question
Former Chicago Cub Sammy Sosa was one of the biggest superstars to ever don a uniform for Chicago’s North Side team. He helped carry the team and the sport of baseball back to prominence following the divisive 1994 player’s strike that cost Major League Baseball a huge chunk of its popularity.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / March 15, 2024
Watch: Former NL MVP has cringeworthy moment discussing alleged steroid use
Former NL MVP and longtime Chicago Cubs outfielder Sammy Sosa had an awkward exchange with a reporter Friday regarding his alleged steroid use.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / March 12, 2024
Now We’ve Got Mark McGwire in Cubs Gear
The Cubs have embraced one member of the 1998 home run race, just not the one who competed for them. Not long after former Cardinals icon Yadier Molina was photographed wearing a Cubs hat and shirt, Mark McGwire was spotted in Cubs gear on the Sloan Park backfields.
MLB News / Viva El Birdos / February 28, 2024
Bygone Birdos: The time Mark McGwire hit a 545-foot home run (2016)
Well, maybe. Editor’s note: In honor of having Alex Crisafulli on this upcoming episode of the Viva El Birdos podcast I thought it might be fun to re-publish some of his past work for those that might have not have gotten the chance to enjoy his writing.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / December 2, 2022
Man who caught Roger Maris' 61st home run baseball dies
Maris famously passed Babe Ruth in October 1961 to set a then-MLB single-season home-run record that stood until the famous chase of 1998 involving Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa. McGwire defeated Sosa by reaching 70 round-trippers but had his mark beaten by Barry Bonds when Bonds hit 73 homers in 2001.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / July 18, 2022
Cubs select Mason McGwire, son of slugger Mark McGwire, in 2022 MLB Draft
Mason McGwire, son of infamous slugger Mark McGwire, was drafted by the Chicago Cubs with the No. 233 pick.
Unexpected projects from "Saturday Night Live" alums
On occasion, “SNL” alums surprise us with the paths their careers have gone. Here are some surprising projects from folks who once upon a time were starring on “Saturday Night Live.”
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 15, 2020
Trevor Bauer backs Barry Bonds for Hall of Fame
One of the closing scenes of the ESPN 30 for 30 piece "Long Gone Summer" about the 1998 home run chase that starred Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa shows the St.
Which famous celebrities root for 49ers or Chiefs?
You know who’s really happy right now? Fans of the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs. After all, they are both in the Super Bowl. One of those fan bases may be disappointed in time, but right now everybody is just celebrating.
The 30 best second-half performances in MLB history
Here is a look at the greatest second-half performances in MLB history, including the mark that many of them stamped on the history of the game.
The best first-half MLB performances of all-time
The first half of the 2019 MLB season has had its fair share of outstanding performances. How do they stack up with the best starts in history? Here's a look at the best performances ever heading into the All-Star break.
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