McGwire, Mark
Mark McGwire is one swing away from the 500-home-run milestone, while Tony Gwynn is just two hits away from reaching 3,000. McGwire hit his 499th career home run and Tony Gwynn scored a grand slam and two singles in a thrilling game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the
McGwire, Mark
As the Major League Baseball trade deadline approaches, the St. Louis Cardinals made several moves to fortify their roster. Despite rumors swirling about potential deals, players like Darren Oliver and Anthony Mulholland (not mentioned in the text) remain with the team. Meanwhile, the Cardinals traded away Shawon Dunston to the
McGwire, Mark
St. Louis Cardinals' slugger Mark McGwire capped off the season with two monumental home runs, securing a 6-3 victory over the Montreal Expos and cementing his place in baseball history. With 70 home runs to his name, McGwire finished four ahead of Chicago Cubs' Sammy Sosa in the
McGwire, Mark
As the 1998 baseball season drew to a close, the sport was captivated by the long ball, with Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa pushing each other toward unprecedented heights. McGwire, with his impressive skills and aggressive mindset, became a trailblazer, refining the art of hitting home runs. Meanwhile, Sosa'
McGwire, Mark
The 1998 Home Run Record is still a subject of controversy, with Mark McGwire's record potentially needing an asterisk. In a pivotal game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers, a disputed home run call left both sides in a state of uncertainty. The ball, hit
McGwire, Mark
As the baseball season winds down, a spectacular home run duel is unfolding between Chicago Cubs' Sammy Sosa and St. Louis Cardinals' Mark McGwire. The two sluggers, once chasing Roger Maris's record, are now racing each other to shatter the mark. With just two weeks left
McGwire, Mark
Sammy Sosa's 62nd home run of the season marked a historic moment in baseball, tying Mark McGwire's record and cementing Sosa's place in the sport's annals. On a sunny afternoon at Wrigley Field, Sosa hit two powerful home runs, including a 480-foot
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Randy Johnson, a lefthander for the Houston Astros, pitched as if he were sick or something in their 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. Despite feeling unwell and being prepared to replace him by rookie Scott Elarton, Johnson told manager Larry Dierker he would try to pitch.
McGwire, Mark
As the summer of McGwire and Sosa faded into memory, the Houston Astros quietly cemented their position as a dominant force in Major League Baseball. With a resounding 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, Randy Johnson notched his eighth win in nine starts, tying a club record. The Astros&
McGwire, Mark
The 1998 National League MVP voting is on the horizon, with Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa emerging as top contenders for Roger Maris' single-season home run record of 61. However, the real debate revolves around the National League Most Valuable Player award, with multiple players having a strong case.
McGwire, Mark
Sammy Sosa's remarkable season reached new heights as he tied Mark McGwire for the major-league lead in home runs with his 54th of the season, helping the Chicago Cubs defeat Colorado 4-3 on Sunday. Sosa's performance, which included a towering 482-foot homer, moved the Cubs within
McGwire, Mark
Home run king Mark McGwire and his nemesis, Sammy Sosa, have each hit 53 home runs this season, racing towards Roger Maris' record of 61 home runs. McGwire's latest home run came in Pittsburgh, where he was showered with a curtain call from the crowd. Meanwhile, Sosa
