Pujols says he wants to stay with Cards Oct 30, 2009
But he added that "if they come tomorrow and say 'Albert, you know, we want to lock you up,' they know that we're open to that." Pujols also expressed his approval of the Cardinals naming Mark McGwire the team's new hitting instructor. Manager Tony La Russa said he consulted Pujols about McGwire before hiring the former single-season home run king. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Pujols wants to spend rest of career with Cards Oct 30, 2009
Pujols also shares his thoughts on Tony La Russa returning to manage again and Mark McGwire returning to the team as their new hitting coach. Pujols also praised the hiring of as the team's new hitting instructor. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Bad calls fail to sway Selig on expanded replay Oct 30, 2009
"The commissioner also said he likes the idea of a day World Series game but offered no indication it would happen.Asked to expand on earlier comments that he was happy to see Mark McGwire back in baseball as the St. Louis batting coach, Selig replied, "I know how badly the Cardinals want to do it. I know that Tony La Russa, who has been talking to me about it, has been working with him and how close they are. (ESPN -- Baseball)
BASEBALL FANS Oct 29, 2009
This will be only the second Series with two former season home runs leaders since 1975's faceoff between Cincinnati's Johnny Bench and Boston's Carl Yastrzemski, according to STATS LLC. The other was in 1989's Earthquake Series, when Oakland's Bash Brothers of Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire swept San Francisco and Kevin Mitchell. HonoluluAdvertiser. (Honolulu Advertiser)
If the U is underwhelming, I guess they just underwhelmed their way right into GT's end zone. ... Oct 28, 2009
Mark McGwire getting a paycheck from anything having to do with MLB is a JOKE.. Score: 32. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Selig welcomes Cardinals' hiring of McGwire Oct 28, 2009
Bud Selig welcomes St. Louis Cardinals' hiring of Mark McGwire - ESPN ... Tony La Russa believes Mark McGwire will improve St. Louis' offensive productionTags ... Tony La Russa believes Mark McGwire will improve St. Louis' offensive productionTags. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Miklasz: McGwire needs to talk Oct 28, 2009
Miklasz: Mark McGwire should unburden himself - Dan Patrick ... Miklasz: Mark McGwire should unburden himself ... Tony La Russa, left, with his new hitting coach Mark McGwire. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Schumaker excited about McGwire's hire Oct 28, 2009
ST. LOUIS -- Skip Schumaker knows better than any of his teammates what the Cardinals will be getting when Mark McGwire begins work as the club's new hitting coach. And he's excited. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Arangure: Thinking Manuel » Oct 28, 2009
MLB playoffs: Philadelphia Phillies' Charlie Manuel has thought out his postseason moves, writes Jorge Arangure Jr. - ESPN. Originally Published: October 27, 2009. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Power on display in World Series Oct 28, 2009
This will be only the second Series with two former season home runs leaders since 1975's faceoff between Cincinnati's Johnny Bench and Boston's Carl Yastrzemski, according to STATS LLC. The other was in 1989's Earthquake Series, when Oakland's Bash Brothers of Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire swept San Francisco and Kevin Mitchell. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
La Russa Back As Cardinals' Manager; Mcgwire Named Hitting Coach Oct 27, 2009
The club also named Mark McGwire as hitting coach, replacing Hal McRae, who had been with the club since 2005. "We're replacing a man I have great respect for. It's not anything that Hal [did]," said LaRussa, who also announced the rest of the coaching staff will remain the same, including pitching coach Dave Duncan. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Yanks victory crushes Giants in NYC ratings rout Oct 27, 2009
Out of the game since 2001, Mark McGwire has a choice now that he's back -- to either address the PED issue or to remain silent. Winning back-to-back titles would be wonderful, but the Phillies believe this is just the beginning. (ESPN -- Baseball)
McGwire to join La Russa, Cards Oct 27, 2009
Tony La Russa believes Mark McGwire will improve St. Louis' offensive productionTags ... Tony La Russa believes Mark McGwire will improve St. Louis' offensive productionTags ... Kevin Wheeler on Mark McGwire returning to the Cardinals as hitting coachTags. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Cardinals call news conference Oct 27, 2009
Daily Journal Online - Park Hills, MO. Cardinals manager Tony La Russa in the dugout during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Colorado Rockies at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
La Russa returns -- with McGwire Oct 27, 2009
Mark McGwire is back in baseball, reunited with Tony La Russa as the St. Louis Cardin 000024CA als' hitting coach ... Mark McGwire is back in baseball, reunited with Tony La Russa as the St. Louis Cardinals' hitting coach. (News & Observer -- Sports)
La Russa agrees to one-year extension Oct 27, 2009
At a news conference dominated by talk of the Redbirds' new hitting coach, Mark McGwire, the more pivotal news almost certainly was that La Russa and pitching coach Dave Duncan will once again wear the "birds on the bat" for the '10 season. Every coach except hitting coach Hal McRae will return, including bench coach Joe Pettini, infield/third-base coach Jose Oquendo, outfield/first-base coach Dave McKay and bullpen coach Marty Mason. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
La Russa returning; McGwire joining him Oct 27, 2009
As the the manager spoke about his decision, he confirmed that Mark McGwire will replace Hal McRae as Cardinals hitting coach. That will be the only change to La Russa's staff, as all of the other coaches -- including pitching coach Dave Duncan -- will return. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Mark McGwire Oct 27, 2009
Posted: Monday October 26, 2009 11:36AM; Updated: Monday October 26, 2009 9:14PM. La Russa agrees to one-year deal; McGwire hired as hitting coach. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
McGwire joins Cards as La Russa's hitting coach Oct 27, 2009
Tony La Russa agrees to one-year deal; Mark McGwire hired - MLB - SI.com ... Tony La Russa has reunited with Mark McGwire for the 2010 season ... ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Mark McGwire is back in baseball, reunited with Tony La Russa as the St. Louis Cardinals' hitting coach. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
McGwire back in baseball Oct 27, 2009
Mark McGwire is back in baseball, reunited with Tony La Russa as the St. Louis Cardinals' hitting coach ... McGwire joins Cards as La Russa's hitting coach Articles (10-26) 13:26 PDT ST. LOUIS, (AP) -- Mark McGwire is back in baseball, reunited with Tony La Russa as the St. Louis Cardinals' hitting coach. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Return to baseball is good for Big Mac Oct 27, 2009
Mark McGwire might have taken a baby step toward the Hall of Fame by returning to the public eye as the St. Louis Cardinals' hitting coach. He might take a bigger step if he acknowledges he used performance-enhancing drugs (beyond androstenedione) to further his career and break Roger Maris' record. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Ratto on Big Mac Oct 27, 2009
(10-25) 17:40 PDT -- With all due respect to Quarterback Roulette, the stealth big story of the day is a report that Mark McGwire is about to become a public figure again ... Articles With all due respect to Quarterback Roulette, the stealth big story of the day is a report that Mark McGwire is about to become a public figure again. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
LaRussa back, McGwire to be Cardinals' hitting coach Oct 27, 2009
Former slugger and homerun record-breaker Mark McGwire is returning to the as the team s hitting coach ... "Nobody ; has worked harder than Mark McGwire.". (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
La Russas StL Return with New Coach McGwire Oct 27, 2009
Tony La Russa formalized his 2010 return as St. Louis Cardinals manager, adding Mark McGwire as the clubs new hitting coach ... Former slugger Mark McGwire was announced as the Cardinals new hitting coach, replacing the fired Hal McRae. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
GAME ON! Is McGwire a good choice as Cardinals coach? Oct 27, 2009
Esteemed baseball writer Rick Hummel of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch says it that the Cardinals to have hired Mark McGwire as their batting coach, but I'm not so sure. McGwire was and there's certainly reason to believe that even that so-so number was pumped up via the pharmacy. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mike Smith considering changes after loss to Cowboys leaves Falcons 2 games behind Saints Oct 27, 2009
CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer. 3:11 AM EDT, October 27, 2009. (FOX61, CT)
Cardinals Schedule Midday News Conference Oct 27, 2009
Washington - The St. Louis Cardinals have scheduled a midday news conference amid reports that Tony La Russa will return for a 15th season as manager, and possibly bring Mark McGwire as hitting coach. The Monday news conference is at 11 a.m. CDT at Busch Stadium. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Sources: La Russa will return, McGwire to coach Oct 26, 2009
Mark McGwire, the former Cardinals slugger, will replace him, a source told ESPN.. La Russa's new contract is for one year, plus a mutual option for 2011 -- meaning either he or the Cardinals can walk away after next year, sources told Olney. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Report: McGwire to rejoin Cardinals as hitting coach Oct 26, 2009
Mark McGwire, who retired in 2001, has been out of the public eye since his 2005 testimony before a congressional committee investigating steroids in baseball. Tony La Russa is returning to manage the St. Louis Cardinals and might bring Mark McGwire with him. (The Clarion-Ledger)
La Russa: 'Closer' to decision; McGwire next? Oct 26, 2009
There was a report, too, Mark McGwire might join him as a coach. La Russa told the Associated Press in a telephone interview before boarding a plane that discussions were ongoing, and that he was planning to attend a Bruce Springsteen concert later that evening. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Indians opt to go with Acta as manager Oct 26, 2009
Tony La Russa has agreed to return for a 15th season as Cardinals manager, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported, and he might bring Mark McGwire with him as batting coach. The newspaper said hitting coach Hal McRae had been notified last week that his contract wouldn t be renewed. (Boston Globe)
McGwire could be next hitting coach Oct 26, 2009
Tony La Russa was expected to return as the Cardinals' skipper, but he could have a new hitting coach in slugger Mark McGwire. According to ESPN.com's Buster Olney, La Russa has signed a multi-year contract to return. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Youth sports is an enterprise worthy of a bailout Oct 22, 2009
They won't get nearly as much time or attention as Roger Clemens, Mark McGwire, Jose Canseco and a handful of other disgraced pro stars did when they stopped by to talk about steroid use, and that's a shame. Because the danger facing sports at the youth level isn't about image, but survival. (FindLaw News)
More of this story Oct 15, 2009
Jose Canseco blasted a tape measure homerun in game four and Carney Lansford, Mark McGwire and Ricky Henderson were also big offensive weapons for the A's. Tony Fernandez batted. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
La Russas Cardinals Contract History Oct 14, 2009
Following the acquisition of La Russas former star Mark McGwire from Oakland midway through the 1997 season, the slugger was warmly embraced by the city and fans. In September, 1997, McGwire signed a new three-year contract with the Cardinals. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Gonzalez's name etched in playoffs lore Oct 14, 2009
The Official Site of the Florida Marlins. Shortstop is in elite company to hit walk-off homer in Fall Classic. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Megliola: Angels steal bases; Sox steal hearts Oct 9, 2009
You wouldn't blame them if they took the Mark McGwire stand: We're Not Here to Talk About The Past. But to their credit, the Angels have talked about the past, mostly in the context that it has nothing to do with the present. (Canton Journal, MA)
Roger's Ramblings Oct 8, 2009
He tied Mark McGwire (See any irony there. for eighth all time for home runs with 583. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Pujols stuck on 47 homers since Sept. 9 Oct 7, 2009
Pujols, the franchise s first home run king since Mark McGwire hit 65 in 1999, won t use the weather as an excuse. He said he could have hit 50 homers with no problem if he elected to swing for the fences and forget about finishing with a high average, something he was unwilling to do. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Phillies' Romero needs surgery, out 4-6 months Oct 7, 2009
He was suspended after testing positive for androstenedione, a substance that Mark McGwire used in the 1990s that was later banned by baseball. The Phillies host the on Wednesday in the opener of their best-of-five division series. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
A-Rod homers twice in 10-run inning Oct 5, 2009
The second homer tied Rodriguez with Mark McGwire for eighth place at 583. The previous AL record of six RBIs in an inning was accomplished 12 times, last by Boston's David Ortiz on Aug. 12 last year. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Yanks set club record with 243rd homer Oct 5, 2009
Later in the inning, Rodriguez hit a grand slam, pulling even with Mark McGwire for eighth place on the all-time list with No. 583. The drive also gave Rodriguez 30 homers and 100 RBIs in a season that started late for the slugger due to hip surgery. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Fan reaches incredible attendance feat Oct 3, 2009
"I saw Roger Maris homer the year he beat [Babe] Ruth's record, and I saw Mark McGwire homer the year he bested Maris, and I saw Barry Bonds get a "splash hit" homer the year he topped McGwire. ... Sorry I missed Babe.". Salvo provides this autobiographical insight: "There comes with this, an intimacy with big cities, hotel rooms, rental cars, parking lots, freeways, traffic jams, toll booths, jet lag, vendors, beggars, scalpers, drunks, bad food and worse music. "None of that is as irritating... (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Carpenter sets RBI mark for Cards hurlers Oct 2, 2009
In that same game, Mark McGwire hit the 58th and 59th home runs of his record-breaking season. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Carpenter knocks in six for 17th win Oct 2, 2009
In that same game, Mark McGwire hit the 58th and 59th home runs of his record-breaking season. For Carpenter, typically known as a light hitter even for a pitcher, the game was a continuation of a recent trend. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Time running out in Cards' All-Time 9 voting Sep 16, 2009
Names like Mark McGwire 0000312E , Willie McGee, Ken Boyer and Scott Rolen would all be left out if the voting ended now. But it doesn't, and that's where you can still come in. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
A's making splash in 'All-Time 9s' debate Sep 16, 2009
At first base, can Mark McGwire or Jason Giambi overtake Hall of Famer Jimmie Foxx. Foxx leads by about 2,000 votes. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Power-pop vets team up for Baseball Project Sep 15, 2009
The Baseball Project just recorded a new second volume, but the bulk of its material will come from the debut, which featured songs such as the Paisley Underground throwback "Jackie's Lament," country rocker "Satchel Paige Said," '60s psych-pop tune "Sometimes I Dream of Willie Mays" and "Broken Man," which delves into Mark McGwire and steroids. One highlight is "," a country two-step about the day the former Pirates pitcher lost his perfect game in the 13th inning. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Rockies likely to use Young at second in SF Sep 15, 2009
Giambi, who credited Mark McGwire with teaching him early in his career with the Athletics, said he's happy to help a player who should have a bright career. "I love his game," Giambi said. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Pujols homers twice, Wainwright wins 18th Sep 11, 2009
Pujols tied Mark McGwire s franchise mark with 10 multihomer games in a season and has put up MVP-like numbers by hitting. 331 with 124 RBIs. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Fans can make final push for Braden Sep 10, 2009
Past winners of the award, named for the legendary baseball union leader, include Torii Hunter, Albert Pujols, Jim Thome, John Smoltz, Mike Sweeney, Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Eric Davis and Paul Molitor. is a national writer for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Blyleven:Albert Pujols the modern-day Babe Sep 3, 2009
But of the current so-called steroid era, I only compared him to Ken Griffey, Jr. The others big sluggers from this era Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, etc. I wont include in this discussion. (MSNBC -- Sports)
A-Rod notches 2,500th career hit Sep 3, 2009
He owns 576 career home runs, good for ninth place on baseball's all-time list, with Mark McGwire next, at 583. Since breaking into the Major Leagues as an 18-year-old with the Mariners in 1994, Rodriguez has had three 200-hit seasons, but none since a 201-hit campaign in 2001 with the Rangers. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
A-Rod gives anti-PED talk to students Sep 2, 2009
Cummings held the congressional panel hearings about steroids in sports in March 2005 that included Mark McGwire, Rafael Palmeiro, Sammy Sosa, Jose Canseco and Curt Schilling. "I am extremely pleased that Alex Rodriguez reached out to me to join the Powered by Me! team to spread the word to our student-athletes about the dangers of steroid use." Cummings said in a statement. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
POSNANSKI: It's time to forgive Rose for his sins against baseball Aug 29, 2009
The BBWAA can be a pious bunch -- just ask Mark McGwire. And the current Hall of Famers have very mixed views about Rose. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Pena having a powerful but odd year Aug 28, 2009
Mark McGwire did it four times and Barry Bonds did it once ... " MORE HOMERS THAN SINGLES Two players have hit at least as many home runs as singles, while hitting at least 30 home runs, in a single season. Mark McGwire did it four times. Rays first baseman Carlos Pena had 37 home runs and 35 singles through Aug. 27. PLAYERYEARHRsSINGLESDIFF. Mark McGwire199539327 Mark McGwire199870619 Mark McGwire199965587 Mark McGwire200032320 Barry Bonds2001734924 Pena just smiled when asked about the stat... (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
* Yanks knock Becketts Sox off Aug 25, 2009
He has 575 career homers, eight shy of Mark McGwire for eighth on the career list. It put the Yankees ahead by 7-3, the Red Sox having scored in the fourth when Cano overran a pop-up by Varitek in short right field that clanged off the heel of his glove. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Pujols secures fifth 40-homer season Aug 24, 2009
Pujols, Mark McGwire, Johnny Mize, Rogers Hornsby and Jim Edmonds are the only players to hit 40 in a season for the Cardinals. Pujols is the 20th player in Major League history with five 40-homer seasons, according to baseball-reference. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Pieces coming together Aug 16, 2009
Did anyone else notice what a fine job St. Louis did during All-Star week pretending Mark McGwire never existed. Big Mac was like a Russian leader erased from the Kremlin walls when the midsummer classic came to the city by the Arch. (Boston Globe)
Miller getting it done in Cards' 'pen Aug 15, 2009
The club record is 10, set by Mark McGwire in 1998. Pujols also needs one more double for 30 on the season, which would tie him with Lou Gehrig for the most seasons (nine) with a 300 batting average, 30 home runs, 30 doubles and 100 RBIs. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
SABINO: The Rangers are in unfamiliar territory -- the wild-card race Aug 12, 2009
The next day (Sunday) Rodriguez moved into sole possession of ninth place, with his 574th career shot, nine behind Mark McGwire in eighth. Best Stats of the Week. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Selig can alter legacy Aug 11, 2009
We have known for a long time that every important slugger of the past 10 years is tainted and that every single player -- Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa and Barry Bonds -- to have hit more than Maris' 61 homers or Aaron's 755 was a cheat. The latest revelations about David Ortiz only reinforce the belief that historians will have to look long and hard to find any player of this era who is devoid of suspicion. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Case puts light on gray area of doping Aug 9, 2009
After all, home run king Mark McGwire had been caught several years before with a similar compound, a discovery that forever tar nished his crown. We went out of our way to advise athletes that this phenomenon with supplements was going on and that they should really not be taking them because they ran the risk of testing positive, said Dr. Gary Wadler, chairman of the Prohibited List and Methods Subcommittee of the World Anti-Doping Agency, an independent body that regularly publishes a list of... (Boston Globe)
•Selfishness to blame for baseball's demise Aug 7, 2009
I do remember Mark McGwire knocking two out that day, so I'm confident this had to have been either the summer of 2000 or 2001. In other words, not recently. (The Daily Journal)
Holliday cleaning up as Cardinal Aug 7, 2009
Over the winter, Holliday worked out with Mark McGwire. As he worked with Big Mac, Holliday made a tweak to his swing that he wishes he hadn't. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
