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St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Mark McGwire gets a high five from Montreal Expos shortstop Orlando Cabrera as he rounds the bases after hitting his 70th home run in the seventh inning against the Montreal Expos, giving him a record 70 home runs on the year. McGwire hit his 69th earlier in the third inning. The Cardinals beat the Expos 6-3. AFP PHOTO/Peter NEWCOMB (Photo by PETER NEWCOMB / AFP) (Photo credit should read PETER NEWCOMB/AFP via Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals: Remembering when Mark McGwire became the Home Run King

Adam Taylor McKillop
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Chicago Cubs: Cameron Maybin a sneaky smart addition

Chicago Cubs: Yu Darvish unveils his 12th unique pitch

Chicago Cubs: Anthony Rizzo is right – nothing changes at all

CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 31: General view of the Chicago Cubs logo on the on deck circle prior to a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on August 31, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Chicago Cubs: 11,000 wins, A franchise standard

Bill Felber
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CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 29: Shogo Akiyama #4 of the Cincinnati Reds reacts after lining into a triple play in the seventh inning of the game against the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park on July 29, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds defeated the Cubs 12-7. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: The Kris Bryant triple play that wasn’t

Bill Felber
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PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 24: Kyle Hendricks #28 of the Chicago Cubs in action during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on September 24, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: Kyle Hendricks is a modern-day Greg Maddux

Sam Thomsen
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - AUGUST 03: Sergio Mitre of Toros de Tijuana pitches during the match between Toros de Tijuana and Diablos Rojos as part of the Liga Mexicana de Beisbol 2017 at Fray Nano Stadium on August 03, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/LatinContent via Getty Images)

Sergio Mitre arrested in Mexico on utterly heinous charges

David Hill
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CHICAGO - 1987: Andre Dawson #8 of the Chicago Cubs follows through on his swing during a game with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1987 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: The underrated Andre Dawson

David Hill
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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 28: Fans party on a balcony in Wrigleyville during Game Three of the 2016 World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians at Wrigley Field on October 28, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cleveland Indians defeated the Chicago Cubs 1-0. (Photo by Kena Krutsinger/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: Wrigleyville rooftops to allow fans during games

James Simmons
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 31: Addison Russell #27 of the Chicago Cubs stands in the dugout during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on August 31, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: Villainous Addison Russell signs with the Heroes in KBO

Manny Gómez
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RIVERDALE, GA - NOVEMBER 16: Colin Kaepernick looks on during his NFL workout held at Charles R Drew high school on November 16, 2019 in Riverdale, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: Finding Colin Kaepernick a job

David Hill
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The Chicago Cubs' Sammy Sosa stands with St. Louis Cardinal's first baseman Mark McGwire between pitches after Sosa singled in the second inning 28 May, 1999, at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. It was the first time the pair had played each other since last year's home run race. The Cubs won 6-3 with help from a home run from Sosa. AFP PHOTO/John ZICH (Photo by JOHN ZICH / AFP) (Photo credit should read JOHN ZICH/AFP via Getty Images)

3 Things you didn’t know about Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa HR chase

Manny Gómez
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Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs sprays fans with champagne 28 September after the Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 5-3 during a one game play-off at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL. The Cubs will take on the Atlanta Braves in the Divisional Series beginning 30 September. AFP PHOTO/John ZICH (Photo by JOHN ZICH / AFP) (Photo credit should read JOHN ZICH/AFP via Getty Images)

Sammy Sosa: When 60 homers were not enough

David Hill
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NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Jon Lester #34 of the Chicago Cubs in action against the New York Mets during the first inning of a game at Citi Field on August 29, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: To sell or not to sell

David Hill
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MESA, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 18: Jeremy Jeffress #24 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Chicago Cubs Photo Day on February 18, 2020 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: Jeremy Jeffress doing work, on offseason job

James Simmons
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ST LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 29: Ben Zobrist #18 of the Chicago Cubs delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals in the ninth inning at Busch Stadium on September 29, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs last pitch thrown by unexpected hurler

David Hill
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PEORIA, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 24: Javier Baez #9 of the Chicago Cubs bats against the Seattle Mariners during the MLB spring training game at Peoria Stadium on February 24, 2020 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: Javier Baez wans to ‘reach an agreement’ with the Cubs

Bill Felber
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Chicago Cubs' Sammy Sosa (L), shares a laugh with St. Louis Cardinals' first baseman Mark McGwire (R), after receiving a walk in the third inning. McGwire stayed at 63 home runs and Sosa stayed at 62 as neither had a home run in the 3-2 Chicago victory. AFP PHOTO/Peter NEWCOMB (Photo by PETER NEWCOMB / AFP) (Photo by PETER NEWCOMB/AFP via Getty Images)

MLB: ’30 for 30′ featuring Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa announced!

James Simmons
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CHICAGO, IL - MAY 6: Kerry Wood of the Chicago Cubs pitches during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros 06 May at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL. This was only Woods' fifth major league start as he tied the major league record with 20 strikeouts winning the game 2-0. (Photo credit should read DANIEL LIPPITT/AFP via Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: Kerry Wood’s 20-strikeout game

Manny Gómez
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NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Jon Lester #34 of the Chicago Cubs in action against the New York Mets during the first inning of a game at Citi Field on August 29, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: Jon Lester – Hall of Fame pitcher?

David Hill
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PEORIA, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 24: Infielder Anthony Rizzo #44 of the Chicago Cubs during the MLB spring training game against the Seattle Mariners at Peoria Stadium on February 24, 2020 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: Anthony Rizzo on pace to own MLB record

James Simmons
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CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 03: Anthony Rizzo #44 of the Chicago Cubs greets teammate Willson Contreras #40 after Contreras hit a three run home run in the 6th inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field on August 3, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: Team preview and prediction for 2020 season

Sean Basile
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CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 31: General view of the Chicago Cubs logo on the on deck circle prior to a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on August 31, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Chicago Cubs: Phil Cavarretta, a symbol of the franchise

James Simmons
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ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 27: Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs holds up the 'W' flag after winning the National League Central title against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on September 27, 2017 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: The all-time tournament

Bill Felber
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18 May 1994: Batter Tuffy Rhodes of the Chicago Cubs drops his bat and starts to run to first base after an at bat against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel/Allsport

Chicago Cubs: remembering opening day ’94 with Tuffy Rhodes

James Simmons
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CHICAGO, IL - CIRCA 1979: Dave Kingman #10 of the Chicago Cubs bats during an Major League Baseball game circa 1979 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. Kingman played for the Cubs from 1978-80. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

MLB Classic: Wrigley Field unconfined – Phillies 23, Cubs 22

Jeff Kallman
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 21: Craig Kimbrel #24 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after giving up a home run to Paul DeJong #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals during the ninth inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on September 21, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: Craig Kimbrel ready to return to form in 2020

David Hill
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