Articles related to "Sammy Sosa"
Sammy Sosa Accused of Using Steroids
For Sammy Sosa 1998 was a leap year. He leaped 66 times from home plate to run the bases freely, untouched and with a radiant smile that captivated America.
sammy sosa • steroid used in baseball • sammy sosa used steroids • sammy sosa homeruns • sammy's espn highlights
For Sammy Sosa 1998 was a leap year. He leaped 66 times from home plate to run the bases freely, untouched and with a radiant smile that captivated America.
sammy sosa • steroid used in baseball • sammy sosa used steroids • sammy sosa homeruns • sammy's espn highlights
MLB Quickhits, February 2, 2007
Barry Bonds, San Francisco Giants, Sammy Sosa and Texas Rangers, Roger Clemens undecided, Mike Matheny injury and other updates.
barry bonds • roger clemens • curt schilling • mike matheny • sammy sosa
Barry Bonds, San Francisco Giants, Sammy Sosa and Texas Rangers, Roger Clemens undecided, Mike Matheny injury and other updates.
barry bonds • roger clemens • curt schilling • mike matheny • sammy sosa
Sammy Sosa and the Hall of Fame
Sammy Sosa, one of the golden boys of the Steroid Era, recently surpassed the 600 home run mark, prompting debate over his status for the Baseball Hall of Fame.
barry bonds • steroids • sammy sosa • hank aaron • hall of fame
Sammy Sosa, one of the golden boys of the Steroid Era, recently surpassed the 600 home run mark, prompting debate over his status for the Baseball Hall of Fame.
barry bonds • steroids • sammy sosa • hank aaron • hall of fame
Sammy Sosa Approaches 600 Homers
As Barry Bonds nears the all-time home run mark, another controversial but legendary hitter approaches a pretty impressive milestone of his own: 600 home runs.
sammy sosa • 600 home runs • 600 home run club • sammy sosa steroids • sammy sosa texas rangers
As Barry Bonds nears the all-time home run mark, another controversial but legendary hitter approaches a pretty impressive milestone of his own: 600 home runs.
sammy sosa • 600 home runs • 600 home run club • sammy sosa steroids • sammy sosa texas rangers
Sammy Sosa, Ken Griffey & 600 HRs
Not long after Sammy Sosa became just the fifth member of the 600 home run club, everybody turned their eyes to the next man up: Ken Griffey, who now needs just 16 more.
ken griffey • 600 home runs • sammy sosa • 600 home run club • 600 career home runs
Not long after Sammy Sosa became just the fifth member of the 600 home run club, everybody turned their eyes to the next man up: Ken Griffey, who now needs just 16 more.
ken griffey • 600 home runs • sammy sosa • 600 home run club • 600 career home runs
The Evolution of Sport
Commentary on how contemporary athletes are increasingly able to defy time, and the risks this can entail, particularly in the sport of boxing.
sports • athletes • aging • tiger woods • mark mcgwire
Commentary on how contemporary athletes are increasingly able to defy time, and the risks this can entail, particularly in the sport of boxing.
sports • athletes • aging • tiger woods • mark mcgwire
Chicago Cubs Hitting Records
Here are the best hitters to play for that team which currently spends it's summers in the friendly confines of Wrigley Field.
chicago cubs player records • chicago cubs team records • chicago cubs player statistics • chicago cubs team statistics • chicago cubs all time records
Here are the best hitters to play for that team which currently spends it's summers in the friendly confines of Wrigley Field.
chicago cubs player records • chicago cubs team records • chicago cubs player statistics • chicago cubs team statistics • chicago cubs all time records
Just How Great is A-Rod's April?
April is the cruelest month, or so wrote T.S. Eliot. For an embattled New York Yankee, however, April has been the most forgiving 30 days on the entire calendar.
alex rodriguez • a-rod • alex rodriguez april • a-rod april • a-rod april 2007
April is the cruelest month, or so wrote T.S. Eliot. For an embattled New York Yankee, however, April has been the most forgiving 30 days on the entire calendar.
alex rodriguez • a-rod • alex rodriguez april • a-rod april • a-rod april 2007
LaRussa Arrested for Drunk Driving
The last 24 hours in baseball have been exciting: the Yankees did not extend A-Rod's huge contract, Brian McCann gets big bucks, and La Russa falls asleep at the wheel.
larussa drunk driving arrest • tony larussa dui arrest • tony larussa dwi arrest • braves sign brian mccann • brian mccann contract braves
The last 24 hours in baseball have been exciting: the Yankees did not extend A-Rod's huge contract, Brian McCann gets big bucks, and La Russa falls asleep at the wheel.
larussa drunk driving arrest • tony larussa dui arrest • tony larussa dwi arrest • braves sign brian mccann • brian mccann contract braves
Steroids' Effect on Baseball
Sammy Sosa was just another superstar who was headed to Cooperstown until someone leaked a 2003 anonymous drug testing report which cited a failed test by Sosa.
steroids in baseball • reasons against accepting performance-enhancing dr • steroid's impact on baseball's history books • steroids eliminating the integrity of baseball • sammy sosa taking steroids
Sammy Sosa was just another superstar who was headed to Cooperstown until someone leaked a 2003 anonymous drug testing report which cited a failed test by Sosa.
steroids in baseball • reasons against accepting performance-enhancing dr • steroid's impact on baseball's history books • steroids eliminating the integrity of baseball • sammy sosa taking steroids
Barry Bonds, Steroids and Homers
Will nothing stop Barry Bonds? Fans, players and managers alike want Bonds out of the game, but commissioner Selig might be too late to stop him from breaking the record
barry bonds home run record • bud selig following bonds • home run record • hank aaron • sammy sosa
Will nothing stop Barry Bonds? Fans, players and managers alike want Bonds out of the game, but commissioner Selig might be too late to stop him from breaking the record
barry bonds home run record • bud selig following bonds • home run record • hank aaron • sammy sosa
Baseball and Steroids
Once thought to be limited to just a handful of Major League players, baseball's steroid scandal has proven to be a big, widespread problem that just won't go away.
baseball and steroids • baseball's steroid scandal • steroids in baseball • baseball human growth hormone • mark mcgwire
Once thought to be limited to just a handful of Major League players, baseball's steroid scandal has proven to be a big, widespread problem that just won't go away.
baseball and steroids • baseball's steroid scandal • steroids in baseball • baseball human growth hormone • mark mcgwire
Baseball's Ongoing Steroid Problem
From the Congressional Hearings to the recent arrest of a Mets' employee who claims to have dealt steroids to players, the MLB's biggest headache just won't go away.
baseball steroids • mlb steroids • human growth hormone • baseball hgh steroids • sammy sosa
From the Congressional Hearings to the recent arrest of a Mets' employee who claims to have dealt steroids to players, the MLB's biggest headache just won't go away.
baseball steroids • mlb steroids • human growth hormone • baseball hgh steroids • sammy sosa
Brown Rage
Kevin Brown is as intense as they come. When the Yankees obtained his contract from the Los Angeles Dodgers, they knew what they were getting. They were getting a pitcher who wants to win as much as anyone who ever played the game.
kevin brown • brown • yankees • world series • sammy sosa
Kevin Brown is as intense as they come. When the Yankees obtained his contract from the Los Angeles Dodgers, they knew what they were getting. They were getting a pitcher who wants to win as much as anyone who ever played the game.
kevin brown • brown • yankees • world series • sammy sosa
Fifty Home Runs Not What it Used to Be
Though 50 home runs is still a magical number, much of its luster has been rubbed off with the cloud of performance-enhancing drugs.
steroids • performance-enchancing drugs • 50 home runs • barry bonds • mark mcgwire
Though 50 home runs is still a magical number, much of its luster has been rubbed off with the cloud of performance-enhancing drugs.
steroids • performance-enchancing drugs • 50 home runs • barry bonds • mark mcgwire
It was Always Roger's
The record was always Roger’s, or at least it was his ever since October 1, 1961. For almost thirty years, there were never any real challenges and now it seems that the thirty years can be extended to more than forty years.
babe ruth • barry bonds • mark mcgwire • sammy sosa • al selig
The record was always Roger’s, or at least it was his ever since October 1, 1961. For almost thirty years, there were never any real challenges and now it seems that the thirty years can be extended to more than forty years.
babe ruth • barry bonds • mark mcgwire • sammy sosa • al selig
McCarver's Book Deserves a Second Look
Insight can be gained when reading books written in baseball's "steroids era" a second time. A two-part series begins with a look at Tim McCarver's "The Perfect Season."
steroids era • performance-enchancing drugs • steroids • mark mcgwire • sammy sosa
Insight can be gained when reading books written in baseball's "steroids era" a second time. A two-part series begins with a look at Tim McCarver's "The Perfect Season."
steroids era • performance-enchancing drugs • steroids • mark mcgwire • sammy sosa
Perfect Endings
The career of modern day Babe Ruth, Mark McGwire, has come to an end. He retired just how he always played the game - with modesty, generosity, and a world of class
mark mcgwire • michael jordan • john elway • dick vermeil • sammy sosa
The career of modern day Babe Ruth, Mark McGwire, has come to an end. He retired just how he always played the game - with modesty, generosity, and a world of class
mark mcgwire • michael jordan • john elway • dick vermeil • sammy sosa
Perjury In the Courts, Congress & Legislatures
A 2003 positive steroid test may cause legal trouble for Sammy Sosa given his March 17, 2005 testimony before Congress. He is not the only one with perjury problems.
perjury in congress • sammy sosa • perjury definition • barry bonds • roger clemens
A 2003 positive steroid test may cause legal trouble for Sammy Sosa given his March 17, 2005 testimony before Congress. He is not the only one with perjury problems.
perjury in congress • sammy sosa • perjury definition • barry bonds • roger clemens
They Sure Were Still in the League
He was the last National League player to hit .400, had a higher lifetime batting average than Lou Gehrig, managed the New York Giants to a World Championship, was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1954, but he is rarely mentioned anymore.
bill terry • giants • world series • mcgraw • gehrig
He was the last National League player to hit .400, had a higher lifetime batting average than Lou Gehrig, managed the New York Giants to a World Championship, was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1954, but he is rarely mentioned anymore.
bill terry • giants • world series • mcgraw • gehrig
Great But Never World Champions
Cobb, Lajoie, Sisler, Williams, McCovey, Banks, Yastrzemski, Killebrew, Sosa, Bonds, Rodriguez were never on a World Champion. It takes nothing away from their greatness
world champions • bonds world champion • a-rod world series • lost world series • greatest player
Cobb, Lajoie, Sisler, Williams, McCovey, Banks, Yastrzemski, Killebrew, Sosa, Bonds, Rodriguez were never on a World Champion. It takes nothing away from their greatness
world champions • bonds world champion • a-rod world series • lost world series • greatest player
Ruth, Not Bonds or Sosa
Bonds set the single season home run record. Sosa hit more than 60 home runs in three different seasons. But Ruth was clearly the best hitter of them all.
ruth bonds and sosa • ruth not bonds or sosa • ruth's greatest seasons • ruth greatest • bonds hit 73 home runs
Bonds set the single season home run record. Sosa hit more than 60 home runs in three different seasons. But Ruth was clearly the best hitter of them all.
ruth bonds and sosa • ruth not bonds or sosa • ruth's greatest seasons • ruth greatest • bonds hit 73 home runs
2007 AL Midseason Baseball Awards
A piece on the best American League players at the midpoint of this 2007 MLB season.
2007 al mvp award • a rod 2007 mvp • alex rodriguez statistics • alex rodriguez home runs • magglio ordonez statistics
A piece on the best American League players at the midpoint of this 2007 MLB season.
2007 al mvp award • a rod 2007 mvp • alex rodriguez statistics • alex rodriguez home runs • magglio ordonez statistics
2007 MLB Baseball Season Wrap-Up
With so many records shattered and so many tight pennant races that came down to the wire, the 2007 baseball season may have been among the best ever.
2007 mlb season • 2007 major league baseball season • barry bonds 756 home run • barry bonds home run record • tom glavine 300 wins
With so many records shattered and so many tight pennant races that came down to the wire, the 2007 baseball season may have been among the best ever.
2007 mlb season • 2007 major league baseball season • barry bonds 756 home run • barry bonds home run record • tom glavine 300 wins
American League West up for grabs
Any of four teams -- the Los Angeles Angels, Texas Rangers, Oakland A's or Seattle Mariners -- could win Major League Baseball's American League West division.
major league baseball • american league west • los angeles angels • oakland a's • texas rangers
Any of four teams -- the Los Angeles Angels, Texas Rangers, Oakland A's or Seattle Mariners -- could win Major League Baseball's American League West division.
major league baseball • american league west • los angeles angels • oakland a's • texas rangers
Barry Bonds Home Run King
Now that Barry Bonds is the all-time home run leader for Major League Baseball, no one seems to know if the record should count.
barry bonds • home run record • steroids • home runs • mlb
Now that Barry Bonds is the all-time home run leader for Major League Baseball, no one seems to know if the record should count.
barry bonds • home run record • steroids • home runs • mlb
Baseball Spring Training Overview
Who will win the American Legaue Central Division title? Which heavy hitters will play? Who will move to a new team? ...and other interesting questions.
barry bonds • baseball • san francisco giants • steroids • sammy sosa
Who will win the American Legaue Central Division title? Which heavy hitters will play? Who will move to a new team? ...and other interesting questions.
barry bonds • baseball • san francisco giants • steroids • sammy sosa
Best MLB Fantasy Hitters in 2007
With one quarter of the season already gone, here is a baseball fantasy update on the best players, the biggest surprises and the major disappointments for 2007.
mlb fantasy hitters 2007 • 2007 fantasy update • 2007 best fantasy hitters • best baseball fantasy hitters • mlb fantasy hitters
With one quarter of the season already gone, here is a baseball fantasy update on the best players, the biggest surprises and the major disappointments for 2007.
mlb fantasy hitters 2007 • 2007 fantasy update • 2007 best fantasy hitters • best baseball fantasy hitters • mlb fantasy hitters
Bud Selig Was Right
Home runs and strikeouts are exciting. They keep casual fans interested because both are dramatic. They are fun.
bud selig • world series • andruw jones • david ortiz • sammy sosa
Home runs and strikeouts are exciting. They keep casual fans interested because both are dramatic. They are fun.
bud selig • world series • andruw jones • david ortiz • sammy sosa
MLB Baseball Home Run Records
The Home Run is Baseball's Ultimate Moment. Here are the all of the numbers and records that you need to know about the long ball.
home runs records • most home runs career • most home runs game • most home runs series • most home runs by decade
The Home Run is Baseball's Ultimate Moment. Here are the all of the numbers and records that you need to know about the long ball.
home runs records • most home runs career • most home runs game • most home runs series • most home runs by decade
One Half Billion Major League Fans
Since 1995, baseball attendance has soared thanks to Arena Baseball, the game fans love to go to see because it's so offensive.
national league • american league • designated hitter • mets • dodgers
Since 1995, baseball attendance has soared thanks to Arena Baseball, the game fans love to go to see because it's so offensive.
national league • american league • designated hitter • mets • dodgers
The 10 Best Hitting Seasons Ever
With so many great seasons by so many great MLB players to choose from, it's hard to narrow the best seasons ever down to just ten. Here's a shot, though.
best mlb hitters • top mlb hitters • great offensive years • best hitting years • best hitting seasons
With so many great seasons by so many great MLB players to choose from, it's hard to narrow the best seasons ever down to just ten. Here's a shot, though.
best mlb hitters • top mlb hitters • great offensive years • best hitting years • best hitting seasons
The 5 Best Hitting Seasons Ever
With so many great seasons by some of the best MLB hitters to choose from, it's hard to narrow the best seasons ever down to just five. Here's a shot, though.
best mlb hitters • top mlb hitters • best mlb hitting seasons • best hitting seasons ever • home run record
With so many great seasons by some of the best MLB hitters to choose from, it's hard to narrow the best seasons ever down to just five. Here's a shot, though.
best mlb hitters • top mlb hitters • best mlb hitting seasons • best hitting seasons ever • home run record
Two Strike Count
How Major League Baseball nearly rendered itself extinct.
baseball • major leagues • little league • new york • harlem
How Major League Baseball nearly rendered itself extinct.
baseball • major leagues • little league • new york • harlem
McGwire: Facts and Figures
You'd have to be a hermit living in a bomb shelter not to have heard of Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa's chase of baseball's all-time home run record this year. They will both break the record, probably within the next week, and America will be watching. But what has not been truly appreciated is the overall great season McGwire is having - arguably the best year any hitter has had in 40 years, if he can keep the pace up.
mark mcgwire • mcgwire • baseball players
You'd have to be a hermit living in a bomb shelter not to have heard of Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa's chase of baseball's all-time home run record this year. They will both break the record, probably within the next week, and America will be watching. But what has not been truly appreciated is the overall great season McGwire is having - arguably the best year any hitter has had in 40 years, if he can keep the pace up.
mark mcgwire • mcgwire • baseball players
Give Me More Money or Trade Me
All owners should take a stand.
baseball • sports • teams • sosa • sheffield
All owners should take a stand.
baseball • sports • teams • sosa • sheffield
Yankees Settle for Justice
The Yankees trade for David Justice, giving up on any Sammy Sosa deal.
yankees justice cubs sosa red sox sprague mets dia
The Yankees trade for David Justice, giving up on any Sammy Sosa deal.
yankees justice cubs sosa red sox sprague mets dia
Mantle
Mickey Mantle was great but only those who saw him play know just how important he was to his team.
mantle • yankees • musial • westchester • aaron
Mickey Mantle was great but only those who saw him play know just how important he was to his team.
mantle • yankees • musial • westchester • aaron
Pay No Attention To These Silly Stats
Early extreme statistics are amusing but not useful for analysis.
baseball • statistics • early
Early extreme statistics are amusing but not useful for analysis.
baseball • statistics • early
The Best Hitters of 2004 Through May 30
The top hitters of 2004 thru May 30 as ranked by OPS
hitters baseball ops
The top hitters of 2004 thru May 30 as ranked by OPS
hitters baseball ops
2003 Steroid List Possibly Leaked to Media
The 2003 steroid list is the list of confirmed steroid users that thought they were being tested anonymously back in 2003, but which got out to several groups of lawyers.
2003 steroid list • steroid list players • history of the 2003 steroid list • major league baseball • steroids
The 2003 steroid list is the list of confirmed steroid users that thought they were being tested anonymously back in 2003, but which got out to several groups of lawyers.
2003 steroid list • steroid list players • history of the 2003 steroid list • major league baseball • steroids
500 Home Runs
Five players have an opportunity to reach 500 home runs this season.
mlb • home runs • baseball • a-rod • ryan howard
Five players have an opportunity to reach 500 home runs this season.
mlb • home runs • baseball • a-rod • ryan howard
Bonds, McGwire Face Reality
While Cal Ripken and Tony Gwynn celebrate at Cooperstown, two other baseball stars are watching their Hall of Fame hopes fade.
barry bonds • mark mcgwire • baseball • oakland a's • st. louis cardinals
While Cal Ripken and Tony Gwynn celebrate at Cooperstown, two other baseball stars are watching their Hall of Fame hopes fade.
barry bonds • mark mcgwire • baseball • oakland a's • st. louis cardinals
Hitters of 2001
A review of the top 20 major league hitters in 2001 thru August
hitters ops august bonds gonzalez giambi sosa base
A review of the top 20 major league hitters in 2001 thru August
hitters ops august bonds gonzalez giambi sosa base
Manny Ramirez Suspended 50 Games
Former Boston Red Sox Manny Ramirez will be suspended from baseball for 50 games after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs.
manny ramirez suspended 50 games • fails drug test • l.a dodgers slugger • performance-enhancing drugs • highest paid players scandal
Former Boston Red Sox Manny Ramirez will be suspended from baseball for 50 games after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs.
manny ramirez suspended 50 games • fails drug test • l.a dodgers slugger • performance-enhancing drugs • highest paid players scandal
Mark Buehrle's Perfect Game
For only the 18th time in Major League Baseball history, a perfect game was pitched.
mark buehrle perfect game • buehrle no-hitter • chicago white sox • dewayne wise • randy johnson throws perfect game
For only the 18th time in Major League Baseball history, a perfect game was pitched.
mark buehrle perfect game • buehrle no-hitter • chicago white sox • dewayne wise • randy johnson throws perfect game
May is Get Caught Reading Month
This year marks the 10th anniversary celebration of Get Caught Reading Month. A look at the history and how individuals and communities can join in the festivities.
may is get caught reading month • aap reading programs • celebrities sponsor get caught reading program • get caught reading activities for teachers • get caught reading activities for librarians
This year marks the 10th anniversary celebration of Get Caught Reading Month. A look at the history and how individuals and communities can join in the festivities.
may is get caught reading month • aap reading programs • celebrities sponsor get caught reading program • get caught reading activities for teachers • get caught reading activities for librarians
NL All-Stars
One version of my picks for the 1999 NL All-Star team
nl • all-star game • team picks • national league • baseball
One version of my picks for the 1999 NL All-Star team
nl • all-star game • team picks • national league • baseball
The Top Hitters of the Season So Far
The top 20 hitters in baseball through May 21.
ops • hitting • bonds • manny • gonzalez
The top 20 hitters in baseball through May 21.
ops • hitting • bonds • manny • gonzalez
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