With the second half looming and both pennant races and the trade deadline tempting teams to scuttle best-laid plans and bring the minors’ best to the big leagues, USA TODAY Sports checks in with four ...

1998 was led by Mark McGwire, who hit 37 home runs. He finished that year with 70 and an insane slugging percentage over .750 ...

Seattle Mariners All-Star closer Andres Munoz blew a save against the New York Yankees in a game the Mariners ultimately lost 6-5 in extra-in ...