Mark McGwire, standing almost a head taller than Sammy Sosa, wrapped his arms around the Cubs right fielder's shoulders. They embraced, the crowd roaring and lights flashing in the background.

1914 — Roger Peckinpaugh, at 23, was hired to finish the season as manager of the New York Yankees. 1924 — Jim Bottomley went 6-for-6 and batted in a record 12 runs as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 13, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Surgeries — including brain, abdominal ...

NEW YORK — Aaron Judge tied a major-league record by reaching 50 home runs for the fourth time, hitting a three-run drive for the New York Yankees in the second inning against the Chicago White Sox on ...