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Mark McGwire Returns to Athletics as Player Development Assistant

2/7/2026

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Mark McGwire, former Oakland Athletics slugger, returns to the Oakland Athletics as a special assistant to player development.
He previously played 12 seasons for the Athletics and was a nine-time All-Star.
He won the American League Rookie of the Year in 1987 after hitting 49 home runs, a rookie record.
He helped the Athletics reach the World Series from 1988 to 1990 and win the 1989 title against the San Francisco Giants.

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Story summary

Mark McGwire, former Oakland Athletics slugger, returns to the Oakland Athletics as a special assistant to player development.
He previously played 12 seasons for the Athletics and was a nine-time All-Star.
He won the American League Rookie of the Year in 1987 after hitting 49 home runs, a rookie record.
He helped the Athletics reach the World Series from 1988 to 1990 and win the 1989 title against the San Francisco Giants.