Now We’ve Got Mark McGwire in Cubs Gear

The Cubs have embraced one member of the 1998 home run race, just not the one who competed for them. Not long after former Cardinals icon Yadier Molina was photographed wearing a Cubs hat and shirt, Mark McGwire was spotted in Cubs gear on the Sloan Park backfields. As you have probably already discerned, he was there to support his son, Mason McGwire, a pitching prospect in the organization.

Faces in the crowd: Cubs fan Mark McGwire pic.twitter.com/WSdSVGxTBm

— onemillioncubs (@onemillioncubs) March 12, 2024

It’s still pretty jarring even with the context, especially since Sammy Sosa remains persona non grata according to ownership. Ironically enough, however, Sosa will actually be in Chicago this weekend for what is being billed as his “first-ever public autograph show appearance” as part of Chicago Sports Spectacular. Weird stuff, man.

Here’s a clearer image and a little more context from Rich Biesterfeld, who gets tremendous shots at Sloan during spring training and the rest of the year.

I’ve seen former Cardinals great Mark McGwire around @Cubs camp numerous times since his son Mason was selected by the Cubs in the 2022 draft. But Tuesday was the first time I’ve seen him wearing Cubs gear and in the dugout! #Cubs #ST2K24 pic.twitter.com/eFeoK24Oze

— Rich Biesterfeld (@biest22) March 13, 2024