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The Asterisk That Changed Baseball
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HBO’s “61” brings the thrilling, nostalgic race between Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle to life, spotlighting how Maris broke Babe Ruth’s record — and why the asterisk still sticks. It’s a story that still electrifies today’s players, echoing the excitement of McGwire and Sosa, and sparking memories made with dads. But not everyone’s into the dreamy baseball films — some, like Walker Buehler, prefer “Major League” for its grit. Others find inspiration in “Moneyball,” “For Love of the Game,” or even old-school classics like “The Bad News Bears.” For Padres players, “The Sandlot” reigns supreme — a childhood staple now passed down to their own kids. And for Lucas Giolito, “Bull Durham” nails the raw truth of minor league life.
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