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The New York Yankees won the 1998 world series winning the series 4-0 their overall record was 125-50 the 1998 NY Yankees will go down as one of the best teams in MLB history.

The padres are playing the New York Yankees in the 1998 world series. The first two games will be played in new York then the next two will be played in San Diego. The yankees hold the MLB record for most win with 114 in the regular season.

The padres beat the braves to earn there spot in the world series. The padres will be facing the New York Yankees who beat the Cleveland Indians.

The national league wild card between the Chicago cubs and the San Fran Giants started. The cubs starting pitcher had a no hitter in 6 1/3 inning but then blew it with a single up the middle. The cubs would hold the giants winning 5-3 to advance to the national league division series.

Ricky Henderson became the oldest player to steal 40 stolen bases in a season. The Oakland A's dedicated a whole day for Ricky Henderson and his accomplishments.

Jeff Kent became the first second baseman in giants history to have back to back 120 Rbi seasons. Roger clements won the cy young and Maney Ramirez broke a bunch of records.

Roger Maris was diagnosed with cancer and he died at the age 41 and McGuire was on pace to beat his record.

Randy Johnson and Nolan ryan became the first two pitchers in Major league history to have 100 games with more than 10 strikeouts. Johnson in his career bounced from team to team.

Paul molitor became the first 40 year old to hit 200 rbi's in one season. And bary bonds was the first player to have 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases in a season.

Barry Bonds has became the first player in MLB history to hit 400 home runs and have 400 stolen bases in his career. He is on pace to to be the first 500-500 man.