A little over a week ago, Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz hit his 500th home run, entering an elite club of hitters who have reached that milestone. An integral member of multiple World ...

Jim Thome becomes the first player in history to hit his 500th career homer in walk-off fashion. Sept. 16, 2007 — White Sox slugger Jim Thome joined an exclusive club when he hammered his 500th career ...

CHICAGO — Jim Thome knew his 500th home run would be special. He had no idea it would be a game-winner, too. Thome hit a two-run shot in the bottom of the ninth inning Sunday to give the Chicago White ...