A-Rod Breaks Mays’ Home Run Record

New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez blasted his 661st career home run Thursday, breaking Willie Mays’ record for the fourth spot on Major League Baseball’s all-time home run list. The landmark hit came at the bottom of the third inning with Baltimore pitcher Chris Tillman on the mound. The Yankees, who won 4-3 against Baltimore Orioles, have publicly stated they don’t plan to pay Rodriguez the $6 million bonus that comes with breaking the record—which was based on a 10-year, $275 million contract he signed in 2007—because of marketing issues with his past use of performance-enhancing drugs. Rodriguez needs 53 home runs to move up the list and tie Babe Ruth for the third spot.