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Mark McGwire Says He Would Have Broken Home Run Record Without PEDs

Mark McGwire admitted he used performance-enhancing drugs during his MLB career, but believes he didn't need them to set records.

In an interview with Jayson Stark of The Athletic, McGwire said he could have still broken the single-season record with 70 home runs in 1998 even without the help.

"Absolutely," McGwire said, via ESPN. "I just know myself. I just know. I was a born home run hitter. I mean, unfortunately, I did [take PEDs]. And I've regretted that. I've talked about that. I regretted it. I didn't need to.