Jim Thome (Related Stories)

Jim Thome stories in the SI Vault

The Pride Of PeoriaBy Michael Bamberger, July 13, 1998Cleveland slugger Jim Thome is an All-Star starter and maybe -- just maybe -- the best player in his baseball-rich family.

Hot Commodity By Stephen Cannella, July 29, 2002Though he's coveted by contenders, Jim Thome's heart is still in Cleveland.

Meanwhile, Back In Philly ...By Albert Chen, July 12, 2004Slugger Jim Thome is helping fans forget about Scott Rolen.

Q&A: Jim ThomeBy Michael Farber, April 11, 2005The Phillies slugger on his idols growing up, steroides and the death of his mother.

First PriorityBy Albert Chen, August 1, 2005Injured Jim Thome's extended absence opened the door for rookie slugger Ryan Howard. Will the Phils keep both?

Not So FastBy Tom Verducci, September 18, 2007Milestone home run isn't enough to put Jim Thome in Hall of Fame.