When Rod Beck Ruled The World

There's still no official word on what caused the death of former Major League pitcher Rod Beck, found in his Phoenix home on Sunday at the age of 38. Beck, of course, was one of baseball's great relievers for a stretch in the 1990s, in addition to being one of sports' great guys. For every fan, journalist or player who has been given the cold shoulder by Barry Bonds, the genuine warmth of Rod Beck has made up for it twice over. More »