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UNSUNG GENIUS: Dissecting Dusty Baker's bullpen brilliance for his sabermetric criticsDusty Baker “ought to be part of the conversation around MLB’s best-ever managers,” concluded Neil Paine from FiveThirtyEight after studying the most overachieving managers, and “shouldn’t need a ring to validate his career.” Agreed. Let’s go further....

Live In Rod Beck's House

Here's The Dugout's take on what happened when Rod Beck arrived in Heaven. That Jesus; he's such a card. [The Dugout]...

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, jou...

Rod Beck Is Dead At 38

Former Major League closer Rod Beck has passed away at the age of 38. He died yesterday in Phoenix, and the cause of death, at this time, is still unknown. Beck closed for the Giants, Cubs, Red Sox and Padres, and amassed 286 career saves....