....talk about shocking.....I pray for his family...
Rod Beck, who saved 286 games in a 13-year major league career, has died at the age of 38.
The cause of death is unknown at this time. Beck died alone at his Arizona home. Police are investigating, but no foul play is suspected, the Arizona Republic reported on its Web site.
Beck, who played for the Giants, Cubs, Red Sox and Padres, was a three-time All-Star and saved a career-best 51 games with the Cubs in 1998.
Barry Bonds, who played with Beck on the Giants from 1993 until 1997, said he was shocked.
"It comes as a complete shock. We all just found out. He was a great guy, great for us when he was here," Bonds said, according to MLB.com.
ESPN - Former major league closer Rod Beck dies at 38 - MLB
Rod Beck, who saved 286 games in a 13-year major league career, has died at the age of 38.
The cause of death is unknown at this time. Beck died alone at his Arizona home. Police are investigating, but no foul play is suspected, the Arizona Republic reported on its Web site.
Beck, who played for the Giants, Cubs, Red Sox and Padres, was a three-time All-Star and saved a career-best 51 games with the Cubs in 1998.
Barry Bonds, who played with Beck on the Giants from 1993 until 1997, said he was shocked.
"It comes as a complete shock. We all just found out. He was a great guy, great for us when he was here," Bonds said, according to MLB.com.
ESPN - Former major league closer Rod Beck dies at 38 - MLB
