R.I.P. to Greg Booker, a pitcher and coach for several organizations. He died on March 30 from melanoma at the age of 58. Booker pitched for the San Diego Padres (1983-89), Minnesota Twins (1989) and San Francisco Giants (1990). He was also the son-in-law of longtime MLB manager and executive Jack McKeon. Greg Booker's 1985 … Continue reading Obituary: Greg Booker (1960-2019)
R.I.P. to Kevin Ward, an outfielder whose long minor-league career ultimately paid off with two seasons in the major leagues. He died on March 9 in Coronado, Calif. from brain cancer. He was 57 years old. Ward played for the San Diego Padres (1991-92). Source for both photos: Philadelphia Inquirer, May 20, 1991. Kevin Ward … Continue reading Obituary: Kevin Ward (1961-2019)
It has been reported by the San Francisco Giants that Hall of Famer Willie McCovey has died at the age of 80. Per MLB Trade Rumors, the Giants issued a statement that the legendary slugger lost his battle with "ongoing health issues." McCovey will always be remembered as a Giant, as he spent 19 of … Continue reading Willie McCovey, 1/10/1938-10/31/2018
