My strongest memory of Brian Dayett came during a Chicago Cubs home opener — I’m pretty sure it was 1987, but I could be wrong about that. During the introduction of the team, each Cub acknowledged the crowd in some way when his name was called, either with a doff of the cap or a … Continue reading Obituary: Brian Dayett (1957-2025)| RIP Baseball
Depending on your generation, your first memory of Davey Johnson may be as an All-Star second baseman or one of the winningest managers of his era. Johnson died on September 5 in Sarasota, FL, at the age of 82. During his playing career, Johnson played with the Baltimore Orioles (1965-72), Atlanta Braves (1973-75), Philadelphia Phillies … Continue reading Obituary: Davey Johnson (1943-2025)| RIP Baseball
Normally, if you’re a baseball player — even a role-player — you’re the most famous person in your family. Randy Moffitt was the exception to that rule. In the baseball world, he was a dependable reliever who played for 12 seasons in the majors and saved nearly 100 games. But the rest of the world … Continue reading Obituary: Randy Moffitt (1948-2025)| RIP Baseball
By Al Doyle Hall of Famer Earl Weaver gained fame and respect by managing the Baltimore Orioles to four American League pennants and a world championship. Such success didn’t happen during a long minor league playing career. Signed out of high school in 1948 by his hometown St. Louis Cardinals, Weaver was a stereotypical … Continue reading Weird Stats: Earl Weaver, Minor-League Ballplayer| RIP Baseball
Daryl Patterson came to the majors and was immediately thrust into the thick of a pennant race as a late-inning stopper. He proved to be up for the challenge and was a key bullpen arm as the 1968 Tigers roared to a world championship. The team announced on August 28 that the 81-year-old Patterson had … Continue reading Obituary: Daryl Patterson (1943-2025)| RIP Baseball
Marc Hill carved out a 14-year career as a backup catcher, including playing behind two Hall of Famers. Then he spent nearly 20 more years as a coach and manager, in both professional baseball and …| RIP Baseball
RIP to Phil Meeler, whose 8 seasons as a pitcher in professional baseball included 7 games with the 1972 Detroit Tigers. He died on August 19 at the age of 77. Charles Philip Meeler Jr. was born in…| RIP Baseball
Emil Kush’s chance to star for his hometown Cubs was stalled first by short stays in the majors and then by World War II. For a brief time, though, he was one of the game’s top firemen and a favori…| RIP Baseball
RIP to Bill Hepler, a left-handed pitcher who played for the 1966 New York Mets as a 20-year-old rookie. The resident of Dade City, FL, died on August 12 at the age of 79. William Lewis Hepler was …| RIP Baseball
RIP to Félix Torres, a Puerto Rico native who spent three seasons as a third baseman for the Los Angeles Angels in the 1960s. He died at the age of 93 on August 8. Torres played for the Angels from…| RIP Baseball
