[ThePundit]

Former major league relief pitcher Rod Beck died Saturday at his home in northeast Phoenix, according to the Arizona Republic website.

Beck was 38.

The cause of death is unknown. Police are investigating because Beck was alone at the time of his death, but no foul play is expected.
The righthander was a relief pitcher for the San Francisco Giants (1991-97), Chicago Cubs (1998-99), Boston Red Sox (1999-2001) and San Diego Padres (2003-2004).

In 13 seasons, he compiled a 38-45 record and a 3.30 ERA with 286 saves.

In 2004, Beck dealt with personal problems during spring training and struggled on the mound before being released by San Diego in August.

Beck's best season was in 1993 when he recorded 48 saves, including a record 24 straight for the Giants.

Report: Former MLB pitcher Rod Beck dies - MLB - Yahoo! Sports

Wow! I wonder what happened. And only 38. What a tragedy.

[Lefty Noob]

Wow, that's a surprise. I wonder if he had health problems, or if it was something else. I'm sure we'll find out before too long.

[EmpireWF]

It usually takes several weeks before the autopsy results and whatnot (if it's performed) are known.

I remember Beck from his days as a Cub with his long hair.

[vincesanity82]

they said he had been facing some inner demons lately, he went into rehab a while back, that sucks he was a good closer..

[stepay]

Sad story. I used to follow the Giants when he was with them (I lived in the SF Bay Area then). Guess he could have died of anything, but with his background with some sort of substance abuse, my guess is it will be linked to that somehow.

[cwstech]

I remember when the Cubs signed him. I was so excited. That guy looked so intimidating when he stepped onto the mound with the look on his face and the massive mullet. He was a great closer.