Joe Niekro

Joe Niekro, the younger brother of Hall of Fame hurler Phil Niekro, died in Florida from an aneurysm

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On October 27, 2006, former major league pitcher Joe Niekro, the younger brother of Hall of Fame hurler Phil Niekro, died on Florida from an aneurysm in Tampa, FL at age 61. Joe won 221 games in his 22-year career, pitching for the Cubs, Padres, Tigers, Braves, Astros, Yankees, and Twins, He and Phil hold…

After leading the Padres to two consecutive NL West titles, Bruce Bochy, with a year left on his contract, leaves San Diego, to become the manager of the division rival, San Francisco Giants. The 51 year-old skipper, who compiled a 951-975 (.494) record during his 12 seasons in the Friars dugout, signs a three-year deal worth approximately $6 million.

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After leading the Padres to two consecutive NL West titles, Bruce Bochy, with a year left on his contract, leaves San Diego, to become the manager of the division rival, San Francisco Giants. The 51 year-old skipper, who compiled a 951-975 (.494) record during his 12 seasons in the Friars dugout, signs a three-year deal worth approximately $6 million.

David Eckstein St. Louis World Series

St. Louis Cardinals became the first team to win as few as 83 games to win the World Series

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On October 27, 2006, At the new Busch Stadium the St Louis Cardinals beat the heavily favored Detroit Tigers, 4-2, in Game 5 of the Fall Classic to win their first world championship since 1982. the St. Louis Cardinals became the first team to win as few as 83 games to win the World Series….