John Barfield, former Texas Rangers pitcher murdered at 52

On a day when most are rejoicing in holiday spirits, Christmas Eve turned fateful for former Texas Rangers pitcher John Barfield. The 52-year-old Barfield, who pitched in parts of three seasons for the Rangers from 1989-1991, was murdered at his home in Little Rock, Arkansas after engaging in a dispute with an acquaintance. 

John Barfield / 1991 Mother's Cookies

Barfield, whose Rangers moundmates included Hall of Famers Goose Gossage and Nolan Ryan, compiled an 8-8 record with a 4.72 ERA in 65 career appearances. According to a statement from the Rangers, Barfield's August 18th, 1990 six-inning relief victory was the last relief victory of 5.1 or more innings, until Diego Moreno accomplished the feat for the Yankees in 2015. 

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Hall of Famer Goose Gossage headlines Jason Krause Kick Cancer Scholarship event

5th Annual Jason Krause Kick Cancer Fundrasier / Ciara Cronin

Goose Gossage threw smoke on the mound, but last weekend the Hall of Fame relief pitcher was all smiles as he lit up the crowd at the 5th Annual Jason Krause Kick Cancer Scholarship Fundraiser in Congers, N.Y.

Click here to see photos and read more about Gossage's September 20, 2014 appearance at the event, which included a variety of Yankees legends.

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Hall of Famer Goose Gossage receives the MLBPAA Lifetime Achievement Award

The crowd weren't the only ones eagerly listening to the wisdom of Hall of Famer Goose Gossage this Friday at the annual Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association's Legends for Youth Dinner. As pictured to the left, Hall of Famers and All-Stars closely hung on the words of the great closer as he addressed the crowd.

Click here to see more photos from the event and read about Gossage reception of the Lifetime Achievement Award.

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