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Newsweek
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Former Red Sox Pitcher's Cause of Death Revealed: Report
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The sudden passing of former major league pitcher Scott Sauerbeck in February came as a shock to many. The former Boston Red Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, Oakland A's and Cleveland Indians pitcher was only 53 at the time of his death. A new report from which obtained the autopsy from the District 12 Medical Examiner's Office in Florida, revealed his cause of death. More news: Two-Time American League All-Star Infielder Passes Away Sauerbeck was determined to have died from "sequela of acute influenza A, including streptococcal pharyngitis," with hypertensive heart disease as a contributory factor. His manner of death was natural, and a toxicology report came back clean of any substances. Scott Sauerbeck of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Detroit Tigers at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland, California on July 5, 2006. Scott Sauerbeck of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Detroit Tigers at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland, California on July 5, 2006. Michael Zagaris/MLB Photos via Getty Images Sauerbeck still holds the Pirates' single-season record for most games pitched by a left-hander in franchise history. The Pirates family mourns the passing of Scott Sauerbeck. Scott played for the Bucs from 1999-2003 and shares the club record for most games pitched by a LHP in one season. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time. — Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) February 20, 2025 Before reaching the major leagues, Sauerbeck attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He was a standout pitcher for the RedHawks, earning him a 23rd-round selection in the 1994 draft by the New York Mets. More news: MLB Reinstates 17 Players From Permanently Ineligible List Pittsburgh took Sauerbeck in the Dec. 1998 Rule 5 draft, paving the way for him to make his major league debut the following year. As a rookie in 1999, Sauerbeck went 4-1 with a 2.00 ERA in 65 games out of the Pirates' bullpen and recorded two saves. Over the next three seasons, Sauerbeck established himself as one of the more prolific southpaws in the National League as a left-handed relief specialist. The Cincinnati native was 3-4 with a 4.05 ERA (109 ERA+) in July 2003 when the Pirates traded him to the Red Sox along with Mike Gonzalez for Brandon Lyon and Anastacio Martinez. More news: Three-Time American League All-Star, World Series Champion, Passes Away Sauerbeck made 26 appearances while pitching to a 6.48 ERA for Boston, which won 95 games and lost to the Yankees in the American League Championship Series — their first postseason appearance since 1999. In the only playoff game of his career, Sauerbeck faced three batters for the Red Sox in Game 2 of the ALCS. It did not go well: he faced three batters, retired one, and allowed a two-run double to Jorge Posada in the Yankees' 6-2 victory. More news: Hall of Fame Coach, Influential Mentor to Two MLB General Managers, Dies Sauerbeck missed all of the 2004 season recovering from surgery for a torn labrum and punctured rotator cuff. He bounced around in free agency over the next few seasons, making 82 major league appearances with Cleveland (2005-06) and Oakland (2006), which proved to be the last of his career. For more MLB news, visit Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Former MLB Pitcher Scott Sauerbeck's Cause of Death Released
A former Major League Baseball pitcher's sad cause of death has been released. According to People, the Florida Medical Examiner's Office has determined that Scott Sauerbeck's cause of death was "complications from influenza, with hypertensive heart disease listed as a contributing factor." Advertisement The report lists "Sequela of acute influenza A, including streptococcal pharyngitis" as his cause of death, People reported. His death was natural and he had no "illicit substances" in his system, People reported. Although People reported his cause of death on May 12, 2025, Sauerbeck died in February. "The Pirates family mourns the passing of Scott Sauerbeck," the Pittsburgh Pirates wrote on Facebook on Feb. 20. "Scott played for the Bucs from 1999-2003 and shares the club record for most games pitched by a LHP in one season," the post read. "Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time." Advertisement According to his MLB stats page, Sauerbeck pitched for a number of teams, the Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, and Oakland Athletics. .Sauerbeck died in Bradenton, Florida, The New York Post reported. Fans filled up the Pirates' comment thread with tributes when Sauerbeck died. "Anytime someone passes away, it's a very sad occasion, but it's even more sad when someone goes at a young age. I know this all too well from experience. I'm very sorry to hear this and may he R.I.P.," wrote one. "The anchor of the bullpen during my formative years as a young fan. A signed 8x10 of Scott from PirateFest 2000 still hangs in my home office to this very day," wrote another person. "Rest easily Scott." Related: Cause of Death for David Hasselhoff's Ex-Wife Confirmed
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
What led to former MLB Pitcher Scott Sauerbeck's death? Autopsy reveals
What led to former MLB Pitcher Scott Sauerbeck's death? Autopsy reveals (Image Source: Getty) Former MLB pitcher Scott Sauerbeck , who died in February at age 53, had flu-related health complications, his autopsy has now been revealed, as per media reports. As per doctors, they said he had a serious case of Influenza A and strep throat. Exact cause of Scott Sauerbeck's death revealed As per TMZ, Scott Sauerbeck's death was ruled as natural causes, which wasn't caused by anything suspicious. Now, the doctors have opined that he was suffering from a serious case of Influenza A and strep throat. A toxicology report also confirmed that there were no drugs or harmful substances in his system. Sauerbeck's death was due to health complications from the flu, not any outside factors. Scott Sauerbeck died in mid-February in Bradenton, Florida. An autopsy showed he died from flu complications, and high blood pressure-related heart disease was also a factor that led to his death. Sauerbeck was only 53-years-old and had played at least seven Major League Baseball seasons. The Pittsburgh Pirates had announced his death shortly after it happened. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 신현재, 체지방 분해하는 "이것" 발견.. 똥배 쏙 빠졌다! 신현재 효소 더 알아보기 Undo Sauerbeck was first drafted by the Mets in 1994, when he played in their minor league system. Then in 1998, the Pirates picked him in the Rule 5 draft. He played for them from 1999 to 2003 with a 3.56 ERA in 341 games. After he played for the Pirates, Scott Sauerbeck was then traded to the Red Sox in 2003. He signed with Cleveland in 2004 but missed the whole season. Later, he played with the A's in 2006 and spent the next two years in the minor leagues with several other teams. What happened to Scott Sauerbeck? Back in February, the Pirates took to social media platforms to mourn Scott Sauerbeck's loss. On X, they said: 'The Pirates family mourns the passing of Scott Sauerbeck. Scott played for the Bucs from 1999-2003 and shares the club record for most games pitched by a LHP in one season. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time.' Sauerbeck played college baseball at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He had to miss the 2004 season due to undergoing a major surgery to repair a torn labrum and rotator cuff in his left shoulder. Also Read: Pirates' Pitcher Paul Skenes On Not Being Shocked Over Derek Shelton Firing
