Tim Wakefield, a former pitcher for the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates, died at the age of 57 from brain cancer. The Red Sox announced his death in a statement on October 1, 2023. Wakefield was known for his knuckleball and played a critical role in the Red Soxs 2004 World Series championship. He pitched for 17 seasons with the Red Sox and two with the Pirates, earning a career record of 200-180 with an earned run average of 4.41. Wakefield was also an honorary chairman of the Red Sox Foundation and spent 29 years in the organization as a player, special assistant, and broadcaster.