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Terrance Gore, Electrifying Pinch Runner, Dies at 34
sports17 days ago

Terrance Gore, Electrifying Pinch Runner, Dies at 34

Terrance Gore, a speedy late-inning baserunner whose lightning-quick steals helped the Royals, Cubs, Dodgers and Mets in pivotal moments, died at 34 after complications from routine surgery. In eight MLB seasons he played 112 regular‑season games with 48 stolen bases in 58 attempts, and he left behind three children, with many managers recalling him as a fearless and influential teammate.

Gore’s speed-fueled World Series legacy ends with a somber farewell
sports18 days ago

Gore’s speed-fueled World Series legacy ends with a somber farewell

Terrance Gore, a compact speedster who specialized as a postseason pinch runner, helped three teams win World Series titles (Royals in 2015, Dodgers in 2020, Braves in 2021) and left a lasting mark on the game before passing away at 34; his career, built on speed and self-awareness, spanned 2011–2022 with a final stint for the Mets in 2022.

Terrance Gore, blazing baserunner on three World Series clubs, dies at 34
sports18 days ago

Terrance Gore, blazing baserunner on three World Series clubs, dies at 34

Terrance Gore, a speed-focused pinch runner whose baserunning helped him win three World Series titles with the Royals (2015), Dodgers (2020) and Braves (2021), died at age 34 from complications after a routine surgical procedure, per a Kansas City Royals announcement. Drafted in 2011 out of Gulf Coast State College, Gore spent eight pro seasons and 112 regular-season games, bouncing through the minors and several MLB teams before his late-2020 stint with the Dodgers. He is survived by his wife and three children.