By TODD GOLDEN ''Special to Fastball on SI'' Back in October, I was driving back to my Bloomington, Ind., home from Big Ten Basketball Media Days in Chicago. A

Uecker, a baseball icon, television and movie funnyman and Hall of Fame Milwaukee Brewers radio announcer, died Thursday at the age of 90.

The baseball community is mourning the loss of Bob Uecker following the death of the longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster at the age of 90.

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Corbin Burnes took to Instagram to share a series of stories paying his respects to one of baseball's greats, Bob Uecker, after news emerged that the

Milwaukee fans could listen to Bob Uecker broadcast Brewers games for over a half-century. But he showed off his play-by-play skills — and comedic talent — for more of a national audience when he appeared in the 1989 classic “Major League” as Cleveland announcer Harry Doyle.

At their Corbin Burnes introductory news conference, Diamondbacks team officials sounded more encouraged about finding funding for the ballpark.

Uecker left us with so many smiles that I wanted to pay tribute to his amazing baseball life with this collection of fun facts.

MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Thursday, Jan. 16 that Brewers icon and Baseball Hall of Famer Bob Uecker has passed away at the age of 90. Reaction to the passing of Bob Uecker will come from around Wisconsin, the nation and the world. Mr. Baseball touched many, many lives.

Get up, get up, get out of here, gone!” “Juuuuuuust a bit outside.” “I must be in the front row.” Fans of baseball, television, and the movies are bound to recognize at least one of the above catch phrases.

Legendary MLB athlete and commentator Bob Uecker passed away at 90, prompting heartfelt tributes from the MLB community. Notable tributes include Baltimore Orioles star Corbin Burnes and MLB Commissioner Bud Selig.

By now, you’ve heard that the Arizona Diamondbacks have pulled off the deal of the offseason, signing one of the best pitchers in baseball, Corbin Burnes.

Longtime Milwaukee Brewers radio announcer and baseball Hall of Famer Bob Uecker passed away Thursday after a brief and private battle with cancer.