3-time World Series champion, former Cubs outfielder Terrance Gore dead at 34

Three-time World Series champion Terrance Gore has reportedly died at age 34. The speedster, best known for his baserunning prowess and incredible speed, spent parts of eight big-league seasons with the Kansas City Royals, Chicago Cubs, New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers after being drafted in the 20th round of the 2011 Draft.

Gore, a native of Macon, Georgia, made his MLB debut with the Royals in 2014 - going hitless in two trips to the plate, but swiping five bags in just 11 games. That set the tone for the player he'd become, and what he was valued for - an extraordinary baserunner always ready and willing to steal a base.

The next season, Gore began to make history in uniqur fashion, winning his first World Series ring with the Royals. He finished his career with three rings - one with Kansas City, another with Atlanta and one with the Dodgers - despite going hitless in his MLB postseason career.

Cubs fans may remember Gore from his brief stint with Chicago in 2018, when he latched on with the team that August. What most don't recall, though, is that despite spending parts of four MLB seasons with the Royals - his first big-league hit actually came as a member of the Cubs that summer. Prior to that knock, he'd piled up 21 stolen bases, but that knock had evaded him.

That turned out to be the only hit in a Cubs uniform and, although his time in Chicago is just a footnote in his career, we're all keeping Gore's family, friends and former teammates in our thoughts during this heartbreaking time.