Former MLB All-Star and Manager Phil Garner Dies at 76

Phil Garner, a former Major League Baseball All-Star and manager, has died. He was 76 years old. Garner, primarily an infielder, earned three All-Star selections during his playing career. After his time on the field, he transitioned to managing. He is perhaps best known for managing the Houston Astros to their first World Series appearance in 2005. That year, the Astros lost the World Series to the Chicago White Sox in a four-game sweep. Further details surrounding his death were not immediately available. His career spanned several decades as both a player and a manager, leaving a mark on the sport.