Beloved Southern California baseball writer Scott Miller dies

SAN DIEGO --  Baseball fans, colleagues, and readers mourned the sudden loss of revered baseball journalist and author Scott Miller, who passed away Saturday. Many on social media described him as “one of the best baseball writers in the business” and shared heartfelt appreciation for his vivid storytelling and dogged reporting.

Miller's career spanned decades as a national Major League Baseball writer, contributing to outlets such as The New York Times, Bleacher Report, CBSSports.com, and the Los Angeles Times.

He gained widespread acclaim for his deep dives into baseball’s present and past, most notably with his recently released book, "Skipper: Why Baseball Managers Matter and Always Will," which debuted last month.

In "Skipper," Miller promised to bring fans inside dugouts and front offices through interviews with current managers and oracles like Earl Weaver. His focus on the human elements behind in-game decisions mirrored praise from peers who called the book “the definitive work on MLB managers."

His longtime presence in baseball circles also included co-authoring "Ninety Percent Mental" with former MLB pitcher Bob Tewksbury, further reflecting his talent for drawing out stories with analytical and emotional depth.

Miller's passing leaves a void in the sports writing community. His dedication—to the game, its figures, and its fans—defined an era of journalism that valued context, insight, and empathy. He will be deeply missed.

A celebration of Miller’s life and work will be held later this summer. Details will be shared once finalized by his family.