Don Cooper, a 1974 graduate of Msgr. McClancy H.S., East Elmhurst, who went on to play and coach professional baseball, died on Sept. 22 in Brentwood, Tennessee, at the age of 70.
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Baseball’s Return Gave NY More Than Just a Game After 9/11
Before Mike Piazza’s unforgettable home run helped lift New York’s spirits, the Mets and Braves offered another lasting image from baseball’s return after 9/11: a gesture of unity, humanity, and support for a grieving city.
The Curious Case of Carlos Beltrán and the Hall of Fame
On July 26, Carlos Beltrán will become just the third player in the more than 60-year history of the New York Mets to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
The Tablet’s 2026 CHSAA Baseball All-Star Team
After another competitive season of CHSAA varsity baseball action, here’s a look at The Tablet’s 2026 Diocesan All-Star team.
Bishop Loughlin High School’s New Turf Has Lions Roaring With Pride in Brooklyn
Bishop Loughlin H.S., Fort Greene, has installed new field turf on the schoolyard just outside the building.
Family’s Baseball Fandom Differs Among 3 Generations
From the Dodgers’ move to LA to three generations of Julianos, discover how Brooklyn families’ baseball loyalties shaped their fandom.
Catholic Baseball Player Now in the Big Leagues Says Faith, Family Still Rank No. 1 for Him
Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Will Robertson takes home field advantage wherever he goes: he’s a proud Catholic from mid-Missouri.
The Tablet’s 2025 CHSAA Baseball And Softball All-Star Teams
After another competitive season of CHSAA baseball and softball action, here’s a look at The Tablet’s 2025 All-Star teams in both sports. Special thanks to the
league’s coaches for providing nominations
God Wants To Help People Discover Their Worth, Dignity, Pope Says During General Audience
“God wants to give his kingdom, that is, full, eternal and happy life, to everyone,” Pope Leo XIV said June 4 as he held his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square.
Chicago Archdiocese, White Sox Team up To Celebrate Pope Leo and His ‘Message of Peace’
The Archdiocese of Chicago has teamed up with the Chicago White Sox baseball team, scheduling a Mass and a special program June 14 to celebrate the election and inauguration of Pope Leo XIV, a native son of the Windy City.