The Catholic baseball star Rusty Staub passed away on Opening Day. He enjoyed a 23-year career with the Houston Colt .45s/Astros, Montreal Expos, New York Mets, Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers.
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Hodges Demanded Players Respect Game at All Times
We recently passed an important anniversary that defined both the memorable 1969 New York Mets season and more importantly the tenure of the team’s manager, Brooklyn legend Gil Hodges.
From Football to Baseball, Tebow’s Got the Goods
Tim Tebow has wowed us throughout his life with his unrivaled passion to his faith, which he openly wears on his sleeve despite his critics. And right now, he is wowing us again, but this time on the baseball diamond.
Mets’ Conforto Has Devout B’klyn Support
New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto is fresh off his first career All-Star Game appearance. As excited as he was to receive this honor, there’s a baseball fan in Brooklyn that was likely even more overjoyed than the Amazins’ budding superstar.
Silver Jubilarian Celebrates With a Day at the Ballpark
Father Joseph G. Fonti decided to celebrate his 25th anniversary of ordination with a day out at the ballpark.
Piazza About to Join Baseball’s Immortals
New York Mets legend Mike Piazza was enshrined in Baseball’s Hall of Fame, as Jim Mancari recalls his favorite Piazza memories.
Faith Helps New Met Adjust to ‘Big Apple’
It all just seems like the perfect Cinderella story, right? But that all changed this past December with one phone call. Neil Walker went from being the hometown baseball star in Pittsburgh to being the newest member of the New York Mets. And his faith has helped with that transition.
Baseball Hall Taps Piazza for Induction
Patience has paid off for New York Mets legendary catcher Mike Piazza, as he will be part of the Baseball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2016.
A Memorable Year for the New York Mets (with video)
Tablet sports reporter Jim Mancari shares his experiences of attending Game 3 and Game 3 of the New York Mets recent World Series run.
Thank You, Mets!
Our congratulations to the New York Mets for their inspiring and gritty ascent to the top of the National League. We hoped that the World Series would go in a different direction but it wasn’t mean to be this year. Still, it must be recognized that at least the Mets were there and they had given us reason to hope.