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.
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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.
Bavetta’s Hall of Fame Journey Began in B’klyn
Legendary basketball referee Dick Bavetta was one of 11 new Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductees.
Learning from an Olympian at St. A’s
St. Athanasius, Bensonhurst, always has parents assist with parish sports. But one parent has quite the baseball past.
Sweeney in Royals’ Hall of Fame
Former Kansas City Royals team captain Mike Sweeney, a practicing Roman Catholic ballplayer, was inducted Aug. 15 into the Royals’ Hall of Fame.
Mets’ Draftee Decides to Stay in School
The New York Mets drafted St. John’s and former Archbishop Molloy star Tom Hackimer, but he has chosen to return to school to wrap up his degree.
Iconic Baseball Moment Immortalized in Film
Many devout baseball fans know the tale of Babe Ruth and an 11-year-old boy named Johnny Sylvester. But for those readers who may not be familiar, here is the story.
Holy Cross Knight Is Mets’ Bat Boy
Jonathan Rosero, a recent graduate of Holy Cross H.S., Flushing, has served this season as the bat boy for the New York Mets during the team’s home games at Citi Field.
CYO Night at Yankee Stadium
CYO will host a night at Yankee Stadium on Friday, Sept. 4, during the 7 p.m. game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Mets Select Queens Product in MLB Draft
The New York Mets drafted Tom Hackimer from St. John’s University. Hackimer is also a product of Archbishop Molloy H.S.