![This photo of Father Allan Travers was featured in the local newspaper after his pitching "performance" for the Detroit Tigers against the Philadelphia A's on May 18, 1912. The photo featured the caption "strikebreaker," which worried Travers' mother, since there was a street trolley strike in Philadelphia earlier in the month, and she didn't want her son caught in the confusion. This photo of Father Allan Travers was featured in the local newspaper after his pitching "performance" for the Detroit Tigers against the Philadelphia A's on May 18, 1912. The photo featured the caption "strikebreaker," which worried Travers' mother, since there was a street trolley strike in Philadelphia earlier in the month, and she didn't want her son caught in the confusion.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2023072309074_6cfbcb4271a2ae20506e677321aee55372cb9992129aa5851b546cf883341502.jpg)
Results from Tag: 'faith and baseball'
![This photo of Father Allan Travers was featured in the local newspaper after his pitching "performance" for the Detroit Tigers against the Philadelphia A's on May 18, 1912. The photo featured the caption "strikebreaker," which worried Travers' mother, since there was a street trolley strike in Philadelphia earlier in the month, and she didn't want her son caught in the confusion. This photo of Father Allan Travers was featured in the local newspaper after his pitching "performance" for the Detroit Tigers against the Philadelphia A's on May 18, 1912. The photo featured the caption "strikebreaker," which worried Travers' mother, since there was a street trolley strike in Philadelphia earlier in the month, and she didn't want her son caught in the confusion.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2023072309074_6cfbcb4271a2ae20506e677321aee55372cb9992129aa5851b546cf883341502.jpg)
![Trevor Williams, 31, pitcher for the Washington Nationals, in an interview with Colm Flynn for EWTN News In Depth, June 5, 2023. Trevor Williams, 31, pitcher for the Washington Nationals, in an interview with Colm Flynn for EWTN News In Depth, June 5, 2023.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20230614120636_55526ce12b7410f803d9a03a2e65c6667408dcc00b79bf885229edf806b0e09c.jpg)
Exclusive: Washington Nationals Pitcher Trevor Williams Speaks Out on Dodgers Controversy
‘Anyone with two eyes and a brain can see that they’re mocking the religious habits of nuns, they’re mocking what we hold most deeply and our core convictions.’
![Large American flag on display during the opening ceremony of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif. Large American flag on display during the opening ceremony of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2023061411068_ca14cc9f38ee6fb5f940b4df2180688bf76044ce4074c8b6e5970c831f5b719b.jpg)
On Dodgers and Drag Queens
A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER: After the Dodgers reinvited an anti-Catholic drag group to their ‘Pride Night,’ Catholics must respond with something stronger than boycotts.
![The Pere Marquette Council 271 baseball team of Boston, 1915, was considered the “fastest baseball team representing the order in Greater Boston.” The Pere Marquette Council 271 baseball team of Boston, 1915, was considered the “fastest baseball team representing the order in Greater Boston.”](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20230607100632_0b62b8844b32ecd8d63a8f9fef6fea1323760ceb52f05ac0f2ab1d67b1112a3e.jpg)
The Long Tradition of Catholics in Baseball
COMMENTARY: In light of the Dodgers promotion of anti-Catholicism, an online exhibit by the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center explores how the Knights of Columbus and Catholics positively impacted the national pastime for more than a century.
![Over the past several weeks, the Dodgers have demonstrated a cringe-inducing cravenness in the face of woke pressures. Over the past several weeks, the Dodgers have demonstrated a cringe-inducing cravenness in the face of woke pressures.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2023060712064_aa5ae2fe37fdcfc8ab8f291ff2e5bc1bfce784aa4ad1671c13cc685235919c6a.jpg)
The Wimps of Summer
COMMENTARY: The Dodgers’ kowtow to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence is a blatant illustration of the sorry fact that anti-Catholicism is the last acceptable prejudice in American elite culture.
![Blake Treinen of the Dodgers makes headlines for speaking out in faith on May 30. Blake Treinen of the Dodgers makes headlines for speaking out in faith on May 30.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20230531170536_f62d8a0897958ff43332c96bc6c96bae6f9361280b2ff4784ba441c0a57e76c3.png)
Dodgers Pitcher Denounces Team’s Decision to Honor Anti-Catholic Group: ‘God Cannot Be Mocked’
Latest Major League Baseball player publicly condemns Dodgers’ decision to honor an anti-Catholic drag group.
![Vin Scully applauds Dodger hall of famers during opening day pre-game ceremonies at a baseball game between the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on April 4, 2014, in Los Angeles, California. Scully died Aug. 2 at the age of 94. Vin Scully applauds Dodger hall of famers during opening day pre-game ceremonies at a baseball game between the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on April 4, 2014, in Los Angeles, California. Scully died Aug. 2 at the age of 94.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20220803230832_d24ab77d3c803f784356c9a0088a20d2b551a63538bd54a55f1290369eba2335.jpg)
Vin Scully, Legendary Baseball Announcer and Committed Catholic, Dies at 94
The caller of 67 seasons as a broadcaster found in his faith a source of joy and comfort and sought to share it with others through personal kindness and philanthropy.
![Gil Hodges was an inspiration on and off the field. Gil Hodges was an inspiration on and off the field.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20220527190512_a0cffc0f6f9852620985c8ff61bd633b92b27593f4e6bff93e1c44989ba6116e.jpg)
Gil Hodges: A Man for All Baseball Seasons
A new film details the storied career of the Catholic baseball player and manager, who will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, July 24.
![Joey Gerber, shown in action for the Mariners, has a St. Joseph-related reading list. Joey Gerber, shown in action for the Mariners, has a St. Joseph-related reading list.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20220316210348_d5a47d30f3ab9cf25bae901a56cb558b4df6ef43b0514d33b11c519be0ff295e.jpg)
Seattle Mariners’ Pitcher Looks to St. Joseph for Relief
24-year-old Joey Gerber returns after season-ending back surgery.
![Seattle Mariners pitcher Nick Margevicius is shown in action during a baseball game against the Houston Astros on April 18 in Seattle. Seattle Mariners pitcher Nick Margevicius is shown in action during a baseball game against the Houston Astros on April 18 in Seattle.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20211018181020_9e263d2dfc93a6f375577900ba00ff944628a27411c113b0524356bc5918c7e8.jpg)
Seattle Mariners’ Pitcher Discusses Wild Playoff Picture
Catholic Cleveland native Nick Margevicius is hopeful for the future.