Eric Cooper, a Major League Baseball umpire who worked the AL Division Series two weeks ago, has died. “This is a very sad day across Major League Baseball,” Manfred said in a statement. ”Eric Cooper was a highly respected umpire, a hard worker on the field and a popular member of our staff. Umpire Eric Cooper calls the Washington Nationals’ Trea Turner safe at second ahead of the tag by Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jordy Merce on April 30, 2018. Cooper worked the plate in Cal Ripken Jr.'s final game in the majors.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 21, 2019 15:45 UTC