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Don Cooper, who made his major-league debut with the Minnesota Twins and later became one of baseball’s most recognizable pitching coaches, died Tuesday, Sept.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24

Don Cooper Passes Away

Longtime White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper passed away earlier this week, the team confirmed on Wednesday. Cooper was 70 years old. Cooper coached in the White Sox organization for 33 seasons.

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Chicago White Sox News / Viral Sports News / September 24

Former Chicago White Sox Coach Has Reportedly Died

Don Cooper, the longtime Chicago White Sox pitching coach who helped end an 88-year World Series drought, died Tuesday at his home in Brentwood, Tennessee.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 24

Chris Sale shares heartfelt tribute to late Don Cooper

Wednesday was an eventful day for Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale. Sale achieved his 9th 200-strikeout season in a 3-2 win over the Cincinatti Reds. However, it was bittersweet that it happened on the same day his former pitching coach Don Cooper passed away at the age of 70.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / September 24

Former New York Yankees Pitcher Has Died

Former New York Yankees pitcher Don Cooper, later a World Series-winning White Sox pitching coach, has died at 70. Donald James Cooper, a New York City native drafted by the Yankees and who closed his brief major-league playing career in pinstripes, died September 22, 2026, at his home in Brentwood, Tennessee.

Chicago White Sox News / EssentiallySports / September 24

White Sox Mourn the Loss of Legendary Coach as He Passes Away at 70

Some coaches leave behind numbers, some leave behind trophies, but Don Cooper left behind a pitching legacy that became part of Chicago White Sox history.

Chicago White Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23

Beloved World Series-winning coach dies at 70

Don Cooper, a beloved coach vital to the success of the Chicago White Sox for two decades, died Wednesday. The White Sox announced Wednesday that Cooper has died at the age of 70.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / September 23

Former White Sox Pitching Coach Don Cooper Dies at 70

Former Chicago White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper has died at age 70, according to a family statement reported Wednesday by Sox On 35th. The Cooper family announced on Facebook that Donald James Cooper passed away on Sept.

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This Week In The Twins Players Project: Max Kepler, Brian Harper, & Don Cooper

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Chicago White Sox News / Twins Daily / April 27, 2024

Don Cooper Achieved Fame As White Sox Pitching Coach But Did You Know He Was Once A Twin?

Mr. Don Cooper played parts of two seasons for the Twins in the early 1980s. While he had an ordinary pitching career with the Twins, he made a bigger mark later as a coach for one of the Twins’ most fierce rivals.

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