Veterans Field diamond undergoes resurfacing

by Chatham Athletic Association
Sunday, September 21, 2025

Veterans Field, the home of baseball in Chatham since 1923, underwent its first resurfacing in nearly two decades following the conclusion of the 2025 Cape Cod Baseball League season.

The project – which entirely replaced the infield grass and dirt — eliminated protruding lips between grass and dirt and included a renovation of the field's sprinkler and irrigation system. It marks the first major makeover of the Veterans Field playing surface since 2007. Sports Turf Specialities, which handles annual field projects at Veterans Field and across the Cape League, completed the renovations.

"Veterans Field was already a crown jewel, but will now...

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Chatham's Jackson, Freeman, Ford, Stone named All-Cape League

by Anglers Media Team
Tuesday, September 09, 2025

Four members of the 2025 Chatham Anglers were named to the Cape Cod Baseball League’s All-League Team, announced Tuesday.

Chatham catcher Daniel Jackson (Georgia) was named to the...

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Ranking Chatham?s top 5 moments of 2025

by Mauricio Palmar
Friday, August 08, 2025

CHATHAM, Mass. — The first year of the Dennis Cook managerial era brought both soaring highs and steep lows for the Anglers. Periods where Chatham held the best offense in the Cape Cod Baseball...

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Chatham concludes season with 3-2 walk-off win over Harwich in 10 innings

by Mauricio Palmar
Sunday, August 03, 2025

CHATHAM, Mass. — The crowd that was once thousands had trickled down to a few hundred at best, but everyone in attendance at Veterans Field watched with bated breath as Isaiah Lane (San Diego)...

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Anglers announce 2025 team award recipients

by Cooper Andrews
Sunday, August 03, 2025

CHATHAM, Mass. — The Anglers have announced the recipients of their 2025 team awards, recognizing six players for their performances over the course of the summer.

Daniel Jackson...

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Bill Walker leaves Cape Cod as one of its most accomplished descendants

by Cooper Andrews
Sunday, August 03, 2025

CHATHAM, Mass. — As he looked around Veterans Field on a hot morning in the middle of June, one last time before leaving for his next adventure, Bill Walker beamed with pride. After a few...

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How Daniel Jackson evolved into Chatham?s premier power threat

by Mauricio Palmar
Monday, July 28, 2025

CHATHAM, Mass. — There are few creatures on the planet more physically imposing than the white rhinoceros. The odd-toed ungulate walks around on four legs, averaging out at roughly 5,100 pounds...

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?There?s nothing else like it?: Molly McGrath anchors 'SportsCenter' from a bustling Veterans Field

by Cooper Andrews
Wednesday, July 23, 2025

CHATHAM, Mass. — Molly McGrath shielded the sun with her left hand, giving herself a better view of the pageantry in and around Veterans Field long before first pitch.

Players...

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?I know I can play in that league?: Ashton Larson is ready for stardom in the SEC

by Cooper Andrews
Saturday, July 19, 2025

CHATHAM, Mass. — In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the ballplayer often comes before the person. It’s a byproduct of LSU’s chaotic athletic environment. An unforgiving fanbase, a cynical...

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In Chatham, Anglers' manager Dennis Cook searches for stability

by Mauricio Palmar
Monday, July 14, 2025

CHATHAM, Mass. — The cellphone has existed for a little over half a century. Its origin can be traced back to 1973, when Motorola executive Martin Cooper made the first mobile telephone call to...

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Chatham?s Freeman, Larson, Jackson, Swink named 2025 CCBL All-Stars

by Cooper Andrews
Saturday, July 12, 2025

CHATHAM, Mass. — Four Chatham players have been selected to the 2025 Cape Cod Baseball League All-Star Game roster, the league announced Saturday. Jackson Freeman (Northwestern) and Ashton...

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Nate Taylor?s ceiling is sky-high. He simply wants a chance to prove it.

by Cooper Andrews
Friday, July 11, 2025

CHATHAM, Mass. — Nate Taylor doesn’t flinch. It’s a quality he developed naturally. He recovered from a traumatic leg fracture suffered in his childhood. His family moved from...

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For a 2nd time, Henry Ford is leaving Charlottesville to blossom in Tennessee

by Mauricio Palmar
Saturday, July 05, 2025

CHATHAM, Mass. — They must’ve forgotten something. Mike Kinney — then a co-head coach at the Baylor School (Tennessee) — was done with his recruiting pitch. The Fords had just...

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