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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 decades residing on Cape Cod, he and his wife of 64 years, Janet, were packed up and ready to move to Virginia.

Walker is a much different man now than he was when he last left the Cape for the Old Dominion State. It was 1958, and Walker had just finished his second season playing outfield for the Chatham town team in the Cape Cod Baseball League. Then, he was wide-eyed and eager to pursue a law degree from the University of Virginia. But life has since flown by for the 87-year-old...

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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 League were alternated with stretches where it struggled to hit much at all. That inconsistency led to a season where the Anglers won 17 games, missing the CCBL playoffs.

But when Cook took the Chatham job, his goals were simple. He wanted to get the Anglers to play hard, help them become better players and teach them how to conduct themselves as professionals. As a former 15-year Major League Baseball veteran, Cook has a wealth of experience when it comes to the latter.
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Chatham concludes season with 3-2 walk-off win over Harwich in 10 innings

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

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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How Daniel Jackson evolved into Chatham?s premier power threat

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

?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

?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

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

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.

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

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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12-22-2011- Chatham's Pre-Season All-Americans
12-15-2011- 2012 Schedule Released
11-02-2011- Cape League Legend Ed Lyons Remembered
11-21-2011- Peter and Diane Troy receive Fred Ebbett Lifetime Achievement Award
11-21-2011- CCBL Hall of Fame welcomes 12th class
10-28-2011- Former A's Mike Lowell and David Bush to Enter CCBL Hall of Fame
10-01-2011- Chatham Alumni in Major League Playoffs
09-29-2011- Evan Longoria Equals Bobby Thompson
09-29-2011- Longoria Blasts Rays to Wild Card Berth
09-17-2011- Tim Federowicz Rips First Major League Hit
09-07-2011- Terdoslavich Makes History
08-17-2011- Three 2010 Anglers Finally Go Pro
08-04-2011- 2011 Season in Review
08-04-2011- Phillips Inched Out for Batting Title, Orleans Sweeps Doubleheader
08-03-2011- Anglers End Home Schedule with a Loss to Orleans
08-02-2011- Game Postponed, Doubleheader Wednesday
08-02-2011- Tuesday Marks Last Anglers Home Game
07-31-2011- Anglers, Phillips Take Down Harwich
07-31-2011- Anglers Meet Mariners Amidst Harwich Hotstreak
07-30-2011- Anglers Lose a Marathon Game to Wareham
07-30-2011- Koch and Phillips Follow Shaffer's All Star Game Success
07-30-2011- East triumphs 4-1 Over West in All-Star Game
07-30-2011- Shaffer Wins CCBL Home Run Derby
07-29-2011- Chatham's Joseph Jabar an Honorary ASG Captain
07-28-2011- Whitecaps Upend Anglers
07-26-2011- Anglers Finish Homestand on High Note
07-25-2011- Chatham Blanked Again at Home
07-25-2011- Dane Phillips Named CCBL Player of the Week
07-25-2011- Game 38: Series Finale with Bourne
07-25-2011- Anglers Well Represented in July 29th All Star Game
07-25-2011- Anglers Shutout by Kettleers
07-23-2011- Anglers Fall Flat at Y-D
07-22-2011- Anglers Ride Farmer for Seven Innings, Pick Up Win
07-22-2011- Game Time in Bourne Moved Up
07-21-2011- Grand Slam Propels Anglers Past Cotuit, 9-8
07-21-2011- Chatham Watches Lead Slip Away in Wareham
07-19-2011- Chatham Makes it 3 Wins in a Row
07-19-2011- Anglers Look to Gain Ground
07-18-2011- Chatham and Cotuit Postponed by Rain Again
07-18-2011- Monday Makeup
07-17-2011- Anglers Win Three Out of Four with Victory at Brewster
07-17-2011- Angling for Third Win in Four Games
07-17-2011- Anglers Continue Dominance of Red Sox
07-16-2011- Fifth of Six with Y-D to be Played Saturday
07-15-2011- Home Woes Continue for the Anglers, Drop Game to Harwich
07-15-2011- Chatham Looks to Make it a Pair
07-14-2011- Total Team Effort Spurs Anglers over Firebirds
07-14-2011- Back on the Road Thursday
07-13-2011- Chatham Drops One to Y-D in Rain-shortened Contest
07-13-2011- Anglers Seek to Remain Perfect Against Y-D
07-12-2011- Anglers Come Up Just Short Against Brewster
07-12-2011- Anglers Look to Continue Momentum
07-11-2011- Chatham Battles for the Win in Harwich
07-11-2011- Anglers Face Mariners Again on Monday
07-10-2011- Anglers Lose a Twelve-inning Decision to Mariners
07-09-2011- Anglers Fall Victim to Walk-off Heroics in Wareham
07-09-2011- Back to Business for Chatham
07-08-2011- Game Against Cotuit Postponed
07-06-2011- Chatham Sunk by the Whitecaps in Brewster
07-06-2011- Whitecaps on Deck as Anglers Hit the Road
07-05-2011- Chatham Wins in Dramatic Fashion, Breaks Winless Streak
07-05-2011- Chatham Tries for First Win in Seven Games
07-04-2011- Firebirds blank Anglers on Independence Day
07-04-2011- Anglers Meet Firebirds in Annual Fourth of July Contest
07-03-2011- Firebirds Take-off on Anglers' Miscues
07-02-2011- No Early Fireworks for Anglers
07-02-2011- Mariners Blank Anglers After Five-Run Inning
07-02-2011- Harbor Hawks Complete Season Sweep as Anglers Strand Nine
06-30-2011- Falmouth Nips Chatham
06-28-2011- Fog Interrupts Play, Game With Brewster Suspended
06-28-2011- Brewster Pitching Cuts Down Anglers
06-27-2011- Future Anglers in the CWS Finals
06-26-2011- Sever Connects For Walk Off Win
06-26-2011- It's a Walk Off!
06-25-2011- Early Woes Sink Anglers
06-24-2011- Anglers Fall in Extras
06-22-2011- Thursday's Game Postponed
06-21-2011- Schiff Gets 400th Win
06-21-2011- Schiffner Captures 400th Win
06-20-2011- Anglers Swept in Doubleheader
06-19-2011- Harbor Hawks Sweep DH
06-18-2011- Comeback Effort Falls Short
06-17-2011- Shaffer Cycles, Anglers Triumph
06-15-2011- Anglers Stall Against the Cape's Hottest Hitters
06-15-2011- Brewster Bats Stay Hot, Sink Anglers at Home
06-15-2011- Eight Anglers Headed to Omaha
06-14-2011- Harbor Hawks Squeeze Out Win
06-13-2011- Anglers Take Two in Falmouth
06-12-2011- Doubleheader with Falmouth Postponed
06-12-2011- Chatham Still Looking for First Win
06-11-2011- Anglers Fall in Home Opener
06-11-2011- Home Opener On Tap
06-10-2011- Opening Game Ends in a Tie
06-10-2011- Let's Play Ball!
06-09-2011- Nineteen Anglers Chosen in MLB Draft
06-08-2011- Fifteen Anglers Get The Call
06-07-2011- Anglers Shine in Regional Play
06-06-2011- Anglers Await The Call
06-05-2011- Mike Lowell and David Bush Tabbed for CCBL Hall of Fame
05-26-2011- A Look Ahead
05-15-2011- California Dreamin'
05-06-2011- Leading Men
04-17-2011- Perez Chats About The Summer Ahead
04-08-2011- A West Coast Bias and Some Southern Flair
03-26-2011- 2011 Roster Set to Impress
03-12-2011- 2010 Roster Continues to Impress
02-22-2011- Anglers Shine on Opening Weekend
02-13-2011- Offseason Update!
01-11-2011- Vote Now! What Links the Anglers and the Oscars'
01-05-2011- 2011 Schedule Is Here!