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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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11-20-2016- Chatham Anglers Pre-Holiday Sale
08-15-2016- A Season in Review: the 2016 Chatham Anglers
08-09-2016- Chatham's season comes to an end at the hands of Y-D
08-09-2016- Anglers try to Force Game 3
08-08-2016- Red Sox Push Anglers to the Brink
08-08-2016- Chatham Rolls into EDCS
08-08-2016- Schedules set for Division Finals
08-07-2016- Anglers Advance to East Division Championship Series
08-07-2016- Do or Die at Whitehouse Field
08-06-2016- Mariners explode for 13 runs, force Game 3
08-06-2016- Anglers look to eliminate Harwich
08-05-2016- Simon Mathews Strikes Out 11 as Chatham Takes Series Lead
08-05-2016- Chatham opens playoffs at Harwich
08-04-2016- 2016 CCBL Playoffs Schedule
08-03-2016- Chatham drops contest to Orleans, still qualifies for playoffs
08-03-2016- Anglers Finish Out Regular Season at Orleans
08-02-2016- Casey delivers for Chatham
08-02-2016- Notebook: Game 43 vs. Orleans
08-01-2016- Anglers Down Falmouth on the Strength of Nine Runs
08-01-2016- Notebook: Game 42 vs. Falmouth
07-31-2016- Cotuit Sneaks Past Chatham 1-0
07-31-2016- Artis a Constant Cog
07-30-2016- Chatham Strikes for Six, Beats Y-D
07-30-2016- Fresh Faces Look to Lead Anglers
07-29-2016- Harwich scores six straight, upends Chatham 6-4
07-29-2016- Notebook: Game 39 @ Harwich
07-27-2016- Four Mariners Combine to No-Hit Anglers
07-27-2016- Notebook: Game 38 vs. Harwich
07-26-2016- Fairchild's Blast Completes Anglers Comeback
07-26-2016- Notebook: Game 37 @ Yarmouth-Dennis
07-24-2016- Three unearned runs lift Hyannis over Chatham
07-24-2016- Notebook: Game 36 vs. Hyannis
07-23-2016- Anglers make their mark on All-Star Game
07-23-2016- 2016 All-Star Game Features Three Anglers
07-22-2016- Anglers unable to beat Brewster, fall in ninth
07-22-2016- Notebook: Game 35 @ Brewster
07-21-2016- Wareham climbs out of 5-0 hole, beats Chatham
07-21-2016- Notebook: Game 34 @ Wareham
07-20-2016- Anglers defeat Cotuit, win second straight
07-20-2016- Friendly Faces Make Welcomed Return
07-19-2016- Garcia's Walk-Off Breaks Losing Streak
07-19-2016- Notebook: Game 32 vs. Brewster
07-17-2016- Seven run rally not enough as Chatham falls to Hyannis
07-17-2016- Notebook: Game 31 @ Hyannis
07-16-2016- Y-D hands Chatham its fourth straight loss
07-16-2016- Notebook: Game 30 vs. Yarmouth-Dennis
07-15-2016- Anglers drop third straight
07-15-2016- Anglers searching for win in Orleans
07-13-2016- Harwich shuts out Chatham, 4-0
07-13-2016- Notebook: Game 28 @ Harwich
07-12-2016- Chatham unable to complete comeback against Bourne
07-12-2016- Notebook: Game 27 vs. Bourne
07-11-2016- Palomaki an Indispensable part of the Anglers
07-10-2016- Anglers play to a draw with Harwich
07-10-2016- Notebook: Game 26 vs. Harwich
07-09-2016- Falmouth holds off late Chatham rally
07-09-2016- Notebook: Game 25 @ Falmouth
07-08-2016- Brewster edges Anglers
07-08-2016- Notebook: Game 24 @ Brewster
07-06-2016- Gardner Walks Off the Anglers in First Game
07-06-2016- Notebook: Game 23 vs. Wareham
07-05-2016- Cotuit takes second meeting with A's
07-05-2016- Notebook: Game 22 vs. Cotuit
07-04-2016- Chatham erupts for six runs in win over Orleans
07-04-2016- Fourth of July weekend culminates with Anglers-Firebirds
07-03-2016- Firebirds blank Anglers, 5-0
07-03-2016- Chatham looks to stem streaking Firebirds
07-02-2016- Chatham defeats Harwich, gets back in win column
07-02-2016- Notebook: Game 19 vs. Harwich
07-01-2016- Losing streak pushed to four as Anglers drop 10-0 contest to Hyannis
07-01-2016- Anglers eye a return to winning
06-30-2016- Geoff Phillips helps Lions win title
06-29-2016- Anglers fall to Cotuit in third straight loss
06-29-2016- Notebook: Game 17 @ Cotuit
06-28-2016- Wareham slips past Chatham, 1-0
06-28-2016- Chatham Gearing up for Contest with Gatemen
06-26-2016- Harbor Hawks down Anglers, 9-2
06-26-2016- Notebook: Game 15 @ Hyannis
06-25-2016- Chatham Slides Past Brewster, 2-0
06-25-2016- Notebook: Game 14 vs. Brewster
06-24-2016- Stevens Shines in Debut as Anglers Beat Bourne
06-24-2016- Notebook: Game 13 vs. Bourne
06-23-2016- Mariners Blank Anglers, 6-0
06-23-2016- Notebook: Game 12 @ Harwich
06-22-2016- Freiday's Blast, Dibrell's Outing push Chatham past Y-D
06-22-2016- Notebook: Game 11 @ Yarmouth-Dennis
06-20-2016- Pitching dominates as Anglers defeat Gatemen
06-20-2016- Notebook: Game 10 @ Wareham
06-19-2016- Red Sox stifle Anglers in shutout
06-19-2016- Notebook: Game 9 @ Yarmouth-Dennis
06-18-2016- Chatham rallies to beat Falmouth
06-18-2016- Eight Anglers reach College World Series
06-18-2016- Notebook: Game 8 @ Falmouth
06-17-2016- Chatham falls to Brewster in extras
06-17-2016- Notebook: Game 7 vs. Brewster
06-16-2016- Anglers squander early lead, fall to Braves, 12-4
06-16-2016- Simon Matthews looks to lead Anglers to victory
06-15-2016- Anglers knock off undefeated Braves
06-15-2016- DiBrell Eyes a Win
06-14-2016- Anglers Outlast Red Sox
06-14-2016- Notebook: Game 5 @ Yarmouth-Dennis
06-13-2016- Whitecaps' 10 run inning overpowers Chatham 14-6
06-13-2016- Notebook: Game 4 @ Brewster
06-12-2016- Mathis's triple pushes Anglers past Orleans
06-12-2016- Notebook: Game 3 vs. Orleans
06-11-2016- Three Anglers Chosen in First Round of MLB Draft
06-11-2016- Game 2 Postponed to Wednesday
06-11-2016- Notebook: Game 2 @ Bourne
06-10-2016- Falmouth tops Chatham in season opener
06-10-2016- Notebook: Game 1 vs. Falmouth
06-10-2016- Welcome to the Booth
06-10-2016- Anglers Gear up for 2016 Season
06-09-2016- Anglers in the Super Regionals
06-09-2016- Anglers in 2016 MLB Draft
06-08-2016- Familiar Ground at Veterans Field
06-05-2016- Chatham alum Mark Petkovsek named to CCBL Hall of Fame
06-05-2016- 2016 NCAA Regional Update
06-03-2016- Anglers in 2016 NCAA tournament
06-01-2016- 2016 All-Star Game Schedule
04-05-2016- Broadcast Team Introduced