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 in adulthood and wielding a sharp, ivory horn directly above its nose.

It’s a walking oxymoron: a herbivore that harbors all the makings of an apex predator. It carries the size and strength to overpower almost any animal on terrain, wielding an intimidating horn that extends up to 150 centimeters. Its global population has shrunk to 17,000, a process accelerated by exploitative poachers who target rhinos for their ivory horns, making a king’s ransom by selling them...

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Chatham bats stymied by Bourne in 6-1 home defeat

by Mauricio Palmar
Sunday, July 27, 2025

CHATHAM, Mass. — Prior to the Anglers’ contest against Bourne Sunday, Braves manager Scott Landers was asked what he had seen from right-hander Quinn Holt (Utah Valley) before he was due...

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Caleb Freeman's 1-out save clinches Chatham's 5-4 victory over Hyannis

by Cooper Andrews
Saturday, July 26, 2025

HYANNIS, Mass. — The first person Caleb Freeman embraced before packing up his equipment in the dugout was his fiancée, Tabitha Littlefield. Freeman proposed to her on June 1 in their...

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Daniel Jackson stars at the plate despite Chatham's 8-5 loss to Yarmouth-Dennis

by Mauricio Palmar
Friday, July 25, 2025

CHATHAM, Mass. — Dan Jackson, the father of Anglers’ catcher Daniel Jackson (Georgia), asserts that his son hits better when he’s behind the dish.

Heading into...

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Anglers? road battle at Harwich goes awry in 12-1 run-rule defeat

by Cooper Andrews
Thursday, July 24, 2025

HARWICH, Mass. — The dreaded dinger hasn’t been kind to Charlie Foster this summer.

The Anglers’ left-handed hurler entered Thursday’s game against the Mariners...

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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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Chatham falls to Wareham 5-1, snapping 2-game win streak

by Mauricio Palmar
Tuesday, July 22, 2025

CHATHAM, Mass. — Partially due to circumstances out of his control, Chatham manager Dennis Cook has had to get quite creative in his quest to fill innings, unabashedly erasing the lines between...

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Anglers return from All-Star break with 6-4 win over Cotuit, tally 2nd straight victory

by Cooper Andrews
Monday, July 21, 2025

COTUIT, Mass. — The command at Lowell Park is loud and simple. “Have a hit!” reverberates around the ballpark’s loudspeakers whenever Kettleers’ batters are hitting with...

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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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