Chatham Anglers News

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

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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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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08-05-2021	- Relive the top 5 games of Chatham's 2021 season
08-03-2021	- Chatham Anglers announce 2021 team award winners
08-04-2021	- Chatham's 2021 season-finale against Harwich canceled due to rain
08-03-2021	- Every starter reaches base in Chatham's 14-hit, 11-6 win over Brewster
08-03-2021	- 8 former Anglers sign as undrafted free agents before Aug. 1 deadline
08-03-2021	- Game 38 Preview: Brewster at Chatham
08-03-2021	- Adam Tulloch's 9 strikeouts in 3.2 innings serve as bright spot in Chatham's 8-1 loss to Y-D
08-02-2021	- Game 37 Preview: Chatham at Yarmouth-Dennis
08-01-2021	- Season-long improvements help Chatham defeat Orleans, 3-2, for 5th win in 6 games
08-01-2021	- Game 36 Preview: Chatham at Orleans
07-31-2021	- Chatham capitalizes on 4 Orleans errors, wins 5-3 for 4th victory in 5 games
07-31-2021	- Game 35 Preview: Orleans at Chatham
07-30-2021	- Anglers lose 8-4 to Harwich for 5th straight loss against Mariners
07-30-2021	- Game 34 Preview: Chatham at Harwich
07-28-2021	- Chatham's season-high in hits, runs survive late comeback from Orleans in 13-10 win
07-28-2021	- Game 33 Preview: Chatham at Orleans
07-27-2021	- Anglers crush Gatemen, 10-5, for 2nd-straight win
07-27-2021	- How Daniel Federman learned a 4-pitch mix and landed a deal with the Orioles
07-27-2021	- Game 32 Preview: Chatham at Wareham
07-26-2021	- Victor Mederos tosses 6 shutout innings as Anglers defeat Falmouth, 4-1
07-26-2021	- Game 31 Preview: Falmouth at Chatham
07-25-2021	- Anglers lose in 9th despite 9-hit night at the plate
07-25-2021	- Game 30 Preview: Chatham at Falmouth
07-24-2021	- Chatham falls to Bourne, 2-1, for 2nd-straight loss as season enters final quarter
07-24-2021	- Game 29 Preview: Bourne at Chatham
07-24-2021	- Coast Guard flyover to take place prior to Saturday's game against Bourne
07-23-2021	- 'We had a chance': Chatham offense can't capitalize on 5 innings of scoreless relief in 3-1 loss to Brewster
07-23-2021	- Game 28 Preview: Chatham at Brewster
07-21-2021	- Maxwell Romero Jr.'s 3 homers spark Chatham's season-best output in 12-3 win over Cotuit
07-21-2021	- Game 27 Preview: Cotuit at Chatham
07-20-2021	- Matt Hogan homers in Anglers 4-3 loss to Yarmouth-Dennis
07-20-2021	- Game 26 Preview: Yarmouth-Dennis at Chatham
07-19-2021	- Anglers offense silenced by Wareham pitchers, manage 3 hits in 8-1 loss
07-19-2021	- Game 25 Preview: Wareham at Chatham
07-18-2021	- Josh Rivera home run not enough in Anglers 3-2 loss to Harwich
07-18-2021	- Game 24 Preview: Harwich at Chatham
07-17-2021	- Romero Jr., Martin home runs propel Anglers past Hyannis for 3rd win in 4 games
07-17-2021	- Game 23 Preview: Chatham at Hyannis
07-16-2021	- 5-run 5th inning by Kettleers sinks Anglers 7-6
07-16-2021	- Game 22 Preview: Chatham at Cotuit
07-15-2021	- Chatham scores season-high 8 runs, wins back-to-back games for 1st time this year
07-15-2021	- Game 21 Preview: Chatham at Y-D
07-14-2021	- 5-run 4th inning lifts Chatham over Brewster in fog-shortened game
07-14-2021	- Game 20 Preview: Brewster at Chatham
07-14-2021	- MLB Draft recap: 11 former Anglers from past 3 years selected
07-12-2021	- Anglers surrender 3 home runs, offense gets 2 hits in 8-2 loss to Harwich
07-12-2021	- Game 19 Preview: Harwich at Chatham
07-11-2021	- Ty Madden becomes 1st Angler selected in 2021 draft by Tigers at No. 32
07-11-2021	- Chatham scores 5 runs in opening 2 innings to knock off Bourne, 5-2
07-11-2021	- Game 18 Preview: Bourne at Chatham
07-10-2021	- Chatham loses to Harwich, 7-5 for 4th straight game without win
07-10-2021	- Game 17 Preview: Chatham at Harwich
07-09-2021	- Anglers tie Wareham, 4-4, in one-hit, 19-strikeout night
07-09-2021	- Game 16 Preview: Wareham at Chatham
07-07-2021	- Chatham's 10 hits aren't enough in 8-3 loss to Cotuit
07-07-2021	- Game 15 Preview: Chatham at Cotuit
07-06-2021	- 5-run 1st inning by Red Sox sinks Anglers, 6-3
07-06-2021	- Game 14 Preview: Yarmouth-Dennis at Chatham
07-05-2021	- Anglers secure 1st road win, 4-1 over Hyannis, as pitching staff strikes out 18
07-05-2021	- Game 13 Preview: Chatham at Hyannis
07-04-2021	- Chatham pitchers issue 10 walks as Anglers fall to Orleans, 8-3
07-03-2021	- Chatham's game against Orleans canceled due to rain
07-04-2021	- Game 12 Preview: Orleans at Chatham
07-02-2021	- Anglers break winless streak with 4-1 victory over 1st-place Red Sox
07-02-2021	- Game 11 Preview: Yarmouth-Dennis at Chatham
06-30-2021	- Andrew Benefield homers for 2nd time in 5 games as Chatham falls to Brewster, 9-1
06-30-2021	- Game 10 Preview: Chatham at Brewster
06-29-2021	- Anglers drop 1st home game in 8-1 loss to Falmouth
06-29-2021	- Game 9 Preview: Falmouth at Chatham
06-28-2021	- Bourne strings together 3 hits in 9th, erases late Chatham lead to force 3-3 tie
06-28-2021	- Game 8 Preview: Chatham at Bourne
06-27-2021	- Chatham's pitching implodes, allows 2 home runs in 11-6 loss at Harwich
06-27-2021	- Game 7 Preview: Chatham at Harwich
06-26-2021	- Chatham pitchers throw 1-hit gem as bats stay silent in 4-0 win over Hyannis
06-26-2021	- Game 6 Preview: Hyannis at Chatham
06-25-2021	- Chatham's offense, starter falls flat in 5-2 loss to Brewster
06-25-2021	- Game 5 Preview: Chatham at Brewster
06-23-2021	- 2 home runs pair with 12 strikeouts from pitchers, lift Chatham to 4-2 win over Brewster
06-23-2021	- Game 4 Preview: Brewster at Chatham
06-22-2021	- Chatham drops 1st game of season to Y-D after rain-shortened 9th inning
06-22-2021	- Game 3 Preview: Chatham at Yarmouth-Dennis
06-21-2021	- 4-run 5th inning propels Chatham to home-opener win over Orleans
06-21-2021	- Game 2 Preview: Orleans at Chatham
06-20-2021	- Chatham ties Falmouth, 7-7, in 2021 season-opener
06-20-2021	- Game 1 Preview: Chatham at Falmouth
06-20-2021	- A letter from the broadcast booth ahead of the 2021 season-opener
06-14-2021	- Recapping the NCAA tournament: 4 Anglers advance to College World Series in Omaha
06-10-2021	- Anglers introduce visual media interns for 2021
06-07-2021	- Chatham announces beat writers for 2021 season
06-02-2021	- Remembering Paul Galop, the former CCBL commissioner, Chatham president and volunteer
06-02-2021	- Anglers announce 2021 roster
06-01-2021	- 29 Chatham players on 2021 roster make NCAA tournament
06-20-2021	- The Hook: Episode 7 with Robert Woodard and Andrew Crane
04-28-2021	- Chatham opens 2021 season at Falmouth in updated CCBL schedule
04-22-2021	- CCBL announces new start date, vaccine requirement ahead of 2021 season
03-17-2021	- 2021 Host Family Experience
03-11-2021	- Dear Past, Current and Future Host Families
01-20-2021	- Anglers Movement in the Majors
01-05-2021	- Chatham Announces 2021 Broadcasters