Phillies refreshing when it comes to news

I’ve followed the Philadelphia Phillies every season since I can remember, but I can’t say that I’ve always read up on their website and the news that they release.  This week was different.  For this assignment, I followed their website and news output closely, and I liked what I found.  Not only did I find information about the players, their accomplishments, and unfortunately, their injuries—I also read about the fantasy draft and other ways to stay in touch with baseball and the Phillies via technology.

Bringing in the Bullpen: Passing the Baseball From Generation to Generation

photo courtesy of http://www.emerson.edu

Left to Right: Jim Taylor, Buddy Hanley, David Hanley

It’s a story that starts out like all the rest.

A father starts coaching when his kids are young and moves up with them as their little athletes progress through the leagues. Tee ball, then little league—springs bleed into summers, and winters never leave quickly enough.

But it’s also a story that ends differently than most.

David Hanley is a Medford man, born and raised, and he is the only one of his family who stayed both close to home and close to his roots. He had an active childhood, playing baseball, football, and hockey. Hanley was out on the diamond every day that it was at least 40 degrees. Like most children, he inherited his affinity for baseball from his father.

“Growing up, everything we did was just passing time until baseball came around in the spring.”

Opening Day at the Park

Opening Day for South Boston Little League.  The Thomas C. Foley Red Sox versus the Fire Fighters Cardinals at Moakley Park in April 2009.

South Boston Little League sticks to fundamentals during changing times

Diversity and inclusion give parents more reasons to love baseball season.

On an afternoon that looked promising for an opening day of little league baseball in South Boston, the wind picked up and the sun hid behind clouds, but that didn’t stop the first pitch from being thrown.

As the 10-, 11-, and 12-year-old boys and girl swung bats, rounded bases, and made spectacular plays, their faithful parents watched eagerly, satisfied with the state of South Boston’s Little League.

Tracy Connolly’s son Griffin, 11, has played for two years, and is currently the catcher for the Thomas C. Foley Red Sox.

“I love the program. It’s good for the kids and it keeps them busy. They even practice three nights a week,” said Connolly.

Coach Davis Looks to Off-Season to Build Friars for the Long Run

photo courtesy of http://www.friars.com

"You have to be proud of the team, even though we’re losing the games. We’re playing about as hard as we can, maybe not executing as well, we’re having some breakdowns. But I think, when you have the work ethic, that’s where you’re going to find the improvement."

During the last Keno Davis show at The Abbey on March 1st, Davis took the time to reflect on a disappointing season. Currently, the Providence College Friars sit 15th in the Big East Conference standings, with a 4-14 record within the conference. At the time of the show, the team had been in the midst of an eight game losing streak. It’s now up to ten.