Team News

Q&A With Vanderbilt’s Anthony Gomez

by Sam Levitt May 16, 2012 Team News
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2012 broadcaster Sam Levitt had the chance to ask Vanderbilt’s Anthony Gomez a few questions about his college season and this upcoming summer. Gomez was a member of the 2011 Firebirds and will be returning for his second season with the team in June. The junior infielder currently leads the Commodores in batting average (.357), [...]

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2012 Firebirds Preview

by brian_ruhlmann May 13, 2012 Team News

Orleans Firebirds Looking to a Big Season and a Playoff Run!   Coach Kelly Nicholson, the coaching staff, and the players are looking forward to another successful regular season. After dropping two successive playoff series to Y-D, the Firebirds are more determined then ever to go deep into the 2012 Playoffs and win their third [...]

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Q&A with Manager Kelly Nicholson

by bobkorn May 7, 2012 Team News

2012 broadcaster Sam Levitt had the chance to speak with Kelly Nicholson and ask him a few questions about his offseason, the upcoming season, and why fans should come out to Eldredge Park this summer.   Q: What are some of the things you do in the offseason in California to prepare for the season [...]

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Intern Housing

by bobkorn April 20, 2012 Team News

Each year the Firebirds hire a group of interns that help the organization and Cape Cod Baseball League be as successful as it istoday. Many of the interns come from all around the country and have trouble finding accommodation. If you know of any possible leads for accommodation in the Orleans area, please let us [...]

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Alex Hassan Making It In Pawtucket

by bobkorn April 19, 2012 Team News

By Katy FitzpatrickCCBL Staff When you’re looking at Cape League rosters, it’s not very often you come across a local kid from New England.  It’s even rarer to see that local kid break into the big leagues.  But for Milton, Mass., native and former Orleans Firebird Alex Hassan (Duke) he’s proving local talent has what [...]

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Everett Teaford and Coach K

by bobkorn April 12, 2012 Team News

Orleans alum LHP Everett Teaford from the 2005 Championship team with Coach Nicholson in Anaheim.  Another “Bird” who’s made it to the big leagues.

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Ed Mooney: 1923-2012

by bobkorn April 6, 2012 Team News

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ed Mooney.  Ed was the voice of the “Cardinals” for many years and the announcers booth will always be “Ed Mooney’s Birds Nest”. Ed Mooney1923-2012The Voice of the Orleans Cardinals Thursday, April 5th, 2012 was celebrated as MLB Opening Day by baseball fans, but [...]

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Firebirds Store is OPEN

by bobkorn March 26, 2012 Team News

The Firebirds on-line store is now open for business.  It’s easier now than ever to get your Firebirds Hats, T-Shirts, and Hoodies.  Just click on the ORDER ONLINE link to get to the STORE and shop away.  All items are available in both Adult and Youth sizes.

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Summer Intern Update

by bobkorn March 21, 2012 Team News

    The future Firebirds players are well underway with their college baseball season preparing for a big summer in Orleans. The Firebirds organization is also looking for another big summer under our newly assembled intern team. This summer’s intern team is made up of a group of highly qualified students looking to make a large [...]

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Russ Ford: 1922-2011

by koamedia December 12, 2011 Team News

On the morning of November 27, 2011 Russell Ford of Orleans, MA, formerly of New Canaan CT, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family and the dogs whom he rescued. After moving to Cape Cod, MA in 1974, he dedicated 4 decades of service to the Cape Cod Baseball League. From 1978-83 Mr. Ford served [...]

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