Fresh faces critical for experienced Firebirds in Championship run
By Brendan Nordstrom On June 7, the Firebirds had their first practice of the summer at Eldredge Park. 10 of the players who were in...
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Brendan Nordstrom
- Jul 30
- 5 min
Derek Clark: The dominant 5-foot-8 pitcher is ‘not the exception’
By Brendan Nordstrom Derek Clark’s eyes were shadowed by the brim of his white and red Firebirds cap. He hid the ball in his black glove...
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Brendan Nordstrom
- Jul 18
- 4 min
Eddie Micheletti Jr.: The lifelong Firebird
By Brendan Nordstrom Eddie Micheletti Jr. was wearing a fitted red Firebirds cap with a black brim above a blue sweatshirt. Micheletti, a...
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Brendan Nordstrom
- Jul 8
- 4 min
The road to 400: Kelly Nicholson cemented in Cape Cod League history
By Brendan Nordstrom Thursday, June 16, 2005. The Orleans Cardinals defeated the Brewster Whitecaps by a score of 2-1. Kelly Nicholson,...
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Brendan Nordstrom
- Jun 21
- 5 min
‘The most interesting man on the Cape’: Meet Mental Performance Coordinator Jay Banfield
By Brendan Nordstrom In approximately three hours and 45 minutes, the Orleans Firebirds would set for first pitch at Eldredge Park for...
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Brendan Nordstrom
- Jun 9
- 3 min
Energetic Firebirds squad gears up for 2023 season
By Brendan Nordstrom 2-2 count. Yarmouth-Dennis pitcher Cole Carrigg was set in the windup. Carrigg kicked and delivered strike three...
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rajdas84
- Aug 2, 2021
- 8 min
Orleans Analytics: How three interns are shaping the stars of tomorrow with cutting-edge technology
By: Cole Bradley ORLEANS, Mass- On a hot July afternoon in Cotuit, Massachusetts, Brandon Smith lugs a large black box and an iPad to the...
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rajdas84
- Jul 23, 2021
- 3 min
After a tough spring at ASU, Nick Wallerstedt has turned himself into a completely different pitcher
By: Cole Bradley ORLEANS, Mass- This past spring was one that right-hander Nick Wallerstedt (Arizona State) would’ve certainly liked to...
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rajdas84
- Jul 17, 2021
- 6 min
After years of hard work, Donovan Benoit’s road to the show has officially begun
By: Cole Bradley ORLEANS, Mass- On arguably the most important day of his life, Donovan Benoit (Tulane) decided to pull a prank....
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rajdas84
- Jul 10, 2021
- 4 min
Chase DeLauter’s power is something to behold, and he still has yet to fully show it off
By: Cole Bradley ORLEANS, Mass- When some hitters come to the plate, there’s a feeling of dread that sets in for an opposing pitcher. The...
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rajdas84
- Jul 6, 2021
- 3 min
Max Rajcic finds a balance in the water and on the mound
By: Cole Bradley ORLEANS, Mass- Max Rajcic (UCLA) is a man of many talents. The rising-sophomore right-hander is already one of the most...
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rajdas84
- Jun 30, 2021
- 4 min
Catcher framing: An art that Garret Guillemette and Justin Miknis have down to a science
By: Cole Bradley ORLEANS, Mass- A catcher's job primarily consists of three things: communicating with their battery mate, quarterbacking...
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rajdas84
- Jun 24, 2021
- 4 min
Jordan Sprinkle and Jace Jung are ready to represent the USA on the Collegiate National Team
By: Cole Bradley ORLEANS, Mass- Donning a nation's colors is something every young athlete dreams of doing. To represent a family, team,...
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rajdas84
- Jun 22, 2021
- 4 min
Jack Moss Brings an Approach Unlike Any Other at the Plate This Summer
By: Cole Bradley ORLEANS, Mass- Hitting isn’t easy. Ted Williams once said, “The hardest thing to do in baseball is to hit a round ball...
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