The PawSox disappeared to Worcester four years ago. McCoy Stadium has since been razed to the ground.  But on Monday evening, a small crowd gathered in what used to be right field for one last event in what may be the longest goodbye in baseball history. Among them, Kevin Wildenhain in full PawSox regalia. His dad […]
McCoy Stadium
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Demolition won’t destroy memories at McCoy
As a bulldozer with a mechanical lobster claw latched hold of the base of a lamp post at McCoy Stadium, Steve Healy stood by documenting it all with his iPhone and a heavy heart. With a loud crunch, the aluminum post snapped like a twig, and fifty foot high lights toppled into the outfield like […]
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A painful reminder of baseball’s past in Pawtucket
The Worcester Red Sox are in, the Pawtucket Red Sox are out, and other musings.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For April 26
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) The continuing contracts bill sailed through the Rhode Island House Tuesday on a 60-to-8 vote. This followed dire predictions from city and town officials […]
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Scott MacKay’s Commentary: Baseball Season Returns To New England
Spring is back in New England and so is baseball. Political analyst for The Public’s Radio, Scott MacKay, takes a look at the fortunes of the Boston Red Sox and their Pawtucket minor league affiliate, the Pawtucket Red Sox. Scott MacKay’s commentary can be heard every Monday morning at 6:45 and 8:45 and at 5:44 […]
