The Cape League and its Communities

In the twenty third episode of The Cape League and its Communities podcast, host Mikenzie Carbone speaks with Ethan Kagno, who has been an intern for the league for a year and will continue for the 2021 season. The Cape League and its Communities podcast will go through re-brand before the 2021 season and Kagno will be the host taking over. In this episode Kagno shares his experience over the past year, what he looks forward to in the next season, and his favorite projects he has completed over the past year. . . . Music credit: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

In the twenty second episode of The Cape League and its Communities podcast, host Mikenzie Carbone speaks with Damon Iannelli, who is a scout for the Colorado Rockies since 1995. Iannelli visits Cape Cod every summer to recruit collegiate athletes who are playing for the Cape Cod Baseball League. Iannelli shares his two week experience on the Cape, what area he scouts in while visiting, the atmosphere of summer baseball on the Cape and as a scout, and explains the scouting process. . . . Music credit: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

In the twenty first episode of The Cape League and its Communities podcast, host Mikenzie Carbone speaks with Jared DeSantolo, a former Hyannis Harbor Hawk during the summer of 2019. DeSantolo ended the summer batting over .300 and shares the memory of the final game of the summer at YD, where he hit a homerun and double to get his average over .300. DeSantolo also shares his experience at Fenway Park for training day, the 2019 All-Star Game, and the amazing host family he had that made him feel right at home. DeSantolo currently goes to Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and his 2021 season is underway. . . . Music credit: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

In the twentieth episode of The Cape League and its Communities podcast, host Mikenzie Carbone speaks with Hayden Cantrelle, a former Falmouth Commodores during the summers of 2018 and 2019. Cantrelle went to Louisiana Lafayette for three years before being drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers organization. Cantrelle shares his experience playing baseball for two summers on the Cape, the 21 game stretch the Commodores had during 2019 that brought the team closer, their win streak that broke records, and advice he would give to aspiring athletes dreaming of the Cape League. He vlogged game day videos on his YouTube channel, @5guy. Check it out to see what a day in the life of a Cape League player is like! . . . Music credit: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

In the nineteenth episode of The Cape League and its Communities podcast, host Mikenzie Carbone speaks with two women highly regarded by members of the Cape Cod Baseball League to celebrate International Women's Day that occurred last week. Carbone spoke with Mary Henderson, President of the Harwich Mariners as well as Sue Horton, General Manager of the Orleans Firebirds. Henderson and Horton share their journey over the past forty years with the league. The two describe the Cape League family, memories about a Barbara Ellswoth also referred to as “Mrs. E” who was a lifelong Cape League member and die hard baseball fan, and advice they would give to women entering the sports industry. . . . Music credit: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

In the eighteenth episode of The Cape League and its Communities podcast, host Mikenzie Carbone speaks with Mac Lardner, who played on the Bourne Braves during the summer of 2019. Lardner is a left-handed pitcher who is now a part of the St. Louis Cardinals organization. Lardner shares about his time on the Cape during the regular season as well as playing for the 2019 All-Star Game, the difference between the West Coast and East Coast lifestyle, and what advice he would give to a collegiate player hoping to play on the Cape. . . . Music credit: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

In the seventh episode of The Cape League and its Communities podcast, host Mikenzie Carbone speaks with Katie Carey, who is on the board of directors for the Brewster Whitecaps. Carey is also a host parent and is in charge of the youth clinics. Carey has been affiliated with the Cape Cod Baseball League since she was eight years old. She started off as a bat girl, and now her own children are involved with the league as well. After 30+ years Carey shares memories she has made over the years, previous players her family has hosted, and her experience with the youth clinics. . . . Music credit: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

In the sixteenth episode of The Cape League and its Communities podcast, host Mikenzie Carbone speaks with Isaac Collins, who was a member of the 2018 Wareham Gatemen Championship team. Collins talks about what it meant to be a part of the 2018 Championship team, the strong bond that the Gatemen had that summer especially during the playoffs, the dream of seeing one of his plays in the outfield be played on Sports Center, and to be confident with your talent and have fun with it. Collins also expresses what he did on his off days with his teammates and the fast paced energy that the Cape provides. . . . Music credit: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

In the fifteenth episode of The Cape League and its Communities podcast, host Mikenzie Carbone speaks Alex Lumb. Lumb is the Assistant General Manager of the Harwich Mariners, and have been involved with the Mariners since 2007. Carbone chats with Lumb about his journey from beginning as a game day intern in 2007 to now. Lumb spent his summers on the Cape with his family for years and was hooked after his internship during college. 14 years later Lumb continues to work for the franchise while living in Maryland. Listen to hear about his journey and what keeps him coming back every summer. . . . Music credit: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

In the fourteenth episode of The Cape League and its Communities podcast, host Mikenzie Carbone speaks with Allbry Major. Major played on the Cape in 2018 and 2019. In 2018 Major played for the Brewster Whitecaps, and the following summer he played for the Cotuit Kettleers. Major shares his experience playing on the Cape, the learning outcomes from the different coaches and teammates, and his time playing for the 2019 Allstar Game. . . . Music credit: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

In the thirteenth episode of The Cape League and its Communities podcast, host Mikenzie Carbone speaks with members of the Orleans Firebirds. Carbone chats with Firebirds President Bob O'Donnell and board member, host parent, host family manager, and youth clinic organizer, Nancy Nickerson. O'Donnell and Nickerson speak about their multiple decades with the Firebirds, the atmosphere of watching a game on the hill at Eldredge Park, and the experience of summer baseball in Orleans. . . . Music credit: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

In the twelfth episode of The Cape League and its Communities podcast, host Mikenzie Carbone speaks with two of the leagues interns. Carbone chats with Cape Cod Baseball League Social Media Coordinator Michael Lane and Senior Writer Taylor Viles. Carbone talks with the two about their involvement with the league, their motivation to work within the field of sports communication, lifelong memories of being a fan and the transition to being an intern, and advice they would give to individuals who are going to be interns for the 2021 season. . . . Music credit: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

For the eleventh episode of the Cape League and its Communities podcast, host Mikenzie Carbone presents a holiday special. Listen to hear old players, coaches and Cape League board members share their favorite holiday traditions! Happy Holidays to all! . . . Music credit: Premium Beat

In the tenth episode of The Cape League and its Communities podcast, Mikenzie Carbone speaks with members of the Cotuit Kettleers. Carbone chats with Cape Cod Baseball League Vice President and Kettleers Vice President Paul Logan, as well as Kettleers host parent, social media manger, assistant general manager of the team, and franchise board member Glenn Ware. Logan and Ware talk about the recent 2019 Kettleers Championship title, the experience that accomplishment brought to the franchise, as well as past player talk, and the community experience that being involved brings to their lives. . . . Music credit: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

In the ninth episode of The Cape League and its Communities podcast, host Mikenzie Carbone spoke with members of the Chatham Anglers. Carbone chats with Anglers President and host parent Steve West, and host parent, host family coordinator, and Anglers board member Sue Thomas. West and Thomas speak about their involvement over the past decade. Thomas mentions multiple Cape League Alumni that she once hosted that are now MLB players, especially Spencer Torkelson who was selected first overall by the Tigers organization in the 2020 MLB draft. Overall, West and Thomas express their experience, the community atmosphere, and memories they cherish with the Cape League. . . . Music credit: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

In the eighth episode of The Cape League and its Communities podcast, hosted by Mikenzie Carbone, I spoke with Lou Merloni, a former MLB player and Cape Cod Baseball League alumni and Hall of Fame member. Merloni and I spoke about his journey with baseball; from Providence College to two summers playing Cape ball, and finishing with the minor and major leagues. Merloni also adds advice he would give to college athletes potentially playing on the Cape for the 2021 season and a fond memory that comes to mind when he thinks of his time on the Cape. . . Music credit: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

In the seventh episode of The Cape League and its Communities podcast, hosted by Mikenzie Carbone, I spoke with Yarmouth-Dennis (Y-D) Red Sox President, Jim DeMaria and host coordinator and parent, Jeanne Hisey. DeMaria and Hisney are newer to the Y-D organization and speak about their goals and growth over the past few years. DeMaria and Hisney express the importance of marketing, communicating, and enjoying the traditions and entertainment that baseball offers. . . Music credit: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

In the sixth episode of The Cape League and its Communities podcast, hosted by Mikenzie Carbone, I spoke with Hyannis Harbor Hawks President, Brad Pfeifer and host parent, Kasey Doyle. Pfeifer has been involved with the Cape Cod Baseball League for over 20 years, and Doyle is going into her fifth year as a host parent. We discuss the history of the osprey nest at McKeon Park and the establishment of the mascot, what it is like to bring strangers into your home for the summer who quickly become family, the community atmosphere, and stories about former Harbor Hawk players. . . . Music credit: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

In the fifth episode of The Cape League and its Communities podcast, hosted by Mikenzie Carbone, I spoke with John Schiffner who is the longest reigned coach for the Cape Cod Baseball League. Schiffner has now retired, but coached baseball for 42 years. Schiffner played on the Cape, at the professional level, and was a scout for the Montreal Expos. Schiffner coached the Chatham Anglers organization as assistant coach from 1978-1982, returned in 1990 as the Anglers third base coach, and was named manager in 1993 until the announcement of his retirement in the summer of 2017. Listen to hear his experience, the overall experience on the Cape, stories of multiple players that he coached, and the different levels of game from college, to the CCBL, and professional ball. . . Music credit: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

In the fourth episode of The Cape League and its Communities podcast, hosted by Mikenzie Carbone, I spoke with Kevin FitzGerald and Chris Fitzgerald. Chris is the general manager of the Commodores, on the executive board for the Commodores, and a part of the Cape Cod Baseball League executive board. Kevin is a former host parent, and a life long fan. We discuss memories, the Cape community atmosphere, and their involvement with the Commodores. . . . Music credit: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

In the third episode of "The Cape League and its Communities" podcast, hosted by Mikenzie Carbone, I spoke with host parents of the Bourne Braves, Dave and Colleen Iava, as well as host parent and Braves President, Nicole Norkevicius. We chatted about the entertaining aspects of being a host family to a stranger that becomes a part of your family, and the logistics of the Braves organization. The Iava's speak about when they hosted Peter Alonso, who is now a member of the Mets, and Chad Green, who is now a member of the Yankees.

In the second episode of "The Cape League and its Communities" podcast, hosted by Mikenzie Carbone, I speak with Paula Tufts and Mike Peters who are two members of the Wareham Gatemen organization. We touch upon what their jobs entail, what it is like to be a host family, Cape League memories, and the internship and host family opportunities with the Gatemen. . . . Music credit: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

In the first episode of "The Cape League and its Communities" podcast, hosted by Mikenzie Carbone, I speak with the leagues President Chuck Sturtevant, and Commissioner Eric Zmuda. We touch upon what their jobs entail during the off season, how COVID-19 has affected the league, a light hearted conversation about their favorite memories, and being a part of a family oriented organization. . . . Music credit: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop