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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Mass. native, two-time Gold Glove winner retires from MLB
Nick Ahmed is calling it a career. The East Longmeadow native announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on Thursday in a social media post. "For as long as I can remember, all I ever wanted to do was play baseball," Ahmed posted to X. 'I got to live out my childhood dream and play for a very long time! After 15 professional seasons and over a decade in the big leagues I am officially hanging up my spikes and retiring from playing." Ahmed spent 10 seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks before he was designated for assignment in September 2023. At the time, he was Arizona's longest-tenured player in the organization. In 2024, Ahmed played for the San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres. He appeared in five games for the Texas Rangers this season. Ahmed won consecutive Gold Gloves in 2018 and 2019 at shortstop. All told, he batted .233 with 72 homers and 339 RBI in 964 career games. More Red Sox coverage Potential Red Sox trade candidate traded to AL West contender (report) Red Sox pitcher who closed out World Series for Dodgers to receive ring this weekend Why second MLB retirement has ex-Red Sox pitcher at peace Red Sox' 'uber-athletic' 1st-rounder cracks Keith Law's Top 60, along with 2 other prospects Fenway Insider Live: Sean McAdam on trade deadline, potential Red Sox moves Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
American Legion holds Memorial Day ceremony in East Longmeadow
EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – Memorial Day traditions in western Massachusetts continued in East Longmeadow. The American Legion held a special ceremony to honor and remember our fallen heroes. Dozens of people, including veterans and their families, lined up outside East Longmeadow High School to pay their respects. Memorial Day ceremonies take place throughout western Massachusetts The ceremony began with Legion members marching to the flagpole, where a gun salute and the traditional playing of 'Taps' took place. The Commander of the American Legion said this day is about never forgetting those who gave their lives for our country. 'For the most part, you know, most people will go in because they want to protect our freedoms,' Commander Brian Tidlund said. 'We don't want to be taken over by any other country, so this is how we protect by serving. So those that go in, and we all sign that blank check. When we signed that dotted line to join, we signed that blank check, saying we're willing to give our life if need be.' The names of nearly 20 East Longmeadow veterans were read inside the high school auditorium, honoring their memory and sacrifice. The East Longmeadow High School Band also paid a special tribute to each branch of the military. To further recognize the day, a proclamation from Governor Maura Healey was read by the town manager. The ceremony ended at the East Longmeadow Center Square, with the placing of a wreath in remembrance of the fallen heroes. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Boston Globe
23-02-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
In the nightcap to a day of days, Shawsheen boys' hockey repeats as vocational champion
Junior right winger Justin Thibert tallied twice and assisted on freshman Josh Baker's insurance goal, as the first line supplied all the scoring. Junior center Jacoby Patterson served as the straw that stirred the drink, driving play and supplying three assists. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up After Thibert scored in the first period from a sharp angle shot along the right wall, he showcased great poise for his second goal. Picking up the puck in the slot, Thibert wheeled back to the left side of the slot, adjusting his angle before firing a wrist shot into the top left corner. Advertisement 'My father was telling me before the game to get the puck and be patient with it,' said Thibert. 'That's the first thought that went through my head.' The first line of Baker, Patterson, and Thibert all boast 35-plus points this season, and for good reason. The trio found each other quickly with passes and created a plethora of chances. Yet it's the hardware that matters the most. 'Going back to back, it's awesome,' said Thibert. 'I love it.' Shawsheen (15-3) is the No. 10 seed in the Division 3 tournament and will host No. 23 East Longmeadow (11-8) Thursday at Hallenborg Pavilion (7 p.m.). Blackstone Valley (11-7) drew the No. 25 seed and will travel to Rockett Arena to face No. 8 Marblehead (15-5), the reigning Division 3 champion. Cam Kerry can be reached at
