Joe McDonald, Telegram & Gazette

Joe McDonald

Telegram & Gazette

Boston, MA, United States

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  • Telegram & Gazette
  • The Patriot Ledger
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Past articles by Joe:

After 44 years in baseball, WooSox owner Larry Lucchino has no plans to slow down

WooSox principal owner Larry Lucchino reflects on his 44 seasons in baseball, his legacy and what he has planned for the WooSox. → Read More

On anniversary of war, family of Ukrainian student honored by WooSox safe in United States

When the WooSox honored student Iryna Nos last year, her family was trying to get out of the Ukraine in the midst of war. Her family is now safe and thriving in the United States. → Read More

Area students take first step toward a life working in sports at Worcester Sports Management Summit

Area students learned what is required of them if they wanted to pursue a career in sports at the third annual Worcester Sports Management Summit. → Read More

Want a career in sports? Worcester Bravehearts hosting Worcester Sports Management Summit

Third annual event is set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at Worcester State University → Read More

Milford's Al Hartz marks 25th year driving Red Sox equipment truck to Spring Training

The Boston Red Sox equipment truck left Fenway Park on Friday and made a pit stop at Polar Park, and Milford's Al Hartz has been at the wheel for the last 25 years. → Read More

New display at Worcester Public Library allows fans to learn about history of Negro Leagues

To honor Black History Month, the Worcester Public Library will host the first Negro Leagues Baseball Museum exhibit. → Read More

Mark your calendars: Picking the top Central Mass. hockey games of the week

Joe McDonald finds a handful of stellar hockey games for fans to keep an eye on this week. → Read More

MIAA high school baseball state championships to be held at Polar Park

The Worcester Red Sox announced the high school baseball state championships games for all five divisions will be held at Polar Park over two days in June. → Read More

A strong start by Red Sox pitching prospect Bryan Mata may mean a brief stay in Worcester

Right-hander's repertoire could be needed in Boston with some fine early starts → Read More

Lobster rolls among many new offerings at Polar Park. 26 bucks, that's how much.

New Fan Deck, culinary enhancements, added ticket booths, Blue Woo Shuttle system are announced at Hot Stove event → Read More

WooSox prepare for robotic umpire system, which is coming soon to Polar Park

Automatic Balls and Strikes is expected to be implemented for Triple A during the 2023 season, paving way for use in Major League Baseball → Read More

Mark your calendars: Picking the top Central Mass. hockey games of the week

Joe McDonald takes a look at some of the best high school hockey games of the week. → Read More

Carlos Beltran, Jeff Kent and Andy Pettitte among Joe McDonald's 10 Hall of Fame picks

Baseball Hall of Fame voter Joe McDonald has a loaded ballot for this year's selections. → Read More

Double play: WooSox President Charles Steinberg and Worcester schoolteacher to marry

Kara Lynch is a fifth-grade teacher at Gates Lane Elementary School in Worcester. → Read More

Mark your calendars: Picking the top Central Mass. hockey games of the week

Joe McDonald takes a look at some of the Central Mass. hockey games this week that can't be missed. → Read More

Cup runneth over for Railers fans: Stanley Cup visits DCU Center

The famed Stanley Cup was on display before the Worcester Railers played on Friday night at the DCU Center. → Read More

Focus remains on hockey for Railers defenseman and Ukraine native Artur Terchiyev

They only were teammates for three games, but Railers players Artur Terchiyev of Ukraine and Andrei Bakanov of Russia were able to form a fast friendship. → Read More

Generational talents Bergeron, Crosby get national spotlight at NHL's Winter Classic

Boston's Patrice Bergeron and Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby have been among this generation's top NHL talents, and the Winter Classic was an opportunity to shine. → Read More

Lucchino excited to continue improving WooSox and Polar Park experience in 2023 and beyond

WooSox principal owner Larry Lucchino is excited to oversee several planned upgrades for the Polar Park experience in 2023. → Read More

WooSox manager Chad Tracy excited to build on successful first year in Worcester

After a first season at the helm of the Worcester Red Sox, manager Chad Tracy is excited to continue to build the WooSox in 2023. → Read More