Showing posts with label baseball. Show all posts
Showing posts with label baseball. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Silver Sluggers to meet Thursday at Derby Public Library


 The Silver Sluggers meeting scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, July 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., will be held as planned. See you there!

Monday, June 23, 2025

Ansonia, Derby teams raise $4K for Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin

From left: Derby Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Matthew Conway Jr.; Derby High Softball Coach Angela Grindrod; Derby High Baseball Coach Robert Swierbitowicz; Derby High Softball captains Emma DeSanty and Kaelyn DiMartino; Derby High Athletic Director Jenn Moffat; Dr. Barajas; Lori DiMartino; Derby Mayor Joe DiMartino; Breast Center Manager Ashley Schneider; Derby High Trainer Dan Perillo; Griffin Health President and CEO Patrick Charmel.

DERBY -  The Ansonia and Derby high school softball and baseball teams recently presented Dr. Denise Barajas, medical director of The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital, with a donation of $4,000.

The funds were raised at a special pink baseball game on May 16 and at Derby High School’s 14th Annual Pink Softball Game May 17. 

Initiated by Derby High Athletic Director and Assistant Derby High Softball Coach Jenn Moffat for former Griffin Hospital employee, Derby High Softball Coach and City of Derby Mayor Joe DiMartino, the fundraisers are held in honor of his wife, Lori, a breast cancer survivor.


Overall, the annual event has raised more than $43,000 to help breast cancer patients in the greater Valley community.

Located at 300 Seymour Ave. The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital offer patients a comprehensive range of personalized breast care and wellness services. 

For more information call 203-732-1300 or visit griffinhealth.org/breast-wellness.



This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.


Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Silver Sluggers to talk baseball Thursday at Derby Public Library


DERBY - Derby Public Library to host Silver Sluggers Annual "Hot Stove" League meeting with Rich Marazzi at 10 a.m. Thursday.
The meeting was postponed from Feb. 13.

Please register at 203-736-1482 or at dplreference@biblio.org.


This is shared from Derby Public Library's Facebook page.


Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Silver Sluggers to meet today at Nolan Field in Ansonia



UPDATE from Library: NOTICE: tomorrow's meeting will take place at Nolan Field on August 15 at 10 AM.


DERBY - The long-standing tradition of lively meetings about America's favorite pastime continues at 10 a.m. Thursday in the upper level meeting room of the Derby Public Library.

No registration is necessary. Free. Drop in. The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

For more information call the Reference Desk, 203-736-1482 or

dplreference@biblio.org


This is shared from the Library's online calendar. 

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

'Let's Have A Catch' session on tap today at Nolan Field in Ansonia

Mayor David S. Cassetti, Silver Sluggers to play

'Let's Have A Catch' session held earlier this summer.

Shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page:

ANSONIA - Please join Mayor Cassetti at "Let’s Have A Catch” organized by Ansonia’s Rich Marazzi which will return to Nolan Field at 11 a.m. today. Everyone is welcome!
Just dig out and bring your baseball glove, a ball if you have one, and show up at the Nolan Field baseball diamond.
After the 15-20 minute catch session, Marazzi will host his Silver Sluggers' forum, an open discussion regarding random topics about baseball, under the field house roof.
Those attending the Silver Sluggers baseball discussion are encouraged to bring folding chairs. Bottled water is also suggested.
The event is open for either Silver Sluggers forum discussion and/or playing catch.

Thursday, July 15, 2021

Derby Public Library to host virtual meeting of Silver Sluggers via Zoom

DERBY - Derby Public Library's Silver Sluggers will gather via Zoom at 10 a.m. July 22 to talk baseball. 

Meetings are facilitated by radio talk show host, author, and Major League Baseball Rules Consultant Rich Marazzi of Ansonia. 

Each session includes trivia contests, videos, lively conversation, and more. 

All ages, from rookies through veterans, are invited to join Rich and his group of Silver Sluggers.
Please register https://bit.ly/3iZOQeI to receive Zoom link and password.


This is shared from the Derby Public Library Facebook page.

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Ansonia Chargers to hold free baseball clinic at Nolan Field

ANSONIA - Attention all future AHS baseball players!

Our staff and players will be hosting a free baseball clinic at Nolan Field from 10 a.m. to noon July 31.


If your son lives in Ansonia and will be in 6th, 7th or 8th grade in the fall, sign up! No experience needed.
Please call Coach Patrick Lynch, 203-619-1251 to sign up.


This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Friday, May 14, 2021

Derby Public Library to host Silver Sluggers Thursday via Zoom

The Silver Sluggers pose outside of Derby Public Library./ File photo

DERBY - The Silver Sluggers will meet virtually at 10 a.m. Thursday in a session hosted by Derby Public Library. 

Meetings are facilitated by radio talk show host, author, and Major League Baseball Rules Consultant Rich Marazzi of Ansonia. 
Each session includes trivia contests, videos, lively conversation and more. 
All ages, from rookies through veterans, are invited to join Rich and his group of Silver Sluggers.
Please register https://bit.ly/3ttNRG7 to receive Zoom link and password.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Saturday, March 13, 2021

'Hot Stoves' returns via Zoom Thursday to Derby Public Library


DERBY - “Hot Stoves” returns to Derby Public Library via Zoom at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 18.

Ansonia resident Rich Marazzi, radio sports talk host, author, and MLB rules consultant and his Silver Sluggers discuss Major League Baseball to help get them through the off season. New members of all ages are welcome! 

Registration required https://bit.ly/3ssHFxf to receive the Zoom link and password.


This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.