Worcester Red Sox manager Chad Tracy joins T&G reporter Tommy Cassell on 'Cassell’s Corner Podcast' to discuss the 2026 season and all things WooSox and baseball.

<p>Worcester Red Sox manager Chad Tracy joins T&amp;G reporter Tommy Cassell on 'Cassell&rsquo;s Corner Podcast' to discuss the 2026 season and all things WooSox and baseball.</p>

Worcester Red Sox manager Chad Tracy joins Tommy Cassell on "Cassell's Corner Podcast" to talk about the 2026 baseball season.

WooSox manager Chad Tracy chats about 2026 season

Kyle (16) and Marcus (14) Ando, of Marlborough, are a sophomore and freshman, respectively, at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School. Their father, Yoshitaka Ando, recently died from cancer on Dec. 3, just three days before the two boys went to the a Division 2 Super Bowl at Gillette Stadium with the L-S football team.
In this audio clip, Kyle and Marcus go back and forth talking about their father, who was the L-S athletic trainer, and what he meant to them. 

<p>Kyle (16) and Marcus (14) Ando, of Marlborough, are a sophomore and freshman, respectively, at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School. Their father, Yoshitaka Ando, recently died from cancer on Dec. 3, just three days before the two boys went to the a Division 2 Super Bowl at Gillette Stadium with the L-S football team.<br>In this audio clip, Kyle and Marcus go back and forth talking about their father, who was the L-S athletic trainer, and what he meant to them.&nbsp;</p>

Yoshitaka Ando's sons reflect on what their dad meant to them

Three members of the Wayland High School field hockey team joined Cassell's Corner podcast.

And all three were boys.

Wayland seniors Aiden Chitkara, Ethan Betancourt, and Zeke Betancourt joined Tommy to talk all things field hockey.

The trio of Warriors also discussed the decision, reactions from others, difference between boys and girls sports, and goal celebration.  They even talked about whether or not they'd wear the skirts.

Cassell’s Corner

Each week, Tommy Cassell of the MetroWest Daily and Milford Daily News will talk with a high school sports figure from the MetroWest and Milford areas. A new episode is released every Wednesday. Follow Cassell on Twitter at @TommyCassell44 or by email at tcassell@wickedlocal.com

You can subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or any other podcast provider. Don’t forget to rate and review. And if you aren’t a podcast listener, every episode of Cassell’s Corner is available on our websites. You can also subscribe to our morning newsletter for all of the latest sports headline, here for MetroWest readers and here for Milford Daily News readers.

<p>Three members of the Wayland High School field hockey team joined Cassell's Corner podcast.</p>
<p>And all three were boys.</p>
<p>Wayland seniors Aiden Chitkara, Ethan Betancourt, and Zeke Betancourt joined Tommy to talk all things field hockey.</p>
<p>The trio of Warriors also discussed the decision, reactions from others, difference between boys and girls sports, and goal celebration.&nbsp; They even talked about whether or not they'd wear the skirts.</p>
<p><strong>Cassell&rsquo;s Corner</strong></p>
<p>Each week, Tommy Cassell of the<a href="http://www.metrowestdailynews.com"> MetroWest Daily</a> and<a href="http://www.milforddailynews.com/"> Milford Daily News</a> will talk with a high school sports figure from the MetroWest and Milford areas. A new episode is released every Wednesday. Follow Cassell on Twitter at<a href="https://twitter.com/tommycassell44"> @TommyCassell44 </a>or by email at <a href="mailto:tcassell@wickedlocal.com">tcassell@wickedlocal.com</a></p>
<p>You can subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or any other podcast provider. Don&rsquo;t forget to rate and review. And if you aren&rsquo;t a podcast listener, every episode of Cassell&rsquo;s Corner is available<a href="http://framingham.wickedlocal.com/topics/cassells-corner-podcast"> on our websites</a>. You can also subscribe to our morning newsletter for all of the latest sports headline, <a href="http://myprofile.metrowestdailynews.com/">here for MetroWest readers</a> and <a href="http://myprofile.milforddailynews.com/">here for Milford Daily News readers.</a></p>

3 boys talk about playing on a predominately girls team

These boys are playing on Wayland High's field hockey team

Three Algonquin High seniors joined Tommy Cassell on this episode. The trio of Tomahawks are accomplished athletes, but the reason why they were in studio was not to talk sports -- really -- but to talk about talking about sports.   Josh Harmon, Jon Symons and Nick Hatton are the hosts of "Unscripted." It's a weekly sports show with "the most hot takes."   The T-Hawk super fans chatted with Tommy about their shtick before taking over the podcast entirely at the end of the podcast. Oh, and they also performed a pizza review outside of a nearby pizza establishment.    Cassell’s Corner

Each week, Tommy Cassell of the MetroWest Daily and Milford Daily News will talk with a high school sports figure from the MetroWest and Milford areas. A new episode is released every Wednesday. Follow Cassell on Twitter at @TommyCassell44 or by email at tcassell@wickedlocal.com

You can subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or any other podcast provider. Don’t forget to rate and review. And if you aren’t a podcast listener, every episode of Cassell’s Corner is available on our websites. You can also subscribe to our morning newsletter for all of the latest sports headline, here for MetroWest readers and here for Milford Daily News readers.

<p>Three Algonquin High seniors joined Tommy Cassell on this episode. The trio of Tomahawks are accomplished athletes, but the reason why they were in studio was not to talk sports -- really -- but to talk about talking about sports. &nbsp; Josh Harmon, Jon Symons and Nick Hatton are the hosts of "Unscripted." It's a weekly sports show with "the most hot takes." &nbsp; The T-Hawk super fans chatted with Tommy about their shtick before taking over the podcast entirely at the end of the podcast. Oh, and they also performed a pizza review outside of a nearby pizza establishment.&nbsp; &nbsp; <strong>Cassell&rsquo;s Corner</strong></p>
<p>Each week, Tommy Cassell of the<a href="http://www.metrowestdailynews.com"> MetroWest Daily</a> and<a href="http://www.milforddailynews.com/"> Milford Daily News</a> will talk with a high school sports figure from the MetroWest and Milford areas. A new episode is released every Wednesday. Follow Cassell on Twitter at<a href="https://twitter.com/tommycassell44"> @TommyCassell44 </a>or by email at <a href="mailto:tcassell@wickedlocal.com">tcassell@wickedlocal.com</a></p>
<p>You can subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or any other podcast provider. Don&rsquo;t forget to rate and review. And if you aren&rsquo;t a podcast listener, every episode of Cassell&rsquo;s Corner is available<a href="http://framingham.wickedlocal.com/topics/cassells-corner-podcast"> on our websites</a>. You can also subscribe to our morning newsletter for all of the latest sports headline, <a href="http://myprofile.metrowestdailynews.com/">here for MetroWest readers</a> and <a href="http://myprofile.milforddailynews.com/">here for Milford Daily News readers.</a></p>

Josh Harmon, Jon Symons and Nick Hatton share their experiences with hosting

Unscripted: Algonquin High seniors take over the show

Five Wayland High wrestlers in senior captains Brooks Jones and Erik Sweeney, and juniors Cameron Jones, George Natsis and CJ Brown join host to talk about Wayland winning the Warrior Cup over rival Lincoln-Sudbury and much more about the wrestling program. The five Warriors began the podcast by singing the song they listen to before every home match and ended the podcast with an impromptu promposal, which is when people ask other people to junior prom, by Brown.

<div>Five Wayland High wrestlers in senior captains Brooks Jones and Erik Sweeney, and juniors Cameron Jones, George Natsis and CJ Brown join host to talk about Wayland winning the Warrior Cup over rival Lincoln-Sudbury and much more about the wrestling program.</div>
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<div>The five Warriors began the podcast by singing the song they listen to before every home match and ended the podcast with an impromptu promposal, which is when people ask other people to junior prom, by Brown.</div>

Well that last segment didn't go well ...

5 Wayland Warriors talk wrestling then it goes wrong

Five Ashland wrestlers joined host Tommy Cassell to talk about the Clockers' recent Coaches vs. Cancer wrestling match with Hopkinton. (Check out the photos) The quintet of wrestlers also talked all thing wrestling -- including cauliflower ear, ringworm, wardrobe choices, weigh-ins and packing a bag -- while also discussing how cancer has impacted the Ashland wrestling team and community. The wrestlers also kept things loose by opening up the podcast by singing "Juju On That Beat" -- a song and dance you'll sometimes see and hear at an Ashland wrestling practice. Cassell’s Corner

Each week, Tommy Cassell of the MetroWest Daily and Milford Daily News will talk with a high school sports figure from the MetroWest and Milford areas. A new episode is released every Wednesday. Follow Cassell on Twitter at @TommyCassell44 or by email at tcassell@wickedlocal.com

You can subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or any other podcast provider. Don’t forget to rate and review. And if you aren’t a podcast listener, every episode of Cassell’s Corner is available on our websites.

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<div>Five Ashland wrestlers joined host Tommy Cassell to talk about the Clockers' recent <a href="https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/sports/20190109/ashland-and-hopkinton-join-forces-to-fight-cancer-in-coaches-vs-cancer-wrestling-match">Coaches vs. Cancer wrestling match with Hopkinton</a>. (<a href="https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/photogallery/WL/20190110/SPORTS/109009979/PH/1">Check out the photos</a>)</div>
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<div>The quintet of wrestlers also talked all thing wrestling -- including cauliflower ear, ringworm, wardrobe choices, weigh-ins and packing a bag -- while also discussing how cancer has impacted the Ashland wrestling team and community.</div>
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<div>The wrestlers also kept things loose by opening up the podcast by singing "Juju On That Beat" -- a song and dance you'll sometimes see and hear at an Ashland wrestling practice.</div>
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<p>Each week, Tommy Cassell of the<a href="http://www.metrowestdailynews.com"> MetroWest Daily</a> and<a href="http://www.milforddailynews.com/"> Milford Daily News</a> will talk with a high school sports figure from the MetroWest and Milford areas. A new episode is released every Wednesday. Follow Cassell on Twitter at<a href="https://twitter.com/tommycassell44"> @TommyCassell44 </a>or by email at <a href="mailto:tcassell@wickedlocal.com">tcassell@wickedlocal.com</a></p>
<p>You can subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or any other podcast provider. Don&rsquo;t forget to rate and review. And if you aren&rsquo;t a podcast listener, every episode of Cassell&rsquo;s Corner is available<a href="http://framingham.wickedlocal.com/topics/cassells-corner-podcast"> on our websites</a>.</p>
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Ashland wrestlers talk what its like working with a coach who is fighting cancer

Clockers talk Coaches vs Cancer wrestling match

Four members of the Algonquin boys hockey team visited with host Tommy Cassell to talk about winning the Daily News Cup. After beating Hudson in the semifinals of the Daily News Cup, the Tomahawks defeated Hopkinton in a rematch of the previous finals. Four Algonquin players in senior captain Nolan Kimball, juniors Matt Bogdanski and Henry Alford, and sophomore Henry Antino talked all things hockey, swag, traditions and music choices. The Tomahawks started the podcast off by singing the song they play in the locker room after a win before surprising a classmate over the phone with a cool announcement.  Cassell’s Corner

Each week, Tommy Cassell of the MetroWest Daily and Milford Daily News will talk with a high school sports figure from the MetroWest and Milford areas. A new episode is released every Wednesday. Follow Cassell on Twitter at @TommyCassell44 or by email at tcassell@wickedlocal.com

You can subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or any other podcast provider. Don’t forget to rate and review. And if you aren’t a podcast listener, every episode of Cassell’s Corner is available on our websites.

<div>Four members of the&nbsp;Algonquin boys hockey team visited with host Tommy Cassell to talk about <a href="https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/20181229/algonquin-wins-daily-news-cup-championship">winning the Daily News Cup.</a></div>
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<div>After beating Hudson in the semifinals of the Daily News Cup, the Tomahawks defeated <a href="https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/sports/20181228/daily-news-cup-finals-preview-algonquin-and-hopkinton-will-square-off-in-finals-of-daily-news-cup-in-rematch-of-last-years-title-game">Hopkinton in a rematch of the previous finals.</a> Four Algonquin players in senior captain Nolan Kimball, juniors Matt Bogdanski and Henry Alford, and sophomore Henry Antino talked all things hockey, swag, traditions and music choices.</div>
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<div>The Tomahawks started the podcast off by singing the song they play in the locker room after a win before surprising a classmate over the phone with a cool announcement.&nbsp;</div>
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<div><strong>Cassell&rsquo;s Corner</strong></div>
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<p>Each week, Tommy Cassell of the<a href="http://www.metrowestdailynews.com"> MetroWest Daily</a> and<a href="http://www.milforddailynews.com/"> Milford Daily News</a> will talk with a high school sports figure from the MetroWest and Milford areas. A new episode is released every Wednesday. Follow Cassell on Twitter at<a href="https://twitter.com/tommycassell44"> @TommyCassell44 </a>or by email at <a href="mailto:tcassell@wickedlocal.com">tcassell@wickedlocal.com</a></p>
<p>You can subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or any other podcast provider. Don&rsquo;t forget to rate and review. And if you aren&rsquo;t a podcast listener, every episode of Cassell&rsquo;s Corner is available<a href="http://framingham.wickedlocal.com/topics/cassells-corner-podcast"> on our websites</a>.</p>
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All things hockey, swag, traditions and music

Daily News Cup champs

Franklin High junior Ali Brigham announced her verbal commitment to play basketball at George Washington University on Dec. 4. Exactly a week later, Brigham scored a game-high 29 points in a 61-20 win over Milford. The junior standout joined host Tommy Cassell with Franklin senior captains Bea Bondhus and Shannon Gray, and junior Megan O'Connell. The quartet of Panthers talked basketball, volleyball and tanning tips, while also discussing a new initiative that doesn't allow basketball players to roll up their shorts this season. At the beginning and end of the podcast, the four Franklin basketballers had some fun. Maybe too much fun, by singing some songs and finishing with a fun game. Cassell’s Corner

Each week, Tommy Cassell of the MetroWest Daily and Milford Daily News will talk with a high school sports figure from the MetroWest and Milford areas. A new episode is released every Wednesday. Follow Cassell on Twitter at @TommyCassell44 or by email at tcassell@wickedlocal.com

You can subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or any other podcast provider. Don’t forget to rate and review. And if you aren’t a podcast listener, every episode of Cassell’s Corner is available on our websites.

<div>Franklin High junior Ali Brigham announced her verbal commitment to play basketball at George Washington University on Dec. 4. Exactly a week later, Brigham scored a game-high 29 points in a 61-20 win over Milford.</div>
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<div>The junior standout joined host Tommy Cassell with Franklin senior captains Bea Bondhus and Shannon Gray, and junior Megan O'Connell.</div>
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<div>The quartet of Panthers talked basketball, volleyball and tanning tips, while also discussing a new initiative that doesn't allow basketball players to roll up their shorts this season.</div>
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<div>At the beginning and end of the podcast, the four Franklin basketballers had some fun. Maybe too much fun, by singing some songs and finishing with a fun game.</div>
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<div><strong>Cassell&rsquo;s Corner</strong></div>
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<p>Each week, Tommy Cassell of the<a href="http://www.metrowestdailynews.com"> MetroWest Daily</a> and<a href="http://www.milforddailynews.com/"> Milford Daily News</a> will talk with a high school sports figure from the MetroWest and Milford areas. A new episode is released every Wednesday. Follow Cassell on Twitter at<a href="https://twitter.com/tommycassell44"> @TommyCassell44 </a>or by email at <a href="mailto:tcassell@wickedlocal.com">tcassell@wickedlocal.com</a></p>
<p>You can subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or any other podcast provider. Don&rsquo;t forget to rate and review. And if you aren&rsquo;t a podcast listener, every episode of Cassell&rsquo;s Corner is available<a href="http://framingham.wickedlocal.com/topics/cassells-corner-podcast"> on our websites</a>.</p>
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We find out someone can't gargle water and sing.

Four from Franklin High girls basketball play a new game or two

A year after losing in the Division 7 Super Bowl, the Blackstone Valley Tech football team made tech school history by winning a state championship.  The four senior captains in Jordyn Amero, Justin Sauter, Ethan Blake and Dawson Potter, and senior Conner Christensen all joined host Tommy Cassell to talk about the Super Bowl victory. The Beavers spoke about their "Rocky II" inspired season, inspiration from a beloved coach who passed away from cancer and even a little swagger inspiration from a company called Supreme. At the end of the episode, the five BVT footballers squared off in a trivia game.  Cassell’s Corner

Each week, Tommy Cassell of the MetroWest Daily and Milford Daily News will talk with a high school sports figure from the MetroWest and Milford areas. A new episode is released every Wednesday. Follow Cassell on Twitter at @TommyCassell44 or by email at tcassell@wickedlocal.com

You can subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or any other podcast provider. Don’t forget to rate and review. And if you aren’t a podcast listener, every episode of Cassell’s Corner is available on our websites.

<div>A year after losing in the Division 7 Super Bowl, the Blackstone Valley Tech football team made tech school history by winning a state championship.&nbsp;</div>
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<div>The four senior captains in Jordyn Amero, Justin Sauter, Ethan Blake and Dawson Potter, and senior Conner Christensen all joined host Tommy Cassell to talk about the Super Bowl victory.</div>
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<div>The Beavers spoke about their "Rocky II" inspired season, inspiration from a beloved coach who passed away from cancer and even a little swagger inspiration from a company called Supreme.</div>
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<div>At the end of the episode, the five BVT footballers squared off in a trivia game.&nbsp;</div>
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<div><strong>Cassell&rsquo;s Corner</strong></div>
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<p>Each week, Tommy Cassell of the<a href="http://www.metrowestdailynews.com"> MetroWest Daily</a> and<a href="http://www.milforddailynews.com/"> Milford Daily News</a> will talk with a high school sports figure from the MetroWest and Milford areas. A new episode is released every Wednesday. Follow Cassell on Twitter at<a href="https://twitter.com/tommycassell44"> @TommyCassell44 </a>or by email at <a href="mailto:tcassell@wickedlocal.com">tcassell@wickedlocal.com</a></p>
<p>You can subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or any other podcast provider. Don&rsquo;t forget to rate and review. And if you aren&rsquo;t a podcast listener, every episode of Cassell&rsquo;s Corner is available<a href="http://framingham.wickedlocal.com/topics/cassells-corner-podcast"> on our websites</a>.</p>
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Blackstone Valley Tech wins a Super Bowl title

On September 28, Marlborough High 2017 graduate Connor Walker could feel his legs. A day later, the Saint Anselm sophomore football player could not. Following a spinal cord injury in a game against Southern Connecticut, Connor was rushed to the hospital when he couldn't feel or move his body. Roughly three days later, he finally regained full feeling in his upper body but still can't feel his lower half to this day. Connor, along with his father, Robbie Walker, joined host Tommy to talk about the events of Sept. 29, the diagnosis, the rehab and now the future.Connor and his father also chatted with Tommy about the community outreach, Connor's plans moving forward and even discussed the "pimp mobile" that Connor would like to drive again someday. Read about Connor's journey and view the photos of Connor taking his first steps, on the MetroWest Daily News's website. Click here for the story. Cassell’s Corner

Each week, Tommy Cassell of the MetroWest Daily and Milford Daily News will talk with a high school sports figure from the MetroWest and Milford areas. A new episode is released every Wednesday. Follow Cassell on Twitter at @TommyCassell44 or by email at tcassell@wickedlocal.com

You can subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or any other podcast provider. Don’t forget to rate and review. And if you aren’t a podcast listener, every episode of Cassell’s Corner is available on our websites.

<div>On September 28, Marlborough High 2017 graduate<a href="http://gatehousenews.com/connorwalker/home/site/metrowestdailynews.com"> Connor Walker</a> could feel his legs. A day later, the Saint Anselm sophomore football player could not.</div>
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<div>Following a spinal cord injury in a game against Southern Connecticut, Connor was rushed to the hospital when he couldn't feel or move his body. Roughly three days later, he finally regained full feeling in his upper body but still can't feel his lower half to this day.</div>
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<div>Connor, along with his father, Robbie Walker, joined host Tommy to talk about the events of Sept. 29, the diagnosis, the rehab and now the future.</div>
<div>Connor and his father also chatted with Tommy about the community outreach, Connor's plans moving forward and even discussed the "pimp mobile" that Connor would like to drive again someday.</div>
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<div>Read about Connor's journey and view the photos of Connor taking his first steps, on the MetroWest&nbsp;Daily News's website. <a href="http://gatehousenews.com/connorwalker/home/site/metrowestdailynews.com">Click here for the story.</a></div>
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<div><strong>Cassell&rsquo;s Corner</strong></div>
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<p>Each week, Tommy Cassell of the<a href="http://www.metrowestdailynews.com"> MetroWest Daily</a> and<a href="http://www.milforddailynews.com/"> Milford Daily News</a> will talk with a high school sports figure from the MetroWest and Milford areas. A new episode is released every Wednesday. Follow Cassell on Twitter at<a href="https://twitter.com/tommycassell44"> @TommyCassell44 </a>or by email at <a href="mailto:tcassell@wickedlocal.com">tcassell@wickedlocal.com</a></p>
<p>You can subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or any other podcast provider. Don&rsquo;t forget to rate and review. And if you aren&rsquo;t a podcast listener, every episode of Cassell&rsquo;s Corner is available<a href="http://framingham.wickedlocal.com/topics/cassells-corner-podcast"> on our websites</a>.</p>
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A St. Anselm College football player from Marlborough recovers from a spinal cord injury

Connor Walker's first steps

Cassell’s Corner Podcast is a video interview series with Worcester T&G sports reporter Tommy Cassell where he will interview prominent figures around the Worcester Red Sox, the Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. 

Cassell will chat with coaches, players, front office members and everyone involved with the WooSox, while also dabbling in the local high school and college sports scene.

<p>Cassell&rsquo;s Corner Podcast is a video interview series with Worcester T&amp;G sports reporter Tommy Cassell where he will interview prominent figures around the Worcester Red Sox, the Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Cassell will chat with coaches, players, front office members and everyone involved with the WooSox, while also dabbling in the local high school and college sports scene.</p>

All things Worcester Red Sox and sports in Central Mass.

Cassell's Corner

Cassell’s Corner Podcast is a video interview series with Worcester T&G sports reporter Tommy Cassell where he will interview prominent figures around the Worcester Red Sox, the Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. 

Cassell will chat with coaches, players, front office members and everyone involved with the WooSox, while also dabbling in the local high school and college sports scene.  

<p>Cassell&rsquo;s Corner Podcast is a video interview series with Worcester T&amp;G sports reporter Tommy Cassell where he will interview prominent figures around the Worcester Red Sox, the Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Cassell will chat with coaches, players, front office members and everyone involved with the WooSox, while also dabbling in the local high school and college sports scene.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Cassell's Corner

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