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Baseball as a Universal Language: Nathan Landry's Journey to the States
The sparkle of gold pom-poms is prominent as cheerleaders begin to ascend each other’s shoulders to form a pyramid and chant, persuading...

Chelsea Roemer
Aug 8, 20236 min read
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Graveyard of Memories
The color of the grass was inconsistent. Some patches were bright green, while other spots looked to have been fried by the sun, and were...

Chelsea Roemer
Aug 6, 20232 min read
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Playing a Different Field: Tanner Nishioka navigates life after baseball
Sun rays stretch across ocean waves that are stirred by surfers, while seagulls chirp loudly and palm trees sway to create a...

Chelsea Roemer
Jun 29, 20236 min read
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A Different Perspective
The sound of 20 cash registers closing rapidly began to fade, as the ringing became overpowered by the volume levels of several voices....

Chelsea Roemer
Mar 26, 20233 min read
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Trips Down Memory Lane
Snowflakes appear like spider webs on my apartment windows as they stick together across the glass so delicately. As the icy weather...

Chelsea Roemer
Feb 26, 20232 min read
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A Long Distance Love Affair
Snow began to fall lightly, the flakes danced together in the wind and all around me as I took my usual lap around Fenway Park. The...

Chelsea Roemer
Feb 6, 20233 min read
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It's an Imposter (Syndrome)!
Im·pos·tor /imˈpästər/ A person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others, especially for fraudulent gain. I stood in...

Chelsea Roemer
Dec 9, 20222 min read
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A Letter to My Younger Self...
A lone candle stood tall in the middle of a slice of vanilla cake that was drizzled in a mixture of chocolate and caramel sauce....

Chelsea Roemer
Oct 24, 20223 min read
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In The Home Stretch...
The smell of freshly brewed coffee starts to linger my way after the barista finishes making a new pot for the long line of college...

Chelsea Roemer
Sep 5, 20223 min read
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I Love That Dirty Water
The full moon floats against a sea of dark clouds, making its presence known by towering above the city skyline. Beneath the moon the...

Chelsea Roemer
Jul 19, 20224 min read
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The "Pinch Me" Moments
Shifting all of his weight onto his front leg, the pitcher leans towards the catcher to focus on his next signal. After adjusting his cap...

Chelsea Roemer
Jun 9, 20222 min read
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Rest, Relax, & Repeat
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth The sunlight began to play peek-a-boo through the blinds in the window, casting an array of shadows on the...

Chelsea Roemer
May 12, 20223 min read
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Rain, Snow & Tarp Pulls, Oh My!
I will never forget the sound of water aggressively spewing from the shower head, as my tired body was ready to be cleaned and put to...

Chelsea Roemer
Apr 16, 20222 min read
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'Twas the Night Before Opening Day...
‘Twas the night before Opening Day, And in the ballpark sat empty stands, Impatiently waiting, To be filled by Salem Red Sox fans… Well...

Chelsea Roemer
Apr 7, 20222 min read
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I MIZ College Baseball
#C2E I know I said this blog is about my experience in MiLB, but who would I be if I didn’t share every baseball thought that comes to...

Chelsea Roemer
Mar 31, 20223 min read
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The Story That Should Have Been Told
I have written over 50 feature articles in my career so far and the opportunity to share an individual’s story will always be special to...

Chelsea Roemer
Mar 18, 20225 min read
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It #StartsInSalem
I will never forget the feeling of sweat beads running down my forehead, courtesy of the Florida heat. I had just barely managed to pack...

Chelsea Roemer
Mar 5, 20222 min read
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