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Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

 Enrique Hernandez #5 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with teammates after they defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 6 to 5 during Game 4 of the American League Division Series at Fenway Park

The 2022 Red Sox season was a failure—and could be a harbinger for what’s to come

By Tyler Foy / October 5, 2022

Disaster: a sudden calamitous event bringing great damage, loss, or destruction. Also known as the 2022 Boston Red Sox. A year after being just two...

Courtesy of Emma Sharon, MLB

Alum becomes first female broadcaster in Diamondbacks history

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / September 28, 2022

Looking over Dodger Stadium from the broadcasting booth on Sept. 20, Jill Gearin ‘18 made history as the first female broadcaster in Arizona Diamondbacks...

Manuel Margot #13 of the Tampa Bay Rays slides home in the ninth inning after Matt Barnes #32 of the Boston Red Sox threw a wild pitch at Tropicana Field on June 24, 2021 in St Petersburg, Florida. The  Rays defeated the Red Sox 1-0.

Fans make their case for ALDS victors

By Tyler Foy and Camilo Fonseca / October 7, 2021

The Boston Red Sox were able to take a breath after defeating the New York Yankees 6-2 in the American League Wild Card game on Tuesday night. The rivalry...

Fans sat in pods of two or four for the game.

Column: It was great to be back in Fenway Park

By Tyler Foy / April 7, 2021

Before Saturday, “Play Ball!” was an expression I hadn’t heard in Fenway Park since game two of the 2018 World Series. My return to Fenway Park on...

The next step for pandemic-ridden pro sports after election

The next step for pandemic-ridden pro sports after election

By Brendan Beauregard / November 10, 2020

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Tim Neverett '88 (left) alongside Dodgers co-commentator and ex-Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciappara.

Professor and alum earns second World Series ring in three seasons

By Tyler Foy / November 5, 2020

Emerson professor and alumnus Tim Neverett ‘88 earned his second World Series ring last month as a play-by-play broadcaster with the freshly-crowned...

Dr. Charles Steinberg is the Director of Sports Communication at Emerson and the President of the Pawtucket Red Sox.

Q&A: Dr. Charles Steinberg on running a professional baseball team during a pandemic

By Nate Lannan / October 14, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic ravaged the world of baseball this year. Major League Baseball shortened its season to 60 games, and Minor League Baseball play...

Red Sox have crucial decisions to make following disappointing season

Red Sox have crucial decisions to make following disappointing season

By Nate Lannan / October 6, 2020

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