WESTFIELD — The Westfield Starfires announced that Hall of Fame baseball writer Peter Gammons will serve as host for the upcoming Starfires Hot Stove event featuring legendary pitcher Roger “the Rocket” Clemens. The event will take place on Saturday, March 28 at Westfield State University and promises to be an unforgettable evening of baseball stories, insight, and behind-the-scenes conversation with one of the game’s most dominant pitchers.

Gammons, one of the most respected and influential baseball journalists of all time, brings decades of experience covering the sport. A longtime columnist for the Boston Globe and former beat writer for the Boston Red Sox, Gammons became a national voice of baseball through his work with ESPN and later MLB Network. His reporting, relationships throughout the game, and deep knowledge of baseball history have shaped how fans understand the sport. In recognition of his contributions to baseball journalism, Gammons was honored with the J.G. Taylor Spink Award and inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown in 2005.

The Hot Stove will feature Roger Clemens reflecting on his storied career, unforgettable moments, and lasting impact on the Boston Red Sox and their fans. With Gammons hosting the discussion, attendees can expect a dynamic and candid exchange between two figures who have significantly impacted the game.

The event will take place at Parenzo Hall (Dever Auditorium) on the campus of Westfield State University, located at 577 Western Ave., Westfield, starting at 6 p.m.

A Rocket Hot Stove Ticket is available with limited availability due to auditorium seating capacity, while an exclusive VIP meet & greet experience — offering a one-of-a-kind opportunity to meet Clemens — is available in extremely limited quantities. This VIP experience includes an autograph and photo with Clemens, along with hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar prior to the Hot Stove program. Tickets are available now at www.westfieldstarfires.com.

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Starfires announced that Hall of Fame baseball writer Peter Gammons will serve as host for the upcoming Starfires Hot Stove event featuring legendary pitcher Roger “the Rocket” Clemens. The event will take place on Saturday, March 28 at Westfield State University and promises to be an unforgettable evening of baseball stories, insight, and behind-the-scenes conversation with one of the game’s most dominant pitchers.

Gammons, one of the most respected and influential baseball journalists of all time, brings decades of experience covering the sport. A longtime columnist for the Boston Globe and former beat writer for the Boston Red Sox, Gammons became a national voice of baseball through his work with ESPN and later MLB Network. His reporting, relationships throughout the game, and deep knowledge of baseball history have shaped how fans understand the sport. In recognition of his contributions to baseball journalism, Gammons was honored with the J.G. Taylor Spink Award and inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown in 2005.

The Hot Stove will feature Roger Clemens reflecting on his storied career, unforgettable moments, and lasting impact on the Boston Red Sox and their fans. With Gammons hosting the discussion, attendees can expect a dynamic and candid exchange between two figures who have significantly impacted the game.

The event will take place at Parenzo Hall (Dever Auditorium) on the campus of Westfield State University, located at 577 Western Ave., Westfield, starting at 6 p.m.

A Rocket Hot Stove Ticket is available with limited availability due to auditorium seating capacity, while an exclusive VIP meet & greet experience — offering a one-of-a-kind opportunity to meet Clemens — is available in extremely limited quantities. This VIP experience includes an autograph and photo with Clemens, along with hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar prior to the Hot Stove program. Tickets are available now at www.westfieldstarfires.com.

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Starfires announced the addition of Annalise Eak to the staff as coordinator of Group Sales & Fan Experiences.

Eak, a Westfield native and graduate of Westfield State University, is pursuing a graduate degree at Bay Path University. For the last seven years, she has served as a marketing supervisor at Six Flags New England. She was a Starfires Game Day Operations volunteer at Bullens Field in both 2019 and 2020. She is vice president of the Westfield Babe Ruth board of directors and served on the World Series executive committee in 2019. She is a Westfield Centennial Lions Club member and Westfield Technical Academy sports volunteer.

“Annalise is a fixture at Bullens Field and a huge asset to the Starfires organization,” team owner and co-founder Christopher Thompson said. “We are thrilled to have her take on this expanded role within the front office.”

The Westfield Starfires are part of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League, which offers collegiate summer baseball to fans in seven New England cities. The Starfires joined the league as an expansion franchise for the summer of 2019 and play in historic Billy Bullens Field in Westfield. The 2021 schedule will be released in the coming weeks.

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Starfires announced the addition of Jeremy Therrien to the staff as Game Operations and Promotions coordinator.

Therrien, a Westfield native and senior at Springfield College, has served in that position since late in 2019 and has spent much of the 2020 season implementing the organization’s COVID-19 readiness plan.

For three consecutive years, Therrien has served as a student leader at the Hoophall Classic, an annual, Springfield-based tournament that features the top high-school basketball players and teams from around the country. He is also a Game Operations supervisor for the Springfield Thunderbirds of the American Hockey League.

“Jeremy is a rising star in the sport-management and event industry,” team owner and co-founder Christopher Thompson said. “We are thrilled to have him join the Starfires organization.”

The Westfield Starfires are members of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League, which offers collegiate summer baseball to fans in seven New England cities. The Starfires joined the league as an expansion franchise for the summer of 2019 and play out of historic Billy Bullens Field in Westfield.