In this episode of Friday Night Fields, we visit the island home of the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks, a team deeply embedded in local culture and community pride. On a night celebrating 50 years of Jaws — the film that forever changed the island — the Sharks take the field with history in the air and fans in full force. We sat down with Russ Curran, the Sharks’ President and General Manager, to talk about what baseball means to the Vineyard, how the team honors its cinematic heritage, and why minor league sports matter more than ever in small-town America. Executive Producer: Alex Tzavalas Producer/Editor: Andrew Kristy DP/Director: Tim Persinko Huge thank you to Jon Ashton of Jon Ashton Productions for providing the beautiful MV drone footage! #SportsIllustrated Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@SportsIllustrated?sub_confirmation=1 About Sports Illustrated: Sports Illustrated offers sports fans trusted, authentic, agenda-free reporting and storytelling featuring sports news, scores, photos, columns and expert analysis from the latest in today’s world of sports including NFL, NBA, MLB, college basketball, college football, soccer, golf, NHL, tennis and fantasy. Follow SI: Website: https://www.si.com/?utm_campaign=clickengagement&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_source=youtube&utm_term=traffic&product=si&placement=videodescription Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SportsIllustrated/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsillustrated/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sports.illustrated X: https://twitter.com/SInow Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and images that are property of Sports Illustrated. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube Channel is provided. © 2025 Sports Illustrated Martha’s Vineyard: Baseball, Community, and 50 Years of Jaws | Friday Night Fields https://www.youtube.com/@SportsIllustrated
Dive into the thrilling action as the Martha's Vineyard Sharks charge through the 2025 NECBL Playoffs! Fresh off a dominant sweep of the Bristol Blues—crushing them 11-0 in Game 1 and sealing the deal with a 6-0 shutout in Game 2. The Sharks are advancing to the Southern Division Finals. With a solid 25-19 regular season record, our collegiate stars are bringing the heat to the diamond, showcasing top-tier talent and unbreakable team spirit. Summer baseball on the Vineyard isn't just a game, it's where the fun is! Picture this: an evening under the lights at the Shark Tank, cheering crowds, elite prospects battling it out, all while soaking in that iconic Martha's Vineyard vibe. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the NECBL, this is the ultimate escape where presidents vacation and baseball dreams come alive. Catch all the highlights, player spotlights, and behind-the-scenes fun right here. Don't miss out—subscribe for more Sharks action, hit that like button, and join us for the ride to the championship!
Summer is baseball season and being on island doesn’t mean you have to miss out. The Martha’s Vineyard Sharks are a team made up of top collegiate players looking to be drafted to the pros. They’re part of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL) Home games are played at the Vineyard Baseball Park (a.k.a. the Shark Tank) by Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School. It’s a great place to take the family on a summer night For info visit http://mvsharks.com/
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