PORTLAND – The double was nice. But even without the line drive to right field, Stephen Drew was pleased Thursday night. Drew, the Red Sox shortstop who is making a two-day rehab appearance with the Portland Sea Dogs, went 1 for 4. He grounded out, struck out, popped out and then hit the RBI double. […]
Kevin Thomas
Kevin Thomas does not always write about baseball. It just seems that way, starting with his early days covering spring training for the St. Petersburg Times, to his current role of bi-locating at both Hadlock Field and Fenway Park, reporting on the Portland Sea Dogs and Boston Red Sox. In the off-season, he still writes about baseball, while venturing to hockey rinks and basketball arenas, especially when it comes to the University of Maine and local colleges. Thomas has received awards for his work, but his greatest prize is home, which includes one patient wife, nine children and an aging chocolate Labrador.
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Sea Dogs score runs, but still no win
Portland finally shows some offense, but it’s not enough to avoid a seventh consecutive setback.
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On Baseball: Sea Dogs coming and going, and losing
MANCHESTER, N.H. – When major league shortstop Stephen Drew shows up Thursday at Hadlock Field, the Portland Sea Dogs may not even notice. Just another new guy. Players are reporting to the Sea Dogs — and leaving them — at a rate of almost three per day in the last week. Portland underwent 18 roster […]
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On Baseball: Future looks secure as Red Sox prospects mature
The Red Sox, in first place, have little reason to trade any of the major pieces either in or on the way to Boston.
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Sea Dogs’ stars fizzle in loss
Three batters go 1 for 5 and Anthony Ranaudo allows three runs in a 5-0 EL All-Star game loss.
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Latimer as a lefty is right for Sox
Will Latimer, headed to the Eastern League All-Star game, has been drawing notice in Boston.
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Sea Dogs nipped by New Britain in duel
New Britain’s Virgil Vazquez flirts with a no-hitter to beat Portland newcomer Terry Doyle in a fast game at Hadlock.
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Rebound rally for Sea Dogs
Portland overcomes a 3-0 deficit and ends a three-game losing streak against New Britain.
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Sea Dogs end a 3-game slide
Portland scores twice in the eighth to edge New Britain, 4-3.
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Barnes injured by line drive; Cats top Dogs
Matt Barnes leaves with a wrist contusion after facing only one batter in a 9-4 loss to New Britain.