PORTLAND – In the famous Abbott and Costello routine, we all know who plays first base — “Who’s on First.” But do you remember the nickname for the third baseman. “I don’t know.” How appropriate for Boston. The Red Sox have an abundance of third base potential and at the same time have had to […]
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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With a victory in hand, all goes wrong for Sea Dogs
Portland commits an error on a would-be game-ending grounder, and New Britain takes advantage.
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On Basketball: Celtics make smart move, hiring intellect
WALTHAM, Mass. — Brad Stevens, the new Boston Celtics coach, may come to Portland to watch the Maine Red Claws, but it won’t be to see his son play. Brady Stevens is only 7 years old. Doc Rivers, the former Celtics coach, took in a couple games last year at the Portland Expo, watching his […]
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Celtics’ new coach: right guy, right time
The Boston Celtics are convinced that a humbled Brad Stevens is perfect for the coming rebuilding.
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Early lead wasted as Sea Dogs falter
Portland takes a 4-0 lead in the first before New Britain collects a 6-4 win in a Hadlock sellout.
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Britton is sharp as Sea Dogs triumph
Drake Britton leads Portland to a sixth straight win, finishing a sweep of Trenton.
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Sea Dogs: Starting well, ending better
Keith Couch’s first-game pitching and Travis Shaw’s homer in the second game put the sweep away.
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Ain’t no sunshine for Dogs
Portland has another game at Hadlock Field postponed because of the rain.
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Rain in Maine puts Sea Dogs out of the game
Tonight’s scheduled matchup with the Trenton Thunder has been postponed until Aug. 31.
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On Baseball: Red Sox system is full of talent
PORTLAND – As the Portland Sea Dogs begin a nine-game, eight-day home stand Monday night at Hadlock Field, the Red Sox will take the day off, having reached their 50th win on Sunday. It is only the fourth time in Red Sox history they’ve reached 50 wins before July. Meanwhile, the Sea Dogs (41-38) sit […]