Kevin Thomas

Staff Writer

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.

On Baseball: GM moves may help Sox make a move

by Kevin Thomas December 8, 2012

Do you like how General Manager Ben Cherington has infused new talent into the Boston Red Sox so far? Let’s make a list and check it twice. Cherington has signed five free agents this offseason: • David Ross. A backup catcher. • Jonny Gomes. An outfielder who is limited defensively and batted .209 against right-handed […]

Maine Celtics, Sports

Red Claws need to exploit Expo

by Kevin Thomas December 7, 2012

Maine has yet to discover a winning home court advantage, but gets two shots at it this weekend.

Maine Celtics, Sports

Skidding Red Claws play at Erie

by Kevin Thomas December 5, 2012

The Maine Red Claws will try to end their two-game losing streak when they face the Erie BayHawks at the Erie Insurance Arena at 7 p.m. Thursday. The BayHawks (2-1) are led by a couple of former Big East standouts — 6-foot-6 swing player D.J. Kennedy (St. John’s) and 7-foot center Henry Sims (Georgetown). Kennedy […]

Sports, Varsity Maine

High School Girls Hockey Notebook: So much talent, with a total team approach

by Kevin Thomas December 5, 2012

GORHAM – Rachel Litif walked through the crowded lobby at the University of Southern Maine ice rink, continually hearing variations of the same greeting. “Good game, Rachel.” “Way to go.” “Congratulations.” Every compliment produced a quick smile and a “thanks.” Litif had led Gorham/Bonny Eagle to a 9-2 win over Mt. Ararat. Now it was […]

News, Sports

Claws falter down stretch, lose at home

by Kevin Thomas December 2, 2012

Sioux Falls outscores Maine 29-18 in the fourth quarter for a 98-87 win.

Sports

On Baseball: Red Sox roster taking shape, but team still has holes to fill

by Kevin Thomas December 2, 2012

BOSTON – So the 40-man roster is down to 38, for now. The Boston Red Sox did not offer arbitration to relievers Rich Hill and Scott Atchison, and outfielder Ryan Sweeney. Hill and Atchison have bounced between Pawtucket and Boston so it’s conceivable that both could still come to spring training on minor league contracts. But […]

Maine Celtics, Sports

Red Claws Notebook: Suspension, ailments lead to call-up for Joseph

by Kevin Thomas December 1, 2012

PORTLAND – Fans filing into the Portland Expo on Friday night may have been looking to see two members of the Boston Celtics playing for their Maine Red Claws. But Kris Joseph was not there. He was needed back in Boston — just in case. Playing against the Portland Trail Blazers, Boston had only 11 […]