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.

Three relievers team up as Sea Dogs edge Cats

by Kevin Thomas July 12, 2012

Will Latimer pitches well in his first pro start and is backed up by two fellow relievers in a 4-2 win.

On Baseball: Sea Dogs’ pitcher climbs fast without too much speed

by Kevin Thomas July 11, 2012

Left-hander Chris Hernandez has proved to be one of the most dependable starting pitchers in the Red Sox organization.

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On Baseball: Even a .500 team has some hope

by Kevin Thomas July 10, 2012

BOSTON – A few thoughts at the break. With a second wild-card team added to the playoffs, even teams with mediocre .500 records (i.e. the Red Sox) are still thinking playoffs. Of the 14 American League teams, only the Twins, Royals and Mariners can be considered out of it. Boston, Oakland and Toronto are all […]

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On Baseball: Sox starters sinking ship

by Kevin Thomas July 9, 2012

BOSTON – Another poor start of a game for a Red Sox starter. Jon Lester gave up two runs, on three hits and a walk, in the first inning Sunday night. And that was the best of the Boston staff this weekend, for results in the first inning. Josh Beckett allowed five runs on Friday […]

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Crawford feeling OK

by Kevin Thomas July 9, 2012

Carl Crawford said his recent groin strain is not a setback and hopes to resume his rehab assignment this week.

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On Baseball: Nothing special: That’s the Sox this season

by Kevin Thomas July 7, 2012

BOSTON – Dustin Pedroia sat with teammates Cody Ross, Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Nick Punto in the Red Sox clubhouse before Game 1 of Saturday’s doubleheader against the New York Yankees, talking a little trash. “These guys (stink),” Pedroia said to reporters, pointing at the trio. “They can’t get in the lineup.” There were laughs and […]

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On Baseball: Red Sox a team of mystery

by Kevin Thomas July 7, 2012

BOSTON – They began the night with plenty of All-Stars on the roster. Not only did Boston have American League designated hitter David Ortiz, but Mauro Gomez, Justin Germano and Pedro Ciriaco were International League selections this season. International League, as in Triple-A, as in What Are They Doing Here? Not only were the Pawtucket […]