Rick Porcello and Mookie Betts are in the running for the Cy Young and the MVP.
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.
Football: Portland rolls in second half at Edward Little
The Bulldogs win their first game of the season, 40-14.
On Baseball: Red Sox hopeful has the time and the talent
Jason Groome, who just turned 18, is a first-round draft choice who has an ace-in-the-making label.
On Baseball: Moncada needs more time in minors next spring
Yoan Moncada may get hot with the Red Sox, but holes in his game must be worked on away from Boston.
Football: Sprague spearheads Bonny Eagle rout
Alex Sprague returns three kickoffs for touchdowns in a 60-20 win over South Portland.
Can Yoan Moncada be the next young player to help carry the Red Sox?
Boston hopes the young prospect can make a quick impact.
On baseball: Pomeranz keeping Red Sox in games, but it’s not enough
Boston is getting what it expected in the trade for Drew Pomeranz, but the offense is not backing him up.
Sea Dogs notebook: Team still a good draw despite record
Rising stars, promotions and good weather keep fans flocking to Hadlock.
Sea Dogs drop final home game in 11 innings
Trenton scores two runs in the 11th to beat Portland.