Mind games? Playing matchups? Letting ‘em rip? Coaches across the state do all three and more.
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With roots in rural Maine, torpedo bats a big hit in Major League Baseball
Maine Billets in Anson made the initial bats that the New York Yankees helped make the hottest item in the sport. Now, a few Maine high school players are starting to use them.
Looking for an edge, Maine high school teams dive into data
Advanced statistics are playing an increasingly bigger role across a variety of sports.
Scarborough ace commits to U. Maine
Erik Swenson, a key part of the Red Storm’s state championship team last spring, will be a Black Bear next year.
Dodgers clinch World Series after Yankees blow 5-run lead with epic defensive meltdown
Los Angeles held on for a 7-6 victory in Game 5 that wrapped up their eighth championship and second in five years.
Baseball: Familiar face returns to Morse dugout as head coach
Garrett Olson, who’s been a head and assistant coach at Morse over the years, is excited to lead the program again.
Babe Ruth’s ‘called shot’ jersey sells at auction for over $24 million
The Yankees slugger’s jersey went for a record-breaking $24.12 million after a bidding war that lasted over 6 hours.
Babe Ruth’s ‘called shot’ jersey could get as much as $30 million at auction
Heritage Auctions said Ruth gave the road jersey to one of his golfing buddies around 1940 and it remained in that family for decades.
Scarborough Spring Coaches of the Year
After leading teams to championships, Wes Ridlon and Denise Curry are our selections.
Portland edition Spring Coaches of the Year
Casey Lawrence and John Eisenhart are this year’s selections.