FORT MYERS, Fla. — It was early morning and baseball players gathered outside the minor league clubhouse at the new Red Sox complex here on the east side of town. Some stretched. Others headed for the indoor batting cages. But there was a somber air about the place Friday. Not everyone was dressed in workout […]
Portland Sea Dogs
Kevin Thomas: Dogs’ fans may be all atwitter
Pitcher Anthony Ranaudo should be worth the price of admission.
On Baseball: Iglesias fields setback flawlessly
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Boston Red Sox Manager Bobby Valentine walked into the clubhouse Tuesday morning, looked to his right and laughed. Dustin Pedroia was again razzing Jose Iglesias (if Pedroia does not give you a hard time, there is something wrong). But the fun would soon end for Iglesias. Valentine motioned for Iglesias to […]
Sox keep Sea Dogs coaching staff intact
Kevin Boles will return as the manager in Portland along with the remainder of his coaching staff.
On Baseball: Maine native swept away in Sox housecleaning
The Boston Red Sox housecleaning/blame game continued when Dave Page, a Maine native, was fired as the team’s strength and conditioning coach. Page, 47, had been with the Red Sox for six years. But because of a September collapse by the team, coupled with rumors about out-of-shape and apathetic players, Page’s work suddenly was questioned. […]
Fisher Cats get a Hadlock celebration
New Hampshire clinches the division as Portland closes in on the worst record in franchise history.
Portland collects a meaningful win
Mitch Dening and Mark Wagner help delay New Hampshire’s division-winning celebration.
Sea Dogs win by scoring in just one inning
A four-run fourth inning is enough as Portland beats Harrisburg, 4-2.
Hazelbaker stays hot, powers Dogs
Jeremy Hazelbaker has reverted to his batting stance from 2010 and is hitting .349 in August.
Sea Dogs rally in the ninth for a win
Portland beats Reading for the second straight night, scoring twice in the final inning to win, 4-3.