Game One versus Reading!

I agree with many fans who say that Opening Day should be a holiday. I’ve gotten so many e-mails and text messages, wishing me a Happy Opening Day. This is truly one special day.

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: The Portland Sea Dogs begin their 18th season in the Eastern…

I’ve heard of a switch-hitter, but switch pitcher?

That’s right. The Trenton Thunder have the only ambidextrous pitcher in professional baseball, his named is Pat Venditte. On Monday night April 11, Venditte faced left-handed swinging Mitch Dening, and struck him out looking on a 68…

Working at home is special…notes for today

Good afternoon from Hadlock Field, where the Sea Dogs take on the New Britain Rock Cats in game 1 of a 3-game set. It’s really nice to be back home after a week-long roadtrip. I have no problems going on the road, but there is something about calling…

My assistant Ben Altsher checks in

Back in the Saddle

By Ben Altsher

Last time I wrote on here, I talked a lot about the nervousness and the excitement in getting ready for the season. Well, now that we’re seven games in, all that has washed away and…

Unexpected Off Day

The Sea Dogs now have two off days, after Saturday’s game with the New Britain Rock Cats was postponed due to rain. Portland and the entire Eastern League are off tomorrow for the Easter Holiday. So, the season is only 16 days old, and Portland already has four doubleheaders on the schedule…

Tuesday notes

WILSON WANTS THREE: Alex Wilson takes the mound today in search of his third win in as many starts this year…Wilson and Stephen Fife are the only Sea Dog starters with wins, having recorded victories in both of their respective outings…After two turns through the rotation, Wilson is the only starter…

Sea Dogs Notes for Sunday

TOUGH DAY AT THE OFFICE: The Reading Phillies hammered Portland Sea Dogs starting pitcher Stolmy Pimentel early, jumping out to a 4–0 lead in the first inning en route to a 13–5 win. Will Middlebrooks helped get the Sea Dogs back in the game with his first career Double-A home run…

Saturday Stat Line

The Sea Dogs enter Saturday’s game 3–5, and look to snap a 2-game losing streak against the red hot New Britain Rock Cats. Last year, New Britain started the season 0–12, and dropped the first 10 games in the season series to Portland. I think having 20 players who played in the Eastern League…

Monday Notes from Binghamton

THE SECOND LEG OF THE TRIP: After a 3-game series in New Britain, the ‘Dogs open up a weekday series against the Binghamton Mets from NYSEG Stadium…Portland dropped 2 of 3 to the Rock Cats, and seek their first series victory of the season…The B-Mets snapped a 5-game losing…

Some notes for tonight’s game against Reading

STARTING STRONG: The Portland Sea Dogs opened their 18th season yesterday with a 4–3 win over the Reading Phillies. Chih-Hsien Chiang reached base in all four plate appearances and scored a pair of runs. Alex Hassan (Hass-un) went 2-for-3 with 2 RBI…

Opening Day is approaching for my new assistant

Getting Ready for the Season

By Ben Altsher

It’s just two days until game time and I can’t wait. For someone like me who’s been craving to get his first full season in baseball, it’s a mix of…

Sea Dogs Notes for Monday

BREAK IS OVER: Tonight, the Sea Dogs and Binghamton Mets begin a 4-game series at Hadlock Field…The Mets and Sea Dogs were postponed on Saturday, and the entire league was off yesterday for the Easter Holiday…With Friday night’s loss, Portland is 0–2–3 in their first five series of…

Fan’s Blog

Last week, I thought it would be a good idea to hear some stories from the fans. I was looking for great moments at Hadlock Field, or any interest baseball stories. We have a few:

Andrew says: A good memory not to do with the actual game i had was when the attendance was 5555.

Sunday morning from New Britain

Good Morning Sea Dogs fans,

This afternoon, the Sea Dogs and Rock Cats close out their 3-game series from New Britain Stadium. Yesterday’s game was postponed due to rain, but no make-up date was announced.

Introducing Will Middlebrooks

MA: You’ve gotten off to a great start, what do you think of the Eastern League

WM: I love it. Some good stadiums, today it’s really nice out here, which has been rare so far.

Sea Dogs Game Notes for Monday

FIVE FOR FIFE: The Portland Sea Dogs managed a split of their four-game series with the Reading Phillies after yesterday’s 2–0 shutout at Hadlock Field. Stephen Fife notched the win in his first start of the season, hurling five scoreless frames on three hits, one walk and…

Notes for Saturday afternoon

R-PHILS PHIGHT BACK: The Portland Sea Dogs were unable to run their winning streak to two in a row as the Reading Phillies escaped Hadlock Field with a 7–5 victory last night. Cody Overbeck led the way for Reading with a three-run homer off of Portland starter Brock Huntzinger…

Homestand Preview and tonight’s game notes

Thursday, April 21st @ 6:00 PM

New Britain Rock Cats vs. Portland Sea Dogs

Promotions:

· Portland Little League Night

News and Notes

REPEAT PERFORMANCE?: Tonight, the Sea Dogs and Binghamton Mets play the second of a four-game series…The Mets will send lefty starter Mark Cohoon to the mound…Last Wednesday, Cohoon tossed a gem, striking out 11 Sea Dogs including six in a row at one point…Portland managed to score two runs while…

Today’s Notes in New Britain

DAY BASEBALL TO KICK OFF THE WEEKEND: This afternoon the Sea Dogs continue their four-game series in New Britain, CT, taking on the Rock Cats in a special 12:05 PM start from New Britain Stadium. The Rock Cats drew a sellout crowd of 6,684 for the series opener on Thursday…

Sea Dogs back on the road

The Sea Dogs were in Reading, PA last season to begin the year and how could I forget that first game? Ryan Kalish led off the season with a homer to right field off Vance Worley. Well, what a difference a year makes. Kalish is on the disabled list with a shoulder injury and Worley…

How about a fan’s blog? Tell me your favorite opening day

I wanted to try something new for opening day. Tell me your favorite opening day, or favorite baseball story and I will post it on my blog.

Sea Dogs Postponed

Wednesday’s Sea Dogs’ Game Postponed
Doubleheader Scheduled for Saturday, May 28th at 1:00 PM
Portland, Maine- Wednesday’s (April 13th) Eastern League contest between the Portland Sea Dogs and the Trenton Thunder has been postponed due to rain. The game will be made up as part of a single…