A 19-inning game on Wednesday? Reminds me of Jay Johnson

On Wednesday night, the Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 4–3 in 19-innings at Citizen’s Bank Park. The cool thing about the game, infielder Wilson Valdez earned the win. Valdez retired Joey Votto, Jay Bruce and Carlos Fisher to…

Portland Sea Dogs (11–20) at New Britain Rock Cats (19–13)

Last night was probably the weirdest game I’ve ever seen. I was thinking earlier today, it would have made more sense if that game was today — since it’s Friday the 13th. The Sea Dogs lost 10–9, but made 5 errors, hit into a…

Sea Dogs in New Britain…for the final time this season

Notes for today

DOUBLE VISION: Portland kicks off a seven-game, six-day road trip with a doubleheader against the New Britain Rock Cats (Twins affiliate)…It’s the second doubleheader in four days for the Sea…

Oh Yeah! Thoughts on Macho Man…’Dogs back home

I pose a question for all professional wrestling fans, how many times have you been criticized or made fun of for liking the “sport?” From the backlash that wrestling gets, it’s amazing how many people were overcome with sadness after the passing…

Portland Sea Dogs with a connection in Rochester

The great thing about the two cities, Portland and Rochester, is their passion for both minor league baseball and hockey. I love towns that have both a hockey and baseball team. Back in 2001, I was very fortunate to work in Syracuse, so I got…

Portland Sea Dogs (10–17) at New Hampshire Fisher Cats (17–11)(

HEADING TO NEW HAMPSHIRE…As I am putting together this blog, the Sea Dogs are heading to Manchester, New Hampshire. This is always a fun trip, and seems to feel very relaxing. The trip is only 90 minutes, but the…

Portland Sea Dogs (11–19) at New Britain Rock Cats (18–13)

THESE GUYS AGAIN?: Tonight, the Sea Dogs and New Britain Rock Cats (Twins affiliate) open up a 5-game series in four days from New Britain Stadium…Portland has dropped 5 of 8 to the Rock Cats this season, including 2 of 3 in…

Portland Sea Dogs (11–18) at New Hampshire Fisher Cats (18–12)

BASEBALL BRUNCH: The Portland Sea Dogs and New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Blue Jays affiliate) play the rubber game of their 3-game set on Wednesday morning from Northeast Delta Dental Stadium…Michael Lee is seeking his second…

Portland Sea Dogs (11–23) vs. Reading Phillies (22–15)

Nice to be back home, and I know it’s only for three games, but it’s very nice to be back in Maine. I know it’s been a rough ride to start the season, but part of Double-A baseball is developing, making adjustments and playing to the…

Portland Sea Dogs (8–13) at Trenton Thunder (11–13)

Good morning from Waterfront Park in Trenton, New Jersey. Today, the Sea Dogs look to snap a 4-game losing streak on this trip. Portland has dropped 6 straight games on the road, outscored only 26–15.

Makes you think about what’s important

On Wednesday morning, the Portland Sea Dogs held a press conference for the Maine Children’s Cancer Program, announcing this year’s Slugger Kid — Mitchell Hopkins. This year is the 17th season of the program, which has raised over four million dollars. For every…

Portland (8–11) at Reading (15–7)

LOOKING FOR ONE: Portland dropped their ninth straight game at First Energy Stadium on Saturday night, and concludes their 3-game set with the Phillies on Sunday afternoon…Reading owns the best record in the Eastern League at 15–7, and leads the Sea Dogs by 5.5 games…

Portland Sea Dogs (9–14) at Trenton Thunder (12–14)

SEA DOGS AT-A-GLANCE

Current Streak: L1

First Half: 9–14

Season Record: 9–14

Lin moving up, a speedster added

On Saturday night when we got back to the hotel, Che-Hsuan Lin hugged every single person on the bus, including the radio guy and the bus driver. It’s always a happy moment when a player gets moved up. The guys were so excited for Che-Hsuan, who appeared in 153 games with…

League Player of the Month was not our choice

Chalk It Up to Homer-ism

By Ben Altsher

More than month is now officially gone in the 2011 baseball season. Admittedly, the Sea Dogs have not gotten off to a great start, but I constantly have to…

Portland Sea Dogs (9–13) at Trenton Thunder (11–14)

YOUTH IS SERVED: After snapping a season-long four game losing streak, the Portland Sea Dogs send Stolmy Pimentel to the mound tonight in search of his first Double-A win…The 21-year old will be opposed by 23-year old Dellin Betances of the…

Portland Sea Dogs (8–12) at Trenton Thunder (10–13)

The Sea Dogs continue their 7-day roadtrip on Monday night, taking on the Trenton Thunder (Yankees affiliate) in the opener of a four-game series from Waterfront Park.

Portland Sea Dogs (12–24) at Trenton Thunder (21–18)

Friday, May 20, 2011 at 7:05 PM · Waterfront Park · Trenton, NJ

RHP Alex Wilson (4–2, 3.57) vs. RHP Dellin Betances (2–1, 1.00)