My longest rain delay involved Kevin Youkilis — how about a new TV?

So how about this Monday morning? I know it’s tough getting up to start a new work week, but 63 degrees in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. Hopefully some of you had a planned day off, and are enjoying the sunshine. It…

2012 New Items/Improvements for Hadlock Field

The Sea Dogs open up the 2012 season on Thursday, April 5th in Reading, PA against the Phillies. Portland’s home opener is April 12th against Binghamton. Below is the press release from the Sea Dogs on New Items/Improvements for this year.

Day 4 Morning Report/Audio Interviews

I wanted to thank Shoe & Joe from the Morning Jab for having me on this morning. The Sea Dogs new home for baseball this season is 95.5/95.9 FM in Portland, Maine, the same radio group that owns the Big Jab 96.3 FM.

Day 5 Morning Report/Valentine quotes

The Portland Sea Dogs and Pawtucket Red Sox travel to Tampa Bay’s minor league facility this afternoon, game time is 1:00 PM. Portland beat New Britain on Monday, 6–5, and finish their exhibition schedule on Saturday against the Rock Cats. Sunday is a Camp Day for…

Final Day in Ft. Myers…Minors with a big league feel

I can’t believe this is my last day in Ft. Myers, but there’s no doubt this has been the best Spring Training that I’ve ever attended. On April 5th in Reading, I’ll begin my 16th season as a play-by-play broadcaster in minor league…

Report from the Fort — Day 3 (Bates, Bowden and Gedman Interview)

The first three days of Spring Training has been so much fun, and I’m still in awe of the JetBlue Park facility. During the past few days, I’ve covered the Sea Dogs, PawSox and Red Sox, with Pawtucket broadcaster…

Keeping up the Monday Tradition

About a month ago, I decided that Monday would be the day to update my blog until the start of the season. The start of my season is officially April 5th in Reading, but I’m heading down to Ft. Myers on March 23rd, so you’ll be hearing a lot about me through this blog.

First Day in Town

Wow, that’s all I have to say about JetBlue Park at Fenway South. To the right is a glimpse from the Press Box. I’m doing my Saturday Morning talk show live from the park tomorrow. The numbers to call in; 207–775–2217 or 1–866–811–9505. Email address is mike@thebigjab.com.

Countdown is on, follow my former broadcast partner

Not surprised to wake up this morning, expecting to hear more Peyton Manning talk, but shocked that he’s already signed. Seems like the NFL is starting to steal our baseball coverage, we need to stop this. The weather in Portland is…

Day 5 in Ft. Myers…Afternoon Report

Final Score just in…Sea Dogs 6–2 over Montgomery (Rays affiliate) in Double-A exhibition action.

Today was one of those days I’ll be talking about for a while. After batting practice I was able to chat with Adrian Gonzalez and Bobby…

Heading out, Cook works 5 innings for Portland.

I’m leaving for Portland, Maine in a few hours, but wanted to sneak in one more entry before I leave. I watched 5 1/2 innings of the Sea Dogs game, with Portland leading Montgomery 8–1. Aaron Cook pitched 5 innings, allowing 5 hits 1 run, 0 walks…