Major League Baseball announced today that it has suspended Mark Rogers of Orrs Island, a pitcher in the Milwaukee Brewers organization, for 25 games for his second violation of the league’s policy against the use of stimulants. Rogers, 25, might not begin serving the suspension until next year because he is scheduled to have surgery […]
Kevin Thomas
Kevin Thomas does not always write about baseball. It just seems that way, starting with his early days covering spring training for the St. Petersburg Times, to his current role of bi-locating at both Hadlock Field and Fenway Park, reporting on the Portland Sea Dogs and Boston Red Sox. In the off-season, he still writes about baseball, while venturing to hockey rinks and basketball arenas, especially when it comes to the University of Maine and local colleges. Thomas has received awards for his work, but his greatest prize is home, which includes one patient wife, nine children and an aging chocolate Labrador.
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COMMENTARY — ON BASEBALL: A tough stretch at plate
BOSTON — Jacoby Ellsbury launched a ball to the right-center gap.
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Sea Dogs rally for a 9-5 win
Mark Wagner’s two-run double in the seventh inning is the key hit in the victory over the Erie SeaWolves.
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KEVIN THOMAS ON BASEBALL: Examining the prospects the Red Sox traded
With his new Double-A team, Stephen Fife is 2-0 with a 1.64 ERA.
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EASTERN LEAGUE BASEBALL: Sea Dogs struggles continue
PORTLAND — The Portland Sea Dogs’ 13-5 loss to the Akron Aeros on Thursday afternoon demonstrated why they are now 49-68.
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KEVIN THOMAS ON BASEBALL: Reddick comes long way to help Red Sox
BOSTON — When Josh Reddick made his first appearance in Portland, he was 20 and even skinnier than he is today. He slipped unnoticed onto the Sea Dogs’ playoff roster in 2007, replacing the injured Bubba Bell.
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KEVIN THOMAS ON BASEBALL: Prospect Lavarnway still learning
PAWTUCKET — It is easy to think of the word “dominance” when considering Ryan Lavarnway’s start in Triple-A Pawtucket.
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KEVIN THOMAS ON BASEBALL: Former Sea Dogs faring well at higher levels
PAWTUCKET, R.I. — In the manager’s office, Arnie Beyeler asked about goings-on in Portland, when Josh Reddick popped his head in.
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MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Ruling hurts Sea Dogs
PORTLAND — In the Portland Sea Dogs’ point of view, they were robbed of two home runs Sunday afternoon at Hadlock Field, in a 9-7 loss to the New Britain Rock Cats.
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Sea Dogs battle back, then fall short
New Britain scores twice in the ninth for a 9-7 win.