Travis Lazarczyk

Columnist

Travis Lazarczyk has covered sports for the Portland Press Herald since 2021. A Vermont native, he graduated from the University of Maine in 1995 with a BA in English. After a few years working as a sports information director and in the ski industry, he began his journalism career at the Berlin (N.H.) Reporter in 1999. Prior to joining the Press Herald, Lazarczyk spent 20 years covering sports in central Maine at the Morning Sentinel and Kennebec Journal. He's been twice honored as the Maine Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association.

Sea Dogs learn weather in Maine is not always perfect for baseball

by Travis Lazarczyk April 8, 2025April 9, 2025

Tuesday’s home opener was played in snow flurries and cold, a new experience for many Portland players.

Boston’s top pitching prospects start the season with Portland

by Travis Lazarczyk April 7, 2025April 7, 2025

David Sandlin and Connelly Early look to lead what is expected to be a deep starting rotation of prospects with the Sea Dogs

Portland Sea Dogs, Sports

Sea Dogs outfielder has the best nickname in baseball. He’s a prospect, too

by Travis Lazarczyk April 5, 2025April 6, 2025

Jhostynxon Garcia’s nickname, ‘The Password,’ and his talent should make him a favorite of Sea Dogs fans this season.

Portland Sea Dogs, Sports

Torpedo bats are the buzz, and Sea Dogs players eager to try them out

by Travis Lazarczyk April 4, 2025April 4, 2025

The new bats caused excitement when New York Yankees hitters clobbered home runs in their opening series, and that has some Portland players eager to take some swings.