Tim Tebow belts a three-run home run in his Double-A debut, sparking the Binghamton Mets to a 6-0 opening night win over the Portland Sea Dogs.
Portland Sea Dogs
Sea Dogs open season against Tebow, Binghamton
Portland begins its 25th season against the Rumble Ponies, who have former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow in the outfield.
Familiar faces returning to Sea Dogs at start of 2018 season
Among the players coming back to Portland are Mike Olt, Danny Mars and top prospect Michael Chavis.
On Baseball: A preview of some (likely) Sea Dogs in 2018
The roster isn’t official, but the Red Sox Double-A team will have some prospects.
In time, baseball’s pitch clock may be called up to the majors
Its effectiveness at trimming the length of games in the minors – like the Sea Dogs’ – could signal a big-league tryout next year.
Got your tickets yet? Tim Tebow could be coming to Hadlock Field
The former QB reportedly will be assigned to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, who play the Sea Dogs in Portland April 13-15.
Baseball fans balk at ‘bizarre’ new rule in minor leagues to prevent super-long games
A runner will start at second base when teams come to bat in extra innings, to end games faster. Critics fear the rule will be adopted by the major leagues.
Portland Sea Dogs to host Margaret Chase Smith bobblehead day
Aug. 26 game to recognize the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote in 1920.
In minor leagues, quirky names now part of the games
Why call a baseball team the Rumble Ponies, Flying Squirrels or Jumbo Shrimp? Because the monikers sell merchandise, draw fans and turn heads.
Sea Dogs cashing in on bobblehead giveaways
Their latest promotion will feature Red Sox outfielders in Win-Dance-Repeat poses, starting with Jackie Bradley Jr. on Tuesday.