PORTLAND — The Portland Sea Dogs gave their fans something to cheer about in their home opener at Hadlock Field on Thursday. Leadoff batter Tzu-Wei Lin hit four foul balls into the seats, Aneury Tavarez hit another to follow, then hit one into the field. The hits kept coming for the Sea Dogs, who beat […]
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Miller never out of position for Portland Sea Dogs
PORTLAND — Brock Holt came to the Boston Red Sox in 2013 as a middle infielder, having split time between second base and shortstop as a minor leaguer in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ organization. Holt has more than just a middle infielder for the Red Sox the past two seasons, playing every position except pitcher and […]
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Portland Sea Dogs heavy on pitching, and grit
PORTLAND — After posting a franchise-best 88 wins two years ago, and franchise-worst 89 losses last year, the outlook for the Portland Sea Dogs in 2016 would seem to land somewhere in the middle. That doesn’t mean the players can’t aim high. Or the new manager for that matter. The Sea Dogs, who are set […]
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Portland Sea Dogs say hello again to Hadlock Field
PORTLAND — The same cold temperatures that kept the Boston Red Sox from starting their season on Monday pushed the Portland Sea Dogs inside for a team workout on Tuesday. But even while indoors, the Red Sox’ Double-A players couldn’t escape a handful of reporters and photographers for Sea Dogs Media Day at Hadlock Field. […]
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Mariners get Miley from Sox
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Seattle Mariners obtained left-hander Wade Miley and reliever Jonathan Aro from the Boston Red Sox on Monday for reliever Carson Smith and pitcher Roenis Elias in the first trade announced at the winter meetings. Acquired from Arizona during the week of last year’s winter meetings, the 29-year-old Miley was 11-11 […]
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Reports: Red Sox sign free agent David Price
The Boston Red Sox made a splash in the free agent market Tuesday, setting the bar high for the remaining pitchers on the market. According to multiple media reports and first reported by the Boston Globe, the Red Sox agreed Tuesday to a 7-year, $217 million contract with top free agent left-handed pitcher David Price, […]
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Boston more optimistic despite rough year
BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox tried to buy their way out of the AL East cellar last offseason with splashy free agents, guaranteeing Hanley Ramirez and Pablo Sandoval a total of $183 million. All that got them was another last-place finish. So the 2013 World Series champions are rebuilding again, this time under new […]
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Red Sox thump Yankees
NEW YORK (AP) — Eduardo Rodriguez became the first Red Sox rookie left-hander to win 10 games in 43 years, and Boston slowed the New York Yankees’ march toward a postseason berth with a 5-1 victory Monday night. The Yankees had a chance to clinch their first playoff appearance since 2012 with a win — […]
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Sox slap around Orioles
BOSTON (AP) — Craig Breslow had a lot of new thoughts before his first start. It didn’t seem to bother him on the mound. First-time starter Breslow and six relievers combined on a five-hitter, and the Boston Red Sox beat Baltimore 8-0 Saturday, further denting the Orioles’ slim playoff hopes. “I was pretty nervous,” he […]
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NESN foolish for not rehiring Orsillo
I have been a Red Sox fan for 60 years, but believe the firing of NESN announcer Don Orsillo is a ridiculous decision, evidently made by one person. Rumors have it that said person didn’t like Orsillo. Who is he (big money man?) to totally disregard millions of fans who know Orsillo is a great […]