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1-2 combo of Ellsbury & Crawford…Audio Interview with Ellsbury
Not a bad top of the lineup for Portland
Jacoby Ellsbury Audio Interview
ALMOST BREAK TIME: The Sea Dogs hit the road for the final time before the Eastern League All-Star break…The trip consists of six games beginning with three against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats and finishing with three against the Trenton Thunder…Bryce Brentz, Chris Hernandez, and Reynaldo Rodriguez will all make the trip to Reading to participate in the All-Star Game.
MLB REHAB UPDATE: OF Carl Crawford made his first rehab start with the Portland Sea Dogs last night and remains with the team to start the roadtrip…OF Jacoby Ellsbury is expected to continue his Major League rehab stint with the Sea Dogs in tonight’s series opener (Bios on Page 5).
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Lineups for Wednesday (7:05 PM start)
Portland: Ellsbury 8, Crawford 7, Bradley Jr. DH, Brentz 9, Smith 5, Spring 2, Hedman 3, Gibson 6, Dent 4, Pimentel RHP
New Hampshire: Tolisano 4, Bocock 6, Bailli DH, Sobolewski 5, Glenn 9, Howard 3, Van Kirk 7, Murphy 2, McElroy 8, Jenkins RHP
RADIO NETWORK: Catch every game on the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network: Flagship Stations: WPEI 95.9 FM & WPPI 95.5 FM (Portland/Topsham)…Network Affiliates: WOXO 92.7 FM Norway, WTBM 100.7 FM Mexico, WERZ 1240 AM Lewiston/Auburn, WTME 780 AM Rumford, WKTQ 1450 AM South Paris…Online: seadogs.com & milb.com and IPAD/Smartphone: Tunein app – search Portland Sea Dogs Radio Network.
Wrapping up the series…All-Star picks
Congrats to Outfielder Bryce Brentz, Pitcher Chris Hernandez and Infielder Reynaldo Rodriguez for being selected to the
Bryce Brentz, Chris Hernandez and Reynaldo Rodriguez (pictured left to right) will represent Portland in the Eastern League All-Star game on July 11th in Reading, Pa.
Eastern League All-Star game in Reading, Pa…Brentz is the first player in franchise history with two 5-hit games…Hernandez is sixth in the league with a 2.87 ERA and Rodriguez leads the team in homers with 12.
Jackie Bradley Jr. told me before the game he was about six inches from robbing Brad Glenn’s homer last night…My pre-game guest for the next two days in Anthony Ranaudo.
SEEKING SPLIT IN HOMESTAND’S FIRST HALF: The Sea Dogs and New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Blue Jays affiliate) wrap up their four-game series on Friday night at Hadlock Field…Portland picked up the win Thursday and look to salvage a split with a win in the finale…Tuesday night, the two teams duked it out for 13-innings and 4-plus hours…The longest game in both respects since 2009 for the Sea Dogs.
Lineups for Friday (7:00 PM start)
New Hampshire: Goins 6, Bocock 4, McDade 3, Sobolewski 5, Howard DH, Glenn 7, Bailli 9, Galarraga 2, Jackson 8, Jenkins RHP
Portland: Bradley Jr. 8, Hazelbaker 7, Brentz DH, Smith 5, Butler 2, Hissey 9, Gibson 6, Hedman 3 Natoli 4, Pimentel RHP
RADIO NETWORK: Catch every game on the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network: Flagship Stations: WPEI 95.9 FM & WPPI 95.5 FM (Portland/Topsham)…Network Affiliates: WOXO 92.7 FM Norway, WTBM 100.7 FM Mexico, WERZ 1240 AM Lewiston/Auburn, WTME 780 AM Rumford, WKTQ 1450 AM South Paris…Online: seadogs.com & milb.com and IPAD/Smartphone: Tunein app – search Portland Sea Dogs Radio Network.
‘Dogs home for over a week…Review the moves/Lineups and Notes
Former Sea Dog Ryan Lavarnway is hitting .412 (28-for-68) in 17 games with the PawSox this month.
The last time the Sea Dogs were home for eight straight days was the end of the 2010 season, tonight, Portland begins a nine-game, eight-day homestand against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats…Portland dropped three of four from Saturday-Monday in Trenton.
Portland has won four of six against the Fisher Cats this season, including a two-game sweep on May 7-9 at Hadlock Field – the two teams will make up that game on July 13th.
The Sea Dogs have four more series before the All-Star Break, all against New Hampshire and Trenton…Last series started 30 of 33 games for Portland against the Thunder and Fisher Cats.
- Right-hander Jason Urquidez made his Sea Dogs debut last night, working 1.1 innings on two unearned runs.
- Bryce Brentz provided Portland’s lone run on Monday night, clocking a solo-homer to right field on a 2-2 pitch with two outs in the nint.
- Jackie Bradley Jr. was hitless for the first time in Double-A
- Pawtucket suffered their eighth straight loss on Monday night, and were swept at home for the first time since 2005.
- There was so much talk about Ryan Lavarnway’s early struggles, despite the season .268 after the first two months…Lavarnway is hitting .313 entering tonight’s game.
Portland has had a roster move in six straight days
June 21…OF Jackie Bradley Jr. assigned from High-A Salem…OF Juan Carlos Linares promoted to Triple-A Pawtucket.
June 22…RHP Marco Duarte placed on the suspended list.
June 23…LHP Will Latimer promoted to Triple-A Pawtucket.
June 24…OF Oscar Tejeda designated for assignment by the Boston Red Sox…RHP Jason Urquidez contract purchased by the Boston Red Sox from the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League (Independent League) and assigned to Portland.
June 25…INF Zach Gentile activated from the disabled list (right shin contusion).
Today…RHP Jeremy Kehrt received from Triple-A Pawtucket.
NESN’s feature on Jackie Bradley Jr.
Lineups for Tuesday (7:00 PM start)
New Hampshire: Tolisano 7, Bocock 4, Goins 6, McDade 3, Sobolewski 5, Howard DH, Ochinko 2, Bailli 9, Mujica 6, Stilson RHP
Portland: Bradley Jr. DH, Hazelbaker 7, Smith 5, Brentz 9, Butler 2, Spring 3, Gibson 6, Hissey 8, Dent 4, Martin RHP
RADIO NETWORK: Catch every game on the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network: Flagship Stations: WPEI 95.9 FM & WPPI 95.5 FM (Portland/Topsham)…Network Affiliates: WOXO 92.7 FM Norway, WTBM 100.7 FM Mexico, WERZ 1240 AM Lewiston/Auburn, WTME 780 AM Rumford, WKTQ 1450 AM South Paris…Online: seadogs.com & milb.com and IPAD/Smartphone: Tunein app – search Portland Sea Dogs Radio Network.
Sea Dogs and Thunder in the series finale…No Oscar
Oscar Tejeda was designated for assignment by the Boston Red Sox last night due to the Kevin Youkilis trade.
The Sea Dogs and Thunder complete their four-game series with the Trenton Thunder on Monday night from Waterfront Park…Portland was swept in a doubleheader on Saturday night due to Friday’s rainout, but won yesterday 6-5.
Last night Outfielder Oscar Tejeda was designated for assignment by the Boston Red Sox to make room on the 40-man roster…Tejeda hit .253 (167-for-659) with 10 homers and 72 RBI in 174 games with Portland.
Roster Move: INF Zach Gentile is active for tonight’s game
High Five to Will Middlebrooks for being named American League Player-of-the-Week…Also to former Sea Dog Anthony Rizzo on his call up to the Chicago Cubs.
Youukkk…Kevin Youkilis was a member of the 2003 Portland Sea Dogs
Yesterday, the Red Sox signed Right-hander Jason Urquidez from the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League and assigned him to Portland…Urquidez is wearing #29, and will work out of Portland’s ‘pen. The former standout at Arizona State University (teammates with Dustin Pedroia) was teammates with former Sea Dog Beau Vaughan in Lancaster. ”We call Beau tweak, because he walks up and down the bullpen the entire game.” said Urquidez (pronounced Ur-key-dez). ”Beau is great, he’s lost tons of weight, so his routine is to pace from the bullpen pitcher’s mound to the plate until his name is called.” added Urquidez.
Urquidez and Marquez Smith have both joined from the Independent League the past nine days.
Lineups for Monday (7:05 PM start)
Portland: Bradley Jr. 8, Hazelbaker 7, Smith 5, Brentz DH, Butler 2, Spring 3, Gibson 6, Hissey 9, Natoli 4, Britton LHP
Trenton: Pirela 4, Adams DH, Z. Almonte 9, Mesa 8, Murton 3, Sublett 7, Gil 2, Maruszak 5, Mujica 6, Nuno LHP
RADIO NETWORK: Catch every game on the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network: Flagship Stations: WPEI 95.9 FM & WPPI 95.5 FM (Portland/Topsham)…Network Affiliates: WOXO 92.7 FM Norway, WTBM 100.7 FM Mexico, WERZ 1240 AM Lewiston/Auburn, WTME 780 AM Rumford, WKTQ 1450 AM South Paris…Online: seadogs.com & milb.com and IPAD/Smartphone: Tunein app – search Portland Sea Dogs Radio Network.
Sea Dogs and Thunder on Sunday…New Guy!
New Sea Dog Jason Urquidez spent six seasons in the Diamondbacks’ system…Last year he pitched with Triple-A Reno.
The Sea Dogs and Thunder played a 5 hour and 38 minute doubleheader on Sunday night, and continue their four-game series on Sunday afternoon from Waterfront Park…Portland was swept in last night’s twinbill, and have dropped 10 of 12 to the Eastern-Division Leading Thunder.
Earlier this morning, the Red Sox signed Right-hander Jason Urquidez from the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League and assigned him to Portland…Urquidez is wearing #29, and will work out of Portland’s ‘pen. The former standout at Arizona State University (teammates with Dustin Pedroia) was teammates with former Sea Dog Beau Vaughan in Lancaster. ”We call Beau tweak, because he walks up and down the bullpen the entire game.” said Urquidez (pronounced Ur-key-dez). ”Beau is great, he’s lost tons of weight, so his routine is to pace from the bullpen pitcher’s mound to the plate until his name is called.” added Urquidez.
Urquidez and Marquez Smith have both joined from the Independent League the past eight days.
Trenton’s Cody Johnson won’t be swinging this series…He was placed on the disabled list yesterday.
Jackie Bradley Jr. press release
Lineups for Sunday (1:05 PM start)
Portland: Bradley Jr. 8, Hazelbaker DH, Smith 5, Brentz 9, Butler 2, Spring 3, Gibson 6, Dent 4, Hissey 7, Hernandez LHP
Trenton: A. Almonte DH, Pirela 7, Adams 4, Z. Almonte 9, Mesa 8, Gil 3, Maruszak 5, Farnham 2, Mujica 6, O’Brien RHP
RADIO NETWORK: Catch every game on the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network: Flagship Stations: WPEI 95.9 FM & WPPI 95.5 FM (Portland/Topsham)…Network Affiliates: WOXO 92.7 FM Norway, WTBM 100.7 FM Mexico, WERZ 1240 AM Lewiston/Auburn, WTME 780 AM Rumford, WKTQ 1450 AM South Paris…Online: seadogs.com & milb.com and IPAD/Smartphone: Tunein app – search Portland Sea Dogs Radio Network.
Sea Dogs and Thunder play two…Jersey Boys
The Sea Dogs ended a 21-game stretch against the Western Division going 10-11, and open up a four-game weekend series against the Trenton Thunder (Yankees affiliate) with a doubleheader on Saturday night…Portland plays 30 of their next 33 games against the Thunder and New Hampshire Fisher Cats…With Thursday night’s victory, Portland has won 10 of their last 14 games in Maine, and taken four straight series.
The cast of the Broadway Show “The Jersey Boys.” Maybe the Jersey boys (Ranaudo and Hernandez) in Portland will be cast in a show called the Major Leagues
In game two of tonight’s doubleheader, New Jersey native Anthony Ranaudo makes his seventh start of the season for the Sea Dogs…Ranaudo attended St. Rose High School, which is Belmar, New Jersey and located exactly 42 miles from Waterfront Park…Ranaudo and Jayson Hernandez grew up best friends, attended the same high school, and are together in Portland. What a great story! The odds of that happening have to be slim.
- Jackie Bradley Jr. made his Double-A debut on Thursday night and went 1-for-4 with a single, walk and a stolen base…Bradley Jr. singled on the first pitch he saw, nailing a 92-mph fastball off Robert Gilliam into to right field.
- Portland has dropped 8 of 10 to Trenton this season, but the two teams still have 15 games left in the season series.
- Tonight officially starts the second half of the season…Last year, Portland was 25-46 after 71 games.
Trenton’s Cody Johnson won’t be swinging this series…He was placed on the disabled list yesterday.
Jackie Bradley Jr. press release
Lineups for Saturday (5:05 PM start) – Game 1
Portland: Bradley Jr. 8, Tejeda 7, Rodriguez 3, Smith 5, Brentz Butler 2, Gibson 6, Dent 4, Hissey 9, Pimentel RHP
Trenton: A. Almonte 7, Pirela DH, Adams 4, Z. Almonte 9, Mesa 8, Murton 3, Maruszak 5, Gil 2, Mujica 6, Hall LHP
RADIO NETWORK: Catch every game on the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network: Flagship Stations: WPEI 95.9 FM & WPPI 95.5 FM (Portland/Topsham)…Network Affiliates: WOXO 92.7 FM Norway, WTBM 100.7 FM Mexico, WERZ 1240 AM Lewiston/Auburn, WTME 780 AM Rumford, WKTQ 1450 AM South Paris…Online: seadogs.com & milb.com and IPAD/Smartphone: Tunein app – search Portland Sea Dogs Radio Network.
Sea Dogs visit Trenton for the weekend
The Sea Dogs ended a 21-game stretch against the Western Division going 10-11, and open up a four-game weekend series against the Trenton Thunder (Yankees affiliate)…Portland plays 30 of their next 33 games against the Thunder and New Hampshire Fisher Cats…With last night’s victory, Portland has won 10 of their last 14 games in Maine, and taken four straight series.
- Jackie Bradley Jr. made his Double-A debut last night and went 1-for-4 with a single, walk and a stolen base…Bradley Jr. singled on the first pitch he saw, nailing a 92-mph fastball off Robert Gilliam into to right field.
- Portland has dropped 8 of 10 to Trenton this season, but the two teams still have 15 games left in the season series.
- Tonight officially starts the second half of the season…Last year, Portland was 25-46 after 71 games.
Trenton’s Cody Johnson won’t be swinging this series…He was placed on the disabled list earlier today.
Jackie Bradley Jr. press release
Lineups for Friday (7:05 PM start)
Portland: Bradley Jr. 8, Tejeda 7, Rodriguez 3, Brentz DH, Smith 5, Butler 2, Gibson 6, Dent 4, Hissey 9, Pimentel RHP
Trenton: A. Almonte 8, Pirela 4, Z. Almonte 9, Mesa DH, Murton 3, Sublett 7, Maruszak 5, Gil 2, Mujica 5, Hall LHP
RADIO NETWORK: Catch every game on the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network: Flagship Stations: WPEI 95.9 FM & WPPI 95.5 FM (Portland/Topsham)…Network Affiliates: WOXO 92.7 FM Norway, WTBM 100.7 FM Mexico, WERZ 1240 AM Lewiston/Auburn, WTME 780 AM Rumford, WKTQ 1450 AM South Paris…Online: seadogs.com & milb.com and IPAD/Smartphone: Tunein app – search Portland Sea Dogs Radio Network.
Sea Dogs and Senators – Notes and Lineups
Drake Britton had his scoreless streak of 23 innings snapped in his last start.
The Sea Dogs continue their three-game homestand on Wednesday night against the Harrisburg Senators (Nationals affiliate) from Hadlock Field…Portland has won 9 of their last 12 games at Hadlock Field…Lefty Drake Britton (1-0, 1.10) makes his fourth start of the season for Portland.
Lineups for Wednesday (7:00 PM start)
Harrisburg: Kobernus 4, Walters 6, Valdez 9, Pahuta 3, Van Ostrand 7, Bloxom DH, Mayorson 5, Ivany 2, Lozada 8, Pucetas RHP
Portland: Hazelbaker 7, Tejeda DH, Linares 8, Rodriguez 3, Brentz 9, Smith 5, Butler 2, Gibson 6, Natoli 4, Britton LHP
RADIO NETWORK: Catch every game on the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network: Flagship Stations: WPEI 95.9 FM & WPPI 95.5 FM (Portland/Topsham)…Network Affiliates: WOXO 92.7 FM Norway, WTBM 100.7 FM Mexico, WERZ 1240 AM Lewiston/Auburn, WTME 780 AM Rumford, WKTQ 1450 AM South Paris…Online: seadogs.com & milb.com and IPAD/Smartphone: Tunein app – search Portland Sea Dogs Radio Network.
Happy Father’s Day from Richmond, VA
The Diamond in Richmond, VA was once the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves…Former Sea Dogs’ Pitching Coach Mike Cather pitched here in 1997-99.
The Sea Dogs end their six-game roadtrip this afternoon in Richmond, VA against the Flying Squirrels…With a win today, Portland will clinch their first ever season-series win over the Squirrels…The ‘Dogs are 8-9 during a 21-game stretch against the Western Division.
Father’s Day Story on Sea Dogs’ PA Announcer Dean Rogers
Lineups for Sunday (2:05 PM start)
Portland: Tejeda DH, Smith 5, Linares 7, Brentz 9,Butler 2, Spring 3, Hissey 8, Dent 4, Natoli 6, Pimentel RHP
Richmond: Brown 8, Liles 7, Mayora 5, Joseph 2, Mitchell 3, Perez 9, Minicozzi DH, Ciraco 6, Cavan 4, Reichard RHP
RADIO NETWORK: Catch every game on the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network: Flagship Stations: WPEI 95.9 FM & WPPI 95.5 FM (Portland/Topsham)…Network Affiliates: WOXO 92.7 FM Norway, WTBM 100.7 FM Mexico, WERZ 1240 AM Lewiston/Auburn, WTME 780 AM Rumford, WKTQ 1450 AM South Paris…Online: seadogs.com & milb.com and IPAD/Smartphone: Tunein app – search Portland Sea Dogs Radio Network.
Martin starts in Richmond…Hello Mr. Smith
The Diamond in Richmond, VA was once the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves…Former Sea Dogs’ Pitching Coach Mike Cather pitched here in 1997-99.
The Sea Dogs continue their six-game roadtrip on Saturday night against the Richmond Flying Squirrels from The Diamond in Richmond, VA…Portland snapped a five-game losing streak on the road with last night’s 4-2 win over the Flying Squirrels…The ‘Dogs are 8-8 during a 21-game stretch against the Western Division.
Sea Dogs made four roster moves before the game:
Marquez Smith was signed by the Red Sox today from the Camden Riversharks (Atlantic League)…Smith hit .278 with Triple-A Iowa (Cubs affiliate) last season.
and assigned to Portland…Smith was originally an 8th round pick by the Chicago Cubs in the 2007 draft out of Clemson University, and began the season with Pirates de Campeche of the Mexican League (May 1-13), hitting .261 (12-for-46) with a homer and 6 RBI in 12 games…With the Camden Riversharks, Smith hit .363 (33-for-91) with 3 homers and 20 RBI.
Lineups for Saturday (6:35 PM start)
Portland: Hazelbaker DH, Tejeda 7, Linares 8, Rodriguez 3, Brentz 9, Smith 5, Spring 2, Dent 4, Natoli 6, Martin RHP
Richmond: Brown 8, Ciriaco 6, Mayora 5, Joseph DH, Mitchell 7, Perez 9, Minicozzi 3, Monell 2, Cavan 4, Ronick LHP
RADIO NETWORK: Catch every game on the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network: Flagship Stations: WPEI 95.9 FM & WPPI 95.5 FM (Portland/Topsham)…Network Affiliates: WOXO 92.7 FM Norway, WTBM 100.7 FM Mexico, WERZ 1240 AM Lewiston/Auburn, WTME 780 AM Rumford, WKTQ 1450 AM South Paris…Online: seadogs.com & milb.com and IPAD/Smartphone: Tunein app – search Portland Sea Dogs Radio Network.
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