PORTLAND
PORTLAND — Maine has a baseball team called the
Portland Sea Dogs. They won their game, 7 to 5. A young star from the Boston Red Sox played for them.
He was getting better after being hurt. He hit a home run, and the whole crowd cheered.
Why it matters: You can watch great players in Portland, close to home.
PORTLAND
PORTLAND — The Portland Sea Dogs, Maine's minor league baseball team, won 7-5 at home this week. The night was special because Roman Anthony, a young Boston Red Sox star, played for the Sea Dogs while he recovered from an injury. Players often join a minor league team for a few games to get back in shape before returning to the big leagues. Anthony hit a home run in his return, and the Portland crowd cheered him on. The Sea Dogs are chasing a playoff spot of their own.
Why it matters: The Sea Dogs play right in Portland, so it's a chance to watch a future big-league star up close for the price of a cheap ticket.
Sources: Portland Sea Dogs, MiLB.com
Published in Thursday, August 20, 2026 edition.