Another popular promotion — going for a word record — is underway with the Portland Sea Dogs (Class AA; Eastern League), who are partnering with local charity STRIVE to attempt to break the Guinness World Record for Most Simultaneous High Fives. High Fives for STRIVE will take place on Friday, July 5 at Hadlock Field […]
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Sea Dogs, Red Sox extend affiliation to 2018
The Boston Red Sox and the Portland Sea Dogs (Class AA; Eastern League) extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2018 season, in a deal announced tonight. Red Sox Director of Player Development Ben Crockett and Sea Dogs Chairman Bill Burke made the announcement. The Sea Dogs and Red Sox last extended the affiliation in […]
The Week That Was: September 30
Affiliation news, attendance tallies, a new-ballpark proposal for the Tampa Bay Rays and previews for 2013. The top stories of the week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. Angels to Burlington, A’s to Beloit Quad Cities, Astros announce affiliation Can-Am League expands to Trois-Rivières for 2013 2012 Baseball Attendance by Average 2012 Independent […]
Sea Dogs installing new turf, irrigation system
Big changes for 2013 at Hadlock Field, home of the Portland Sea Dogs (Class AA; Eastern League): a new irrigation system and playing field, with Maine- and New England-based companies completing the work. The playing surface at Hadlock Field will be completely replaced, including both the infield and outfield. The field will be re-grated and […]
Fisher Cats set three-game attendance record
Nice work: the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) set an attendance record for a three-day stretch, drawing 23,312 fans to Northeast Delta Dental Stadium. Combined with attendance figures from Wednesday and Thursday, the new mark of 23,312 set Friday night bested the previous high for a three-game set of 22,619 established from May […]
Sea Dogs honor inevitabilities of life with tombstone promo
Unusual promo: the Portland Sea Dogs (Class AA; Eastern League) are honoring the inevitability of death and taxes tonight by giving away a tombstone — on Tax Day — courtesy of a local funeral home. Fans entering the ballpark will be welcomed by Uncle Sam himself as he takes a break one of his busiest […]
Sea Dogs to honor Burke throughout 2012 season
The Portland Sea Dogs (Class AA; Eastern League) will honor team founder and former owner Dan Burke, as well as throughout the team’s 2012 home opener on Thursday. Burke passed away on October 26, 2011. In the spring of 1992, Burke, then the CEO of Capital Cities/ABC, applied for one of two expansion franchises available […]
Blue Jays GM: We’re not shifting affiliation to Ottawa
Toronto Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos says his team has no plans to shift Double-A affiliation to a new Ottawa team — but the statement means less than you think, considering he’s contractually obligated to say this. National Post baseball writer John Lott caught up with Anthopoulos after it was announced a Double-A Eastern League […]
Buy a holiday present, help out a good cause
Looking to buy something for that special baseball person in your life, while contributing to a worthy cause? Check out the Eastern League online auction, now in its final five days. The auction of items donated by Class AA Eastern League teams is slated to end early next week, so it’s not too late to […]
In memoriam: Dan Burke
Dan Burke, who bought the Portland Sea Dogs (Class AA; Eastern League) and the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) after retiring as president and CEO of ABC/Capital Cities, has passed away. He was 82. The cause of death, which occurred this morning, was complications from diabetes. Burke bought the franchise in 1992 and installed […]
Sea Dogs welcome 7-millionth fan
The Portland Sea Dogs (Class AA; Eastern League) welcomed the 7-millionth fan to Hadlock Field last night, as Belinda Morel was greeted at the turnstiles by Sea Dogs’ General Manager Geoff Iacuessa. Morel received a Sea Dogs prize package consisting of gift certificates to LL Bean, Buffalo Wild Wings, and an hour massage from SOMA […]
Sea Dogs closing in on 7-millionth fan
The Portland Sea Dogs (Class AA; Eastern League) are nearing a franchise milestone: the team is expecting to welcome the seven millionth fan in franchise history sometime during the next homestand, running June 27-July 3. The Sea Dogs are 20,572 fans away from the milestone. The 7-millionth fan will receive a Sea Dogs prize package consisting […]
Sea Dogs announce Hadlock Field improvements for 2011
The Portland Sea Dogs (Class AA; Eastern League) — never ones to pass on offseason improvements — have released a list of enhancements to the fan experience at Hadlock Field this season. Among the improvements on the concessions side: Shain’s of Maine Frozen Yogurt, microbrew from Baxter Brewing and Pineland Burgers from Pineland Farms. Physical […]