Phillies acquire prospect Chatham from Red Sox
Dave Dombrowski joined the Phillies front office in December, and one month later, the new president of baseball operations has pulled off a deal with his former organization. The Phillies acquired middle infielder C.J. Chatham from the Red Sox for a player to be named later or cash, both clubs
Prospects in the 2020 Red Sox player pool
As part of the new rules for the 2020 Major League season, each of the 30 organizations will maintain a 60-man player pool for the duration of the campaign. Some members of the player pool will feature on the active Major League roster while others will work out at an
Casas, Duran carry Red Sox All-Stars
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.It was no secret that the Red Sox farm system was expected to enter a down
Wimberly leads seven Sox alum in Arizona Fall League
PEORIA, Arizona (September 18, 2019) - Salem manager Corey Wimberly and seven Red Sox alum kick-off Arizona Fall League play this afternoon.Pitchers Yoan Aybar, Jhonathan Diaz, Tanner Houck and Bryan Mata will serve as members of the Peoria Javelinas. Aybar and Mata will fulfill bullpen roles while Diaz and Houck
Standing on Top of the Leaderboard!
Portland, Maine - The Portland Sea Dogs entered 2019 without having a league batting champion as a Red Sox affiliate, but that all changed. The Eastern League had not seen an ERA like Daniel McGrath's since 1985. The 2019 season had plenty of highlights for the Portland Sea Dogs
Chatham and Dalbec named Postseason Stars
Portland, Maine - Portland Sea Dogs infielders C.J. Chatham and Bobby Dalbec have been selected as Eastern League Postseason All-Stars, announced by the league office on Friday afternoon.
'Dogs take the series with a 3-2 win over the Ducks
Portland, Maine - Daniel McGrath worked his sixth straight quality start and helped lead the Sea Dogs (26-24) to a series victory over the Akron RubberDucks (20-30), the final score Sunday afternoon at Hadlock Field was 3-2.
Wilson powers 'Dogs to 7-6 win at Bowie
Marcus Wilson blasted a two-out moon shot in the ninth inning to down the Bowie Baysox (29-12, 59-50) 7-6 Friday night at Prince George's Stadium.
Chatham has a big night in a 4-2 win at Richmond
Richmond, Va. - Brett Netzer blasted a home run to back another quality start from Daniel McGrath (3-0), as the Portland Sea Dogs (19-21, 46-61) beat the Richmond Flying Squirrels (16-23, 39-67), 4-2 Wednesday night at The Diamond.
Wilson homers twice in Portland's 8-5 loss at Harrisburg
Harrisburg, PA - The Harrisburg Senators (10-17) scored five times in the sixth inning to rally back for an 8-5 win over the Portland Sea Dogs (13-16) on Friday night at FNB Field. Portland had their three-game winning streak snapped, but are 3-2 on the trip.
Wade dazzles in a 4-0 win over New Hampshire
Manchester, NH - Konner Wade (2-3) fired seven scoreless frames in a spot-start as the Portland Sea Dogs (11-15) beat the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (10-16), 4-0 on Tuesday night at Delta Dental Stadium. The series will come down to a rubber-game on Wednesday afternoon.
Sea Dogs sweep the RubberDucks, 4-0 and 6-3
Akron, Ohio - The Portland Sea Dogs (25-40) completed a three-game sweep of the Akron RubberDucks (34-34) with a doubleheader sweep on Sunday afternoon at Canal Park. Portland took the opener 4-0 and the nightcap 6-3. The three-game sweep in Akron was the first as a Red Sox affiliate, and
Madden homers twice in 5-4 loss to Reading
Reading, Pa. - Charlie Madden made quite the impression in his season debut with Portland. Madden clubbed two homers in Portland's 5-4 loss to the Reading Fightin Phils (22-16) on Sunday afternoon at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Sea Dogs (12-27) dropped all four games in the series, and have lost six
Sea Dogs and Rumble Ponies split twinbill on Friday
Portland, Maine - The Sea Dogs (8-16) and Binghamton Rumble Ponies (7-17) split a doubleheader on Friday night at Hadlock Field. Binghamton won game one 12-5 and Portland took game two 5-3.
Chatham keeps raking for Sea Dogs
C.J. Chatham sat with Double-A Portland hitting coach Lee May in the video room prior to Friday's doubleheader in hopes of finding something in his swing that would get him going at the plate again. By the end of the second game, it was safe to say the extra studying
'Dogs hold on for 7-6 win at Hartford
Hartford, CT - Andrew Schwaab worked out of a bases-loaded-one-out jam in the ninth inning, as the Portland Sea Dogs (7-12) held on for a 7-6 win over the Hartford Yard Goats (11-14) in the series opener on Monday night at Dunkin' Donuts Park.
'Dogs and Ponies split a pair of 1-0 games
Binghamton, NY - The Portland Sea Dogs (6-12) and Binghamton Rumble Ponies (10-7) split a pair of 1-0 games on Saturday afternoon at Hadlock Field. The doubleheader marked the first of three between the two teams during a nine-day stretch.
'Dogs erase 7-0 deficit, win 11-7 in 10 at Reading
Reading, Pa. - The Portland Sea Dogs (3-7) scored 11 unanswered runs and grabbed the series finale from the Reading Fightin Phils (6-5), 11-7 in 10 innings on Wednesday afternoon at FirstEnergy Stadium. Portland won their first series of the season and return home on Thursday night.
'Dogs roll in a 9-2 win at Reading on Monday
Reading, Pa. - Tanner Houck (1-1) hurled five strong innings and C.J. Chatham drove in three runs, as the Portland Sea Dogs (2-6) defeated the Reading Fightin Phils (5-4), 9-2 on Monday night at FirstEnergy Stadium. The victory ended a three-game losing streak for Portland on the trip.
Tough Saturday in Trenton, 'Dogs fall 3-2 and 1-0
Trenton, N.J. - The Portland Sea Dogs (1-5) dropped a pair to the Trenton Thunder (5-3) on Saturday afternoon, 3-2 and 1-0. The first game was the conclusion of Friday night's suspended game.
Dalbec, Reyes plow forth on Red Sox farm
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.An 108-win season at the Major League level can make everyone feel good, top
Chatham keeps crushing in Salem
In a game of adjustments, C.J. Chatham has found a way to master that art.Boston's No. 8 prospect notched two doubles and two singles Thursday on the heels of a three-hit night in Class A Advanced Salem's 3-0 loss to Frederick at Haley Toyota Field.
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Prospect Roundup: Games of May 22
Theme of the dayYou get a promotion and you get a promotion and you get a promotion: Some days, the on-the-field action takes a back seat to the news off the diamond. Three of MLB.com's top 100 prospects moved up a level and made their debuts with new clubs Tuesday