Sea Dogs pitcher Sterling Sharp throws during practice Wednesday at Hadlock Field in preparation for Portland's season opener Thursday against the Binghamton Rumble Ponies.

Sea Dogs Manager Chad Epperson talks with infielder Christian Koss during Wednesday's practice. Koss is returning for a second season with the Sea Dogs after hitting .260 with 17 home runs, 84 RBI and 16 steals in 2022.

Alex Binelas takes batting practice Wednesday at Hadlock Field. Binelas hit 25 home runs last year, including 11 in 55 games with the Sea Dogs.

Matthew Lugo, left, fields a ground ball as Christian Koss looks on. Lugo, a second-round draft pick in 2019, spent most of last year with Class A Greenville, where he hit. 288 with 18 homers, 20 steals and an. 844 OPS.