BALTIMORE — The Boston Red Sox enhanced their thin starting rotation for a playoff run, obtaining right-hander Nathan Eovaldi from the Tampa Bay Rays in a trade for minor league lefty Jalen Beeks. Eovaldi had been scheduled to start the Rays’ game against the New York Yankees on Wednesday but was scratched about two hours […]
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Orioles out-slug Red Sox 7-6
BALTIMORE (AP) — Tim Beckham and Jonathan Schoop homered and drove in three run each, and the Baltimore Orioles withstood four long balls by the Boston Red Sox in a 7-6 victory Tuesday night. It was only the third loss in 18 games for the Red Sox, who have the best record in the major […]
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AP source: Yanks close to deal to acquire Britton from O’s
BALTIMORE (AP) — A person familiar with the talks tells The Associated Press the Yankees are close to agreement on a trade to acquire left-hander Zach Britton from the rebuilding Baltimore Orioles for three prospects, a deal that would bolster New York’s bullpen for the stretch run. The trade would send right-hander Dillon Tate to […]
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Shawaryn, Sea Dogs beat Senators 1-0
Portland pitcher Mike Shawaryn delivers in the second inning against Harrisburg in Portland on Tuesday. (Derek Davis/Portland Press Herald Photo) PORTLAND — This so-called depleted Red Sox farm system is producing fine pitching at the Double-A level these days. The Portland Sea Dogs got another superb start and backed it with relievers on a roll. […]
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Rodney C. Bisbee
AUBURN — Rodney C. Bisbee, Sr., 76, of West Poland died Saturday morning, July 21, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born in Lewiston to Lewis and Myrtle Bisbee on Oct. 19, 1941. He graduated from Mechanic Falls High School in 1960. In his teen years he worked at Pete Goulet’s store in […]
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Jonathan J. Paradis
BOSTON, Mass. — Jonathan J. Paradis, 34, passed away Saturday, July 21, at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital following a lengthy illness while waiting for a heart transplant. The world has lost one of the greatest guys with the passing of our beloved son, husband, father and friend to many. Jon was born April 11, 1984, […]
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Porcello throws 6 shutout innings, Red Sox top Orioles 5-3
BALTIMORE (AP) — Rick Porcello scattered six hits over six scoreless innings, Mitch Moreland homered and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 Monday night in a matchup between the best and worst teams in the major leagues. Andrew Benintendi drove in two runs for the AL East leaders, who have won 15 […]
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Sea Dogs shut out Senators 6-0
PORTLAND — Dedgar Jimenez again walked a tightrope but stayed upright. While he put up zeros, Jantzen Witte put up the runs, knocking in four. Jimenez won his fourth straight decision, and Witte went 3 for 4 with a home run, as the Portland Sea Dogs beat the Harrisburg Senators 6-0 Monday night before 5,161 […]
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Legion baseball: Landry pitches shutout, Pastime wins Zone 2 title
Pastime pitcher Hunter Landry fires the ball toward Bessey Motors’ Jonny Pruett at bat during Monday evening’s championship game in Lewiston at Elliot Field. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) LEWISTON — Monday’s Zone 2 championship between Bessey Motors and Pastime Club was a far cry from last year’s 16-inning fiasco that ended with Bessey Motors taking the […]
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Legion baseball: Augusta beats Rogers Post in third-place game
AUBURN — A seven-run fourth inning was the difference for Augusta in beating Rogers Post in a battle to determine third place in Zone 2 of American Legion baseball Monday. Augusta broke open a one-run game with the big inning for a 9-2 win at the Auburn-Suburban complex. The victory sends Augusta to a play-in […]