Darren Hartley watches the Edward Little football team grind out a win against Cony during the mid-2000s. Hartley has been hired to coach the Lewiston baseball team. His son Grant is a senior on the EL baseball team. (Sun Journal file photo) Darren Hartley’s interview for the Lewiston varsity baseball coach’s job covered the usual […]
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Minor League Baseball to begin extra innings with runner on second base
New Hampshire Fiser Cats’ Richard Urena safely dives back to first before Sea Dogs’ first baseman Henry Urrutia can put the tag on him during a game in Portland in July. (Sun Journal file photo) Fans at Portland’s Hadlock Field will see a significant change in 2018: Runners at second base to start extra innings. […]
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Area baseball/softball leagues announce registration
LEWISTON — Registration for the 2018 baseball and softball season for Lewiston Baseball and Softball is now open. Lewiston Baseball and Softball is proud to offer the following programs for the 2018 season: Little League Baseball T-Ball (Age 4-6) – $90; Little League Baseball Minors & Majors (Age 7-12) – $100; Babe Ruth League Baseball […]
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Red Sox could head into season with pitching uncertainty
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — The idea of beginning a season with four regular pitchers unavailable could be anywhere from daunting to devastating for many teams. But that is what the Boston Red Sox could be facing. The Red Sox have four pitchers who might be out for opening day. Three potential starters — left-handers […]
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Donald L. Martin
LEWISTON — Donald L. Martin, 86, of Lewiston, died Monday, March 5, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lewiston on Oct. 25, 1931, he was the son of Joseph and Adeliane Gosselin Martin. Educated locally, he was a graduate of St. Dominic High School, Class of ’50. On May […]
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Red Sox, J.D. Martinez make signing official
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — It took an extra week but the Red Sox finally got the big bat for the middle of their lineup they lacked last season. Slugger J.D. Martinez and the Red Sox finalized a $110 million, five-year contract on Monday, a week after the sides agreed to the deal pending […]
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Red Sox re-sign Eduardo Nunez for infield insurance
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — The Boston Red Sox have re-signed infielder Eduardo Nunez to a one-year contract with a player option for 2019, giving them another proven second baseman to fill in while Dustin Pedroia recovers from knee surgery . Nunez’s deal was done on Sunday, the day before the Red Sox hold their first full-squad […]
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Maine Baseball Hall of Fame is looking for nominees for 2018 ceremony
YARMOUTH — Maine Baaseball Hall of Fame seeks nominations for 2018 induction. Founded in 1969, the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame honors players, coaches, umpires, organizers and benefactors who have achieved prominence in, made valuable contributions to or have had a lasting impact on baseball in Maine. Nominations for induction in 2018 into the Maine […]
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James Leo Cosgrove
SOUTH PARIS — James Leo Cosgrove, 91, of Lewiston, died Sunday, Feb. 11, in South Paris at the Maine Veterans Home. He was born at his family home in Strawberry Patch, Lewiston, Aug. 23, 1926. He had a passion for sports throughout his life. His earliest memories were of pickup baseball and hockey games with […]
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Red Sox manager Alex Cora brings youthful eye to new job
BOSTON — Dave Dombrowski wanted to make sure he and Alex Cora were on the same page, so the Red Sox boss sent off an email for his new manager’s approval. The response: A thumbs-up emoji. Tony La Russa and Jim Leyland never did that. “He’s a good emoji texter,” Dombrowski said with a laugh […]