Another winter week in Maine trudges on, and the snow apparently keeps on coming. While 2018 may be off to a cold start, things are starting to heat up on the Maine sports front, led front and center this week by the Sea Dogs Hot Stove Dinner, headlined by Pedro Martinez.

Unfortunately, the South Portland event was sold out withing minutes, so the opportunity to meet Pedro or incoming Sea Dogs manager Darren Fenster was short-lived. But with the dreary January days upon us, baseball fans can rejoice that spring training is officially less than a month away! Read our recap of some recent Sea Dogs news and more Maine sports coverage below.

Baseball: Portland Sea Dogs

Jeremy Barfield, the 2017 Sea Dogs home run leader, discussed independent league baseball, living up to his father’s legacy, and more. Listen to the Portland Big Jab’s interview to hear the Red Sox prospect on trying to make the 2018 big league roster.

to hear the Red Sox prospect on trying to make the 2018 big league roster. Michael Chavis, the Sea Dog’s star third baseman and #2 ranked Red Sox prospect, is set to participate in the Red Sox Rookie Development program, according to MLB.com.

Basketball: Maine Red Claws

The Red Claws played and lost two games last week against Memphis and Reno in the NBA G League Showcase . Despite some early struggles with the team, recent Red Claws pickup Anthony Bennett proved he still has talent, scoring 20+ points and 10+ rebounds in both games. Kadeem Allen and L.J. Peak were two other Maine players who shined and hopefully impressed the NBA scouts in attendance.

. Despite some early struggles with the team, recent Red Claws pickup Anthony Bennett proved he still has talent, scoring 20+ points and 10+ rebounds in both games. and were two other Maine players who shined and hopefully impressed the NBA scouts in attendance. The twice postponed game against the Austin Spurs finally took place on MLK Day on Monday. The wait was worth it, however, as the Red Claws barely held on to an early game lead to win 111-108. Celtics bench player Guerschon Yabusele, recently sent down to the Claws, had a commanding 32 point game to lead Maine to victory.

to lead Maine to victory. Following up last week’s history of the Portland Mountain Cats, I have also published a follow-up page on their 1997 USBL successors, the Portland Wave.

Upcoming Red Claws Games:

The Red Claws play two home games against the Westchester Knicks on Thursday, January 18th and on Saturday, January 20th. Both games have 7:00PM start times at the Portland Expo.

Football: Maine Mammoths

The Maine Mammoths signed local Portland native Eamon White as an offensive lineman, who played football for the University of Maine between 2008 – 2010.

as an offensive lineman, who played football for the University of Maine between 2008 – 2010. The incoming National Arena League team also added rookie quarterback/wide receiver Darrien Boone to the roster.

Miscellaneous

The rosters for the Philadelphia Flyers and Boston Bruins alumni game to be held on February 17 at the Portland Civic Center will be released later today!

to be held on February 17 at the Portland Civic Center will be released later today! The Maine Motorsports Xtreme International Ice Racing Championships are to be held this Saturday at the Civic Center, as well. Tickets available here.