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Phillies acquire prospect Chatham from Red Sox

No. 14 prospect headed to Philly to clear way for Pérez signing
@SamDykstraMiLB
January 18, 2021

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

Boston's four top-30 prospects could impact infield in short season
@SamDykstraMiLB
July 17, 2020

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

First baseman, outfielder find success in first full seasons
October 14, 2019

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

Salem has full representation in offseason stage
September 18, 2019

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!

Chatham and McGrath deliver All-Star seasons
September 5, 2019

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

August 23, 2019

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 has won four straight series/McGrath improves to 5-0
August 11, 2019

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

Portland clinches a winning trip!!!!
August 3, 2019

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

'Dogs seek series sweep on Thursday
July 31, 2019

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

Portland now 3-2 on their seven-game trip
July 19, 2019

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

Curletta 2-for-3, 2 RBI
July 16, 2019

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

Portland completes three-game sweep in Akron
June 16, 2019

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

Portland rallies for three in the ninth
May 19, 2019

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

McGrath strong outing to earn the win in game two
May 3, 2019

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

No. 9 Red Sox prospect rips five hits across doubleheader
May 3, 2019

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

Schwaab saves it in the ninth
April 29, 2019

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

Houck earns third straight win
6:23 PM EDT

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

Bullpen works 8.1 IP on one run and 10 K's
April 17, 2019

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

Houck earns first Double-A win
Houck
April 15, 2019

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

Hart fans nine in complete-game loss
April 13, 2019

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

Thrid baseman, right-hander displayed special power, control
October 8, 2018

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

Red Sox No. 8 prospect racks up seven hits over two games
August 23, 2018

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.

The Show Before the Show: Episode 161

Red Sox prospect Chatham discusses health, 2018 success
May 24, 2018

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Prospect Roundup: Games of May 22

De Los Santos pushes for Phils move; Chatham hits grand slam
May 23, 2018

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