Travis Lazarczyk

Press Herald

Travis Lazarczyk has covered sports for the Morning Sentinel and Kennebec Journal since 2000. A Vermont native, he graduated from the University of Maine in 1995 with a BA in English. After a few years working as a sports information director and in the ski industry, he began his journalism career at the Berlin (N.H.) Reporter in 1999. Over the years, Lazarczyk has been honored with numerous state, regional, and national awards for his work, including a first place for column writing from the Associated Press Sports Editors in 2011, and inclusion in Notable Sports Writing of 2009 in Best American Sports Writing. When not working, he can be found, reading, hiking, or drinking too much coffee.

Latest

Published
July 2, 2022

Ceddanne Rafaela quickly becoming Sea Dogs’ most exciting player

The 5-foot-8 center fielder/infielder has made an impact at the plate and in the field since being promoted to Portland in early June.
Published
July 1, 2022

Former UMaine star deserves this chance as Bruins head coach

COMMENTARY: After confronting his struggles with alcohol abuse, Jim Montgomery is getting a second opportunity as an NHL head coach.
Published
June 23, 2022

Pickleball enthusiasts to gather in Portland for Atlantic regional

The USA Pickleball Atlantic Diamond tournament comes to Maine this weekend for the first time since 2018.
Published
June 13, 2022

Red Sox prospect Castellanos heats up for Sea Dogs after early slump

After struggling in April, 24-year-old Pedro Castellanos has been Portland’s most consistent hitter.
Published
June 10, 2022

Sea Dogs fall to Yard Goats in slugfest, 14-12

Portland hits five home runs, but a seven-run inning and four homers by Hartford are enough to send the Sea Dogs to a fourth straight loss.
Published
June 2, 2022

Housing costs no longer a burden for Sea Dogs players earning $600 a week

For the first time, Major League Baseball teams are supplying apartments for minor league players who had struggled to find suitable housing in years past.
Published
May 27, 2022

College baseball: UMaine bounced from America East tourney

The Black Bears surrender five home runs in a 9-7 loss to New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Published
May 24, 2022

Red Sox prospect Jay Groome is finding his groove for the Sea Dogs

The left-hander has one of his best outings of the season, striking out nine in Portland’s 2-1 win over Somerset.
Published
May 14, 2022

After a decade of struggles, UMaine baseball is finding its groove

The Black Bears are back at the top of the America East standings and will host the conference’s postseason tournament in a few weeks.
Published
May 9, 2022

Top Red Sox pitching prospects shining for Sea Dogs

Brayan Bello and Brandon Walter, who have yet to allow more than two earned runs in a start this season, both put their best stuff on display last Thursday.