The Portland Sea Dogs is a minor league baseball team that competes in the East Division of the Eastern League. Founded in 1994, the team is based in Portland, Maine and plays its home games at Hadlock Field. Though it was originally linked with the Florida Marlins, the franchise now acts as the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. Notable players to have once played for the Sea Dogs include Jon Lester and Dustin Pedroia.