New MLB Docuseries Puts The Spotlight on Portland, Maine

As the sweet summertime in Maine approaches, all eyes begin to focus on the places in the state people love to visit. From cozy coastal towns to places where the great outdoors reigns supreme, plenty of people will be piling into Vacationland this summer.

Of course, there's also Portland, Maine. The beacon of tourism in the state sees a wide range of people visit for the arts scene, the entertainment scene and the food scene.

Part of that entertainment is the Portland Sea Dogs. The minor league baseball team has become a rite of passage for many Mainers, something you have to do each and every summer.

New MLB Docuseries Dives Deep Into the Connection Between the Sea Dogs and Portland, Maine

MLB Network has put together a new docuseries called "Grass Routes" that explores the connection between various cities and the love for their minor league baseball team.

The very first episode of the docuseries focuses directly on Portland, Maine. The nearly 30-minute episode actually focuses less on baseball and more on what makes Portland so vibrant, interesting and why the entire state's love of Sea Dogs has continued on for decades.

Local Businesses and Individuals Shine in Docuseries About Portland, Maine

As the docuseries pours over Portland, there's a handful of businesses and individuals that shine. Businesses like Highroller Lobster Company as well as Mayo Street Arts get extended time to showcase what they offer and what they mean to the city.

A feisty couple on the street adds some laughs, including explaining to viewers what a sea dog is. Hall-of-Fame mascot Slugger gets plenty of love throughout the documentary, all of it deserved.

But a showcase of Frank Stephens, an usher at Hadlock Field since the Sea Dogs inception in 1994 is a snapshot of the people you'll find in Maine. A mix of humor and kindness.

You can watch the full episode of "Grass Routes" on MLB Network or MLB.tv