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5/22/2013 |
Papi gears up for first reunion with Tito
David Ortiz will see former Red Sox manager Terry Francona sitting in the opposite dugout for the first time on Thursday when the Indians visit Fenway Park.
5/22/2013 |
Victorino shows improvement, still not ready to play
Though outfielder Shane Victorino (left hamstring strain) did not return to Boston's lineup on Wednesday, it appeared more likely than 24 hours earlier that he'd be able to avoid a trip to the disabled list.
5/22/2013 |
Ross set to catch Morales in Portland
The Red Sox will have a full battery at Double-A Portland for Thursday's 11 a.m. ET game, when David Ross catches left-hander Franklin Morales.
5/22/2013 |
Dempster ready to go after high-stress outing
In Ryan Dempster's last start, he threw 127 pitches over just 4 2/3 innings. But the right-hander keeps himself in great condition and Red Sox manager John Farrell doesn't think it will be an issue when Dempster takes the ball on Thursday night against the Indians.
5/22/2013 |
Francona heads back to Fenway with Indians
Indians manager Terry Francona will watch a game from the visitors' dugout at Fenway Park for the first time since leaving the club after the 2011 season. Zach McAllister and Ryan Dempster will take the mound for Thursday's series opener.
5/22/2013 |
Buchholz improves to 7-0 with seven strong innings
Clay Buchholz remained unbeaten (7-0) with seven strong innings and David Ortiz knocked in two first-inning runs to help the Red Sox avoid a three-game sweep with a 6-2 victory over the White Sox in Chicago on Wednesday.
5/22/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 22
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/21/2013 |
Auditioning for rotation job, Santiago eyes sweep
With ace Chris Sale scratched from Wednesday's series finale as a precautionary measure because of mild tendinitis in his left shoulder, Hector Santiago starts opposite Clay Buchholz as the White Sox look to sweep the Red Sox in Wednesday's series finale.
5/21/2013 |
After avoiding no-no, Boston's rally snuffed out
The Red Sox suffered a second straight frustrating loss to the White Sox, this one by a score of 3-1 on Tuesday night at U.S. Cellular Field.
5/21/2013 |
Victorino day to day, hopes to avoid DL
Despite a series of nagging injuries -- the latest a left hamstring strain -- Red Sox right fielder Shane Victorino has been able to avoid a trip to the disabled list so far.
5/21/2013 |
Ellsbury still in leadoff spot -- for now
When the slumping Jacoby Ellsbury arrived at U.S. Cellular Field for Tuesday night's game against the White Sox, he was still in his customary leadoff spot.
5/21/2013 |
Birthday boy Miller blossoming as reliever
Reliever Andrew Miller celebrated his 28th birthday on Tuesday with the satisfaction of knowing he's performed like one of the best setup men in the game this season.
5/21/2013 |
Varitek to represent Red Sox at this year's Draft
The Red Sox will have former captain Jason Varitek as one of their representatives at this year's First-Year Player Draft, which starts June 6 in Secaucus, N.J.
5/21/2013 |
Baseball dignitaries will represent at '13 Draft
A star-studded cast of accomplished baseball legends will be on hand for the first day of the First-Year Player Draft on June 6, as the league welcomes its next crop of top prospects.
5/21/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 21
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/21/2013 |
Hamstring tightness Victorino's latest nagging injury
Shane Victorino keeps coming back from nagging injuries, only to have another one crop up. It happened again in Monday's 6-4 loss to the White Sox, as the right fielder had to leave the game in the bottom of the sixth inning with tightness in his left hamstring.
5/21/2013 |
White Sox confident they can turn things around
Despite being three games below .500, the White Sox remain confident and will face a Red Sox squad that has won nine of 14 series this season in Tuesday's action at U.S. Cellular Field.
5/20/2013 |
Deep-sixed: Lester roughed up, takes first loss
Jon Lester kept getting two outs, only to give up a big hit after that. The offense kept knocking on the door, and the one big hit that would have changed the game never came. It added up to a 6-4 loss to the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in the opener of a three-game series.
5/20/2013 |
Bailey won't be overused in return to closer's role
As excited as the Red Sox are to have Andrew Bailey back in the bullpen -- the closer was activated for Monday's game with the White Sox -- manager John Farrell will be careful not to overuse him at the outset.
5/20/2013 |
Farrell feels for Oklahoma City community
The powerful tornado that hit just outside of Oklahoma City on Monday saddened manager John Farrell, who played and coached at Oklahoma State.
5/20/2013 |
Ross making strides in recovery from concussion
By Monday, Red Sox catcher David Ross had made significant progress in his recovery from a concussion. In fact, he could be ready to be activated in a few days.
5/20/2013 |
Gomes contributing in a lot of ways
Despite a slow start to the season offensively, Jonny Gomes has still managed to be a key contributor for the Red Sox in his first few weeks with the team.
5/19/2013 |
Axelrod looking to make case for rotation vs. Lester
With veteran starter John Danks close to rejoining the White Sox, right-hander Dylan Axelrod is in position to make a claim for the final rotation spot Monday at U.S. Cellular Field. It will be a challenge, however, as he will oppose Red Sox lefty Jon Lester, who is 6-0 with a 2.72 ERA this season.
5/19/2013 |
Sox bullpen set to get Bailey back on Monday
Closer Andrew Bailey pitched an inning at Triple-A Pawtucket on Saturday and is slated to rejoin Boston on Monday. Bailey faced four batters and suffered no setbacks, according to Red Sox manager John Farrell.
5/19/2013 |
Lavarnway impressive as Ross improves
Manager John Farrell said he spoke with catcher David Ross, who is on the 7-day disabled list after sustaining a concussion on May 11, on Saturday and he liked what he heard. Ross' replacement, Ryan Lavarnway, has impressed Farrell with his play. More Results > |