The Boston Red Sox, based in Boston, Mass., participate in Major League Baseball (MLB) and are a member of the American League East Division. The Red Sox were founded as the Boston Somersets in 1901.
BOSTON — The Red Sox had a day of rest and recovery on Thursday, and it was one they were likely to savor. Going forward, they face a grueling 60-game test to finish the regular season, one of the toughest in the highly successful regime of general manager Theo Epstein and manager Terry Francona. If [...]
V-Mart talks his way into Boston's lineup Papelbon, Bard get day off in Anaheim Worth noting ANAHEIM — The left hamstring strain that kept J.D. Drew out of Boston's lineup for the past two games of the three-game series at Anaheim does not appear serious. Drew was examined by the Angels' medical staff on Wednesday, [...]
V-Mart talks his way into Boston's lineup Worth noting ANAHEIM — The Red Sox had a daunting task for Wednesday afternoon. They were hoping to win the finale of their three-game series in Anaheim without their two most trusted relievers — Jonathan Papelbon and Daniel Bard. Before Wednesday's game, manager Terry Francona said his 1-2 [...]
Papelbon, Bard get day off in Anaheim Worth noting ANAHEIM — So much for Victor Martinez's scheduled day off on Wednesday afternoon. When the Red Sox were in the midst of their conga line victory handshakes following Tuesday night's victory, Martinez pulled manager Terry Francona aside and told him he badly wanted to play the [...]
SEATTLE — It all fell apart for the Red Sox on a bunt. Casey Kotchman was just trying to move his teammates to second and third. Hideki Okajima hopped off the mound, looked toward third, where he had a play, and hesitated. Then he threw to first, too late, and everyone was safe. With the [...]
Red Sox expect Victor back on Monday SEATTLE — Whether it is Jason Varitek hopping into the dugout on crutches, or Dustin Pedroia sitting on a folding chair outside the batting cage so he can watch batting practice with his walking boot on, Red Sox manager Terry Francona is full of appreciation for the character [...]
SEATTLE — There was nothing indecisive about the no-decision Josh Beckett received in his first start for the Red Sox since May 18. The right-hander was very much back, and looking like he can be a force for his team down the stretch. Beckett was a central figure in Boston's 2-1 victory over the Mariners [...]
Bowden optioned back to Triple-A Martinez could be 'days away' from return Worth noting SEATTLE — Boston second baseman Dustin Pedroia is starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel with his fractured left foot, and perhaps that is why time is starting to go slower for him. "It's getting tough because [...]
SEATTLE — When Josh Beckett steps back on the mound for the Red Sox on Friday night at Safeco Field, it won't just be his first start since May 18. Beckett hopes it is the start of his return to dominance. Keep in mind that Beckett was struggling even before going on the disabled list [...]
SEATTLE — For a while, it was supposed to be about a no-hitter, one which John Lackey came just four outs from completing. Then it came down to pure survival, the Red Sox trying to avoid what could have been a truly ugly defeat. After surrendering a five-run lead in the bottom of the ninth, [...]