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.
Manager Terry Francona relied heavily on his big three in the bullpen to win Wednesday’s game in Oakland and Thursday’s 11-inning contest against the Angels. He knew he would have to pick his spots on Friday. Prior to the contest, Francona, who was celebrating his 52nd birthday, declared Daniel Bard unavailable. The righty threw 20 [...]
This was the 100th opener at Fenway Park, but the case could be made that the Red Sox were never as desperate for a win in the previous 99 as they were in this one. And in the end, that made Friday’s 9-6 victory over the Yankees one to savor. After entering the season with [...]