Red Sox & MLB

Sox-Rays ‘brawl’ barely hit scuffle status

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Referring to Friday night’s ninth-inning street theater featuring the Red Sox and Rays as a “brawl” is an insult to every NHL enforcer who ever …

RAYS 7, RED SOX 4

Rays win Fenway rumble

By ALAN GREENWOOD Staff Writer | Saturday, May 26, 2012

BOSTON – As homecomings go, the Red Sox wouldn’t mind being granted a mulligan for Friday night’s pratfall back into Fenway Park. Jon Lester, coming …

Rays' homers haul down Red Sox

By ALAN GREENWOODStaff Writer | Friday, May 25, 2012

By ALAN GREENWOOD Staff Writer BOSTON - As homecomings go, the Red Sox wouldn't mind being granted a mulligan for Friday night's pratfall back into …

Bullpen carrying Red Sox

By ALAN GREENWOOD Staff Writer | Saturday, May 26, 2012

BOSTON – While Will Middlebrooks and Daniel Nava are rightfully credited with providing the Red Sox with a jolt, rescuing them from the depths of …

Backup catcher’s ire turns into fire

By SCOTT LAUBER Boston Herald | Friday, May 25, 2012

Having not started a game in nearly a week, backup catcher Kelly Shoppach marched into manager Bobby Valentine’s office at Camden Yards on Tuesday and …

Red Sox ride power surge over Orioles

By DAVID GINSBURG The Associated Press | Thursday, May 24, 2012

BALTIMORE – Sporting a lineup top-heavy with sluggers, the Red Sox got the power they needed from the bottom third of their batting order in …

Matusz leads Orioles past Sox

From news services | Wednesday, May 23, 2012

BALTIMORE – Brian Matusz allowed two hits and struck out nine in 61⁄3 innings, Steve Tolleson and Wilson Betemit both hit two-run homers, and the …

Red Sox activate Youkilis

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

BALTIMORE (AP) – The Boston Red Sox have activated Kevin Youkilis from the 15-day disabled list and put outfielder Ryan Sweeney on the 7-day concussion …

Red Sox rally past Orioles 8-6

By DAVID GINSBURG The Associated Press | Monday, May 21, 2012

BALTIMORE – Down by three runs in the sixth inning, the Boston Red Sox desperately needed a spark to get back into the game against …

Clemens’ accuser finishes testimony after naming names

By JOSEPH WHITE The Associated Press | Tuesday, May 22, 2012

WASHINGTON – Brian McNamee finally got to name names in front of the jury. Andy Pettitte. Chuck Knoblauch. …

Beckett, Red Sox stymie Phillies

By The Associated Press | Monday, May 21, 2012

PHILADELPHIA – If he keeps this up, Josh Beckett won’t have to worry about hearing boos anymore. Beckett pitched 72⁄3 strong innings and Jarrod Saltalamacchia …

Ortiz leads Red Sox past Phillies, 7-5

Sunday, May 20, 2012

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Jarrod Saltalamacchia wanted to make sure Bobby Valentine put him in the Boston Red Sox’s lineup Saturday night. So the catcher texted …

Same old Pap rings up Sox

By JOHN TOMASE Boston Herald | Sunday, May 20, 2012

PHILADELPHIA – Jonathan Papelbon jogged in from the bullpen with his typical look of menace, but the song was all wrong. In place of “Shipping …

PHILLIES 6 RED SOX 4

Papelbon nails down another Sox loss

Saturday, May 19, 2012

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Cole Hamels pitched seven strong innings, and Hunter Pence and Freddy Galvis homered to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to their sixth straight …

Aceves toeing rubber tonight

By ALAN GREENWOOD Staff Writer | Saturday, May 21, 2011

BOSTON – Tonight begins the first time through for the Red Sox forcibly revamped starting rotation, with Alfredo Aceves making his first big-league start since …

MLB INTERLEAGUE PLAY: CUBS AT RED SOX, TODAY, 7:10 P.M.

Buckner analyzes self, tonight’s game

By DAVID HAUGH Chicago Tribune | Friday, May 20, 2011

CHICAGO – When the Brockton Rox of the Can-Am Independent League began spring training this week, new manager Bill Buckner braced himself for the inevitable. …

Martinez makes return to Boston

By ALAN GREENWOOD Staff Writer | Thursday, May 19, 2011

BOSTON – His absence has become more conspicuous as Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Jason Varitek struggle, both behind and at the plate. And Victor Martinez sounds …

Matsuzaka heads to DL

From news services | Wednesday, May 18, 2011

BOSTON – One day after putting starting pitcher John Lackey on the 15-day disabled list, the Red Sox announced Tuesday night that Daisuke Matsuzaka will …

Lackey lands on DL with strained elbow

From news services | Tuesday, May 17, 2011

BOSTON – The Red Sox announced Monday that right-hander John Lackey has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right elbow. Lackey …

Beckett’s return to dominance fueled by wins over Yanks

From news services | Monday, May 16, 2011

NEW YORK – For Josh Beckett, the road back to being a trusted member of the Red Sox starting rotation began with rigorous workouts last …