Boston Red Sox

Published
July 25, 2011

On Baseball: Maine Day at Fenway Park honors all kinds of heroes

BOSTON – Recognizable mascots like Slugger (Sea Dogs), Crusher (Red Claws) and Bananas (University of Maine) patrolled Fenway Park before the game. There was a touching moment when Staff Sgt. Melissa Larson of Portland received a standing ovation while standing atop the Red Sox dugout, and a cute incident when special education teacher Janice Bigos […]
Published
July 24, 2011

Wakefield hits 2,000; Sox hit Seattle

Tim Wakefield says he's surprised by his career Ks, but it's no shock as the hot Sox get 17 hits.
Published
July 24, 2011

On Baseball: Lavarnway making push for promotion to majors

PAWTUCKET – It is easy to think of the word “dominance” when considering Ryan Lavarnway’s start in Triple-A Pawtucket. Through Friday, Lavarnway has played 35 games in Triple-A. He’s batting .381 (51 of 134) with 13 home runs and 36 RBI. His on-base percentage is .450. Put that with his .769 slugging average and the […]
Published
July 24, 2011

Sox give Francona a 1,000th victory

Josh Beckett and Jacoby Ellsbury help Boston send Seattle to a club record-tying 14th straight loss.
Published
July 23, 2011

Lackey keeps his cool

John Lackey shrugs off the high temperatures and shrugs off any offense by the slumping Mariners.

Published
July 22, 2011

On Baseball: Life is fine on next rung of the ladder

PAWTUCKET, R.I. – In the manager’s office, Arnie Beyeler asked about goings-on in Portland when Josh Reddick popped his head in. Reddick back in Pawtucket? Breaking news? No. Reddick, the former Sea Dogs outfielder, is still in the majors. With Boston off Thursday, he came by to say hello. His presence is another reminder of […]
Published
July 20, 2011

Buchholz set to start pitching workout Friday

BALTIMORE — Boston Red Sox right-hander Clay Buchholz, who has been on the 15-day disabled list since June 19 with a lower back strain, is scheduled to have his first throwing session off a mound Friday. Buchholz was 6-3 with a 3.48 ERA before being sidelined. He has been throwing off flat ground and gradually increased […]
Published
July 20, 2011

Red Sox fall short on runs for Kyle Weiland

Kyle Weiland gives up just three runs over six innings, but Jeremy Guthrie handles Boston at the plate for a 6-2 victory.
Published
July 19, 2011

Tom Caron: Big hole in right field a major concern for Red Sox

Carl Crawford is back. The $142 million man returned to active duty Monday night after missing a month because of injury. Too bad he can’t play two positions. Left field hasn’t really been a problem for the Sox during Crawford’s absence. Josh Reddick, Darnell McDonald and Yamaico Navarro have filled in well enough since Crawford […]
Published
July 19, 2011

Dustin Pedroia: ‘I just wanted to go home’

Pedroia's single gives the Red Sox a 1-0 win after 16 innings and 5 hours and 44 minutes.

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