Boston Red Sox

Published
April 5, 2011

Tom Caron: It’s back to reality for Sox fans

After a long, ugly, weekend at the Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, the Red Sox got to spend a day off Monday in snowy, windy Cleveland. There might’ve been a little meteorological shock for the Sox, who had been in the heat of Florida and Texas for the past two months. Then again, the shock might […]
Published
April 4, 2011

A mess in Texas

Boston's weak points are exposed as Texas caps a three-game, season-opening sweep.
Published
April 3, 2011

About that pitching … Rangers 12, Sox 5

Boston goes to 0-2 for the first time since 2005 as John Lackey has a poor start against his nemesis.
Published
April 2, 2011

On line with game on line

David Murphy's two-run double hits the chalk to break a tie in the eighth and beat Boston.
Published
April 1, 2011

On Baseball: Gonzalez recalls time in Portland

Adrian Gonzalez was a 19-year-old in 2002, showing the talent and work ethic that he now brings to Boston.

Published
April 1, 2011

Red Sox temper that 100-win talk

Josh Beckett is eager to see Boston win 100, but others say the real prize is the playoffs and going from there.
Published
March 31, 2011

Red Sox Notebook: Pawtucket pitching looks sharp

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Future members of the Red Sox bullpen were on display Wednesday in minor league games, with Alfredo Aceves absolutely dominating. Aceves started for Pawtucket and threw five perfect innings, striking out nine. “Probably the most impressive outing I’ve seen over five innings,” Pawtucket Manager Arnie Beyeler said. Aceves will likely be […]
Published
March 30, 2011

Red Sox Notebook: Daniel Bard dialed in to answer the call

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The fastball command wasn’t where he wanted it early in spring training. How comforting that must have been for hitters to know Daniel Bard wasn’t commanding his 100 mph fastball. Bard wasn’t hitting batters but also wasn’t locating his pitches and got hit. But lately he looks locked in with both […]
Published
March 30, 2011

On Baseball: Truth to tell, his promise is becoming fulfilled

FORT MYERS, Fla. — On the day the Red Sox were leaving their spring-training headquarters, a young pitcher named Clay Buchholz took the mound and got Manager Terry Francona’s attention. “There’s a lot to like,” Francona said. “He commands. He’s athletic. He’s got poise.” That was March 29, 2007. Buchholz came up from minor-league camp […]
Published
March 29, 2011

Tom Caron: In just a few more days, the future will be upon us

Red Sox fans have more reason than most to wish opening day would just get here already.

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