by scandage | Apr 19, 2012 | Alex Rodriguez, Austin Romine, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Brett Gardner, cc sabathia, Cesar Cabral, Chicago White Sox, Clay Buchholz, Cleveland Indians, Curtis Granderson, Daniel Bard, David Aardsma, Derek Jeter, Eduardo Nunez, Felix Doubront, Freddy Garcia, Ivan Nova, Kansas City Royals, Mark Teixeira, Michael Pineda, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Nick Swisher, Oakland Athletics, Pedro Feliciano, Raul Ibanez, Robinson Cano, Russell Martin, Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers
The Red Sox celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first game at Fenway Park with the opener of a three-game series against their long-time rival, the New York Yankees. The Yankees haven’t really had quality starting pitching yet this year, but watch out when...
by chipbuck | Mar 26, 2012 | Adam Jones, Alfredo Simon, Baltimore Orioles, Brad Bergesen, Brian Matusz, Brian Roberts, Chris Davis, Darren O'Day, Endy Chavez, J.J. Hardy, Jason Berken, Jason Hammel, Jim Johnson, Kevin Gregg, Mark Reynolds, Matt Lindstrom, Matt Wieters, Nick Johnson, Nick Markakis, Nolan Reimold, Robert Andino, Taylor Teagarden, Tommy Hunter, Wei-Yin Chen, Wilson Betemit
Come on. Who else were you expecting for us to pick to finish last in the American League East? Once a proud franchise, the Baltimore Orioles have fallen on hard times producing fourteen consecutive losing seasons dating back to 1998. While most Oriole fans solely...
by chipbuck | Feb 8, 2012 | Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays
Going into the 2012 season, the Red Sox’s biggest perceived weakness is their starting pitching. While they have a formidable front three, the back of the rotation gives much anxiety to those running, following, and writing about the club. The Yankees have...
by darryl johnston | Oct 1, 2011 | Baltimore Orioles, Robert Andino, Tampa Bay Rays, Terry Francona
Today, one of our readers ‘Don’ was kind enough to give us a nudge on some Francona material that is circulating throughout the baseball world, but had yet to be addressed here on Fire Brand. Certainly, we would like to be a full-time, crack staff who is...
by scandage | Sep 28, 2011 | Alfredo Simon, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Game Threads, Jon Lester, New York Yankees, Pete Runnels, Philadelphia A's, Ryan Lavarnway, St. Louis Browns, Tampa Bay Rays, Ted Williams, Washington Senators
Boston Red Sox (90-71) @ Baltimore Orioles (68-93) Jon Lester (15-9, 3.49) @ Alfredo Simon (4-9, 4.85) 7:05 PM EDT | Oriole Park at Camden Yards (Baltimore, MD) TV: NESN, ESPN RADIO: WEEI 850, WWZN 1510 GAME NOTES Ryan Lavarnway’s two homers were the tonic the...
by scandage | Sep 26, 2011 | Adrian Gonzalez, Baltimore Orioles, Bill Buckner, Boston Red Sox, Game Threads, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jim Rice, Josh Beckett, Marty Pattin, Rico Petrocelli, Tommy Hunter, Wade Boggs
Boston Red Sox (89-70) @ Baltimore Orioles (67-92) Josh Beckett (13-6, 2.70) @ Tommy Hunter (4-4, 4.86) 7:05 PM EDT | Camden Yards (Baltimore, MD) TV: NESN, MLB Network RADIO: WEEI 850, WWZN 1510 GAME NOTES In a game the Red Sox had to win, Jacoby Ellbury hit a...
by scandage | Sep 24, 2011 | Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Brett Gardner, Freddy Garcia, Game Threads, George Caster, Jimmie Foxx, Jon Lester, Los Angeles Angels, New York Yankees, Philadelphia A's, Tampa Bay Rays, Terry Francona
Boston Red Sox (88-68) @ New York Yankees (95-61) Jon Lester (15-8, 3.15) @ Freddy Garcia (11-8, 3.77) 4:10 PM EDT | Yankee Stadium (Bronx, NY) TV: FOX RADIO: WEEI 850, WWZN 1510 GAME NOTES With a 2.5 game lead in the Wild Card race, the Red Sox start their final road...
by scandage | Sep 23, 2011 | Adrian Gonzalez, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Brett Gardner, Cleveland Indians, Freddy Garcia, Game Threads, Jon Lester, Los Angeles Angels, Mo Vaughn, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays, Terry Francona
Boston Red Sox (88-68) @ New York Yankees (95-61) Jon Lester (15-8, 3.15) @ Freddy Garcia (11-8, 3.77) 7:05 PM EDT | Yankee Stadium (Bronx, NY) TV: NESN, YES, MLB Network RADIO: WEEI 850, WWZN 1510 GAME NOTES With a slim two-game lead in the Wild Card race, the Red...
by scandage | Sep 21, 2011 | Adrian Gonzalez, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Chris Davis, David Ortiz, Detroit Tigers, Game Threads, Jim Rice, Jimmie Foxx, Josh Beckett, Koji Uehara, Los Angeles Angels, Minnesota Twins, Mo Vaughn, New York Yankees, Robert Andino, Tampa Bay Rays, Tommy Hunter, Vern Ruhle
Baltimore Orioles (64-90) @ Boston Red Sox (88-67) Tommy Hunter (3-3, 5.31) @ Josh Beckett (13-5, 2.50) 7:10 PM EDT | Fenway Park (Boston, MA) TV: NESN RADIO: WEEI 850, WWZN 1510 GAME NOTES The Red Sox take their 2-1/2 game lead in the Wild Card race into the finale...
by scandage | Sep 20, 2011 | Adrian Gonzalez, Babe Ruth, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Buck Showalter, Earl Averill, Erik Bedard, Game Threads, George Steinbrenner, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jim Lonborg, Jimmie Foxx, Mickey Mantle, Rick VandenHurk, Wade Boggs
Baltimore Orioles (63-90) @ Boston Red Sox (88-66) Rick VandenHurk (0-0, 6.00) @ Erik Bedard (5-9, 3.50) 7:10 PM EDT | Fenway Park (Boston, MA) TV: NESN, MLB Network RADIO: WEEI 850, WWZN 1510 GAME NOTES The Red Sox take on the Orioles tonight in the third of a...
