by scandage | May 28, 2012 | Adrian Gonzalez, Alex Avila, Alfredo Aceves, Andy Dirks, Austin Jackson, Boston Red Sox, Brennan Boesch, Bryan Villareal, Chicago White Sox, Clay Buchholz, Cleveland Indians, Daniel Bard, Delmon Young, Detroit Tigers, Doug Fister, Drew Smyly, Duane Below, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Fernando Abad, Franklin Morales, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jhonny Peralta, Joaquin Benoit, Jon Lester, Jose Valverde, Josh Beckett, Justin Verlander, Kevin Youkilis, Kyle Weiland, Max Scherzer, Miguel Cabrera, Octavio Dotel, Phil Coke, Prince Fielder, Quintin Berry, Ryan Raburn, Scott Podsednik, Sergio Escalona
Having lost the series against the Rays on a tough loss on Sunday, the Boston Red Sox (23-24) welcome the Detroit Tigers (23-24) to Fenway Park for a four-game series. Detroit hasn’t had the start that most expected them to have this season, but the talent is...
by aconvery | May 27, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers, Quick Post
What better way to spend Memorial Day than at the ballpark? Tickets for the upcoming series against the Tigers start as low as $10. Tuesday night’s game will be nationally televised on ESPN as reigning MVP and Cy Young winner Justin Verlander takes the mound....
by chipbuck | May 25, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Adrian Gonzalez, Alex Wilson, Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Bailey, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Jacobs, Bryce Brentz, Carl Crawford, Clay Buchholz, Cody Ross, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Dustin Pedroia, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Varitek, Josh Beckett, Juan Carlos Linares, Kevin Youkilis, Mike Aviles, Nick Cafardo Mail Bag, Nick Punto, Pedro Martinez, Ryan Kalish, Ryan Lavarnway, Ryan Sweeney, Tim Wakefield, Vernon Wells, Will Middlebrooks
Ok, boys and girls. By now you know the drill. People ask Nick questions, I intervene and answer correctly on his behalf. All “questioners” will remain nameless unless they truly deserve to be mocked. Luckily, no one has to be outed this...
by evan brunell | May 23, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Mark Melancon, Poll
It’s time for a new poll! This one is asking your thoughts on how to get Mark Melancon back to the majors. Melancon has allowed just one run in 15 relief innings for the Pawtucket Red Sox. He’s punched out 23 and walked just two, and it’s obvious now...
by chipbuck | May 23, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Carl Crawford, Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury, Kevin Youkilis, Mike Aviles, Nick Punto, Ryan Sweeney
The leadoff spot. It’s something we haven’t talked about much here. To be fair, there hasn’t been a tremendous need. The offense has been rolling along, despite injuries to key players like Jacoby Ellsbury, Kevin Youkilis, and Carl Crawford. ...
by Mike Simmons | May 22, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett
Please welcome new Fire Brand author, Harry Pavlidis. One of the most appealing aspects of PITCHf/x is the opportunity it gives researchers to spot changes in a pitcher’s stuff. With millions of tracked pitches, and thousands for some pitchers, it can be...
by aconvery | May 22, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Carl Crawford
There’s no such thing as an intangible statistic in baseball. Let’s get that straight right off the bat. Things like “heart”, “grit”, and “mental toughness” are simply qualities conjured up by the media to make for better stories and articles. There are plenty...
by aconvery | May 21, 2012 | Adam Jones, Boston Red Sox, Brian Matusz, Jake Arrieta, Mark Reynolds, Matt Lindstrom, Tommy Hunter
All it took for the Red Sox to escape Philadelphia with a series win was a piece of Jarrod Saltalamacchia’s left ear, Ryan Sweeney’s neck, and Carl Crawford’s glove. But they did. The Sox are rolling, capturing victories in eight of their last ten contests. Now they...
by mike scandura | May 20, 2012 | Ben Crockett, Boston Red Sox
There are two coincidences attached to Ben Crockett’s appointment as Boston’s Director of Player Development: Crockett was selected in the 10th round of the 2001 draft by the Red Sox but wound up enrolling at Harvard. A native of Topsfield, Mass. and a star pitcher...
by scandage | May 18, 2012 | Antonio Bastardo, Boston Red Sox, Carlos Ruiz, Chase Utley, Cliff Lee, Cole Hamels, Daniel Bard, Daniel Nava, David Herndon, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Freddy Galvis, Hunter Pence, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jim Thome, Jimmy Rollins, Joe Blanton, John Mayberry, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Jose Contreras, Josh Beckett, Juan Pierre, Justin DeFratus, Laynce Nix, Michael Martinez, Philadelphia Phillies, Placido Polanco, Ryan Howard, Ryan Sweeney, Shane Victorino, Tampa Bay Rays, Vance Worley, Will Middlebrooks
After a split with the Rays, the Boston Red Sox (18-20) start interleague play with a three-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies (20-19) at Citizens Bank Park. The Red Sox have won six of their last seven and the Phillies have won five in a row. These are two...
