Crunch Time

What are the factors that have, historically, determined how long into a season the Sox have stayed competitive or how deep of a playoff run they have the potential to enjoy? A partial list would include: starting rotation, bullpen strength, everyday offense, defense,...

Matsuzaka pitches gem while outdueling Sabathia in 1-0 win

Daisuke Matsuzaka pitched seven innings strong and Mike Lowell blooped home the only run on a single to left to beat 13 game winner C.C. Sabathia and the Cleveland Indians 1-0. Matsuzaka only allowed four hits, walked three, and struck out six on 98 pitches (60 for...

The return of Jon Lester sparks questions

The triumphant return of Jon Lester last night certainly inspired many. It’s no small task to return from cancer to one of the biggest stages in the sports world, starting pitcher for a major league team, let alone the Boston Red Sox. However, it happened....

The Good, The Bad, and The Coco

I thought all day about something good to write about. After losing the final two to the Royals and the opener to the White Sox (in grand, lead-surrendering fashion), coupled with the Yankees’ having cut the AL East lead to seven games, though, there’s not...