by scandage | Oct 1, 2012 | Alex Rodriguez, Andrew Miller, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Brad Meyers, C.C. Sabathia, Cesar Cabral, Clay Buchholz, Clay Rapada, Cody Ross, Craig Breslow, Curtis Granderson, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Danny Valencia, David Phelps, David Robertson, Derek Jeter, Derek Lowe, Dustin Pedroia, Eric Chavez, Felix Doubront, Hiroki Kuroda, Ichiro Suzuki, Ivan Nova, James Loney, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jayson Nix, John Lackey, Jose Iglesias, Junichi Tazawa, Mariano Rivera, Mark Melancon, Mark Teixeira, Mauro Gomez, Michael Pineda, Mike Aviles, New York Yankees, Nick Swisher, Pedro Beato, Pedro Ciriaco, Pedro Feliciano, Rafael Soriano, Raul Ibanez, Rich Hill, Robinson Cano, Russell Martin, Ryan Lavarnway, Scott Atchison
After being swept at the hands of the Orioles, the Boston Red Sox (69-90, 23 games behind in the AL East) jump on the Acela Express to New York City for their final series of the season against the New York Yankees (92-67, tied for first in the AL East and in the AL...
by scandage | Sep 11, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Alex Rodriguez, Andrew Bailey, Andrew Miller, Andy Pettitte, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Brad Meyers, Brett Gardner, Chris Carpenter, Clayton Mortensen, Curtis Granderson, Daniel Bard, David Aardsma, David Phelps, Dellin Betances, Derek Jeter, Dustin Pedroia, Eric Chavez, Felix Doubront, Hiroki Kuroda, Ichiro Suzuki, Jason Neighborgall, Jon Lester, Manny Banuelos, Mariano Rivera, Mark Teixeira, Michael Pineda, New York Yankees, Nick Swisher, Pedro Feliciano, Phil Hughes, Rafael Soriano, Raul Ibanez, Rich Hill, Robinson Cano, Russell Martin, Toronto Blue Jays, Vicente Padilla
Having been swept by the Blue Jays, the last place Boston Red Sox (63-78, 16.5 games back in the AL East) start a three-game series with the hated New York Yankees (79-61, 1 game ahead in the AL East) at Fenway Park tonight. The Yankees are 4-6 in their last 10 games...
by scandage | Aug 17, 2012 | Adrian Gonzalez, Alex Rodriguez, Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Bailey, Andrew Miller, Andy Pettitte, Austin Romine, Baltimore Orioles, Bobby Valentine, Boone Logan, Boston Red Sox, Brad Meyers, Brett Gardner, Carl Crawford, cc sabathia, Cesar Cabral, Clay Buchholz, Clay Rapada, Cody Ross, Curtis Granderson, David Aardsma, David Phelps, David Robertson, Derek Jeter, Derek Lowe, Dustin Pedroia, Eric Chavez, Franklin Morales, Hiroki Kuroda, Ichiro Suzuki, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, John Henry, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Larry Lucchino, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mariano Rivera, Mark Teixeira, Michael Pineda, New York Yankees, Nick Punto, Nick Swisher, Pedro Ciriaco, Pedro Feliciano, Phil Hughes, Rafael Soriano, Raul Ibanez, Robinson Cano, Russell Martin, Ryan Lavarnway, Tom Werner
After losing two of three to the soaring Orioles, the Boston Red Sox (58-61, 12.5 games back in the AL East) drag their sorry butts to the Bronx for a three-game expected thrashing series with the New York Yankees (70-48, 6 games ahead in the AL East). The Yankees are...
by scandage | Jul 27, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Adrian Gonzalez, Alex Rodriguez, Alfredo Aceves, Andruw Jones, Andy Pettitte, Austin Romine, Boston Red Sox, Brad Meyers, Brett Gardner, Carl Crawford, cc sabathia, Cesar Cabral, Chad Qualls, Clay Buchholz, Curtis Granderson, Daniel Nava, David Aardsma, David Robertson, Derek Jeter, Eric Chavez, Felix Doubront, Hiroki Kuroda, Ichiro Suzuki, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Joba Chamberlain, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Junichi Tazawa, Mariano Rivera, Mark Melancon, Mark Teixeira, Michael Pineda, New York Yankees, Nick Punto, Nick Swisher, Pedro Feliciano, Phil Hughes, Rafael Soriano, Raul Ibanez, Robinson Cano, Russell Martin, Ryan Sweeney, Texas Rangers, Vicente Padilla
After taking only one win against the Texas Rangers, the Boston Red Sox (49-50, 10.5 games behind in the AL East) move on to the Bronx to face their ancient rivals, the New York Yankees (59-39, 7.5 games ahead in the AL East). The Red Sox find themselves in last place...
by scandage | Jul 6, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Adrian Gonzalez, Alex Rodriguez, Andrew Miller, Andruw Jones, Andy Pettitte, Austin Romine, Boston Red Sox, Brad Meyers, Brent Lillibridge, Brett Gardner, cc sabathia, Cesar Cabral, Cody Ross, Curtis Granderson, Daniel Nava, David Aardsma, David Robertson, Derek Jeter, DeWayne Wise, Dustin Pedroia, Eric Chavez, Felix Doubront, Franklin Morales, Freddy Garcia, Hiroki Kuroda, Ivan Nova, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Joba Chamberlain, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Mariano Rivera, Mark Teixeira, Matt Albers, Michael Pineda, Mike Aviles, New York Yankees, Nick Punto, Nick Swisher, Oakland Athletics, Pedro Feliciano, Phil Hughes, Rafael Soriano, Raul Ibanez, Robinson Cano, Russell Martin, Ryan Kalish, Vicente Padilla, Will Middlebrooks
After a horrible 2-5 road trip, capped off by a sweep at the hands of the Oakland Athletics, the Boston Red Sox (42-40, 7.5 games back) return to Fenway Park to host a four-game series against those damn New York Yankees (49-32, first place). The Yanks are 6-4 in...
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 30, 2012 | Alex Rodriguez, Andruw Jones, Boone Logan, Brett Gardner, C.C. Sabathia, Cory Wade, Curtis Granderson, David Robertson, Derek Jeter, Eduardo Nunez, Eric Chavez, Francisco Cervelli, Freddy Garcia, George Kontos, Hiroki Kuroda, Ivan Nova, Mariano Rivera, Mark Teixeira, Michael Pineda, New York Yankees, Nick Swisher, Phil Hughes, Rafael Soriano, Raul Ibanez, Robinson Cano, Russell Martin
I’ll be honest. When we sent out the data call for standings predictions, I picked the Yankees to win the AL East. Honestly, it was really hard not to. They already had an incredibly solid club as they entered the offseason, and then they went and added...
by charliesap | Aug 4, 2011 | Adrian Gonzalez, Ben Zobrist, Curtis Granderson, Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury, Miguel Cabrera
Last nigh, with one swing of the bat, Jacoby Ellsbury thrust himself upward as perhaps the top contender for AL MVP. Stats are one thing, but some of the baseball writers that vote on awards seem to love when a player asserts himself down the stretch, especially if...
by jdecotis | Jul 12, 2011 | Adrian Gonzalez, Curtis Granderson, Game Threads, Jered Weaver, Robinson Cano, Roy Halladay, Scott Rolen, Troy Tulowitzki
American League All-Stars @ National League All-Stars Jered Weaver @ Roy Halladay 8:00 PM EDT | Chase Field (Phoenix, AZ) TV: FOX RADIO: ESPN GAME NOTES Here are the line-ups for the All-Star Game tonight in Arizona. Curtis Granderson...
by tito crafts | Apr 8, 2009 | Alex Gordon, Bartolo Colon, Carl Pavano, Carlos Gomez, Carlos Guillen, Carlos Quentin, Cliff Lee, Coco Crisp, Curtis Granderson, Delmon Young, Fausto Carmona, Gavin Floyd, Gil Meche, Grady Sizemore, Jermaine Dye, Jhonny Peralta, Jim Rice, Jim Thome, Joakim Soria, Joe Mauer, Jose Contreras, Justin Morneau, Justin Verlander, Kelly Shoppach, Magglio Ordonez, Mark Buehrle, Miguel Cabrera, Nick Swisher, Paul Konerko, Travis Hafner, Victor Martinez, Zach Grienke
Five teams…and I would be somewhat surprised if any of them won 90 games. But odds are someone comes very close to doing so. Cleveland Indians: By default, I choose the Indians. They have some serious question marks in their rotation. And they don’t...
