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 chipbuck | Apr 20, 2012 | A.J. Burnett, Adrian Gonzalez, Andruw Jones, Andy Pettitte, Brett Gardner, C.C. Sabathia, Derek Jeter, Freddy Garcia, Ivan Nova, Michael Pineda, Nick Swisher, Phil Hughes
Today, I’m releasing the second installment of my “Five Questions with the Enemy” series. From time to time, I’ll check in with other writers within the baseball blogosphere to discuss their team, an upcoming series with the Red Sox, or just general...
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 chipbuck | Feb 1, 2012 | Alex Rodriguez, C.C. Sabathia, Cole Hamels, Derek Jeter, Freddy Garcia, Hiroki Kuroda, Jesus Montero, Johnny Damon, Jorge Posada, Mariano Rivera, Michael Pineda, New York Yankees, Phil Hughes, Zach Grienke
Today, I’m releasing the first installment of a new series I’ll be starting here at Fire Brand. From time to time, I’ll check in with other writers within the baseball blogosphere to discuss their team, an upcoming series with the Red Sox, or just...
by scandage | Jun 9, 2011 | Alex Rodriguez, Bobby Jenks, Boston Red Sox, cc sabathia, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Derek Jeter, Dustin Pedroia, Game Threads, Josh Beckett, Kevin Youkilis, Marco Scutaro, Mike Cameron, New York Yankees, Nick Swisher, Rich Hill, Robinson Cano, Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox (35-26) @ New York Yankees (33-26) Josh Beckett (4-2, 2.01) @ CC Sabathia (7-3, 2.80) 7:05 PM EDT | Yankee Stadium (Bronx, N.Y.) TV: NESN, YES, MLB Network RADIO: WEEI 850, WWZN 1510 INJURY REPORT Boston: Bobby Jenks, left back tightness (Placed on the...
by scandage | Jun 7, 2011 | Alec Baldwin, Alex Rodriguez, Andruw Jones, Babe Ruth, Boston Red Sox, Carl Crawford, Carl Everett, Chicago White Sox, David Ortiz, Derek Jeter, Dustin Pedroia, Freddy Garcia, Game Threads, Jimmy Collins, John "Schoolboy" Knight, John Krasinski, Jon Lester, Manny Ramirez, Marco Scutaro, New York Yankees, Scott Atchison
Boston Red Sox (33-26) @ New York Yankees (33-24) Jon Lester (7-2, 3.94) @ Freddy Garcia (4-4, 3.34) 7:05 PM EDT | Yankee Stadium (Bronx, N.Y.) TV: NESN, YES, MLB Network RADIO: WEEI 850, WWZN 1510 INJURY REPORT Boston: Rich Hill, left elbow sprain (Placed on the...
by chipbuck | Mar 2, 2011 | Derek Jeter, New York Yankees
That’s the question being asked many fans, analysts, talking heads, and sports journalists across the country. It’s hard to blame them. At age-36, Jeter put up his most disappointing season to date, posting career lows in OBP, SLG, wOBA, wRAA, WAR, HR, ISO, EqA,...
