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 | Aug 9, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Adrian Gonzalez, Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Bailey, Andrew Miller, Arizona Diamondbacks, Asdrubal Cabrera, Boston Red Sox, Carl Crawford, Carlos Carrasco, Carlos Santana, Casey Kotchman, Chris Perez, Chris Seddon, Clay Buchholz, Cleveland Indians, Cody Ross, Corey Kluber, Craig Breslow, Daniel Bard, Ezequiel Carrera, Felix Doubront, Franklin Morales, Grady Sizemore, Jack Hannahan, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jason Kipnis, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Junichi Tazawa, Lonnie Chisenhall, Mark Melancon, Michael Brantley, Rafael Perez, Rich Garces, Ryan Kalish, Shelley Duncan, Shin-Soo Choo, Texas Rangers, Travis Hafner, Ubaldo Jimenez, Vinnie Pestano, Zach McAllister
After losing two of three to the Texas Rangers, the Boston Red Sox (55-57, 10 games back in the AL East) start a 10-game roadtrip with a 4-game skein against the Cleveland Indians (51-60, 9.5 games back in the AL Central). The Red Sox are 4-6 in their last 10 games...
by scandage | Aug 6, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Adrian Beltre, Adrian Gonzalez, Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Miller, Boston Red Sox, Carl Crawford, Clay Buchholz, Colby Lewis, Craig Breslow, David Murphy, Elvis Andrus, Franklin Morales, Ian Kinsler, Jacoby Ellsbury, Joe Nathan, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Josh Hamilton, Junichi Tazawa, Koji Uehara, Los Angeles Angels, Mark Lowe, Mark Melancon, Matt Harrison, Michael Young, Mike Aviles, Mike Napoli, Minnesota Twins, Mitch Moreland, Neftali Feliz, Nelson Cruz, Oakland Athletics, Robbie Ross, Roy Oswalt, Ryan Dempster, Ryan Kalish, Texas Rangers, Will Middlebrooks, Yu Darvish
After losing three of four to the lowly Minnesota Twins, the Boston Red Sox (54-55, 10 games back in the AL East) welcome the Texas Rangers (63-44, 5.5 games ahead in the AL West) to Fenway Park for a three-game series. Both teams are 5-5 in their last 10 games....
by evan brunell | Jul 26, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Francisco Liriano, Franklin Morales, James Shields, Jason Vargas, Joe Blanton, Josh Johnson, Matt Garza, Ryan Dempster, Wade Davis, Zack Greinke
Leading up to the trade deadline, all signs point to the Red Sox being buyers. It’s obvious what the team needs most: starting pitching. With Josh Beckett and Jon Lester not pitching up to snuff, the rotation has been in shambles all season long. Felix Doubront...
by scandage | Jul 16, 2012 | A.J. Pierzynski, Aaron Cook, Adam Dunn, Addison Reed, Adrian Gonzalez, Alejandro De Aza, Alex Rios, Alexei Ramirez, Alfredo Aceves, Boston Red Sox, Brent Morel, Brian Bruney, Chicago White Sox, Clay Buchholz, Cleveland Indians, Cody Ross, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, Dayan Viciedo, Detroit Tigers, Dylan Axelrod, Felix Doubront, Franklin Morales, Gavin Floyd, Gordon Beckham, Hector Santiago, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jesse Crain, John Danks, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Kevin Youkilis, Mark Melancon, Matt Albers, Matt Thornton, New York Yankees, Paul Konerko, Pedro Ciriaco, Philip Humber, Ryan Sweeney, Tampa Bay Rays, Vicente Padilla, Will Middlebrooks
After taking two of three in St. Petersburg against the Tampa Bay Rays, the Boston Red Sox (45-44, 3-7 in their last 10) return to Fenway Park to host a four-game set against the Chicago White Sox (49-39, 7-3 in their last 10). The White Sox lead the AL Central by 3.5...
by scandage | Jul 13, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Adrian Gonzalez, Andrew Miller, B.J. Upton, Ben Zobrist, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Guyer, Brent Lillibridge, Carl Crawford, Carlos Pena, Clay Buchholz, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, David Price, Desmond Jennings, Elliot Johnson, Evan Longoria, Fernando Rodney, Franklin Morales, Hideki Matsui, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jake McGee, James Shields, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jeff Keppinger, Jeff Niemann, Jeremy Hellickson, Joe DiMaggio, Jose Molina, Josh Beckett, Kyle Farnsworth, Luke Scott, Mark Melancon, Matt Joyce, Mauro Gomez, New York Yankees, Pedro Ciriaco, Robinson Chirinos, Ryan Sweeney, Sam Fuld, Sean Rodriguez, Tampa Bay Rays, Will Middlebrooks
After taking only one of four from the Yankees and getting four days off for the All-Star break, the Boston Red Sox (43-43, 9.5 games back) go to St. Petersburg, Florida to take on the Tampa Bay Rays (45-41, 7.5 games back) in a three-game series. The Red Sox are a...
by chipbuck | Jul 12, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Boston Red Sox, Carl Crawford, Clay Buchholz, Cody Ross, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Daniel Bard, Daniel Nava, Felix Doubront, Franklin Morales, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Repko, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Ryan Kalish
So here we are at the so-called mid-point of the season: the All-Star break. While we knew this season would likely be tougher than seasons in recent memory, few could have expected the veritable roller coaster ride the Red Sox have been on since Opening Day. Up...
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 evan brunell | Jul 5, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Felix Doubront, Franklin Morales, Jon Lester
The Red Sox have some decisions to make with their starting rotation in the coming weeks. For one, Clay Buchholz will be rejoining the rotation shortly, which will bump one of Aaron Cook or Franklin Morales back to the bullpen. Additionally, Daisuke Matsuzaka,...
by evan brunell | Jul 5, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Franklin Morales, Poll
The Red Sox will have a tough decision on their hands when Clay Buchholz returns from his ailment that landed him in the hospital. The Sox will have to bump one of Aaron Cook or Franklin Morales from the rotation. There was going to be a tougher decision on...