by scandage | Jul 30, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Adrian Gonzalez, Al Alburquerque, Alex Avila, Alfredo Aceves, Andy Dirks, Austin Jackson, Bobby Valentine, Boston Red Sox, Brayan Villareal, Brennan Boesch, Chicago White Sox, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Nava, Daniel Schlereth, Delmon Young, Detroit Tigers, Drew Smyly, Jhonny Peralta, Joaquin Benoit, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Justin Verlander, Marco Scutaro, Mark Melancon, Max Scherzer, Miguel Cabrera, Mike Aviles, New York Yankees, Octavio Dotel, Omar Infante, Pedro Ciriaco, Phil Coke, Prince Fielder, Quintin Berry, Rick Porcello, Terry Francona, Victor Martinez
Having surprisingly taken two of three from the division-leading New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox (51-51, 9.5 games back in the AL East) come back home to host the Detroit Tigers (54-48, 1.5 games back in the AL Central). The Red Sox are 4-6 in their last 10...
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 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 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 | Jul 6, 2012 | Alex Rodriguez, Boston Red Sox, David Robertson, Jesus Montero, New York Yankees, Rafael Soriano, Russell Martin
Today, I’m releasing the third installment of my “Five Questions with the Enemy” series. Once again, my guest is the incomparable Matt Imbrogno, the Editor-in-Chief of the outstanding site Yankee Analysts. If you don’t already read their work...
by mike scandura | Jul 1, 2012 | Chicago Cubs, Florida Marlins, Mark Prior, New York Yankees
It’s easy to play the “What if?” game with Pawtucket’s Mark Prior, who signed a minor-league contract with Boston on May 2. For example, what if Prior: * In the midst of the 2003 season with the Cubs (he finished 18-6 with a 2.43 ERA with 245...
by scandage | Jun 28, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Andy Pettitte, Boston Red Sox, Brendan Ryan, C.C. Sabathia, Casper Wells, Charlie Furbush, Cody Ross, Daniel Nava, Darnell McDonald, David Ortiz, Dustin Ackley, Erasmo Ramirez, Felix Doubront, Felix Hernandez, Franklin Gutierrez, Franklin Morales, George Sherrill, Hector Noesi, Hisashi Iwakuma, Ichiro Suzuki, Jason Vargas, Jesus Montero, John Jaso, Josh Beckett, Justin Smoak, Kyle Seager, Lucas Luetge, Matt Albers, Michael Pineda, Michael Saunders, Mike Carp, New York Yankees, Nick Punto, Ryan Kalish, Seattle Mariners, Stephen Pryor, Tom Wilhelmsen, Toronto Blue Jays, Vicente Padilla, Will Middlebrooks
After taking two of three against the pesky Toronto Blue Jays, the Boston Red Sox (40-35) wing it to the West Coast to take on the foundering Seattle Mariners (32-45). The Mariners are 4-6 in their last 10 games, while the Red Sox are 8-2 in their last 10. The Sox are...
by scandage | Jun 22, 2012 | Adrian Gonzalez, Andrelton Simmons, Arodys Vizcaino, Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Beachy, Brian McCann, Chipper Jones, Clay Buchholz, Craig Kimbrel, Dan Uggla, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, David Ross, Dustin Pedroia, Eric Hinske, Felix Doubront, Franklin Morales, Freddie Freeman, Jair Jurrjens, Jason Heyward, Jon Lester, Kevin Youkilis, Mark Melancon, Martin Prado, Miami Marlins, Michael Bourn, Mike Minor, New York Yankees, Peter Moylan, Randall Delgado, Robert Fish, Scott Atchison, Vicente Padilla, Washington Nationals, Will Middlebrooks
Having swept the Miami Marlins out of Fenway Park, the Boston Red Sox (36-33) welcome the Atlanta Braves (37-32) back to their true home of Boston. The Braves are in third place in the National League East, four games behind the Washington Nationals, while the Red Sox...
by scandage | Apr 23, 2012 | Adrian Gonzalez, Alexi Casilla, Andrew Bailey, Andrew Miller, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Chris Parmelee, Clay Buchholz, Clayton Mortensen, Clete Thomas, Daniel Bard, Danny Valencia, Denard Span, Jamey Carroll, Jason Marquis, Joe Mauer, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Josh Willingham, Justin Morneau, Kelly Shoppach, Kyle Waldrop, Liam Hendrix, Mark Melancon, Marlon Byrd, Michael Bowden, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Nick Blackburn, Ross Ohlendorf, Ryan Doumit, Scott Baker
The Red Sox dragged their sorry butts out of town and will try to get healthy by taking on the 5-11 Minnesota Twins in the first game of a seven-game road trip. The Twins look like a carbon-copy of the Red Sox so far – the top of the order hitting well, the...
