by dpodheiser | Jun 7, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, John Lackey, Josh Beckett
Though the Red Sox eventually lost to the Texas Rangers, 3-2, on Wednesday night, John Lackey notched his fourth straight quality start in what turned out to be a no decision for the right-hander. Lackey has gone at least six innings with three or less earned runs in...
by bcowett | Jun 7, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, 2013 MLB Draft, Adrian Beltre, Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz, Jonny Gomes, Teddy Stankiewicz, Trey Ball, Will Middlebrooks
Some shades of 2006 last night with that walk-off bomb by Big Papi. Bring on the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of California of the USA! All it took was one pitch, and David Ortiz had the stadium exploding with joy. So far, so good in June for the Red Sox. (One pitch...
by jcookson | Jun 7, 2013 | 2013 MLB Draft, Austin Meadows, Boston Red Sox, Casey Kelly, Clint Frazier, Kohl Stewart, Teddy Stankiewicz, Trey Ball
The Red Sox made a surprise selection in last night’s amateur draft, taking LHP Trey Ball with the number seven pick. None of the major baseball writers who focus on amateurs (Jim Callis, Keith Law, Jonathan Mayo, Kiley McDaniel, etc) or the Red Sox media had linked...
by huntergolden | Jun 7, 2013 | 2013 MLB Draft, Boston Red Sox, Teddy Stankiewicz
With the 45th pick in the 2013 MLB Draft, the Red Sox decided to again dip into the pitching pool, selecting Teddy Stankiewicz , a 6’4, 215 lb. righty from Seminole State Junior College (OK). This is his second time being picked in as many years. In 2012, he was...
by huntergolden | Jun 6, 2013 | 2013 MLB Draft, Boston Red Sox, Trey Ball
Earlier tonight, the Red Sox selected LHP Trey Ball (New Castle, IN) as their first top-10 draft pick since they selecting Trot Nixon – also at #7 – in the 1993. Here’s the incredibly abridged rundown: Ball’s earned a reputation as a two-way player but has far more...
by huntergolden | Jun 6, 2013 | 2013 MLB Draft
Houston Astros – Mark Appel, RHP, Stanford University Chicago Cubs – Kris Bryant, 3B, University of San Diego Colorado Rockies – Jonathan Gray, RHP, University of Oklahoma Minnesota Twins – Kohl Stewart, RHP, St. Pius X High School (Tex.)...
by chipbuck | Jun 6, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Jose Iglesias, Stephen Drew, Will Middlebrooks
Will Middlebrooks started his rehab assignment in Pawtucket on Tuesday. When he’s ready to return, the Red Sox have a very interesting situation on their hands. With Stephen Drew more than adequately manning shortstop, and Jose Iglesias magically and...
by chipbuck | Jun 5, 2013 | Allen Webster, Boston Red Sox, Darnell McDonald, David Ortiz, Drew Sutton, Dustin Pedroia, Garin Cecchini, Jed Lowrie, Jon Lester, Jose Iglesias, Matt Barnes, Michael Almanzar, Xander Bogearts
Today, I’m taking a look at five pressing (ok, four pressing and one not so pressing) questions that are currently facing the Red Sox organization. Let’s jump right in! 5. Should we be concerned with Matt Barnes‘s performance in Portland? Entering...
by bcowett | Jun 5, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Boston Red Sox, Chris Davis, David Ortiz, Delmon Young, Jacoby Ellsbury, John Lackey, Mike Napoli, Stephen Drew, Steroids, Texas Rangers
SEVENTEEN runs. Oh lawdy. Save some for the rest of the series, Sox, you’re probably gonna need ’em! I’m not gonna lie, it felt really good to see the Red Sox flatten the Rangers for once. But take it all in while you can, because it probably...
by huntergolden | Jun 5, 2013 | Alex Rodriguez, Baseball steroids, Biogenesis, Bud Selig, Major League Baseball, Major League Baseball Player's Association, Mitchell Report, MLB, MLBPA, Nelson Cruz, Ryan Braun, Tony Bosch
At first the steroids scandals were disheartening. Then they became disappointing. Then hysterical, then irritating and now we can officially call them a big, fat waste of money. News broke yesterday that MLB will attempt to suspend 20 players connected to the...
