by charliesap | May 17, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, Daisuke Matsuzaka, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Tim Wakefield
Things are looking up…right? The Sox, fresh off of a sweep of the Yankees and, with a ninth-inning victory against the Orioles last night, are now one game over .500 and within three games of first place. However, as much of a positive streak this has been,...
by chipbuck | May 16, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, John Lackey, Scott Atchison, Tim Wakefield
According to Michael Vega of the Boston Globe, the Red Sox made a pretty significant roster prior to tonight’s game. “The Red Sox just announced they have placed John Lackey on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right elbow.” As Troy described...
by aconvery | May 16, 2011 | Boston Red Sox
Baltimore Orioles (19-20) @ Boston Red Sox (20-20) Chris Tillman (4-1, 2.96) @Daisuke Matsuzaka (3-3, 4.64) 7:10 PM EDT |Fenway Park (Boston, MA) TV: NESN RADIO: WEEI 850, WWZN 1510 INJURY REPORT Baltimore: Brian Matusz, strained back (Placed on the 15 day DL on April...
by Troy Patterson | May 16, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, John Lackey
photo © 2011 Keith Allison | more info (via: Wylio)I feel like John Lackey just won’t let me do anything else as once again he is the biggest question mark in the starting rotation right now. His ERA stands at an awful 8.01 and he has almost as many walks as...
by Troy Patterson | May 15, 2011 | Boston Red Sox
Join us tonight for a live chat! Some writers from the Sweet Spot Yankee blog It’s About The Money Stupid will be stopping by to discuss and analyze the game. Feel free to add your own comments and hang out with us during the game. Fire Brand Live Chat...
by aconvery | May 15, 2011 | Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox (19-20) @ New York Yankees (20-17) Jon Lester (4-1, 2.96) @ Freddy Garcia (2-2, 2.61) 8:00 PM EDT |Yankee Stadium (New York, NY) TV: ESPN RADIO: WEEI 850, WWZN 1510 INJURY REPORT New York: Jorge Posada, stiff back and ego(Day-to-day);Phil Hughes, dead...
by darryl johnston | May 15, 2011 | Boston Red Sox
photo © 2009 Keith Allison | more info (via: Wylio) CC Sabathia was on the wrong side of the Leverage Index last night. It was all about the 5th inning in last night’s 6-0 Red Sox win and Sabathia couldn’t get it done in the big moment. Josh Beckett, on...
by darryl johnston | May 15, 2011 | Trivia
Hello, everyone and welcome the newest installment of FireBrand trivia sponsored by Muze Clothing. Today’s trivia question is the third question in a contest that will run until May 30th. Best of luck to all of the participants. HERE WE GO! Name the 5...
by aconvery | May 14, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, cc sabathia, Game Threads, Josh Beckett, Mike Cameron, New York Yankees
Boston Red Sox (18-20) @ New York Yankees (20-16) Josh Beckett(2-1, 1.99) @ CC Sabathia (3-2, 2.89) 7:10 PM EDT |Yankee Stadium (New York, NY) TV: FOX RADIO: WEEI 850, WWZN 1510 INJURY REPORT New York: Phil Hughes, dead arm (Placed on the 15 day DL on April...
by mike scandura | May 14, 2011 | Luis Exposito
photo © 2009 Eric Kilby | more info (via: Wylio)At the age of 39, Jason Varitek’s best days are in the rear-view mirror. Despite the minimal number of games he’s played with the Red Sox, Jarrod Saltalamacchia has yet to show he’s the second coming of Carlton Fisk. As...
