by jpolman | Apr 11, 2014 | Boston Red Sox
So I’m kicking back on my iMac the other day, exploring a treasure trove of old MLB playoff games recently uploaded to YouTube. Game One of the 1990 ALCS between Oakland and the Red Sox looks intriguing, with Dave Stewart facing off at Fenway against Roger Clemens. It...
by domara | Apr 11, 2014 | Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, John Farrell, John Lackey, Johnny Damon, Jon Lester, Junichi Tazawa, koji uehara, Mariano Rivera, Michael Pineda
When the Red Sox and Yankees meet, the stories usually write themselves. Whether it’s a big play, an extra innings marathon, or a close contest, there is always something to talk about the next day. Thursday’s game was no exception, as Michael Pineda and...
by domara | Apr 10, 2014 | Boston Red Sox, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, Felix Doubront, Grady Sizemore, Jackie Bradley, Jake Peavy, Johnny Gomes, Shane Victorino
The Red Sox and Rangers met for the rubber game of the 3 game series at Fenway Park on Wednesday. Jake Peavy took the mound for Boston for the second time this season. The right hander tossed 6.2 strong innings, allowing just 1 run on 3 hits and 4 walks, while...
by askillin | Apr 9, 2014 | 2014 Boston Red Sox, Boston Red Sox, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Jackie Bradley, Xander Bogaerts
Not everything has gone smoothly for the Red Sox during their 3-5 start to the season. They’ve made some uncharacteristic mistakes in the field, lost a couple games thanks to a leaky bullpen, and—perhaps most frustrating of all—been woeful as a team at the...
by domara | Apr 9, 2014 | A.J. Pierzynski, Boston Red Sox, Chris Capuano, Craig Breslow, Felix Doubront, Jackie Bradley, Koji Uehara, Mike Napoli, Ryan Kalish, Ryan Westmoreland
Fresh off their first Fenway Park win of the season, the Red Sox and Rangers squared off in game 2 of the series on Tuesday night. For his second straight start, Red Sox hurler Felix Doubront was not sharp and lasted just 2.2 innings, allowing 5 runs. The Red Sox...
by tbrooks | Apr 8, 2014 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, A.J. Pierzynski, David Ortiz, Fenway Park, Jackie Bradley
May 10, 2001. The soon to be 116 win Seattle Mariners defeated the Boston Red Sox in the rubber game of a three game series at Fenway Park that night, 5-2. Red Sox legends such as Dante Bichette, Mike Lansing, Jose Offerman, and Darren Lewis were in the line up...
by broach | Apr 8, 2014 | 2014 Boston Red Sox, Brock Holt, Chicago Cubs, Jonathan Herrera, Ryan Roberts, Steven Wright, Tampa Bay Rays, Will Middlebrooks
The Boston Red Sox signed some additional infield help on Monday with the right-handed Ryan Roberts inking a deal. Roberts opted out of a deal with the Chicago Cubs on March 27 and the Red Sox needed some infield help with Will Middlebrooks ending up on the DL this...
by domara | Apr 8, 2014 | Boston Red Sox, Brock Holt, David Ortiz, Jackie Bradley, John Lackey, Ryan Roberts, Shane Victorino, Will Middlebrooks
The Red Sox picked up their first win at Fenway Park this season. John Lackey toed the rubber and pitched 7 dominate innings of 1 run baseball, striking out 5 and walking just 1. Jackie Bradley was Boston’s offensive standout of the night. The rookie center...
by dpoarch | Apr 7, 2014 | Fire Brand Poll
Last week, I asked you, the reader, to tell me who you thought would be the MVP for the Boston Red Sox this season. You guys largely agreed with me, at least in that almost half of you chose the recently re-signed Dustin Pedroia to lead the team this season. Pedey is...
by domara | Apr 7, 2014 | 2014 Boston Red Sox, Boston Red Sox, Brock Holt, Edward Mujica, Henry Owens, John Farrell, Will Middlebrooks
It was certainly a rough weekend in Red Sox Nation. Boston began their first home stand of the 2014 season with an inter-league series against the Milwaukee Brewers. But after collecting their 2013 World Series rings on Friday, it was all down hill from there. The Red...