Mike Carlucci

Mike Carlucci has written 48 posts for Sports of Boston

Red Sox Split Rainy Doubleheader With Mariners

By Mike Carlucci ⋅ August 26, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

With all the rain over the past few days, no one can accuse the Red Sox of not making visiting teams welcome: the teams were ensured rain worthy of Seattle, including a rain-out induced doubleheader. Still several games back of both the Yankees and Rays, the Red Sox need to win every game they can.
Starting [...]

Bill Hall: Hitting Like It’s 2006

By Mike Carlucci ⋅ August 20, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

When Dustin Pedroia, fresh off his 3-home run game against the Colorado Rockies, went down with a broken foot, things looked pretty bleak for he Red Sox middle infield. Jed Lowrie was still recovering from mono and without any prospects ready to help out the major league team, the Red Sox turned to Bill Hall.
The [...]

Lester, Bard, Papelbon Beat Yankees 2-1

By Mike Carlucci ⋅ August 9, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

After losing the middle games in the four-game series, the Red Sox turned to Jon Lester to preserve the split. While the Red Sox would make up no ground with a split, they would also be no further back from the AL East lead than when they entered New York. Thanks to extraordinary efforts from [...]

Buchholz and Kalish Lead Red Sox to 6-3 Victory in Bronx

By Mike Carlucci ⋅ August 7, 2010 ⋅ One comment

Javier Vazquez probably hoped his Yankee reunion tour would go better that it has. While the right-hander has settled down since April, the Red Sox brought back memories of the 2004 ALCS where the talented pitcher couldn’t get the job done. His opponent, Clay Buchholz, on the other hand, was in the zone most of [...]

Saltalamacchia Could Catch a Break With Boston

By Mike Carlucci ⋅ August 2, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

When Jarrod Saltalamacchia was traded from the Atlanta Braves to the Texas Rangers in 2007, he and Elvis Andrus were the marquee prospects sent to Texas in return to slugging first baseman Mark Teixeira. Over the past few seasons, many teams have inquired about the Rangers’ plethora of catchers; Saltalamacchia, Taylor Teagarden and Max Ramirez. [...]

Can Theo Relieve Bullpen Struggles?

By Mike Carlucci ⋅ July 30, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

There’s no easy way to say it: the Red Sox bullpen needs help. Jonathan Papelbon, despite struggles, has been solid; Daniel Bard has been fantastic; and the best of the rest is… Scott Atchison?
Manny Delcarmen, Ramon Ramirez and Hideki Okajima were all counted on to perform at a level much better than they have this [...]

Buchholz Rusty in Return, Red Sox Lose 6-4 to A’s

By Mike Carlucci ⋅ July 21, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

This wasn’t the outing Clay Buchholz had been waiting for. Buchholz, making his first start since an injury running the bases in San Francisco last month forced him onto the DL, struggled after the long layoff. Buchholz lasted just four plus innings, facing two batters in the fifth, and gave up five runs – all [...]

Red Sox, Lester Fall to Rangers 4-2

By Mike Carlucci ⋅ July 19, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

The Red Sox ended baseball’s unofficial first half in a slump and things haven’t improved in the first series after the All-Star break. The Sox, looking to even the series with the Texas Rangers had their ace Jon Lester on the mound, but dropped the final game 4-2.
Dusty Brown, called up from Pawtucket, got the [...]

Red Sox Farm System: 2010 Harvest

By Mike Carlucci ⋅ July 14, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

Jacoby Ellsbury. Mike Cameron. Mike Lowell. Josh Beckett. Daisuke Matsuzaka. Dustin Pedroia. Manny Delcarmen. Jeremy Hermida. Victor Martinez. Jason Varitek. The Boson Red Sox have lost a player with the ability to play every position except shortstop (and even then Pedroia could but likely never would) to the disabled list this year. Starters and relievers, [...]

Jason Varitek Catches Injury Bug, Lands on DL

By Mike Carlucci ⋅ July 3, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

After the injury to Victor Martinez, Jason Varitek was in line to take over starting catcher duties. However, it seems the captain himself was not immune from the injury bug going around, fracturing a foot and landing on the disabled list with nine of his teammates.
With only Gustavo Molina left standing as a healthy major [...]

Drew, Nava Carry Red Sox Past Orioles 3-2

By Mike Carlucci ⋅ July 3, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

With the AL East lead nearly a three-way tie among the Red Sox, Yankees and Rays, the Sox need to pick up every win they can, especially against teams like the struggling Orioles.
Despite 10 players on the DL, the Red Sox keep finding ways to win. Good luck charm Daniel Nava was at it again [...]

Bullpen Blues – Sox Fall to Rays 9-4

By Mike Carlucci ⋅ July 1, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

This is why they play the game. After the Red Sox rolled over the Rays the night before, Tampa Bay, with their ace Matt Garza on the mound, was ready for some payback. Working Daisuke Matsuzaka for 29 first inning pitches was an ominous start, but Dice-K buckled down, allowing just three runs over his [...]

Mike Lowell and The Down Low on the Disabled List

By Mike Carlucci ⋅ June 29, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

On May 31, Oliver Perez tossed 2.2 innings against the Padres. He allowed four hits and gave up two runs. His ERA sat at 6.28 with a 1.97 WHIP and a 30:33 strikeout to walk ratio. Perez had been demoted to the bullpen and while there was some talk of trying to convince the struggling [...]

Red Sox Rock Jimenez But Still Fall 8-6 in Denver

By Mike Carlucci ⋅ June 24, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

After the drama of a 2-1 loss Tuesday night Red Sox Nation was prepared for another pitcher’s duel on Wednesday. Taking the mound for the Rockies was ace Ubaldo Jimenez, owner of an ERA well under two and entering the game with 13 wins.
The Rockies got off to a fast start, scoring four runs in [...]

Arizona Protestors at Fenway, Should MLB Take Notice?

By Mike Carlucci ⋅ June 21, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

When the Arizona Diamondbacks arrived at Fenway Park last Tuesday their baggage was waiting for them. No, the Red Sox haven’t started a valet service for opposing teams. Protesters, angered over a new Arizona law aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration, but seen by many as going too far, have been making noise around anything [...]