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Red Sox Six-Run Inning Helps Lester Beat Orioles

By KC Downey ⋅ September 1, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Jon Lester entered Wednesday night’s start a perfect 12-0 against the Baltimore Orioles, so it looked like the Red Sox would be able to end their three-game losing streak and keep pace with the Yankees and Rays in an increasingly impossible push to the playoffs. But suddenly, Lester gave up a 1-0 lead by allowing [...]

Scutaro Error Proves Costly as Red Sox Fall to Orioles

By Matt Goisman ⋅ September 1, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Marco Scutaro’s throw sailed into right field. Boston’s playoff hopes may have sailed away with it. Scutaro’s two-base error on a throw to second base in the third inning allowed the winning run to come home in the Baltimore Orioles’ 5-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Tuesday night at Camden Yards, the Orioles struck [...]

Red Sox Trade Manny Delcarmen to Rockies, Waive White Flag

By KC Downey ⋅ August 31, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

It’s amazing how quickly things turn around. A week ago, the Red Sox made a bold move in claiming Johnny Damon off waivers in an effort to add outfield help as the Sox pushed toward the playoffs. Johnny Damon said “Screw You” to Theo Epstein in not so many words, and the Red Sox arrived [...]

SoB MLB Power Rankings 8-31-10

By John ⋅ August 31, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

The Rays and Yankees are still tied with 31 games to go; the Red Sox are 7.0 games back. The Cardinals (and pretty much the Giants) have seemingly died. The Padres have too, but they still had a huge division lead built up to eat the blow. And assuming Manny doesn’t help the White Sox [...]

Roger Clemens Pleads Not Guilty in Perjury Case

By KC Downey ⋅ August 30, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Have you ever said something so much you believed it? Like that time you told your parents you got a B+ on that algebra test when you failed it? Then, when you got your grade at the end of the term, you were surprised to see that you had a C in the course despite [...]

If the Playoffs Started Today – MLB Week 21

By John ⋅ August 30, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

With just over a month left to go, things are finally starting to fall into place. Baltimore has officially been eliminated, and Pittsburgh could still win their division, if they win their last 32 and Cincinnati loses their last 32. The Yankees were the first team to 80 wins, but were joined hours later by [...]

It’s Official: Manny Belongs to Chicago

By John ⋅ August 30, 2010 ⋅ One comment

After the Chicago White Sox were awarded a waiver claim on Manny Ramirez, the Dodgers will simply hand him and his $4.3 million obligation to Chicago Monday, according to baseball sources. Ramirez was reportedly looking for a contract extension in exchange for waiving his no trade clause, but withdrew that demand when he was benched [...]

Crawford Crushes Red Sox; Boston Now 6 1/2 Back in Both Races

By Matt Goisman ⋅ August 30, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

It’s been almost five years since any Boston Red Sox catcher threw out Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carl Crawford. He has stolen 35 consecutive bases. Sunday night, when the Red Sox and Rays played the rubber match of their three-game series at Tropicana Field, he stole no bases. Instead, he did his damage with his [...]

Clay Buchholz for Cy Young Award?

By leo ⋅ August 29, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Clay Buchholz is used to having his name thrown around; over the past few years the right-hander has constantly been brought up in countless trade rumors. This year, his name is being brought up in a different conversation entirely: Cy Young candidates.
It’s been a triumphant season for the 26-year old, as he has finally begun [...]

Red Sox on Wrong End of Walk-off

By John ⋅ August 28, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

If nothing else, this season has been full of drama for the Red Sox. This time, it was another trough rather than a crest, and the Rays walked off with a win 3-2 in 10 innings. The Sox took the lead in the 4th when Adrian Beltre hit a sac fly following a single from [...]

Manny Ramirez To White Sox?

By John ⋅ August 28, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

After being placed on waivers by the Dodgers, the White Sox have successfully placed a claim on the slugger. The teams now have until Tuesday (the playoff-eligible deadline for new teams) to work out a trade or to simply hand Ramirez and his $4 million+ remaining salary to Chicago. Ramirez does have a no-trade clause, [...]

Martinez Blasts 2 HRs, Helps Red Sox Beat Rays

By KC Downey ⋅ August 28, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Fresh of being spurned by Johnny Damon, the Red Sox entered Friday 5.5 games back of the Yankees and Rays in the AL East and Wild Card. Damon was not in the lineup. Neither was Manny Ramirez, who was claimed by the Sox (the ones in Chicago) earlier in the day. So, it looks like [...]

Leak of MLB Team Financial Reports Just Another Epitaph on Baseball’s Tombstone

By Charlie Lonardo ⋅ August 27, 2010 ⋅ One comment

If there is one sport that didn’t need to be kicked while it’s down its baseball. Across MLB, numbers are down ranging from butts in the seats to viewership at home. Boston is a perfect microcosm for the nationwide epidemic. Not even five years removed from their last World Series championship and, seemingly, no one [...]

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 [...]

Johnny Damon Staying in Detroit

By Pete ⋅ August 24, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

There will be no “Welcome Back” ceremony for our beloved centerfielder in 2010 as Detroit outfielder Johnny Damon has decided not to return to Boston.
Damon talked the matter over with Tigers manager Jim Leyland this afternoon, and the club and Damon came to an agreement. Damon’s biggest concern in Detroit was whether or not he was [...]