Saito a pleasant Sox surprise
February 26, 2009
The Red Sox weren't sure what kind of pitcher Takashi Saito would be, considering he had elbow troubles last season, but if Thursday is any indication, Boston may have a found a light-out setup man. (read full article)
Lester mixing things up this spring
February 26, 2009
Coming of a career-high 16 wins in 2008, Jon Lester is looking to take another leap, working on a new pitch to add to his repertoire. (read full article)
Lester, Saito sharp in loss to Bucs
February 26, 2009
Starter Jon Lester got things going with two scoreless innings, and Jeff Bailey had a two-run single in a 3-2 loss to the Pirates on Thursday. (read full article)
Bay reminisces as Bucs visit
February 26, 2009
Jason Bay was the face of Pittsburgh since winning the Rookie of the Year in 2004, and the former Pirate caught up with old friends Thursday when the Sox took on the Bucs. (read full article)
Wakefield reunites with Bard
February 25, 2009
Josh Bard was finally reunited with Tim Wakefield in game action. And the improvement that the catcher hoped for all that time ago was evident in a small sample size on Wednesday. (read full article)
Wakefield gives up three runs in opener
February 25, 2009
Dustin Pedroia doubled in his first Grapefruit League at-bat, but the Red Sox lost to the Twins, 5-2, on Wednesday night. (read full article)
Wakefield gives up three runs in opener
February 25, 2009
Dustin Pedroia doubled in his first Grapefruit League at-bat, but the Red Sox lost to the Twins, 5-2, on Wednesday night. (read full article)
In ’09 debut, Beckett ‘free and easy’
February 25, 2009
Unlike the last time he took the mound in a game for the Red Sox, Josh Beckett didn't need anti-inflammatories just to make it bearable. The ace took the ball for the first time in 2009 with his health intact, and the fact that the opponent was only Boston College mattered little to Beckett. (read full article)
Red Sox stifle BC in spring opener
February 25, 2009
Starter Josh Beckett tossed two perfect innings, and the Red Sox rallied for six runs in the fifth to overpower Boston College, 7-1, on Tuesday afternoon in their first Spring Training game. (read full article)
Red Sox monitoring Dice-K from afar
February 25, 2009
It was just two years ago that Daisuke Matsuzaka's every step during Spring Training was chronicled by reporters from two nations. But this has been an entirely different kind of spring, as the Red Sox are monitoring Matsuzaka from afar as he gets ready for the World Baseball Classic. (read full article)