Split-site doubleheader on tap
February 24, 2009
The thirst of New England's always passionate baseball fans will be quenched today, when the Red Sox open their exhibition season with not just a game, but a split-site doubleheader. (read full article)
Sox sending six players to Classic
February 24, 2009
In a few days, several of the most prominent members of the Red Sox will flee the club's Spring Training camp to go represent their countries in the World Baseball Classic. (read full article)
Ellsbury in spotlight as games begin
February 24, 2009
Jacoby Ellsbury will very much be in the spotlight in 2009, as the Red Sox demonstrated their faith in him by moving Crisp to Kansas City. Ellsbury and the Sox kick off their spring exhibition schedule on Wednesday. (read full article)
Lester standing up to cancer
February 23, 2009
While only a select 37,000 or so will be able to attend the Red Sox's Fenway Park opener against the Tampa Bay Rays on April 6, there will be a different kind of rally being held all around the Boston area. (read full article)
Penny not rushing through camp
February 23, 2009
What could a seemingly routine exercise -- throwing batting practice to a group of Minor League hitters at 11 a.m. ET on Monday -- possibly mean to Brad Penny, a two-time All-Star? (read full article)
Red Sox enjoy wealth of arms
February 22, 2009
The Red Sox are in toughest division in baseball, but by amassing a surplus of stellar hurlers, they should be right in the thick of of the AL East race. (read full article)
Buchholz rediscovers confidence
February 22, 2009
From no-hitter to no confidence, Clay Buchholz fell hard last year -- all the way to Double-A. But the hurler is over his rough patch and feeling refreshed. (read full article)
Lugo trying to refresh memories
February 22, 2009
Limited by injury to 82 games last year after a less-than-stellar first season in Boston, Julio Lugo is healthy and eager to show why the Sox signed him. (read full article)
New arms have Sox stacked in ‘pen
February 21, 2009
Many would assume a team adding Takashi Saito and Ramon Ramirez needed relief help, but the two hurlers merely strengthened an already stellar 'pen. (read full article)
Sox set early Grapefruit rotation
February 21, 2009
With games set to begin for the Red Sox on Wednesday, manager Terry Francona on Saturday laid out his rotation for the first few contests of the exhibition slate. (read full article)