Bailey or Carter’s dream will come true
March 29, 2009
In a matter of days, there is going be a moment to cherish for Jeff Bailey or Chris Carter, two veterans who have taken bus after bus along the Minor League trail and are now tantalizingly close to breaking camp with a Major League team for the first time. (read full article)
Penny extends workload in second start
March 28, 2009
Brad Penny didn't have the same live on his fastball on Saturday as he did in his first Grapefruit League start, but the righty was pleased with his outing and thinks he'll be ready the first time the Red Sox need a fifth starter. (read full article)
Sox power past Twins for Mayor’s Cup
March 28, 2009
Rocco Baldelli, David Ortiz and Jason Bay homered in a seven-run third inning to back starter Brad Penny in a 9-4 victory over the Twins on Saturday. (read full article)
Smoltz, Kotsay team up in rehabs
March 28, 2009
John Smoltz tossed 47 pitches, Mark Kotsay tracked them from the batter's box and both veterans were happy as they continue to progress toward their returns. (read full article)
Red Sox tab Beckett for Opening Day
March 28, 2009
Red Sox manager Terry Francona confirmed Saturday that ace Josh Beckett will start on Opening Day on April 6 against the Rays. (read full article)
Red Sox tab Beckett for Opening Day
March 28, 2009
Red Sox manager Terry Francona confirmed Saturday that ace Josh Beckett will start on Opening Day on April 6 against the Rays. (read full article)
Lugo back in camp after knee surgery
March 27, 2009
Julio Lugo, who had surgery on his right knee 10 days ago, was back in Red Sox camp Thursday and said he could be ready for game action in three to four weeks. (read full article)
Dice-K returns from Classic run
March 27, 2009
Fresh from his MVP turn for Team Japan in the Classic, Daisuke Matsuzaka tossed 54 pitches on Thursday in his first '09 throwing session with the Red Sox. (read full article)
Regulars in midseason form vs. Cards
March 27, 2009
Jacoby Ellsbury went 2-for-5 with a run, Jason Varitek homered and Kevin Youkilis notched two RBIs in Boston's 11-8, 10-inning win vs. the Cards on Friday. (read full article)
Sox keeping Masterson in rotation mix
March 26, 2009
Under the baking sun at the Minor League complex on Thursday, Red Sox right-hander Justin Masterson again had his starters' hat on. And that could be the hat he wears at the start of the season. (read full article)