Tough night for Beckett, Sox vs. Rays
April 30, 2009
Thursday night was a struggle for Josh Beckett, who gave up 10 hits and seven runs over 4 2/3 innings, walking three and striking out eight. (read full article)
Red Sox pondering Smoltz’s next step
April 30, 2009
After conferring with John Smoltz this weekend, the Red Sox will try to get a better handle on how to proceed with his program. (read full article)
Youk, Drew back in lineup; Varitek sits
April 30, 2009
Though Kevin Youkilis and J.D. Drew have returned, Terry Francona opted to give catcher Jason Varitek Thursday night off. (read full article)
Sox say Henry not bidding on Globe
April 30, 2009
The Red Sox issued a news release Thursday morning refuting an earlier report that principle owner John Henry was in negotiations to purchase the Boston Globe. (read full article)
Sox boast Beckett in St. Petersburg
April 30, 2009
The Red Sox's series in Cleveland took a toll on the bullpen, but they'll start off in St. Petersburg with ace Josh Beckett on the mound Thursday. (read full article)
Van Every’s clout caps Sox comeback
April 29, 2009
The Red Sox chipped away at a five-run deficit and went on to defeat the Indians, 6-5, in 10 innings, thanks to Jonathan Van Every's first career homer. (read full article)
Sox push Smoltz’s rehab back a week
April 29, 2009
Daisuke Matsuzaka might be getting closer to his return, but the Red Sox don't know how close right-hander John Smoltz is to coming back. (read full article)
Lugo gets night off after debut
April 29, 2009
Julio Lugo said his knee, which he had surgery on last month, is just fine this day, so don't read anything into why he sat out the finale of Red Sox's three-game series with the Indians. (read full article)
Dice-K pleased with bullpen session
April 29, 2009
Daisuke Matsuzaka tested his strained right shoulder Wednesday afternoon in a 47-pitch bullpen session, and by all accounts -- including Dice-K's -- the session went well. (read full article)
Drew, Youkilis late scratches in finale
April 29, 2009
Shortstop Julio Lugo, right fielder J.D. Drew and first baseman Kevin Youkilis were on the Red Sox bench Wednesday. Nobody expected Lugo to play back-to-back games, but Drew and Youkilis both were surprise scratches. (read full article)