Sox knuckled under by Jays in loss
May 29, 2009
With the roof closed at the Rogers Centre, the Blue Jays mounted a solid attack against Tim Wakefield's knuckleball en route to a 6-3 victory over the Red Sox. (read full article)
Kotsay could return to Sox on Tuesday
May 29, 2009
When the Red Sox begin a three-game series in Detroit on Tuesday, there's a chance that veteran first baseman-outfielder Mark Kotsay will be on the active roster for the first time this season. (read full article)
Kottaras enjoys homecoming vs. Jays
May 29, 2009
George Kottaras, the backup catcher who used to cheer passionately for Joe Carter, Roberto Alomar and Jon Olerud as a Blue Jays fan, had the honor of making his first career start at the Rogers Centre. (read full article)
Francona feeling fine after health scare
May 29, 2009
During Thursday's argument with home-plate umpire Todd Tichenor in the bottom of the eighth, Francona's blood pressure spiked to the point where he feared collapsing on the field. (read full article)
Francona examined after ejections
May 29, 2009
Red Sox manager Terry Francona was examined by emergency medical technicans to check on his blood pressure not long after being ejected from Thursday's game in Minneapolis, the Boston Herald reported. (read full article)
Regulars get rest on taxing road trip
May 28, 2009
The Red Sox's road trip moves to Toronto, where Tim Wakefield will take the mound -- and hopefully, some of the regulars will be fresh after manager Terry Francona was careful to give them days off. (read full article)
Ellsbury’s hit streak ends vs. Twins
May 28, 2009
Jacoby Ellsbury's 22-game hit streak was snapped on Thursday as the Red Sox's center fielder went 0-for-3. (read full article)
Varitek blasts Red Sox to victory
May 28, 2009
Catcher Jason Varitek's offensive contributions were all Boston required to sneak by Minnesota, 3-1, at the Metrodome on Thursday to split the four-game series. (read full article)
Managers, catchers ejected in finale
May 28, 2009
Both Minnesota manager Ron Gardenhire and Boston's Terry Francona were ejected from Thursday's game by home-plate umpire Todd Tichenor, who also tossed catchers Mike Redmond and Jason Varitek. (read full article)
No love lost for Francona, Metrodome
May 28, 2009
Unless Boston and Minnesota hook up in the postseason, the Red Sox played their last game in the Metrodome on Thursday afternoon. Manager Terry Francona isn't weepy with sentiment. (read full article)