Papi punctures A’s plans, lifts Red Sox
July 30, 2009
With the Red Sox trailing, David Ortiz launched the go-ahead three-run homer in what became an 8-5 victory over the A's at Fenway Park on Thursday afternoon. (read full article)
Dice-K clears up ‘misunderstandings’
July 30, 2009
Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka, in a statement Thursday, said there were "some misunderstandings" regarding some comments that came out in a Japanese publication earlier this week. (read full article)
Bay, Youk have Francona’s confidence
July 30, 2009
Early this season, Jason Bay and Kevin Youkilis were two of the leading pace-setters for the Red Sox's offense. But right now, the production for both players has been equally stagnant. (read full article)
Times: Manny, Ortiz tested positive in ’03
July 30, 2009
According to lawyers who spoke to the The New York Times, and whose names were not revealed, David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez are on the list of 104 players who tested positive in Major League Baseball's 2003 survey testing for performance-enhancing drugs. (read full article)
Lowell’s role will vary to keep him fresh
July 29, 2009
Mike Lowell will not be an everyday player for the remainder of this season, but that doesn't mean he can't contribute down the stretch -- and he'll be at third in Thursday's series finale. (read full article)
Penny’s struggles prove costly for Sox
July 29, 2009
Brad Penny got rocked early and the Red Sox never recovered, taking an 8-6 loss to the A's on Wednesday night at Fenway Park. (read full article)
Francona, Matsuzaka clear the air
July 29, 2009
A day after expressing disappointment that Daisuke Matsuzaka publicly criticized the Red Sox's training methods, manager Terry Francona reached out to his right-hander. (read full article)
Ortiz sits; Lowell slotted in at DH
July 29, 2009
Slugger gets night off with Sox facing lefty (read full article)
Sox seek revenge vs. young A’s fireballer
July 29, 2009
The last time he was at Fenway Park, A's rookie Brett Anderson outpitched John Smoltz and threw a complete-game two-hitter, inspiring fear in the menacing Red Sox lineup. A bit starved for offense lately, Boston is hoping he doesn't have a repeat performance up his sleeve. (read full article)
Bullpen falls apart as Red Sox lose in 11th
July 29, 2009
On the night that Jim Rice's No. 14 was retired, the Red Sox assembled a five-run third inning off the A's Vin Mazzaro, but closer Jonathan Papelbon blew a three-run save and Boston lost, 9-8, in 11 innings on Tuesday. (read full article)