One more win and Sox are playoff-bound
September 29, 2009
First, the Red Sox will play a baseball game on Tuesday night. And if it goes the way they hope, there will be a party afterwards. (read full article)
Sox’s playoff plans stalled by Jays
September 28, 2009
The Red Sox's chance to clinch a playoff berth hit a snag after they fell to the Blue Jays, 11-5, on Monday. Michael Bowden pitching for ace Josh Becktt had a rough outing. (read full article)
Lester cleared to start on Thursday
September 28, 2009
In the strongest sign yet that Jon Lester doesn't have any significant after-effects from the line drive that smacked him on the right knee on Friday, the lefty made his side session as scheduled before Monday's game. (read full article)
Lowell gets injection for right hip
September 28, 2009
With the postseason all but in hand, Mike Lowell wanted to get the treatment for his hip now to make sure he is as healthy as can be for the postseason. (read full article)
Sox scratch Beckett due to back spasms
September 28, 2009
The Red Sox have scratched Josh Beckett from Monday's start against the Blue Jays because of mild back spasms. Michael Bowden will start in his place. (read full article)
Red Sox return home on verge of playoffs
September 27, 2009
As the Red Sox return home for a seven-game homestand with a magic number of two to make the playoffs, they know they can return to the postseason for the sixth time in seven years as early as Monday. (read full article)
Early lead gets away from Red Sox
September 27, 2009
But in the latest example of wild momentum shifts between the two American League East heavyweights, the Bronx Bombers, with a division-clinching 4-2 victory on Sunday afternoon, scored a 9-9 tie in the 18-game slate. (read full article)
Martinez the latest member of Sox to rest
September 27, 2009
The clearest sign that Victor Martinez needed the break that Terry Francona gave him on Sunday was when the star switch-hitter didn't try to talk his way into the lineup. (read full article)
Much at stake for Red Sox in finale
September 26, 2009
Though Sunday afternoon is hardly the most critical rivalry showdown in recent memory, the Red Sox can think of a couple of good reasons to push hard for a victory. (read full article)
Dice-K, Sox on short end of duel
September 26, 2009
One costly mistake was all it took for Daisuke Matsuzaka to come up on the short end of a riveting pitchers' duel with CC Sabathia, as the Yankees pulled out a 3-0 victory on Saturday. (read full article)