Defector Chapman looking to sign
October 22, 2009
Hard-throwing southpaw Aroldis Chapman, who defected from Cuba this past summer, arrived in New York on Wednesday looking to meet with big league clubs. (read full article)
Surgery on Wakefield’s back successful
October 21, 2009
Tim Wakefield, who spent the entire second half of the season limping because of a loose fragment in his back, underwent surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital on Wednesday. (read full article)
Author brings ’75 Series classic to life
October 21, 2009
In his book "Game Six: Cincinnati, Boston and the 1975 World Series: The Triumph of America's Pastime," author Mark Frost delves into one of the greatest games ever played. (read full article)
Inbox: Papelbon trade a possibility?
October 19, 2009
In this week's Inbox, beat reporter Ian Browne fields queries from fans dispelling notions that Jonathan Papelbon is a trade possibility or a possible starter rather than the team's closer. (read full article)
Boston assistants interview with Astros
October 19, 2009
Astros GM Ed Wade has often said dismissing Terry Francona as manager in Philadelphia was the biggest mistake he's made in his professional career, and on Monday he turned to a pair of Francona disciples in an effort to fill Houston's managerial vacancy. (read full article)
Red Sox happy with Buchholz’s progress
October 16, 2009
To consider how far he has come, remember the following: At this point last year, Clay Buchholz was pitching in the Arizona Fall League. (read full article)
Sox to talk with Japanese standout
October 15, 2009
With few fixes, Sox can go deeper in ’10
October 14, 2009
They firmly expect to be there again in 2010. The Sox have been to the postseason six times in the last seven years, but this year's team didn't last long, getting swept in three straight in the Division Series. (read full article)
Farrell out of mix to be Indians manager
October 14, 2009
Red Sox pitching coach John Farrell officially took his name out of the list of candidates for the Indians' managerial opening Wednesday and will remain in Boston next season. (read full article)
New book details 1912 World Series
October 13, 2009
The 1912 World Series, an eight-game act, is detailed in Mike Vaccaro's third book, The First Fall Classic: The Red Sox, the Giants and the Cast of Players, Pugs, and Politicos Who Reinvented the World Series in 1912. (read full article)