Grand opening: Yanks, Red Sox start things up
March 31, 2010
Leave it to the game's biggest rivalry to deliver the 2010 season's grand opening. Yankees-Red Sox at Fenway Park is always a classic, but it's especially big when it's the Opening Night of the 2010 Major League Baseball campaign. (read full article)
Beckett, Boston ‘getting close’ to extension
March 31, 2010
The Red Sox and Josh Beckett are "getting close, but not there yet" on a contract extension, a team official said on Wednesday. (read full article)
Lester, Martinez primed to begin season
March 31, 2010
Playing a month of exhibition games can be a bit of a balancing act for star-caliber players. (read full article)
Youkilis OK after fouling ball off right knee
March 31, 2010
Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis hit a foul ball off his right knee in the top of the fourth inning of Wednesday's 14-6 victory vs. the Orioles and exited the game in the bottom of the inning. (read full article)
Battle for final two ‘pen slots continues
March 31, 2010
While the rest of the 25-man roster all but set, the battle for the final two spots in the bullpen is ongoing. When would Red Sox manager Terry Francona like to have that settled? (read full article)
After slow start, Lowell finding a rhythm
March 31, 2010
It has been a much more tedious process than Mike Lowell would like, but he is finally starting to get into a playing rhythm. (read full article)
Lester shines in final spring tuneup
March 31, 2010
Jon Lester allowed just three hits and one run over seven stellar innings, while batterymate Victor Martinez bashed two homers in the Red Sox's 14-6 triumph vs. the O's on Wednesday. (read full article)
Bonser, Lowrie placed on disabled list
March 31, 2010
Though neither move was a surprise, the Red Sox placed right-hander Boof Bonser (right groin strain) and shortstop Jed Lowrie (mononucleosis) on the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday afternoon. (read full article)
Francona settles on Sox’s lineup
March 31, 2010
Red Sox manager Terry Francona doesn't have his lineup combination set in stone for the start of the season, but he has a pretty good idea of what it is going to be. (read full article)
Hermida’s hamstring feeling better
March 31, 2010
Though backup outfielder Jeremy Hermida did not play Wednesday for the fourth consecutive day because of right hamstring tightness, he is making steady progress and should return within the next couple of days. (read full article)