Just think: This time last year the Red Sox were actually tied for first place in the American League East — and even led at the end of August.

BOSTON — Managers for the Red Sox and Angels spoke before the game, and it brought back glorious memories of the past decade. But this time, Mike Scioscia of the Los Angeles Angels wasn’t talking about how to pitch to David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez. And Boston’s first-year manager, Bobby Valentine, didn’t utter the words […]

Red Sox Manager Bobby Valentine tinkers with Carl Crawford gone, but it’s a fifth loss in seven.

BOSTON – Boston Red Sox outfielder Carl Crawford will have season-ending surgery on his left elbow Thursday. Crawford has been playing with pain since coming off the disabled list last month and will have Tommy John surgery. “It became clear over the last few days that surgery was going to happen,” Red Sox GM Ben Cherington said […]

Hiroki Kuroda shuts down Boston, and Josh Beckett’s slide continues in a 4-1 loss at New York.

Jon Lester wins consecutive games for the first time since May, beating the Yankees.

The right-hander overcomes a rocky start and goes eight innings for his 11th win, a 6-3 decision over the Orioles.