Daniel Bard, making his first career start, allows five runs in five innings as Boston loses.
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Sox rally, end their skid
Boston gets its first win of the season after three losses, coming back from a 2-1 deficit in the ninth inning.
Tom Caron: First start for Bard could be his last
If you were Bobby Valentine, who would you give the ball to in the ninth inning with a one-run lead? Most Red Sox fans would say tonight’s starting pitcher. But Daniel Bard is a starter, not a closer. At least for now. It’s what the 26-year-old righty wants, and Red Sox management is committed to […]
Red Sox, Yankees and Braves stumble out of gate
For the first time in 46 years, the Yankees and Red Sox are both 0-3 to start the Major League Baseball season.
Bailey: ‘Whole season isn’t lost’
Andrew Bailey says he should be back on the mound in time to help the Red Sox later this yer.
Tigers overcome Valverde slip, beat Red Sox in 9th
Austin Jackson hit a bases-loaded, walk-off single in the ninth inning as the Detroit Tiger beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Opening Day.
What Red Sox fans are saying on Opening Day
Below is a sampling of Red Sox fans’ social-media predictions and musings about today’s Opening Day game against the Detroit Tigers and the 2012 season.
Opening Day: It’s time to make their title pitch
Boston gets a quick test against a team with the AL’s top pitcher and some of its best hitters.
New season, new hopes, new faces
Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder make debuts, and Vin Scully returns for a 63rd year of announcing.
Bailey needs thumb surgery, leaving Red Sox without a closer
Mark Melancon or Alfredo Aceves can step in, but Bobby Valentine is keeping his pick a secret.