Boston’s weak points are exposed as Texas caps a three-game, season-opening sweep.
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About that pitching … Rangers 12, Sox 5
Boston goes to 0-2 for the first time since 2005 as John Lackey has a poor start against his nemesis.
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On line with game on line
David Murphy’s two-run double hits the chalk to break a tie in the eighth and beat Boston.
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Red Sox temper that 100-win talk
Josh Beckett is eager to see Boston win 100, but others say the real prize is the playoffs and going from there.
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On Baseball: Gonzalez recalls time in Portland
Adrian Gonzalez was a 19-year-old in 2002, showing the talent and work ethic that he now brings to Boston.
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Red Sox Notebook: Pawtucket pitching looks sharp
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Future members of the Red Sox bullpen were on display Wednesday in minor league games, with Alfredo Aceves absolutely dominating. Aceves started for Pawtucket and threw five perfect innings, striking out nine. “Probably the most impressive outing I’ve seen over five innings,” Pawtucket Manager Arnie Beyeler said. Aceves will likely be […]
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On Baseball: Truth to tell, his promise is becoming fulfilled
FORT MYERS, Fla. — On the day the Red Sox were leaving their spring-training headquarters, a young pitcher named Clay Buchholz took the mound and got Manager Terry Francona’s attention. “There’s a lot to like,” Francona said. “He commands. He’s athletic. He’s got poise.” That was March 29, 2007. Buchholz came up from minor-league camp […]
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Red Sox Notebook: Daniel Bard dialed in to answer the call
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The fastball command wasn’t where he wanted it early in spring training. How comforting that must have been for hitters to know Daniel Bard wasn’t commanding his 100 mph fastball. Bard wasn’t hitting batters but also wasn’t locating his pitches and got hit. But lately he looks locked in with both […]
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On Baseball: Lowrie and Spears have roles to play
Red Sox staff recognize the former Sea Dogs’ versatility, and that’s likely their ticket to Fenway Park.
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Tom Caron: In just a few more days, the future will be upon us
Red Sox fans have more reason than most to wish opening day would just get here already.