Boston Red Sox

Published
March 27, 2013

Kevin Thomas: Wondering, waiting, 26 years – will I get the call?

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Relaxed, watching a little morning television in bed, Arnie Beyeler heard his cell phone ring. He looked over at the Caller ID: John Farrell. Beyeler thought to himself: “I don’t know if I want to pick this up or not.” It was two days before Thanksgiving. Beyeler had been told to […]
Published
March 27, 2013

Red Sox Notebook: Lackey gets another confidence-builder

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Boston Red Sox right-hander John Lackey passed another test Tuesday in his comeback from elbow surgery, pitching into the sixth inning against Tampa Bay minor leaguers. Lackey, who missed last season following Tommy John surgery, gave up three runs and six hits in 51/3 innings against players from Triple-A Durham. He walked […]
Published
March 25, 2013

Red Sox Notebook: Bradley’s not the only hot bat in Florida

SARASOTA, Fla. – Before we get to the Jackie Bradley Jr. news of the day, there are some other Red Sox hitters having themselves a solid spring training. Will Middlebrooks enjoyed a 3-for-4 outing Monday in a 12-9 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. Middlebrooks is batting .362. Mike Napoli (.342) went 2 for 3. Jonny […]
Published
March 24, 2013

On Baseball: Brian Butterfield’s a perfect fit for Red Sox

Butterfield, 55, born in Bangor and raised in Orono, is the new third-base coach.
Published
March 24, 2013

Red Sox Notebook: Bradley rises to challenge

Jackie Bradley Jr. hits a three-run homer and finishes with four RBIs.

Published
March 23, 2013

Boston starters fall to Pittsburgh

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Gearing up for the regular season, the Boston Red Sox put out their regular lineup Saturday in a 5-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates at JetBlue Park. Jarrod Saltalamacchia doubled and scored, and later singled in a run for Boston. Clay Buchholz started and pitched 5 1/3 innings, yielding one run […]
Published
March 23, 2013

Bradley gives Red Sox a major dilemma

Jackie Bradley Jr. has made a huge push to open the year in Boston, but would it be the right move?
Published
March 23, 2013

Aceves looks like ace in Red Sox loss

DUNEDIN, Fla. – The Boston Red Sox may have their rotation set, but reliever Alfredo Aceves gives the team security if a spot start is needed. Aceves pitched five shutout innings Friday in Boston’s 1-0 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium. Aceves, the temperamental right-hander who wanted desperately to be […]
Published
March 23, 2013

On Baseball: For starters, expect Lester on mound on April 1

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Jon Lester stood in front of a small group of reporters and the question naturally came up. Has Lester heard what he’s doing on April 1, the day the Red Sox open their 2013 season at Yankee Stadium? “I have not. You guys know anything?” Lester joked. “I know we’re in […]
Published
March 22, 2013

Red Sox Notebook: Drew progressing, but disabled list remains likely

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Shortstop Stephen Drew appears to be on the mend. Drew, 30, out with a concussion since March 7, received positive news after undergoing tests at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. “He’s improved,” Manager John Farrell said. “He’s not completely cleared but better than he was three days ago.” Farrell said […]

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