The three stooges: Who's hurting the Sox
Sam Galanis
Contributing Writer
The Red Sox may be in first place in the AL East, but the team obviously still has its problems. Pitching is spotty, hitting is spotty, and there are definitely some players who aren’t playing like they’re on the best team in the division. Here are three Sox who really need to clean up their act:
Will Middlebrooks
AP Photo/David Banks
Middlebrooks...
Red Sox catcher David Ross air mails throw to second base
You would think that Boston Red Sox catcher David Ross would be able to throw to second base after probably doing thousands of times before.
Well, you would be wrong and the below blooper is an instant classic.
Check out the below GIF of Ross attempting to throw to second base against the Tampa Bay Rays back on Wednesday:
(Courtesy of The Nosebleeds)
RIGHT ON TARGET
Red Sox catcher airmails throw to second
Nailed it. [Gifulmination] The post Nice throw, David Ross appeared first on The Nosebleeds.
Jose Iglesias Is Back In Tonight's Lineup
Well, Jose Iglesias did not "ride the pine" very long. Manager John Farrell has re-inserted the defensive (and now offensive) whiz in the Red Sox lineup. Iglesias will hit ninth and play third base—one day after the return of Will Middlebrooks. Mike Napoli returns to first base after taking Monday off, and David Ross will spell the red-hot Jarrod Saltalamacchia behind...
Jason Varitek Proving to Be Valuable Tool in Scouting, Catcher Development (Video)
“Special assistant” jobs are often figurehead positions in major league front offices, but the role that Jason Varitek has taken on with the Red Sox is anything but.
The longtime Boston catcher and captain has played a large part in not only working with Jarrod Saltalamacchia and David Ross, but also in identifying young talent. The Red Sox will utilize Varitek’s scouting expertise...
Victorino, Middlebrooks to DL as Sox make slew of roster moves
Before Friday night's game against the Indians, the Red Sox made a slew of roster moves that will slightly alter the look of the team over the next couple of weeks. Catcher David Ross was activated from the 7-day disabled list and infielder Jose Iglesias and pitcher Alfredo Aceves were called up from AAA Pawtucket, replacing Ryan Lavarnway (optioned to AAA), Shane Victorino ...
Victorino, Middlebrooks Sent to DL; Ross Activated
After a series of successive injuries, the Red Sox made six roster moves Friday to add some health to the active roster.
The big ones are that Shane Victorino (hamstring) and Will Middlebrooks (lower back) were placed on the 15-Day Disabled List. Victorino left Monday’s game in Chicago after running out to right field, and the 32-year-old missed a week earlier in the season with...
MASH Unit: Middlebrooks day-day, Victorino hopes to avoid DL, Ross on rehab, Morales sharp
The Guru
Contributing Writer
Will Middlebrooks left Thursday’s 12-3 loss with lower back spasms following an at-bat in the fourth inning. Red Sox manager John Farrell said after the game that Middlebrooks is day-to-day. Middlebrooks seemed to have "tweaked" something Wednesday night in Chicago. He’s now 2-for-19 over his last five games, and his season average is...
Red Sox David Ross to make rehab start today
David Ross has been on the 7-day disabled list - designed exclusively for concussion - since May 12th. It looks like he may finally be making some progress, though. Ross is expected to start for the Red Sox Double-A affiliate in Portland, Maine. The start will be part of a rehab assignment designed to test Ross' recovery and determine if there are any lingering affects from...
David Ross Cleared for Baseball Activities
Photo Courtesy of CSNNE
John Farrell said that David Ross is well on his way back, according to Maureen Mullen CSNNE. Ross, who has been on the 7-day concussion disabled list since May 12, has started throwing and hitting off a tee, according to CSNNE. Ross also did 30 minutes on a bike with no return of the symptoms, and Farrell is looking to increase the intensity of the workouts...
Ross to the DL, Lavarnway to the roster
Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images
Sam Galanis
Contributing Writer
The last thing the Red Sox need is for a big hitter to be injured, but alas, David Ross is going to need a seven-day stint on the disabled list for a concussion. Ryan Lavarnway has been called up to the 25-man roster from Triple-A Pawtucket.
Ross said that foul balls to the face mask off of Toronto’s Colby...
Ross To 7-Day DL; Lavarnway Recalled
I missed this yesterday since I was busy celebrating Mother's Day but wanted to pass it along.
The Boston Red Sox today placed catcher David Ross on the seven-day concussion disabled list. To fill his spot on the 25-man roster, catcher Ryan Lavarnway was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket.
Executive Vice President/General Manager Ben Cherington made the announcements...
Boston Red Sox Recall Ryan Lavarnway, Disable David Ross
The Boston Red Sox have had to place catcher David Ross on the 7-day disabled list with concussion symptoms. To take his place on the active roster Boston has recalled catcher Ryan Lavarnway. Concussions are tricky and there is no true time-table for Ross’ return.
The post Boston Red Sox Recall Ryan Lavarnway, Disable David Ross appeared first on FFLockerRoom | NFL News | MLB...
Red Sox's Ross put on concussion DL
The Red Sox have placed catcher David Ross on the seven-day concussion disabled list and recalled catcher Ryan Lavarnway from Triple-A.
Boston made the moves Sunday.
Ross sustained the injury in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Toronto. He's hitting .209 with four homers and five RBIs in 15 games.
The 25-year-old Lavarnway is up with the Red Sox for the second time this season....
David Ross Placed on Seven-Day Concussion Disabled List, Ryan Lavarnway Recalled From Pawtucket
Ryan Lavarnway will spend a week with the big league club.
David Ross suffered a concussion during Saturday afternoon’s matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays. In the ninth inning he took two straight foul balls directly off his mask. Ross was placed on the seven-day concussion disabled list.
Lavarnway will take his place on the 25-man roster. Lavarnway spent April 25-27 with the Red...
Will Middlebrooks Back From Run in With Ross
Will Middlebrooks, the third base middle-of-the-order bat for the Boston Red Sox, was removed in the seventh inning of Tuesday’s game after colliding with backup catcher, David Ross.
Middlebrooks, who has developed a reputation for being injury prone in his young career, stayed in the game immediately after the collision (Ross left immediately) in the fifth inning, but eventually...
Will Middlebrooks, David Ross Makes First Starts Since Collision As Red Sox Look to Salvage Series Split
The Red Sox will get their starting third baseman back Thursday night, as Will Middlebrooks is scheduled to get the start after sitting out Wednesday’s contest with lingering soreness from his collision with David Ross. Ross will also be back in the lineup in the series finale, allowing Red Sox Nation to breathe a collective sigh of relief that both injuries turned out to be minor...
Game 34: Twins at Red Sox - Web(by) Gem on tap?
Ben Whitehead
Contributing Writer
After colliding on a foul ball catch, both Will Middlebrooks (right side pain) and David Ross (left quad bruise) take the night off as the Boston Red Sox (21-12) look to somehow get things going after losing four of their last five. The Sox take on the Minnesota Twins (14-15) in Game 3 of this four-game set at Fenway Park. The teams split the first...
Your Morning Dump...where another day, another injury for the Red Sox
Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline. Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump.
According to Red Sox manager John Farrell, both David Ross and Will Middlebrooks were classified as day-to-day after leaving the Sox’ 6-1 loss to the Twins early Tuesday night. Middlebrooks (right side...
David Ross Says Leg Is ‘A Little Sore’ After Collision With Will Middlebrooks
It appears that David Ross won’t be out for long after injuring his leg during a collision with third baseman Will Middlebrooks on Tuesday night.
Pete Abraham caught up with the Red Sox backup catcher, who said he could probably play if he played a different position. The Red Sox listed Ross’ injury as a left quad contusion.
“Obviously I’m a little sore, but I think I just...
Red Sox' Will Middlebrooks, David Ross exit with injuries
They both tried to stay in the game, but ultimately, Will Middlebrooks and David Ross had to exit last night's game against the Minnesota Twins. Middlebrooks and Ross collided on an attempt to catch a shallow foul pop-up. Middlebrooks made the catch, but it may have come at the expense of both his and Ross' bodies.
Alex Speier of WEEI says Ross stayed in the game...
MASH Unit: Two more Sox fall down, go boom
The Guru
Contributing Writer
Add a couple more names to the growing list of the battered and the broken.
Red Sox catcher David Ross (left quad) and third baseman Will Middlebrooks (right side) both left Tuesday night’s 6-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins after colliding near the visitors dugout. Both are described as day-to-day. Not sure why, but I had a Beltre/Ellsbury flashback...
MASH Unit: Two more Sox fall down, go boom
The Guru
Contributing Writer
Add a couple more names to the growing list of the battered and the broken.
Red Sox catcher David Ross (left quad) and third baseman Will Middlebrooks (right side) both left Tuesday night’s 6-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins after colliding near the visitors dugout. Both are described as day-to-day. Not sure why, but I had a Beltre/Ellsbury flashback...
MASH Unit: Two more Sox fall down, go boom
The Guru
Contributing Writer
Add a couple more names to the growing list of the battered and the broken.
Red Sox catcher David Ross (left quad) and third baseman Will Middlebrooks (right side) both left Tuesday night’s 6-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins after colliding near the visitors dugout. Both are described as day-to-day. Not sure why, but I had a Beltre/Ellsbury flashback...
Red Sox Must Fight Through Current Rash of Injuries to Prove Status as True Contenders in American League
It’s impossible to keep a full 25-man baseball team healthy for a full 162-game season. It just can’t be done. With only about a dozen off days over the course of six months, players are bound to go down with pulled hamstrings or muscle tightness — and that’s if you’re lucky. The mark of a great team is one that is not derailed by these injuries, but rather fights through...
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