Will Middlebrooks ‘Day-to-Day’ After Leaving Game With Back Tightness, Injury Unrelated to Earlier Rib Issue
Will Middlebrooks already dealt with a rib injury this season. Now, he’s dealing with a back issue.
Middlebrooks left Thursday’s game 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, and that the injury suffered Thursday is unrelated to the rib injury Middlebrooks suffered when colliding...
Recap: Everything goes wrong in Francona's return to Fenway
The Sox got trounced against Cleveland, 12-3, in between rain drops at Fenway tonight.
They failed in basically every possible way. The offense was non-existent. David Ortiz slugged a three-run homer to account for the runs. Daniel Nava reached base four times -- two walks, two hits -- and everyone else combined to reach just six times.
Meanwhile, Ryan Dempster pitched just three...
Hello Cleveland II: Reunited and it feels so?
The Guru
Contributing Writer
Terry Francona returns to Fenway Park for the first time as an opposing team's manager tonight. While it may be an emotional return for the former manager, it will be business as usual for this current group of Red Sox.
When asked if there was anything planned for his former manager and cribbage rival second baseman Dustin Pedroia said, "...
Jacoby Ellsbury Remains Red Sox’ Leadoff Hitter for Now, But John Farrell Not Ruling Out Lineup Change
Jacoby Ellsbury is still the Red Sox’ leadoff hitter — for now.
John Farrell said on WEEI’s Salk and Holley Wednesday that Ellsbury will continue to lead off “for the immediate time, right now,” but the Red Sox skipper didn’t rule out making a change if the outfielder continues to struggle at the plate.
“I’m not going to say that that would be the case forever,...
Four Bases: Red Sox 1, White Sox 3
What a hard game to watch, on so many levels. Jose Quintana was-unhittable through six, and then the Red Sox could not cash in on chances in the seventh and eighth innings.
Here are the four bases:
First Base: Surprisingly, the most efficient start for Félix Doubront this year. It was interesting that John Farrell pulled the lefty out after 84 pitches, which could mean that the...
Jacoby Ellsbury May Be Dropped Lower in Red Sox Lineup
Jacoby Ellsbury, near MVP in 2011 and owner of an injury plagued campaign in 2012, may be getting dropped out of the leadoff spot shortly in the Red Sox lineup.
Manager, John Farrell, indicated Ellsbury may lose claim of being the leadoff hitter if he didn’t turn around his rough start to 2013, which won’t help negotiations in Free Agency as Ellsbury’s contract is set to expire...
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...
John Farrell Plans to Ease Andrew Bailey Back Into Full Workload After Closer is Called Up From Pawtucket (Video)
The Red Sox bullpen fell victim to the injury bug over the last few weeks, but it is on its way back to flourishing. Closer Andrew Bailey was activated off of the 15-day DL and Righty Jose De La Torres was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket.
Bailey is 1-0 on the season with five saves and a 1.46 ERA. He has 20 strikeouts in 12 1/3 innings. The righty returns to the Sox’ bullpen for...
Stephen Drew Returns to Lineup As Boston Opens Sox Series in Chicago
John Farrell did some lineup tinkering during the Red Sox’ sweep of the Twins over the weekend, but it will be the usual starting nine that take the field when Boston opens a three-game set against the White Sox on Monday.
Stephen Drew makes his return to the starting lineup after an awkward slide into second base Friday night forced him to miss the final two games of the Minnesota...
Your Morning Dump...where Lackey continues down the comeback trail
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.
Lackey earned the win, his first since April 28, improving to 2-4, lowering his ERA from 4.05 to 3.31. “The record doesn’t indicate or reflect how well he’s pitched,” manager John Farrell said. “Now...
Sox "focused" during delay: Tarp slides!
The Guru
Contributing Writer
The Red Sox and Twins went into a rain delay at 4:30 yesterday afternoon with the Red Sox leading 3-1 in the bottom of the seventh as they looked to sweep the Twinkies in the Twin Cities.
Three hours later, after a Bruins win, a viewing of The Sandlot and Hall of Fame "hitting tips" from Jim Rice on NESN that included using "mom's...
Red Sox-White Sox Preview
Not even a lengthy delay can slow down the Boston Red Sox' run.
No team has been able to stop Jon Lester's streak of winning decisions.
He'll try to become the first Red Sox left-handed starter in 40 seasons to open 7-0 - and help Boston win a sixth in a row - on Monday night against the host Chicago White Sox.
After sitting through a three-hour rain delay in the middle...
Jacoby Ellsbury's day off
Sam Galanis
Contributing Writer
Jacoby Ellsbury didn’t want to sit out during Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Twins, but John Farrell’s plan for the stretch of nine road games that the Sox are currently in the middle of was to give each of his regular starters a day off. With the way Ellsbury been playing lately, he certainly needed a day to regroup.
Ellsbury was on a...
Jacoby Ellsbury Is Red Sox’ Best Leadoff Option, But Lineup Change Could Spark Struggling Outfielder
The 2013 Red Sox pride themselves on working deep into counts and generating baserunners, which makes it rather ironic that their leadoff hitter, Jacoby Ellsbury, isn’t exactly pacing the offense in either department.
Ellsbury, who received his first game off on Sunday, has been struggling at the dish of late, and manager John Farrell could soon find himself with a decision to...
Red Sox’ Successful Road Trip Record Due, in Part, to Strong Bullpen (Video)
The Red Sox haven’t let the road crowds get the best of them. The Sox’ 12-7 road record is tied with the Yankees (also 12-7) for the best in the AL.
Even with an lineup struggling with injuries, the Sox have managed a 3-1 record on their most recent road trip. Manager John Farrell has an idea why his team has been so successful on the road, and it has to do with depth in the...
Will Middlebrooks’ Surprising Sacrifice Bunt a Testament to Red Sox’ Ability to Adapt, Focus on Task at Hand
The Red Sox aren’t above adapting on the fly.
Will Middlebrooks smacked a bases-clearing double in the ninth inning of Thursday’s game to lift the Red Sox to a 4-3 win over the Rays. He stepped up to the plate in the 10th inning of Friday’s game with a chance to play hero again, and he bunted.
Middlbrooks, who dug in with runners at first and second and no outs, dropped down...
Andrew Bailey Accepting of Red Sox Decision Sending Him to Pawtucket, Will Be ‘Ready to Go’ Monday (Video)
Andrew Bailey has that closer mentality when it comes to pitching. He didn’t want to have any rehab outings after recovering from a biceps strain. He wanted to get sent right back into the fires of major league baseball.
John Farrell and the Red Sox overruled him on that, however, instead choosing to send the closer to Triple-A Pawtucket for one game on Satuday to make sure that...
Keeping the faith
Sam Galanis
Contributing Writer
Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images
As a fan, when your team is 2-9 in the last 11 games, it’s hard not to think, “Trade them all!” Then, you remember that the team actually has people in charge of doing that, and that’s probably what they’re thinking as well in bad times. But obviously they don’t do it. In fact, John Farrell didn’t...
David Ortiz Appears to Be ‘Over’ Oblique Strain, Back to Full Strength (Video)
Since his 27-game hitting streak was snapped last Wednesday, David Ortiz has struggled at the plate.
Starting that night against the Twins, Ortiz proceeded to go 1-for-17 over four games, dropping his average more than 80 points (to .333) before manager John Farrell gave him a night off on Sunday. Big Papi went just 1-for-4 in his return to the lineup on Tuesday, but that one hit...
Big Papi adding injury to insults
Sam Galanis
Contributing Writer
Criticism from the media doesn’t affect the way David Ortiz plays. A sore oblique, however, is a different story. And Big Papi revealed last night that that’s the reason for his week-long slump.
AP Photo/Charles Krupa
John Farrell said that Ortiz’s bench time during Sunday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays was just a routine day off...
John Farrell Aware of David Ortiz Injury, Slugger Anticipates Return to Pre-Injury Form Soon (Video)
David Ortiz didn’t look like an injured man in the first inning of Tuesday’s Red Sox-Rays matchup. The slugger pulled a high inside fastball into the right field seats for a three-run homer, but ESPN.com reports that he has been battling a sore oblique muscle for the last few games. Ortiz says he should be feeling better and hitting again soon.
Red Sox manager John Farrell confirmed...
Victorino heads to hospital after collision with RF wall
According to Rob Bradford of WEEI,Boston Red Sox outfielder Shane Victorino headed to Mass General Hospital after Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Victorino hurt himself after trying to rob a home run in the fourth inning. He is getting his ribs and back examined by doctors and according to manager John Farrell, Victorino could be ready to return to the lineup on...
Four Bases: Blue Jays 12, Red Sox 4
No matter how hard they try to right the ship, it continues to be going in the wrong direction.
The Red Sox are now 2-8 in their last 10, and first place is now above them and rather than at their level.
Here are the four bases:
First Base: It was like Ryan Dempster’s start could never really get started. He did not allow a run in the first, yes, but Edwin Encarncion was still...
Red Sox’ Recent Struggles Show ‘Leveling Out of Baseball,’ Not Result of Lack of Preparation (Video)
With a 5-2 loss to the Twins on Thursday, the Red Sox lost sole possession of first place in the American League East for the first time since Opening Day. It was Boston’s third straight defeat — all at home — and its sixth in the last seven games.
Manager John Farrell sat down with Tom Caron during Friday Night Fenway before the Sox opened their series with the Blue Jays to...
Blue Jays Still Battling Injuries, Inconsistency Heading Into Series Against Red Sox
About a month after Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos “traded” manager John Farrell to Boston last winter, Anthopoulos surprised many by hiring John Gibbons as Farrell’s replacement. Gibbons had managed Toronto from 2004-08 and had a 305-305 record, when Anthopoulos was the team’s assistant GM.
Gibbons was the third-winningest manager in team history but never led...
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