The Red Sox have re-signed relief pitcher Matt Albers to a one-year $1.075 million contract. Let's hope it is the first half Matt Albers and not the second half Matt Albers that will pitch for Boston next season.

Just ahead of the Thursday night deadline to tender contracts to arbitration eligible players, I thought I should take my first (and possibly last) look through the Crystal Ball at Oriole reliever Matt Albers. Before the 2010 season, I was still a supporter of Albers. I loved his stuff and thought he would eventually learn to control it. I was wrong. After a horrid April, I was the...

Orioles fans are wondering if Matt Albers, based on his last few outings, has finally turned himself into a decent relief pitcher.I was strongly on the Albers bandwagon at the beginning of the season but have since jumped off. My analysis at this point is that while Albers has very good stuff, he can't throw it for strikes. When he takes a little off to improve his control, he...

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. CSNNE: Francona: Albers didn't pitch as bad as his line suggests Correct me if I am wrong, when a reliever comes in and does not record an out, gives up 3 hits, 2 walks and is credited...

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. Last winter, though, Albers paid more attention to his nutrition upon returning to his offseason home in Houston. He reported to Orioles camp at a listed weight of 205 pounds. The result: He shaved one run off...

Matt Albers is the latest name thrown into the Sox bullpen search merry-go-round: The Red Sox are considering reliever Matt Albers as a depth signing, reports Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe.  We've seen Boston linked to most high-profile relievers, but Albers would likely be signed cheaply. Albers, 28 in January, posted a 4.52 ERA, 5.8 K/9, 4.0 BB...

According to a tweet from Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe, Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein is refuting a report that the team has released reliever Matt Albers. CSNNE.com’s Maureen Mullen originally reported that the Sox had let Albers go so that he could pitch in Japan, but according to Epstein, the right-hander is still battling for a spot in Boston’s bullpen...

According to a source close to Maureen Mullen, the Boston Red Sox have released right-handed pitcher Matt Albers to allow him to play in Japan. The Red Sox signed Albers in mid-December 2010 after he was non-tendered by the Baltimore Orioles earlier in the month. Albers, 27, was 5-3 with a 4.52 ERA in 62 relief appearances for the Orioles in 2010. Albers had a split contract that...

The Red Sox insisted throughout Matt Albers' struggles that they would not shy away from him, and that he remained a piece of the puzzle. Although it is a very small sample, Albers' recent work has given them some hope that patience has paid off. Albers, who gave up an astounding 23 runs in just 17 innings at one point, has thrown three scoreless, hitless innings over his...

The Boston Red Sox today signed right-handed pitcher Matt Albers to a one-year contract through the 2011 season.  Additionally, the club sent infielder/outfielder Eric Patterson to the San Diego Padres, completing the December 6 trade in which the Red Sox acquired first baseman Adrian Gonzalez. The announcement was made by Executive Vice President/General Manager Theo Epstein...

Matt Albers owned the middle innings for the Red Sox this week, pitching four more scoreless innings. In three appearances, Albers allowed a total of three hits over four innings out of the bullpen, and is this week's pick for Amica Pitcher of the Week. The 28-year-old right-hander from Houston has not allowed a run since June 1, a streak lasting 8 1/3 innings out of the bullpen...

When an established, important hitter goes into a slump, it's customary to give him a day off against a tough pitcher. Perhaps dropping him in the order for a game or two can help. However, teams don't completely run away from those guys. The same mindset is a bit more difficult with relievers. Their slumps are incredibly glaring and sticking with a swooning late-inning arm...

Matt Albers has been a valuable member of the Red Sox bullpen for most of this season. He's struggled a bit recently, though, but none of those struggles have ended as badly as Saturday. Albers came on in relief of Tim Wakefield in the sixth inning and was charged with five earned runs while only recording one out. But despite the disappointing effort, Albers is remaining confident...

A few weeks ago, when Matt Albers began to struggle, Red Sox manager Terry Francona insisted upon his desire to stick with his once-dominant right-hander. While Albers continues to get hit hard, Francona remains hopeful that one of the stalwarts of the bullpen for the season's first four months can rediscover his form. "Sometimes, for whatever reason, you go through ruts...

The Red Sox aren't wasting any time this offseason following their week of big-splash acquisitions, as they are reportedly already building their bullpen for next season.

This was a difficult week to find any positives in the Red Sox pitching staff, but Matt Albers provided at least one reason for optimism. Alberts, who posted a forgettable August in which he posted a 12.34 earned run average in 11 appearances, has shown signs of a turnaround. The right-handed reliever appeared in three games this week, allowing no hits or runs in three innings of...

The Boston Red Sox have avoided salary arbitration with Matt Albers as they've signed him to a one-year deal. They have also non-tendered Rich Hill. And as expected the Red Sox tendered contracts to Alfredo Aceves, Daniel Bard, Franklin Morales, Mike Aviles, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jed Lowrie and Jarrod Saltalamacchia. I full expect that Hill will be given a minor league deal...

The Red Sox obtaining Matt Albers marks the beginning of their bullpen makeover. If you meander on over to Baseball-Reference.com to look at Matt Albers stats, there's nothing there that'll wow you about his game. He looks like an average...

The Red Sox looked like they were in the driver's seat until the 8th inning last night when Tito opted to go with Matt Albers over Daniel Bard. His outing when like this: single, single, walk, walk in a run, double, error by Lowrie, replaced by Morales. Albers ended up being tagged for 6 runs (5 earned), and the Cubs put up 8 runs in the 8th inning. A couple of game notes...

One of the few bright spots for the Red Sox during their 0-6 start, righty Matt Albers was placed on the 15-day disabled list prior to Friday's game with a strained right lat muscle.

The Boston Red Sox have several pitching personnel decisions to make before finalizing their 25-man roster for Opening Day. It could be possible that they could trade one of their pitchers. According to a source close to Alex Speier of WEEI, the Sox have received interest in some of their pitchers. The team has Matt Albers and Dennys Reyes on the 40-man roster, but they aren't guaranteed...

Right-hander Matt Albers' rehab continued on Tuesday with two scoreless innings for Triple-A Pawtucket, his second and final outing before he's to rejoin the Red Sox. He allowed one hit and struck out one.

Matt Albers will make an appearance with Triple-A Pawtucket on Sunday as he continues his rehab from a strained lat muscle.

Red Sox reliever Matt Albers ticked off Orioles fans and his former teammates on July 8 -- you know, Friday night fight night -- with a few furious fist-pumps while striking out four Orioles in two innings of garbage time.

Every morning, well most mornings and sometimes in the afternoon, 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. In a bit of offseason bookkeeping, the Red Sox tendered contracts to seven arbitration-eligible players Monday night, signed one other to a one-year contract...