Koji Uehara Whacks Shane Victorino When Outfielder Isn’t Paying Attention During Dugout High Fives (Animation)
Koji Uehara has quickly won over Red Sox fans this year by his excitable style on the mound in addition to his effectiveness there.
On Wednesday, he endeared himself to Red Sox Nation even further with a 1-2-3 inning in Chicago, followed by his routine of dishing out a high five to everyone in the dugout. However, Shane Victorino wasn’t paying close enough attention for Uehara’s...
Red Sox' Shane Victorino out with hamstring injury
Boston Red Sox outfielder Shane Victorino exited last night's contest against the Chicago White Sox in the sixth inning after sustaining a hamstring injury. Victorino is out of the team's Tuesday lineup, and it's not clear if the ailment will require a trip to the disabled list.
Following last night's game, Victorino expressed frustration to reporters -- including...
Shane Victorino Exits Game in Sixth Inning With Apparent Injury
Shane Victorino missed a couple of games recently with a back issue. Red Sox fans are hoping that he didn’t experience a setback on Monday night.
The Red Sox outfielder left the game against the White Sox in the sixth inning. In the top of the inning, he squibbed a grounder to third and beat out the throw for an infield hit. However, he did not appear to injure himself on the play...
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...
Hey, umps: Don't make Big Papi wait
The Red Sox were leading the Twins 3-1 heading into the bottom of the seventh inning on Sunday, when the heavens opened up above Target Field and the rain came down. With a Monday night game in Chicago, the Red Sox were certainly hoping the delay would be brief -- or the game would be called.
Well, two hours later after the delay began, the teams were still being held hostage by...
David Ortiz Incredulous Red Sox-Twins Game Not Called After Two-Hour Rain Delay (Photo)
The Red Sox were leading the Twins 3-1 heading into the bottom of the seventh inning on Sunday, when the heavens opened up above Target Field and the rain came down. Two hours later, the teams were still being held hostage by Mother Nature, waiting to hear if they would get a chance to resume play.
David Ortiz is tired of waiting around.
The Red Sox designated hitter tweeted his...
Jacoby Ellsbury Gets First Game Off As Red Sox Attempt to Sweep Twins
If the Red Sox hope to sweep the Twins, they’re going to have to do it without Jacoby Ellsbury — at least from the start of the game.
Ellsbury is getting his first time off of the 2013 season. The Red Sox center fielder has played every inning for the team this year. Shane Victorino will bat lead off in Ellsbury’s place and play center field.
Taking Ellsbury out of the lineup...
Shane Victorino Critical to Boston Red Sox Success
While not the flashiest signing of this past off-season, Shane Victorino has been a terrific pickup for the Boston Red Sox. The 10-year veteran was signed to a 3-year, 39...The post Shane Victorino Critical to Boston Red Sox Success appeared first on Bohemian Baseball.
Pedro Ciriaco, Ryan Lavarnway Get Starts Saturday Night Against Minnesota as Red Sox Battle Banged Up Lineup
The Red Sox look to continue their positive momentum and pick up their fourth straight win on Saturday night against the Minnesota Twins.
The Sox are banged up in a number of ways with Shane Victorino with a back injury and short stop Stephen Drew out after also sustaining a back injury Friday night in Boston’s extra-inning win over the Twins. Pedro Ciricao gets the starting...
Shane Victorino’s Aggressive Play in Outfield Draws Comparisons to Bryce Harper (Video)
Shane Victorino is not afraid to sacrifice his body in order to track down fly ball in right field. Unfortunately for the Red Sox, Victorino’s body has indeed taken a beating this season.
The right fielder tweaked his back while running into the outfield wall Thursday night in Tampa Bay, an injury he says is unrelated to back troubles that caused him to miss nine games earlier...
Shane Victorino’s Shoe Addiction ‘Getting So Bad,’ According to Former Teammate Vance Worley
Shane Victorino and Vance Worley didn’t just share a clubhouse in Philadelphia. They shared an addition.
Don’t worry, though. It’s a healthy addiction, all things considered, and it’s one that each big leaguer battles with today. Worley, who now pitches for the Twins after three seasons with the Phillies, and Victorino both have a strong passion for shoes.
“He’s a big...
Backed-out Mauer, Victorino sit Twins-Sox opener
Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer has a stiff back, keeping him out of the lineup for the series opener against Boston.
Manager Ron Gardenhire said before Friday's game that Mauer woke up in the morning with discomfort. Gardenhire said Mauer could be available to catch in an emergency if Ryan Doumit were also hurt and that he hopes Mauer will be able to play Saturday.
Mauer...
Game 42: Red Sox at Twins - Twin Cities tussle
Ben Whitehead
Contributing Writer
It was a good start to the nine-game road trip for the Boston Red Sox (24-17), who took two of three at Tampa Bay and open up a three-game weekend series in Minnesota tonight. The Sox lost three of four at home to the Twins (18-19) last week and will look to avoid losing the season series by sweeping this series at Target Field. Red Sox Nation has...
Red Sox-Twins Live: Shane Victorino, Mike Napoli Out of Lineup As Sox Kick Off Series With Twins
5:40 p.m.: Shane Victorino and outfield walls just aren’t getting along lately.
Victorino crashed into the right-field wall at Tropicana Field on Thursday, just four days after he experienced a violent collision with the right-field wall at Fenway Park. Victorino’s back, which he had problems with earlier this season, started to tighten up a bit after Thursday’s collision,...
MASH Unit: Victorino, Bailey, Hanrahan
The Guru
Contributing Writer
Shane Victorino has made some fantastic plays in the outfield this season. Unfortunately, some have been in the "Fred Lynn-crashes into-the-wall-again" variety.
Victorino made two great catches in the bottom of the eighth inning in last nights 4-3 Red Sox comeback win when he robbed Jose Labaton of a sure double then tracked down a drive from...
3 Stars of the game: Game 41
Ryan MacLeod
Contributing Writer
It looked like the Red Sox were not going to take the series in Tampa until Will Middlebrooks came through for the team in the top of the ninth inning to blow Rodney's save opportunity and give the Red Sox the 4-3 win. Here are the 3 stars of the game:
Star 3: Shane Victorino
The Red Sox were held to 4 hits tonight in their win, making Victorino...
3 Stars of the Game: Game 40
Ryan Macleod
Contributing Writer
The losing streak is over, and its all because the Red Sox bats finally woke up. Well Jon Lester also pitched well but the real reason the Red Sox was their ability to finally produce at the plate. This was a critical win for the team seeing as they will look to win the series tomorrow, something that did not look likely before tonight's game...
Vote Red Sox for MLB All-Star Game Up to 35 Times for Chance to Win Signed Jersey, Other Prizes
Voting for the 2013 All-Star Game is underway, and the Red Sox are encouraging fans to get out the vote in support of the team.
Fans who vote the maximum of 35 times can also be entered to win a signed jersey by a Red Sox All-Star, as well as tickets to a game and a chance to meet and greet the All-Star player. Voting is underway at http://redsox.com/vote.
Red Sox Nation is also...
Shane Victorino Back in Lineup As Red Sox Look to Get Back on Winning Track in Tampa Bay
Shane Victorino is one tough guy. Just two days after being sent to the hospital to have X-rays on his ribs after a nasty collision with Fenway’s low right field wall, he’s already back in the lineup, ready to go.
Victorino got the benefit of an off day on Monday to get his health in order, and that’s something that could help the Red Sox as a whole. After winning just two...
It's harder if you're stupid
John Wayne once said, "Life is hard."
Shane Victorino sure found out how hard it can be to play right field at Fenway yesterday.
Man did he hit the wall hard and if you missed the open letter to him, it's a must read. Word on the street is that he will be playing on Tuesday with the Red Sox having an off day on Monday. I think we all thought for sure that he would...
Red Sox OF Shane Victorino OK after collision
The Boston Red Sox received a scare yesterday when Shane Victorino collided with the outfield wall. While he went down after the hard impact and was ultimately removed from the game, the Red Sox believe the outfielder will be OK, according to Julian Benbow of The Boston Globe.
In the fourth inning of yesterday's contest against the Toronto Blue Jays, Victorino collided with...
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...
Video: Shane Victorino injuried on Blue Jays homer
Shane Victorino typically plays center field but he was patrolling right field Sunday when Emillio Bonofacio hit a home run off of Ryan Dempster. Victorino clearly did not know where he was and ran into the right field wall hard ending up on the ground.
The Blue Jays bullpen immediately jumped up to check on Victorino who ended up getting a ride to the hospital a few innings later...
Shane Victorino Getting Ribs, Back Checked Out at Hospital After Crashing Into Right-Field Wall
Knowing Boston’s appreciation for players who are “dirt dogs,” Shane Victorino probably made a lot of fans on Sunday.
Victorino crashed into the right-field fence while trying to rob Toronto’s Emilio Bonifacio of a home run in the fourth inning. The play left Victorino laying on the ground in pain, but he got back to his feet and stayed in the game until manager John Farrell...
Shane Victorino crashed hard into the wall on a home run (GIF)
Shane Victorino went to the hospital on Sunday to have his ribs and back examined after he crashed into the right field wall at Fenway Park trying to catch a home run ball.
Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Emilio Bonifacio hit a bomb to right field with a man on in the top of the fourth inning against the Boston Red Sox. Victorino, who was playing right, raced back to try making...
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