I thought this was a bit of interesting information. This chart breaks down what the average Red Sox ticket prices have been this season in games started by each member of the rotation. There isn't a huge flucuation, especially between the last four, but people obviously seem more interested in starts by Beckett and Lester, perhaps even … Continue reading Red Sox Prices, Per Starting Pitcher
Today in Boston Sports Media History – Remembering Ray Fitzgerald
From August 5th, 1982. Ray Fitzgerald Is Dead at 55; Sports Columnist in Boston UPI Ray Fitzgerald, an acclaimed sports columnist for The Boston Globe, died Tuesday at Brigham and Women's Hospital after a long illness. He was 55 years old. Mr. Fitzgerald, a versatile writer, covered many sports for the newspaper for 17 years. … Continue reading Today in Boston Sports Media History – Remembering Ray Fitzgerald
Sox Battered At Fenway
Jon Lester and the Red Sox took a pounding last night at Fenway Park, falling 9-1 to the Indians. After it was stated and speculated all day that Jacoby Ellsbury would get booed in his return to the lineup, Ellsbury actually received a very strong ovation in his first at-bat. Sports talk rado, wrong again. Shocking, I … Continue reading Sox Battered At Fenway
BSMW Trivia – Name That NBA Player
With the news that Shaquille O'Neal has agreed to join the Celtics, he becomes a member of that relatively rare group of NBA players who will have suited up for both the Celtics and Lakers. Between the two franchises, they have won 33 of 64 possible NBA Championships. As far as I can tell, there … Continue reading BSMW Trivia – Name That NBA Player
Sox Fight Through, O’Neal Shaq-ing Up In Boston
Stepping in for the injured Kevin Youkilis, Mike Lowell hit a home run on the first pitch he saw last night, and it was enough for Josh Beckett who cruised through the Indians lineup in a 3-1 win at Fenway Park. The game feature a bench-clearing confrontation after batters from both sides were thrown at. Nearly … Continue reading Sox Fight Through, O’Neal Shaq-ing Up In Boston
A Fans Guide To Surviving The Patriots Media
We're now roughly ten practices into Patriots training camp, have yet to see a preseason game or scrimmage, and yet you might already be sick of hearing about Brady's contract, Burgess' retirement, the franchise's decline or the failure of the team in recent drafts. If it is this bad now, how will it be as … Continue reading A Fans Guide To Surviving The Patriots Media
Sox Rally Falls Short
In a 6-1 hole, the Red Sox rallied for four runs late, but couldn't make it all the way back, falling 6-5to the Cleveland Indians at Fenway. Adrian Beltre hit two home runs for the Red Sox, but John Lackey struggled, giving up all six runs to the Indians in 5 1/3 innings. Get all … Continue reading Sox Rally Falls Short
Red Sox/Indians Series A Deal At Fenway
The Red Sox welcome the Cleveland Indians into Fenway Park tonight for a four game series. Right now, this series looks like a good bargain if you want to make the trip in, with many tickets still selling for below face value on the secondary market. As you can see in the graphic below, tickets … Continue reading Red Sox/Indians Series A Deal At Fenway
Red Sox Walk Off With Two of Three From Detroit
For the second straight day, the Red Sox walked off with a win against the Detroit Tigers. Yesterday however, the win was a relief after Jonathan Papelbon allowed the Tigers to tie the game after Clay Buchholz had been magnificent for eight plus innings. Papelbon allowed the tying runs to score in the top of … Continue reading Red Sox Walk Off With Two of Three From Detroit
Friday Night Megalinkage
Ok, time to do the Friday megalinks. Coming at night again after shuffling between two offices and playing chauffeur. So blogging had to take a back seat for a bit. For the Weekend Viewing Picks, go here to check out what's happening in sports and primetime TV. Time for the links. National USA Today's Mike … Continue reading Friday Night Megalinkage
Boston Sports Media Watch 