Amalie Benjamin has Josh Beckett, Jason Bay and Jacoby Ellsbury leading the Sox to a much needed 8-2 road win over the Kansas City Royals. Michael Silverman has Beckett returning to form as the Red Sox ace last night. Sean McAdam has Beckett bringing his 'A' game last night. Jeff Goldberg has Jason Bay leading the … Continue reading Beckett, Sox Right Ship
Sox Stall in K.C.
We've got a summertime post from Kevin Henkin over on the BSMW Full Court Press. He has a look at Paul Pierce making the news this week, and whether its an issue that the Celtics captain was out at 3am in Las Vegas. The Red Sox new-look offense stumbled in Kansas City last night, as they … Continue reading Sox Stall in K.C.
Back To Their Winning Ways
Nick Cafardo has the Red Sox regaining their confidence with a weekend sweep of the A's. Joe Haggerty has the Sox able to salvage the homestand with the sweep of Oakland. Jeff Horrigan says that energy returned to the Red Sox this weekend and it showed on the field. Jeff Goldberg has Dice-K's pitching and Jed Lowrie's … Continue reading Back To Their Winning Ways
Charlie Pierce on Manny, Red Sox, Media
I'm pretty sure Charlie Pierce has a big fat BINGO with his Slate article on the Manny Ramiriez trade: Who's crazier, Manny Ramirez or the Bostonians who grew to despise him? After taking on Peter Gammons' contention that Manny has done more damage to the game than Mark McGwire, Pierce, without excusing Manny's behaviour and actions … Continue reading Charlie Pierce on Manny, Red Sox, Media
Friday Megalinks
Ken from the Fang's Bites blog here with your Friday Megalinks. Let's not further delay and get to them. As always, we begin with the Weekend Viewing Picks. This weekend is like the calm before the storm as next weekend, the Olympics in Communist China begin and the PGA Championship will be underway. This weekend, … Continue reading Friday Megalinks
Maybe Mae for MLB TV?
Ever since Hazel Mae departed from NESN at the end of June there have been rumors about where she might end up next. Comcast SportsNet and WBZ-TV have both been floated out there as possibilities. Today in Streets and Smith's Sports Business Daily we read: MLB execs still are not talking about talent acquisitions for … Continue reading Maybe Mae for MLB TV?
It’s The Bay State Now
So who are they going to kick around now? The Boston sports media lost their favorite whipping boy yesterday when the Red Sox gave Manny Ramirez to the Dodgers, and traded Brandon Moss and Craig Hanson to the Pirates for Jason Bay, who has some might big shoes to fill in the Red Sox lineup. There's … Continue reading It’s The Bay State Now
Special “All Access” Covers Tippett’s Hall Induction
From Kraft Sports Productions: A four-day celebration honoring Andre Tippett’s induction into to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which began with a raucous sendoff from fans at Patriots Training Camp on Wednesday, will conclude with a special “Patriots All Access” Saturday night at 10 p.m. on WCVB, when Kraft Sports Productions airs “A Call … Continue reading Special “All Access” Covers Tippett’s Hall Induction
Trade Rumor Links
Here are the links you'll need to keep up with the latest MLB trade rumors, including the latest on the Manny Ramirez situation: ESPN MLB Trade Deadline Blog SI.com Trade report blog Ken Rosenthal's FOX Sports MLB Blog Boston Globe Extra Bases Boston Herald Clubhouse Insider You'll get a headache trying to keep up with … Continue reading Trade Rumor Links
Bye Bye Manny?
We'll know by the end of the workday today whether Manny Ramirez will be with the Red Sox for the rest of the season, or if his act will be taken elsewhere. Sean McAdam has been in front of the rumored three way deal with the Marlins and Pirates and makes his report on the … Continue reading Bye Bye Manny?
Boston Sports Media Watch 