Category: Morning Links

Adam Reilly on his Media Log blog talks with Boston Herald sports editor Hank Hryniewicz, who has the following to say about his paper's posting for an NFL writer: "That posting is for Rob Bradford's spot," Hryniewicz tells the Phoenix. "I reserve the right to change my mind, of course, but the best guy I see … Continue reading Tomase Likely To Move To Sox Beat

Daisuke Matsuzaka only needed 99 pitches to make it into the eighth inning last night, a sharp contrast to some of his previous starts. J.D. Drew and Mike Lowell helped power the offense, and the result was a 4-2 Red Sox win in Seattle. Michael Silverman has the trio above straightening themselves out and getting the … Continue reading Dice-K Efficient In Sox Win

Jon Lester and Jonathan Papelbon combined for the shutout last night, as the Sox finally picked up a road win, 4-0 over the lowly Seattle Mariners. Gordon Edes has Lester stepping up his game in front of his home town fans - a place he had struggled at in the past. Michael Silverman has Jason Varitek … Continue reading Lester Pitches Sox To Road Win

Not exactly the start they wanted for the second half of the season. Gordon Edes has the details of yet another late inning bullpen meltdown dooming the Red Sox. Searching for a positive, Michael Silverman points out that no one got hurt for the Red Sox during the series. Sean McAdam has Tim Wakefield and the … Continue reading Sox Swept In LA

Big Papi hit Pawtucket last night, drawing a huge crowd to see the Red Sox AAA affiliate. Ortiz did not disappoint, hitting a home run in the fourth inning to reward those who had come to see the Red Sox slugger in his first rehab appearance. Baxter Holmes has Ortiz happy to be able to … Continue reading Big Papi hits Pawtucket

The World Champion Boston Celtics took their first hit yesterday, as free agent reserve forward James Posey opted to sign with the New Orleans Hornets. Marc J. Spears says that Posey wanted to come back to Boston, and the Celtics wanted him back, but it came down to security at this point in his career. … Continue reading Posey Hits The Big Easy Button

It was quite a night at Yankee Stadium, one which didn't end until after 1:30 am ET. Gordon Edes recaps the AL's 4-3 15 inning victory over the NL in the All Star game last night, in which J.D. Drew was named MVP. Rob Bradford has a look at an All Star game for the … Continue reading Epic All Star Game Goes To AL

As reported last week on Scott's Shots, Rob Bradford and Michael Felger will be joining the all new WEEI.com. Here is the official Entercom Press release: WEEI.com Snares Noted Sports Journalists Michael Felger, Rob Bradford to Head Up Major Re-Launch of its Website Boston (July 15, 2008) — In a major development reflecting the growing influence … Continue reading Bradford, Felger to WEEI Official

As promised, here is the other side of the coin from yesterday's results, the ten Boston sports media personalities with the highest (lowest) disapproval percentage. Not many surprises here, though I'm mildly surprised that Tony Massarotti made it into the bottom 10 here. His column insulting Patriots fans really damaged him in this poll. John … Continue reading Approval Ratings – Top Ten Disapproves

The Red Sox beat the Orioles 2-1 at Fenway Park yesterday, closing out the pre-All Star Break portion of the schedule by moving into first place by a half game over the Tampa Bay Rays. Amalie Benjamin has Daisuke Matsuzaka with a typical frustrating, yet victorious outing. Jeff Horrigan has the Sox finding themselves in … Continue reading Sox Hit Break In First