Ben Cherington's first season as Red Sox GM has been rocky, but it's pretty safe to say that we can place the signing of Cody Ross into his "win" column. The outfielder, on a one-year, $3 million contract had a game-winning three-run home run in the bottom of the ninth last night to give the … Continue reading Week Wrap: Ross, Ainge Big Winners, Cappelletti Retires
Red Sox blow out White Sox, Ortiz to DL
Led by slugger Cody Ross' two three-run home runs the Red Sox powered over the White Sox 10-1 Wednesday night at Fenway Park. Felix Doubront picked up his tenth win of the season, which is the same number as Jon Lester and Josh Beckett combined. Jacoby Ellsbury continued his strong play since his return as … Continue reading Red Sox blow out White Sox, Ortiz to DL
Youkilis returns to Fenway, Ortiz injured
Monday was a busy day in the world of Boston sports, led by the return of Kevin Youkilis to Fenway Park. The Red Sox won the game 5-1 over the White Sox as a result of Adrian Gonzalez' three-run home run in the eighth inning. The big story of the game was on the home … Continue reading Youkilis returns to Fenway, Ortiz injured
BREAKING: Red Sox Not Very Good
The brave and fearless Dan Shaughnessy informs us this morning that the Boston Red Sox are not a very good baseball team, and for this incredible insight, he is lauded on both morning shows today and on Twitter. Thanks Dan, where would we be without that amazing insight? Injuries or not, the entire Red Sox … Continue reading BREAKING: Red Sox Not Very Good
The Yankees Are Coming! (Is Anyone Excited?)
The Red Sox return to Fenway Park after a dreadful road trip to finish out the first half of the season with a four game series with the AL East-leading New York Yankees. Boston currently sits 7.5 games behind the Yankees. Red Sox need to get well soon - Gordon Edes says that the Red … Continue reading The Yankees Are Coming! (Is Anyone Excited?)
Dice-K struggles in Red Sox loss
Daisuke Matsuzaka was looking for his first win in 2012 last night in Oakland, but it wasn't to be as the right-hander struggled allowing five runs in 1+ innings on four hits in the worst of his five outings this year. He walked two and gave up two home runs, making it an easy decision … Continue reading Dice-K struggles in Red Sox loss
10 Thoughts Wrapping The Weekend
Not exactly MMQB style, but some thoughts from the weekend: 1) Great to get KG signed up. (The Herald's Steve Bulpett broke the story first on Saturday morning.) This morning I heard both mid-day shows talking about negativity regarding the deal - are they making this up? The guy will finish his career here, at … Continue reading 10 Thoughts Wrapping The Weekend
Celtics Follow Patriots Model In Draft
You could make the case that the Celtics draft picks in some way mirrored the choices that the Patriots made in April. With one pick, they selected a tall, big man from Syracuse, (Fab Melo) who is still a bit raw, but a good developmental project. With their other pick, they selected a physical thumper … Continue reading Celtics Follow Patriots Model In Draft
Red Sox bats come alive early, NBA draft tonight
The Red Sox exploded for six runs in the first inning, which was more than enough for Jon Lester as the team rolled to a 10-4 win. David Ortiz continued his hot streak of late with another home run. It was his 21st of the season and 399th of his career. It was Lester's fifth … Continue reading Red Sox bats come alive early, NBA draft tonight
Fake Twitter Accounts Targeting Celtics Fans, Media
The power of Twitter is instant information and the ability to disseminate extremely quickly. When news breaks, it quickly spreads as people retweet the information, or see other people retweeting it, and decide to do so themselves as well. A pair of fake Twitter accounts which "reported" a pair of big Celtics news items fooled … Continue reading Fake Twitter Accounts Targeting Celtics Fans, Media
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