Category: Morning Links

The Red Sox and Tampa Rays played until almost 2:00 in the morning as they battled for 16 innings, with Boston coming out on top, 1-0 thanks to a Dustin Pedroia single that plated Josh Reddick with the game's only run. It was a pretty bizarre night in many ways for the two clubs, and … Continue reading Sox Win Marathon In Tampa

The Red Sox begin the post-All Star break portion of their schedule tonight in Tampa as they begin a weekend series with the Rays. David Ortiz received a four-game suspension from the league as a result of his role in a bench-clearing ruckus with the Baltimore Orioles. Ortiz plans to appeal the suspension and play … Continue reading Sox Ready To Get Back To Work

The day after the MLB All Star game is usually among the slowest on the sports calendar. Today is no exception. It's mainly filler, as we wait for the second half of the season to begin, and for the NFL lockout to finally lift. A few thoughts and links for a Tuesday: From the FOX … Continue reading Slow Day In The Sports Media World…

So I apparently lost the entire first version of this post, which really doesn't happen all that often. Quickly - Lots of articles on Adrian Gonzalez's greatness this morning, as well as the future of David Ortiz, who could be elsewhere next season. Rather than do them all again, I'm bringing you the top five, … Continue reading All Star Break Allows For Reflection on Gonzo’s Greatness

The Red Sox finished up a four-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles yesterday, and hit the All Star break on a six-game winning streak, and a 55-35 record. Yesterday's 8-6 win featured still more ejections (four), as the two clubs continued to snipe at each other, on and off the field. Things try to get … Continue reading Sox Hit Break After Ugly Series Sweep Of Orioles

It's a mixed bag of goods today, while the Red Sox hit six home runs in a 10-4 win over the Orioles that vaulted Boston into first place, we're going to focus mainly here today on a few other items. You can get all the Red Sox coverage today at RedSoxLinks.com. Chad Finn in the … Continue reading Globe Compares CSNNE/NESN, Others Weigh In on Kimball, Williams

With the Red Sox rotation seemingly shortening by the day, Tim Wakefield went seven innings last night, giving up three runs and inched closer to the Red Sox team record for career wins by picking up the 184th of his Boston career in a 6-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park. Timely … Continue reading Wakefield Lifts Beleaguered Sox To Second Straight Win

Entrusted with a 3-0 lead to start the ninth inning, Jonathan Papelbon gave up a two-run homer to Jose Bautista and then with Edwin Encarnacion on second, gave up a single to Sox-killer John McDonald. Encarnacion rounded third and a arrived at the plate seemingly just before the throw from Darnell McDonald arrived to Jason … Continue reading Sox Squeeze One Out Against Blue Jays

John Lackey gave up seven earned runs in just two and a third innings yesterday, and the Red Sox, despite a strong comeback could not overcome the early hole dug by their starter, and fell to the Toronto Blue Jays 9-7 at Fenway Park yesterday afternoon. Get all the coverage at RedSoxLinks.com. Lackey will be … Continue reading Red Sox Can’t Dig Out Of Lackey Hole

The Red Sox got an ace performance from Jon Lester, who pitched seven shutout innings in picking up his 10th win of the season. Jason Varitek supported his pitcher with a pair of home runs, and Dustin Pedroia added a solo shot as the Red Sox earned a 5-2 win in Philadelphia to avoid a … Continue reading Sox Manage To Take One In Philly