We're always looking to add to the site here at BSMW, and I am hopeful you enjoy this new feature. Justin Barrasso will be perusing the box scores of the Boston Celtics during the Larry Bird years, starting with Bird's rookie year in 1979-1980. The opportunity to reconnect with the Bird era is always fun, … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year – Game One vs Rockets
Pete Carroll to face old foe, a new name in Red Sox managieral search
As Tom Brady and the Patriots prepare for their trip to Seattle this weekend (Brady's first game in Seattle), it is also a chance for Pete Carroll to go against the team he coached for three years from '97-'99. Much of the talk on sports radio this week has been about Carroll and his time … Continue reading Pete Carroll to face old foe, a new name in Red Sox managieral search
Q&A with NESN Red Sox reporter Jenny Dell
While NESN Red Sox reporter Jenny Dell hasn't been in the Boston media market for long, she certainly already has developed quite the following. Dell grew up in Southbury, Conn. as a Yankees fan, but once getting to college at UMass she converted to a Red Sox fan following the 2004 season. From UMass Dell … Continue reading Q&A with NESN Red Sox reporter Jenny Dell
With Valentine gone, now the most important part of the off-season — rebuilding the roster
Now that Bobby Valentine has been fired and nightmare of a season is over, now the hard, and most important part begins – rebuilding the roster. After their worst season in more than 45 years and the events which took place, there was no question of if Valentine would be fired, just a matter of … Continue reading With Valentine gone, now the most important part of the off-season — rebuilding the roster
Nightmare finally over for 2012 Red Sox
Editor's note - both Ryan and Bruce contributed to this abbreviated post. The nightmare of a season for the Red Sox finally came to an end Wednesday night with a brutal 14-2 defeat at the hands of the Yankees. Daisuke Matsuzaka pitching in undoubtedly his final game in a Red Sox uniform and possibly his last game in … Continue reading Nightmare finally over for 2012 Red Sox
Patriots-Bills reaction, Beatdown in the Bronx for Red Sox
Unlike the past two weeks there isn't much of a negative story line with the Patriots following their 52-28 win over the Bills on Sunday. The defense generated a pass rush and limited the third-best running attack in the league to only 98 yards rushing. They also forced four interceptions, including two by Devin McCourty … Continue reading Patriots-Bills reaction, Beatdown in the Bronx for Red Sox
Red Sox end home portion of schedule with what else, a loss
The Red Sox played their last game of the 2012 season at Fenway Park and fitting with how the season has gone it was another loss. The fell to the Rays 4-2, thus being swept in the brief two-game series. The Red Sox finished the year 34-47 at home, their worst record at Fenway since … Continue reading Red Sox end home portion of schedule with what else, a loss
More Patriots-Ravens reaction
As was to be expected sports radio was all about the Patriots and their second straight loss Sunday night. There were a bunch of different story lines that dominated the airwaves. Obviously the referees and how poorly the game was called was the lead story, but then there was also the Bill Belichick pushing an … Continue reading More Patriots-Ravens reaction
Red Sox pitchers struggle in loss to Rays, Branch returns to New England
After winning the first two games of the series against the Rays, the Red Sox couldn't win a third in a row as they were beat up by the Rays 13-3 Wednesday night in Tampa. Pitching was a huge issue as six pitchers combined to allow 13 hits and 10 walks. Starter Daisuke Matsuzaka gave up … Continue reading Red Sox pitchers struggle in loss to Rays, Branch returns to New England
Red Sox play spoiler in Tampa, more Patriots reaction
The Red Sox played spoiler in Tampa last night as they defeated the Rays 5-2, knocking the Rays even further back in the AL Wild Card race. Aaron Cook pitched very well to earn the win as he went six innings, allowing just one run on five hits. The Red Sox were actually getting no-hit … Continue reading Red Sox play spoiler in Tampa, more Patriots reaction
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