Scoreboard Roundup – 4/13/13
Mike McGinnis/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — MLB: The Boston Red Sox (6-4) trimmed the Tampa Bay Rays (6-4) in 10 innings, 2-1.
The Atlanta Braves (10-1) nipped the Washington Nationals (7-4), 3-1.
The San Francisco Giants (8-4) got by the Chicago Cubs (4-7…
Boston’s 820-Game Sellout Streak Ends In Loss To Orioles
Joe Robbins/Getty Images (BOSTON) – For 820 consecutive games, there wasn’t a seat in the house for Red Sox games at Fenway Park.
The sellout streak lasted for 794 regular-season games and 26 playoff games.
That illustrious streak came to an end…
MRI on John Lackey’s Biceps Shows No Tear
Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images(BOSTON) — The good news is that Boston Red Sox starting pitcher John Lackey has no tear in his biceps, but the bad news is that the team is uncertain of his immediate future.Lackey left the mound during the fifth inning d…
Scoreboard Roundup – 4/8/13
Joe Robbins/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — NCAA Men’s College Basketball – National Championship: (1) Louisville (35-5) bounced (4) Michigan (31-8), 82-76.MLB: The Texas Rangers (5-2) lassoed the Tampa Bay Rays (3-4), 5-4.The Boston Red Sox (5-2…
Nava Leads Red Sox Past Orioles, 3-1
Robert Rogers/MLB Photos via Getty Images(BOSTON) — Outfielder Daniel Nava smashed a three-run home run and starting pitcher Clay Buchholz tossed seven shutout innings as the Boston Red Sox (5-2) tamed the Baltimore Orioles (3-4) in their home opener …
Scoreboard Roundup – 4/6/13
Mitchell Layton/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — NCAA Men’s Final Four: (1) Louisville (34-5) held off (9) Wichita State (30-9), 72-68.
(4) Michigan (31-7) survived (4) Syracuse (30-10), 61-56.
MLB: The Toronto Blue Jays (2-3) shut out the Boston Red Sox (3-2…
Lackey Re-Injures Arm, Blue Jays Shut Out Red Sox, 5-0
Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images(TORONTO) — John Lackey returned to the mound against the Blue Jays and re-injured his right arm in the fifth inning of Boston’s 5-0 loss on Saturday afternoon.
Just 17 months after undergoing reconstructive elbow surgery,…
Scoreboard Roundup – 4/3/13
Joe Robbins/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — MLB: The Minnesota Twins (1-1) edged the Detroit Tigers (1-1), 3-2.The Cleveland Indians (2-0) outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays (0-2) in 11 innings, 3-2.The Tampa Bay Rays (1-1) stung the Baltimore Orioles (1-1), 8-…
Scoreboard Roundup – 4/1/13
Sarah Glenn/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — MLB: The Los Angeles Dodgers (1-0) dodged the San Francisco Giants (0-1), 4-0.The Los Angeles Angels (1-0) outlasted the Cincinnati Reds (0-1) in 13 innings, 3-1.The Boston Red Sox (1-0) socked the New York Yankees…
Red Sox Take Care of Yankees on Opening Day, 8-2
Elsa/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Shane Victorino drove in three runs as the Boston Red Sox (1-0) took care of the New York Yankees on Opening Day Monday, 8-2.Red Sox starter Jon Lester went five innings, allowing two earned runs while striking out seven …
Red Sox Take Care of Yankees on Opening Day, 8-2
Elsa/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Shane Victorino drove in three runs as the Boston Red Sox (1-0) took care of the New York Yankees on Opening Day Monday, 8-2.Red Sox starter Jon Lester went five innings, allowing two earned runs while striking out seven …
Red Sox Name Jon Lester Opening Day Starter
Rich Pilling/MLB Photos via Getty Images(FORT MYERS, Fla.) — The Red Sox announced on Wednesday that Jon Lester will start on Opening Day.
“The way he was lined up, he was probably targeted all along,” manager John Farrell said, “but at the same time…
Bobby Valentine Introduced as Sacred Heart’s New AD
Jared Wickerham/Getty Images(FAIRFIELD, Conn.) — Sacred Heart University introduced former Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine as their new athletic director on Tuesday.The 62-year-old Valentine will be in charge of the school’s 31 athletic program…
Red Sox Acquire Mike Carp From Mariners
Jason Wise/MLB Photos via Getty Images(FORT MYERS, Fla.) — The Boston Red Sox acquired first baseman/left fielder Mike Carp from the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday for either a player to be named later or cash considerations. To make room for the 26-ye…
Carl Crawford Excited to be a Dodger, Regrets Time with Red Sox
Rick Yeatts/Getty Images(GLENDALE, Ariz.) — As outfielder Carl Crawford prepares to make his debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers, he says he regrets the time he spent with the Boston Red Sox.Crawford left the Tampa Bay Rays after nine seasons, signing a…
Derek Jeter On The Mend Following Ankle Surgery
Robert Rogers/MLB Photos via Getty Images(TAMPA, Fla.) — New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is on the mend as he recovers from ankle surgery. He fractured his left ankle during Game 1 of last season’s American League Championship series agai…
Kevin Youkilis Changes His Tune About Being A Yankee
Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — For nine seasons, third baseman Kevin Youkilis was battling the New York Yankees while with the Boston Red Sox. Now with the Yankees, Youkilis says he’s proud to be part of the Yankees after recently …
Indians Sign Pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka to Minor League Deal
Jim Rogash/Getty Images(CLEVELAND) — New Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona is reaching back in the past for some help with his new club as the team has signed starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka to a minor league contract.Matsuzaka played for Fr…
Pedro Martinez Rejoins The Boston Red Sox as Assistant
Jim Rogash/Getty Images(BOSTON) — Three-time Cy Young Award winner Pedro Martinez is returning to the Boston Red Sox, this time as a special assistant to the general manager, the club announced on Thursday. The eight-time All-Star will report to execu…
Red Sox And C Mike Napoli Finalize A One-Year Contract
Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images(BOSTON) — The Boston Red Sox officially signed free agent catcher/first baseman Mike Napoli to a one-year deal on Tuesday. The deal is reportedly worth $5 million, according to The Boston Herald. The agreement co…