Scoreboard Roundup – 8/16/12
Scott Cunningham/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — MLB: The Atlanta Braves (69-49) defeated the San Diego Padres (52-68), 6-0 behind Kris Medlen’s complete game five-hitter. Braves third baseman Chipper Jones hit two home runs on “Chipper Jones Bob…
Redsox’ John W. Henry Denies Players Meeting Report
Jared Wickerham/Getty Images(BALTIMORE) — As the 2012 Boston Red Sox continue to slide, team owner John W. Henry sent an email out on Wednesday denying the Yahoo Sports! report that the players held a meeting on July 26 with the owners, calling for ma…
Pedroia Doesn’t Think Valentine Should be Fired
Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images(BOSTON) — After a report from Yahoo Sports! that said several players from the Boston Red Sox were very critical of manager Bobby Valentine in a players only meeting July 26, Dustin Pedroia, who was reported…
Red Sox Deal Catcher Kelly Shoppach to the Mets
Robert Rogers/MLB Photos via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The New York Mets acquired catcher Kelly Shoppach from the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday for a player to be name later.The Mets put in a waiver claim for the 32-year-old Shoppach, enabling the two club…
Red Sox Icon Johnny Pesky Passes Away
Jim Rogash/Getty Images(BOSTON) — Former Boston Red Sox infielder Johnny Pesky passed away on Monday. He was 92.Nicknamed “The Needle,” Pesky spent most of his 60-plus years in baseball with the Red Sox in a variety of areas, including as …
Scoreboard Roundup – 8/12/12
Hemera/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — NL: The Los Angeles Dodgers (62-53) blanked the Miami Marlins (52-63), 5-0.
The Philadelphia Phillies (52-62) walked off on the St. Louis Cardinals (62-53) in 11 innings, 8-7.
The Pittsburgh Pirates (64-50) pounded the …
ESPN: Red Sox Third Baseman Will Middlebrooks Has Broken Wrist
Jim Rogash/Getty Images(CLEVELAND) — One of the bright spots for the Boston Red Sox this season has been the emergence of third baseman Will Middlebrooks, but the shine could be wearing off as Middlebrooks reportedly suffered a broken wrist and is out…
Scoreboard Roundup – 8/10/12
Brian D. Kersey/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — NL: The Cincinnati Reds (67-46) outlasted the Chicago Cubs (44-67), 10-8.
The Atlanta Braves (65-47) shut out the New York Mets (54-49), 4-0.
The Philadelphia Phillies (51-61) topped the St. Louis Cardinals (61…
Scoreboard Roundup – 8/8/12
Brian D. Kersey/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — MLB: The New York Yankees (64-46) tamed the Detroit Tigers (60-51), 12-8.The Kansas City Royals (47-63) one upped the Chicago White Sox (60-50), 2-1.The Texas Rangers (65-45) spurred the Boston Red Sox (55-57),…
Red Sox Back Bobby Valentine
Jared Wickerham/Getty Images(BOSTON) — The Boston Red Sox entered the 2012 season as one of the favorites to win the AL East and get into serious October baseball, but that has not happened under first year manager Bobby Valentine. The team is 5…
Scoreboard Roundup – 8/6/12
Robert Rogers/MLB Photos via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — MLB: The Detroit Tigers (59-50) tamed the New York Yankees (63-45), 7-2. Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander struck out 14 batters, matching his career high.The Minnesota Twins (48-61) pounded…
Scoreboard Roundup 8/3
Hemera/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — MLB: The Washington Nationals (63-42) reeled in the Miami Marlins (48-58), 7-4 in the first game of a doubleheader.
The Miami Marlins (49-58) bopped the Washington Nationals (63-43), 5-2 in the second game of a do…
Scoreboard Roundup – 7/31/12
J. Meric/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — MLB: The Pittsburgh Pirates (59-44) defeated the Chicago Cubs (43-59), 5-0. Pirates starting pitcher A.J. Burnett had a no-hitter through 7 2/3 innings.The Cincinnati Reds (62-41) one upped the San Diego Padres (44-61…
Yanks’ Teixeira Injures Wrist, Set To Undergo MRI
Jim McIsaac/Getty Images(NEW YORK) – Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira will undergo an MRI on Tuesday to determine the extent of the injury to his left wrist, which forced him out of Monday night’s game against the Baltimore Orioles. &nbs…
David Ortiz’s Return Likely Delayed
Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images(BOSTON) — It was thought that Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz would return from the disabled list Wednesday, but it’s starting to seem that won’t happen.
Ortiz, who has been out since July 18 with a right Ach…
Scoreboard Roundup – 7/27/12
Rob Carr/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — NL: The St. Louis Cardinals (54-46) topped the Chicago Cubs (40-58), 9-6.
The Atlanta Braves (55-44) bopped the Philadelphia Phillies (45-55), 6-1.
The San Diego Padres (43-58) downed the Miami Marlins (45-54), 7-2.
T…
Scoreboard Roundup – 7/19/12
Jared Wickerham/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — MLB: The Boston Red Sox (48-45) outlasted the Chicago White Sox (50-42), 3-1. Red Sox outfielder Cody Ross hit a game-winning three-run home run in the bottom of the ninth.The Tampa Bay Rays (48-45) short circu…
Red Sox Place Ortiz on DL
Elsa/Getty Images(BOSTON) — The Boston Red Sox placed designated hitter David Ortiz on the 15 day disabled list Wednesday with a right Achilles strain.
Ortiz was injured when rounding the bases after teammate Adrian Gonzalez hit a home run in Boston’s…
Scoreboard Roundup – 7/18/12
Jeff Golden/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — MLB: The Los Angeles Dodgers (49-44) outlasted the Philadelphia Phillies (41-52) in 12 innings, 5-3. Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp hit a game-winning two-run home run in the bottom of the 12th.The Milwaukee Brewers …
Youkilis Carries White Sox Past Old Team
Denis Poroy/Getty Images(BOSTON) — Chicago White Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis hit his first home run at Fenway Park as a member of a team other than the Boston Red Sox, as the White Sox (50-40) defeated the Red Sox (46-45), 7-5.
Youk’s three-run s…