http://mlb.mlb.com BOS Homepage News Fri, 24 May 2013 10:32:36 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48405676&notebook_id=48420390&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Thu, 23 May 2013 21:26:13 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48405676&notebook_id=48420390&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Red Sox third baseman Will Middlebrooks exited Thursday night's game against the Indians with lower back spasms Michael Periatt and Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48405676&notebook_id=48417796&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Thu, 23 May 2013 20:56:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48405676&notebook_id=48417796&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Peter DiMartino, who tore 90 percent of his left Achilles tendon in the Boston Marathon bombings, threw out a ceremonial pitch before the Red Sox game against the Indians on Thursday night. Michael Periatt and Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48405676&notebook_id=48408084&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Thu, 23 May 2013 18:05:34 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48405676&notebook_id=48408084&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos For David Ortiz, staying healthy goes beyond the physical. The 37-year-old Red Sox designated hitter is also keeping an open and forthright line of communication with manager John Farrell to help keep him on the field. Michael Periatt and Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48405676&notebook_id=48408082&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Thu, 23 May 2013 18:05:32 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48405676&notebook_id=48408082&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos After a one-game rehab assignment, catcher David Ross (concussion) expects to be activated from the disabled list on Friday. A decision on pitcher Franklin Morales' next move has not been made. Michael Periatt and Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48405676&notebook_id=48408078&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Thu, 23 May 2013 18:05:30 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48405676&notebook_id=48408078&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Outfielder Shane Victorino was again unavailable to play for the Red Sox on Thursday, and the team is no closer to deciding whether to place the outfielder on the disabled list. Michael Periatt and Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48408050&vkey=news_bos&c_id=bos Fri, 24 May 2013 00:32:09 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48408050&vkey=news_bos&c_id=bos Terry Francona's time managing the Red Sox was good, bad and everything in between. Making his first appearance at Fenway Park as a visiting manager on Thursday, Francona preferred to soak in the warm welcome and remember the good times. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_24_clemlb_bosmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_home&c_id=bos Thu, 23 May 2013 23:32:10 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_24_clemlb_bosmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_home&c_id=bos Right-handers Justin Masterson and John Lackey will try to silence the bats of the Red Sox and Indians on Friday when the two clubs continue their four-game set at Fenway Park. Quinn Roberts http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_23_clemlb_bosmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=bos Fri, 24 May 2013 00:04:50 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_23_clemlb_bosmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=bos Ryan Dempster only worked three innings and the Red Sox bullpen was unable to pick up the slack in a 12-3 drubbing by former Boston manager Terry Francona's Indians on Thursday at Fenway Park. David Ortiz hit a three-run homer. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48295482&notebook_id=48369210&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Thu, 23 May 2013 01:19:35 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48295482&notebook_id=48369210&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos When things are going well for Jacoby Ellsbury, a two-hit, two-walk night is hardly news. But the fact that such a performance on Wednesday drew a crowd around his locker is an indication that the center fielder has been in a pretty good slump. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48295482&notebook_id=48330868&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Wed, 22 May 2013 19:41:57 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48295482&notebook_id=48330868&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos David Ortiz will see former Red Sox manager Terry Francona sitting in the opposite dugout for the first time on Thursday when the Indians visit Fenway Park. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48295482&notebook_id=48330866&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Wed, 22 May 2013 19:41:55 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48295482&notebook_id=48330866&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Though outfielder Shane Victorino (left hamstring strain) did not return to Boston's lineup on Wednesday, it appeared more likely than 24 hours earlier that he'd be able to avoid a trip to the disabled list. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48295482&notebook_id=48330864&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Wed, 22 May 2013 19:41:54 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48295482&notebook_id=48330864&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos The Red Sox will have a full battery at Double-A Portland for Thursday's 11 a.m. ET game, when David Ross catches left-hander Franklin Morales. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48295482&notebook_id=48330862&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Wed, 22 May 2013 19:41:52 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48295482&notebook_id=48330862&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos In Ryan Dempster's last start, he threw 127 pitches over just 4 2/3 innings. But the right-hander keeps himself in great condition and Red Sox manager John Farrell doesn't think it will be an issue when Dempster takes the ball on Thursday night against the Indians. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_22_bosmlb_chamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=bos Thu, 23 May 2013 01:09:40 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_22_bosmlb_chamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=bos Clay Buchholz remained unbeaten (7-0) with seven strong innings and David Ortiz knocked in two first-inning runs to help the Red Sox avoid a three-game sweep with a 6-2 victory over the White Sox in Chicago on Wednesday. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_21_bosmlb_chamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=bos Wed, 22 May 2013 00:21:13 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_21_bosmlb_chamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=bos The Red Sox suffered a second straight frustrating loss to the White Sox, this one by a score of 3-1 on Tuesday night at U.S. Cellular Field. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48178990&notebook_id=48206282&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Tue, 21 May 2013 20:23:19 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48178990&notebook_id=48206282&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Despite a series of nagging injuries -- the latest a left hamstring strain -- Red Sox right fielder Shane Victorino has been able to avoid a trip to the disabled list so far. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48178990&notebook_id=48206124&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Tue, 21 May 2013 20:21:55 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48178990&notebook_id=48206124&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos When the slumping Jacoby Ellsbury arrived at U.S. Cellular Field for Tuesday night's game against the White Sox, he was still in his customary leadoff spot. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48178990&notebook_id=48205958&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Tue, 21 May 2013 20:20:27 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48178990&notebook_id=48205958&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Reliever Andrew Miller celebrated his 28th birthday on Tuesday with the satisfaction of knowing he's performed like one of the best setup men in the game this season. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48178990&notebook_id=48205550&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Tue, 21 May 2013 20:16:27 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48178990&notebook_id=48205550&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos The Red Sox will have former captain Jason Varitek as one of their representatives at this year's First-Year Player Draft, which starts June 6 in Secaucus, N.J. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48140790&vkey=news_bos&c_id=bos Tue, 21 May 2013 00:31:03 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48140790&vkey=news_bos&c_id=bos Shane Victorino keeps coming back from nagging injuries, only to have another one crop up. It happened again in Monday's 6-4 loss to the White Sox, as the right fielder had to leave the game in the bottom of the sixth inning with tightness in his left hamstring. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_20_bosmlb_chamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=bos Tue, 21 May 2013 00:27:19 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_20_bosmlb_chamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=bos Jon Lester kept getting two outs, only to give up a big hit after that. The offense kept knocking on the door, and the one big hit that would have changed the game never came. It added up to a 6-4 loss to the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in the opener of a three-game series. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48070722&notebook_id=48105260&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Mon, 20 May 2013 20:52:43 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48070722&notebook_id=48105260&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos As excited as the Red Sox are to have Andrew Bailey back in the bullpen -- the closer was activated for Monday's game with the White Sox -- manager John Farrell will be careful not to overuse him at the outset. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48070722&notebook_id=48105046&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Mon, 20 May 2013 20:51:33 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48070722&notebook_id=48105046&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos The powerful tornado that hit just outside of Oklahoma City on Monday saddened manager John Farrell, who played and coached at Oklahoma State. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48070722&notebook_id=48104500&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Mon, 20 May 2013 20:49:48 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48070722&notebook_id=48104500&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos By Monday, Red Sox catcher David Ross had made significant progress in his recovery from a concussion. In fact, he could be ready to be activated in a few days. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48070722&notebook_id=48104468&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Mon, 20 May 2013 20:46:59 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48070722&notebook_id=48104468&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Despite a slow start to the season offensively, Jonny Gomes has still managed to be a key contributor for the Red Sox in his first few weeks with the team. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47980550&notebook_id=47981118&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Sun, 19 May 2013 12:09:11 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47980550&notebook_id=47981118&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Manager John Farrell said he spoke with catcher David Ross, who is on the 7-day disabled list after sustaining a concussion on May 11, on Saturday and he liked what he heard. Ross' replacement, Ryan Lavarnway, has impressed Farrell with his play. Patrick Donnelly http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47980550&notebook_id=47981116&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Sun, 19 May 2013 12:09:09 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47980550&notebook_id=47981116&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury was not in the starting lineup for the first time all season on Sunday, but he's not among a handful of players battling through nagging injuries. Patrick Donnelly http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_19_bosmlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=bos Sun, 19 May 2013 22:25:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_19_bosmlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=bos John Lackey allowed one run on one hit over six innings, as the Red Sox completed a three-game sweep of the Twins with a 5-1 win on Sunday that featured a three-hour rain delay at Target Field. Patrick Donnelly http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47970866&vkey=news_bos&c_id=bos Sun, 19 May 2013 01:23:33 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47970866&vkey=news_bos&c_id=bos The Red Sox won going away on Saturday night, beating the Twins, 12-5, at Target Field, but one play in the middle innings truly seemed to turn the tide -- and turned catcher Ryan Lavarnway upside down in the process. Patrick Donnelly http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_bosmlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=bos Sun, 19 May 2013 00:48:06 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_bosmlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=bos David Ortiz homered twice to set a franchise record with his 38th career multihomer game and the Red Sox outlasted the Twins, 12-5, on Saturday night at Target Field. Patrick Donnelly