Nixon enjoys one more memorable moment | Boston Red Sox
By Austin Laymance / MLB.com | 05/28/12 5:07 PM ET Comments Share: Google BOSTON -- The original "dirt dog" was back at Fenway Park on Monday, as the Red Sox honored Trot Nixon prior to their game against the Tigers as part of the...
Sweeney notches three hits in return to lineup | Boston Red Sox
By Ian Browne / MLB.com | 05/28/12 6:10 PM ET Comments Share: Google BOSTON -- The Red Sox's injury-depleted outfield got a reinforcement on Monday, as Ryan Sweeney was activated from the seven-day disabled list and started in center field in a 7-4...
Pedroia exits with jammed right thumb | Boston Red Sox
By Ian Browne / MLB.com | 05/28/12 3:21 PM ET Comments Share: Google BOSTON -- Second baseman Dustin Pedroia had to leave Monday's game against the Tigers with a jammed right thumb after making a diving play to rob Danny Worth of a...
Sweeney activated; Lin optioned to Pawtucket | Boston Red Sox
By Ian Browne / MLB.com | 05/28/12 1:30 PM ET Comments Share: Google BOSTON -- The Red Sox's injury-depleted outfield got a reinforcement on Monday, as Ryan Sweeney was activated from the seven-day disabled list and started in center field against the Tigers...
After getting his 'feet wet,' Nava bats leadoff | Boston Red Sox
By Ian Browne / MLB.com | 05/28/12 1:30 PM ET Comments Share: Google BOSTON -- The Red Sox had a new look to their lineup on Monday afternoon, as Daniel Nava batted leadoff for the first time this season and Mike Aviles occupied the...
Crawford starts swinging; Ellsbury now throwing | Boston Red Sox
By Ian Browne / MLB.com | 05/28/12 1:30 PM ET Comments Share: Google BOSTON -- Carl Crawford and Jacoby Ellsbury are under the radar right now, but they continue to take steps toward a return to action, which, in both cases, probably won't...
Afternoon delight: MLB Memorial Day preview | Covers.com
have to be concerned about ace Roy Halladay, who left Sunday’s game with shoulder soreness. Detroit at Boston (-135, 9.5) 1:35 PM ET After losing four of five, Detroit found success with a weekend sweep at Minnesota. The Tigers outscored the Twins 20-12 in the three-game series...
Cosmo Infurna, at 56, resident of Melrose | Boston Herald
Cosmo L. Infurna of Melrose, a program manager, died Thursday at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 56. Mr. Infurna was born in Malden and raised in Melrose. He graduated from Melrose High School in 1974 and later from ITT Technical Institute of Boston. Mr...
Stars share their summer play lists... | Boston Herald
to do” list: ANDY COHEN, host of Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live,” creator of “Real Housewives,” and Boston University grad, said after recently promoting his new book, “Most Talkative,” his “big plan this summer is to get some sleep. ... I want to sleep on a beach, drink some...
Valentine explains pulling of Gonzalez | Boston Red Sox
Daisuke Matsuzaka struck out two and gave up just one walk and no runs in his Saturday start. () BOSTON -- The decision to pinch-run for Adrian Gonzalez on Saturday was a matter of instinct for manager Bobby Valentine. "I don't know that there's a rule of thumb...
Sweeney set to return on Monday | Boston Red Sox
Daisuke Matsuzaka struck out two and gave up just one walk and no runs in his Saturday start. () BOSTON -- All signs point to outfielder Ryan Sweeney's activation on Monday from the seven-day disabled list. "Hit, run, throw, field -- all baseball activities to get ready to see...
Positive signs for Dice-K in Triple-A start | Boston Red Sox
Daisuke Matsuzaka struck out two and gave up just one walk and no runs in his Saturday start. () BOSTON -- Daisuke Matsuzaka's rehab clock began again on Saturday, when the right-hander threw five innings of one-hit ball for Triple-A Pawtucket. Matsuzaka struck out two and gave up just...
Sun could be setting on Gonzalez? RF stint | Boston Herald
is trying to set the right example." Also, for your convenience, here are links to today’s Boston Herald staff-generated Red Sox stories
Making history: Orioles' start among most profitable two-month runs | Covers.com
in the National League East, at 86-76, and finished with just 7.85 units on the year. 2007 Boston Red Sox – 36-16 for 17.57 units The Red Sox got their World Series-winning season off on the right foot, especially with a 20-8 May record that brought in...
Tracked down: Dan Aykroyd, Paul Pierce, Randy Price | Boston Herald
of party people including Lovin’ Spoonfuls director Ashley Stanley; photographer Mike Diskin; Boldfacers big Lisa Pierpont; Gilt City Boston saucy minx Erica Corsano; and Will Gilson, who will soon open bridgestreet in Inman Square, celebrating Stanley’s elevation to Gilt City "Insider." (Her tips are...
Pinch of Salt for Sox | Boston Herald
Walkoff HR in 9th tops Rays + Recent Articles + Recent Blog Entries + Email Boston Herald Sports Reporter E-mail Print (0) Comments Text size Share The Red Sox [team stats] called for it. Jarrod Saltalamacchia delivered it. The Red Sox’ first walkoff victory of the...
Dracut rolling along | Boston Herald
Middies ride crest of 16-game streak + Recent Articles + Recent Blog Entries + Email + Bio Boston Herald Sports Reporter Danny Ventura has been the Herald's authority on high school sports for 15 years. He also covers the Patriots, Red Sox, Celtics and college sports. E-mail...
Red Sox rally in 9th for 3-2 win over Rays | Boston Herald
walked to open the ninth and Nick Punto sacrificed before Saltalamacchia lofted a high drive to right-center for Boston’s 11th win in 15 games. Rodney (2-1) had converted his first 15 save chances. Rich Hill (1-0) worked one inning for the win. A night after the teams had...
Dice-K strong in second rehab assignment | Boston Red Sox
By Ian Browne / MLB.com | 05/26/12 9:21 PM ET Comments Share: Google BOSTON -- Right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka had a strong performance in his second Minor League rehab assignment, firing five shutout innings on Saturday night at Triple-A Pawtucket. Matsuzaka gave up a hit...
Valentine bashes 'immature' Rays coaches | Boston Red Sox
By Ian Browne / MLB.com | 05/26/12 7:59 PM ET Comments Share: Google BOSTON -- Skipper Bobby Valentine didn't feel the need to respond to a tweet from Joe Maddon in which the Rays' manager said what occurred in the ninth inning of...
Crawford resumes swinging; not throwing yet | Boston Red Sox
By Ian Browne / MLB.com | 05/26/12 7:30 PM ET Comments Share: Google BOSTON -- The old saying is that you must be able to walk before you run. In the case of Carl Crawford, the left fielder has to hit before he can...
Kalish opens rehab assignment with Salem | Boston Red Sox
By Ian Browne / MLB.com | 05/26/12 7:30 PM ET Comments Share: Google BOSTON -- If Ryan Kalish has faded from your memory, he might be close to re-entering it. Besieged by injuries that have kept him from playing for the Red Sox since...
Adrian stars in right field for first time at Fenway | Boston Red Sox
By Ian Browne / MLB.com | 05/26/12 7:30 PM ET Comments Share: Google BOSTON -- Adrian Gonzalez's temporary move to right field took another step on Saturday night, as he started there in Fenway Park for the first time. The case can be...
Returns for Sweeney, McDonald imminent | Boston Red Sox
By Ian Browne / MLB.com | 05/26/12 7:30 PM ET Comments Share: Google BOSTON -- Outfielder Ryan Sweeney passed his MLB-mandated concussion test and could return soon. He resumed baseball activities on Saturday, taking batting practice for the first time since sustaining a concussion...
Red Sox manager Valentine calls out Rays coaches | Boston Herald
Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine has called out the Tampa Bay Rays’ coaching staff a day after the teams were involved in a benches-clearing scrum. Valentine said the c’ staff escalated...