http://mlb.mlb.com BOS Homepage News Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:32:37 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=50991178&notebook_id=51081362&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:40:58 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=50991178&notebook_id=51081362&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Jarrod Saltalamacchia caught both games of the doubleheader against the Rays on Tuesday, becoming the first Red Sox player to catch both games of a doubleheader since John Marzano did it in 1992. Michael Periatt http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_19_tbamlb_bosmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_home&c_id=bos Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:41:55 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_19_tbamlb_bosmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_home&c_id=bos Like many pitchers, starters Ryan Dempster and Jeremy Hellickson have a common goal entering Wednesday's outing. Jesse Sanchez http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_18_tbamlb_bosmlb_2&mode=recap_home&c_id=bos Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:35:21 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_18_tbamlb_bosmlb_2&mode=recap_home&c_id=bos Jonny Gomes capped a long day and night of baseball at Fenway Park by smashing a towering two-run walk-off home run over the Green Monster to give the Red Sox a 3-1 victory over the Rays, completing a sweep in Tuesday's day-night doubleheader. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=50991178&notebook_id=51039512&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:38:44 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=50991178&notebook_id=51039512&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos For the second time this season, David Ross was placed on the seven-day concussion disabled list. Michael Periatt http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_18_tbamlb_bosmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=bos Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:26:19 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_18_tbamlb_bosmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=bos Alfredo Aceves fired five strong innings while leading the Sox to a 5-1 victory over the Rays in Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=50991178&notebook_id=50993230&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:45:53 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=50991178&notebook_id=50993230&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Red Sox ace Clay Buchholz, who is unbeaten in 12 starts, was placed on the disabled list Tuesday night because of a neck strain. Michael Periatt http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=50991178&notebook_id=50991388&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:58:21 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=50991178&notebook_id=50991388&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos After missing three games due to illness, Mike Napoli was back in the Red Sox's lineup batting fifth and playing first base in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Rays on Tuesday. Michael Periatt http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50890142&vkey=news_bos&c_id=bos Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:53:31 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50890142&vkey=news_bos&c_id=bos Are the Red Sox shopping for another starting pitcher? Beat writer Ian Browne answers Boston fans' questions in the latest Inbox. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50804626&notebook_id=50822000&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:04:17 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50804626&notebook_id=50822000&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Red Sox first baseman Mike Carp left Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Orioles with right hamstring tightness after hitting a double in the seventh inning. Todd Karpovich http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50804626&notebook_id=50803344&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:38:11 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50804626&notebook_id=50803344&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos As right-hander Clay Buchholz continues to experience soreness in his neck, Red Sox manager John Farrell has been forced to make adjustments to his rotation. Farrell said Felix Doubront will start one game of Tuesday's doubleheader against Tampa Bay. Alfredo Aceves will be recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket to start the other. Todd Karpovich http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50804626&notebook_id=50804628&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:38:09 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50804626&notebook_id=50804628&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia and right fielder Shane Victorino were out of the lineup Sunday afternoon against the Orioles to get some rest. For Pedroia, it was the first game he hasn't started this season. Todd Karpovich http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50804626&notebook_id=50804522&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:38:07 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50804626&notebook_id=50804522&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Red Sox first baseman Mike Napoli traveled back to Boston to determine why he is experiencing dizziness and nausea, but manager John Farrell hoped the first baseman would be back with the club Tuesday. Todd Karpovich http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_16_bosmlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=bos Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:07:25 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_16_bosmlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=bos Jon Lester lost for the first time in 10 career starts at Camden Yards as the Red Sox dropped three of four games to the Orioles with a 6-3 setback before an announced 41,311 on Sunday afternoon. The defeat trimmed Boston's American League East lead over Baltimore to 1 1/2 games. Todd Karpovich http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_15_bosmlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=bos Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:57:13 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_15_bosmlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=bos John Lackey rebounded from a shaky beginning to throw seven strong innings while Mike Carp and Jonny Gomes homered as the Red Sox ended a two-game losing streak against the Orioles with a 5-4 victory Saturday afternoon at Camden Yards. Jeff Seidel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50706430&notebook_id=50719576&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:45:40 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50706430&notebook_id=50719576&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Daniel Nava came into Saturday's game with the Orioles in the midst of a very productive season. The switch-hitter wasn't in the starting lineup, but he had nine homers and 44 RBIs in 62 games. Jeff Seidel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50706430&notebook_id=50716982&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:18:42 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50706430&notebook_id=50716982&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Clay Buchholz won't be starting either game of Tuesday's doubleheader, and the right-hander could be headed to the disabled list. Jeff Seidel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50706430&notebook_id=50716440&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:18:38 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50706430&notebook_id=50716440&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Mike Napoli was sent back to Boston for tests to see if the Red Sox can find an answer to the puzzling illness that's bugged him the past few days. Jeff Seidel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50704654&vkey=news_bos&c_id=bos Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:14:45 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50704654&vkey=news_bos&c_id=bos David Ortiz ranks first at designated hitter and Dustin Pedroia is second among secobd basemen in the latest polling. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50634186&vkey=news_bos&c_id=bos Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:53:12 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50634186&vkey=news_bos&c_id=bos Daniel Nava's name is not on the 2013 All-Star ballot, but based on his stellar 2013 numbers, it certainly should be. Furthermore, the outfielder should have a spot on the AL team for the All-Star Game at Citi Field on July 16. http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_14_bosmlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=bos Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:27:37 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_14_bosmlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=bos Ryan Dempster gave Boston's bullpen a break and turned in one of his best starts of the season, but he didn't get any help from the offense, and Baltimore pulled out a 2-0 victory on Friday night at Camden Yards. Jeff Seidel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50618476&notebook_id=50618016&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:42:30 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50618476&notebook_id=50618016&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos The illness that sidelined Mike Napoli on Thursday kept him out of Friday's game. John Farrell pulled Napoli in the third inning on Thursday after the first baseman experienced lightheadedness, dizziness and nausea. The problems have continued, and the Red Sox are searching for causes. Jeff Seidel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50618476&notebook_id=50618478&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:42:16 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50618476&notebook_id=50618478&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Boston called up Rubby De La Rosa from Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday to take the spot of Alex Wilson, who threw 2 2/3 innings of relief in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Orioles but was sent back down. Jeff Seidel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50618476&notebook_id=50617192&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:41:57 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50618476&notebook_id=50617192&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos The Red Sox sent infielder Pedro Ciriaco to the Padres on Friday in exchange for a player to be named or cash considerations. Ciriaco had been designated for assignment on Monday. Jeff Seidel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50618476&notebook_id=50617190&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:41:41 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50618476&notebook_id=50617190&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Clay Buchholz continued to improve on Friday, throwing to about 90 feet, and John Farrell said that if he shows the same improvement on Saturday, he'll be in line for a bullpen session on Sunday and could be able to start on Tuesday. Jeff Seidel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50530090&notebook_id=50551660&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:56:20 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50530090&notebook_id=50551660&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Red Sox manager John Farrell said that Clay Buchholz's next start has been pushed back a few days, and the team is hoping the right-hander can pitch on Tuesday. Jeff Seidel and Teddy Cahill http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50530090&notebook_id=50552162&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:58:48 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50530090&notebook_id=50552162&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos The Red Sox, as expected, called up right-hander Alex Wilson from Triple-A Pawtucket on Thursday and sent Alfredo Aceves back to Pawtucket. Jeff Seidel and Teddy Cahill http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50538836&vkey=news_bos&c_id=bos Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:49:29 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50538836&vkey=news_bos&c_id=bos When John Farrell's son Luke was drafted by the Kansas City Royals last week, it completed a trifecta that not many fathers can brag about. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50530090&notebook_id=50529780&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:30:28 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50530090&notebook_id=50529780&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos The Red Sox on Thursday promoted their top prospect, shortstop Xander Bogaerts, from Double-A Portland to Triple-A Pawtucket. Jeff Seidel and Teddy Cahill http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50519138&vkey=news_bos&c_id=bos Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:32:49 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50519138&vkey=news_bos&c_id=bos After two tumultuous seasons, the Red Sox are back on top in the AL East in John Farrell's first season as skipper. Hal Bodley http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_13_bosmlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=bos Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:35:11 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_13_bosmlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=bos Alex Wilson got called back up Thursday, but his day had a rough end as the Boston right-hander gave up a game-winning bloop single to Chris Davis in the bottom of the 13th that handed the Orioles a 5-4 victory over the Red Sox at Camden Yards. Jeff Seidel