Is Game Over Imminent for Curt Schilling’s Video Game Company?

By ⋅ May 16, 2012 ⋅ One comment

Curt Schilling has many talents. Pitching in the playoffs, bleeding into socks, butting his nose into steroid hearings without cause – the list goes on and on (and on and on, given Schilling’s talent for ranting). But apparently one talent Schilling doesn’t have is making video games. Kate Bramson of the Providence Journal reported Tuesday [...]

Beckett Leads 5th Straight Win, Tim Wakefield Honored at Fenway

By ⋅ May 15, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

On a rainy Tuesday afternoon which featured the honoring of Tim Wakefield, the Red Sox swept away the Seattle Mariners in the short two-games series with a 5-0 win, led by a dominate rebound start from Josh Beckett. David Ortiz opened up the scoring in the third when he homered deep to right field off [...]

Josh Beckett Must Forgo Distractions (Like Golf), Pitch as Red Sox Ace

By ⋅ May 15, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

When it all comes down to it, Josh Beckett is a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. He’s not supposed to collect attention off the field, he’s not supposed to create headline quotes, and he’s certainly not supposed to be golfing. He was acquired in the winter of 2005 to become the Red Sox ace [...]

Jon Lester Finishes Mariners in 6-1 Red Sox Win

By ⋅ May 14, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

It was the type of outing it seemed like Jon Lester was due for. The Seattle Mariners brought their offensively challenged lineup to face the Sox ace, and he effectively shut them down in an impressive complete game win. Jason Vargas took the mound for Seattle to face the red-hot Red Sox, who were coming [...]

376,000 Fans Pack Fenway Park for Sunday’s Red Sox Game (Wait, What???)

By ⋅ May 13, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

There’s doubts about the legitimacy of the current MLB-record sellout streak at Fenway Park, but according to the ESPN box score for Sunday’s game, attendance is as high as ever. So high, in fact, that Fenway Park was filled to a whopping 1,019.4% capacity. Yeah, OK. According to the box score, more than 376,000 packed Fenway on [...]

Pink Bats Explode for Red Sox in Dominant Mother’s Day Blowout

By ⋅ May 13, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Mother’s Day has a good ring to it at Fenway Park. The most memorable game the Sox played was the “Mother’s Day miracle”, when they scored six runs in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles in 2007 for a dramatic win. Sunday’s game between Boston and the Cleveland Indians might not [...]

Doubront Shines in 4-1 Victory, Pedroia Keeps Streaking

By ⋅ May 13, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The Red Sox aren’t accustomed to winning games at Fenway Park this season. In fact, Boston won consecutive games at their home park for the first time all year on Friday night. The 4-1 win over Cleveland was highlighted by a terrific outing by southpaw Felix Doubront, who held the Indians lineup to just three [...]

David Ortiz Ticketed for Causing Minor Car Accident near Fenway Park

By ⋅ May 12, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was issued a citation for causing a multi-car accident before Friday night’s game against the Indians. Ortiz was on his way to Fenway Park when he got into the accident near the corner of Boylston Street and Ipswich Street. According to police, the other driver involved in the crash was [...]

Buchholz, Red Sox End Losing Skid in Win Over Indians

By ⋅ May 12, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

On Friday night the Red Sox attempted to turn things around, as their most recent struggles have been highlighted by the controversy of Josh Beckett on and off the field. Boston sent Clay Buchholz to the mound, who had been a notable part of the question marks surrounding the 12-19 team. And while Buchholz wasn’t [...]

What is (was?) Wrong with Adrian Gonzalez?

By ⋅ May 11, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

When the Boston Red Sox brought Adrian Gonzalez from cavernous Petco Park in San Diego to the cozy confines of Fenway Park, the team had visions of record-setting performances from their new slugger. Just not the record he set on Sunday. Just when it seemed Gonzalez had perhaps turned a corner with a pair of [...]

If the Playoffs Started Today – MLB Week 5

By ⋅ May 10, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

After another week, there’s been some shifting. The Mets and Braves are opening a bit of space for themselves in the Wildcard race, while the Blue Jays are still trying to maintain their final spot. There’s more competition for the #1 spots, which is sure to make things fun. A few division have entertaining races [...]

Fenway Park PA Announcer Carl Beane Dies in Car Crash

By ⋅ May 9, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

One of the most iconic voices in the history of Fenway Park, and the only man since the 1910′s to ever call Red Sox games for two World Series Champions (2004, 2007) has died. Carl Beane suffered a heart attack while driving Wednesday. He was 59. “We are filled with sadness at this tragic news,” [...]

Pawtucket Red Sox Update, Week 5: Daisuke Dominant in Return

By ⋅ May 9, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

It was quite an exciting week for the Pawtucket Red Sox. After slipping just out of first place due to a 1-7 slide, the Sox roared back with four wins in four days in four different cities to reclaim the penthouse. McCoy Stadium hosted another rehab on Monday, with Daisuke Matsuzaka making his first start [...]

Will Middlebrooks Hits 2 Home Runs vs. Royals

By ⋅ May 8, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

In 18 games this season, Kevin Youkilis is hitting (if you can call it that) .219/.292/.344 with 2 HRs, 9 RBI and just 5 walks. Meanwhile, in 4 games this season, Will Middlebrooks is hitting .381/.405/.952 with 3 HRs and 9 RBI. That’s right. Forgot the averages for just a moment. Middlebrooks has one more [...]

Red Sox Lose in 17 Innings to Orioles

By ⋅ May 6, 2012 ⋅ One comment

The Red Sox attempted to avoid being swept by the Baltimore Orioles as they sent Clay Buchholz on the mound on Sunday. Unfortunately the game turned into a ridiculous 17-inning affair ending in a brutally painful 9-6 Sox loss. Darnell McDonald earned the loss after the Sox depleted their available bullpen options and were forced to [...]

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