// Josh Beckett

Beckett Roughed Up in 7-1 Loss to Baltimore

By ⋅ August 15, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

At this point in this disastrous Red Sox season, disappointing losses like Tuesday night’s 7-1 beatdown to the Baltimore Orioles feel like they’re compounding together as a sense of numbness settles over Red Sox nation. Fans have become accustomed to games like on Tuesday, when the Sox offense went 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position, and [...]

Buchholz Dominates in Complete Game Win, Middlebrooks Injured

By ⋅ August 11, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The Red Sox took game two of the series against Cleveland on Friday night. Behind an outstanding pitching performance from Clay Buchholz, the Sox were able to edge the Indians 3-2. The game had a “here we go again” feel to it when Asdrubal Cabrera blasted his 13th home run of the season off of [...]

Could John Lackey be the Infamous “Snitch”?

By ⋅ August 11, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Since the historic collapse last September, there have been rumors going around that there is a rat in the Boston clubhouse. Kevin Youkilis was accused of being said rat, but after being shipped off to the White Sox, the rat still seems to be at large in the Red Sox organization. That begs the question [...]

Putting a Nail in the Red Sox Coffin

By ⋅ August 10, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

It’s over. The time has come to move on from everything the 2012 Boston Red Sox were supposed to be and the unfortunate reality we’ve witnessed over the last few months. After losing two of three against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday, the Sox are 55-57, 10.0 games back of the first place New York [...]

Beckett, Red Sox Lose Slugfest to Rangers

By ⋅ August 8, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The Boston Red Sox were out slugged by the Texas Rangers 10-9 in the last game of this 10-game home stand. The Red Sox battled back throughout the ballgame and tied the game at 9-9 after a three run home run by Will Middlebrooks, his 15th of the year. Former Red Sox Adrian Beltre drove [...]

Lester, Red Sox Lose Temper, Lose Game to Rangers

By ⋅ August 8, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The Boston Red Sox lost 6-3 to the Texas Rangers in a pitchers duel early on between Jon Lester and new Ranger Ryan Dempster. The loss snapped the team’s small two-game winning streak and drops them below .500 once again. Red Sox starter Jon Lester (5-10) took the loss after dominating the Rangers bats through [...]

Josh Beckett Leaves With Injured Back, Fans Boo Him Off the Field

By ⋅ July 31, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Josh Beckett was not traded at the non-waivers trading deadline, but he still made headlines on Tuesday. Beckett, who started Tuesday night’s game against the Tigers, left the game with what looked to be a back issue. He left with the bases loaded and two outs in the third inning. When he came out, fans [...]

Red Sox Trade Matt Albers, Scott Podsednik for Craig Breslow

By ⋅ July 31, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The 4 pm ET non-waiver trading deadline has come and gone, and it appears the Boston Red Sox are not hardcore buyers or sellers. The team made just a couple moves on the final day in which teams can make trades, sending both reliever Matt Albers and outfielder Scott Podsednik to the Arizona Diamondbacks for [...]

Red Sox Trade Deadline 2012: Blow It Up!

By ⋅ July 31, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

July 31st has been an important day several times in the history of the John Henry era Red Sox. Nomar Garciaparra was traded in 2004, leading of course to the magical World Series run. The following year, Jonathan Papelbon made his debut while Manny Ramirez failed to start, although he pinch hit after the deadline [...]

Pedroia, Buchholz Power Red Sox Past Tigers for Third Straight Win

By ⋅ July 30, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Dustin Pedroia hit a tie-breaking two-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning to put the Boston Red Sox ahead for good en route to a 7-3 win over the Detroit Tigers. The win Monday night to open the three-game series and a ten-game homestand put the Red Sox back over .500 (again). It [...]

Josh Beckett Trade Rumors: Rangers, Braves Interested?

By ⋅ July 30, 2012 ⋅ One comment

It has been no secret that the Red Sox have been actively pursuing trades involving Josh Beckett over the last few days but are having trouble finding a buyer. The Sox have called the Texas Rangers and the Atlanta Braves about the struggling right hander who is 5-9 with a 4.57 ERA in 17 starts this [...]

Ciriaco Plays Hero Again as Red Sox Edge Yankees in 10 Innings

By ⋅ July 30, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The Red Sox edged out a victory in 10 innings against the Yankees Sunday night, winning by a score of 3-2. The rubber match of the three-game weekend series in New York was highlighted by the pitching staffs of both teams. There was very little offense to speak of as Felix Doubront and Hiroki Kuroda [...]

Beckett Lets One Get Away as Red Sox Fall to Texas

By ⋅ July 26, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

In the rubber game of the three game series with the Texas Rangers, the Red Sox managed to scrap across a few runs and Josh Beckett avoided his recent first inning struggles, yet the team still fell 5-3 after two late Ranger runs broke a 3-3 tie. The loss drops the Sox back below .500 [...]

Mike Aviles’s Bloop Single in 9th Propels Red Sox Past Rangers

By ⋅ July 25, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

When the Texas Rangers tied the game in the sixth inning at one run a piece, the game certainly had the feel of another loss for the Boston ball club in what has been a difficult 2012 season. However, if there’s one thing we’ve learned about the team this year, it’s that they always manage [...]

Jon Lester Continues to Be Less Than Himself on the Mound

By ⋅ July 23, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

In the last two seasons, the Red Sox have handed the ball to Jon Lester on opening day, indicating that he is the ace of the staff. In 2010 he pitched close to the ace status with 19 wins and an era of 3.25, but even that doesn’t really scream ace.  Now sitting at 5-8 for the [...]

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