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Book Review: How the Red Sox Explain New England

By ⋅ June 15, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

“How the Red Sox Explain New England” is a very interesting account of the history of the Boston Red Sox. Rather than reading like a droll history novel, it is more of a collection of 13 different topics relating to the Red Sox, their players, their history and whatever other fun tidbits fans, athletes and [...]

If the Playoffs Started Today – MLB Week 10

By ⋅ June 10, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

With 10 weeks done in the baseball season, excitement is still abound. Cincinnati and Pittsburgh are still knotted up in an effort to see who hosts the Wildcard game. Texas, all of a sudden, finds themselves in a very tough spot. Detroit now has the biggest AL divisional lead. The AL East is still up [...]

Red Sox Crush Yankees 11-1; Doubront Dominant

By ⋅ June 2, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

The Boston Red Sox took advantage of its base runners on Saturday night against the New York Yankees with 11 runs on 18 hits, including three homers and 5-of-15 with runners in scoring position. They won 11-1 and bring the AL East lead to two games over the Yankees. Felix Doubront really dominated in his [...]

Yankees’ Sabathia Silences Red Sox as Lester Struggles in 4-1 Loss

By ⋅ June 1, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

After coming off a four game sweep at the hands of the New York Mets, the New York Yankees entered the series  two games behind the first place Boston Red Sox in the American League East.  The Yankees had C.C. Sabathia on the mound, who shut down the Sox hitters through seven and a third innings. [...]

Ellsbury Swipes Five Bases, Sox Roll Phillies 9-2

By ⋅ May 30, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

Center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury set a team record with five stolen bases, and the Boston Red Sox took down the Philadelphia Phillies 9-2 on the road to split the two-game series. Starting pitcher Franklin Morales picked up the win in his season debut. Morales had missed the past 52 games due to a bulging disc in [...]

If the Playoffs Started Today – MLB Week 8

By ⋅ May 28, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

May is almost over already, yet there is no shortage of action. Cleveland is starting to come back down to Earth. The Red Sox and Yankees are back in firm control of the AL East. Texas’ recent losing streak is making things interesting in the AL. Cincinnati is the second-best team in the majors, but [...]

After Three Hour Rain Delay, Red Sox Complete Sweep of Twins

By ⋅ May 19, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

Well, at least the fans that stuck around can now say they’ve seen The Sandlot. Ahead 3-1 when the skies opened up over Target Field, the Boston Red Sox finally came away with a sweep of the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, winning 5-1 after a three hour rain delay. Nearly six and a half hours after [...]

If the Playoffs Started Today – MLB Week 6

By ⋅ May 13, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

We’re halfway through May, and baseball is full of stories. The Yankees and Indians are up. The Red Sox and Rockies are down. New injuries are creeping up while others are healing. It’s very difficult for any team to get any sort of a niche for themselves, so let’s look at what would happen if [...]

If the Playoffs Started Today – MLB Week 5

By ⋅ May 6, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

May is well underway, and there’s plenty of movement going on. Both leagues have new powerhouses in control. Some teams are slipping while others struggle to maintain what they have so far. It’s been difficult for any team to have any sort of lasting stay against those around them, so let’s look at what would [...]

If the Playoffs Started Today – MLB Week 4

By ⋅ April 29, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

April is almost over already, and there are plenty of teams that are shaking up the standings from what many expected. Boston, Kansas City and Pittsburgh have all turned things around quite nicely from last season. The Dodgers, Blue Jays and Angels, on the other hand, have completely failed to live up to the hype. [...]

Video: Yankees Turn 4-6-5-6-5-3-4 Triple Play

By ⋅ April 13, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

While the Boston Red Sox had an unscheduled night off thanks to rain postponing Friday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays, the New York Yankees did what the Red Sox couldn’t do the two previous nights: beat the Baltimore Orioles. It was the Yankees’ fourth straight win, improving their record to 5-4 to enter into [...]

Ryan Dempster Solid, but Red Sox Offense Sputters Against Yankees

By ⋅ April 5, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

The Boston Red Sox entered Thursday night’s game with their first 2-0 start to the season since 1999, and the New York Yankees were on sweep-watch in the first series of the season. However, Andy Pettitte had other plans for the Red Sox batters. Pettitte appeared to come out with some nerves to start and [...]

Red Sox on Pace for Perfect Season after 7-4 Win Over Yankees

By ⋅ April 4, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

Clay Buchholz pitched 7 strong innings and the Boston Red Sox took advantage of Hiroki Kuroda‘s early exit to beat the New York Yankees, 7-4. According to the Associated Press, the second straight win in the Bronx marks the first 2-0 start for the Red Sox since 1999. For all the doubters who wondered whether [...]

Despite AL East Hype, Red Sox Good Bet for 2013 Postseason

By ⋅ March 5, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

This season, parity redefines itself in the American League East. Unlike years past, where the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees have clashed over the division title and sole AL Wild Card, the division presents five potentially great baseball teams competing for a maximum of three playoff spots. After an abysmal 2012 season, the [...]

Red Sox Should Thank MLB Player’s Union for Nixing A-Rod Trade, PED Circus

By ⋅ February 8, 2013 ⋅ One comment

On December 18, 2003, the trade that would have sent AL MVP Alex Rodriguez to the Boston Red Sox for Manny Ramirez went dead. The Texas Rangers and Boston Red Sox passed the deadline set by MLB Commissioner Bud Selig to complete the blockbuster, ending negotiations and the prospect of Rodriguez in a Red Sox uniform. A [...]

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