Boston.com Red Sox news

Francona gets warm reception in return

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:28:02 GMT

Knowing the inevitable attention that would come with his return to Fenway Park as manager of the Cleveland Indians, Terry Francona wanted to be careful not to let the spotlight burn to brightly. The Indians came in as hot...

Stubbs, Reynolds lead Indians to 12-3 win over Sox

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:14:02 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Drew Stubbs and Mark Reynolds drove in three runs each and Cleveland had 16 hits in the Indians' 12-3 win over the Boston Red Sox in manager Terry Francona's return to Fenway Park on Thursday night.

Francona manages at Fenway for 1st time since 2011

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:42:47 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Terry Francona felt right at home in the visiting dugout.

Quantity of Ryan Dempster’s pitches outnumbers quality in 12-4 loss to Indians

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:10:47 GMT

Ryan Dempster managed to navigate his way through the start of the first inning to the end of the frame in an economical fashion, needing only 15 pitches to get past the first four batters he faced in the game.

Francona manages at Fenway for 1st time since 2011

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:24:32 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Terry Francona felt right at home in the visiting dugout.

Red Sox still weighing whether to place Shane Victorino on the disabled list

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:24:31 GMT

Although his stiff left hamstring continues to improve, outfielder Shane Victorino sat out Thursday night’s series opener against the Indians and remains day to day, according to manager John Farrell.

Cleveland Indians rout Red Sox, 12-3, in Terry Francona’s return to Fenway Park

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:08:02 GMT

Returning to Fenway Park as a manager for the first time, Terry Francona brought with him the best team in the majors over the past month.

Francona manages at Fenway for 1st time since 2011

Fri, 24 May 2013 01:37:01 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Terry Francona felt right at home in the visiting dugout.

Live updates: Indians at Red Sox

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:12:01 GMT

Pregame Greetings to Fenway Park where the Red Sox will welcome the return of former manager Terry Francona, now manager of the Cleveland Indians. Francona held forth with the media before the game in the visiting dugout (has got to...

Terry Francona returns to Fenway recharged

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:56:32 GMT

By Julian Benbow, Globe staff There wasnt enough time for Terry Franconas mind to wander. Not after sitting through two rain delays Wednesday night in Cleveland that stretched his Indians' 11-7 loss to the Tigers out over 3 hours...

Red Sox sign reliever Rafael Perez pending physical

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:10:17 GMT

The Red Sox have signed lefty reliever Rafael Perez to a minor league deal pending a physical, a team source has confirmed. Perez, was spotted at Fenway this afternoon. He was non-tendered by the Indians in November after being limited...

Victorino still "day to day," unavailable for opener vs. Indians

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:40:02 GMT

By Michael Vega, Globe Staff Red Sox manager John Farrell said right fielder Shane Victorino continues to improve but was not available for the opener of this four-game home series against the Indians. Victorino, who experienced tightness in his left...

Game 48: Indians at Red Sox

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:21:01 GMT

Good afternoon. Here are the lineups. RED SOX (28-19) Ellsbury CF Nava RF Pedroia 2B Ortiz DH Napoli 1B Saltalamacchia C Middlebrooks 3B Drew SS Carp LF Pitching: RHP Ryan Dempster (2-4, 4.27) INDIANS (26-19) TBA Pitching: RHP Zach McAllister...

Ross catches five innings for Portland

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:49:33 GMT

David Ross caught five innings and was 1 for 3 with an RBI double for Double A Portland today in an 8-4 victory against New Hampshire at Hadlock Field.

Pitching matchups for the Indians series

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:11:03 GMT

Thursday: RHP Zach McAllister (3-3, 2.65) vs. RHP Ryan Dempster (2-4, 4.27), 7:10 p.m., NESN, MLB Network Friday: RHP Justin Masterson (7-2, 2.83) vs. RHP John Lackey (2-4, 3.31), 7:10 p.m., NESN. Saturday: LHP Scott Kazmir (2-2, 6.35) vs. LHP...

Red Sox coverage in today's Globe

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:20:33 GMT

Clay Buchholz was in the groove as the Red Sox finished their road trip with a 6-2 victory against the White Sox. Nick Cafardo writes that the Red Sox should do everything they can to retain Jacoby Ellsbury. The notebook...

Buchholz goes to 7-0, Red Sox beat White Sox 6-2

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:25:03 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Paul Konerko would have loved the sweep. This wasn't bad, though.

Buchholz goes to 7-0, Red Sox beat White Sox 6-2

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:25:03 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Clay Buchholz figures a slump will come his way at some point so he'll enjoy this run while it lasts.

Don’t be quick to lose Jacoby Ellsbury

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:25:02 GMT

CHICAGO – The Red Sox’ hitting coaches feel Jacoby Ellsbury is about to break out. They see the progress in the leadoff hitter’s swing in batting practice and feel it’s just a matter of time.

Buchholz goes to 7-0, Red Sox beat White Sox 6-2

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:25:02 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Clay Buchholz pitched five-hit ball over seven innings to improve to 7-0, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 6-2 Wednesday night to avoid a three-game sweep.

Terry Francona returning to Fenway in another uniform

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:25:02 GMT

CHICAGO — Terry Francona hasn’t managed against the Red Sox at Fenway Park since July 17, 1999, when he was with the Phillies. He returns to the third base dugout Thursday when his Cleveland Indians arrive for a four-game series.

Francona expects emotional return to Fenway Park

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:25:01 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians manager Terry Francona is bracing for a lump in his throat and maybe a tear or two.

Buchholz in tune again as Red Sox end a successful road trip

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:40:03 GMT

It has become a tradition in baseball that the starting pitcher gets to choose the music playing in the clubhouse before the game on the day he pitches. Red Sox righthander Clay Buchholz puts some thought into what is usually an eclectic playlist.

Live updates: Red Sox at White Sox

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:46:01 GMT

Top 1st: Red Sox 2, White Sox 0 - Sometimes David Ortiz hits rockets that get caught. This time he blooped a single to left that scored two runs. Jonny Gomes had walked and Pedroia had doubled down the line...

Victorino still out, but making progress

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:28:32 GMT

Right fielder Shane Victorino (left hamstring) is out of the Red Sox lineup for a second straight day. But Farrell said he has improved and ran on the treadmill.