http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Boston Red Sox News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080907&content_id=3433101&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:24:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080907&content_id=3433101&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Byrd soars; Red Sox creep up on Rays The Red Sox had their four-game winning streak snapped Saturday, but Paul Byrd got them back on the winning track, extending his personal winning streak to four games. With a 7-2 victory Sunday, the Red Sox head home just 1 1/2 games back in the American League East. Shawn Shroyer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080907&content_id=3433104&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:56:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080907&content_id=3433104&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Red Sox look to gain on Rays in series After a weekend in which the Red Sox entered 3 1/2 games behind the Rays in the American League East, they welcome Tampa Bay to Fenway Park Monday for a three-game series just 1 1/2 games behind in the division chase. Shawn Shroyer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080907&content_id=3433116&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:49:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080907&content_id=3433116&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Wrist still giving Big Papi some trouble After Sunday's 7-2 victory against the Rangers, Ortiz said his left wrist, which suffered a partial tear of the tendon sheath earlier in the season and cost him 45 games, was still "clicking" -- and not in a good way. Shawn Shroyer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080907&content_id=3433120&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Sun, 07 Sep 2008 14:57:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080907&content_id=3433120&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Hansack recalled to provide Sox relief With the Boston bullpen having been taxed for 10 1/3 innings the last two nights, the Red Sox recalled right-hander Devern Hansack from Triple-A Pawtucket Sunday. In another move, Bartolo Colon was activated from the 6-day DL and will start for Triple-A Pawtucket on Sunday night. Shawn Shroyer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080906&content_id=3428723&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:31:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080906&content_id=3428723&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Red Sox can't dig out of early hole Making his 500th career appearance in a Red Sox uniform, Tim Wakefield lasted just 1 2/3 innings before getting pulled. He surrendered seven runs in the second inning, digging a hole the Red Sox couldn't climb out of in a 15-8 loss at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Shawn Shroyer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080906&content_id=3431283&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:01:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080906&content_id=3431283&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Byrd can help Red Sox begin new streak Paul Byrd will toe the rubber in Sunday's series finale as the Red Sox try to start another winning streak against Texas. In four starts with the Red Sox since being traded from the Indians on Aug. 12, Byrd is 3-1 and unbeaten in his last three starts. Shawn Shroyer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080906&content_id=3428715&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Sat, 06 Sep 2008 20:07:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080906&content_id=3428715&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Aardsma, Drew face off, eye returns David Aardsma threw to hitters Saturday, one of whom was J.D. Drew, which had manager Terry Francona interested in both ends of the matchup. Aardsma looked good and could be sent to a rehab assignment as soon as Monday, while Drew experienced discomfort. Shawn Shroyer http://browniepoints.mlblogs.com/?partnerId=rss_bos Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:06:30 EDT http://browniepoints.mlblogs.com/?partnerId=rss_bos http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/news/lester_nohitter/index.jsp?partnerId=rss_bos Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:11:01 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/news/lester_nohitter/index.jsp?partnerId=rss_bos http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080906&content_id=3428720&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:24:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080906&content_id=3428720&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos With personal matters set, Youk returns Kevin Youkilis was back with the Red Sox on Saturday and back in the lineup, hitting cleanup behind David Ortiz. But, more importantly, the personal issues that kept him from traveling with the team to Texas have been settled, as Youkilis declared the situation back home "good." Shawn Shroyer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3423003&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:17:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3423003&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Fresh off DL, Beckett, Lowell lead Sox Making his first start since Aug. 17, Josh Beckett pitched five shutout innings as the Red Sox trounced the Rangers, 8-1, on Friday night at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Shawn Shroyer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3423020&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:53:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3423020&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Wakefield's Saturday start a milestone Tim Wakefield will pitch his 500th game for the Red Sox on Saturday and will become the first pitcher in club history to start at least 350 of his 500 outings with the Red Sox, and the 23rd pitcher to reach those milestones with one team in Major League history. Shawn Shroyer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3423013&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:16:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3423013&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos More reinforcements on way for Sox J.D. Drew, Bartolo Colon and David Aardsma may not be far behind the Boston trio of Josh Beckett, Mike Lowell and Sean Casey in regards to being activated from the disabled list. The Red Sox will be as close to fully healthy as they've seemingly been all season. Shawn Shroyer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080906&content_id=3428394&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Sat, 06 Sep 2008 13:16:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080906&content_id=3428394&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Pitching key in the Cal league playoffs The Best-of-5 California League Semifinal Series begin Saturday with San Jose facing Stockton and Lancaster battling Lake Elsinore for a trip to the championship. Alan Friedman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3423017&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:19:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3423017&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Red Sox activate trio from disabled list Before Friday's series opener with the Rangers, the Red Sox activated Josh Beckett (right elbow inflammation), Mike Lowell (right oblique strain) and Sean Casey (strained neck) from the disabled list. The trio brings the Red Sox another step closer to fielding their ideal lineup. Shawn Shroyer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080904&content_id=3417965&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080904&content_id=3417965&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Red Sox to set MLB sellout record On Monday, when the Red Sox host the Rays, Boston is set to establish a Major League record five years in the making, hosting their 456th consecutive sellout crowd at Fenway Park. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080903&content_id=3412494&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080903&content_id=3412494&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Sox stage comeback, beat O's The Red Sox coupled a home run and a double by Dustin Pedroia with an errant throw on a Jacoby Ellsbury bunt in the ninth to launch a late-inning comeback against Baltimore, culminating in a 5-4 win. Mark Remme http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080903&content_id=3412509&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:23:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080903&content_id=3412509&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Red Sox find renewed health Boston will reclaim several players off the DL when it begins a series in Texas on Friday night, including Mike Lowell, Sean Casey and starter Josh Beckett. Mark Remme http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080904&content_id=3421416&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:41:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080904&content_id=3421416&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Hansack untouchable in playoff outing Kevin T. Czerwinski http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080903&content_id=3412537&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080903&content_id=3412537&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Back spasms persist for Youkilis Between flu-like symptoms and back spasms, Kevin Youkilis has miss four out of Boston's last five games, including Wednesday's finale against the Orioles. Mark Remme