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Aceves Gives Red Sox Big Lift As They Defeat Rays 2-1

The last couple of weeks have been a struggle for Red Sox starting pitching. With Clay Buchholz battling nagging injuries, Jon Lester turning in duds in two of his last three starts and Felix Doubront,…Read More

Eight Run Third More Than Enough Help For Lester As Sox End Skid

Jon Lester can now cross off the word “stopper” on his “Ace Form Regaining List”. Lester would pitch seven strong in last nights 9-2 win vs The Rays at the Trop. He gave up two…Read More

Red Sox Start Important Road Trip With 5-3 Loss To Rays

An important nine game road trip for the Red Sox got off to a shaky start as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated Boston 5-3 in the first of three at what I call the mausoleum, Tampa Bay’s Tropicana Field. David…Read More

Red Sox AL East Roundup: Tampa Bay Rays Q&A

The Tampa Bay Rays have been a perennial contender in the AL East for quite some time and it’s no surprise. I hate Joe Maddon sticking his finger in my eye but the guy can manage and does this…Read More

Trades Impact on AL East: Yanks, Sox, Jays slight gains; Rays, Orioles slight losses

  The Hysteria Helium has leaked out of the countless Trade Rumor balloons; the wrinkled bladders litter the blogosphere; just 21 deals got done.  So, how did the 6 AL East trades impact the Red…Read More

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Don’t Pray for Miracle Trade Today…Or Playoffs this year…How many more “sold-out” fans?

  Keep you expectations at, or below, sea level about Red Sox trades—there won’t be any. [OK,…Read More

Red Sox & Rays Series Q&A

Finally, after four days of no Red Sox baseball we can resume our daily routine that ends with a ball…Read More

Fenway Fun 2012: The “Retro Red Sox” with Roger and Pedro and…maybe Teddy Ballgame?

Just in case the Sox are frozen out of the post-season this year, can we at least bring back some warm…Read More

Red Sox Have 56% Chance of Making the Postseason

With nearly two months of the season in the books, it’s never too early to start looking ahead…Read More

Red Sox Series Preview: Tampa Bay Rays & A Pivotal Series

The Red Sox proved they are a team that could contend for the AL East division after going 5-3 on their…Read More

Current Road Trip Will Prove If Red Sox Are Contenders

After having their five-game winning streak snapped in what turned out to be a pitchers-duel, the Red…Read More

Red Sox Mini-Series 6 Pack: Tampa Bay Rays

We are about to find out if the Red Sox have turned the corner with their play and whether or not they…Read More

Enemy Territory: Without Longoria Can the Rays Keep Division Lead?

The first place Tampa Bay Rays were dealt a major blow this week when all-star and franchise cornerstone…Read More

Rays & Red Sox Series Preview: A Tampa Sweep?

The Red Sox limp home after a tough 1-5 start and things won’t get any easier to open Fenway Park…Read More

The Francona Feud Might Be Good For the Red Sox

The feud between former manager Terry Francona and the Red Sox ownership, namely Larry Lucchino and…Read More

AL East Predictions: Red Sox In The Hunt?

It’s time to turn our attention to the most competitive division in baseball and the one we care…Read More

Bobby V at #15 On List of MLB Managers, John Farrell at #26

Nick Cafardo ranked all 30 MLB managers and not surprisingly Joe Maddon of the Tampa Bay Rays was at…Read More

Enemy Territory: Can the Tampa Bay Rays Ride Pitching to a Division Title?

The Tampa Bay Rays are emerging as a model franchise in Major League Baseball, at least from their on…Read More

Red Sox Have 2nd Best Rotation in AL East

At least according to Steve Melewski of MASNsports.com they do.  In an article where Melewski ranked…Read More

Tampa Bay Rays Bizarre Ovation For Andino Fuels Red Sox Rivalry

The game of baseball is based upon respecting your opponent.  There are times when they cross the line…Read More