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I’ve never worked on Fenway Opening Day. From internships to getting-my-ass-through-grad-school gigs to “real” jobs, I’ve always kept the home opener a holy day of …

…and none of them included “Good job, Boomer.” Six innings, six runs for Wells. No walks, but when you’re tossing meatballs right in the batters’ …

It’s fitting that this memorial message for Pope John Paul II was displayed on the screen before last night’s 6-5 win over the Jays. Before …

Ah, Spring is busting out all over. Seriously, though, the best part of NESN’s Fever Pitch Red Carpet Special Wednesday night was watching interview subjects …

Renteria [Entering apartment]: Sorry I’m late. Did you tape “According to Jim”? Red Sox Nation [quickly shutting a drawer]: Edgar! You’re — you’re back. Renteria …

I don’t know which is worse, the Sunday night, nationally-televised blowout or yesterday afternoon’s “tie-it-up-in-the-ninth-only-to-have-your-closer-blow-it” type of loss. Kind of like being asked to choose …

With all due respect to Stacey Yamigura of Marshfield, the start of the baseball season is the world’s biggest tease. We spend all winter watching …

First off, what transgressions against humanity must one be found guilty of… what unspeakable horrors must one design… before they are seated in this section …

Ah, I remember the last time we played the Yankees. Good times, good times. Also, if someone told you, at the start of the 2004 …

In honor of tomorrow’s season opener against New York, won’t you all join me in a rousing chorus of the Red Sox-Yankees Fight Song [as …

When the tentative knock sounds, it is not unexpected. The man with the long flowing hair and beard, dressed only in a white robe, opens …

I can’t wait for Sunday night. And in many ways, I have a hard time believing a new season is upon us. I’m still riding …

Certain things I’ve come to accept. I can’t tan. Jennifer Garner won’t be returning my calls. And, as has been the case every year since …

One is a former astronaut Colonel who survived a devastating crash and is reconstructed with a bionic eye, arm and two bionic legs. He battled …

It’s Monday morning. A couple deadlines will come to a screeching halt on my desk in a couple hours. My gut aches from too much …

We know how you feel. Sitting around, munching Ramen Noodles and staring at your wife’s horrifically oversized ass while programs like Entertainment Tonight and Extra …

While searching for a goofy picture to post for Easter, the magic that is Google led me to this. There is so much history to …

I don’t know why, but this struck me as one of the funniest things I’ve read in a while. Some highlights from the story; “I …

Mr. Roper: Oh, surrrrrre. They’ll do just fine, those Red Sox. With their long hair and their cute uniforms. And those little caps. You know …

Barry Bonds is tired. Can’t you just hear the collective “awwwww, poor Barry” from baseball fans across America? My opinion of this guy which was …

My Dad took me to my first ballgame at Fenway when I was ten years old. And I’ve still got two things from that day. …

Emphasis on “behind“…

Before we talk baseball, let me tell you a couple of things about Florida. Spending a week in Rotonda was like Deliverance meets Cocoon. A …

So on Saturday, March 12, Denton heads down to Spring Training, and he’s all, “Dude, I’ll send back some photos and interesting news throughout the …

The above photo is from The Boston Herald. It depicts the backside of Mrs. Johnny Damon. And possibly some other things and/or people. I just …

If all goes according to plan, I’ll be spending most of the day at Crossroads Pub. But we all know how things go… Anyway, here’s …

“Frankly, I’d rather see a Victoria’s Secret ad that has less scantily-clad females and more… Bob Dylan.” “I think I can take him. Possibly.” “I …

The Great GatsbyChapter Four Nick Carraway: So, Gatsby, I hear you’re from the Midwest. Gatsby: That’s right. Nick: Whereabouts? Gatsby: San Francisco. Nick: I see… …

So Denton’s packed up and headed down to sunny Florida, where the palm trees sway, batshit old folks drive giant cars, and, most significantly, the …

I’ve a confession to make: I’m queer for baseball cards. Got boxes and boxes of them stacked up like cordwood. They’re all dented and mucked-up …

The Red Sox game, as well as every other game in Florida, was rained out yesterday. That left me torn between ruining the end of …

Obviously, winning back-to-back World Series’ is at the top of everyone’s list. But fans have different favorite players they want to see do well or …

To: Denton From: Red Okay, I’m off. Here are two posts for Tuesday. Pretty self-explanatory. Oh, and remember the story: As far as my parole …

As Grapefruit League games go, yesterday’s 5-4 win over the Phillies was pretty damn entertaining, pushing me dangerously close to the “all screaming, all beer …

Sammy Sosa was ejected from yesterday’s spring training game. After being called out on a high third strike, Sosa took right field. Moments later he …