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The closer’s role is to be the lights-out guy. The one who comes in, steps up and promptly squashes any hope the other team might …

If you drive, walk or roll around this fair city enough, you notice things like handbills, flyers, posters and other bits of graffiti that come …

Dear Tastemakers at NESN: Red here. For once, I’ve got no shows to pitch you (although Carlton Fisk, Small Town OB-GYN is a winner, if …

Sometimes he’s Shakey Wakey. Sometimes he’s Tim the Enchanter. Sometimes he’s the guy who’s kicking your ass with an infuriatingly effective knuckleball. Tonight, that guy …

Tonight it’s Timmy Wakefield, age 56, against The Big Unit, age 63. See that photo above? Here’s hoping we see a lot of Johnson doing …

Even though we’ve got guys like Mikey Lowell and JD Drew carrying a good chunk of the offense, who wouldn’t like to see His Papiness …

While my eyes tell me the Sox have been slumping lately – at least not scoring runs – the numbers tell a different story. Of …

Today is Jerry Remy Day on NESN, at the ballpark and in your heart. If you’ve ever trolled another team’s broadcast or–heaven help us–been subjected …

Two weeks ago, if someone told me Youk would be leaving the Sox-Snakes game in the fifth with a shiner, I’d have assumed everyone’s favorite …

…and unless the Man upstairs wants the world’s angriest Texan taking his name in vain, he’ll be stopping all this rain nonsense and letting Commander …

The first thing that greeted me Sunday morning–that is, after the blistering hangover and phone call from the woman who located my wallet and pants–was …

Write this down: If Joel Pineiro Bread shuts down the Sox offense today, I will eat my Manny Ramirez T-shirt. Actually eat it, probably buffet …

Well that sucked out loud. I guess I was hoping after the bad news about Schilling, a good return outing from Dice-K would ease the …

There are several things in life that are much more glorious than seeing Jon Papelbon and Manny Delcarmen lip-synch Milli Vanilli’s “Blame It On The …

Whether you love him or hate him, you have to respect what this guy has done for the Red Sox over the past four years. …

Boston.com is reporting that the Red Sox will be honoring the Celtics prior to tomorrow night’s game at Fenway: While no specifics were mentioned, a …

If there’s one thing I enjoy as much as the Red Sox, women and free-range turkey, it’s music. So last week, when I asked readers …

I’ll admit. Last year ’round this time, Pin the Tail on J.D. was one of my favorite pastimes. All that money… tied up in a …

The Boston Celtics are NBA Champions! This one was over a few minutes into the 3rd quarter. The Celts combined stifling defense with red-hot shooting …

Manny’s back in the line-up, and with Drew wielding a bat like Zeus tosses lightning bolts on the unsuspecting masses, I’d say the Sox are …

In order to minimize the number of death-threats I’ll receive from writing this (I know I won’t eliminate them – I’m sure some have already …

I fall in love a lot at the ballpark. It’s probably the booze or the lights or the summer heat or the sheer joy of …

When I was about seven or eight, my dad used to play a game with us. The game was called Guess What I’m Going to …

Since the start of the 2004 season, Red and I have opened the door to the dark and twisted corners of our minds where our …

Is it just me, or does Coco Crisp seem like a completely different guy since he got his beef on with James Shields and the …

They both have an Uncle Rico. But where Napoleon’s Unc trafficked in tupperware sets and “breast augmentation,” Manny’s is peddling something far more valuable–a hamstring-repairing …

Everyone, go call dad if he lives far away. If he’s close by, spend the day with him. Watch the Sox game, even have a …

This game was one of those “Saturday the 14th” oddities that you just have to shake your head at, put a mark in the win …

I can’t quite put my finger on what it is that saps the Red Sox’ mojo the minute they step on grass or turf that …

Other teams, take note. See how the catcher stands far away from the plate, thus ensuring that the ball with travel nowhere within the circumference …

I know this is starting to sound cliche, but man it’s great to be a Boston fan! Jon Lester set the tone early, completely shutting …

Some might remember Curtis Leskanic as the guy who looked more like he should be in line at the local soup kitchen or hanging out …

…it helps wash away the taste of stagnant weenie water: Fenway Park’s food stands flunked city health inspections on more than a dozen health and …

Much like you, Denton and I are unabashed Remy loyalists. If the Dawg wants to come to my house, break a few bottles over my …

A couple months ago, Bartolo Colon was the punchline to at least a half-dozen jokes–many involving pork chops. But after watching him turn in a …