The People Have Spoken…
…and the winner of our magical DVD contest is the “grandma” story. All of the entries got a healthy number of votes, but grandma took …
502 and counting…
Faithful readers of this site know two things: I love to get my drink on, and I’m dead-ass wrong on every prediction I make. Except …
What If You Caught Manny’s 500th?
Here at SG, we like to think of ourselves as model citizens. We hold doors open for the ladies, give regularly to such worthy causes …
Jim Rice Gets His 500th!
His five-hundredth awesome f@#king suit, that is! Never mind Manny’s historical Saturday night, check the threads Big Jim Ed was holding down during NESN’s post-game …
The Talented Mr. Ramirez
I honestly can’t recall any ballplayer I’ve enjoyed watching more than Craig Grebeck. But since Manny just clocked his 500th home run, we’ll put the …
Write This Down: 500. Tonight.
I have it on fairly good authority–the case of Pabst I’ve been consuming since 11:00am this morning–that Manny’s hitting 500 tonight. So I may need …
Show a Little Faith, There’s Magic in the Night…
Confession time. When Mike Timlin came into the game, I was pretty sure it was over. When Lugo booted the double-play ball, I knew it …
Manny Turns…500?
Manny Ramirez was born on May 30th, 1972. Today, May 30th, 2008, Manny is sitting at 499 career home runs. You see where I’m going? …
"Oh, But to Have You Sitting Next to Me For Just One Game."
First things first: We lied. No, not about what we were really doing with those sorority girls from UNLV, but about our contest. We asked …
We Interrupt Our Red Sox Postings for this Pop Culture Moment
Two things: 1) Last night’s season finale of LOST was further proof of why this show is the best goddam thing on television. It’s got …
Nothing Says Baseball Like a Guy With a Guitar
So I was watching a DVR of one of last week’s games against the Royals (hey, anything to avoid the horror show that is the …
Trot Nixon Just Called to Say He Loves You
Because he’s got a lot of time on his hands these days, you dig? Trot Nixon, once the epitome of Boston Red Sox grit and …
The Curious Case of the Missing Offense
Another left coast loss. 1-5 thus far on the road trip. A Wakefield gem wasted. Two measly hits. And we didn’t even get home run …
Your Evening Saved. Thanks to Manny.
Matsuzaka came out with shoulder fatigue (also known as the Man-I-don’t-want-to-suffer-my-first-loss-to-the-Mariners flu) and Timlin couldn’t hold the fort. But at least we had number 499, …
Contest Time: Would You Let This Guy Sit Next to You at Fenway?
Let’s say you could watch a game at Fenway sitting next to anybody. Living or dead. Real or fictional. Your Uncle Billy or f@#king R2-D2. …
Nice Shirt!
I don’t know why, but Red Sox wins that occur on holidays always seem a little sweeter. Remember the Mother’s Day comeback? And let’s face …
The Yankees Still Don’t Like Us or Red: Slave to Capitalism
Here’s the thing. I got an e-mail from someone somewhere saying that if I pimped the State Farm “Call Your Shot with David Ortiz” contest, …
And Now This Important Memorial Day Message From Kevin Youkilis to Those Who Would Dare Oppose America and Democracy in its Various Forms
Actually, we’re not all that tyrannical here at SG. We were really just looking for another excuse to use this photo. Happy Memorial Day to …
Where’s The Beef?
Or, where’s the bats? After seven straight home wins, the Red Sox ventured out on the road and forgot how to hit a baseball. Seven …
Calling On Derek Lowe Mojo or Yes, We Can Win on the Road vs. the A’s
Folks, we can beat Oakland on the road. In big games, even. As evidence, and to help stunt this current away-game losing streak, we happily …
Mike Lowell: Player, Author, Sweet Pepper
I like to think that if Josh Beckett ever heard the nickname I’ve christened him with — Commander Kick Ass of the F@#k Yeah Brigade …
On the road again
If you root for any team not named the Red Sox, this is about the time you take a look at the standings and start …
I Miss Your Broken China Voice. How I Wish You Were Still Here With Me.
Tina? Red here. As the restraining order you requested keeps me a good 80 blocks from you, I’ve decided to say what I need to …
Baseball Beckons.
A 1:35pm game today, so start workin’ on those get-out-of-the-office-early excuses. After all, you might see Matsuzaka go to 8-0, the Sox run their streak …
Bartolo Colon and the World’s Most Excitable Ump
And I thought I was pretty pumped for Colon’s first game in a Red Sox uniform. Check the home plate ump’s flirtation with interpretive dance …
Everyone Loves a Big Guy
I must say, I am tremendously stoked for Big Bartolo Colon’s Red Sox debut tonight. For one thing, as I wrote just a couple months …
Red Sox Throwdown:Save Fenway! Tear It to the Ground!
It’s unquestionably the single greatest place in the universe to watch a ballgame (second only, perhaps, to a dingy Chelsea couch nuzzled between Christina Applegate …
More Reasons to Be Excited If You’re Attending Tonight’s Game
Tonight, Justin Masterson has the unenviable task of following up The Jon Lester Power Hour (see post below). But I’m quite confident that tonight’s game …
And Stars Fell on Lansdowne
For those of you keeping score: In 2006, Jon Lester was diagnosed with anaplastic large cell lymphoma. In 2007, he won the clinching game of …
George Brett Reminds You to Drink and Screw Responsibly, and to Enjoy His Kansas City Royals
That the Kansas City Royals are in town for a four game set is inherently awesome on its own. That tonight’s starting pitcher, 24 year-old …
Carl Yastrzemski: The Glue That Binds the Generations
I’ve been called a lot of things in my life, “pervert” and “repeat offender” among the most common. But the one that really stings is …
I Smell Sweep
And just like that, all is right in the world. Or at least in Red Sox Nation. It wasn’t always pretty, but the Sox managed …
I went on vacation and all I got was a 4-game losing streak
Man, I can’t turn my back for a minute! Other than the Manny-high-five-double-play, it doesn’t look like I missed very much. On the plus side, …