The Devil Rays Are Comic Book Heroes. No, Seriously.
I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again: Nothing frightens me more than the sight of David Ortiz trying to leg out an extra …
And In Your Arms, Mike Lowell, Salvation’s Not So Far Away
Just as there’s a part of me that keeps expecting J.D. Drew to bust out of his power shortage and launch 18 homers in the …
The Tropicana Killer and Our Choice for President of Red Sox Nation
Tonight, we get Timmeh, who is money in the rarified air of The Trop. Of course, he’s going to need to be, as he’s not …
David Ortiz is Off Jered Weaver’s Christmas List
While the rest of us were wetting ourselves with glee over David Ortiz’ Return to Power Island on Saturday night, Jered Weaver was steaming mad …
Bobby Kielty, Eric Hinske and the Power of the Mohawk
After the balls-to-the-wall drama of Saturday night’s game, yesterday gave us nothing but balls-to-the-griddle exasperation, and the ominous feeling the our return to the valley …
Party Like It’s 1942
Nothing sets the tone for an afternoon game at Fenway like some good old fashioned crazy lady dancin’. Sure, physically, she’s in the Monstah seats… …
Bats to the Rescue
If there was any doubt about who the ace of the Red Sox staff is, Curt Schilling cleared it up: it’s Beckett’s team. Schill got …
Prince of Medfield, King of New England
I taped this SI cover to my office wall the night before Game 4 of the 2004 ALCS. I haven’t taken it down since. If …
A Million Tiny Pieces
As I see it, there are only three occasions that Eric Gagne should be allowed back on the mound for the Sox: 1) Everyone else …
Josh Beckett is Primed for Ass-Kickery, and Everything Else You Need to Know
During my sad excuse for a lunch break, I was able to watch the Sox’ put the boots to the most aptly named John Lackey …
The Sox Addict’s Guide to Watching the Game When You Really Should Be Working
Today, the Red Sox play two against the Anaheim Angels in a series that will feature not only Gary Matthews’ first visit to Boston since …
When the Hangover Strikes
On paper, are you freakin’ kidding me? Daisuke Matsuzaka, our $100 million Monster Island import versus something called “Andy Sonnanstine” with a 1-8 record, 6.35 …
This Summer There Won’t Be A Cloud In the Sky
It’s been far, far too long since we’ve had a dramatic, drop-yer-beers-and-grab-yer-balls finish like that. So long, in fact, I’d practically forgotten what it felt …
Can’t Break Wake
Timmy Wakefield’s like that crazy girl you dated in college. One night, she’s all over your best friend, dirty dancing with your uncle Pete and …
The New Face of "Suck" in Boston
The man in the picture is Eric Gagne. Based on his expression he is happy, probably having done something good for his team. Red Sox …
And Here In The Bar, The Piano Man’s Found Another Nail For My Heart
Especially you, Eric Gagne. Especially you. We got one jewel — Saturday’s Beckett performance — wrapped around two absolutely wretched games, and saw our AL …
Which Is It?
After a relatively relaxing 2007 season, we hit the dog days and suddenly we’re in a play-off race. We watch the scoreboards, we curse the …
What if the Hurricane was Named Ditka?
Hey New England. Bob Swerski here, filling on for Red and Denton. Denton is currently being “detained” for his behavior after watching last nights game. …
I’m The Number on Your Kitchen Door I’m the Baseball Team from Baltimore
Myself and a few characters of ill-repute will be shufflin’ off to Baltimore to watch the Sox take on the Kevin Millar Jug Band at …
Fun With Clemens
First things first: I must confess that I didn’t watch last night’s game, haven’t checked the box scores or newspaper sites or the comments section …
Five Conversations I Would Rather Hear On The NESN Post-Game Show Instead of a Recounting of a Second-Straight Loss to the Angels
So wearing a garter belt and stockings was, for you anyway, a liberating experience? I guess. That is, if you could call waking up in …
There’s a Feeling I Get, When I Look to the West
A picture is worth a thousand words, right? In Manny’s case, I’m guessing a couple of those words began with a capital “F” and ended …
The Answer Is, "Kicking Ass"
The question is, “What is Curt Schilling in the business of doing?” And tonight, for his big return, I’ve got a feeling that business will …
Animalize!
This is just your basic, everyday clip of Manny acting like a bull and charging a towel held by Wily Mo, followed by Coco getting …
Josh Beckett: Popular With the Ladies
Watching Beckett get his 14th win — a tidy affair featuring nine strikeouts and one measly run over 6 and 2/3 innings — got me …
Hey Seattle – We Won!
That’s right, suckers. You can take your Starbucks and your Space Needle and your Puget Sound and your grunge rock and your Ichiro and kiss …
We Prefer to Remember the Good Times
This loss falls squarely on the shoulders of the guys who squandered the 1st and 2nd inning opportunities. Bases loaded with one out in the …
A Little Revenge and this too Shall Pass
This was the scene at the plate in the series finale between the Sox and Seattle back in June. Yeah, that was the series that …
Positive Vibes & Good Wishes
The whole situation with JD Drew’s son is something that I can honestly say I totally understand and sympathize with. ‘Cause I’ve been there. A …
I Have Nothing But Good Thoughts for Roger Clemens
…because all this news coming out of the Bronx after each Clemens meltdown is simply too priceless. Like this awesome bit from Yahoo! Sports that …
Doug Mirabelli: Lovable Oaf
When you’re barely hitting .200 on a first-place team, you’d best be stocking the clubhouse fridge with beer, picking up the tab at Arbys, and, …
Timely Hitting: We’ll Drink to That
Other things we’ll drink to: — Dustin going 3-for-4— Seeing El Bencho back in town— Sunshine— Oxygen— Our country’s space program— Tina Cervasio— That standing …
What’s Wrong With This Picture?
What isn’t wrong with it? Just being that close to Bernie and Phyll – and I still have no idea which is which – would …
Help is on the Way
So the Red Sox got beat by the best pitcher in the AL, and the dream of Jermaine Dye as our fourth outfielder melted away …
Eric Gagne Comes to Town
It’s a done deal. He’s no Leeann Tweeden. But still. And on top of that, we get Beckett on the hill tonight against the Os. …