The Mystery of the Broken Panda
So, our ninety-five million dollar infielder is on the DL with a “shoulder strain.” Since he’s been riding the pine for most of the early …
The Best Thing About Christian Vazquez Returning to the Red Sox
Christian Vazquez made his much-reheralded return to the bigs last night, and wasted no time reminding opposing players that there’s a new sheriff in town. …
Kelly and Kimbrel Come Through; End of the World Postponed
At the risk of sounding petty, I really didn’t care how the Red Sox won tonight’s game. I just wanted to see the Orioles’ winning …
Pablo Sandoval Put on DL Due to LBs
If the Red Sox have gotten anything out of their $95 million investment in Pablo Sandoval — a baffling move in any realm outside of …
$250 Million Worth of Pitchers Can’t Buy the Red Sox a Win on Fenway Opening Day
I’m old enough to remember back when Big Lee Smith gave up a game-winning home run in his Red Sox debut back in 1988, so …
Time To Say Goodbye To John Farrell
Let’s not wait for another season to circle the drain. It’s time for the Red Sox front office to do what should have been done …
It’s Not Opening Day Until It’s Fenway Opening Day, Take 2016
On my way in to the game today, so I will shamelessly re-post this entry from a couple years back. Because it all still matters. …
Pablo Sandoval’s Belt Says, “Screw This,” Explodes Mid-Swing
God knows it’s not easy being Pablo Sandoval these days. Poor guy got lambasted for showing up at camp ridiculously out of shape, all but …
Brock Holt Gets on Joe Kelly’s Christmas Card List for Life
Apparently determined to keep our “after Price, we’re rolling dice” mantra alive, Joe Kelly turned in a performance last night against the Jays that was …
After Price, We’re Rolling the Dice
In the afterglow of David Price’s masterful performance on opening day, it was easy to forget that outside of Price and closer Craig Kimbrel, our …
Number Two
There’s your number two starter, Red Sox Nation. Drink in the magic. On the heels of a solid season opener by David Price, Clay Buchholz …
“When the Light Goes On, Papi Goes On.”
With his final season upon us, it wasn’t outrageous to think that David Ortiz would become a one-man quote machine for the bulk of 2016. …
All Your Red Sox Opening Day Dreams Come True
Back in 2001, when Red Sox ownership dropped a ton of money on free agent Manny Ramirez, more than a few eyebrows were raised. But …
Mobile Apps for Red Sox Fans
As a Red Sox fan it can be hard to keep up with all of the changes going on in the world of baseball. Thankfully, …
Ortiz Goes Yard, Gets Hungry
The Red Sox are undefeated and Big Papi is on pace for 162 home runs. All is right in the city of Boston. Everybody’s already …
My Five Favorite Red Sox Opening Days, Starring Dwight Evans, Mo Vaughn and Dave Roberts
Today is Opening Day for the 2016 Boston Red Sox. And in my mind — a sick and twisted place you don’t want to visit …
The Red Sox and True World Series Odds
2013 feels like a long time ago, doesn’t it? Game 6 of the World Series was the last time a Red Sox team saw the …
When Dustin Pedroia Tells You to Put Your Pants On, You Put Your Pants On
As further proof that I’ve become a grumpy old man, I’ll come right out and say that Spring Training doesn’t really do it for me …
We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat
And probably a new nickname. Pablo Sandoval, he of the 100-million-dollar contract, rolled into spring training looking like a beer-league softball player. Last year the …
Mr. and Mrs. Jenny Dell
Congratulations to our old friends Will Middlebrooks and Jenny Dell. Here’s Jenny in the good old days as our own sideline reporter. And here’s Jenny…well…no …
For the Love of Mookie
No, that is not a picture of the Loch Ness Monster or a scene from the Ted Kennedy Chappaquiddick movie. It’s Mookie Betts’ golf cart. …
Red Sox Valentines You Can Use
Underneath the harsh, alcohol-soaked exteriors, Denton and I are a couple of true romantics. We are also pretty fucking tight with a dime. Therefore, we …
Allen Craig Missing the Red Sox Players’ Salute to Don Orsillo was Very Allen Craig-ish
Look, you never want to kick a guy when he’s down. And Allen Craig probably has enough bitter memories of his days since being sent …
Winter in New England
Red pulled me out of hibernation a little early, so excuse my grumpiness. Or maybe it’s the fact that the Patriots won’t be representing at …
The Red Sox Coaches Lip Syncing “Uptown Girl” is Something You Should Probably See
The next time the Sox have a runner on first, Ortiz at the plate and two out in the ninth and you wonder if first …
Watch Xander Bogaerts and Jackie Bradley Jr. Accept Awards at the Boston Baseball Writers Dinner
Two of the Red Sox’ most promising young players were among the winners at the 2016 Boston Baseball Writers Awards Dinner. Here’s Jackie Bradley Jr …
Don Orsillo Speech Keeps the Terry Francona Feud Alive
Hello, it’s me. You may not have noticed, but for the first time in like 11 years, I took the whole goddam winter off from …
David Ortiz is Retiring and Nothing Will Ever Be the Same
It’s okay to admit it. That for the last couple years, it’s been there. In the back of your mind. In the deepest, darkest recesses …
Defending The Bat Flip
Jose Bautista posted an article on The Players’ Tribune defendingthe now-famous “bat flip” in Game 5 of the ALDS. Before I get into this, let …
Painless MLB Playoffs: The Joys of Having No Horse in the Race
Last week, as the NLCS and ALCS kicked off, I made a mental list of the teams participating and my thoughts on them. It looked …
Don Orsillo Salutes Red Sox Nation, then Red Sox Players Salute Don
I remember Don Orsillo’s first game as permanent Red Sox commentator for NESN. It was April 4, 2001, and Hideo Nomo threw a no-hitter. I …
Francona vs. Orsillo, or “Why We’ll Miss Don, Reason #27,849”
History has shown us that every Batman must have his Joker. Every Casear his Brutus. Every Marty McFly his Biff. Every foodie that best friend …
Mookie Betts Tells Yankees, “NO CLINCH FOR YOU!”
Only he didn’t say it with his mouth. He said it with his bat. Twice. That was the first home run, off Dellin Betances, which …
Crushing Yankees Dreams Since 2004
Look, barring any Christmas miracles in September, the Yankees are gonna make the postseason. There is almost nothing we can do to prevent this. The …
Remember This Jon Papelbon?
I wonder how many players will look back at their Red Sox years as the best times of their career. Case in point: Jon …