And Starring Brock Holt as An Army of One
Just a couple weeks ago, this season seemed lost. The Red Sox’ seven game win streak was a distant memory, and a season of mediocrity …
Gone, Grady, Gone: Red Sox DFA Sizemore
Looks like we’ve officially survived two Gradys. Word from Red Sox HQ is that Grady Sizemore has been designated for assignment. It’s an announcement that …
Enjoying Fenway Park When You’re Over Six Feet Tall
I took in yesterday’s game at Fenway, and my visit re-confirmed two things: This team cannot hit in the clutch to save their lives, and …
We Interrupt This Baseball Blog…
The Sox lost again, nobody was surprised. But let’s talk about basketball for a minute. Last night, the San Antonio Spurs completed their team …
The Thing About Dads and Baseball
My dad took me to my first Sox game when I was eight years old. He bought me a hot dog, a Coke, and a …
Love and Beatdowns in the Air
Last week, Justin Masterson, he of the greatest interview face ever, hung us out to dry in Cleveland. Last night at Fenway, we returned the …
Eight Games Back? Red Sox, We Can Do This.
What a difference one game makes. Wednesday night I was washing my hands of any playoff aspirations. Now, after seeing the Sox take down the …
Which is it?
It’s only June 11th and we’re close to that point. Is this team circling the drain, or should they circle the wagons? Will they be buyers …
Starring Tom Caron as David Ortiz, Steve Lyons as Koji
Last night, as the Red Sox finished off the Orioles and the team enjoyed some post-win high-fives — a rare but welcomed sight these days …
Brandon Workman Goes to Work, Man! (And Red Sox Win)
Look, I’m shitfaced and it’s way past my bedtime, so horrible puns like this are allowed. And all I know is that after Lester and …
“Dong, Where is My World Series Title Defense?”
It has been brought to my attention that on this date in 2012, Bobby V’s Red Sox had a better record than the 2014 team …
Everything Is Xanderful
Take another look at the sweet play by Xander Bogaerts that ended last night’s Red Sox game: See that fist pump there? That’s exactly what …
We Have Officially Run Out of Adjectives to Describe the Awesomeness of David Ortiz
To anyone in Detroit still suffering post-traumatic stress after David Ortiz’s tide-turning, Torii-hurtling grand slam in game two of the 2013 ALCS, last night was …
“Why Can’t I Quit You, 2014 Red Sox?”
I was trying to find the best words to approximate my feelings toward last night’s Red Sox game. But I think Jon Lester’s expression sums …
Everything You Need To Know About The Red Sox’ Latest Losing Streak
Stephen Drew sucks. He is the Red Sox’ Yoko Ono. That is all.
My Mood Watching Last Night’s Red Sox Game, Illustrated in Five Pictures
This pretty much sums it up. First Inning: Every Inning After That:
Where’s Stephen Drew?
Here is tonight’s starting line-up: 1. Brock Holt (L) 1B 2. Xander Bogaerts (R) 3B 3. Dustin Pedroia (R) 2B 4. David Ortiz (L) DH …
Five Incredibly Awesome Things the 2014 Red Sox Can Still Do
Okay, so this season isn’t quite living up to some people’s expectations. In fact, in many ways, we’ve fallen through a hole in the time/space …
The Fault(s) in Our Starting Line Up: Red Sox Drop Third Straight
First things first, I’d like to thank the Red Sox for depriving me of precious sleep last night. I stayed up until the bitter end …
For the Love of Zim
While suffering through tonight’s Red Sox/Indians mash-up, I was saddened to learn of the death of Don Zimmer. And let’s not pretend any differently: Zim …
Don Zimmer Dead At Age 83
Don Zimmer passed away this evening at the age of 83. Zimmer was a true baseball guy, spending 65 years involved in the game. …
Brandon Workman Learns You Can Only Hit Batters If You’re David Price
Well, that’ll teach you, Brandon Workman. Wanna let that wet, rain-soaked ball slip out of your hands and fly well behind a player’s helmented dome …
Stephen Drew: Streak Killer
My history dislike for the Drew family goes way back, it has roots. I didn’t think they should have paid JD 14 mil a …
Stephen Drew II: The Return of Uncle Dirt
The last time we saw Stephen Drew in a Red Sox uni, he was helping put the final nail in the 2013 Cardinals with this …
Requiem for the Rays, Starring Jon Lester and the Legion of Super Rookies
When the Red Sox kicked off this series with the Rays, on the heels of a four-game sweep of the Braves, I was honestly just …
Red Sox and Rays, Round Two
Last night’s antics will be pretty tough to beat. Especially since tonight we get Ruby De La Rosa, who came to Boston as part of …
Sox Beat Rays, Ortiz Gets Plunked, Declares “War”
If the 2014 Red Sox were looking for something to rally around to drive this season’s campaign, last night they found it: a desire to …
Tonight’s Game is in Xandervision
As the great Peter Gammons pointed out, since the Drew signing was announced, Xander Bogaerts is hitting .390 with a 1.042 OPS. That tells me …
Trending Upward, Red Sox Sweep Braves
Last Friday, I was pretty much writing the 2014 Red Sox off, quietly packing away my foam finger and seeking refuge in my 2013 World …
Clay Melts in the Heat
We interrupt the relative awesomeness of a three game winning streak and the it-never-gets-old tribute to the 2004 team to talk about Clay Buchholz. The guy …
The Surviving Grady Red Sox Podcast: Talking to People About 2004, with Guest Bill Janovitz
It’s been ten years since the Red Sox rewrote history with a memorable (and still almost impossible to believe) World Series victory. To commemorate the …
Red Sox Win Two in a Row and It Feels Like a Championship
Gotta be honest: that was the most excited I’ve been for a Red Sox win since game six of the 2013 World Series. And what’s …
Did David Ortiz Tell Some Braves Fans He Was About to Go Yard?
One of my favorite parts of bein’ at the ballpark is seeing some of the banter that goes on between fans in the stands and …
David Ortiz: Not to Be F**ked With
When Big Papi smiles, the world is a better place. The sun seems brighter, the flowers smell better, your neighbor’s old lady looks a …