Red Sox vs. Rays in the Battle for the Planet of Last Place
Last October, the Sox and Rays were the toast of the AL East, duking it out in the ALDS while the Jays, Yanks and Orioles …
Steve Lyons Fills in for Jerry Remy and Other Things That Make You Go “Hmmmm.”
First things first: I’m a huge fan of Psycho Steve Lyons. When he was in and out and in and out and in and out …
Yankees Fans Who Taunt Robinson Cano Confronted by Robinson Cano
So here’s a thing where Jimmy Fallon gives New Yorkers the chance to give a piece of their mind to a poster of former Yankee …
The Red Sox in the 2004 ALCS: The Gift That Keeps On Giving
I don’t know whether it’s the way this year’s Red Sox team has been stumbling out of the gate or the fact that we’re nearing …
We All Need Some Joe Maddon
This is it, Sox fans, this is the road to five hundred. A sweep of the hapless Rays and the Sox find themselves sitting …
Red Sox Fall to Jays, and Momentum is Overrated
I think I may have reached the point where I just gotta close my eyes and make the leap of faith that John Farrell — …
Sox Beat Jays as Laugher Becomes Cliffhanger
I want to thank the Red Sox and the good folks at NESN for giving me my money’s worth yesterday afternoon, as I experienced the …
Peavy Deals, Red Sox Hit and Everybody Wins
A night after getting pasted by the Yankees, it was good to finally see the Red Sox do some pasting of their own against the …
The Highlight of Last Night’s Red Sox Game Wasn’t Even Part of the Game
I’ve done my best to erase every trace of last night’s shitshow of a game from my head, with the help of a few whiskey-fueled …
Can’t Get Enough Pine Tar Talk?
Let’s ignore last night’s bad dream that took place at Fenway and focus on the fun and excitement of Pine Tar. Michael Pineda received a …
John Lackey: Stopper & the Pine Tar Follies
A couple weeks ago, as John Lackey lumbered off the mound in the Bronx after being tagged for 10 hits and six runs in his …
Summer Camp, Red Sox Style
If there’s one thing that really set the 2013 Red Sox team apart, it was the lack of controversy. After the 2012 Bobby Valentine show, …
This Ain’t Your 2013 Red Sox
After Sunday night’s come-from-behind win, it sure looked like the spirit of the 2013 Red Sox was back. The very next day, they rally back …
I (and the 2014 Red Sox) Can’t Get No Satisfaction
Roughly one month into the 2014 season, and the only thing the Red Sox have done consistently is be inconsistent. They are presently at 9-11, …
Is This the Turning Point for the 2014 Red Sox?
We had to wait almost 19 games, but we finally got to see a little of that 2013 magic in 2014. I’m talking about a …
John Lackey Rubs Mike Napoli’s Head, Building Team Chemistry While Ruining My Lunch
If you take nothing else from today’s Red Sox/Orioles game (which is still in progress), know that this was the day that John Lackey massaged …
Attack of the Killer Replay Center
Just so we’re all aware of what the brave new world of “challenging calls” in the MLB will be like, the ball in the photo …
Red Sox Tickets For Series Against O’s 19% Below Season Average
The Boston Red Sox have had a bit of a slow start to their season, but are heading into the weekend on a high note. …
My Bold Prediction for the Red Sox-Orioles Series
A 3-4 road trip isn’t what most defending world champs would aspire to, but last night’s 3-1 win over the White Sox gives me a …
Springtime for the Red Sox in Chicago
Any night on which the highlight of the Red Sox game is the team’s taste in hats and headwarmers, you know it’s gonna be a …
Boston Strong
One year ago the city of Boston fell victim to a cowardly act of terrorism. Today, the city remains strong in the aftermath of …
Best David Ortiz Impression Since Esther Rolle
If you’re looking for something to take the sting out of yesterday’s Red Sox loss to the Yankees, look no further than Kenan Thompson’s take …
Will The Real Slim Lackey Please Stand Up
If you listened to any sports talk last week, you would have heard a lot of well-deserved praise for John Lackey. You would have …
At What Price Victory? (or What Up with Koji?)
Yes, seeing the Sox once again beat down Yes Yes Sabathia was a good thing. And we’ll take a win over the Yankees any day, …
The Adventures of Ellsbury ‘n’ Elf: You Want It, You Take It, You Pay the Price
What happens when the business of baseball threatens to divide the bond that exists between two teammates who are also fictional roommates? That’s a question …
Please Stop Freaking Me Out, Yankees First Base Coach
I’m sure he’s a nice guy. But, man, the way he gets all up on those players. I feel like I’m watching a Lifetime movie …
Round One
Tonight marks game one of the Red Sox – Yankees 2014 rivalry. Last season the Yankees finished 12 games behind the Sox in the AL …
David Ortiz’s Awesome Has No Expiration Date
Ever since his home run in the twelfth inning of game four of the 2004 ALCS, David Ortiz has been the go-to guy for pulling …
David Ross Literally Puts His Nuts on the Line for the Sox
The state of the Red Sox’ recent play isn’t the only thing leaving a sting. During tonight’s contest with the Rangers, David Ross took a …
Red Sox Tickets – Top 5 Series At Fenway
2014 Red Sox Tickets – Top 5 Series At Fenway Winning the World Series is a surefire way to boost the price of tickets for …
This One’s On Me
I should have warned you. I thought this was going to be the year that Felix Doubront established himself as a legitimate major league …
The Tatman Cometh
Tonight, we get our first look at Ryan Roberts as a member of the Boston Red Sox, as he’ll be starting at third base and …
We Don’t Sweat Slow Starts
I had a front-row seat to the shitshow that was yesterday’s game. Alright, it wasn’t quite a front row seat, more like a grandstand perch …
Red Sox Ring Ceremony and “Baba O’Riley”: A Curious Combination
If you needed a reminder of the embarrassment of riches that the past decade has been for Red Sox Nation, yesterday’s Fenway Opening Day gave …
It’s Not Opening Day Until It’s Fenway Opening Day
This afternoon, we’ll see the third World Series ring ceremony at Fenway Park in ten years. Does that even make sense? Take a minute, if …