Momentum Shifts, But Just For One Night. Maybe.
I don’t think anyone was calling for a sweep when the Rays emerged as the Red Sox’ quarry in the ALDS. In fact, with visions …
Can the Red Sox Close Out the ALDS Tonight?
If I’ve learned anything in my life as a Red Sox fan, it’s that anything can happen. So while I am impressed with the Red …
David Price Will Call Out Your Nerd Ass
Last night, while trolling the post-game coverage on TV and sinking further into a Twinkies- and light beer-induced coma, I swore I heard Trenni Kusnierek …
Sox Win Game Two: In Ortiz (and Everyone Else) We Trust
I’ll admit, I was no fun to be around last night during game two of the ALDS. For one thing, I was washing down Hostess …
I Believe in John Lackey (and Today, the Offense Behind Him)
As I mentioned on our most recent podcast, my expectations for the 2013 Red Sox were pretty low. In the aftermath of 2012, if they …
“That’s Just One Game, Baby, That’s Just One.”
He’s right, you know. Still, I hope the Red Sox can continue to make things happen today. To the Rays.
Red Sox Crunch Rays: There Is No Off Switch for the Ass-Kicking Machine
Coming into game one of the ALDS between the Red Sox and Rays, there were a lot of questions: Would the Rays, running on pure …
The Surviving Grady Red Sox Podcast: Into the Scrum of the ALDS
It’s a preview of the Red Sox-Rays ALDS, but with less actual info and basically a bunch of pretty worthless insights shared by two guys …
Top Five Moments in Red Sox vs. Rays History
Come on. You knew it was gonna be the Rays. Sure, all this talk of Tito coming back and playing Obi Wan to John Farrell’s …
The Cashman/Headwarmer Dialogues: Let’s Make It Last Forever
The latest entry in the long-running series in which Brian Cashman discusses the current state of the New York Yankees. With his headwarmer. [SCENE: Cashman …
Pirates In Postseason After 21 Year Drought
Insert your favorite talk-like-a-pirate expression here, the Pittsburgh Pirates are in the playoffs. The last time this happened, George Bush Sr. was in the …
Cleveland or Tampa for the Wild Card
See that guy? He’s the one that helped break an 86-year World Series drought. Then he went and won another one three years later, because …
The Waiting is the Hardest Part (of the Postseason)
I have to admit, even though I’m glad the Red Sox will have no part of it, the one game, win-or-go-home Wild Card structure has …
Sox Bash Orioles, Timlin and Orsillo Compare Dance Moves
Still trying to secure the best record in the AL, the Sox came into Camden like a team possessed, churning out 12 runs, 16 hits …
Selig: Out!
This isn’t exactly breaking news, but it’s worth a mention anyway. Bud Selig has finally announced his retirement, he will step down as Commissioner of …
Middlebrooks Unleashed, Yankees’ Run Ceased
The Red Sox have already surpassed my wildest September dreams, so I am able to dismiss their erratic play of late — only 2-2 since …
Losing Down the Stretch Is All Part of the Red Sox’ Plan
Since clinching the AL East last Friday, the Red Sox have gone 1-2 and been outscored 14-10. And the teams outscoring them, it should probably …
Rocky Mountain Oysters
Yeah, that game was a steaming plate of sheep’s balls. Lackey didn’t have his best stuff and the mile-high air might have helped a couple …
How Important Is Home Field Advantage in the Playoffs?
If the Red Sox are lucky enough to make it to the 2013 World Series, they will, thanks to the magic of the All-Star Game, …
Red Sox Win AL East, Go Champagne (and Bud Light) Supernova
Last night, the Red Sox put an exclamation point on their unthinkable comeback, winning the AL East just one year after schlepping through the shittiest …
It’s a Fine, Fine Day… for the Red Sox to Clinch the AL East
The last time the Red Sox won the AL East was 2007. Back when Tina Cervasio was rocking the post-game interviews. And Eric Hinske was …
Fer Sher!
Listen, I love what John Lackey has done for the Red Sox this year, but did you see him after the game? What a …
I’m as Free as a Beard Now
I don’t care if tonight the Red Sox set a new record for most people in one park wearing fake beards. I just want the …
One Bet I’m Happy To Lose
One day, back in April, while I was still suffering from Post Valentine Stress Syndrome, I made a wager on the Red Sox. Something …
Red Sox Eliminate Yankees from East, Pull Napoli’s Beard
Ninety two wins. Reigning AL East champs eliminated from division race. Nine and a half game lead over the Rays. Magic number down to four. …
Red Sox Currently Kicking the Asses of Septembers Past
I’ll admit that one of my biggest concerns going into this month was that the Red Sox would pull another shitbag September and trip over …
Time to Put the Yankees Out of Their Misery
My math skills are pretty rusty. And my understanding of the MLB playoff rules are even sketchier. But if I believe what the calculator tells …
Red Sox Get Win Number 90. Now I Want 100.
Last night, the Red Sox won the first game of their final homestand for the 2013 regular season. It was their ninetieth win and, for …
The Probability of Clinching the East on “Dollar Beard Night”
How the hell did it get to be the first game of the last home stand of the season? Time flies when you’re beating the …
State of the Nation
Guest article from our pals at TiqIQ: Things are looking good at Fenway Park, where the mood has been set back to triumph and hope …
America the Beautiful
Twelve years later and sometimes it seems like only yesterday. Maybe it should. Thanks to all who serve to protect our country and our …
Clay, Rays and End of Days
Clay Buchholz is back tonight. He of the hot wife and hair that looks like the alien symbiote Spider-Man costume will be returning to the …
That’s easy-Pez. Cherry-flavored Pez. No question about it.
The Red Sox took three games from the Yankees over the weekend and the Rays have lost seven out of their last ten. All …
Scoring Machines!
I think it’s safe to say the Red Sox have vanquished the demons of Septembers past. The 2011 and 2012 teams each managed just …