Who Are The 2013 Red Sox?
Just a week ago, all the talk was “best record in baseball” and everything that goes with it. After yesterday’s loss, the water cooler …
Open Letter from the Justice League of America to Jon Lester
First of all, I know you’re doing great things in your current role. With last night’s one-hit performance over the cursed Blue Jays you have …
We’re Not in April Anymore, Toto
Some facts: So far this season, the Red Sox are 12-10 against teams with winning records. They are 7-0 against teams with losing records. And …
And Starring John Lackey as the Guy Trying to Keep Us from Losing a Series to the Twins
So this has what it’s come to. One week ago we were all swilling drinks on the Love Boat, sizing up potential World Series adversaries. …
That Was Then, This Is Now
The other day, while watching the Sox cough one up to the Twinkies, I started wondering aloud if this team was heading for a June …
“I’ll Take Jap Anus Relations For 200”
For the time being, the eighth and ninth innings belong to the Land of the Rising Sun. Bailey and Hanrahan out, …
A No Win Situation
When you think about it, was there any chance that Buchholz was going to pitch well last night? After the “doctoring the ball” mind-f**k that …
The Power of Home
C’mon, admit it. Ever since the Sox took off out of the gate like a rocket’s red glare, you were thinking of last weekend’s series …
Again, We Turn to Lester
The only thing standing between us and a sweep at the hands of Texas is Jon Lester. Even against Yu Darvish and that line-up, I …
They Might Be (American League) Giants
As loses go, last night’s hosing by the Rangers was only a flesh wound. The Red Sox still have the best record in baseball, and …
Terrible in Texas
Not even the dazzling red, short-sleeve shirts that Remy and DO were sporting could brighten up this night in Texas. Derek “Vote for Pedro” …
May Day
Clay Buchholz has the most wins of all MLB starting pitchers, on the team with the best record in baseball, and he gets to go …
Six Ways to Tuesday
Nothing worse than an off-day just when your team is tearing things up. So I’m glad to see the Sox back in action tonight, looking …
You Know Things Are Going Right When…
When John Lackey gets a win. When John Lackey pitches and no body parts break and/or fall off. When…never mind, you get the picture. …
The Biggest Start of John Lackey’s Career
In the off-season, I picked John Lackey to be the surprise of the 2013 season. I figured this would be the year we finally understood …
It Almost Doesn’t Seem Fair. But It Is Awesome.
Tied for the best record in baseball with the Texas Rangers? Kicking ass and taking names? Laying waste to almost every team they take on? …
This is Whose City?
We all know what Big Papi said in response to a couple of chicken-shit terrorists messing with Boston. But for almost ten years now, …
“Hey Everyone! Clay’s Pitching Tonight!”
Remember how back in the day whenever Pedro was pitching you dropped everything you were doing and got your ass to the nearest TV, radio, …
Sox Win, Then Some Poor Bastard Has to Tell Aceves He’s Been Demoted
Sox win, Sox win. And we take the series with Oakland. Now we have the best record in the American League… which we’ll keep for …
Nowhere to Go But Up
Last night’s game was certainly the most wretched of this young season. It was essentially over by the second inning, and the only thing that …
Management Would Like to Apologize for That Sh*tshow
I really don’t want to waste any more time discussing last night’s abomination. You can peruse the comments section or some of my tweets, presented …
The Art of Taking Two
Tonight, the Sox are facing Bartolo Colon. Yes, THAT Bartolo Colon, who was with the Sox back in 2008, then dropped off the face of …
And Starring Mike Napoli as Adrian Gonzalez
When Adrian G was still with the Padres and earning the title of “most coveted player in Boston history,” all we’d hear about was how …
Hips Don’t Lie
Mike Napoli, co-player of the week in the AL and a dead ringer for the bouncer at every Boston bar, slammed a granny to …
Fenway Reunion
I just want to sweep away any lingering memories from yesterday’s double losses to the Royals and focus on tonight’s game. The magical A’s are …
The Power of Positive Vibes
In the face of yesterday’s pomp and circumstance — which included a pre-game ceremony for the ages, a Big Papi F-bomb, a spirited National Anthem …
Big Papi Tells It Like It Is
David Ortiz made his return to the Red Sox, going 2-for-4 with an RBI. More impressive was his pre-game speech. Was there ever a more …
What This City Needs Right Now
I’m tired of talking about bombs and injuries and manhunts and lockdowns and Chechnya. Right now, I just want to talk baseball. Because what this …
Surreality
Look around, kids, because this is–hopefully–the closest this city will ever become to looking like a scene out of The Omega Man. Empty streets, empty …
Adios, Cleveland
Tonight, the Red Sox go for their sixth straight win. Who better to get them there than Jon Lester? Jonny K is …
Peace, Love, Understanding and Boba Fett
I checked out after Monday’s horrific events, locking myself up in a dark room with booze, roast beef sandwiches and imaginary sorority girls. The I …
25.7
For those of you who aren’t connected on Facebook, I did run the Boston Marathon yesterday. Well, all but the last half mile. Twenty-four …