John Kreese Likes What He Sees
We do not train to be merciful here in the Red Sox dojo. I see no opposition from these weak-minded National League teams. We study …
The 10 Best Red Sox Sports Illustrated Covers, Ever
I picked up the latest SI, which features the Red Sox’ 2017 starting outfield on the cover. And as I donned the protective suit to …
David Price Could Be Sidelined Until May According to Reports
Turns out that David Price may now be sidelined until May after taking longer than expected to recover from the elbow injury he suffered back …
Holy Shit, Manny Delcarmen’s Back
A buddy of mine who’s down at Red Sox spring training sent me a text a couple days ago that read, “just saw Manny Delcarmen …
David Price to Start the 2017 Season on the Disabled List
The last time David Price pitched a game for the Boston Red Sox was game two of the Cleveland/Boston mash-up in the 2016 ALDS. I …
Things I’ve Said Before Red Sox Spring Trainings: A Brief History of Delusion
I’m the first to admit that days wrapped in sweaters, shotgunning winter ales and staring longingly at catalogs of good longboard brands can make a …
The Boston Red Sox All-Simpsons Team
Literally the greatest work of art produced in the 20th century, Homer at the Bat was an instant television classic. This landmark Simpsons episode recently …
Patriots Super Bowl Win Gives Way to Red Sox Truck Day in the Never-Ending Circle of Awesome
In a span of roughly 12 hours, the people of Boston will have seen the Patriots execute the single greatest comeback in Super Bowl history, …
Merry Christmas, Phillies, You’re Getting Clay Buchholz
It’s been a long, strange trip for Clay Buchholz. He was the Next Big Thing when he no-hit the Orioles in just his second major …
Every Rankin/Bass Christmas Special, as Ranked By a Functioning Alcoholic
Besides knocking down a tree and dragging it into your house and “seasonal” rates from the local escorts, the best part of Christmas is the …
Dombrowski Ain’t F#$king Around: Sox Sign Sale, Thornburg, Moreland
Apparently getting swept by Teets Francona in the ALDS crushed Dave Dombrowski’s spirits as much as it did ours. Because the man done went and …
Among the Things I’m Thankful For…
…this will always rank in the top five:
Rick Porcello Moves from Outhouse to Penthouse
Just last year around this time, I was wondering aloud if we’d be better off tying Rick Porcello to the back of a rocket ship …
Mookie Betts Snags Gold Glove
In a season full of promise and anchored by the David Price signing, in which we expected so much of the Red Sox just to …
David Ross, Anthony Rizzo and Dexter Fowler Playing Male Strippers on SNL May Be the Greatest Thing Ever
The fringe benefits of being World Series champs are well documented. You could end up on a Wheaties box. Or be the grand marshall of …
World Series Thoughts
The Cubs won their first World Series in 108 years. Yay. I guess as a long-suffering Red Sox fan, I should be happy for the …
Basking in the Afterglow
12 years ago today I came down off my beer high and asked “did last night really happen?” This is what I blogged a few …
That Time Kevin Millar Predicted the Future
Before The Steal there was The Walk, Kevin Millar’s improbable base on balls against Mariano Rivera that help fit Dave Roberts for his Superman cape. …
My Hope for Cubs Fans
Around the All Star Break, when the Red Sox were looking like they might just make something of themselves this season and the Cubs were …
Who Do You Love?
This is an interesting World Series for Red Sox fans. On one side, you’ve got the always lovable Terry Francona managing the likes of Mike …
Terry Francona is World Series Bound Again.
The Mighty Terry Francona will be heading to the World Series again, this time with the Indians, which is one of the teams he helped …
Looks Like We *Will* Still Have John Farrell to Kick Around in 2017
Throughout this season, from the first pitch on Opening Day to the final flushing of the Sox in the ALDS, the drums have been sounding …
Last Gasp for the Red Sox: Haven’t We Been Here Before?
I’m old enough to have seen the Red Sox hit the postseason 13 times in my life. Three of those playoff runs ended majestically. The …
Things That Scare Me
There is not I’d love to see more than the Red Sox getting to the World Series and having David Ortiz work his October magic …
Boston Red Sox Playoff Games I’ve Attended and What I’ve Learned from Them
In my illustrious career as a Red Sox fan, I’ve had the good fortune and privilege to attend a handful of postseason games at Fenway …
The David Ortiz Farewell Celebration at Fenway May Have Been the Greatest Thing Ever
We knew the Red Sox had something up their sleeves for Big Papi’s final regular season game at Fenway Park. You don’t let a player …
Henry Owens Double Fisting is What Celebrating the Playoffs is All About
It’s a rocky road from the minor leagues, where you have to pay for your own Natural Light, to the bigs, where they just cart …
Red Sox Lose Game Miserably, Celebrate Division Win Majestically
When Charles Dickens wrote, “it was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” he may well have been talking about last night’s …
Why We will Miss David Ortiz
I could go on and on about David Price being unable to perform in the big game. But instead, David Ortiz…
Red Sox Clinch Party Officially Moved to Wednesday
Remember when Pedro Martinez would face the Yankees back in the day? Guy brought his “A” game every time he stepped to the mound, but …
Watching the Red Sox Celebrate on Yankees Turf Never Gets Old
Last year, the Red Sox were in the Bronx when the Yankees clinched the wild card. So Ortiz and Pablo and li’l Xander had to …
Red Sox Clinch Playoff Spot, Pedroia Hits Beast Mode
For the past several years, September has been the month of Red Sox fans’ discontent. In 2011, the last month of summer sealed Terry Francona’s …
Mookie Betts Does the Carlton, Immediately Eliminating All Other Teams from Contention
Dear Every Other Team in Baseball: The Red Sox just won their ninth game in row, their magic number is 4, and Mookie Betts celebrated …
Red Sox Crush Everyone, Andrew Benintendi Channels Michael Jackson
This was supposed to be the September that broke them. The one that saw them play 21 games against division rivals and likely bend to …
Meet the New Boss
See that guy? Kinda scrawny, confused look on his mug? He’s your man, Red Sox Nation. Rick Porcello is the man. The first thing people think …