Tom Caron: Now Even More Street
Maybe I don’t say this enough, what with all the Heidi love that gets flung around (!) these parts, but I’m totally down with TC. …
Jacoby Ellsbury Pushes Joe Girardi One Step Closer to Working at Home Depot: A Brief Review in Pictures
With the bases loaded and JD “Everybody Hurts. But Especially Me.” Drew at the plate, Ellsbury gets a little antsy on third. Without warning, he …
Liveblogging, Livedrinking: Sox vs. Yankees
My man Matthew just texted me with, “You gotta put on ESPN Classic immediately.” I asked, “What’s on?” He replied, “2004 ALCS Game Four.” And …
Sometimes an 82 Million Dollar Pitcher Just Can’t Keep a .229 Hittin’ Catcher Down
I know we’re only a couple weeks in, but that was the best game of the season. The sort of knock ’em down, drag ’em …
Instructions for Watching Today’s Game on FOX
Because today’s game on FOX robs us of precious Watney Time, I suggest printing the photo above (presented courtesy of the good folks at NESN …
Youk is Filthy, Gorgeous and Utterly Unstoppable. Oh, and Joba Can Suck It.
It’s almost hard to remember that there was a time–not so long ago, in fact–when the Yankees were an unstoppable force that we’d always seem …
Rivalry Time
Pre-Game Checklist: Case of Schlitz on ice Protective wire mesh over TV screen 4 pounds of assorted red meat Keg of Pepto-Bismal tapped Emergeny case …
From the Bronx, With Love
Ever since we dropped the single most remarkable comeback in baseball history on them in the 2004 ALCS, the Yankees have kept spending and spending, …
David Ortiz, Christina Applegate and a Lion
I watch a lot of TV. But I somehow missed this gem of a commercial for something called AT&T “Advanced TV” featuring David Ortiz, Christina …
With All Due Respect to Justin Masterson, to Whom We Gave the Title Just a Few Posts Ago, Dave Roberts Is Actually the Greatest Human Being Ever
With Dave Roberts in the house to throw out the first pitch of the second game, there was never really a question as to whether …
The Enlightening Proposition of Not One But Two Red Sox Baseball Games In One Day, AKA "Holy F@#king Crap, All Day Baseball!!!!!"
Look, there’s nothing more depressing than a rainout. But there’s nothing cooler than a twi-night doubleheader, which equates to an entire motherflippin’ day of Red …
Open Letter to My Buds at NESN
Hello, NESN peeps. Red here, again. Look, I know I’ve been bothering you lately with my suggestions and endless show pitches (and I’ll admit, Chuck …
Let’s Do Two!
I spend a lot of time wondering how I can get a little more Joe Crede in my life. So I’m pretty superf@#king jazzed to …
Unless Aquaman Is Batting Clean-Up…
…I can’t see them playing tonight’s game. I was just driving down route 95 and it was like that goddam montage at the beginning of …
Go Bruins!
I’m not a hockey fan but this is one of the funniest commercials I’ve seen in a while. If the rain doesn’t end I may …
Justin Masterson Is The Greatest Human Being Ever
My Dad sat me down when I was about 8 and told me, “Son, there are two things I want you to remember for the …
How’s Your Faith?
The Red Sox just completed a 4-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles, bring their record to 7-6 in the early goings of the 2009 season. …
Breakfast with Remy. And Masterson.
The good news is that today we get the annual 11:00am Patriot’s Day game, which pits Remy and DO against The Price is Right in …
And Now This Important Message for the Baltimore Orioles
Also, don’t call time out when he’s into the wind-up. Trust me on this.
I’ve Got No Time, Baby, Got Lots of Better Things to Do
Okay, I’ll admit it. When the Sox were down, 7-0 in the second inning, with Brad Penny looking like Clay Aiken on his first night …
Best SI Sox Cover Ever
If you look through the SI vault’s selection of Red Sox covers, I think you’ll agree that this one’s the pick of the lot: Although …
NESN Presents: The Adventures of Ellsbury ‘n’ Elf Episode 616: Danger in the Shadows!
Why are you packing? We’re on a homestand. I think I’m gonna stay with the Papelbons for a couple days. Dude? You’re leaving the apartment? …
Why Would Anyone Want To Hurt Dustin Pedroia?
I know this isn’t exactly late-breaking news but the combination of Red Sox west coast games and too many years of being around Testors Model …
I Took the Good Times, I’ll Take the Bad Times. I Love You, Tim Wakefield, Just the Way You Are
Screw the JFK conspiracy. Tim Wakefield’s the real riddle wrapped inside an enigma wrapped inside a damn fine French pastry. One day he’s Cy Young, …
"Charles Manson Stole This One From the Beatles. We’re Stealing It Back."*
Look, we could go on for hours–and if you switch on EEI, they probably are–about how the Sox are floundering out of the gate. Lifeless. …
Doug Mirabelli Would Like to Sell You a Home. And Possibly Join You for a Sandwich. And Beer.
There was a time when asking Doug Mirabelli to take you “in the front door and out the back” meant certain jail-time and at least …
The Power of the Positive
Rather than dwell on another Sox loss or speculate as to whether or not Jon Lester might be injured (not to mention the fact that …
Home of the Bite My Tweeter Maneuver
Whenever the Sox play in Oakland, I find myself thinking of game five of the 2003 ALDS. In particular, the final out, after which D-Lowe …
Mark Fidrych Found Dead
Just days after the tragic accident that took Angel pitcher Nick Adenhart’s life, Worcester-area native Mark Fidrych was found dead at his home in Northborough. …
Busride to Awesome
One morning, during a recent trip to Florida, I stepped out of my hotel and saw this bus in front of me. And without questioning …
The Week That Wasn’t
I’ll admit it; when Bobby Abreau took exception to a high and tight toss by Josh Beckett after the ump called time out, taunting Our …
Jason Bay Two Steps Closer to Replacing William Shatner as Our Favorite Canadian Import
I can only imagine that Brad Penny was up early this morning, fixin’ Jason Bay a full Canadian breakfast or perhaps even putting in a …
Winning, Losing, And Just Trying To Get By
The Red Sox lost to the Angels last night, and I can’t find it in me to care. The tragic death of Nick Adenhart loomed …
Sox Counting On Hot Ex-Girlfriend Mojo
Since the ecstasy of Commander Kick Ass’ opening day performance, the second, third and fourth games of the 2009 season have been as gruesome and …
Jason Varitek: Prince of Home Runs
Nobody likes to drop two of three in their first series out of the gate, but there are more than a few positives we can …