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Red Sox hold out Victorino because of hamstring

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:24:04 -0400

CHICAGO - The Boston Red Sox held Shane Victorino out of the lineup Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox because of tightness in his left hamstring.

Sports world keeps eye on Oklahoma tornado

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:09:19 -0400

The massive tornado that ripped through a handful of Oklahoma City suburbs and killed at least 50 people grabbed the attention of the sports world on Monday, especially the players and coaches with ties to the area.

Lester struggles as Red Sox lose 6-4 to White Sox

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:44:34 -0400

CHICAGO - Jon Lester says Adam Dunn has "stupid pop," and it was more than enough to beat the Boston left-hander Monday night.

Dunn homers as White Sox beat Lester, Red Sox 6-4

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:26:35 -0400

CHICAGO - Adam Dunn has been insisting all season he feels great, even while he was piling up strikeouts at the beginning of the year.

Dempster returns to Chicago as visiting player

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:21:34 -0400

CHICAGO - Ryan Dempster picked his son up at school, and then he got to play with him on the field at the ballpark.

Twins drop fifth straight, 5-1 to Red Sox

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:47:20 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Twins have lost five straight and are a season-worst four games under .500. Facing a nine-game road trip, starting with a three-game interleague series against first-place Atlanta on Monday, things could quickly get out of hand if they don't rediscover their offense.

Red Sox win 5th in row, beat Twins on rainy day

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:32:43 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS - At least John Lackey and the Boston Red Sox had something to keep themselves entertained during a long rain delay on Sunday.

Mauer, Victorino out for Red Sox-Twins opener

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:57:12 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer was out of the lineup Friday night for the series opener against Boston because of a stiff back.

Middlebrooks' 3-run double keys Boston win

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:06:26 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - The Boston Red Sox were down to their last strike when Will Middlebrooks made the most of a mistake.

Red Sox's Hanrahan has elbow surgery

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:41:06 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - Boston Red Sox right-hander Joel Hanrahan had ligament replacement surgery Thursday on his right elbow.

Left-on-base a deceiving stat, Red Sox claim

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:16:20 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - By BRIAN MACPHERSON

Misplayed popup costs Red Sox in 5-3 loss to Rays

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:04:24 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - Red Sox first baseman Mike Napoli made no excuses for a key defensive miscue.

Bautista HRs twice, leads Blue Jays over RSox 12-4

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:32:29 -0400

BOSTON - Jose Bautista looks comfortable in the No. 2 slot in the Toronto Blue Jays' batting order.

Closer trouble in Boston's 3-2 loss to Jays

Sat, 11 May 2013 19:09:25 -0400

BOSTON - Beset by injuries, Boston's bullpen can't close it out.

Arcia HR, Lackey error boost Twins over Sox 5-3

Thu, 09 May 2013 23:36:27 -0400

BOSTON - The Minnesota Twins are heading home with a three-game winning streak. Doing it against the Boston Red Sox makes it more impressive.

Sox move Hanrahan to 60-day DL, surgery possible

Thu, 09 May 2013 20:12:53 -0400

BOSTON - Red Sox closer Joel Hanrahan will be sidelined at least two months and is scheduled to visit Dr. James Andrews for an examination that could determine whether the pitcher needs surgery.

Whiff! Hitters struck out at a record pace in April

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:49:42 -0400

By BRIAN MacPHERSON - The trail from the batter's box back to the dugout is getting more worn down by the day. The rate of hitters striking out is exploding.

Red Sox 1B Napoli has good memories in Texas

Fri, 03 May 2013 21:14:23 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - Mike Napoli has good memories of his two seasons with the Texas Rangers, and fans greeted him with their old chants of "Nap-o-li!, Nap-o-li!"

Dempster wins 2nd straight, Red Sox beat Jays

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:03:24 -0400

TORONTO - Ryan Dempster remained undefeated in his homeland.

Farrell upset by allegations against Buchholz

Thu, 02 May 2013 18:31:31 -0400

TORONTO - Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell is upset by accusations pitcher Clay Buchholz was putting a foreign substance on the ball during Wednesday's victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.

Ortiz, Drew carry Red Sox past A's 6-5

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:33:23 -0400

BOSTON - Big Papi almost looks as if he never missed all that time.

Royals sweep Red Sox, 4-2 and 5-4 (10 innings)

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 23:21:23 -0400

BOSTON - The Boston Red Sox had the emotion and a seven-game winning streak on their side. The Kansas City Royals had the pitching and enough timely hitting to come away with a doubleheader sweep.