http://mlb.mlb.com BOS Homepage News Tue, 11 Mar 2014 11:32:07 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140310&content_id=69044282&notebook_id=69079322&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Mon, 10 Mar 2014 18:45:22 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140310&content_id=69044282&notebook_id=69079322&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos The ball soared into the bullpen in right-center and David Ortiz posed for a second and watched. Then he did one of his signature bat flips, going into his first home run trot since Game 2 of last year's World Series. In truth, the Red Sox slugger is ready for the season to start. Ian Browne 3/10/2014 6:45 P.M. 1394491522 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140310&content_id=69044282&notebook_id=69079032&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Mon, 10 Mar 2014 18:40:06 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140310&content_id=69044282&notebook_id=69079032&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Now that Grady Sizemore feels healthy again for the first time in years, he's trying to regain his feel for the game. The Red Sox center fielder went 1-for-3 on Monday is expected to start again Tuesday, marking his first back-to-back appearances this spring. Ian Browne 3/10/2014 6:40 P.M. 1394491205 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/bos/for-first-time-since-winning-world-series-red-sox-send-out-a-team?ymd=20140310&content_id=69077312&vkey=news_bos Mon, 10 Mar 2014 18:17:45 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/bos/for-first-time-since-winning-world-series-red-sox-send-out-a-team?ymd=20140310&content_id=69077312&vkey=news_bos After going through the paces and getting reacclimated through their first 10 Grapefruit League games, the Red Sox sent out their entire "A" team Monday afternoon -- the lineup with which they hope to defend their World Series championship. Ian Browne 3/10/2014 6:17 P.M. 1394489865 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/bos/red-sox-ace-jon-lester-sharp-in-spring-debut-david-ortiz-mike-napoli-homer?ymd=20140310&content_id=69058388&vkey=news_bos Mon, 10 Mar 2014 16:18:54 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/bos/red-sox-ace-jon-lester-sharp-in-spring-debut-david-ortiz-mike-napoli-homer?ymd=20140310&content_id=69058388&vkey=news_bos David Ortiz and Mike Napoli, the top two sluggers for the defending World Series champion Red Sox, hit towering home runs to fuel a 6-2 victory over the Rays on Monday afternoon at JetBlue Park. Ace Jon Lester made his first start of the spring, firing three innings of one-hit ball. The lefty walked one and struck out four. Ian Browne 3/10/2014 3:47 P.M. 1394480856 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140310&content_id=69044282&notebook_id=69044126&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Mon, 10 Mar 2014 12:44:27 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140310&content_id=69044282&notebook_id=69044126&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Red Sox manager John Farrell confirmed Monday that the way his rotation is currently lined up could well be the way it stays when the season starts. Lefty ace Jon Lester, on the mound Monday for his Grapefruit League debut, is positioned perfectly to open the season March 31 at Camden Yards against the Orioles. Ian Browne 3/10/2014 12:44 P.M. 1394469867 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140309&content_id=68987742&notebook_id=69009814&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Sun, 9 Mar 2014 16:29:41 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140309&content_id=68987742&notebook_id=69009814&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos That big hitter at the top of Boston's spring leaderboard isn't David Ortiz. Bryce Brentz went into Sunday's game against Pittsburgh leading the Red Sox in hits (six), home runs (three) and RBIs (six), and he reached base three times in Boston's 4-1 win over the Pirates. Spencer Fordin 3/9/2014 4:30 P.M. 1394397041 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140309&content_id=68987742&notebook_id=69003326&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Sun, 9 Mar 2014 15:40:03 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140309&content_id=68987742&notebook_id=69003326&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Clay Buchholz came out of his second Spring Training start with some encouraging returns on Sunday, and he said he definitely made progress from his spring debut. Buchholz threw three hitless innings during Boston's 4-1 victory over the Pirates at McKechnie Field and seemed pleased with his outing. Spencer Fordin 3/9/2014 3:41 P.M. 1394394063 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140309&content_id=68987742&notebook_id=69003324&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Sun, 9 Mar 2014 15:40:01 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140309&content_id=68987742&notebook_id=69003324&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos The last thing Mike Carp wants to do is analyze his Spring Training statistics. Carp, who thrived in a part-time role with the Red Sox last season, came into Sunday's game batting just .133 for the Grapefruit League season and dismissed any talk about a slow spring start. Spencer Fordin 3/9/2014 3:41 P.M. 1394394061 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/bos/veteran-reliever-francisco-cordero-eyes-spot-in-red-soxs-bullpen?ymd=20140309&content_id=68987334&vkey=news_bos Sun, 9 Mar 2014 16:21:54 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/bos/veteran-reliever-francisco-cordero-eyes-spot-in-red-soxs-bullpen?ymd=20140309&content_id=68987334&vkey=news_bos Francisco Cordero, fresh off a year-long baseball sabbatical, is back on the mound and competing for a roster spot with the Red Sox, a prospect that seems thrilling to the three-time All-Star. Spencer Fordin 3/9/2014 11:54 A.M. 1394380490 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/bos/red-sox-pitcher-clay-buchholz-throws-three-hitless-innings?ymd=20140309&content_id=68987586&vkey=news_bos Sun, 9 Mar 2014 15:46:42 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/bos/red-sox-pitcher-clay-buchholz-throws-three-hitless-innings?ymd=20140309&content_id=68987586&vkey=news_bos Led off by starter Clay Buchholz's three hitless innings, five Boston pitchers combined on a four-hitter Sunday as the Red Sox downed the Pirates, 4-1, at McKechnie Field. Tom Singer 3/9/2014 11:54 A.M. 1394380483 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/bos/brandon-workman-gets-work-in-as-red-sox-drop-nightcap?ymd=20140308&content_id=68967948&vkey=news_bos Sat, 8 Mar 2014 23:14:59 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/bos/brandon-workman-gets-work-in-as-red-sox-drop-nightcap?ymd=20140308&content_id=68967948&vkey=news_bos The Orioles completed the sweep of their day-night , home-and-home, split-squad doubleheader with the Red Sox, taking the nightcap, 13-2, on Saturday at JetBlue Park. Maureen Mullen 3/8/2014 5:58 P.M. 1394319524 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140308&content_id=68957842&notebook_id=68961662&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Sat, 8 Mar 2014 16:55:48 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140308&content_id=68957842&notebook_id=68961662&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Red Sox manager John Farrell said to reporters Saturday morning in Sarasota that Shane Victorino may consider not batting as a switch-hitter this season and just bat right-handed. Maureen Mullen 3/8/2014 4:55 P.M. 1394315731 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/bos/david-ortiz-serves-as-mentor-to-twins-prospect-vargas?ymd=20140308&content_id=68957532&vkey=news_bos Sat, 8 Mar 2014 16:28:47 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/bos/david-ortiz-serves-as-mentor-to-twins-prospect-vargas?ymd=20140308&content_id=68957532&vkey=news_bos David Ortiz has taken to mentor Kennys Vargas, the Twins' 23-year-old first-base/designated-hitter prospect who is listed at 6-feet-5 and 273 pounds. Maureen Mullen 3/8/2014 4:28 P.M. 1394314110 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/bos/will-middlebrooks-bryce-brentz-go-deep-in-red-soxs-first-split-squad-game?ymd=20140308&content_id=68947088&vkey=news_bos Sat, 8 Mar 2014 16:16:01 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/bos/will-middlebrooks-bryce-brentz-go-deep-in-red-soxs-first-split-squad-game?ymd=20140308&content_id=68947088&vkey=news_bos Boston's Will Middlebrooks gave the Red Sox (2-6-1) their first run with a home run to right-center in the third inning, and Bryce Brentz contributed a two-run homer in the 7-3 loss to the Orioles. Spencer Fordin 3/8/2014 3:03 P.M. 1394309029 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140307&content_id=68878870&notebook_id=68904024&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Fri, 7 Mar 2014 17:30:20 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140307&content_id=68878870&notebook_id=68904024&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos If the early indications mean anything, Felix Doubront could be in for a big year. Doubront stayed ahead of the count and ahead of his past performance in his second outing of the spring Friday, when he worked four scoreless innings for Boston in a 4-1 win over Atlanta. Spencer Fordin 3/7/2014 5:30 P.M. 1394231430 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140307&content_id=68878870&notebook_id=68881608&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Fri, 7 Mar 2014 14:13:41 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140307&content_id=68878870&notebook_id=68881608&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos The Red Sox aren't locked into any lineup choices, and this is the time of Spring Training where the manager can put everything on the table. Boston manager John Farrell spoke about Daniel Nava on Friday, saying that the veteran could fit at the top or in the middle of the lineup. Spencer Fordin 3/7/2014 2:13 P.M. 1394219630 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140307&content_id=68878870&notebook_id=68881606&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Fri, 7 Mar 2014 14:13:38 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140307&content_id=68878870&notebook_id=68881606&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Two of Boston's key injured players are getting closer to a return to the field. Manager John Farrell said Friday morning that Shane Victorino and Jake Peavy should both be able to play by next week, contingent upon them continuing to make progress in their recoveries. Spencer Fordin 3/7/2014 2:13 P.M. 1394219627 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/bos/felix-doubront-ryan-lavarnway-stand-out-in-red-sox-victory?ymd=20140307&content_id=68871388&vkey=news_bos Fri, 7 Mar 2014 16:12:18 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/bos/felix-doubront-ryan-lavarnway-stand-out-in-red-sox-victory?ymd=20140307&content_id=68871388&vkey=news_bos After six innings of a pitchers' duel, the game turned on a two-out rally. The Red Sox earned their first lead of Friday's game in the seventh inning, when Jonathan Herrera drilled an RBI double and Ryan Lavarnway added a two-run single to lead Boston to a 4-1 win over Atlanta. Red Sox lefty Felix Doubront threw four scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and striking out three of the 14 batters he faced. Spencer Fordin 3/7/2014 12:13 P.M. 1394212393 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140306&content_id=68802650&notebook_id=68828486&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Thu, 6 Mar 2014 16:55:17 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140306&content_id=68802650&notebook_id=68828486&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Red Sox right-hander Allen Webster struggled in his Grapefruit League debut on Saturday, so a few veteran teammates stepped in to lend their expertise. After some time watching video with Jon Lester, John Lackey and Clay Buchholz -- and some more applying their suggestions in the bullpen -- Webster came back a different pitcher on Thursday. Andrew Simon 3/6/2014 4:55 P.M. 1394142919 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140306&content_id=68802650&notebook_id=68828960&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Thu, 6 Mar 2014 16:55:15 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140306&content_id=68802650&notebook_id=68828960&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Could Deven Marrero be the next Jose Iglesias? Perhaps it's not a fair comparison, but in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals, Boston's latest slick-fielding shortstop prospect put on an impressive show. Andrew Simon 3/6/2014 4:55 P.M. 1394142917 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/bos/phil-rogers-red-sox-have-stabilizing-x-factor-at-shortstop-in-xander-bogaerts?ymd=20140306&content_id=68823682&vkey=news_bos Thu, 6 Mar 2014 16:21:45 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/bos/phil-rogers-red-sox-have-stabilizing-x-factor-at-shortstop-in-xander-bogaerts?ymd=20140306&content_id=68823682&vkey=news_bos Things always change fast in baseball, even for the champions. And sometimes, especially for the champions. That's the case for the Red Sox. Just look at Xander Bogaerts. Phil Rogers 3/6/2014 4:08 P.M. 1394140106 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/bos/webster-red-sox-hold-marlins-to-two-hits-in-scoreless-tie?ymd=20140306&content_id=68814142&vkey=news_bos Thu, 6 Mar 2014 15:54:13 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/bos/webster-red-sox-hold-marlins-to-two-hits-in-scoreless-tie?ymd=20140306&content_id=68814142&vkey=news_bos The threat of rain hovered over Roger Dean Stadium most of Thursday afternoon, and the impact of the weather arrived before either the Marlins or Red Sox could score a run. Joe Frisaro 3/6/2014 2:17 P.M. 1394133434 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/bos/red-sox-outfielder-jackie-bradley-jr-learning-not-trying-to-replicate-2013-spring?ymd=20140306&content_id=68803490&vkey=news_bos Thu, 6 Mar 2014 13:35:34 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/bos/red-sox-outfielder-jackie-bradley-jr-learning-not-trying-to-replicate-2013-spring?ymd=20140306&content_id=68803490&vkey=news_bos Jackie Bradley Jr. could not have been flying much higher last spring, before the regular season brought him a cold dose of reality. About a week into this year's Grapefruit League schedule, Bradley has generated no eye-popping stats. Yet he might be much more prepared for the rigors of April and beyond -- and the Red Sox need him to be. Andrew Simon 3/6/2014 1:18 P.M. 1394129899 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140306&content_id=68802650&notebook_id=68802538&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Thu, 6 Mar 2014 13:02:56 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140306&content_id=68802650&notebook_id=68802538&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos After helping the Red Sox win a World Series title, Jarrod Saltalamacchia has moved on, but he isn't holding on to any hard feelings. Saltalamacchia hit cleanup against his old team at Roger Dean Stadium on Thursday, their first encounter since he signed a three-year, $21 million with the Marlins in December. Andrew Simon 3/6/2014 1:02 P.M. 1394128977 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/bos/pitcher-rich-hill-reports-to-red-sox-after-death-of-newborn-son?ymd=20140306&content_id=68799794&vkey=news_bos Thu, 6 Mar 2014 12:34:04 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/bos/pitcher-rich-hill-reports-to-red-sox-after-death-of-newborn-son?ymd=20140306&content_id=68799794&vkey=news_bos In the aftermath of a tragedy, Red Sox veteran lefty reliever Rich Hill made his first appearance at Spring Training on Thursday morning. Signed by the Sox in January to a Minor League deal that included an invitation to Major League Spring Training, Hill was delayed following the recent death of his newborn son. Ian Browne 3/6/2014 12:23 P.M. 1394126612 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140305&content_id=68730708&notebook_id=68766768&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Wed, 5 Mar 2014 18:10:27 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140305&content_id=68730708&notebook_id=68766768&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos The Red Sox had their first encounter with Major League Baseball's new instant replay system during Wednesday's 8-6 Grapefruit League loss to the Cardinals at Roger Dean Stadium. MLB has selected certain games throughout Spring Training in which to test the system. Andrew Simon 3/5/2014 6:07 P.M. 1394060855 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140305&content_id=68730708&notebook_id=68766864&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Wed, 5 Mar 2014 18:10:22 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140305&content_id=68730708&notebook_id=68766864&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos Xander Bogaerts felt he'd run into some bad luck early in the Grapefruit League season, seeing hard-hit balls turn into outs. He had no such problem in his third and final plate appearance of Wednesday's 8-6 loss to the Cardinals. Andrew Simon 3/5/2014 6:07 P.M. 1394060850 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/bos/versatile-pitcher-chris-capuano-can-provide-red-sox-with-options?ymd=20140305&content_id=68730556&vkey=news_bos Wed, 5 Mar 2014 17:32:43 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/bos/versatile-pitcher-chris-capuano-can-provide-red-sox-with-options?ymd=20140305&content_id=68730556&vkey=news_bos When Chris Capuano made his Red Sox debut on Wednesday, he did so as a starting pitcher. That might not be the role he holds when the regular season begins, but that's not a big problem for the veteran left-hander, who gave up two runs in two innings during Boston's 8-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals at Roger Dean Stadium. Andrew Simon 3/5/2014 5:32 P.M. 1394058759 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/bos/daniel-nava-xander-bogaerts-homer-in-pitcher-chris-capuanos-red-sox-debut?ymd=20140305&content_id=68730550&vkey=news_bos Wed, 5 Mar 2014 16:38:27 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/bos/daniel-nava-xander-bogaerts-homer-in-pitcher-chris-capuanos-red-sox-debut?ymd=20140305&content_id=68730550&vkey=news_bos Daniel Nava and Xander Bogaerts homered, while Chris Capuano allowed two runs -- on a homer -- over two innings in his Red Sox debut as Boston fell to St. Louis, 8-6, on Wednesday. Jenifer Langosch 3/5/2014 4:38 P.M. 1394055503