http://www.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/index.jsp?c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Boston Red Sox News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080719&content_id=3154403&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080719&content_id=3154403&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Beckett goes all the way, but not for win In the bottom of the seventh inning, everything fell apart for Josh Beckett, who hurled a complete game, and the Red Sox in a 4-2 loss to the Angels on Saturday. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080719&content_id=3155314&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:33:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080719&content_id=3155314&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Sox trying to own Angels once again The Red Sox will send Tim Wakefield to the mound in hopes of preventing the broom treatment from the Angels on Sunday. Things continue to be tough for the Sox away from Fenway Park, where they have now lost nine of their past 11. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080719&content_id=3159025&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:11:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080719&content_id=3159025&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Ortiz continues to impress in rehab Even though the rehabbing David Ortiz belted his third home run in three games on Saturday night, Pawtucket Red Sox manager Ron Johnson was even more impressed when Boston's designated hitter swung and missed -- and even struck out. Mike Scandura http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080719&content_id=3154636&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:48:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080719&content_id=3154636&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Lowrie impressing Red Sox already When you ask Red Sox manager Terry Francona to compare one player to another, his typical response is that he's not comfortable making such comparisons. But in the case of prospect Jed Lowrie, who has been thrust into an important role with shortstop Julio Lugo sidelined for several weeks, Francona came out with an unsolicited comparison. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3148999&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Sat, 19 Jul 2008 02:24:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3148999&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Buchholz bows out early in opener It was a play that will undoubtedly live on Manny Ramirez's defensive blooper reel, this triple by Macier Izturis in the bottom of the sixth inning of Friday night's 11-3 loss to the Angels that should have been a single. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3149027&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Sat, 19 Jul 2008 03:27:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3149027&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Sox send ace to erase road woes Boston's road struggles continued on Friday with a loss to Anaheim, but the spotlight will shine on them Saturday, when ace Josh Beckett takes the hill. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3149218&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:54:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3149218&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Selig asks Francona for suggestions When Red Sox manager Terry Francona picked up his phone on Thursday, it turned out to be a call from Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig, who wanted to check in with Francona regarding Tuesday night's 15-inning All-Star Game, which was won by the American League. Ian Browne http://browniepoints.mlblogs.com/?partnerId=rss_bos Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:06:30 EDT http://browniepoints.mlblogs.com/?partnerId=rss_bos http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/ramirez500/index.jsp?partnerId=rss_bos Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:06:31 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/ramirez500/index.jsp?partnerId=rss_bos http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/news/lester_nohitter/index.jsp?partnerId=rss_bos Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:06:31 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/news/lester_nohitter/index.jsp?partnerId=rss_bos http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3152171&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:48:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3152171&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Papi homers once more for PawSox Papi was just being Papi on Friday night. The rehabbing Red Sox's slugger hit a fifth-inning three-run homer to left field, as Ortiz continues to get closer to returning to the Red Sox's lineup. Mike Scandura http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080719&content_id=3153195&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080719&content_id=3153195&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Angels and Red Sox have rich rivalry The Red Sox and Angels have had a rich history against one another. Friday night's game could be yet another chapter and turning point in this bi-coastal rivalry, as the Angels won, 11-3. Mike Scarr http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3150727&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:51:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3150727&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Dice-K discusses Nomo's importance Since 2005, Hideo Nomo had pitched in just three Major League games before officially announcing his retirement on Thursday. However, the formal announcement left an impression on Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka, who was inspired by Nomo in his own quest to reach the Major Leagues. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3146677&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:42:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3146677&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Beckett set to duel Saunders on FOX Red Sox ace Josh Beckett has had to battle this season after his 2007 campaign was nearly picture perfect -- winning 20 games, a second-place finish in the Cy Young Award balloting and a world championship. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3149697&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:58:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3149697&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Shortstop situation a work in progress The Red Sox came out of the All-Star break with Alex Cora getting the nod at shortstop against Angels ace John Lackey. Switch-hitter Jed Lowrie will start on Saturday against lefty Joe Saunders. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080717&content_id=3144496&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:20:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080717&content_id=3144496&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Red Sox sign first-round draftee The Red Sox signed their top pick in the 2008 First-Year Player Draft, shortstop Casey Kelly, on Thursday. Mark Remme http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080717&content_id=3145407&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:25:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080717&content_id=3145407&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Big Papi homers in first rehab start Red Sox slugger David Ortiz homered in his rehab debut at Triple-A Pawtucket on Thursday night as he tries to work his way back from a wrist injury that has kept him out of the lineup since May 31. Mike Scandura http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3146725&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:42:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3146725&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Sox hold work out at Angel Stadium The Red Sox held a light hour-long workout Thursday at Angel Stadium to get warmed up for Friday night's game against the Angels, which begins a three-game series. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080717&content_id=3144127&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:53:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080717&content_id=3144127&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Ramirez's complaints offend Henry Red Sox principal owner John W. Henry said he was offended by recent public comments by Manny Ramirez, in which the star slugger suggested that the team's front office and ownership hasn't been straightforward with him regarding his future. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080717&content_id=3143547&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080717&content_id=3143547&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Boston threatens postseason repeat With the right combination of a deep rotation and some serious offense capabilities, the Red Sox figure to be a serious threat to repeat as Series champions. Can anyone stop them? Tom Singer