Red Sox 5, Rays 3 2009-04-08 This was a different Josh Beckett than the one the Tampa Bay Rays knocked around in last year's AL championship series.The Red Sox right-hander struck out 10 in seven innings of two-hit ball to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 5-3 victory over Tampa Bay on Tu... more Submitted on 2009-04-08
Beckett's gem gets Sox off to good start AL MVP Dustin Pedroia and the Boston Red Sox are off to a fast start.Pedroia homered on the second pitch he saw this season and Josh Beckett struck out 10 in seven innings of two-hit ball to lead the Red Sox to a 5-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tue... more Submitted on 2009-04-07
Mass. Sen. Edward Kennedy throws first pitch Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Boston Red Sox season opener on Tuesday.With fans cheering, Kennedy, diagnosed last May with a malignant brain tumor, walked across the first-base line and toward the mound with... more Submitted on 2009-04-07
Can Lyon finish games for Tigers? LAKELAND, Fla. -- Brandon Lyon says he can't wait to get the call from the dugout and trot in from the bullpen for the first time as aDetroitTiger.... more Submitted on 2009-04-07
No fire sale around this fireballer There are rumours already, and there will be more because of the change at the top of Rogers Communications brought on by the passing of Ted Rogers and the interim status of Paul Beeston - considered a major sports domo-in-waiting for years.... more Submitted on 2009-04-07
Blue Jays could be crying in their near-beer tonight With no beer and the feel-good vibe of opening day over, the Blue Jays expect a drop in attendance today when they play their second game of the season.... more Submitted on 2009-04-07
Boston Red Sox Roster Report 2009-04-07 The Red Sox suffered few injuries this spring and appear to be in good shape to approach -- or surpass -- the 95 victories they achieved last season. The complete pitching staff -- starters and bullpen -- and overall team defense are significant strengths... more Submitted on 2009-04-07
Boston Red Sox Notes, Quotes 2009-04-07 --DH David Ortiz announced he'll run the "Papi Cares 2009" charity for the entire 2009 baseball season, a ticket program that will provide trips to Fenway Park for families facing difficult financial times. One family will be chosen for each game and host... more Submitted on 2009-04-07
Boston Red Sox Inside Pitch 2009-04-07 With Monday's scheduled opening day washed out by the rain, manager Terry Francona now looks at Tuesday's makeup opening day with the always-present mixture of excitement and anxiety. While the anxiety might be surprising given the fact that this is Franc... more Submitted on 2009-04-07
