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Your Morning Dump...where Dempster is down in the dumps
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Ryan Dempster's struggles continued in a bad way last night against the Indians in Terr Francona's return to Fenway.
The strike-throwing, innings-eating Ryan Dempster that the Red Sox
saw in the...
Ryan Dempster Hopes to Cut Down on ‘Unnecessary Walks’ After Another Shaky Start (Video)
Ryan Dempster did not have his best stuff Thursday night, allowing four runs on five hits and four walks in what turned into a 12-3 win for the Indians. The three innings pitched were a season-low for the veteran right-hander, who was critical of his performance in the clubhouse after the game.
“My command’s been terrible,” Dempster said. “I’ve walked 10 guys in my last...
Will Middlebrooks Out With Lower Back Spasms
Will Middlebrooks was pulled after the fourth inning in a game with the Cleveland Indians with lower back spasms. Middlebrooks struck out in the inning before. Middlebrooks has struggled during his sophomore year batting .203/ .236/ .413 with eight home runs and 21 RBI. he has struck out 52 times in 172 at-bats.Red Sox utilityman Pedro Ciriaco took over for Middlebrooks...
Koji Uehara high fives Shane Victorino in the face
During Wednesday night's Red Sox-White Sox game, Boston pitcher Koji Uehara was AMPED after pitching a 1-2-3 eighth inning that included a pair of strikeouts. He started dishing out high fives to his teammates.
Mike Napoli? You get a double.
Dustin Pedroia? You get one with the glove.
First base coach Arnie Beyeler? You'll get one too.
Will Middlebrooks? You'...
Jason Varitek Visits Portland Sea Dogs to Observe Red Sox’ Prospects in Action (Photo)
During his playing days, Jason Varitek was known to have an incredibly high baseball acumen. Now he’s sharing that knowledge with the Red Sox front office.
After years of toiling behind the dish for the Sox, Varitek now works as a special assistant to general manager Ben Cherington. His duties seem to vary, with no one set role, and on Wednesday and Thursday, Varitek was visiting...
Koji Uehara startles Shane Victorino with vicious high-five (Video)
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In addition to establishing himself as one of the most effective setup men in baseball this season, Boston Red Sox reliever Koji Uehara has also earned a reputation as the league’s most aggressive high-fiver. When Uehara does his job in preserving a lead for Boston, his teammates need to be on their toes.
Apparently Shane Victorino has yet...
Your Morning Dump...where Ortiz's heel looked A-OK when stealing third.
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At age 37, in his 17th major league season, David Ortiz accomplished a career first last night: He stole third base.
“You saw that (expletive)?” Ortiz joked.
It happened in the first inning. Ortiz already...
Koji Uehara’s High Five Strikes Down On Shane Victorino With ‘Great Vengeance and Furious Anger’
Koji Uehara pitched a flawless eighth inning on Wednesday night and as he came back into the Red Sox dugout he brought the heat again, but this time with his high fives. The Red Sox players must have seen this type of enthusiasm before because all were prepared except one. Check out how Koji basically slaps an unsuspecting Shane Victorino at the end of his high five tour. Amazing...
Red Sox reliever smacks teammate during excessive high-five-a-palooza
Boston Red Sox reliever Koji Uehara is pumped up after pitching a strong 8th inning, and he’s got plenty of high-fives to dole out in the dugout, so you better be ready.
Teammate Shane Victorino was not ready…
Red Sox win; Buchholz now 7-0
Clay Buchholz figures a slump will come his way at some point so he'll enjoy this run while it lasts.
Buchholz pitched five-hit ball over seven innings to improve to 7-0, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 6-2 Wednesday night to avoid a three-game sweep.
David Ortiz delivered a two-run single in the first off Hector Santiago (1-3) and stole third for the first...
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Uehara catches Victorino off guard
We've all seen how animated Boston Red Sox reliever Koji Uehara can be after a good outing on the mound when he comes into the dugout. But what happens when you're not paying attention to his high-five. Well, if you're Shane Victorino, you get smacked in the face. {mp4remote}http://cdn2013.ianbethune.com/kojismack2.mp4{/mp4remote} MOBILE/TABLET LINK Follow Ian...
Red Sox rumors: Jacoby Ellsbury hasn't discussed extension
The 2013 campaign is huge for Boston Red Sox outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury. Unfortunately for the former MVP candidate, it hasn't gone so well so far. There has been talk of whether or not the Red Sox should ink the center fielder to a long-term deal, but as of yet sides haven't discussed a contract extension, according to Rob Bradford of WEEI.com.
After coming off a tough...
Ellsbury’s Struggles and the Red Sox
Just a couple of years ago, Jacoby Ellsbury came out of nowhere of have one of the best seasons by a position player in years. He hit .321/.376/.552 (149 wRC+) with 32 home runs while playing center field that impressed both the Gold Glove voters and various fielding metrics. Although Ellsbury had been a first-round draft pick by the Red Sox in 2005 and had been a very good prospect...
Red Sox activate Andrew Bailey from DL, Stephen Drew back in lineup
The Boston Red Sox activated Andrew Bailey from the 15-day disabled list on Monday.
Bailey missed three weeks with a right biceps injury but should move right back into the closers role in Boston. Prior to the injury Bailey had a 1.46 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 20/4 K/BB ratio in 12 1/3 innings.
With Joel Hanrahan out of the picture, Bailey should have a comfortable grip on the closing duties...
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Pedro: Sox drank before ALCS games
While admitting it only involved taking little sips, Pedro Martinez admitted that Red Sox players imbibed on a rum concoction before 2004 ALCS games.
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