Smoltz set to sign with Red Sox
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:40:00 EDT)
Never shy about pitching on a big stage, John Smoltz, a potential Hall of Famer, is on the verge of signing with the Boston Red Sox, where every game feels big.

Baldelli will join 'hometown' Red Sox
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:46:00 EDT)
Rhode Island native Rocco Baldelli is nearing an agreement to play for the Red Sox and return to his New England roots.

Epstein set to rock out
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EDT)
Though this is Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein's busiest time of year from a work standpoint, he's still going to rock out for a good cause on Saturday in the ninth annual Hot Stove/Cool Music concert.

Catcher remains Sox's biggest void
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:01:00 EDT)
While Red Sox followers gear up for Spring Training, Boston general manager Theo Epstein is still working hard at putting the finishing touches on the 2009 roster.

Bard, Red Sox agree to one-year deal
(Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:15:00 EDT)
The Red Sox have solved at least part of their catching solution for 2009, agreeing with free agent Josh Bard on a one-year contract with a club option for 2010 on Friday.

Red Sox to contend in '09 and beyond
(Thu, 01 Jan 2009 10:00:00 EDT)
Look for the Red Sox, who have won the World Series twice in the past five years, not to mention going to the American League Championship Series four times in the past six years, to be top contenders again in 2009.

Relive Schilling's 'sock' episode
(Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:22:00 EDT)
Every day from now to Spring Training, MLB.com/Live will air a classic game on Baseball's Best. Curt Schilling's heroic bloody sock game can be seen on Saturday at 11 a.m. ET.

Penny, Red Sox strike deal
(Mon, 29 Dec 2008 22:34:00 EDT)
The Red Sox have reached a preliminary agreement with right-hander Brad Penny on a one-year, $5 million contract.

Vaughn a newcomer to Hall ballot
(Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:47:00 EDT)
Before there was David Ortiz in a Boston Red Sox uniform, there was Mo Vaughn, a feared hitter with prodigious power who this year finds himself eligible for the Hall of Fame.

Sox's dramatic year ends in playoffs
(Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
Red Sox Nation was witness to another drama-filled year, one that included a star's departure and concluded with Boston once again making the playoffs.

Youkilis to accept Classic invite
(Thu, 25 Dec 2008 21:56:00 EDT)
It appears that Kevin Youkilis will join teammate Dustin Pedroia on Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, as the Boston Globe reported he will accept an invitation.

Delcarmen keeps holidays simple
(Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
Reliever Manny Delcarmen is living a dream. The Boston native -- who grew up wanting to play for the Red Sox -- is a fixture in manager Terry Francona's bullpen. Delcarmen recently spent some time with MLB.com to discuss his fondness for the holiday season.

Youk, Sox stall on long-term deal
(Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:40:00 EDT)
The Red Sox and Kevin Youkilis have had discussions about a long-term contract, but according to a report out of Boston, it doesn't appear the two sides will reach a deal anytime soon.

Rice hopes final try equals immortality
(Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EDT)
After 14 tries at immortality, Red Sox Nation hopes that Jim Rice's dominance during his era will finally land him with the highest honor a baseball player can receive -- enshrinement into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Red Sox lose out to rivals on Teixeira
(Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:30:00 EDT)
The Red Sox had visions of placing Mark Teixeira in their lineup for most of the next decade. Instead, they'll spend this time viewing him as just another member of the rival Yankees.

NY Times looking to sell share of Red Sox
(Wed, 24 Dec 2008 21:59:00 EDT)
Citing a person familiar with the matter, The Boston Globe is reporting that The New York Times Co. is actively attempting to end its days as a minority owner of the Red Sox.

Mailbag: Any free agents under the tree?
(Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:53:00 EDT)
With the holidays upon us and still very little movement on the free-agent front, Red Sox fans are hoping Santa brings a few answers to their many questions this week. Beat reporter Ian Browne does his best Saint Nick impersonation in this week's mailbag.

Sox announce Minors coaches
(Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:49:00 EDT)
Red Sox director of player development Mike Hazen announced the club's Minor League coaching staffs for the 2009 season on Monday.

Henry: Sox 'not a factor' for Teixeira
(Fri, 19 Dec 2008 02:11:00 EDT)
The Red Sox are out of the Mark Teixeira sweepstakes. "After hearing about his other offers ... it seems clear that we are not going to be a factor," said owner John Henry in an e-mail.

Lester's no-no is TYIB's best game
(Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
As it turns out, Jon Lester's magical no-hitter on May 19 wasn't just the most memorable game that took place at Fenway Park in 2008, but also the most appreciated single-game performance by any player in the Major Leagues during the season.