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Major League Roundup: Finally, a Pinch-Hitter Delivers for the Angels

Erick Aybar had a pinch-hit, bases-clearing triple to highlight a four-run seventh, and the Los Angeles Angels rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox.

Posted Saturday, July 19, 2008 11:35 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Boston Red Sox, American League, National League, Los Angeles Angels

Park That Can’t Hold Him Wraps Ortiz in a Bearhug

How a sleepy minor league park planted in a blue-collar neighborhood became a weekend stopover for David Ortiz and Boston’s pennant hopes.

Posted Saturday, July 19, 2008 3:55 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Boston Red Sox, Therapy and Rehabilitation, Ortiz, David, Pawtucket (RI), Rhode Island

Major League Roundup: Ortiz Begins Rehabilitation With a Homer

The Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz homered in his rehabilitation debut in the minors.

Posted Thursday, July 17, 2008 10:12 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Football, Liriano, Francisco, Minnesota Twins, Boston Red Sox, Washington Nationals, Ortiz, David

A.L.’s Infield Reflects the Aspects of a Rivalry

Even to the casual fan, it was jarring to look at Red Sox and Yankees sharing the infield on Tuesday night.

Posted Tuesday, July 15, 2008 10:22 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Yankee Stadium (NYC), All Star Games

American League Roundup: Matsuzaka’s Arm Puts Boston Back in First Place

Daisuke Matsuzaka pitched six scoreless innings and the Boston Red Sox defeated the Baltimore Orioles, 2-1.

Posted Sunday, July 13, 2008 11:15 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Boston Red Sox, American League, Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles, Texas Rangers

Yankees' Rivera a Non-Starter for A.L. All-Stars

It may be the last All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium and Mariano Rivera will likely feature in the game, but don't expect him to be American League Manager Terry Francona's choice to start next Tuesday.

Posted Thursday, July 10, 2008 2:49 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Yankees, Francona, Terry, Boston Red Sox, Rivera, Mariano, American League, Papelbon, Jonathan, Yankee Stadium (NYC), All Star Games

Major League Roundup: A Triple Play Is Wiped Out, and Boston Takes Advantage

Dustin Pedroia hit a three-run double as the Boston Red Sox followed an overturned triple-play call with seven runs in the seventh inning to beat Minnesota, 18-5.

Posted Wednesday, July 09, 2008 9:04 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Minnesota Twins, Boston Red Sox

Yankees 5, Red Sox 4: Rivera Does Job, Then Fill-In Works for Winning Hit

After Mariano Rivera stifled the Red Sox from the mound, Brett Gardner, replacing an injured Johnny Damon, fouled off three pitches before he singled to send home the winning run.

Posted Monday, July 07, 2008 1:11 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Rivera, Mariano, American League

Grinder Earns Place in All-Star Spotlight

Kevin Youkilis has been one of the Red Sox’ unsung heroes, delivering a steady stream of base hits and manning either corner of the infield with Gold Glove-caliber defense.

Posted Sunday, July 06, 2008 9:37 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Youkilis, Kevin

Red Sox and Cubs Lead Selections With 7 All-Stars

A record seven Chicago Cubs were joined by seven Boston stars when rosters were announced Sunday for the July 15 event at Yankee Stadium.

Posted Sunday, July 06, 2008 8:47 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, All Star Games

Red Sox, Cubs highlight All - Star rosters

A record seven Chicago Cubs were joined by seven Boston stars when rosters were announced Sunday for the July 15 event at Yankee Stadium.

Posted Sunday, July 06, 2008 5:40 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, All Star Games

In No Time, Rookie Has Impact on Red Sox

Justin Masterson, 23, who held the Yankees to two runs in six innings, cannot dissociate his pitching from the people who surround him.

Posted Saturday, July 05, 2008 11:24 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox

Yankees 2, Red Sox 1: With Mussina, Yanks’ 2 Runs Feel Like More

Mike Mussina stifled the Boston Red Sox for six shutout innings Saturday, giving the Yankees their first win in three games this series.

Posted Saturday, July 05, 2008 8:30 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Yankees, Mussina, Mike, Boston Red Sox

Yankees Notebook: For Damon, Disabled List Is a Likely Destination

It seems likely that Yankees outfielder Johnny Damon will go on the 15-day disabled list, especially with the four-day All-Star break covering part of that stretch.

Posted Saturday, July 05, 2008 2:52 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Damon, Johnny

Sports of The Times: Damon Will, and Does, Run Into Walls for Yanks

Johnny Damon is irreplaceable at the top of the order. And even though he’s not a “true” Yankee, he’s irreplaceable in the clubhouse, too.

Posted Saturday, July 05, 2008 11:51 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments