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Ortiz powers Boston past Detroit (AP) (Sat, 31 Jul 2010 21:33:27 PDT)

David Ortiz lined a three-run double to the left-center gap with one out in the ninth inning Saturday to give the Boston Red Sox a dramatic, 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. It was the 18th game-ending hit of his career. Hideki Okajima (4-3) pitched a perfect ninth inning. Phil Coke (6-2) took the loss after coming in with one on in the ninth.

AL Capsules (AP) (Sat, 31 Jul 2010 21:18:24 PDT)

David Ortiz lined a three-run double to the left-center gap with one out in the ninth inning Saturday to give the Boston Red Sox a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. It was the 18th game-ending hit of his career. Hideki Okajima (4-3) pitched a perfect ninth inning. Phil Coke (6-2) took the loss after coming in with one on in the ninth.

BoSox get Saltalamacchia from Rangers, Ramirez out (AP) (Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:15:33 PDT)

The Red Sox acquired struggling catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia from the Texas Rangers on Saturday but they failed to get any help for the bullpen that is their top priority heading into the stretch run. "It is an empty feeling to come away empty-handed," Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein said Saturday, about two hours after the trading deadline passed without his acquiring any major...

Ortiz hits three-run double in 9th to win it (AP) (Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:09:32 PDT)

The Boston Red Sox didn't pick up any new impact players at the trading deadline. Instead, they showed some signs of life thanks to one of their old stars. David Ortiz brought back memories of the team's World Series runs with his first game-ending hit in almost a year, doubling in three runs with one out in the ninth inning on Saturday to lead the Red Sox to a 5-4 victory over the Detroit...

Red Sox designate OF Hermida for assignment (AP) (Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:00:29 PDT)

The Boston Red Sox have designated outfielder Jeremy Hermida for assignment. Outfielder Ryan Kalish was called up from Triple-A Pawtucket to replace him on the roster. Hermida had originally been listed in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers, which was scheduled for 4:10 p.m.

Red Sox Team Report (Yahoo! Sports) (Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:40:27 PDT)

According to several baseball sources—and to the shock of no one—Mike Lowell's name is being peddled about with the non-waiver trade deadline set for Saturday afternoon.

With that in mind, the Red Sox are holding off on activating the red-hot Lowell until after all potential trade avenues have been exhausted headed into the deadline. Lowell hit .500 with four home runs and 10 RBI in five rehab games for Class AAA Pawtucket (R.I.) coming off the disabled list with hip stiffness, and clearly holds the kind of right-handed pop that could help somebody else.

"Mikey is working out with us (Friday night). Theo (Epstein) sat down with his agents, I think, and told them to hang on for a day or so," said Red Sox manager Terry Francona.

Peralta hits 2 HRs in Detroit debut, a 6-5 win (AP) (Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:33:00 PDT)

Jhonny Peralta's debut with Detroit was powerful enough to withstand a late grand slam by David Ortiz. Peralta hit two homers in his first game since being traded and the struggling Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 6-5 on Friday night despite Ortiz's ninth-inning homer against closer Jose Valverde.

Red Sox looking for relievers (Yahoo! Sports) (Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:13:02 PDT)

San Diego Padres reliever Joe Thatcher has 30 strikeouts and an ERA of 1.66 in 21.2 innings this season.

Power Rankings: Pitchers know their places (Yahoo! Sports) (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:41:00 PDT)

Joba Chamberlain can't throw the eighth and Jamie Shields could sit in only one spot during Matt Garza's no-hitter.

Schilling's business, bluster bleed into politics (AP) (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:13:26 PDT)

The U.S. is fighting two wars, and millions are looking for work. So what is making politicians thump their lecterns in two of New England's hottest political races this summer? Former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling. The ballplayer-turned-businessman is back in his favorite spot -- the center of attention -- after his startup video game company was offered a sweetheart deal to leave Massachusetts...

Wobbly contenders weaken trade market (Yahoo! Sports) (Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:43:00 PDT)

Several teams are on the verge of falling out of pennant races, leaving fewer suitors for top players on the block.

Red Sox sweep Angels on Scutaro's 8th-inning slam (AP) (Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:17:30 PDT)

When Marco Scutaro saw a changeup coming from one of the hardest-throwing relievers in baseball, Boston's scrappy shortstop knew exactly what to do with that stroke of good luck. His grand slam sent the Red Sox home from the West Coast with ample reason to believe they're still in the postseason chase.

Red Sox sweep Angels on Marco Scutaro's slam (The Canadian Press) (Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:30:49 PDT)

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Marco Scutaro hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the eighth inning, and the Boston Red Sox wrapped up a 10-game West Coast road trip with a 7-3 victory over the slumping Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, sweeping the three-game series.

Blue Jays asking too much for reliever Downs (Yahoo! Sports) (Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:22:40 PDT)

The New York Yankees are trying to obtain Toronto Blue Jays reliever Scott Downs before the non-waiver trading...

Lackey disappointed by boos, leads Sox past Angels (AP) (Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:21:26 PDT)

John Lackey expected a little appreciation of his eight years with the Los Angeles Angels. He got mostly boos in his return to Orange County, perplexing the Angels' former ace. Lackey still left his old mound with another win when the Red Sox backed him with another late-inning rally. Lackey gave up seven hits while pitching into the eighth inning, and Jed Lowrie's two-run double in the...

Red Sox scratch J.D. Drew with hamstring tightness (AP) (Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:20:28 PDT)

The Boston Red Sox have scratched outfielder J.D. Drew with tightness in his left hamstring. Boston made the move Tuesday night just a few minutes before the Red Sox faced the Los Angeles Angels in the second game of their series. Drew hit a two-run double in the ninth inning of Boston's 6-3 victory over the Angels on Monday night.

RI candidate questions Schilling's bloody sock (AP) (Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:58:07 PDT)

A Rhode Island gubernatorial candidate has questioned one of the most memorable moments in New England sports history as he criticized a $75 million state loan guarantee given to a video game company owned by former Boston Red Sox star Curt Schilling. Lincoln Chafee, a former Republican senator turned independent, on Tuesday told WPRO-AM that he doesn't know if he trusts Schilling, and...

Ho hum, another no-hitter: Garza throws latest gem (AP) (Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:09:07 PDT)

Five no-hitters -- two of them perfect games -- and another gem that was spoiled by an umpire. By now, San Francisco Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow and others around baseball are beginning to expect a piece of pitching history every week. "I do. I can't explain it," said Krukow, who pitched in the majors from 1976-89.

Albert Pujols takes on Denis Leary during Letterman appearance (Yahoo! Sports) (Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:49:03 PDT)

Blessed with some free time in New York on Monday, St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols went the tourist...

Red Sox wanted Mets catcher Barajas (Yahoo! Sports) (Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:14:57 PDT)

The Boston Red Sox, looking to add a catcher before the July 31 non-waiver trading deadline passes, had...

Ortiz homers, Haren hurt in Boston's win over LA (AP) (Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:42:46 PDT)

When the line drive hit Dan Haren's right forearm with a sickening smack, a collective shudder pulsed through Angel Stadium. Not even the Boston Red Sox wanted Haren's debut with the Los Angeles Angels to end with an ugly injury. A few hours later, Haren grimaced gratefully when he rubbed the bandage on his bruised arm.

Bosox activate Victor Martinez (AP) (Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:39:21 PDT)

Catcher Victor Martinez was activated from the disabled list on Monday by the Boston Red Sox after missing 22 games because of a minimally displaced break at the tip of the thumb on his glove hand. The switch-hitting Martinez, sidelined since June 27, entered the opener of a three-game series against the Angels batting .289 with nine homers and 38 RBIs in 66 games.

Knuckle Princess gets Victoria start (The Canadian Press) (Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:09:43 PDT)

VICTORIA - The Knuckle Princess is making her Canadian debut.

Lackey hopes for cheers in return to Anaheim (AP) (Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:42:36 PDT)

John Lackey hopes the Los Angeles Angels' fans remember the memories he created for their club more than the unsentimental way he left it last fall. Lackey will pitch in Angel Stadium on Tuesday night for the first time since bolting from his only major league team to sign a big-money deal with the Boston Red Sox.