Sox land Hermida to open offseason
(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:44:00 EDT)
The construction of the 2010 Red Sox is officially under way, as general manager Theo Epstein made his first move of the Hot Stove season, acquiring outfielder Jeremy Hermida from the Florida Marlins on Thursday.

Red Sox ready to fire up Hot Stove
(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:17:00 EDT)
With several major personnel decisions looming before the start of free agency, Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein figures to be a very busy man in the coming weeks.

Beckett recognized for charitable work
(Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:51:00 EDT)
Though he never seeks individual credit, Beckett got plenty of it on Tuesday night, when he was presented with the 2009 Champion Award by Children's Hospital Boston at a dinner banquet at the Seaport World Trade Center.

Beckett, Sox to discuss hurler's future soon
(Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:26:00 EDT)
When ace Josh Beckett arrives at Spring Training in February, he will be gearing up for his fifth season with the Red Sox. Will it be his last?

Inbox: Will Varitek be back next season?
(Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:10:00 EDT)
Will Victor Martinez be the full-time catcher next year, and if so, will Jason Varitek still be around? Beat reporter Ian Browne looks at this and other questions in the latest Inbox.

Bay keeping open mind about future
(Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:59:00 EDT)
While Jason Bay has enjoyed his tenure with the Red Sox, the slugger is eligible for free agency for the first time this offseason and plans to keep all of his options open.

Red Sox meet with defector Chapman
(Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:08:00 EDT)
Members of the Red Sox front office and an unspecified player met with hard-throwing lefty Aroldis Chapman on Wednesday at Fenway Park, as the club hopes to sign the Cuban free agent.

Red Sox's Kelly gets in more than at-bats
(Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:21:00 EDT)
Casey Kelly put together his best AFL performance Wednesday, plating four runs and scoring another in Mesa's 12-5 win over Scottsdale.

'Team of the Decade' debate heating up
(Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:23:00 EDT)
The could be an intangible honor that goes to the winner of this year's World Series. Could it be that the "Team of the Decade" is about to emerge?

Francona thrilled for good friend Mills
(Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:58:00 EDT)
Terry Francona lost a coworker on Monday, but couldn't be more thrilled, as his good friend Brad Mills was named manager of the Houston Astros.

Mills named Astros manager
(Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:13:00 EDT)
Brad Mills, who spent the past six years working under former college roommate and teammate Terry Francona as the bench coach for the Boston Red Sox, was named on Tuesday the new manager of the Astros.

Hoyer named Padres' general manager
(Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:36:00 EDT)
The Padres officially tabbed 35-year-old Red Sox assistant general manager Jed Hoyer as its new GM, replacing Kevin Towers, who held the post for 14 seasons.

Sheets planning big return in 2010
(Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:27:00 EDT)
Former Brewers right-hander Ben Sheets returned to his Louisiana high school last week and saw his No. 15 uniform retired. Sheets intends to be wearing it again in 2010.

Wakefield optimistic after back surgery
(Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:03:00 EDT)
He is 43 years old, and one day removed from back surgery, but that didn't take away any enthusiasm from Red Sox knuckleballer Tim Wakefield as he held court with the media in a conference call on Thursday.

Surgery on Wakefield's back successful
(Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:47:00 EDT)
Tim Wakefield, who spent the entire second half of the season limping because of a loose fragment in his back, underwent surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital on Wednesday.

Author brings '75 Series classic to life
(Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:30:00 EDT)
In his book "Game Six: Cincinnati, Boston and the 1975 World Series: The Triumph of America's Pastime," author Mark Frost delves into one of the greatest games ever played.

Inbox: Papelbon trade a possibility?
(Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:24:00 EDT)
In this week's Inbox, beat reporter Ian Browne fields queries from fans dispelling notions that Jonathan Papelbon is a trade possibility or a possible starter rather than the team's closer.

Boston assistants interview with Astros
(Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:01:00 EDT)
Astros GM Ed Wade has often said dismissing Terry Francona as manager in Philadelphia was the biggest mistake he's made in his professional career, and on Monday he turned to a pair of Francona disciples in an effort to fill Houston's managerial vacancy.