Rookie Doubront extends scoreless streak
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:39:00 EDT)
Making his second start and third appearance of the spring, lefty Felix Doubront extended his scoreless innings streak to seven in the Red Sox's 7-0 loss to the Rays on Tuesday.

Westmoreland's surgery deemed a success
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:33:00 EDT)
Red Sox prospect Ryan Westmoreland underwent successful brain surgery on Tuesday in Phoenix, the Red Sox announced.

Johnson father and son share experience
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:28:00 EDT)
On Tuesday afternoon, Boston's Ron Johnson -- a father who will likely never end up coaching third base during the 2010 season -- was able to stand about 10 feet away from his son, Houston's Chris, who will probably not start a game at third base in a Major League uniform all year.

Francona, Mills share special bond
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:07:00 EDT)
You couldn't help but feel that Tuesday's Grapefruit League tilt between the Red Sox and Astros carried more than just your typical Spring Training essence.

Lester shines, offense stymied by Oswalt
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:24:00 EDT)
Jon Lester allowed just one run over four innings, but the Red Sox's offense managed just four hits in a 3-0 loss to the Astros on Tuesday.

Lowell makes spring debut at first base
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:31:00 EDT)
Mike Lowell's future with the Red Sox is very much in doubt, but for one afternoon at least, all of those issues were put aside.

Papi, Reddick go deep in loss to Orioles
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:42:00 EDT)
David Ortiz and Josh Reddick each blasted two-run homers and Mike Lowell went 1-for-2 in his debut, but Tim Wakefield struggled in the Red Sox's 8-4 loss to the Orioles on Monday.

Wakefield sees results past box score line
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:51:00 EDT)
It's not often positives can be drawn from an outing in which a starting pitcher allows five runs on nine hits over 3 2/3 innings. Spring Training is one of those times.

Dice-K to pitch batting practice Wednesday
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:50:00 EDT)
It wasn't quite as big a step as was hoped for Daisuke Matsuzaka on Monday afternoon, but at least it was in the right direction.

Heavy workload in Varitek's spring debut
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:07:00 EDT)
Sunday's goal was to get Jason Varitek a pair of at-bats and that did occur, though it meant the catcher did a little more squatting than initially anticipated.

Pedroia, Youk lead Red Sox in 'Tek's return
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:47:00 EDT)
Dustin Pedroia had an RBI double and Kevin Youkilis hit a run-scoring single as part of a four-run fifth inning to help the Red Sox top the Twins, 6-4, on Sunday.

Beckett scratched, will start on Friday
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:39:00 EDT)
Josh Beckett did not make his scheduled start on Sunday against the Twins, his turn scratched because of illness. The plan is for him to stay on his regular day, which means a start next Friday.

Lowrie to undergo further testing
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:38:00 EDT)
Jed Lowrie will undergo more tests on Monday as he and the Red Sox try to determine the cause of his "extreme fatigue."

Iglesias, Kelly sent to Minors camp
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:25:00 EDT)
Prized prospects Casey Kelly, Jose Iglesias and Lars Anderson highlight the 12 players reassigned or optioned to Minor League camp by the Red Sox on Sunday morning.

Stiff neck forces Dice-K out of live BP
(Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:58:00 EDT)
Daisuke Matsuzaka's next small step toward getting ready for the 2010 season was over before it even got started.

Buchholz not worrying about competition
(Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:30:00 EDT)
Clay Buchholz has been reminded enough times about the tricky math -- six starting pitchers, five spots -- facing him that he's not likely to forget it any time soon.

Opinions differ on end of Boston win
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:40:00 EDT)
The drama of the Red Sox's 3-2 win over the Pirates on Saturday peaked during the final play of the game, a whirlwind of alert defense that left many observers wondering whether the contest had ended with a triple play or simply a prolonged double play.

Westmoreland to have brain surgery
(Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:45:00 EDT)
The Red Sox announced on Saturday that top prospect Ryan Westmoreland has been diagnosed with a cavernous malformation in his brain and has taken a medical leave from Minor League camp to get treatment.

Red Sox make most of hits vs. Pirates
(Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:50:00 EDT)
After a regular-season Red Sox lineup was held to two hits through six innings Saturday, Mike Cameron doubled to spark a three-run seventh in a 3-2 win over the Pirates.