Boston Red Sox

08/20/2007 -- Game On! at Fenway Park will be the site Tuesday night where fans can meet some of the candidates for President of Red Sox Nation. Nominations closed yesterday, and more than 1,250 fans were nominated.

Among those expected at this first "meet 'n' greet" are such celebrities as Peter Gammons and Sam Horn and such every day fans Rick Swanson, Cyndi Casey, Greg Califiri, Debra DeCristofor, and "Regular Rob" Crawford.

WHO: VARIOUS CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENT OF RED SOX NATION
Including Peter Gammons, Sam Horn; hosted in part by NESN's Hazel Mae    » read more »

08/18/2007, BOSTON, MA -- The Boston Red Sox today purchased the contract of outfielder Bobby Kielty from Triple-A Pawtucket of the International League.

Bobby Kielty, 31, will be in uniform for Boston's game with Los Angeles on Saturday and will wear #32.

To make room for Kielty, outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury was optioned to Pawtucket, effective after Friday night's game.

The announcement was made by Executive Vice President/General Manager Theo Epstein.    » read more »

08/16/2007, ST. PETERSBURG -- The Tampa Bay Devil Rays open a ten-game homestand Friday, Aug. 17 against the Cleveland Indians. This will be the longest homestand of the season, as they will be home through Aug. 26. The Tampa Bay Devil Rays will also be hosting the Boston Red Sox for the second of three visits and the Oakland Athletics also stop by for their first and only stint at Tropicana Field. Homestand highlights include Bike Night tomorrow night; Disco Night on Saturday featuring Barry Williams (Greg Brady); and African American Heritage Night on Saturday, Aug. 25.    » read more »

13 August 2007 -- The Baltimore Orioles rallied in the late innings Sunday to beat the slumping Boston Red Sox in a key Major League Baseball matchup.

Former Boston star Kevin Millar hit a game-ending three-run home run in the ninth to give the Orioles a 6-3 win. Miguel Tejada tied the game with a homer in the eighth inning.

Boston has lost four of its last six games, and now leads the American League East division by just four games ahead of the New York Yankees.    » read more »

13 August 2007 (By VOA Sports) -- The Baltimore Orioles rallied in the late innings Sunday to beat the slumping Boston Red Sox in a key Major League Baseball matchup.

Former Boston Red Sox star Kevin Millar hit a game-ending three-run home run in the ninth to give the Baltimore Orioles a 6-3 win. Miguel Tejada tied the game with a homer in the eighth inning.

Boston has lost four of its last six games, and now leads the American League East division by just four games ahead of the New York Yankees.    » read more »

12 August 2007 (By VOA Sports) -- New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez hit a pair of two-run home runs Saturday to lead the New York Yankees to an 11-2 win over the Cleveland Indians in a Major League Baseball matchup.

Rodriguez leads the majors with 39 homers.

Pitcher Mike Mussina earned his 100th win as a Yankee, becoming only the ninth pitcher in the majors to win at least 100 games for two teams. He had 147 wins with the Baltimore Orioles, before coming to New York.    » read more »

Tickets still available for Minor League doubleheader featuring Double-A Portland Sea Dogs and Single-A Lowell Spinners

08/09/2007, BOSTON -- The second annual "Futures at Fenway, Presented by Filene's Basement" Minor League doubleheader takes place this Saturday, Aug. 11 at Fenway Park.

Several thousand tickets for "Futures at Fenway, Presented by Filene's Basement" still remain and are on sale via the internet at www.redsox.com or by touch-tone telephone at (617) 482-4SOX. Fans with disabilities may call (877) REDSOX-9 to purchase accessible seating (while supplies last).    » read more »

08/07/2007, BOSTON -- The second annual "Futures at Fenway, Presented by Filene's Basement" minor league doubleheader will take place this coming Saturday, August 11 at Fenway Park.

Tickets for "Futures at Fenway Presented by Filene's Basement" are still available via the internet at www.redsox.com or by touch-tone telephone at (617) 482-4SOX. Fans with disabilities may call (877) REDSOX-9 to purchase accessible seating (while supplies last).    » read more »

Baltimore Orioles Fans encouraged to bring non-perishable items to Aug. 10-12 games

08/06/2007, BOSTON -- The Boston Red Sox today made the following roster moves.

• Activated righthanded pitcher Curt Schilling from the 15-day disabled list. To make room for Curt Schilling, lefthanded pitcher Javier Lopez was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket of the International League, effective after Sunday's game.

• Placed infielder Eric Hinske on the bereavement list. To take Hinske's spot on the active roster, outfielder Brandon Moss has been recalled from Pawtucket.

The announcements were made by Executive Vice President/General Manager Theo Epstein.    » read more »

08/01/2007 -- Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke "Dice-K" Matsuzaka's CD "Music From The Mound" is now available in stores. The CD, distributed in the United States by EMI Music, features a compilation of American, English and Japanese Recording Artists selected by Matsuzaka, as well as the new original fan created track "Gyro Ball", which is also available as a ringtune. Recording Artists on the CD include Duran Duran, LL Cool J, Japanese rock group B'z and Jawaiian music group Def Tech.    » read more »

Homestand #11

Tuesday, August 7 -- vs. Red Sox, 7:05 pm
Television: FSN West
Radio: ESPN 710 & AM 830 (Spanish)

Donated Tickets
Each home game Vladimir Guerrero provides the opportunity for local charities and youth groups to attend an Angels game by donating tickets in Vlad's Pad (Section 238, Rows B-E; Section 239, Rows S (1-14) &T (1-13). The following charities received tickets for August 7:

• Orangewood Children's Home, Boys & Girls Club of Placentia, Calif. Competitive Youth Baseball, Kidworks

Player of the Month Ceremony    » read more »

09 July 2007 -- The Detroit Tigers held off Boston, 6-5, to complete a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox, heading into Major League Baseball's All-Star break.

Gary Sheffield hit one of three home runs Sunday off Boston pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka, and also had two doubles off the Japanese star.

In another American League contest, the New York Yankees trounced the Los Angeles Angels, 12-0. Alex Rodriguez hit his majors' leading 30th homer.    » read more »

Other Corporate/Civic Partnerships Announced as Part of Public Education Campaign

Fenway Park – Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and the Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority today announced that the Boston Red Sox will be partnering with the state in an unprecedented public education campaign to let uninsured residents know that health insurance is now more affordable, easier to get, and required for most residents of the Commonwealth.    » read more »

20 May 2007 -- The Washington Nationals' new baseball field (artist's rendering)The Boston Red Sox and Atlanta Braves have traded lopsided victories in a Major League Baseball doubleheader.

In the first game Japanese pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka earned his sixth win of the season - a 13-3 victory for host Boston. He was helped by four Boston home runs.

Atlanta pitcher John Smoltz then tossed seven shutout innings in the second game, as the Braves routed Boston, 14-0, handing the Red Sox their worst shutout in 17 years.

Boston has the best record in the majors (29-13).    » read more »