Roche: Opening Day Downer

Josh Beckett bounced back and the Red Sox beat the Rays on at Fenway, but the team got one big downer from their Home Opener.

• Apr 14, 2012

Ellsbury Out 6 Weeks With Shoulder Injury

Jacoby Ellsbury had to leave the Red Sox home opener on Friday after injuring his shoulder in the bottom of the fourth inning.

• Apr 13, 2012

The Baseball Reporters: Sox Win Home Opener 12-2 Over Rays, Ellsbury Hurt

Tony Massarotti kicked off the Baseball Reporters discussing opening day at Fenway Park, the Sox 12-2 win over the Rays, and crowd reaction.

• Apr 13, 2012

Beckett Sharp As Red Sox Win Home Opener 12-2 Over Rays

Josh Beckett allowed one run over eight innings, leading the Red Sox to a 12-2 win over the Rays.

• Apr 13, 2012

Wakefield, Varitek Return To Throw Out First Pitch

After Tim Wakefield and Jason Varitek announced their retirements during spring training, it was only fitting to have the two throw out the first pitch for the Red Sox' 2012 Home Opener.

• Apr 13, 2012

Crawford On Minor Elbow Strain: 'Just A Little Setback'

If his wrist injury wasn't enough to rehab from, Red Sox outfielder Carl Crawford was recently diagnosed with a minor strain in his left elbow.

• Apr 13, 2012

Red Sox Home Opener Live Blog: Offense Explodes, Beckett Gets 'W' in Sox' 12-2 Victory

The Boston Red Sox have their home opener Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays, and CBSBostonsports.com brings you all the updates from America's favorite ballpark!

• Apr 13, 2012

Tampa's Luke Scott Calls Fenway 'A Dump'

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Luke Scott really dislikes everything about the Boston Red Sox.

• Apr 13, 2012

Red Sox Home Opener Lineup: McDonald, Shoppach In

The Boston Red Sox finally get to play in front of a home crowd on Friday, as they open the home portion of their 2012 schedule.

• Apr 13, 2012

Roche's Opening Day Message: Just Win, Red Sox

Dan Roche said it's pretty simple for the Red Sox on opening day; win.

• Apr 13, 2012

Beckett, Red Sox Host Rays In Fenway Opener

Josh Beckett is on the hill for the Boston Red Sox as they host division rival Tampa Bay in the Fenway Park Home Opener on Friday.

• Apr 13, 2012

Skipping School For Opening Day? Darnell McDonald Did, Twice!

Did you ever skip school to go to Opening Day? Red Sox outfielder Darnell McDonald did, twice.

• Apr 13, 2012

Red Sox Expect Support From Fans At Home Opener

The Boston Red Sox had a tough season opening road trip, and are hoping it's "Home, Sweet Home" when they take the field at Fenway Park on Friday.

• Apr 13, 2012

Red Sox Opening Day Ceremonies

The Red Sox may be limping back to Boston at 1-5 for their home opener, but there is little doubt the team has one heck of a show planned for Friday.

• Apr 13, 2012

Fenway Hits 100: Red Sox Past And Present Recall Their Time At Fenway

Musical tributes, poems and special editions of newspapers and magazines are all dedicated to Fenway Park's centennial year.

• Apr 13, 2012

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