Matsuzaka Hits Snag, Rehab On Hold
Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka has hit a snag in his return to the majors, and will not be making what was supposed to be his final rehab start Tuesday for the Pawtucket Red Sox.
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Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka has hit a snag in his return to the majors, and will not be making what was supposed to be his final rehab start Tuesday for the Pawtucket Red Sox.
Josh Beckett pitched 7 2-3 strong innings and Jarrod Saltalamacchia hit a three-run homer to lead the Red Sox to a 5-1 win over the Phillies on Sunday.
After an 8-3 loss to the Indians on May 11, the Red Sox held a "heated" players-only meeting, according to FoxSports.com's Ken Rosenthal.
The Red Sox called up outfielder Che Hsuan-Lin from Triple-A Pawtucket and sent down first baseman Mauro Gomez on Sunday.
The Red Sox beat the Phillies, 7-5.
If Jon Lester's performance Saturday night resembles those he's had against Philadelphia in the past, the Phillies' winning streak will be in danger.
Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia left in the bottom of the fifth inning of the team's 6-4 loss to the Phillies Friday night after being hit on the side of the head with a ball.
Kevin Youkilis took another step towards rejoining the Red Sox on Friday night, playing five innings at third base for Pawtucket.
Cole Hamels pitched seven strong innings, and Hunter Pence and Freddy Galvis homered to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to their sixth straight victory with a 6-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.
Jonathan Papelbon is looking forward to facing his old team as the Boston Red Sox open a three-game set with the Phillies in Philadelphia on Friday.
Phillies manager Charlie Manuel has been suspended one game for his nose-to-nose argument with plate umpire Bob Davidson during a game on Tuesday night.
Felger and Massarotti opened the day discussing the Boston Red Sox, Adrian Gonzalez, Bobby Valentine, and the potential of trading third baseman Kevin Youkilis.
Injured Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis will remain in the minors leagues this weekend, and be re-evaluated by the team early next week, according to Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal.
Gresh and Zo discuss whether or not Kevin Youkilis should get his job back with the Boston Red Sox.
Despite the abundance of pitching, the Sox are reportedly still interested in adding one more arm.
With Cole Hamels and Cliff Lee taking the hill for the Phillies this weekend, not to mention Jonathan Papelbon closing the door, the Red Sox have a tough weekend ahead of them in Philadelphia.
Ken Rosenthal reported Friday that a rival executive said that "[Bobby] Valentine wanted Youkilis out as far back as spring training, viewing him as a liability."
Daisuke Matsuzaka pitched into the seventh inning on Thursday night, but the right-hander still struggled as the Pawtucket Red Sox fell 5-0 to the Durham Bulls.
Cody Ross homered and drove in four runs, Felix Doubront won his third consecutive start and the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 on Thursday night.
There are fans, and then there is Ryan Bishop.
D.A. discussed the way Josh Beckett is coming off to fans. Since the September collapse fans have really made him the face of what's wrong with this Sox team, fairly or unfairly.
Matt Moore will oppose Felix Doubront for the second time this season Thursday night as the AL East-leading Rays go for a five-game overall winning streak and a two-game sweep of the Red Sox.
Sean McAdam stops by for his weekly visit with Gresh & Zo to talk Adrian Gonzalez' home run guarantee, and the Red Sox' issue with balks this season.
Gresh & Zo discussed Adrian Gonzalez's HR guarantee last night. Does this humanize Gonzalez?
The Boston Red Sox have dealt with injuries since before the season even began, but some good news is starting to roll in on their disabled listers.
