Twins, Other Suitors Lining Up For Saltalamacchia
With Brian McCann signing with the New York Yankees over the weekend, the list of suitors for free agent catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia just got a little bigger.
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With Brian McCann signing with the New York Yankees over the weekend, the list of suitors for free agent catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia just got a little bigger.
Red Sox rookie Allen Webster was rocked by the Twins on Wednesday night, but the 23-year-old is viewing at as a big lesson learned.
David Ortiz went 0 for 5 with two strikeouts and three groundouts to snap his 27-game hitting streak, dating back to last season.
Rookie Allen Webster will get his second career start for the Red Sox on Wednesday night, as Boston looks to bounce back from Tuesday night's 6-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins.
Not only did the Boston Red Sox lose to the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday, they also lost their third baseman and backup catcher.
Scott Diamond allowed three hits in seven innings, Ryan Doumit hit his first homer of the season and the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1 on Tuesday night.
Clay Buchholz has been among baseball's best pitchers this season. Monday night will be the first time he'll get the ball since an allegation of cheating clouded his last start.
If Liam Hendriks sticks in the Majors, he could be a role model for hundreds of up-and-coming players trying to make it from down under.
Adrian Gonzalez hit a two-run homer, Franklin Morales turned in another solid substitute start and the Boston Red Sox averted a four-game sweep with a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.
The Boston Red Sox acquired third baseman Danny Valencia from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for minor league outfielder Jeremias Pineda.
Joe Mauer showed the patience of a good hitter and followed that with the skill of one of the game's best.
Just when it appeared the Boston Red Sox were poised to go on a run, they've struggled against one of the AL's worst teams.
The Twins overcame an early 5-1 deficit and defeated the Red Sox for the second straight night.
The Minnesota Twins may sit near the bottom of the AL standings, but they have made an impact in the wild-card race over the last few weeks.
Samuel Deduno allowed two hits in six innings in his third straight strong performance and the Minnesota Twins spoiled a rare solid outing by Jon Lester and beat the Boston Red Sox 5-0 on Thursday night.
The Red Sox lineup Thursday night against the Twins will feature prospects Ryan Kalish and Ryan Lavarnway.
The Boston Red Sox appeared to have found their groove before coming up short their last time out.
Kevin Youkilis singled in the eighth inning for his first hit as Chicago's new third baseman Monday night.
Mike Aviles homered and the Boston Red Sox bullpen just barely avoided another big collapse in a 7-6 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night.
It's been a long time since the Boston Red Sox swept a series.
Josh Beckett had five strikeouts and one confrontation with an umpire in six sharp innings and David Ortiz homered with three RBIs to lead the Boston Red Sox to an 11-2 romp over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.
It is not the spot Daniel Bard prefers but he felt just fine coming out of the bullpen Monday night, helping the Red Sox to a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins.
Cody Ross homered twice, tying the game with a two-run shot in the seventh inning and giving Boston the lead with two outs in the ninth.
The Red Sox will start their three-game series in Minnesota with a new center fielder.
The Red Sox hope to end their five-game slide as they begin a seven-game trip Monday night with the first of three against the Minnesota Twins.
