Tewksbury's mind games

Before Bob Tewksbury became the team psychologist for the Boston Red Sox, he was already well familiar with the assortment of adversities that professional baseball players can face. Over the course of ...
Daniel Bard: Starter or reliever?

Daniel Bard spent the past two years setting the table for Jonathan Papelbon in Boston’s bullpen. But there comes a time when the most important pitchers on a team need to take on greater responsibility. ...
Boston signs Ross to one-year deal

The Boston Red Sox have outfielder Cody Ross to a one-year contract for the 2012 season. No further terms were disclosed. To make room for Ross on the 40-man roster, the Red Sox designated right-handed ...
Bailey, Red Sox agree to one-year deal

The Boston Red Sox have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Andrew Bailey on a one-year, non-guaranteed contract for the 2012 season, thus avoiding salary arbitration. Terms were not disclosed. The ...
Red Sox sign Bard to one-year contract

The Boston Red Sox have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Daniel Bard on a one-year, non-guaranteed contract for the 2012 season, thus avoiding salary arbitration. Terms were not disclosed. Bard ...
Sox trade Scutaro to Rockies

The Boston Red Sox have acquired right-handed pitcher Clayton Mortensen from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for shortstop Marco Scutaro. Mortensen posted a 3.86 ERA (25 ER/58.1 IP) and 30 strikeouts ...
Sox sign Ellsbury to one-year contract

The Boston Red Sox have agreed to terms with outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury, infielder Mike Aviles and left-handed pitcher Franklin Morales on one-year, non-guaranteed contracts for the 2012 season, thus avoiding ...
Red Sox sign Saltalamacchia, Sweeney

The Boston Red Sox have agreed to terms with catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia and outfielder Ryan Sweeney on one-year, non-guaranteed contracts for the 2012 season, avoiding salary arbitration. Terms were ...
Red Sox sign 12 free agents

The Boston Red Sox have announced the signings of 12 free agents to 2012 minor league contracts. All 12 players have also been invited to Boston's Major League spring training camp as non-roster players. The ...
Red Sox trade for Oakland's Bailey

The Boston Red Sox have acquired right-handed pitcher Andrew Bailey and outfielder Ryan Sweeney from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for outfielder Josh Reddick, and minor league right-handed pitcher ...
Sox finalize coaching staff

The Boston Red Sox have announced their 2012 Major League coaching staff. Tim Bogar has been named bench coach, Bob McClure joins the staff as pitching coach, Alex Ochoa has been appointed first base ...
Sox trade for Melancon, sign Punto

The Red Sox have acquired right-handed pitcher Mark Melancon from the Houston Astros in exchange for infielder Jed Lowrie and right-handed pitcher Kyle Weiland. The 26-year-old Melancon recorded 20 saves ...
Ortiz accepts salary arbitration

Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz has accepted the Red Sox offer of salary arbitration. Ortiz is expected to receive a significant increase over his 2011 salary of $12.5 million. Ortiz accepted Boston’s ...
Ortiz named 2011's top DH

David Ortiz has been voted the winner of the 2011 Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award. Ortiz received 73 first-place votes out of 84 ballots cast to garner the honor for the sixth time in ...
Red Sox sign Miller to one-year deal

The Boston Red Sox have signed left-handed pitcher Andrew Miller to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract for the 2012 season, avoiding salary arbitration. Terms were not disclosed. Miller appeared in 17 ...
Why some players flame out at Fenway

Boston’s a wonderful town to visit. You just might not want to hang your hat in the Hub. Especially if it’s a baseball cap. Why do some players the Red Sox bring in via a trade or free agency ...







