Boston's Matsuzaka stressed by back pains

2010-03-16T01:30:19Z

<div><p>TOKYO (Reuters) - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka has been hampered by back problems but is set to begin spring training in earnest at batting practice on Wednesday.</p><p>The 29-year-old Japanese will test his sore back afte...

Lowell makes spring debut for Red Sox, at 1B

2010-03-15T15:00:49Z

<div id="subtitle">Coming off thumb surgery, Mike Lowell makes spring debut for Red Sox _ at first base</div><div><p>Mike Lowell made his spring training debut for the Boston Red Sox — at an unfamiliar position.</p><p>Lowell, who had surgery Dec. 30 to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb, played first base Monday in an 8-4 loss to the

Varitek appears for Red Sox in 6-4 win vs. Twins

2010-03-14T16:00:25Z

<div id="subtitle">Varitek makes spring debut but Ortiz slump continues for Red Sox in 6-4 win over Slowey, Twins</div><div><p>Kevin Slowey threw three perfect innings for Minnesota. He was even happier to be pitching pain-free.</p><p>Jacoby Ellsbury, Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Maholm signals the catcher while warming up before the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, in Fort Myers, Fla., Saturday, March 13, 2010. The Red Sox defea...

Buchholz tosses 3 scoreless against Pirates

2010-03-13T18:15:18Z

<div id="subtitle">Red Sox P Buchholz throws 3 scoreless innings in Red Sox 3-2 victory against Pirates</div><div><p>Clay Buchholz threw three scoreless innings, as did Pirates starter Paul Maholm, and the Boston Red Sox beat New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk didn't want to go out like Nomar Garciaparra.</p><p>Watching the former Boston Red Sox...

Red Sox Mets Spring Baseball

2010-03-11T14:01:46Z

Boston Red Sox Dustin Pedroia, right, scores on a sacrifice by teammate Mike Cameron and a tardy throw to New York Mets catcher Chris Coste during the spring training baseball game in

Lackey throws 3 shutout innings in Boston win

2010-03-11T14:00:59Z

<div id="subtitle">John Lackey throws 3 shutout innings as Boston Red Sox beat New York Mets 8-2</div><div><p>John Lackey is off to a nice start with the Red Sox.</p><p>The right-hander threw three shutout innings in Boston's 8-2 victory over Jas...

Garciaparra comes back to Red Sox to retire

2010-03-10T21:30:21Z

<div id="subtitle">No more No-mah! Nomar Garciaparra rejoins Red Sox for a day, then retires after 14-year career</div><div><p>Six years after he was traded away for the final pieces of Boston's World Series puzzle, Nomar Garciaparra finally got a friendly farewell from the Red Sox.</p><p>The rookie of the year, batting champion and All-Star whose trade began a bitter back-and-forth in Boston an...

sarah silverman

2010-03-10T18:31:06Z

Sarah Silverman sporting a Boston Red Sox knitted ski hat while leaving Joan's on Third after having lunch with a friend. Los Angeles, California - 10.03.10

Rays nearly pay 'Price' in 8-6 win over Red Sox

2010-03-10T14:00:27Z

<div id="subtitle">Rays pitching prospect David Price not seriously hurt by shattered bat; Rays beat Red Sox 8-6</div><div><p>Tampa Bay Rays prized left-hander David Price, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 draft, left Wednesday's 8-6 win over the Boston Red Sox in the bottom of...

Garciaparra calls it quits after 14 seasons

2010-03-10T12:15:59Z

<div><p>Nomar Garciaparra, who spent 14 seasons in Major League Baseball, retired on Wednesday after signing a one-day contract with the Boston Red Sox so he could end his career where it began.</p><p>Garciaparra, whose wife is retired Reuters) - Six-times All-Star Nomar Garciaparra retired Wednesday after signing a one-day contract with the Boston Red Sox so he could end his career with the team he made his mark with.</p><p>The 36-year-old Garciaparra, one of baseball's best shortstops during his...

Red Sox Garciaparra Baseball

2010-03-10T10:17:07Z

Former Boston Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra, who signed a Red Sox one-day minor league baseball contract, departs a news conference at City of Palms Park, in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 10, 2010....

Red Sox Garciaparra Spring Baseball

2010-03-10T10:02:38Z

Former Boston Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra, left, who signed a Red Sox one-day minor league baseball contract, reacts while taking questions form reporters during a news conference as Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein, right, looks on at City o...

Red Sox Spring Baseball

2010-03-10T10:02:36Z

Former Boston Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra, who signed a Red Sox one-day minor league baseball contract, takes questions form reporters during a news conference at City of Palms Park, in Fort Myers, Fla.

Red Sox Garciaparra Retires

2010-03-10T10:02:33Z

Former Boston Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra takes questions from reporters as Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein looks on during a news conference at City of Palms Park in Fort Myers,

Wakefield helps Red Sox beat Marlins 9-0

2010-03-09T13:00:40Z

<div id="subtitle">Knuckleballer Tim Wakefield pitches 3 shutout innings to help Red Sox beat Marlins 9-0</div><div><p>Tim Wakefield pitched three shutout innings to keep his spring training ERA at 0.00, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Florida Marlins 9-0 on Tuesday.</p><p>Wakefield ...

Lin's single in 9th lifts Red Sox over Cards 7-6

2010-03-08T15:45:15Z

<div id="subtitle">Beckett throws 3 scoreless, Lin's run-scoring single in 9th lifts Red Sox over Cards 7-6</div><div><p>Josh Beckett made his second start of spring training, and Red Sox pitchers kept the St. Louis Cardinals hitless into the seventh inning.</p><p>But it was Bo...

Cardinals' Pujols scratched with back discomfort

2010-03-08T13:03:07Z

<div id="subtitle">Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols scratched against Red Sox because of lower back discomfort</div><div><p>St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols did not make the cross-state trip for Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox because of discomfort in his lower back.<...

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