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When Ben Cherington signed Joel Hanrahan to pitch for the Sox, it seemed the extremely brief Andrew Bailey era was over. Hanrahan was the closer for the Pittsburgh Pirates for the past two seasons, where...

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Ben Cherington did not break the bank to bring in a star pitcher for 2013, but many forget that he did not really have to. The Sox already have a qualified No. 2/3 starter, and...

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Happy Belated Truck Day!

February 6, 2013

While the Red Sox organization attempts to rebuild itself with new players and coaches, many traditions remain. One such tradition took center stage Tuesday outside Fenway Park, where dozens of fans came out to watch...

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Getting to know: Mike Napoli

February 5, 2013

Ben Cherington did not make many splashes in the offseason, but the closest thing to one was when he signed Mike Napoli to a one-year deal. Napoli was the premier signing of the winter, which...

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The biggest problem for the Red Sox in the 2012 season was their starting pitching. Going in to the offseason, GM Ben Cherington seemed to know that changes had to be made if the Sox...

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A high school junior from Spanish River Community, Fla., made headlines after being wooed by colleges in North Carolina, Mississippi, and Nebraska for his baseball accolades. The talent is reportedly there, but what makes his...

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In honor of the Bruins trip to New York to take on the Rangers, here's a little city vs. city showdown. ...

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Hey Youk, call Joba maybe?

January 23, 2013

Kevin Youkilis isn't quite getting along with new teammate Joba Chamberlain. Will they be able to put their beef behind them? ...

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The USA roster for the World Baseball Classic was announced. Is your favorite player on the team? ...

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After a lengthy delay, the Red Sox finally signed Mike Napoli. Read more to learn about the terms of agreement. ...

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