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The local lowdown on the Boston Red Sox.

I was there in 2004 when they won in St. Louis,  breaking an 86 year old curse.   Thousands of Red Sox fans were there, but few who actually had a ticket.  When the game ended,...

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The Boston Red Sox are on the cusp of winning their third World Series in the last 10 years. They currently have a 3-2 series lead against the St. Louis Cardinals. This is the fourth...

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The Red Sox are baseball’s comeback story of the year, and perhaps no player symbolizes the turn around better than Koji Uehara.  The 38 year old relief pitcher wasn’t the first option at closer heading into this...

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Drive thru sports

September 26, 2013

  The Red Sox pasted the Rockies last night in Denver.  Final score 15-5.   Will Middlebrooks drove in a career high seven runs, with two home runs and one grand slam.  (That’s what you call a good...

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For no particular reason I decided  to review the “tape” of David Ortiz‘s vicious attack on the dugout phone a few weeks ago.   Yes, someone could have been hurt. Yes. We teach our kids...

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While Boston sits at first place in the American League East, there are still a few major concerns for the Red Sox. The biggest? Their closer. There are many words that can describe Andrew Bailey,...

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Boston Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz was placed on the 15 day disabled list retroactive to June 9. Buchholz is sidelined with a strained trapezius muscle in his neck. He won’t be eligible to pitch...

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Standing Os And Father of the Year Goes to: Tim Duncan.  Being in the NBA Finals did not stop Tim Duncan from spending time with his kids on Father’s Day this past Sunday. Duncan, who...

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Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz is playing it safe by going public with his decision to not participate in the Home Run Derby during MLB’s All Star Game festivities. Ortiz has participated in...

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Eleven years ago, current Red Sox left fielder Jonny Gomes could have lost his life. Since then, he has worked to live his life to the fullest. After suffering a heart attack on Christmas Eve...

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