Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Holliday's big bat remains on market!


Cardinals could be most logical fit for All-Star outfielder.

Mets, Bay hammer out four-year deal!


Outfielder reportedly headed to NY for $66 million pact.

Bay makes expected exit from Boston!


Deal with Mets ends brief but successful run with Red Sox.

BaseBall Trivia Questions?


1) Who holds the record for most innings pitched in a major league season?

2) What legendary manager explained: "You have to have a catcher. If you don't the pitch will roll all the way back to the screen"?

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Red Sox Trivia ?


1) Prior to 2008, when was the last year the Red Sox ended the regular season by playing a doubleheader?

2) Who was the last Red Sox player to wear Johnny Pesky's now retired number six?

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Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Mets sign Escobar to one-year deal!


Versatile right-hander to compete for setup role in bullpen.

DeRosa, Giants agree to two-year contract!


San Francisco to formally announce deal on Tuesday.

BaseBall Trivia Questions?


1) What major league baseball team did the Walt Disney Company assumee operational control of in 1996?

2) How many seasons saw Hank Aaron blast 50 or more homers?

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Red Sox Trivia ?


1) What was the name of the street now known as Yawkey Way originally called?

2) In what year was Fenway Park's left field wall painted green?

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Monday, December 28, 2009

Dodgers show they're more than Manny!


Total team effort lifts LA to best record in NL in 2009.

2009 brings memorable end to decade!

From Buehrle to Yanks, season was perfect in many ways.

Relive 2009 with new MLB.TV package!


For $19.95, fans can watch every game through World Series.

BaseBall Trivia Questions?


1) What major league baseball team has fans dubbed "Cheese Heads"?

2) What ballpark was Pete Rose playing in when he broke Ty Cobb's career hits record?

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Red Sox Trivia ?


1) Name the last Red Sox player to homer in his Boston debut.

2) Dustin Pedroia had four hits in consecutive games, Prior to Pedroia, who was the last Red Sox player to get four or more hits in consecutive games?

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Sunday, December 27, 2009

Cursed anniversary: Babe's sale turns 90!


MLB remembers storied transaction sending Ruth to Yanks.

Red Sox unfulfilled in up-and-down season!


Club makes postseason but falls short of ultimate goal.

BaseBall Trivia Questions?


1) What was pitcher Dock Ellis the first major leaguer to wear in his on the field?

2) How many seasons did Lou Gehrig play every inning of every game?

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Red Sox Trivia ?


1) What was the last year the Red Sox led the American League in home attendance?

2) Who was the last Red Sox pitcher to throw a shutout in his Major League debut?

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Friday, December 25, 2009


MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Lowrie hopes for healthy new year!


Red Sox shortstop looks to put left wrist injury behind him.

Mets appear to be closing on Escobar!


Multiple reports have right-hander near deal.

It may be Christmas Eve, but the baseball rumor mill never stops.

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Red Sox may revisit offer for Bay!


Budget could be expanded for another bid for left fielder.

Jacoby's steal of home a sweet '09 moment!


Among 2009 highlights, speedster's swipe vs. NY one to savor.

Sox hold conditional option for Lackey!


Club protects itself for 2015 if righty gets injured during deal.

Youkilis named Red Sox's MVP!


Boston chapter of BBWAA bestows honor on slugger.

BaseBall Trivia Questions?


1) What Pittsburgh Pirate had exactly 3,000 career hits before dying in a plane crash?

2) What's the LCS to a baseball pennant winner?

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Red Sox Trivia ?


1) Who was the last Red Sox player to play in every game during a season?

2) Who was the last Red Sox starting pitcher to throw a complete game and not allow a hit, yet not get credit for throwing an official no- hitter?

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Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Roundup: New options for Bay, Holliday?

Red Sox might be in hunt as Yankees open outfield spot.

Yanks' rotation gets stronger with Vazquez!


Righty returns; Melky heads to Atlanta in five-player deal.

NEW YORK -- The Yankees' search for another starting pitcher has led them back to an old friend, reacquiring right-hander Javier Vazquez from the Braves on Tuesday as part of a five-player trade.

Your move: What will Red Sox do next?


Yanks' deal for Vazquez is latest in Hot Stove chess match

The ultimate exhibition of bravado could be playing itself out once again during the Hot Stove season.

Terms like "check your ego at the door" do not apply to the Red Sox and Yankees. These two clubs have fat wallets, high expectations, eager fan bases and a one-up attitude between each other that is simply not rivaled in Major League Baseball.

Anticipation mounting for NHL game!


Winter Classic to be played at Fenway Park on Jan.1

BaseBall Trivia Questions?


1) What pitcher's 1.12 ERA in 1968 is the lowest in the majors in post-World War II play?

2) Who was the last American League baseballer to win the Triple Crown, in 1967?

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Red Sox Trivia ?


1) Who holds the record for hitting the most home runs at Fenway Park in a single season?

2) Who is the only Red Sox pitcher to ever strike out four batters in an inning?

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Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Fans to decide the All-Decade Teams!

Voting per club, then per league, to begin in February.

Vazquez returns to Yankees!


Melky heads to Atlanta in five-player deal.

Inbox: How does Lackey affect Dice-K?


Beat reporter Ian Browne answers Red Sox fans' questions

Lowell discusses thumb injury!


Says he told Red Sox about pain he was experiencing.

BaseBall Trivia Questions?


1) What hide was first used to cover baseballs in 1975?

2) What baseball announcer said Pope Paul VI's death "puts a damper on even a Yankees win"?

3) Which two cities have the oldest stadiums in major league baseball?

4) What baseball team's games are announced on TV by Skip Carey?

5) What shortstop holds the major league records for games played, assists and double plays?

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Red Sox Trivia ?


1) Who was the youngest player ever to appear in a game for the Red Sox?

2) Who holds the Red Sox rookie record for most home runs hit in a season?

3) Who has the most career stolen bases with the Red Sox?

4) Who was the first pitcher to ever throw a no-hitter at Fenway Park?

5) Who holds the record for most at-bats in a season without hitting a home run for the Red Sox?

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Monday, December 21, 2009

Mike Lowell a holiday leftover!

The Red Sox had a number of plans this offseason. Improve their defense. Upgrade their offense. Jump into the starting pitching market.

How did the Red Sox not know Lowell needed thumb surgery?


Red Sox assistant GM Ben Cherington appeared on Sirius XM's MLB Home Plate channel today with Holden Kushner and Jim Duquette and talked about the Mike Lowell situation.

BaseBall Trivia Questions?


1: What slugger did Boston name its third harbor tunnel after?

2: What moniker did relief pitcher Jeff Reardon share with an Arnold Schwarzenegger movie?

3: What punctuation mark did baseball clown Max Patkin wear on the back of his jersey?

4: Whose record of 59 did Babe Ruth break when he hit 60 homers in one season?

5: What National League ballpark is known as the "Friendly Confines"?

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Red Sox Trivia ?


1) Who was the first Red Sox hitter to have 200 hits in a season?

2) Who was the last Red Sox player to hit 3 home runs in a game at Fenway Park?

3) What team did Mike Greenwell play his final professional game for?

4) What two former Red Sox players are the only two major leaguers to hit two grand slams in their rookie season?

5) Who was the last Red Sox to hit a grand slam on Opening Day?

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Sunday, December 20, 2009

Phillies turn attention to bullpen!



Lidge, Romero injuries add incentive to potential moves.

Big three is key for contending rotations!



Taking cue from champion Yanks, teams seek trio of aces.

Athletics close to deal with Crisp!



Outfielder coming off injury-shortened 2008 season.

Lowell needs surgery; trade to Texas off!


Thumb injury may idle him at start of Boston's Spring Training?

World SeriesTrivia?

1) What player holds the record for most World Series home runs?

2) What player tied his own record by stealing 7 bases in the 1968 World Series?

3) What team won the first indoor game in World Series history?

4) How many runs did St. Louis score in the 2004 World Series?

5) What player set a record by pitching in seven games of the 1973 World Series?

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Red Sox Trivia ?

1) Which member of the Red Sox organization is related to Cubs manager Lou Piniella?

2) Which current Red Sox's father is the Deputy Director of the Ted Williams Museum and Hitters Hall of Fame?

3) Who was the manager for Pawtucket during their first year as the Red Sox's Triple-A affiliate?

4) During World War II, who was the sole Red Sox player to see combat duty in the Battle of the Bulge?

5) Who was the only player in Red Sox history to have an ownership stake in the team during his playing days?

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Saturday, December 19, 2009

Win a chance to skate at Fenway!

75 raffle winners and their guests can glide away on Jan. 9.

Vazquez unlikely to waive no-trade clause!


Angels have interest, but hurler can veto deal to West team.

ATLANTA -- A Major League source has confirmed that it is highly unlikely Javier Vazquez would provide the Braves clearance to trade him to the Angels.

History will decide victor of Cubs-M's deal!


Bradley brings higher upside, higher risk to Safeco Field.

While two players and two big contracts -- along with cash and a whole lot of baggage -- were swapped in Friday's trouble-for-trouble deal between the Mariners and Cubs, each team also was able to acquire the exact same thing: a new reality.

Texas medical staff to examine Lowell!


Possible deal with Red Sox pending review of right thumb.

Varitek prepares for new role with Sox!



Catcher goes to Spring Training for first time as backup.

world series trivia?

1) What year was the first World Series played?

2) What player executed an unassisted triple play in the 1920 World Series?

3) What Dodger pitcher broke a 62 year old record when he struck out 29 batters in the 1965 World Series?

4) In what year was game 3 of the World Series postponed due to an earthquake?

5) What National League team refused to play the Boston Americans in 1904, causing the World Series to be canceled?

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Red Sox Trivia ?

1) Who holds the Red Sox record for most pinch-hit RBIs in a season?

2) Who holds the single-season Red Sox record for most saves by a left-handed pitcher?

3) Who was the first Harvard graduate to play for the Boston Red Sox?

4) Who is the only Japanese-born position player (non-pitcher) to ever play for the Red Sox?

5) Who was the first Red Sox hitter to homer from both sides of the plate in a game?

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Friday, December 18, 2009

Francis eager to get back into fold!


Left-hander preparing to return to top of Colorado rotation.

DENVER -- The best measure of the health of Rockies pitcher Jeff Francis' left shoulder isn't in how he is throwing. It's who is catching his throws.
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