242 Results for boston red sox

Pirates, Vazquez near deal

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Pirates are close to a two-year, $4 million deal with infielder Ramon Vazquez.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2008

Agent: Renteria, Giants closing in on deal

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The agent for shortstop Edgar Renteria said hat he's making significant progress toward a deal that would bring the five-time All-Star to the Giants.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008

Agent: Red Sox reach out to agent for right-hander Burnett

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein spoke with A.J. Burnett's agent by phone Tuesday to express the team's interest in the free-agent right-hander, a baseball source said.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008

Maddon: This is just the beginning

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

It won't take the Rays long to get over their World Series loss to the Phillies. They know they accomplished something very special this season.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008

Rays' hopes riding on ice-cold bats of Pena, Longoria

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Tampa Bay's Carlos Pena and Evan Longoria have gone cold at the worst time imaginable.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2008

Being on the ropes brings out the best in Boston

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Red Sox crushed the Indians' hopes and dreams last October. They'll try to do the same to the young Tampa Bay Rays.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2008

Red Sox pull off a magical comeback victory

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Left for dead, the Red Sox rallied for eight runs in the final three innings in Game 5 to stun Tampa Bay and extend their season for at least one more game.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008

In familiar spot, Red Sox turn to Matsuzaka to lead the way

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

For the third time in the last five years, the Red Sox are faced with a do-or-die situation in the ALCS. Up on the hill for the Sox in Thursday's Game 5 against the Rays, will be Daisuke Matsuzaka.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2008

Young Rays flourishing on October stage

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Brimming with talent, the Rays are making it clear that they belong on the stage that is October.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008

Rays win a time-consuming, tension-filled affair to even series

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

In the latest "pinch us" moment from a feel-good season, the Rays pulled even in the ALCS with a 9-8, 11-inning victory over the Red Sox.

Story | Conversation | October 11, 2008

No sweat … Matsuzaka delivers masterful effort for Red Sox

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Daisuke Matsuzaka flirted with a no-hitter into the seventh inning and came away with a masterful performance in the Red Sox's victory in Game 1 over the Rays.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2008

Red Sox just fine with 'Jason Being Jason'

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Jason Bay quietly goes about his business as Boston's left fielder, and both he and the Red Sox are just fine with that approach.

Story | Conversation | October 08, 2008

Some new faces help Red Sox finish off Angels at home

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

No matter what obstacles arise, the Red Sox believe that plastic wrap will adorn the locker stalls come October.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2008

Angels overcome flaws to keep ALDS going

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Angels still haven't brought their A-game to the ALDS, but they got a win in Game 3 to keep the series with Boston going at least another night.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2008

Punch your ticket with a top-notch 1-2-3 rotation

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Teams with the deepest, most balanced rotations stand the best chance of making an October run. We rank each team based on its 1-2-3 starters.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2008