Sources: Rangers to acquire Lowell

The Boston Red Sox have reached a preliminary agreement to trade third baseman Mike Lowell to the Texas Rangers for catcher Max Ramirez, according to a report on FoxSports.

Sox third baseman says he feels great

Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell says he has been unaffected by trade rumors.

Hoyer sure has opportunity in San Diego

Recently hired Padres general manager Jed Hoyer is now the leading man in San Diego after spending the last several years in the background in Boston.

Friday, September 25

Streaking into Fall There's a nice assortment of competitions on today's board including soccer, golf, CFL, MLB, WNBA, and college football. Our Tiger proposition is for the last 9 holes today. On...

...Red Sox slugger David Ortiz pose for a photo before the start of his 2nd Annual Celebrity Golf Classic in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009. Ortiz invited some of his MLB colleagues...

Philadelphia Phillies' pitcher Pedro Martinez chats with children attending the 2nd Annual David Ortiz Celebrity Golf Classic in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009. Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz invited...

...Red Sox slugger David Ortiz, left, signs an autograph to a fan during his 2nd Annual Celebrity Golf Classic in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009. Ortiz invited some of his MLB colleagues...

Teams, fans salute Ali with clips, cheers

Anytime Muhammad Ali is on the undercard, it must be a big fight. Ali received a warm welcome when he was honored before the New York Yankees hosted the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night.

Braves happy not to face Smoltz

John Smoltz's former Braves teammates are glad -- for Smoltz and themselves -- that they won't have to face him in his Red Sox debut.

Sunday, Apr. 26

...No European soccer, but plenty of baseball, basketball, and hockey. We've also got a final-round golf matchup, plus a driver vs. driver listing for Talladega. The Phillies visit the Marlins in a game...

Fidrych, 54, dies in apparent accident

Former All-Star pitcher Mark "The Bird" Fidrych has been found dead in an apparent accident at his farm in Northborough, Massachusetts. He was 54.

Kennedy throws out first pitch

Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy threw out the first pitch at Fenway Park.

Pedroia, Beckett lift Red Sox past Rays in ALCS rematch

AL MVP Dustin Pedroia homered on the second pitch he saw this season and Josh Beckett struck out 10 in seven innings of two-hit ball to lead the Red Sox to a 5-3 victory over the Rays in a makeup of their rained-out opener.

Spring Training Blog: March 30

CHAVEZ SAYS HE'S READY (9:34 p.m. ET) Eric Chavez says he's ready for Opening Day. Chavez, who is rehabbing from shoulder surgery, started and playe...

Clubhouse a quiet place without Smoltz

The Braves are finding it hard to get used to a clubhouse without John Smoltz in it.