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The owners of the Boston Red Sox were preoccupied with sagging TV ratings and hired marketing consultants who urged the team to place a greater emphasis on "good-looking stars," according to an excerpt from a book co-authored by Terry Francona.

Paul Swydan of FanGraphs says the Washington Nationals' difficult remaining schedule just got even tougher without Stephen Strasburg.

Story | Conversation | September 10, 2012

CHICAGO -- Discouraged by a run of injuries that with Josh Beckett now means the Red Sox have placed 18 players on the disabled list? Bobby Valentine gave it his best, "What, me worry?" response. "I'm too busy trying to work out a plan to put ...

The Boston Red Sox have put ace Josh Beckett on the 15-day disabled list because of inflammation in his right shoulder.

Boston Red Sox right-hander Josh Beckett has been scratched from his next scheduled start due to inflammation in his right shoulder.

Boston Red Sox right-hander Josh Beckett silenced critics with seven shutout innings Tuesday, fanning nine Seattle Mariners for his third win. Beckett allowed four singles and while the Mariners aren't a proficient offense, it is a reminder that...

Blog | May 16, 2012

Eric Karabell discusses the most fantasy-relevant tidbits from Tuesday's games, including Josh Beckett strong bounce-back outing against the Mariners.

Blog | Conversation | May 16, 2012

Josh Beckett hasn't just driven a wedge between himself and Red Sox Nation; he's driven a wedge between himself and any sense of a trade market. Boston is in a tough position -- the city and the team management.

Blog | Conversation | May 11, 2012

Buster Olney writes that Bobby Valentine's first move with the Red Sox should be to individually visit his players this winter and clear the air of any preconceived notions. After the September collapse and subsequent media barrage, a fresh start is key.

Blog | Conversation | November 30, 2011

Texas Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux won't be the Boston Red Sox manager.

As was expected, the Boston Red Sox named Ben Cherington to replace Theo Epstein as the team's 11th general manager.

Ben Cherington will have plenty to do if, as expected, he follows Theo Epstein as the general manager of the Boston Red Sox.

Pitching coach Curt Young is following manager Terry Francona out of Boston, agreeing to return to the Oakland A's, according to MLB.com.

WHDH-TV in Boston cited Red Sox employees as saying that Jon Lester, Josh Beckett and John Lackey drank beer in the dugout during games.

If he's after the tough questions with no easy answers, Theo Epstein has come to the right place: Wrigley Field. Remember, Cubs fans: Rome wasn't built in a day.

The Boston Red Sox had a host of problems last season, among them the fact that a trio of star pitchers partied in the clubhouse while their teammates blew a big September lead, the Boston Globe reported on Tuesday.