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NEW YORK -- One night later, it went unnoticed that Jacoby Ellsbury was absent for a second straight game. While Mike Napoli's third-inning grand slam was the night's master stroke, Boston's patchwork outfield of two supposed retreads and a rookie...

Mike Napoli hit a grand slam right after a mound conference, Felix Doubront stifled the Yankees once again and the Boston Red Sox sent New York to its sixth loss in seven games, 11-1 Saturday night.

The cream of the 2013 free-agent crop was obvious and expensive. Teams entered the offseason flush with cash and spent prodigiously. Outfielder Josh Hamilton was the best position player, while B.J. Upton and Michael Bourn followed not far behind...

Blog | May 10, 2013

The past two times the Sox sported MLB's best April record? 2004 and 2007.

Mike Sheets looks at fantasy-worthy options who are set to become free agents following the 2013 season, such as Mike Napoli and Dan Haren.

Josh Hamilton doesn't get real reason fans booed him.

Ben Lindbergh of Baseball Prospectus looks at 10 available free agents who could be huge bargains.

Story | Conversation | January 11, 2013

The Washington Nationals are ready to reap the benefits of a full season of Stephen Strasburg as World Series favorites, writes Jeff Sullivan of FanGraphs.

Story | Conversation | December 27, 2012

Like a good skipper, Ron Washington embraces blame for Rangers' collapse.

OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Texas Rangers will face the Oakland A's for the final three games of the regular season. And there's still plenty on the line. Here are some things to watch for this week: * Playoffs. Yes, the Rangers are going to the postse...

ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Texas Rangers took an early lead and held on as the A's tried to rally, winning 9-7 in front of 43,796 on Thursday afternoon at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Some quick thoughts: What it means: The Rangers reduce the magic...

Every fantasy baseball owner who fails to win his or her league can point to a player or two they feel doomed their chances. We've all done it. What's interesting is the disparity of those players. To some owners, choosing Matt Kemp third o...

Blog | September 13, 2012

Eric Karabell discusses the players who disappointed fantasy owners the most in 2012, including Ricky Romero and Justin Upton, and then lays out his 2013 expectation for each of them.

Blog | Conversation | September 13, 2012

NEW YORK -- Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington will start backup catcher Luis Martinez on Tuesday night against the New York Yankees. Geovany Soto will get the "bulk" of the catching duties with Mike Napoli current on the disabled list, Washing...

ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Texas Rangers combined a solid pitching performance with an offensive resurrection to secure a dominating 9-1 win Monday over the Boston Red Sox in the first game of this three-game series. Every Rangers batter reached base an...

Detroit's Justin Verlander will startfor the American League in Tuesday night's All-Star Game against San Francisco's Matt Cain.