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Tigers third-base coach Gene Lamont was the fifth, and most likely the last, candidate interviewed for the vacant managerial job with the Red Sox.

Theo Epstein says he has spoken to Terry Francona about managing the Cubs.

The Boston Red Sox are looking for a strong voice in a clubhouse that disintegrated in September amid reports of players drinking beer and eating fried chicken during games.

David Ortiz would prefer to remain with the Boston Red Sox.

Page 2 counts down the 20 most thankless jobs in sports.

Boston Red Sox right-fielder J.D. Drew left Sunday's 4-2 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second inning after hurting himself during batting practice.

Boston has yet to win a game, and Texas hasn't lost. Neither has Cincy. Buster takes a quick look at these situations plus everything in between.

Blog | Conversation | April 07, 2011

Red Sox manager Terry Francona and former NL MVP Dick Groat are among seven former players and coaches elected to the College Baseball Hall of Fame.

The Boston Red Sox enter spring training as the favorites in the AL East. How Boston manages those lofty expectations along with their new roster additions will ultimately tell the tale of their season. Plus, first impressions from camps league wide.

Blog | Conversation | February 20, 2011

BRADENTON, Fla. -- It's become a game of sorts in recent days, trying to coax Red Sox manager Terry Francona into announcing his choice to pitch the April 4 opener in Fenway Park against the New York Yankees. To date, Francona has...

Mike Lowell maintains his grace, sense of humor despite uncertain future.

FORT MYERS, Fla. --At least that's the way this lineup looks for Saturday's visit here by the Pittsburgh Pirates, as Terry Francona rolls out a lineup that could well resemble Boston's everyday crew in 2010. To wit: 1. Jacoby Ellsbury, lf 2. ...

Kelly to focus on pitching; little other news at Day 1 of meetings

It's hard enough to admit when it might be time to walk away, but when a pennant race is a factor, the decision may no longer be your own. John Smoltz might be facing that reality, writes Buster Olney. Plus a tribute to a sportswriting legend.

Blog | Conversation | August 07, 2009

Around the Grapefruit League.

Pirates 3, Red Sox 2