Red Sox links (44 articles) Mon. Jul. 19

Good Morning, it is Monday July 19th, 2010 and here are some of the Red Sox links from Boston media outlets within last 24 hours.

Total of 44 articles published in that span was collected here.

Red Sox slip out of town – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham

For a month now, Red Sox manager Terry Francona has had little choice but to fill the many holes in his lineup with players better suited for coming off the bench, that is if they belong in the majors at all. 5 am, Mon Jul 19

Beckett return to begin with Friday start – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham

On Friday, and for the first time since May 18, Josh Beckett will start a game for the Red Sox. 5 am, Mon Jul 19

Bowden back up with a new role to play – Boston Globe, Robert Mays

Michael Bowden welcomed that churning in his gut. He embraced the fluttering of nerves he felt as Nelson Cruz stepped into the batter’s box yesterday. 5 am, Mon Jul 19

Recap: Rangers 4, Red Sox 2 – Boston Herald, John Tomase

2 am, Mon Jul 19

Well runs dry – Boston Herald, John Tomase

Is the lack of all of those regulars finally catching up with the Red Sox offense? Yesterday, the Red Sox… 2 am, Mon Jul 19

Rangers saddle Jon Lester with loss – Boston Herald, Steve Buckley

Mark it down as yet another example of the unpredictability of baseball. After emerging with a come-from-behind… 2 am, Mon Jul 19

Ex-starter Michael Bowden returns in relief role – Boston Herald, John Tomase

The Red Sox struck gold going the homegrown route to fill their bullpen before, and the ballclub hopes its about… 2 am, Mon Jul 19

Fenway hosts 600th consecutive sellout – MLB.com,

With a sellout Sunday against the Rangers, the Red Sox reached 600 consecutive regular-season sellouts at Fenway Park, extending the team’s record for most consecutive sellouts in baseball history. 9 pm, Sun Jul 18

Over? Did you say over? – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

As I write this post, there are 11 trucks on the field at Fenway Park preparing to lay down turf over the infield for Wednesday’s soccer game. From the moment the players left the field today, a crew started taking… 9 pm, Sun Jul 18

Josh Beckett on track to return Friday against Seattle Mariners – ESPN Boston, Gordon Edes

Barring any unforeseen setbacks, Josh Beckett is scheduled to return to the Red Sox rotation Friday at Seattle. 9 pm, Sun Jul 18

Beckett slated to start Friday in Seattle – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

BOSTON — Barring any unforeseen setbacks in the side session he plans to throw Tuesday, Josh Beckett is scheduled to return to the Sox rotation on Friday in Seattle, according to manager Terry Francona. Beckett has been out since May 18, when he sli 8 pm, Sun Jul 18

Martinez: Mitt ‘tight’ on injured thumb – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

BOSTON — Here’s Red Sox catcher Victor Martinez talking about playing catch while wearing a mitt for the first time since he fractured his left thumb in San Francisco on June 27:nn”It was tight. Obviously, I was playing catch very carefully and 8 pm, Sun Jul 18

Wilson Ks career-high 10 as Texas tops Boston 4-2 – Boston Globe, Howard Ulman (AP)

C.J. Wilson struck out a career-high 10 and the Texas Rangers capitalized on Boston’s throwing problems to beat the Red Sox 4-2 on Sunday. 7 pm, Sun Jul 18

Beckett eyeing Friday for his return – WEEI blog Rob Bradford

Josh Beckett just has one more test to pass before returning to the Red Sox’ rotation – an extended side session Tuesday.nIf Beckett comes through Tuesday’s session in good shape, the plan is to have the righty pitch Friday in Seattle against t 7 pm, Sun Jul 18

Martinez plays catch for first time since injury – WEEI blog Rob Bradford

Victor Martinez took another step in the right direction, Sunday, when he played catch for the first time since going on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured left thumb May 29.nWhile it was just a very light game of toss, just the fact the catch 7 pm, Sun Jul 18

Bard’s diary: Cape League memories – ESPN Boston blog, Daniel Bard

Red Sox reliever Daniel Bard has been keeping a diary for ESPNBoston.com all season. In this entry, he talks about why he doesn’t want any trades in the bullpen, why he’s not afraid of what Terry Francona thinks of him, and whether the Sox can catch 7 pm, Sun Jul 18

Cash on play at the plate: ‘I thought he was out’ – WEEI blog Rob Bradford

At the time, it was nothing more than the fourth run for the Rangers, giving the visitors a three-run lead in the eighth inning.nBut at the end of the day, the decision by home plate umpire Gary Darling to call Elvis Andrus safe at home when the repl 7 pm, Sun Jul 18

Beckett nears return, Martinez doesn’t – Boston Herald Blog

If all goes as planned during an extended side session on Tuesday, right-hander Josh Beckett will make his long-awaited return to the rotation on Friday against the Mariners.nBeckett hasn’t pitched since hurting his back on a wet mound against the 7 pm, Sun Jul 18

Unable to back Lester, Sox fall to Rangers – MLB.com, Quinn Roberts

Timely hitting by the Rangers and a lack of run support led to Jon Lester losing for only the second time this year at home, as the Red Sox fell, 4-2, on Sunday in front of 37,431 at Fenway Park. 6 pm, Sun Jul 18

Beckett looking at Friday return – ESPN Boston blog, ESPNBoston.com

Help is on the way for the beleaguered Red Sox.nnTerry Francona said after Sunday’s loss to the Rangers that Josh Beckett, who has been sidelined with back issues, will pitch Friday at Seattle.nnFrancona said on Saturday that Clay Buchholz, who went 6 pm, Sun Jul 18

Martinez plays catch for first time – WEEI Rob Bradford

Victor Martinez took another step in the right direction, Sunday, playing catch for the first time since going on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured left thumb May 29.n nWhile it was just a very light game of toss, just the fact the catcher wa 6 pm, Sun Jul 18

Beckett to return on Friday in Seattle – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Two quick updates for you: * Josh Beckett will pitch Friday in Seattle with Jon Lester and Daisuke Matsuzaka getting pushed back a day. It seems like Tim Wakefield’s final start (for now) will be Tuesday. * Victor Martinez played… 6 pm, Sun Jul 18

Michael Bowden joins Boston Red Sox bullpen; more moves ahead – ESPN Boston, Gordon Edes

Reliever Michael Bowden was recalled Sunday by the Red Sox, who face more roster moves in the coming days. 5 pm, Sun Jul 18

Red Sox reach 600th consecutive sellout – WEEI blog Rob Bradford

Here is the team’s press release:nWith a sellout in this afternoon’s game against the Texas Rangers, the fans of Red Sox Nation have reached 600 consecutive regular season sellout games at Fenway Park extending their record of most consecutiv 5 pm, Sun Jul 18

Closing Time: Rangers 4, Red Sox 2 – WEEI blog Mike Petraglia

The Red Sox faced another tough lefty starter but this time they had no ninth-inning magic. C.J. Wilson fanned a career-best 10 batters and the Rangers scratched out eight hits and three runs off Jon Lester as the Rangers beat the Red Sox, 4-2, at Fe 5 pm, Sun Jul 18

Bowden recalled, to pitch out of bullpen – MLB.com,

Before Sunday’s game against the Rangers, manager Terry Francona added another arm to the Red Sox’s bullpen, bringing up reliever Michael Bowden. 3 pm, Sun Jul 18

Terry Francona – WEEI Red Sox Audio

Dave O’Brien spoke with the Sox manager before today’s game.[0:01:46] … but so is your bullpen to gulf war no hit innings. In Manny Delcarmen first trip back go onto the hill after the deal he was announcement was tougher for Manny than people 3 pm, Sun Jul 18

Jimmy Fund, Inside Pitch – WEEI Red Sox Audio

Joe Castiglione spoke with organizers of the Jimmy Fund exhibit at The Sports Museum before today’s game.[0:00:00] … So always need director of publications and Jimmy Fund his story and that. This is really something heavy exhibit here at the spo 3 pm, Sun Jul 18

Mike Petraglia, Clubhouse Insider – WEEI Red Sox Audio

John Ryder spoke with Mike from weei.com before today’s game.[0:01:01] … feel pretty good about themselves possibly earning a split the series — Jon Lester on the mound today. … [0:01:06] … Well and and certainly Jon Lester has been the most 3 pm, Sun Jul 18

Beckett’s return date remains undecided – MLB.com,

A day after his second rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket, right-hander Josh Beckett is “feeling fine,” Red Sox manager Terry Francona said Sunday. 3 pm, Sun Jul 18

Bowden on his promotion – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

BOSTON — Michael Bowden spoke about his promotion to the Red Sox bullpen before today’s game:nnQ: How has it been for you making the transition from starting pitching to relief?nn“It’s actually been a very, very smooth transition becoming 3 pm, Sun Jul 18

Oosthuizen runs away with British Open – WEEI Rob Bradford

Louis Oosthuizen dominated in winning his first major championship, claiming the British Open by seven strokes. The South African was able to cruise into the home stretch after his closest challenger, Paul Casey triple-bogeyed the 12th hole at St. An 3 pm, Sun Jul 18

Red Sox-Rangers game updates – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Top of the 5th: Rangers 2, Red Sox 1 Daniel Nava misplaces a line drive off the bat of Julio Borbon, and it ends with Borbon standing on second base. Nava moved forward after the ball left the bat,… 3 pm, Sun Jul 18

Glove fits for Martinez – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

BOSTON — Before the game, Red Sox catcher Victor Martinez played catch with trainer Mike Reinold in front of the Sox dugout, wearing a catcher’s mitt over his fractured left thumb. That’s a very encouraging sign, since manager Terry Francona has sai 2 pm, Sun Jul 18

Bowden joins bullpen; other moves looming – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

BOSTON — The three-catcher alignment lasted for one game. Reliever Michael Bowden was recalled from Pawtucket before Sunday’s game against the Rangers and catcher Gustavo Molina was designated for assignment.nnBowden would have been here Saturd 2 pm, Sun Jul 18

Bowden to the rescue? – Boston Herald Blog

There’s no question the Red Sox bullpen — ranked next to last in the American League with a 4.57 ERA — needs help. And there’s no question going the homegrown route has paid off in the past (Jonathan Papelbon, Manny Delcarmen, 1 pm, Sun Jul 18

Today’s lineup – ESPN Boston blog, ESPNBoston.com

The Red Sox face Texas today at Fenway in the series finale against the Rangers. ESPNBoston’s Gordon Edes notes that Rangers starter C.J. Wilson, a lefthander, is holding lefty hitters to an .096 average, hence no J.D. Drew in today’s lineup.nnOne ro 1 pm, Sun Jul 18

Brown gets first career start – WEEI blog Mike Petraglia

Dustin Brown makes his first career start Sunday as he will catch Jon Lester in Sunday’s four-game series finale with the Texas Rangers. Mike Cameron also bats sixth and plays center field for the Red Sox. Brown was called up on Saturday and ca 1 pm, Sun Jul 18

Francona to meet with Beckett; Hermida close to returning from DL – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

A quick turnaround and a late-night flight for Josh Beckett prevented Terry Francona from speaking with his pitcher as of this morning. But Francona expects to meet with Beckett, Theo Epstein, and pitching coach John Farrell at some point before… 1 pm, Sun Jul 18

Bowden looking to pen new start – WEEI blog Mike Petraglia

This time promises to be different for Michael Bowden. Just his role alone assures that.nRed Sox manager Terry Francona said Sunday that Bowden has been called up and will be ready for action out of the bullpen starting today. To make room, the Red S 1 pm, Sun Jul 18

Red Sox coverage in today’s Globe – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Good morning from Fenway Park. Here are a bunch of baseball stories to enjoy with your breakfast … Kevin Youkilis was the hero as the Sox rallied to beat the Rangers. John Lackey and three relievers shut the Rangers down… 11 am, Sun Jul 18

The one pitch Lee could have back – WEEI blog Mike Petraglia

From the second inning to the first batter of the ninth, Cliff Lee looked like the best pitcher in baseball.nAfter all, when you throw 105 pitches and roughly 95 percent of them are fastballs to major league hitters, you must be pretty good.nAs matte 11 am, Sun Jul 18

Game 92: Rangers at Red Sox – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

As the Sox look to salvage a split, here are the lineups: RED SOX (52-39) Scutaro SS McDonald RF Ortiz DH Youkilis 1B Beltre 3B Cameron CF Hall 2B Nava LF Brown C Pitching: LHP Jon Lester (11-3, 2.78) RANGERS… 11 am, Sun Jul 18

Bowden called up – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Michael Bowden is here. No word yet on a corresponding move…. 11 am, Sun Jul 18