Red Sox links (57 articles) Wed. Jul. 21

Good Morning, it is Wednesday July 21st, 2010 and here are some of the Red Sox links from Boston media outlets within last 24 hours.

Total of 57 articles published in that span was collected here.

Lowrie might get activated – Boston Globe, Amalie Benjamin

Jed Lowrie, largely missing from the Red Sox roster since 2008, arrived in the clubhouse at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum around 4:30 p.m. yesterday, and received warm greetings from his teammates. With his mononucleosis under control and his left 6 am, Wed Jul 21

Excitement is starting to develop – Boston Globe, Nick Cafardo

This afternoon, on what should be a bright, sunny day at the Oakland-Alameda Coliseum in the series finale against the A’s, the Red Sox will begin to trot out their starting rotation as they originally intended. 6 am, Wed Jul 21

Red Sox ejected, dejected – Boston Globe, Amalie Benjamin

None of the screaming made a difference in the end. None of the expletives and anger changed the outcome of the game, though it certainly livened up a 3-hour-30-minute game that made it all the way to the 10th inning. That is where the game stood whe 6 am, Wed Jul 21

Athletics beat Red Sox 5-4 in 10 innings – Boston Globe, Josh Dubow (AP)

After an early flurry of runs, the Oakland Athletics and Boston Red Sox struggled to generate any offense until Kevin Kouzmanoff finally came through. 6 am, Wed Jul 21

Buchholz, Lowrie set to return to Sox – WEEI Alex Speier

The Red Sox plan to activate both starter Clay Buchholz and infielder Jed Lowrie from the disabled list on Wednesday. In order to clear spots on the major league roster for the pair, the team intends to designate first baseman Ryan Shealy for assignm 6 am, Wed Jul 21

About last night: Athletics 5, Red Sox 4 – Boston Herald Blog

OAKLAND, Calif. — Very, very fast turnaround for today’s 12:35 p.m. PST series finale, but chances are, last night’s game ended after your head hit the pillow. So, here’s our quick wrap-up from the Red Sox’ deflating, 10 5 am, Wed Jul 21

Pitching coach Farrell tossed for arguing – MLB.com,

Red Sox pitching coach John Farrell was ejected in the 10th inning of Tuesday’s 5-4 loss to the A’s after arguing a check-swing call with plate umpire Bob Davidson. 5 am, Wed Jul 21

Checks and balances doom Red Sox – Boston Herald, Mike Silverman

OAKLAND, Calif. – Technically, Kevin Kouzmanoff’s RBI single off of Michael Bowden in the 10th inning gave… 4 am, Wed Jul 21

Michael Bowden flunks first big test – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber

OAKLAND, Calif. — Before the Red Sox rush to trade for Toronto’s Scott Downs, Florida’s Leo Nunez or… 4 am, Wed Jul 21

Wakefield done in by one bad inning – ESPN Boston blog, Joe McDonald

OAKLAND, Calif. — Unless another pitcher in the Red Sox’s starting rotation suffers an injury, it’s likely Tim Wakefield will be relegated to the bullpen for the remainder of the season. nThe veteran knuckleballer made his 16th start of th 4 am, Wed Jul 21

Jed Lowrie set to return from mono – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber

OAKLAND, Calif. – It wasn’t like infielder Jed Lowrie showed up in Lowell two weeks ago and all of a sudden,… 3 am, Wed Jul 21

Opportunities pass Tim Wakefield by again – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman

OAKLAND, Calif. – The clock keeps running out on Tim Wakefield. One rough inning sandwiched between five… 3 am, Wed Jul 21

Recap: Sox loss extra painful – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber

THE BIG PICTURE OAKLAND, Calif. – Talk about a missed opportunity. With a chance to win their second straight… 3 am, Wed Jul 21

Bowden allows game-winning hit – Boston Herald Blog

OAKLAND, Calif. — Before the Red Sox rush to trade for Toronto’s Scott Downs, Florida’s Leo Nunez or any other reliever who may be available before the July 31 deadline, they’d like to see if Michael Bowden can handle high-stress, game-on 3 am, Wed Jul 21

Sox blow four-run lead in walkoff loss – WEEI Alex Speier

The Red Sox appeared in excellent position to make up some ground in the playoff race. Armed with a 4-0 lead after two innings, on a night when both the Yankees and Rays had lost, the Sox were poised to improve their standing relative to both the div 2 am, Wed Jul 21

Red Sox dropped in 10th inning by A’s – MLB.com, Alex Espinoza

Michael Bowden gave up a game-winning RBI single to Kevin Kouzmanoff in the bottom of the 10th on Tuesday, sending the Red Sox to a 5-4 loss. 2 am, Wed Jul 21

Slider now big piece of Bowden’s repertoire – MLB.com,

As he ascended toward the big leagues last season, Red Sox reliever Michael Bowden added a slider, and it’s starting to work wonders. 12 am, Wed Jul 21

Awaiting activation, Lowrie rejoins Red Sox – MLB.com,

At long last, Jed Lowrie joined the Red Sox on Tuesday, after a successful 10-game Minor League stint with Class A Lowell and Triple-A Pawtucket. 12 am, Wed Jul 21

Here’s the pitch: Fenway set for soccer – MLB.com, Quinn Roberts

Soccer balls were kicked all around the home of the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday as Celtic F.C. of Glasgow and Sporting C.P. of Lisbon prepared for Wednesday’s first “Football at Fenway” with club walkthroughs. 12 am, Wed Jul 21

Boston rotation close to full strength – MLB.com,

The way it looks now, the Boston rotation will be at full strength by week’s end with the returns of Clay Buchholz and Josh Beckett. 12 am, Wed Jul 21

Lowrie ready for action – ESPN Boston blog, Joe McDonald

OAKLAND, Calif. –- Help has arrived for the Boston Red Sox. nUtility infielder Jed Lowrie has rejoined the club and will likely be activated Wednesday. He’s missed the entire season after contracting mono during spring training. He now has 11 pm, Tue Jul 20

Martinez takes BP, inching closer to return – ESPN Boston blog, Joe McDonald

OAKLAND, Calif. –- Red Sox catcher Victor Martinez was able to take batting practice this afternoon and said he felt good afterward. nHis fractured left thumb is healing and there’s a possibility he could be activated when the club closes 11 pm, Tue Jul 20

Beckett preps for Friday return – ESPN Boston blog, Joe McDonald

OAKLAND, Calif. –- In preparation for his first start since going on the disabled list with a lower-back strain on May 19, Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett tossed a bullpen session Tuesday afternoon at Oakland-Alameda Coliseum. nThe right-hander (1 11 pm, Tue Jul 20

Ortiz, Dice-K pitching in for charity – Boston Herald Blog

OAKLAND, Calif. — Two notes about the charitable work of David Ortiz and Daisuke Matsuzaka:n–Ortiz will auction off the bat, cleats and batting gloves he used to win the All-Star Home Run Derby last week, with all proceeds going to benefi 11 pm, Tue Jul 20

Thumbs up for V-Mart; Beckett progressing – Boston Herald Blog

OAKLAND, Calif. — Less than a week ago, Victor Martinez was unable to squeeze his broken left thumb into a catcher’s mitt or swing a bat right-handed.nToday, he did both.nMartinez, a switch-hitter, separated his hands on the bat while swingin 11 pm, Tue Jul 20

Buchholz returns to rotation Wednesday – ESPN Boston blog, Joe McDonald

OAKLAND, Calif. –- The Red Sox will get two major cogs back in their starting rotation this week when right-handers Clay Buchholz and Josh Beckett return from the disabled list. nBuchholz, who has been on the DL since suffering a left hamstring 11 pm, Tue Jul 20

Red Sox-A’s game updates from Oakland-Alameda Coliseum – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Bottom 2nd: Red Sox 4, A’s 0 A double-play grounder by Gabe Gross eliminated the only baserunner (Mark Ellis)against Wake in the second inning. Top 2nd: Red Sox 4, A’s 0 Sloppy defense by the A’s cost them dearly. After… 11 pm, Tue Jul 20

Tonight’s lineup: Red Sox at A’s – ESPN Boston blog, ESPNBoston.com

Tonight’s lineup for Game 2 at Oakland:nnMarco Scutaro, SSnDarnell McDonald, LFnDavid Ortiz, DHnKevin Youkilis, 1BnAdrian Beltre, 3BnJ.D. Drew, RFnMike Cameron, CFnBill Hall, 2BnKevin Cash, CnnP — Tim Wakefield 8 pm, Tue Jul 20

Lowrie might be activated tomorrow – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Jed Lowrie was expected in the Sox clubhouse here at Oakland-Alameda Coliseum shortly. While he will not be activated in time for tonight’s game, according to manager Terry Francona, he’s expected to take a roster spot tomorrow or in time… 8 pm, Tue Jul 20

Post All-Star blues – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

BOSTON — I think someone mentioned it in a tweet, wondering why the Red Sox never won right after the All-Star break. I’d never noticed a pattern, but decided to check.nnSure enough, the Sox have not won the first series after the All-Star brea 7 pm, Tue Jul 20

Molina returns to Pawtucket – WEEI blog DJ Bean

Catcher Gustavo Molina, who was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Sunday, has cleared waivers and will return to Triple A Pawtucket with the PawSox in the midst of a four-game series with the Toledo Mud Hens.nMolina, 28, went 1-for-7 in the 7 pm, Tue Jul 20

Molina assigned to Pawtucket – WEEI Alex Speier

Red Sox catcher Gustavo Molina, who was designated for assignment on Sunday, cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Pawtucket. Molina appeared in four games (all Sox losses), going 1-for-7. He was designated in order to clear a major league r 7 pm, Tue Jul 20

Wakefield goes for Sox record on Tuesday – WEEI Alex Speier

Red Sox starter Tim Wakefield, at 43 years, 352 days, would become the oldest pitcher in franchise history to win a game should he claim a victory in Oakland on Tuesday night. The knuckleballer would surpass the record established by Dennis Eckersley 7 pm, Tue Jul 20

Sox to activate Lowrie on Wednesday – ESPN Boston blog, Joe McDonald

The Red Sox will activate infielder Jed Lowrie tomorrow, according to a team source. Lowrie is currently in Oakland with the Red Sox. It’s not known what the corresponding roster move will be at this time. nLowrie has been dealing with a bout of 7 pm, Tue Jul 20

The Red Sox’ injury survival guide – WEEI blog Alex Speier

The Red Sox offense has been anemic in the second half. In five games, the Sox have managed two runs on three separate occasions, three runs once and four runs once. What had been the most prolific offense in the majors in the first half has sputtere 7 pm, Tue Jul 20

Dice-K is dealing for charity – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

This release from the Red Sox: Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka and his wife, Tomoyo, announced major new charitable initiatives today that will benefit the Red Sox Foundation, the official team charity of the Boston Red Sox. These initiatives inclu 7 pm, Tue Jul 20

Lowrie to be activated this week by Sox – WEEI Alex Speier

Red Sox infielder Jed Lowrie, who has missed the entire season to date while recovering from mononucleosis, will join the major league club in Oakland after a rehab assignment with Single-A Lowell and Triple-A Pawtucket, according to reports out of O 7 pm, Tue Jul 20

Lowrie returns, plus lineups – Boston Herald Blog

OAKLAND, Calif. — Utility infielder Jed Lowrie, sidelined since spring training with mononucleosis, will rejoin the Red Sox and is slated to be activated within the next few days.nLowrie went 11-for-30 with one home run and nine RBI in 10 minor 7 pm, Tue Jul 20

Game 94: Red Sox at Athletics – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Here are the lineups: RED SOX (53-40) TBA Pitching: RHP Tim Wakefield (3-8, 5.65) ATHLETICS (46-47) TBA Pitching: LHP Dallas Braden (4-7, 3.83) Game time: 10:05 p.m. TV/Radio: NESN/WEEI State of the Sox: Well, they have won two of their… 7 pm, Tue Jul 20

Pregame news from Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Update: Just told Jed Lowrie is due here in Oakland. Interesting to see what the corresponding move might be. The Sox passed on bringing back Nick Green feeling Lowrie was about ready to go. Victor Martinez just did some catching… 7 pm, Tue Jul 20

New podcast: Changes and adjustments – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Chris Gasper and Chad Finn discuss potential Red Sox targets at the trade deadline, Michael Bowden and the bullpen situation, and John Lackey’s disappointing first half. 5 pm, Tue Jul 20

Molina clears waivers – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

The news you’ve all been waiting for: Gustavo Molina cleared waivers today and was outrighted to Pawtucket. Meanwhile, here is the rotation moving forward: Tonight: Wakefield Wednesday: Buchholz Thursday: Lackey Friday: Beckett Saturday: Lester Sunda 5 pm, Tue Jul 20

For Sox pitcher, sushi is a hit – Boston Globe, Lisa Zwirn

Hideki Okajima, out of uniform, looks on intently as chef Youji Iwakura demonstrates how to spread sushi rice on a sheet of nori, the paper-thin dried seaweed, then sprinkle it with toasted sesame seeds, flip it over, add crab stick, julienned cucumb 4 pm, Tue Jul 20

Mr. Selig, our readers have some advice – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

On Monday, we asked the readers of Extra Bases what change they would implement were they named commissioner of baseball for one day. There was a terrific response and I encourage you to read through the comments on that post…. 4 pm, Tue Jul 20

Gammons: Rockies rejected offer of Lowrie for Iannetta – WEEI blog DJ Bean

According to a tweet from Peter Gammons, the Rockies are not actively looking to move catcher Chris Iannetta. In fact, tweets Gammons, they rejected a proposed swap from the Red Sox of infielder Jed Lowrie for the catcher.nOne reason as to why the Ro 4 pm, Tue Jul 20

What’s new at Fenway Park – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

If you’re headed for Fenway Park later this season — especially with kids — here is some information you may find helpful (via the Red Sox): Wally’s World at Fenway Park: Is a new area for kids that will operate from… 2 pm, Tue Jul 20

Let’s make a deal time for Ranaudo after leaving Cape Cod League – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Anthony Ranaudo has left the Cape Cod League after making five starts — and a strong case for the Red Sox to sign him. The 6-foot-7 righthander from LSU fell into the supplemental first round of the June draft, where… 2 pm, Tue Jul 20

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

Daisuke Matsuzaka was “tremendous” as the Sox edged the Athletics 2-1. Nick Cafardo takes a look at what the trade deadline could hold for the Sox. The notebook has the Sox getting little production from their catchers. There are also… 1 pm, Tue Jul 20

Red Sox shocker: Daisuke Matsuzaka hurls gem – Boston Herald, Steve Buckley

Even as the Red Sox were in the middle innings of Sunday’s action-lacked 4-2 loss to the Texas Rangers at… 1 pm, Tue Jul 20

Ortiz auctioning Derby gear for charity – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

David Ortiz is auctioning off he gear he used to win the Home Run Derby this season — his bat, spikes, cleats and batting gloves — to benefit sick children. This from a press release: “Winning the 2010 Home Run… 1 pm, Tue Jul 20

Red Sox vs. A’s matchups, 7/20 – WEEI blog Matt West

Monday night’s 2-1 win at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum certainly can qualify as one of the biggest wins of the season for the Sox, considering the importance of this 10-game West Coast road trip. With the Sox knowing they cannot afford to lo 11 am, Tue Jul 20

Boxscore Breakdown: Late Monday Road Win! – WEEI blog Gary Marbry

The Red Sox began their critical, 10 game, road trip on the right foot last night in Oakland. Here are a few things I noticed from the boxscore:n——————————————— 11 am, Tue Jul 20

Jonathan Papelbon showing saving grace – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber

OAKLAND, Calif. – It took Jonathan Papelbon only 17 pitches to throw a perfect ninth inning and secure a 2-1 victory… 11 am, Tue Jul 20

Road Warrior – Boston Dirt Dogs blog

Sox off to a good start, top Triple-A’s. 10 am, Tue Jul 20

Will the Sox be buyers or sellers? – Globe 10.0

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Which injured player do the Sox need back? – Globe 10.0

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Beltre contemplates (sort of) the future – WEEI blog Alex Speier

Adrian Beltre authored yet another huge performance in his remarkable season with the Red Sox. The third baseman delivered one of his most crucial hits of the year, blasting a solo homer to deep left-center in the top of the fourth inning to provide 7 am, Tue Jul 20