Red Sox links (60 articles) Fri. Jul. 23

Good Morning, it is Friday July 23rd, 2010 and here are some of the Red Sox links from Boston media outlets within last 24 hours.

Total of 60 articles published in that span was collected here.

Kalish making major impact – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham

It has been a rough year for several of the players Baseball America listed before the season started as the top 10 prospects in the Red Sox organization. 5 am, Fri Jul 23

Beltre warmly embraced – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham

The Red Sox piled out of their dugout two hours before they played the Mariners last night to stretch, then take batting practice. But Adrian Beltre was distracted from the usual routine. 5 am, Fri Jul 23

Lackey loses no-hit bid in 8th, Boston wins in 13 – Boston Globe, Gregg Bell (AP)

First came John Lackey’s no-hit tease. Then, a ninth-inning meltdown. Finally, extra-inning relief. This zany, 4-hour ride was perhaps Boston’s worst win this season — and Seattle’s best loss. 5 am, Fri Jul 23

After Lackey’s near no-no, Red Sox win in 13 – MLB.com, Ian Browne

After surrendering a five-run lead in the bottom of the ninth, the Red Sox ultimately came way with the win they badly needed, downing the Mariners, 8-6 in 13 innings on Thursday. 5 am, Fri Jul 23

Ugly or not, it counted for the Sox – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

It was an ugly win, that’s for sure. What else can you call a game when you lose a 6-1 lead in the ninth inning after your pitcher loses a no-hitter in the eighth? “That’s a tough way to win,”… 5 am, Fri Jul 23

Beckett’s return fortifies Red Sox – MLB.com, Ian Browne

When Josh Beckett steps back on the mound for the Red Sox on Friday night at Safeco Field, it won’t just be his first start since May 18. Beckett hopes it is the start of his return to dominance. 5 am, Fri Jul 23

Ortiz robbed – ESPN Boston blog, Joe McDonald

SEATTLE — Red Sox slugger David Ortiz came agonizingly close to recording his 19th homer of the season Thursday night at Safeco Field. nBut Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki had other ideas. nWith two outs in the top of the first inning, Ortiz ab 5 am, Fri Jul 23

Sox need to make roster move – ESPN Boston blog, Joe McDonald

SEATTLE — The Red Sox will need to make a roster move in order to activate starter Josh Beckett for Friday night’s game against the Mariners. nGiven the fact the teams played 13 innings on Thursday before Boston pulled out an 8-6 win where the 5 am, Fri Jul 23

Sox salvage 13-inning win in Seattle – WEEI Alex Speier

On a night when the Red Sox flirted with both uplifting and devastating history, the team managed to salvage an 8-6 win in 13 innings over the Mariners. A two-run double by Eric Patterson in the top of the 13th inning broke a tie on a night that witn 4 am, Fri Jul 23

Pregame, WEEI calls for changeup – Boston Globe, Chad Finn

Maybe it’s appropriate, given the constant changes on the fly to the battered but resilient Red Sox lineup, that the ball club’s flagship radio station would also find itself making key alterations in the midst of a summer of tough compet 3 am, Fri Jul 23

Red Sox keep power supply under wraps – Boston Herald, John Tomase

PAWTUCKET, R.I. – There’s a widely held school of thought that this is a down year offensively for the Red… 3 am, Fri Jul 23

Mike Lowell’s healthy outlook – Boston Herald, John Tomase

PAWTUCKET, R.I. – Mike Lowell tasted retirement and at some point expects it will agree with him. But that time… 3 am, Fri Jul 23

Josh Beckett’s deal explained – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber

SEATTLE – When right-hander Josh Beckett signed a four-year, $68 million contract extension one day after starting… 3 am, Fri Jul 23

Ex-Sox Bard ends Lackey no-hit bid in 8th – WEEI Alex Speier

Mariners catcher Josh Bard dropped a single to right field with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning, ending the no-hit bid by Red Sox starter John Lackey. Lackey had retired 16 straight Mariners before the ex-Sox catcher delivered Seattle’s f 1 am, Fri Jul 23

Wakefield to ‘pen when Beckett returns for Boston – Boston Globe, Gregg Bell (AP)

Josh Beckett is joking in the dugout and impressing in his prestart workouts prior to his return to Boston’s rotation Friday at Seattle. 12 am, Fri Jul 23

Lowell starts rehab at Pawtucket – MLB.com,

While the Red Sox opened a four-game series at Safeco Field against the Mariners, Mike Lowell started up a Minor League rehab assignment at Triple-A Pawtucket. 12 am, Fri Jul 23

Beltre returns to Seattle – MLB.com,

Adrian Beltre returned to Safeco Field as a visitor on Thursday night. He also returned as an All-Star who is having a stellar first season for the Red Sox. 12 am, Fri Jul 23

Red Sox at Mariners game updates – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Top of the 7th: Red Sox 5, Mariners 1 Now this is getting interesting as Lackey worked another perfect inning, striking out the side. He is nine outs away from a no-hitter. The big righty has thrown 92 pitches, however…. 12 am, Fri Jul 23

First of four in Seattle – MLB blog, Ian Browne

We are underway at Safeco Field for the first of four games, and Ichiro Suzuki has already robbed David Ortiz of a home run. That happened in the first inning. Perhaps, though, it will put to rest the theory that… 12 am, Fri Jul 23

Will Beltre stay in Boston? – ESPN Boston blog, Joe McDonald

SEATTLE — Third baseman Adrian Beltre spent five seasons playing for the Seattle Mariners (2005-2009) before signing a one-year deal with the Boston Red Sox last winter.n While he’s trying to resurrect his career with the Sox, he called his tim 12 am, Fri Jul 23

Lowell goes 1-for-5 in ’so-so’ debut – WEEI blog Mike Petraglia

PAWTUCKET, R.I. — By his own admission, Mike Lowell’s 1-for-5 performance for Triple-A Pawtucket wasn’t his best day. But a veteran like Lowell knows what to get out of a start as a DH in a minor league rehab assignment. Especially 12 am, Fri Jul 23

Hermida returns, to start against righties – MLB.com,

The return to health of the Red Sox is far from complete, but the team did get another player back on Thursday, as outfielder Jeremy Hermida was activated from the disabled list. 11 pm, Thu Jul 22

Wakefield to the bullpen – MLB.com,

With ace Josh Beckett set to reclaim his spot in the rotation on Friday night, Red Sox manager Terry Francona had to bump Tim Wakefield to the bullpen for the second time this season. 11 pm, Thu Jul 22

Ellsbury nearing rehab games – WEEI Alex Speier

Red Sox outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury hit on the field on Wednesday as part of a progression in which he has “amped up his hitting quite a bit,” manager Terry Francona told reporters in Seattle, and he could be nearing the start of another minor league 11 pm, Thu Jul 22

Ichiro robs Big Papi of big fly – MLB.com, Mike McCall

David Ortiz and Ichiro Suzuki made sure the Red Sox-Mariners series started on a high note. 11 pm, Thu Jul 22

Beckett ready, Wake to pen, Beltre back in Seattle – Boston Herald Blog

SEATTLE — Couple of notes as the Red Sox and Mariners get started here tonight:n–Josh Beckett is set to return to the Red Sox’ rotation tomorrow night. But how much will he contribute to a playoff push? Beckett has been sidelined since 11 pm, Thu Jul 22

Former Red Sox remain fond of Houk – MLB.com, Ian Browne

Though Ralph Houk was best known for managing some storied Yankees teams to a pair of World Series championships, he also left a mark on the Red Sox, the final team he managed during his illustrious career. 10 pm, Thu Jul 22

Wakefield moved back to the bullpen – ESPN Boston blog, Joe McDonald

SEATTLE — It was no surprise when Red Sox manager Terry Francona announced Thursday afternoon that Tim Wakefield has been moved out of the starting rotation and shifted back to the bullpen. nFellow pitcher Josh Beckett will be activated from the dis 10 pm, Thu Jul 22

Martinez catches bullpen session – ESPN Boston blog, Joe McDonald

SEATTLE — Red Sox catcher Victor Martinez worked with pitcher Tim Wakefield during a bullpen session Thursday afternoon at Safeco Field. n“It’s a great step,” Red Sox manager Terry Francona said. “He did OK.” nMartinez, 10 pm, Thu Jul 22

Ellsbury days away from rehab stint – ESPN Boston blog, Joe McDonald

SEATTLE — Red Sox injured outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury (ribs) continues to rehab in Fort Myers, Fla., and could be days away from a minor-league rehab assignment, according to manager Terry Francona. nEllsbury has “ramped” up his BP sessio 10 pm, Thu Jul 22

Pre-game notes from Safeco Field – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

As always, plenty going on with the Sox: * Victor Martinez caught Tm Wakefield’s bullpen session today and will catch Clay Buchholz on Saturday. They took apart his mitt and strengthened the area around his thumb. It wouldn’t be a… 10 pm, Thu Jul 22

Pedroia quickly progressing – ESPN Boston blog, Joe McDonald

SEATTLE — Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (fractured left foot) appears to be progressing at a rapid pace, and every day he’s been able to do something different with his rehab.n The walking cast he’s been required to wear is becomin 10 pm, Thu Jul 22

Wakefield back to bullpen – WEEI Alex Speier

Manager Terry Francona told reporters that with the returns of Clay Buchholz and Josh Beckett from the disabled list, knuckleballer Tim Wakefield will be sent back to the bullpen. The 43-year-old, who started on Tuesday in Oakland, will return to a r 10 pm, Thu Jul 22

Sox acquire infielder Hannahan – ESPN Boston blog, ESPNBoston.com

Multiple team sources say that the Red Sox have acquired infielder Jack Hannahan from the Mariners. It’s not clear what the Red Sox will send in return. Pawtucket Red Sox radio announcer Dan Hoard broke the news on Twitter.nnHannahan, 30, who has spe 9 pm, Thu Jul 22

Red Sox among teams to inquire about Marlins’ Cody Ross – Boston Herald, Juan C. Rodriguez

MIAMI – If the Florida Marlins can’t beat the Braves this weekend, Cody Ross could be joining them. One… 9 pm, Thu Jul 22

Lowell ready for whatever the future holds – Boston Herald Blog

PAWTUCKET, R.I. – Mike Lowell has tasted retirement and at some point he expects it will agree with him. But that time is not now.nFresh off a stint at home to attend to a personal matter, Lowell began a rehab assignment at Triple A Pawtucket tonig 9 pm, Thu Jul 22

In Portland, Casey Kelly’s making strides – ESPN Boston blog, Mike Andrews, SoxProspects.com

As a former first-round pick who dominated older competition to the tune of a 2.08 ERA in 2009, Casey Kelly came into the 2010 season with big expectations. Super-size big. Despite having thrown just 95 professional innings, Kelly was tabbed as a pot 8 pm, Thu Jul 22

Tonight’s lineup: Scutaro back – ESPN Boston blog, ESPNBoston.com

Marco Scutaro will be back at shortstop tonight against the Mariners, with Jed Lowrie returning to the bench. On Wednesday, Lowrie had a strong first outing of the season after recovering from mononucleosis. John Lackey is the Sox starter vs. Ryan Ro 8 pm, Thu Jul 22

Ricciardi on The Big Show: Sox won’t do ’something crazy’ – WEEI blog Jay Asser

ESPN baseball analyst J.P. Ricciardi joined The Big Show on Friday afternoon to talk about the mentality of the Red Sox approaching the trade deadline, the chaos surrounding July 31, and the etiquette between general managers when trying to make a de 7 pm, Thu Jul 22

Report: Red Sox acquire Hannahan – WEEI blog WEEI

According to a tweet from Pawtucket Red Sox announcer Dan Hoard, the Red Sox have acquired infielder Jack Hannahan from the Seattle Mariners. The 30-year-old has played parts of four seasons with the Tigers, Athletics and Mariners. It is unknown who 7 pm, Thu Jul 22

Game 96: Red Sox at Mariners – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

The Sox will try and get on the right track at Safeco Field. Here are the lineups: RED SOX (53-42) Scutaro SS McDonald LF Ortiz DH Youkilis 1B Beltre 3B Drew RF Cameron CF Hall 2B Cash C Pitching: RHP… 7 pm, Thu Jul 22

Red Sox acquire Hannahan – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

No confirmation yet from the Red Sox, but various reports have the team acquiring infielder Jack Hannahan from Seattle for a player to be named later or cash. Hannahan is a light-hitting first baseman and third baseman. Presumably he will… 7 pm, Thu Jul 22

Beckett Bowl is next Thursday – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

The fourth-annual Beckett Bowl will be next Thursday, July 29, at the Lucky Strike Lanes on Ipswich Street. The proceeds will benefit the Josh Beckett Foundation and Children’s Hospital Boston. The bowling tournament will be followed by a concert by. 6 pm, Thu Jul 22

Video: The Full Count – Trade Deadline Edition – WEEI blog WEEI

Bradford and Speier go 3 Up 3 Down, discuss the Sox trade interests, and Rob defends the makeup of the team. 3 pm, Thu Jul 22

Houk had feel for young players – Boston Globe, Bob Ryan

The late Ralph Houk was a surprisingly good manager for the Red Sox. He had a feel for young players, and he helped set the table for the big year in 1986 by fostering the careers of Wade Boggs, Marty… 3 pm, Thu Jul 22

Band of brothers: Pastime unites siblings – MLB.com, Doug Miller

A scan of current big league rosters reveals a bucketload of baseball brothers. But being in the Major Leagues with a close friend who happens to be a member of your family is as magical as it is rare. 2 pm, Thu Jul 22

Kelly starting to figure things out – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Dustin Pedroia hit .255 when he got to Pawtucket halfway through the 2005 season. Daniel Bard got rocked as a starter for Single A Greenville in 2007, posting a 6.42 earned run average. Once you become a successful player in… 2 pm, Thu Jul 22

Are the Sox out of the playoff race? – Globe 10.0

Bob Ryan and Charlie Pierce debate whether the Red Sox are too far behind in the playoff race.(By Alan Miller, Globe Staff) 2 pm, Thu Jul 22

Who could the Red Sox sell? Here’s a list – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

The Red Sox are probably one loss away from panicked cries that they need to become sellers at the trade deadline. But there are two problems with that: 1. The Red Sox have sold an awful lot of expensive tickets… 2 pm, Thu Jul 22

Is Beckett ready to be the ace? – Globe 10.0

Bob Ryan and Charlie Pierce debate whether Josh Beckett is ready to step up and pitch like an ace. (By Alan Miller, Globe Staff) 2 pm, Thu Jul 22

Red Sox vs. Mariners matchups, 7/22 – WEEI blog Matt Noonan

Following a 2-5 start after the All-Star break, the Red Sox look to rebound Thursday night as they begin a four-game series against the Mariners in Seattle.nThe Sox will hand the ball to John Lackey, who sports a 9-5 record with a 4.65 ERA. In his la 1 pm, Thu Jul 22

Have Sox gotten good value in deadline deals? – ESPN Boston blog, Derek Czenczelewski, ESPN Stats and Info

Hindsight is always 20-20, and that certainly holds true when wheeling and dealing. Trades excite fans from coast to coast, yet many times teams end up sacrificing their future for a shot at a proven commodity in hopes of a title run. This piece sets 1 pm, Thu Jul 22

Olney on D&C: Brewers’ Hart a possibility for Sox – WEEI blog Matt Noonan

ESPN’s Buster Olney joined Dennis & Callahan on Thursday to discuss the current rumors and speculations regarding the Red Sox. With the MLB trade deadline rapidly approaching, Olney discussed a few names that the Sox may explore and talked abou 11 am, Thu Jul 22

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

The frustration is mounting for the Red Sox as they were beaten again in Oakland yesterday. Amalie Benjamin has the story. Nick Cafardo writes that it’s time for the Sox to make a move. The notebook has Clay Buchholz looking… 11 am, Thu Jul 22

Pitching matchups for the Mariners series – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Tonight: RHP John Lackey (9-5, 4.65) vs. LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith (1-9, 6.18), 10:10 p.m., NESN Friday: RHP Josh Beckett (1-1, 7.29) vs. LHP Jason Vargas (6-4, 2.97), 10:10 p.m., NESN Saturday: LHP Jon Lester (11-4, 2.81) vs. RHP David Pauley… 10 am, Thu Jul 22

Former Red Sox manager Houk dies at 90 – MLB.com,

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The Red Sox have the pieces, but not the time – WEEI Rob Bradford

What has to be frustrating for Theo Epstein is that the plan was on its way to working. 9 am, Thu Jul 22

And the Beat Goes On – Boston Dirt Dogs blog

Unless Tony Pena Sr. is pitching, Sox can’t hit in the clutch. 9 am, Thu Jul 22

Buster Olney, ESPN – WEEI Red Sox Audio

Buster Olney from ESPN joins D&C to talk Adrian Beltre, David Ortiz and who the Sox will trade for next week 9 am, Thu Jul 22

Deal? Or no deal? – Boston Herald Blog

SEATTLE — On the first leg of the Red Sox’ 10-game West Coast swing, Theo Epstein was conspicuous in his presence.nEpstein hasn’t made many road trips with the team this season, but with less than two weeks until the non-waiver trad 8 am, Thu Jul 22