Red Sox links (35 articles) Mon. Jul. 26

Good Morning, it is Monday July 26th, 2010 and here are some of the Red Sox links from Boston media outlets within last 24 hours.

Total of 35 articles published in that span was collected here.

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

Hideki Okajima’s indecision helped lead the Red Sox to the wrong end of a 4-2 decision in Seattle. Amalie Benjamin has the story. Daisuke Matsuzaka threw too many pitches in six innings and wasn’t happy that he came out. The… 6 am, Mon Jul 26

Matsuzaka can’t control when he’s lifted – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham

SEATTLE — It wasn’t a particularly efficient performance by Daisuke Matsuzaka against the Mariners yesterday. He walked five, threw a wild pitch, and needed 110 pitches to get through six innings. 5 am, Mon Jul 26

Help arrives, with a catch – Boston Globe, Amalie Benjamin

SEATTLE — Hope remains on the horizon, in the form of Victor Martinez , Dustin Pedroia , and Jacoby Ellsbury . There is the sense that the injured who have left the Red Sox’ offense in tatters soon will return. Until then, manager Terry F 5 am, Mon Jul 26

Red Sox heading for trade deadline nightmare – WEEI Rob Bradford

The Red Sox would seem to be in a bind. 4 am, Mon Jul 26

Red Sox bats running on empty – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber

SEATTLE – Blame it on the bullpen’s inability to hold a slim lead or the defense’s collective failure… 2 am, Mon Jul 26

Wild Dice K good enough to win – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman

SEATTLE – A bullpen blowup cost Daisuke Matsuzaka a victory yesterday, so perhaps that was why he cut his media… 2 am, Mon Jul 26

Recap: Splitting headache for Sox – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber

SEATTLE — Nobody, not even Red Sox manager Terry Francona or third baseman Adrian Beltre, could say why reliever… 2 am, Mon Jul 26

Lowell follows 4-for-4 night with 0-for-5 – ESPN Boston blog, ESPNBoston.com

Mike Lowell continued to rehab with Triple-A Pawtucket on Sunday, going 0-for-5 as the designated hitter.nnOn Saturday, Lowell played first base and went 4-for-4 with three doubles. nRed Sox manager Terry Francona has been speaking with PawSox manage 2 am, Mon Jul 26

Why Hideki Okajima not talking means something – WEEI Rob Bradford

Hideki Okajima does talk to the media, just not a lot. 2 am, Mon Jul 26

Sox must find relief for weak spot in ‘pen – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman

SEATTLE – So let’s get this straight: The cloud of injuries that has hovered over the Red Sox all season… 2 am, Mon Jul 26

Hesitation pitcher – Boston Globe, Amalie Benjamin

SEATTLE — As his Red Sox teammates packed their bags for Anaheim, Hideki Okajima sat facing his locker in the far corner of the visitor’s clubhouse. He barely moved, instead staring into space, as a club official asked him if he would spe 2 am, Mon Jul 26

Beltre on mum Okajima: ‘I don’t know why he didn’t throw it’ – Boston Herald Blog

SEATTLE — Nobody, not even Red Sox manager Terry Francona or third baseman Adrian Beltre, could say why reliever Hideki Okajima hesitated to throw to either third or first base after fielding a bunt in the eighth inning here today.nAnd Okajima? 10 pm, Sun Jul 25

Okajima not talking after meltdown – ESPN Boston blog, Joe McDonald

SEATTLE — When a team is struggling to score runs, it has to be almost perfect in all other aspects of the game in order to have success. nFundamentals play a major role in that philosophy, and right now the Boston Red Sox are having difficulties at 10 pm, Sun Jul 25

Okajima helps give one away – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Was this the day the season ended? Up 2-1, the Red Sox were six outs away from heading to Anaheim having taken three out of four from the hapless Mariners. Instead, they were beaten 4-2 and arrive in California eight… 9 pm, Sun Jul 25

Red Sox unable to fend off Mariners late – MLB.com, Ian Browne

With the bases loaded and nobody out in the bottom of the eighth, Michael Saunders delivered a two-run single to right, overturning Boston’s one-run lead and sending the Mariners on their way to an 4-2 victory. 8 pm, Sun Jul 25

Closing Time: Mariners 4, Red Sox 2 – WEEI blog Rob Bradford

Hideki Okjima absolutely imploded in the eighth inning, allowing five straight Seattle batters to reach before finally getting an out. The result was letting three runs score, leading to a disheartening, 4-2 loss for the Red Sox in their series final 8 pm, Sun Jul 25

Okajima’s struggles lead to Sox loss – WEEI Rob Bradford

Hideki Okajima allowed five straight singles (including two mishandled bunts) after coming on for Daniel Bard in the eighth inning, letting the Mariners come away with a come-from-behind, 4-2 victory over the Red Sox in the teams’ series finale Sunda 8 pm, Sun Jul 25

Terry Francona – WEEI Red Sox Audio

Joe Castiglione spoke with the Sox manager before today’s game.[0:02:56] … a way to score many runs we get this is Hall of Fame induction day two you know and no way you played — Andre Dawson when you first came up to the major leagues today. Th 6 pm, Sun Jul 25

Quiet day at Safeco – ESPN Boston blog, Joe McDonald

SEATTLE — It’s a quiet day so far at Safeco Field. nThe Red Sox and Mariners play the last of a four-game set, with Boston hoping to take the series before heading to Anaheim. nThere were only a few updates from Red Sox manager Terry Francona e 6 pm, Sun Jul 25

Red Sox-Mariners in-game updates – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Middle of the 5th: Red Sox 2, Mariners 1 The Sox got something with two outs as Drew singled to center and Ortiz reached on a broken-bat infield single to the left side of the infield against the shift. Youkilis… 6 pm, Sun Jul 25

Red Sox expect Victor back on Monday – MLB.com,

Their offense struggling to score of late, the Red Sox expect to get slugger Victor Martinez back in the lineup on Monday night in Anaheim. 6 pm, Sun Jul 25

Francona appreciates Red Sox’s character – MLB.com,

Even after a tough loss, Red Sox manager Terry Francona is full of appreciation for the character of his team. 6 pm, Sun Jul 25

Martinez eyeing Monday return – WEEI Rob Bradford

Victor Martinez appears ready to be activated from the 15-day disabled list for Monday’s Red Sox game against the Angels in Anaheim, Sox manager Terry Francona told reporters prior to his team’s game against the Mariners in Seattle Sunday afternoon.n 6 pm, Sun Jul 25

Victor Martinez eyeing Monday return – WEEI blog Rob Bradford

Victor Martinez appears ready to be activated from the 15-day disabled list for Monday’s Red Sox game against the Angels in Anaheim, Sox manager Terry Francona told reporters prior to his team’s game against the Mariners in Seattle Sunday 6 pm, Sun Jul 25

Sox at Mariners: Today’s lineup – ESPN Boston blog, ESPNBoston.com

The Red Sox lineup for today’s series finale at Seattle:nnMarco Scutaro, SSnJ.D. Drew, RFnDavid Ortiz, DHnKevin Youkilis, 1BnAdrian Beltre, 3BnJeremy Hermida, LFnMike Cameron, CFnBill Hall, 2BnDusty Brown, CnnRHP — Daisuke Matsuzaka 4 pm, Sun Jul 25

Martinez ready to go – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Nothing official, but Terry Francona just said he thinks Victor Martinez will be ready for tomorrow’s game. Francona also heaped praise on the injured players who have stayed with the team, calling their efforts “extraordinary.” He went so far to… 4 pm, Sun Jul 25

Tito on V-Mart: “All things point to him being ready to go” – Boston Herald Blog

SEATTLE — Quiet morning so far here at Safeco Field, but there is one bit of news to report. Victor Martinez will be in the bullpen during today’s game, putting his left thumb to the test again. But Terry Francona said “all things p 4 pm, Sun Jul 25

Lineup: Drew in No. 2 spot, Hall at second – WEEI Rob Bradford

The Red Sox will be looking to bounce back from their Saturday night loss in Seattle, sending a lineup against rookie right-hander Doug Fister that includes J.D. Drew hitting second. It will be the sixth time this season Drew has hit out of the No. 2 2 pm, Sun Jul 25

A Sunday in Seattle – Boston Herald Blog

SEATTLE — Fire alarm is going off here at Safeco Field, and it’s only about 2-1/2 hours before the game.nA bad omen for the Red Sox?nAnyway, here’s the lineup today against Mariners right-hander Doug Fister:nSS ScutaronRF DrewnDH Or 2 pm, Sun Jul 25

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

Jon Lester was brilliant and then took the loss as the Red Sox fell 5-1 against the Mariners. Amalie Benjamin has the story. The notebook has Victor Martinez ready to get back in the lineup as soon as Monday. Daniel… 1 pm, Sun Jul 25

No sleeping in Seattle for Sox fans – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

There are Red Sox fans everywhere in Seattle this weekend. Safeco Field, of course. But every bar, hotel and restaurant is doing a brisk business catering to the Nation. Angie and Caroline were nice enough to send some photos… 1 pm, Sun Jul 25

Game 99: Red Sox at Mariners – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

It’s the final game of the series. Here are the lineups: RED SOX (55-43) Scutaro SS Drew RF Ortiz DH Youkilis 1B Beltre 3B Hermida LF Cameron CF Hall 2B Brown C Pitching: RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka (7-3, 4.29) MARINERS (38-60)… 1 pm, Sun Jul 25

Red Sox vs. Mariners matchups, 7/24 – WEEI blog Maryalice Gill

Daisuke Matsuzaka (7-3, 4.29 ERA) goes to the mound for the Red Sox Sunday in their final matchup with the Mariners in their three-game series at Safeco Field. Matsuzaka looks to continue his winning streak after leading the Red Sox to a victory agai 11 am, Sun Jul 25

Report: Gronkowski signs deal with Pats – WEEI Rob Bradford

According to ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter the Patriots have signed second-round pick Rob Gronkowski. The news comes on the heels of the Pats agreeing to terms with defensive end Jermaine Cunningham, according to a report by WEEI.com’s Christopher Price. 11 am, Sun Jul 25

The razor’s edge: Struggling Red Sox have no margin for error – WEEI Alex Speier

Help has arrived, with more on the way for the Red Sox. But will it have arrived in time? 8 am, Sun Jul 25