Red Sox links (67 articles) Wed. Jul. 28

Good Morning, it is Wednesday July 28th, 2010 and here are some of the Red Sox links from Boston media outlets within last 24 hours.

Total of 67 articles published in that span was collected here.

Not so fast on Dustin Pedroia’s recovery – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber

ANAHEIM, Calif. — In Dustin Pedroia’s mind, he would be cleared Friday to ditch his walking boot. And by… 6 am, Wed Jul 28

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

John Lackey returned to Anaheim and showed the Angels what they’ve been missing as the Sox came away with a gritty 4-2 win. Dan Shaughnessy writes this is the season of the pitcher with so many no-hitters already The notebook… 6 am, Wed Jul 28

Pedroia is jolted by news – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham

Dustin Pedroia , much to his dismay, is human. 5 am, Wed Jul 28

No good reason for no-nos – Boston Globe, Dan Shaughnessy

Welcome to the No-Hit Zone of Major League Baseball, 2010. Must be the season of the pitch. 5 am, Wed Jul 28

Lackey return stellar – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham

John Lackey arrived at Angel Stadium four hours before the first pitch was thrown last night, headphones wedged into his ears and a look of grim determination on his face. 5 am, Wed Jul 28

‘The scoreboard talks the loudest’ – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

The Angels made a business decision last summer when they traded for Tampa Bay lefty Scott Kazmir. The deal essentially meant that John Lackey’s tenure with the team was over. Rather than pay their ace to stay, they replaced him… 5 am, Wed Jul 28

Lackey leads Sox in return to Angel Stadium – Boston Globe, Greg Beacham (AP)

John Lackey pitched into the eighth inning to win in his return to Angel Stadium, and Jed Lowrie’s two-run double in the seventh put the Boston Red Sox ahead in a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night. 4 am, Wed Jul 28

Jonathan Papelbon shifts gear into overdrive – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Life is a NASCAR Ford Taurus for Jonathan Papelbon right now, and we’re all just along for… 4 am, Wed Jul 28

Dustin Pedroia to ease back – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber

ANAHEIM, Calif. – In Dustin Pedroia’s mind, he would be cleared Friday to ditch his walking boot, and by the… 4 am, Wed Jul 28

Recap: Red Sox 4, Angels 2 – Boston Herald,

4 am, Wed Jul 28

Postgame Guest – Jed Lowrie – WEEI Red Sox Audio

Jed Lowrie joins Joe & Jon on our postgame show after the Red Sox beat the Angels in game 2 of this 3 game set, 4-2.[0:00:00] … Now let’s. Go back did that for Jokester it would Jokester Leona and — standing — I would Jed Lowrie. … [0:01:54] .. 4 am, Wed Jul 28

Drew to receive MRI on hamstring – WEEI Alex Speier

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Red Sox hope to have J.D. Drew’s tight left hamstring examined on Wednesday, with Drew saying that the hope is that an MRI can be performed in order to get a precise diagnosis. Drew said that the hamstring has been bothering hi 4 am, Wed Jul 28

Lackey: Boos ‘won’t be forgotten, for sure’ – WEEI Alex Speier

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Red Sox starter John Lackey, after his first outing in Angel Stadium as a visiting player, made no secret of his displeasure in the face of the wave of boos that greeted him at his former home ballpark. Lackey (10-5), who earned th 4 am, Wed Jul 28

Lackey: Boos ‘won’t be forgotten, for sure’ – WEEI blog Alex Speier

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Red Sox starter John Lackey, after his first outing in Angel Stadium as a visiting player, made no secret of his displeasure in the face of the wave of boos that greeted him at his former home ballpark. Lackey (10-5), who earn 4 am, Wed Jul 28

Lackey: I won’t forget boos – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Quick hits on Red Sox 4, Angels 2:nn* Yes, John Lackey finally admitted, he was left with the sense that Angels fans, by booing him, didn’t appreciate what he did while he was here, which included the signature moment in franc 4 am, Wed Jul 28

Drew a late scratch, also out Wednesday – MLB.com,

The earliest that right fielder J.D. Drew will play for the Red Sox again will be Friday night at Fenway against the Tigers. Drew was scratched just minutes before Tuesday’s game with a left hamstring strain. 4 am, Wed Jul 28

Silence broken: Hideki Okajima on media, Boston Red Sox teammates – ESPN Boston, Gordon Edes

Red Sox reliever talks about lack of communication with media, teammates 4 am, Wed Jul 28

Drew on hamstring: ‘It’s like a strain’ – Boston Herald Blog

ANAHEIM, Calif. — For several weeks, right fielder J.D. Drew has played through tightness in his left hamstring, a condition that bothers him mostly when he runs. Last night, he finally gave in to the pain.nOnly minutes before the game, Drew wa 4 am, Wed Jul 28

Lackey won’t forget boos – Boston Herald Blog

ANAHEIM, Calif. — John Lackey insisted he didn’t attach extra significance to last night’s game just because it marked his return to Angel Stadium.nBut he couldn’t help noticing that many Angels fans, the same fans who once adored him, fe 4 am, Wed Jul 28

He’s no Angel: Lackey beats ex-team – WEEI Alex Speier

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Red Sox starter John Lackey continued his excellence in the second half, allowing just two runs on seven hits in 7 1/3 innings against the Angels, leading his new club to a 4-2 win over his former club. n 2 am, Wed Jul 28

Lackey victorious in return to Anaheim – MLB.com, Ian Browne

John Lackey got the better of his former Angels teammates in his return to Anaheim on Tuesday, as Jed Lowrie and Adrian Beltre knocked in three late runs to secure a win. 2 am, Wed Jul 28

John Lackey wins friendly duel – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman

ANAHEIM, Calif. – John Lackey and Jared Weaver were good friends while they were teammates on the Angels. Last… 2 am, Wed Jul 28

Lowell goes deep three times for Pawtucket – WEEI blog Alex Speier

Red Sox corner infielder Mike Lowell hit three homers and drove in five in a rehab game for Triple-A Pawtucket against Toledo Mud Hens on Tuesday. It was his fourth rehab game. He is now hitting .471 with three doubles and three homers during his reh 1 am, Wed Jul 28

Dr. Lewis Yocum’s advice for Dustin Pedroia: Slow down – Boston Herald Blog

ANAHEIM, Calif. — In Dustin Pedroia’s mind, he would be cleared Friday to ditch his walking boot, and by the end of next week, he’d be back playing base for the Red Sox only six weeks after fracturing a bone in his left foot.nNot so fast.nP 12 am, Wed Jul 28

Caution remains byword for Pedroia – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Dustin Pedroia received another pointed reminder that his fractured left foot will heal on its own schedule, regardless of how eager the Red Sox second baseman is to resume playing.nnPedroia was examined Tuesday by Angels orthopedi 12 am, Wed Jul 28

Drew scratched with tight left hamstring – WEEI Alex Speier

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Red Sox right fielder was scratched just prior to the start of Tuesday’s game against the Angels due to tightness in his left hamstring. He iced the hamstring after Monday’s game, in which he hit a two-run, ninth-inning double, but 12 am, Wed Jul 28

Drew (hamstring) last-minute scratch – ESPN Boston blog, ESPNBoston.com

J.D. Drew was a late scratch from the Red Sox’s lineup because of a tight left hamstring.nnDarnell McDonald replaces Drew in right and will bat ninth. Jed Lowrie, who was originally batting seventh, moves up to Drew’s No. 2 spot. 12 am, Wed Jul 28

Lowell hits three homers for Pawtucket – WEEI Alex Speier

Red Sox corner infielder Mike Lowell hit three homers and drove in five in a rehab game for Triple-A Pawtucket against Toledo Mud Hens on Tuesday. It was his fourth rehab game. He is now hitting .471 with three doubles and three homers during his reh 12 am, Wed Jul 28

Three homers for Lowell; tight hammy for Drew – Boston Herald Blog

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Couple of quick notes, as the Red Sox and Angels get underway here:n1. If the Tigers don’t want to trade for Mike Lowell now, they never will. Lowell had three homers and five RBI for Pawtucket tonight at Toledo, the Tri 12 am, Wed Jul 28

Dustin Pedroia still feeling pain, told return must wait – ESPN Boston, Gordon Edes

Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia is still feeling pain in his foot and was told he can’t play until it subsides. 12 am, Wed Jul 28

Bard doesn’t mind the work – MLB blog, Ian Browne

Ace setup man Daniel Bard entered Tuesday night’s game with 47 appearances, ranking him fourth in the American League. He is seventh among AL relievers in innings. The righty has more then held up to the heavy workload, posting a… 12 am, Wed Jul 28

Specialist gives Pedroia a wake-up call – MLB.com,

Dustin Pedroia’s Tuesday visit to the office of renowned orthopedist Lewis Yocum was a bit sobering. Any designs that Pedroia had of rushing himself back to the active roster before he was ready were put to rest when Yocum made clear the drawbacks of 12 am, Wed Jul 28

Lowell, Ellsbury take big steps – MLB.com,

Turning in strong rehab performances on Tuesday, Mike Lowell belted three home runs and Jacoby Ellsbury went 1-for-2 with a walk and stole a base. 12 am, Wed Jul 28

Lowell hits three homers for PawSox – ESPN Boston blog, ESPNBoston.com

Still want to trade Mike Lowell?nnLowell belted three home runs for Triple-A Pawtucket Tuesday night in Toledo while on a rehab assignment. nLowell had a two-run homer in the first, a solo shot in the third and another two-run blow in the eighth.nnIn 12 am, Wed Jul 28

Drew scratched from lineup – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

J.D. Drew has added to his MLB record of most times scratched from the lineup because of a hamstring strain. He has been replaced in right field by Darnell McDonald. Jed Lowrie will hit second. So much for good health…. 12 am, Wed Jul 28

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

Middle of the 6th: Angels 1, Red Sox 0 The Sox went in order again. Weaver has thrown a terrific game. Four hits over six innings with one walk and seven strikeouts. Top of the 6th: Angels 1, Red Sox… 12 am, Wed Jul 28

Sox ailing on airwaves, too – Boston Globe, D.C. Denison and Alexandria McMahon | Globe Correspondent

A lackluster season is taking its toll on the Boston Red Sox — on and off the field. 12 am, Wed Jul 28

Beltre: ‘Only he knows if he threw at me’ – WEEI Alex Speier

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Red Sox third baseman Adrian Beltre still sported a sizable bruise and swelling on his right arm, just above his elbow, on Tuesday afternoon. The condition was the result of having been drilled by a Fernando Rodney fastball in the 12 am, Wed Jul 28

So it seems like Lowell is ready – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Mike Lowell is 3 for 4 for Triple-A Pawtucket with three home runs and five RBIs tonight at Toledo His night: First inning: Two-run homer to left Third inning: Solo homer to left Fifth inning: Fly ball to center Eighth… 11 pm, Tue Jul 27

Sources: Sox, Ranaudo have yet to start talks – WEEI blog Alex Speier

ANAHEIM, Calif. — According to multiple industry sources, the Red Sox and supplemental first-round draftee Anthony Ranaudo have yet to begin contract negotiations. The right-hander recently concluded a summer pitching for Brewster of the Cape C 10 pm, Tue Jul 27

Pedroia slowed down after doc visit – WEEI Alex Speier

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia, out since fracturing the navicular bone on his left foot on June 25, visited with Dr. Lewis Yocum on Tuesday. While the 2008 MVP was told that he continues to progress well in his recovery, an 10 pm, Tue Jul 27

Pedroia told to slow down in efforts to push his recovery – WEEI blog Alex Speier

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia, out since fracturing the navicular bone on his left foot on June 25, visited with Dr. Lewis Yocum on Tuesday. While the 2008 MVP was told that he continues to progress well in his recove 10 pm, Tue Jul 27

Pedroia on schedule, to his dismay – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Not even Dustin Pedroia, it seems, can defeat medical science. Pedroia broke his left foot on June 25. He was told then it would take 6-8 weeks to heal but he was determined to come back earlier. As you’ve read,… 10 pm, Tue Jul 27

Game 101: Red Sox at Angels – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

On the night when John Lackey returns to Anaheim, here are the lineups: RED SOX (56-44) Scutaro SS Drew RF Youkilis 1B Ortiz DH Martinez C Beltre 3B Lowrie 2B Cameron CF Hermida LF Pitching: RHP John Lackey (9-5, 4.36)… 8 pm, Tue Jul 27

Red Sox Nation tuning out? – ESPN Boston blog, ESPNBoston.com

The Red Sox’s reign as the highest-rated baseball team on local TV broadcasts is in serious jeopardy.nnThe Sox have been No. 1 every year since 2004 but for the first half of the season, ratings on NESN were down 36 percent, placing them fifth, accor 8 pm, Tue Jul 27

Trading season? Theo usually finds relief – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

ANAHEIM — With four days left before the trading deadline, a look at Theo Epstein’s track record as Red Sox general manager underscores the likelihood that the Sox will add relief help, either now or during the August waiver period.nnEpstein ha 7 pm, Tue Jul 27

Ortiz on The Big Show: ‘we’ll be fine’ towards end of season – WEEI blog Matt West

Red Sox slugger David Ortiz joined The Big Show on Tuesday afternoon to discuss his many pundits this season and last, what value he has set for himself in the league, as well as how the team will fare once they get fully healthy.nSaid Ortiz: “ 7 pm, Tue Jul 27

Wakefield, Looney Tunes helping out kids – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Tim Wakefield did a cool thing today. He went over to Burbank and signed 500 limited edition lithographs featuring he and the Looney Tunes characters. Sales of the “Knuckled Under By Wakefield” lithographs will benefit Wake’s favorite charity, Pitchi 7 pm, Tue Jul 27

Ellsbury goes 1-for-2 with SB in rehab game – WEEI Alex Speier

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Red Sox outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury went 1-for-2 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in his second rehab game with the GCL Red Sox on Tuesday. The Sox suggested that they would take stock of Ellsbury’s condition after the co 7 pm, Tue Jul 27

Ellsbury rehab update – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Jacoby Ellsbury played six innings in center field today for the Gulf Coast League Red Sox in their game in Fort Myers, Fla., against the Rays. He was 1 for 2 with a walk and a stolen base. His day:… 7 pm, Tue Jul 27

Sox-Angels: Tonight’s lineup – ESPN Boston blog, ESPNBoston.com

After contributing a run-scoring single in his first game back from the disabled list on Monday, Victor Martinez will be behind the plate again tonight in Anaheim. Here’s the lineup:nn1. Marco Scutaro, SSn2. J.D. Drew, RFn3. Kevin Youkilis, 1Bn4. Dav 7 pm, Tue Jul 27

Lackey back in OC, plus lineup – Boston Herald Blog

ANAHEIM, Calif. — John Lackey won 102 games in eight seasons with the Angels. And he started and won Game 7 of the 2002 World Series.nBut he also left.nLackey declined to say yesterday if he would’ve accepted an offer similar to the five- 7 pm, Tue Jul 27

David Ortiz, DH – WEEI Red Sox Audio

David joined Glenn, Lou Merloni and Tom Caron to talk about his year at the plate, his perception among fans and media, and his contract status. 5 pm, Tue Jul 27

Ellsbury singles, walks, steals a base — on the move? – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

ANAHEIM — Red Sox manager Terry Francona may have more to say on the subject at Angel Stadium later today, but the Gulf Coast League portion of Jacoby Ellsbury’s rehab assignment may have come to an end Tuesday.nnEllsbury played six innings in 5 pm, Tue Jul 27

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury shines in Gulf Coast League play – ESPN Boston, Gordon Edes

Red Sox outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury shines in Gulf Coast League play. 5 pm, Tue Jul 27

Here’s one move that would help – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

If I’m missing something, please enlighten me. But wouldn’t the Red Sox be instantly better if they released Hideki Okajima and called up almost anybody else from Pawtucket? As of 4 p.m. today, there are 96 hours until the trade… 5 pm, Tue Jul 27

Podcast: On bullpen, trades and offense – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

The latest edition of the Globe Red Sox podcast features Chad Finn and Tony Massarotti chatting all about the team and the issues surrounding it. 5 pm, Tue Jul 27

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

David Ortiz delivered two home runs as the Red Sox beat the Angels 6-3. Dan Shaughnessy caught up with the Sox and along the way talked to Larry Lucchino, David Ortiz, Kevin Youkilis and Scott Boras. The notebook has Jacoby… 4 pm, Tue Jul 27

Win tickets to Picnic in the Park at Fenway – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Submitting an entry for a chance to win tickets to Sunday’s Picnic at the Park at Fenway Park is as simple as becoming a fan of Boston.com sports on Facebook and leaving a comment. Two winners will be chosen on… 3 pm, Tue Jul 27

Red Sox bullpen in a state of flux – WEEI blog Alex Speier

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Clearly, the Red Sox bullpen is in a state of flux.nThe team has been exploring the trade market, trying to see if there is a midsummer cure to its middle relief crisis. Thus far, however, signs are not promising that the Sox 3 pm, Tue Jul 27

Bard: Sox bullpen trade ‘not my decision’ – WEEI Alex Speier

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Red Sox reliever Daniel Bard said that the current Boston relievers have the potential and track records to comprise “a really good bullpen,” but he was non-commital on the question of whether the team needed to make a trade for a 3 pm, Tue Jul 27

Ask Amalie: A call to arms – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

It’s four days until July 31, until we finally have resolution on what the Red Sox will do at the trading deadline, or whether they’ll do anything at all. After their performance against the Mariners this weekend — losing a… 2 pm, Tue Jul 27

Red Sox vs. Angels matchups, 7/27 – WEEI blog Nick Bove

Even though David Ortiz hit two home runs and the Red Sox lineup roughed up new Angels starter Dan Haren (literally, for Kevin Youkilis), Boston’s 6-3 victory over the Halos wasn’t enough to cut into the division deficit at the end of the night. 2 pm, Tue Jul 27

Joe Maddon, meet Dustin Pedroia’s list – WEEI blog Rob Bradford

Joe Maddon’s defensive analysis always seems to make news.nLast offseason the Tampa Bay manager told WEEI.com’s Alex Speier that Adrian Beltre might be the best defender he’s ever witnessed. (Maddon since altered his view after brea 1 pm, Tue Jul 27

Last chance for Papi’s charity auction – MLB.com,

1 pm, Tue Jul 27

Boxscore Breakdown – Welcome Back, Vic! – WEEI blog Gary Marbry

Just a couple of quick notes from last night’s win in Anaheim:n—————————————————————————&#8212 12 pm, Tue Jul 27

Sox at a loss in ratings game – Boston Globe blog, Eric Wilbur

It really should come as no surprise that NESN’s Red Sox ratings have plummeted this season. After all, who’s going to sit around for three-plus hours with no promise of “Sox Appeal?” 12 pm, Tue Jul 27