Red Sox links (55 articles) Thu. Jul. 29

Good Morning, it is Thursday July 29th, 2010 and here are some of the Red Sox links from Boston media outlets within last 24 hours.

Total of 55 articles published in that span was collected here.

Cape’s West stars the best – Boston Globe, Ally Mielnicki

For the second consecutive year, Fenway Park last night hosted the Cape Cod League All-Star Game, featuring some of the best amateur and collegiate players in the country. 6 am, Thu Jul 29

Beckett left rest to Scutaro – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham

Josh Beckett had retired to the air-conditioned comfort of the clubhouse, an easy chair, and a bottle of Gatorade by the time his teammates came to bat in the eighth inning yesterday. 6 am, Thu Jul 29

Heaven sent – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham

A quick glance at the schedule was cause for immediate concern. The Red Sox would play 10 games in 10 days on the West Coast. 6 am, Thu Jul 29

Sky-high after this victory – Boston Globe, Dan Shaughnessy

I’m in. I believe. I just saw Marco Scutaro hit a grand slam to complete a three-game Red Sox sweep of the Angels. The Sox look like they are ready for a big stretch run. 3 am, Thu Jul 29

Greetings from Gate 40 – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Here we are at LAX waiting for a red-eye flight back to Boston. The flight boards in 20 minutes or so, so once I finish this post it will be time to sleep on the plane. The Red Sox were… 3 am, Thu Jul 29

Sources: Red Sox priority remains bullpen help – WEEI blog Alex Speier

ANAHEIM — According to multiple sources, the Red Sox primary focus heading into Saturday’s non-waiver trade deadline remains finding help in the bullpen, although they are continuing to see how the catching and outfielder market develops. 2 am, Thu Jul 29

Sources: Sox priority is bullpen help – WEEI Alex Speier

ANAHEIM – According to multiple sources, the Red Sox primary focus heading into Saturday’s non-waiver trade deadline remains finding help in the bullpen, although they are continuing to see how the catching and outfielder market develops. The so 2 am, Thu Jul 29

Report on Drew’s hamstring encouraging – WEEI Alex Speier

ANAHEIM — According to Red Sox manager Terry Francona, the MRI taken on J.D. Drew’s injured left hamstring indicated the ailment didn’t appear serious and that his availability for the Sox’ weekend series against the Tigers would depend on how the o 2 am, Thu Jul 29

Sox return home, hope still on board – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The rotation is intact again, Victor Martinez is back behind the plate, Dustin Pedroia is on the mend (even if it’s not at warp speed like he’d hoped) and Jacoby Ellsbury is just days away from returning to the Boston Red 1 am, Thu Jul 29

Josh Beckett deals like an ace – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Yesterday, for the first time since April 10, Josh Beckett was credited with a win. More… 1 am, Thu Jul 29

Marco Scutaro’s slam a welcome blast – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman

ANAHEIM, Calif. – When the Angels had to scratch starter Joel Pineiro just a couple of minutes before first pitch,… 1 am, Thu Jul 29

Jacoby Ellsbury could be back with Boston Red Sox next week – ESPN Boston, Gordon Edes

Outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury, out much of the year with injured ribs, could be back with the Red Sox next week. 1 am, Thu Jul 29

Recap: Red Sox 7, Angels 3 – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber

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Time is gaining, Red Sox are not – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman

ANAHEIM, Calif. – No pain, no gain for the Red Sox. The fact that nobody cracked a rib, tore a muscle – J.D…. 1 am, Thu Jul 29

Lowell homers again; Drew injury is “mild” – Boston Herald Blog

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Couple of things before boarding a red-eye flight home:n–Mike Lowell is playing like someone who wants to boost his trade value. After hitting three homers Tuesday night for Triple-A Pawtucket at Toledo, Ohio, Lowell wen 1 am, Thu Jul 29

With Beckett back on track, Red Sox coming up aces – WEEI blog Alex Speier

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The blueprint is taking effect.nThe Red Sox rotation was sturdy in the first half of the season, but despite All-Star performances from Jon Lester and Clay Buchholz, it rarely achieved top-to-bottom dominant. Certainly, there 12 am, Thu Jul 29

Source: Rangers not ruling out Lowell – WEEI Rob Bradford

According to a major league source, the Rangers haven’t ruled out attempting to acquire Red Sox infielder Mike Lowell, although Texas’ interest will most likely depend on how the market unfolds in the days leading into Saturday’s non-waiver trade dea 12 am, Thu Jul 29

Source: Rangers not ruling out Lowell – WEEI blog Rob Bradford

According to a major league source, the Rangers haven’t ruled out attempting to acquire Red Sox infielder Mike Lowell, although Texas’ interest will most likely depend on how the market unfolds in the days leading into Saturday’s no 12 am, Thu Jul 29

Drew’s injury doesn’t appear serious – MLB.com, Ian Browne

The left hamstring strain that kept J.D. Drew out of Boston’s lineup for the past two games of the three-game series at Anaheim does not appear serious. 11 pm, Wed Jul 28

Wrapping it up from Anaheim: Winning trip for Red Sox – Boston Herald Blog

ANAHEIM, Calif. — They survived.nActually, the Red Sox fared much better than that during this 10-day, 10-game game trek up and down the West Coast that otherwise could’ve been their death march. With a power-packed 7-3 victory here today, th 10 pm, Wed Jul 28

Closing Time: Red Sox 7, Angels 3 – WEEI blog Alex Speier

Once again, the Red Sox found a way. Their offense was depleted by the absences not only of players on the disabled list but also J.D. Drew, who was out with tightness in his hamstring, and Mike Cameron, who could not play in a day game following a n 9 pm, Wed Jul 28

Beckett back in win column as Sox sweep – WEEI Alex Speier

ANAHEIM, Calif. — It had been more than three months since Josh Beckett had claimed a victory. His last win came on April 10, before his teammates started experiencing one broken bone after another. On Wednesday, the Red Sox’ Opening Day starter fin 9 pm, Wed Jul 28

Scutaro’s slam gives Boston heavenly sweep – MLB.com, Ian Browne

The frustration of leaving nine men on base through the first seven innings faded completely with one game-turning swing off the bat of Marco Scutaro in the top of the eighth. 9 pm, Wed Jul 28

SoxProspects.com: Reviewing past deals – ESPN Boston blog, Mike Andrews

To trade prospects or to not trade prospects? That is the question this time of year. You hear it on sports radio, you read opinions on blogs, you might even hear Theo Epstein chime in with his two cents on the subject. And with Saturday’s trade 9 pm, Wed Jul 28

Postgame Guest – Bill Hall – WEEI Red Sox Audio

Bill Hall with Joe & Jon after the Red Sox sweep the Angels in CA today.[0:00:00] … John are joined by Red Sox infielder Bill Hall. … [0:02:04] … of guys like Darnell McDonald are on that list today you get Josh Beckett. And a bullpen that does 9 pm, Wed Jul 28

Lucchino: Sox ‘aggressively’ approaching trade market – WEEI blog Alex Speier

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Red Sox CEO Larry Lucchino, following his team’s three-game sweep over the Angels, suggested that the Sox have positioned themselves to contend over the duration of the season. As such, he suggests that the Sox are appro 9 pm, Wed Jul 28

Lucchino: Sox aggressive in trade market – WEEI Alex Speier

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Red Sox CEO Larry Lucchino, following his team’s three-game sweep over the Angels, suggested that the Sox have positioned themselves to contend over the duration of the season. As such, he suggests that the Sox are approaching 9 pm, Wed Jul 28

Drew has ‘mild’ hamstring strain – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

One bit of news out of the clubhouse: J.D. Drew had an MRI and was diagnosed with a mild strain of his left hamstring. He’s day-to-day. Terry Francona called the news “encouraging.” That would suggest Drew will not end up… 9 pm, Wed Jul 28

Gammons: Matt White still chasing dream – MLB.com,

Matt White doesn’t need the money, but he won’t give up on the dream. Convinced he can get Major League lefties out, he’s still pitching despite sitting on a couple of billion dollars of valuable rock. 6 pm, Wed Jul 28

Pineiro scratched from start – ESPN Boston blog, ESPNBoston.com

Angels right-hander Joel Pineiro was scratched from today’s start due to a left oblique strain he suffered while warming up in the bullpen, according to the team.nnReliever Scot Shields, who has pitched in just five of the Angels’ last 20 games, made 6 pm, Wed Jul 28

Red Sox-Angels: In-game updates – Boston Herald Blog

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Stuck at work? No big deal. We’ve got your Red Sox-Angels updates right here.n–Moments before the game, the Angels scratched starter Joel Pineiro with what was announced as a left oblique strain. Pinerio was replac 6 pm, Wed Jul 28

V-Mart talks his way into Boston’s lineup – MLB.com, Ian Browne

So much for Victor Martinez’s scheduled day off on Wednesday afternoon. When the Red Sox were in the midst of their conga line victory handshakes following Tuesday night’s victory, Martinez pulled manager Terry Francona aside and told him he badly wa 6 pm, Wed Jul 28

Papelbon, Bard get day off in Anaheim – MLB.com, Ian Browne

The Red Sox had a daunting task for Wednesday afternoon. They were hoping to win the finale of their three-game series in Anaheim without their two most trusted relievers — Jonathan Papelbon and Daniel Bard. 6 pm, Wed Jul 28

Three HRs does not stir market for Lowell – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

ANAHEIM — Despite three home runs by Mike Lowell Tuesday night while on rehab assignment for Pawtucket, the trade market for him showed no increase in activity Wednesday, according to a major league source. n”All is quiet,” the source said.nnLowell 6 pm, Wed Jul 28

Manager’s Show – WEEI Red Sox Audio

Terry Francona and Jon Rish on today’s Pregame Manager’s Show, before the Red Sox finish up a long 10-day road trip with a 3:35p First Pitch in Los Angeles[0:00:00] … Thanks so much John Terry let’s start with John Lackey last that is certainly tur 4 pm, Wed Jul 28

Francona on D&H: Theo’s ‘trying his best’ – WEEI blog Jay Asser

Red Sox manager Terry Francona joined the Dale & Holley show Wednesday from Anaheim for his weekly chat. Francona said he trusts general manager Theo Epstein will do what he can to help the team before Saturday’s trade deadline.n“He&#821 4 pm, Wed Jul 28

Martinez: ‘I’ve had plenty of off-days’ – WEEI Alex Speier

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Red Sox catcher Victor Martinez had originally been scheduled to sit out of the series finale between the Sox and Angels, not only because he had missed the previous four weeks while recovering from a broken left thumb but also bec 4 pm, Wed Jul 28

Red Sox Pregame Notes: Martinez forces way into lineup – WEEI blog Alex Speier

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Red Sox catcher Victor Martinez had originally been scheduled to sit out of the series finale between the Sox and Angels, not only because he had missed the previous four weeks while recovering from a broken left thumb but als 4 pm, Wed Jul 28

Lowrie discusses his long illness – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

ANAHEIM — They say you can teach an old dog new tricks, but evidently how to operate an iPhone tape recorder isn’t one of them.nnI spent 15 minutes this morning interviewing Jed Lowrie about his long bout with mononucleosis, which I intended to 4 pm, Wed Jul 28

Angels scratch starter Pineiro – WEEI Alex Speier

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Scheduled Angels starter Joel Pineiro was scratched moments before the start of Wednesday’s game between the Red Sox and Halos, the finale of a three-game set. The right-hander suffered a left oblique strain while warming up. In hi 4 pm, Wed Jul 28

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

Middle of the 1st: Red Sox 0, Angels 0 It started out pretty well as Scutaro singled and took second on a wild pitch. But McDonald struck out, Youkilis lined to third and Ortiz fanned looking. Top of the 1st:… 4 pm, Wed Jul 28

Terry Francona, Red Sox Manager – WEEI Red Sox Audio

Terry talked about the string of strong performances by the starting pitching, the workload of the pitching staff at this point in the season, the update on all of the injuries to the Sox, how the media has been dealing with Jacoby Ellsbury, what is 2 pm, Wed Jul 28

Sox lineups: Patterson, McDonald in OF – WEEI Alex Speier

The Red Sox lineup is out for their Wednesday afternoon game vs. the Angeles in Anaheim. With J.D. Drew’s hamstring an issue, the outfield will consist of Jeremy Hermida, Eric Patterson and Darnell McDonald. Josh Beckett gets the start for the Sox, m 2 pm, Wed Jul 28

Red Sox vs. Angels matchups, 7/28 – WEEI blog Sam Dykstra

The Red Sox will look to close out what could have been a very difficult West Coast trip when they go for a rare road sweep of the Angels Wednesday night. Heading into the three-game set with the Halos, the Sox were 3-4 on the trip and thanks to thos 2 pm, Wed Jul 28

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

Here’s the lineup as the Red Sox look to sweep the Angels in Anaheim today: n1. Marco Scutaro, SSn2. Darnell McDonald, RFn3. Kevin Youkilis, 1Bn4. David Ortiz, DHn5. Victor Martinez, Cn6. Adrian Beltre, 3Bn7. Jeremy Hermida, LFn8. Bill Hall, 2Bn9. Er 2 pm, Wed Jul 28

V-Mart back in lineup for finale – Boston Herald Blog

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The plan, initially, was for Victor Martinez to play the first two games of this series at Angel Stadium, then sit out the finale. But after last night’s 4-2 victory, Martinez told manager Terry Francona that there was n 2 pm, Wed Jul 28

Cry for relief – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Terry Francona said the Sox would not use Daniel Bard or Jonathan Papelbon today. So the Sox will need the nine innings from Josh Beckett or 15 runs…. 2 pm, Wed Jul 28

Game 102: Red Sox at Angels – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

It’s the final game of the series and the road trip. Here are the lineups: RED SOX (57-44) Scutaro SS McDonald RF Youkilis 1B Ortiz DH Martinez C Beltre 3B Hermida LF Hall 2B Patterson CF Pitching: RHP Josh Beckett… 1 pm, Wed Jul 28

Has steroids ruined baseball’s magical numbers? – Globe 10.0

1 pm, Wed Jul 28

Noontime live chat with Lou Merloni – WEEI blog Rob Bradford

Join WEEI’s Lou Merloni as he talks all things Red Sox, including what the team might do prior to Saturday’s trade deadline. To participate in the live chat, which starts at noon, click below:nMerloni Live Chat 10 am, Wed Jul 28

Noontime live chat with Lou Merloni – WEEI Rob Bradford

Join WEEI’s Lou Merloni as he talks all things Red Sox, including what the team might do prior to Saturday’s trade deadline. To participate in the live chat, which starts at noon, visit the Full Count Blog by clicking here. For more Red Sox coverage 10 am, Wed Jul 28

Two for ‘Tiz – Boston Dirt Dogs blog

(Harry How / Getty Images) Sox Staying Alive in Anaheim Boston 6, Orange County 3 | Sox Regain PunchOld Buch Gets Back on Track: 7 Ks, 7 Inn., 1 RunDavid’s Swinging Like It’s a Home Run Derby ShowYouk Sends… 9 am, Wed Jul 28

Simply Angelack – Boston Dirt Dogs blog

Homecoming king steps up on the road. 9 am, Wed Jul 28

Schilling on D&C: Lackey’s reaction to boos surprising – WEEI blog Jerry Spar

Former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling joined the Dennis & Callahan show Wednesday morning to discuss his video game company’s controversial move to Rhode Island. Schilling also weighed in on the Red Sox, saying of the Sox at the trade deadl 9 am, Wed Jul 28

For Sox, the real Lackey appears in his former park – WEEI Alex Speier

ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Red Sox paid John Lackey top-of-the-rotation money this offseason. Now, it appears that he is ready to earn it. 7 am, Wed Jul 28