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That's Our Boy

Papelbon 'saves' another one and serves up the MVP to Carl Crawford's catch. The President's pitch. And Jetes and J-Bay....
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A few wild swings
Playing nine innings while wondering whether Jonathan Papelbon will find his AWOL command in the second half . . . 1. Have to imagine the...
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Waiting for Teddy Williams
It's a moment Major League Baseball has been trying to recapture for a decade. Instead, they ended up insulting Stan Musial at the All-Star Game.
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Keep up with Daisuke Matsuzaka, Hideki Okajima, and the rest of the Sox with go-redsox.com, our Japanese language Red Sox blog.

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Challenge other fans to a one-on-one debate in our new Slugfest forum, where fans go head to head in a structured debate environment and readers vote on a winner. (Powered by trufan)

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Globe 10.0 is back!

Globe 10.0 is back!

Bob Ryan will square off against a fellow pundit in a fast-paced debate on 10 of the most pertinent local sports questions of the week. Look for two fresh topics each weekday around lunchtime, Monday-Friday.
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David Ortiz watch

David Ortiz watch

It's no secret that Red Sox slugger David Ortiz has been mired in a season-long slump. Follow Ortiz's trials and tribulations with our day-by-day look at Big Papi's average in 2009.

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The Big East (Ross MacDonald Illustration)

The Big East

It used to be easier. It was just the Yankees and Red Sox, the Red Sox and Yankees, for a decade. But now, in the game's strongest division, three is a crowd. With perhaps the three best teams in baseball, there's a problem. At least one will not make the playoffs - that's a guarantee.
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Mazz's scouting report

Mazz's scouting report

Mazz goes around the diamond for his position-by-position Red Sox scouting report.
Comparing the Big 3

Comparing the Big 3

Compare the Sox, Rays, and Yankees in countless ways with this interactive feature.
The evolution of the AL East

The evolution of the AL East

Tracking the AL East from its inception in 1969 to the present, with standings, winning percentages, and historical data on each team.

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Check out what everyone on Twitter is saying about the Red Sox.   (Note: Content is unmoderated and may contain expletives)

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Extra bases
Wakefield was last line of defense
Red Sox fans might be frustrated by the fact that Tim Wakefield was not asked appear in his first career All-Star Game last night, but...
Red Sox midseason report card
At the unofficial midpoint of the baseball season, the Red Sox are on pace for 99 victories. Not too shabby. But how do they rate individually? Mazz hands out his midseason grades for each player.
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Sox interested in Rolen?
Are the Red Sox looking at Blue Jays third baseman Scott Rolen as a possible replacement for Mike Lowell? One report indicates they are. (7/15/2009)
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Law of averages
Just as soon as David Ortiz rights himself, it's Jason Bay whose swing and timing is failing him. The tale of two sluggers is just one of the themes in this week's mailbag. (7/3/2009)
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10 second-half story lines (AP File Photo)

10 second-half story lines

The Red Sox have the best record in the American League. But the truth is they haven't accomplished a thing. Here are Tony Massarotti's 10 story lines to watch during the second half.
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AL extends All-Star streak

Jonathan Papelbon pitched a scoreless seventh inning -- the final out coming when Carl Crawford robbed Brad Hawpe of a homer -- to get the win for the American League in the 80th All-Star game. (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)
Crawford stole the All-Star show (Reuters)
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Crawford stole the All-Star show

All-Star Games make for strange bedfellows, don’t they? How do you figure Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Carl Crawford reaching up to rob Colorado’s Brad Hawpe of a home run in the seventh inning, saving Jonathan Papelbon’s behind? (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)
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A high honor for Bay, Wakefield

Become an American citizen one week, meet the President the next. The Red Sox’ Jason Bay managed to celebrate his new citizenship with a handshake with President Obama last night as he made the rounds in the American League clubhouse at the All-Star Game. (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)
Red Sox photo quiz

Red Sox photo quiz

Take our photo quiz and see if you're an All-Star when it comes to identifying the players and scenes at Fenway.
Five Sox bests and worsts so far
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Five Sox bests and worsts so far

Tony Massarotti's five best and worst developments for the Red Sox at the All-Star break.
Midseason report card
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Midseason report card

Mazz hands out midseason marks for each Sox player, and we're looking for your grades as well.

Selig hits major topics

Commissioner Bud Selig said yesterday in his annual address to the Baseball Writers Association of America he wants to keep players on drug suspensions from playing in the minor leagues before they return. (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)

Pedro Martinez agrees to deal with Phils

Pedro Martinez is returning to the major leagues. Martinez agreed to a contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said Wednesday. (AP, 11:09 a.m.)

Wakefield all aflutter

At his first All-Star Game -- a game that just might determine home field advantage for the Red Sox in the World Series -- veteran Tim Wakefield is soaking up the experience. (Boston Globe)
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Return flight for this Jay?

One wonders when the Blue Jays’ Roy Halladay steps on the mound at Busch Stadium tonight to start the All-Star Game if it’s the mound he soon could be calling home for the foreseeable future. (Boston Globe, 7/14/09)

Prince Fielder wins Home Run Derby

With hometown sluggers Albert Pujols and Ryan Howard eliminated early, Prince Fielder won the derby Monday night with a steady power display that included a jaw-dropping drive estimated at 503 feet. (AP, 7/14/09)

Buchholz to start Friday

With starters Tim Wakefield and Josh Beckett possibly pitching in the All-Star Game, the Red Sox on Friday are giving Clay Buchholz a chance to start. (Boston Globe, 7/13/09)
Red Sox 6, Royals 0

Sox show firepower

The first half of the season ended the way it began, bristling with justified promise as Josh Beckett ruled the mound at Fenway Park. He was painting the corners yesterday en route to a three-hit shutout of the Royals. The Red Sox lead the Yankees by three games at the All-Star break. (Boston Globe, 7/13/09)
Red Sox Notebook

Pedroia puts family first

After grappling with the decision for a week, Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia announced yesterday he had withdrawn from the All-Star Game to stay in Boston and tend to his pregnant wife, Kelli. (Boston Globe, 7/13/09)
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The Second Coming of Schilling
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The Second Coming of Schilling
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Improvements to Fenway Park

Improvements to Fenway Park

Fenway Park has undergone a series of annual improvements since 2002. We take a look at the upgrades through the years, including the right field roof renovations for the 2009 season.
Fans' guide to Fenway Park

Fans' guide to Fenway Park

Everything you need to know to take in a Red Sox game at Fenway Park.

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