Daisuke Matsuzaka (Dice-K)

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 0", Weight: 185 lb.

Born: September 13, 1980 in Tokyo, Japan
High School: Yokohama (Yokohama, JP) (All Transactions)
Debut: April 5, 2007 (Age 26)   vs. KCR 7.0 IP, 6 H, 10 SO, 1 BB, 1 ER, W
Team: RedSox 2007-2012
2013 Contract Status: Free Agent (details) [*]
Service Time (01/2013): 6.000, Free Agent: 2013 [*], Agents: Scott Boras [*]
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• 6/17 Indians Baseball Insider: Dice-K gets loss in 6-3 loss to Charlotte: CHARLOTTE- The Charlotte Knights sent the Columbus Clippers packing Sunday afternoon, winning 6-3 and splitting the four-game...
• 6/16 Indians Baseball Insider: Around the Farm: June 16, 2013: Around the Farm takes a quick look at some of yesterday’s performances by Indians prospects throughout the system. The...
• 6/16 Indians Baseball Insider: Clippers joust Knights to 4-2 win: CHARLOTTE- After splitting a doubleheader Friday night against the Charlotte Knights, the Columbus Clippers snatched a win Saturday...
• 6/13 Indians Baseball Insider: Sailing with the Clippers: 6/6/13 - 6/12/13: The month of June continues to be a painful one for the Clippers who are now 32-34 after another losing week which saw the team...
• 6/12 Indians Baseball Insider: Around The Farm: June 11, 2013: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ...
• 6/11 BaseballGuys.com: When Expectations Meet Reality: Today, I’m gonna break some hearts by, as the kids are saying it, keeping it real. Just the facts today ma’am. Matt...

• 5/21 Through The Fence Baseball: The Hot Corner: Andrew Bailey, Ian Kinsler, Tumblr:   Contributors: Eliza Bayne, Jon Sender, Zach Pennington, Stephen Arenholtz, Glen Hentz The hottest topics for the week of...
• 5/8 The Baseball Haven: Matt Harvey Is Greater Than Everyone Else: To say that Matt Harvey has been impressive in his first 17 starts to his career would be an understatement: Year Age Tm W L ERA...
• 5/8 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Astros, Middlebrooks, Peavy, Rodriguez: Matt Harvey posted a game score of 97 while taking a perfect game into the seventh, striking out 12, and walking none over nine...
• 5/7 PaulLebowitz.com: The “Worst” Contracts In New York Sports History?: This New York Times article by Benjamin Hoffman has all the earmarks of the editorial edict telling him to write something and...
• 5/3 Fire Brand of the American League: The Advanced Scout – Texas RangersThe Advanced Scout munches on a barbecued brisket sandwich and analyzes the Texas Rangers...
• 5/2 Indians Baseball Insider: Sailing with the Clippers: 4/25/13 - 5/1/13: The Columbus Clippers finished their fourth week of the season capturing four wins in the six games played. The Clippers are 14-12...

• 4/29 Did The Tribe Win Last Night?: Matsuzaka’s Early Progress Appears All Wet: Many fans this spring saw the signing of Daisuke Matsuzaka and were optimistic that he could come in and help this Indians rotation....
• 4/29 Indians Baseball Insider: Around the Farm: April 28, 2013:   Around the Farm takes a quick look at some of yesterday’s performances by Indians prospects throughout the system....
• 4/28 Replacement Level Red Sox Blog: Game 25 Thread – Red Sox (17-7, 1st) vs. Astros (4/28/13): First Pitch – 1:35 PM John Lackey (0-1, 4.15) vs. Bud Norris (3-2, 4.13) Note: The Sox last swept a four game series July 7-10,...
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• 4/25 Through The Fence Baseball: Scooping the Rangers: Yu Darvish too much for Angels to handle: I remember all the speculation surrounding Yu Darvish and the possibility of him landing with the Texas Rangers. We all watched...
• 4/24 Indians Baseball Insider: Running outta starters at the Corner of Carnegie and Ontario: The Indians’ season hinges on starting pitchers’ Trevor Bauer and Carlos Carrasco. It really is that simple. With...
• 4/24 Tribe Daily: Morning Rundown: Notice - Indians Will Pay for Two-Out RBI Hit: Jimmy Haslam's company is in trouble, so the Browns are obviously effected. Not to mention, their 2013 schedule is out and the...
• 4/24 Indians Baseball Insider: Around The Farm: April 23, 2013: Tyler Naquin (Carolina, CF) - 3-5, 2 R, 2 2B, 2 RBI - Naquin's been strong all season, but tonight he took it to another...
• 4/23 Indians Baseball Insider: The State of the Rotation: After the second game of the season, fans were ready to go 162-0 this season.  A week later, everyone was ready to throw...
• 4/22 Indians Baseball Insider: Pitching, late homers give Clippers a 3-0 win: COLUMBUS- After losing three out of their last four to the Toledo Mud Hens, the Columbus Clippers were able to get a big victory...
• 4/19 Motor City Bengals: Detroit Tigers Minor League Recap 4/18/13: Tyler Collins and James Robbins Homer: AAA: Toledo 2, Columbus 0 – Top 5, Suspended This game was suspended after only four innings had been played. Top Tigers prospect...
• 4/19 Indians Baseball Insider: Around the Farm: April 18, 2013: Around the Farm takes a quick look at some of yesterday’s performances by Indians prospects throughout the system. The positions...
• 4/17 Indians Baseball Insider: Waving goodbye to Ubaldo Jimenez at the Corner of Carnegie and Ontario?: Ubaldo Jimenez has certainly become a lightning rod for the Cleveland Indians, and I'm trying to get away from the trees here...
• 4/16 WahoosOnFirst: Opposition Research: Steve Peterson Talks Boston Red Sox: The Indians’ homestand against colored footwarmers continues tonight as the Boston Red Sox come to town to kick off a three-game...
• 4/15 Red Sox Life: The secret to the success of Buchholz and Lester?: The Sox currently sit at the top of the AL East, and no one deserves more credit than Jon Lester and Clay Buchholz. You...
• 4/13 Neurotic Sports Fan: Predicting the Indians Opening Day Roster: What an off-season! The Indians made some huge splashes in free agency so we won’t have to hear the names Casey Kotchman,...
• 4/11 Indians Baseball Insider: Second Thoughts: Indians pitchers off to rough start: The good news? It’s only been eight games. Nothing is decided in eight games. The bad news? Those eight games have raised...
• 4/11 Indians Baseball Insider: Clippers bullpen shuts out Bats 5-0: LOUISVILLE, KY – The Columbus Clippers used five pitchers to secure a 5-0 shutout win over the Louisville Bats on Wednesday...
• 4/8 Did The Tribe Win Last Night?: Clippers Team Full of Pitching Potential, Young and Old: By Matthew Travis The excitement of the new season is not just contained up on the s**** of Lake Erie, but is going strong in...
• 4/8 Indians Baseball Insider: Around the Farm: April 7, 2013: Around the Farm takes a quick look at some of yesterday’s performances by Indians prospects throughout the system. The...
• 4/8 Indians Baseball Insider: Indians shutout Clippers 3-0: INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The Indianapolis Indians posted a 3-0 shutout against the Columbus Clippers on Sunday afternoon, splitting...
• 4/7 Indians Baseball Insider: Around the Farm: April 6, 2013: Dorssys Paulino (SS, Lake County Captains): 2-for-4, 1 K. Paulino was one of two Captains to record two base hits on Saturday...
• 4/5 PaulLebowitz.com: 2013 MLB Awards Predictions: American League MVP: Jose Bautista, Blue Jays If the Blue Jays are contending as they’re supposed to, they’ll be doing it...
• 4/4 Billy-Ball.com: Odd Pitching Lines from Two Former Cy Young Award Winners: Tim Lincecum and the Giants beat the Dodgers last night, 5-3. Lincecum allowed no earned runs in his five inning appearance, but...
• 4/3 Indians Baseball Insider: 2013 Columbus Clippers preview: After winning back-to-back Triple-A National Championships in 2010 and 2011, the Columbus Clippers failed to make the playoffs...
• 4/1 MLBTradeRumors: Week In Review: 3/24/13 - 3/30/13: Here's a look at the week that was here at MLBTR. The Angels traded outfielder Vernon Wells and cash to the Yankees for...

• 3/29 It's About the Money (Stupid): Game Thread and Series Preview | Yankees vs. Red Sox II: Maybe let's not let Dustin Pedroia pick up nine hits this time: The Yankees and their arch-rivals to the north, the Boston Red Sox, square off tonight in the first of three in Boston’s...
• 3/27 Indians Baseball Insider: Spring Training Game #33: White Sox 5, Indians 4: Overview Daisuke Matsuzaka pitched 5 1/3 strong innings, but the Cleveland Indians fell 5-4 to the Chicago White Sox at Camelback...
• 3/27 Indians Baseball Insider: Spring Training Game #32: A's 7, Indians 6: The Indians made a couple more moves prior to Tuesday’s game, more or less finishing off some unfinished business over...
• 3/27 Pinstripe Pundits: Division Preview: Boston Red Sox: Leading up to Opening Day, we’ve been previewing the divisional rivals the Yankees will be competing with in 2013. Today, the...
• 3/26 Indians Baseball Insider: Indians re-sign Daisuke Matsuzaka and Matt Capps to minor league deals: The Cleveland Indians have just announced that Daisuke Matsuzaka and Matt Capps have both re-signed with the...
• 3/26 MLBTradeRumors: Indians Re-Sign Matsuzaka, Capps: The Indians re-signed pitchers Daisuke Matsuzaka and Matt Capps to minor league deals, according to a press release.  The pair...
• 3/25 Baseball Musings: Welcome Back: Scott Kazmir makes the Indians rotation: Kazmir pitched for the Sugar Land (Texas) Skeeters in the independent Atlantic League...
• 3/25 MLBTradeRumors: Indians Release Matt Capps: The Indians released reliever Matt Capps, according to a tweet from the team.  The move enables them to avoid paying a $100K...
• 3/25 MLB Injury News: Indians' Chris Perez should be ready for Opening Day: The Indians may have lost a pitcher when they released Daisuke Matsuzaka, but they should be getting another pitcher back soon....
• 3/25 MLB Injury News: Bye, bye Dice-K; Indian release Japanese pitcher: Daisuke Matsuzaka's bid to bounce back from injuries and poor performances may be over.  The Cleveland Indians released...
• 3/25 RoxPile: Colorado Rockies Entertain…with Roster and Commercial: Dear RoxPile faithful: Another day, another deal for Dealin’ Danny eh? I promised myself that I wouldn’t write another...
• 3/25 Indians Baseball Insider: Indians release Daisuke Matsuzaka from minor league deal: In an unexpected move, the Cleveland Indians announced today that they have released right-handed starter Daisuke Matsuzaka...
• 3/24 MLBTradeRumors: Indians Release Daisuke Matsuzaka: The Indians report (on Twitter) that they have released pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka. Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer...
• 3/22 Did The Tribe Win Last Night?: Tribe Rotation in Much Better Shape Than a Year Ago: By Craig Gifford Last season Cleveland’s starting pitching rotation was one of the worst in baseball. As spring training...
• 3/22 Indians Baseball Insider: Spring Training Notebook: Roster takes shape: There’s less than a week and a half left until the Cleveland Indians open up the 2013 regular season, and it seems as if...
• 3/18 MLBTradeRumors: Transaction Retrospection: The Ubaldo Jimenez Trade: The Indians have overhauled their roster via free agency this season, adding the likes of Nick Swisher, Michael Bourn, Brett...
• 3/18 Indians Baseball Insider: Indians announce Matsuzaka, Capps won't make team: Before people even had a chance to recover from their St. Patrick's Day hangovers, the Indians were hard at work once again trimming...
• 3/18 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Theriot, Carpenter, Yankees: The Indians have told Daisuke Matsuzaka and Matt Capps that they'd like to keep them in the organization, Paul Hoynes of the...
• 3/17 MLBTradeRumors: AL Notes: Rays, Dice-K, Indians, Red Sox, Boesch: Gary Shelton of the Tampa Bay Times expressed concern the Rays don't have enough power in their lineup to compete over the long...
• 3/16 MLBTradeRumors: AL Notes: Royals, Happ, Matsuzaka, Longoria: The Royals will approach their upcoming roster decisions with the goal of preserving "inventory," Bob Dutton of the Kansas City...
• 3/13 MLBTradeRumors: Veterans On Minors Deals In Line For $100K Bonus: To entice veterans into signing minor league contracts, teams will often dangle opt-out clauses. These clauses allow players to...
• 3/13 PaulLebowitz.com: Keys to 2013: Cleveland Indians: Starting Pitching Key: Ubaldo Jimenez Usually when there’s a big trade of youth for an established veteran the trade can be...
• 3/12 BoSox Injection: Young Pitching Depth Could Be Key To Red Sox Success In 2013: Pitching has been the biggest problem for the Red Sox in recent years. Nobody can deny or argue with that, as the Red Sox have...
• 3/12 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason In Review: Cleveland Indians: The Indians spent aggressively on free agents, hired a big-name manager and completed a major trade. Chris Antonetti’s third...
• 3/11 Indians Baseball Insider: 2013 Spring Training Game #19: Angels 0, Indians 0: Scott Kazmir’s resume for the Indians’ starting rotation just got longer as the left-hander only allowed three hits...
• 3/11 Baseball News Source: Indians News and Notes: Scott Kazmir Tosses Four Scoreless Innings: Scott Kazmir has not pitched in the big leagues since 2011  when the Los Angeles Angels released him. Kazmir  is doing everything...
• 3/11 Indians Baseball Insider: IBI Power Poll: Who is the fifth starter breaking camp?: The top four spots in the Cleveland Indians rotations are set after Tribe manager Terry Francona named Zach McAllister as...
• 3/10 MLBTradeRumors: AL Notes: Ryan, Porcello, Happ, Indians: Rangers CEO Nolan Ryan had dinner with prin**** owners Ray Davis and Bob Simpson Friday night to discuss his future role with...
• 3/10 Indians Baseball Insider: Four Down, One to Go: It’s hard to believe this is the halfway point of the 2013 spring training schedule. Normally the Cactus League is just...
• 3/10 Did The Tribe Win Last Night?: AL Preview: Free Spending Edition: With Spring Training underway throughout baseball, we will take a look at the offseason moves made by the other American League...
• 3/8 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Padres, Marmol, Tigers: Teams hoping to trade for Chase Headley will have to wait -- at least for a few months. Padres general manager Josh Byrnes told...
• 3/8 Did The Tribe Win Last Night?: Indians Bargain Bin Shopping May Pay Off: By Craig Gifford The Cleveland Indians certainly did some big-time shopping this winter. Their additions of Nick Swisher and...
• 3/7 MLBTradeRumors: AL Central Notes: Tigers, Sale, Indians, Morneau: Here's the latest from around the AL Central... Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski admitted to reporters (including Lynn Henning of...
• 3/6 Sultan of Squat: 2013 AL Central Preview: Greetings loyal subjects. Spring is upon us. Here in the Palace, I have been prepping for the start of the 2013 MLB season. On...
• 3/6 The Baseball Haven: 2013 Nerdy Baseball Stat Projections: Pitchers: Baseball nerds are looking at all kinds of statistics that weren’t listed on the back of a baseball card when we were growing...
• 3/6 Billy-Ball.com: Nine to Know: “He said he felt a pop,” and other things baseball fans don’t want to hear: Yesterday, Mark Teixeira injured his wrist while working out with the WBC United States team in Arizona. And Yankees GM Brian...
• 3/6 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason In Review: Boston Red Sox: The Red Sox turned to the free agent market to address their various needs this winter, spending well over $100MM.  Major League...
• 3/5 Neurotic Sports Fan: Predicting the Indians Opening Day Roster: What an off-season! The Indians made some huge splashes in free agency so we won’t have to hear the names Casey Kotchman,...
• 3/5 Swingin' A's: The Hard Times of Hideki Okajima: You’ll have to excuse Hideki Okajima if he’s even the slightest bit perturbed about his time thus far in the Majors....
• 3/4 Indians Baseball Insider: 2013 Spring Training Game #12: Indians 13, Cubs 5: Overview Now that’s more like it. The Cleveland Indians snapped a two-game losing streak and got back to their winning...
• 3/4 Indians Baseball Insider: IBI Digest: 2/24/13-3/2/13: Spring Training games are underway, the Top 60 prospects countdown is still going strong, and the calendar has turned to March. Sure,...
• 3/4 Indians Baseball Insider: 2013 Spring Training Game #8: Rangers 10, Indians 0: Overview The Cleveland Indians’ 5-0 start to Spring Training is quickly becoming a distant memory as the Tribe lost its...
• 3/4 Indians Baseball Insider: 2013 Spring Training Game #7: Mariners 5, Indians 1: Overview We saw the Indians’ five-game winning streak come to an end on Tuesday, but it looks like the Tribe may be prepared...
• 3/4 Did The Tribe Win Last Night?: Huff Is Running Out of Options in Cleveland: During Spring Training the DTTWLN staff will profile and examine the coaches and players that make up and are vying to be part...
• 3/2 Baseball Jerks: The Two Faces of the 2013 Cleveland Indians: The Indians have improved on offense. There’s no denying it. With the luck of good health, the new offense will reach above...

• 2/28 Baseball News Source: 5 Top Prospects Headed for Minors, But For How Long: Promoting a Major League-ready prospect seems like a logical move for any organization looking to win. Yet, even the most consistently...
• 2/28 Baseball News Source: Top Prospects Headed for Minors, But For How Long: Promoting a Major League-ready prospect seems like a logical move for any organization looking to win. Yet, even the most consistently...
• 2/28 Swingin' A's: There is No ‘A’ in World Baseball Classic: Late tomorrow night will mark the beginning of the 2013 edition of the World Baseball Classic.  For some, it’s a special...
• 2/28 Did The Tribe Win Last Night?: Tribe’s Success Must Start With Masterson: During Spring Training the DTTWLN staff will profile and examine the coaches and players that make up and are vying to be part...
• 2/28 Baseball News Source: Top Prospects Headed for Minors, But For How Long: Promoting a Major League-ready prospect seems like a logical move for any organization looking to win. Yet, even the most consistently...
• 2/26 Baseball News Source: Indians News: Justin Masterson Named Opening-Day Starter: Cleveland Indians  manager Terry Francona has chosen Justin Masterson to be the opening day starter against the Toronto Blue...
• 2/26 Baseball Jerks: Fantasy Baseball Rookies – Trevor Bauer: We’ve already discussed the warnings that come with relying on rookies in fantasy baseball and that effect is felt even...
• 2/25 Did The Tribe Win Last Night?: Competition for Rotation Begins with Varied Success in Split-Squad Victories: By Mike Brandyberry Sunday declared the start of the competition for the fourth and fifth rotation spots on the Indians’ starting...
• 2/24 Did The Tribe Win Last Night?: Wahoo Watch Podcast #16, February 24, 2013: On this week’s podcast Erik Pinkerman, Ronnie Tellalian and Mike Brandyberry discuss the Cleveland Indians starting rotation....
• 2/24 Baseball Jerks: Sapphire Tom’s Fantasy Pawn $ Exchange: 2013 Preview: Before the baseball season starts, and you begin scrambling to make up for your injured and inadequate players, come on down to...
• 2/19 Did The Tribe Win Last Night?: All Eyes Focused on Matsuzaka’s Newfound Health and Rotation Battle: During Spring Training the DTTWLN staff will profile and examine the coaches and players that make up and are vying to be part...
• 2/19 Did The Tribe Win Last Night?: Carrasco Healthy and Looking to Get Back Into Rotation: During Spring Training the DTTWLN staff will profile and examine the coaches and players that make up and are vying to be part...
• 2/19 MLB Dirt: AL Central Players To Watch: Dan Marino continues his trek through each division in the major leagues and giving you one player he thinks is the: Rookie to...
• 2/19 KC Kingdom: AL Central Transaction Roundup (2/1-2/15/13): Now that spring training is underway, the hot stove season has all but drawn to a close. Transactions, of course, will continue...
• 2/18 Did The Tribe Win Last Night?: Kevin Cash Adds Youth to the Indians Coaching Staff: During Spring Training the DTTWLN staff will profile and examine the coaches and players that make up and are vying to be part...
• 2/18 Call to the Pen: The Cleveland Indians Offseason: Tribe’s New Look By The Lake: The Cleveland Indians finished 2012 on a torrid 18-44 streak that cost Manny Acta his job. After a year in the ESPN booth, Terry...
• 2/17 MLBTradeRumors: Week In Review: 2/10/13 - 2/16/13: With Spring Training now in full swing, let's take a look back at the week that was here at MLBTR... Felix Hernandez officially...
• 2/17 Fire Brand of the American League: Pop a CapDaniel thinks the Red Sox might have their own Stephen Strasburg situation in 2013....
• 2/15 Crashburn Alley: Crash Bag, Vol. 41: Fleet of Foot, Absent of Neck: It is OPENING DAY! At 3 p.m. EST, Jordan Montgomery takes the mound against Liberty University and for the first time since last...
• 2/15 Fire Brand of the American League: Friday’s Links – Favorites No MoreBut they're always #1 in our hearts!...
• 2/14 Fire Brand of the American League: In Search of a Cure for My Raging Case of Lackey OptimismProcessing the hope that comes from green grass and bright sunlight on a warm Florida field. ...
• 2/13 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Indians, Yankees, Bailey: The latest links from around MLB... The Indians are getting calls on Michael Brantley and Drew Stubbs following their four-year...
• 2/13 Chicken Friars: Padres: A Sad Truth: A Good Start: Last week a short “film” went as viral as a video focused on the Padres could go viral. When I got around to watching it last...
• 2/13 Motor City Bengals: Cleveland Indians Now Biggest Threat to Detroit Tigers in AL Central: The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason as huge favorites in the American League Central. Back-to-back division titles and a...
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• 2/12 Did The Tribe Win Last Night?: Francona Actively Leading Indians in New Direction: During Spring Training the DTTWLN staff will profile and examine the coaches and players that make up and are vying to be part...
• 2/12 Billy-Ball.com: Cleveland Indians is the Bourn Identity: The Cleveland Indians have agreed to terms with center fielder Michael Bourn on a four-year, $48 million contract. Bourn hit .274...
• 2/12 PaulLebowitz.com: The Bourn Signing From All The Angles: For Michael Bourn A 4-year, $48 million contract with an option for 2017 making it possibly worth $60 million over five years...
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• 2/12 Call to the Pen: The New-Look Cleveland Indians: Monday evening, news broke that the Cleveland Indians signed outfielder Michael Bourn to a four-year deal. Cleveland, to the surprise...
• 2/11 MLB Injury News: BREAKING NEWS: Michael Bourn signs with Indians: Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4  Ken...
• 2/11 Baseball Big Bro. Proj.: Bourn Finds New Identity With Indians: Michael Bourn can finally claim to know exactly who he is again after the free agent outfielder officially signed with the...
• 2/11 The Baseball Continuum: The COMPLETE Grand World Baseball Classic Question and Answer: If you don’t want to read the WBC Q&A posts one by one, feel free to go below the jump to see the whole thing. In addition,...
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• 2/11 Billy-Ball.com: The Indians take a roll of the Dice-K: In reading the incredibly engaging Francona by Terry Francona and Dan Shaughnessy, we learn many things about the affable Francona....
• 2/11 MLB Injury News: Cleveland Indians sign right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka: The Cleveland Indians have signed right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka to a minor league contract, as reported by Jon Heyman of CBS...
• 2/11 Fire Brand of the American League: Monday’s Links – How to Lose Outfield Depth: Facepalm EditionNo really, it's that frustrating....
• 2/11 MLB Injury News: Indians rumors: Michael Bourn, Kyle Lohse on radar: While he doesn’t believe it’s likely to happen, Paul Hoynes of the Plain Dealers believe the Cleveland Indians are “well...
• 2/10 Baseball Big Bro. Proj.: Indians Add A Pair of Veterans in Giambi, Matsuzaka: The Cleveland Indians are once again in the middle of a youth movement, but that has not stopped the team from adding a pair...
• 2/10 MetsToday.com: Indians Sign Giambi, Dice-K: The Cleveland Indians have extended spring training invitations to veterans Jason Giambi and Daisuke Matsuzaka. The Giambino signs...
• 2/10 Talkin Sox with Dan: Weekend News: –There will not be a competition for the starting shortstop position in Spring Training, according to GM Ben Cherington....
• 2/10 Bleeding Yankee Blue: PRIOR, VAZQUEZ, MATSUZAKA & KATE UPTON: Let's face it, there isn't a ton of news reading about Mark Prior, Javier and Daisuke Matsuzada, but there are some good nuggets......
• 2/10 Call to the Pen: Indians Sign Matsuzaka: Looking to add depth to their rotation, the Cleveland Indians have added veteran starter Daisuke Matsuzaka on a minor league contract...
• 2/10 MLBTradeRumors: Indians To Sign Daisuke Matsuzaka: The Indians have reached agreement with Daisuke Matsuzaka on a minor league deal, according to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com (on...
• 2/6 The Baseball Continuum: The grand World Baseball Classic Question and Answer (Part 1: The Basics): The World Baseball Classic, and people’s coverage of it, is often filled with innuendo, missed information or taking hearsay...
• 2/4 MLBTradeRumors: Mets Notes: Bourn, Lyon, Matsuzaka: The Mets are nearing a deal with right-handed reliever Brandon Lyon less than a week after adding Scott Atchison and LaTroy...
• 2/4 MLB Injury News: Mets, Astros must exercise caution in evaluating Daisuke Matsuzaka: It may not have been the most watched pitch in history, but the international implications were huge.  When Daisuke Matsuzaka...
• 2/4 Call to the Pen: Daisuke Matsuzaka Could Still be an Option for the Mets: While there doesn’t appear to be an opening in the team’s current starting rotation, the New York Mets could still be looking...
• 2/3 MLBTradeRumors: East Notes: Red Sox, Kazmir, Dice-K, Cashman: Economist Andrew Zimbalist says Terry Francona's portrayal of the Red Sox ownership group in his new book gives an unfair representation...
• 2/3 mlbreports.com : MLB Teams Should Limit Their Pitchers In The WBC: Like us on Facebook here  Sunday, February 3rd, 2013 Sam Evans (Baseball Writer):    Yovani Gallardo threw the most pitches...
• 2/3 MLBTradeRumors: Cafardo On Bourn, Red Sox, Morales, Bailey, Okajima: The Yankees will face an uphill battle if they attempt to void Alex Rodriguez's contract due to his alleged ties to a Miami PED...
• 2/1 Fire Brand of the American League: Dreaming BigThree things that must happen if Boston wants a shot at winning the AL East...

• 1/31 MLBTradeRumors: NL East Notes: McCann, Phillies, Oswalt, Mets: Here's the latest from around the NL East... Though the Braves and Brian McCann have agreed to put extension talks on hold...
• 1/28 SoDo Mojo: At Bat Today: Seattle Mariners News for January 28, 2013: Rumors about a Felix Hernandez contract continue, Seattle Mariners Fan Days have started, and rumors about a prospective pitcher...
• 1/24 The Sports Provocateur: American League West Dream Rotation: Kings Felix and Jered and Their Court: Jered Weaver is the opening day starter on the staff, edging out Felix Hernandez on the strength of his past three years.  Weaver...
• 1/24 Fire Brand of the American League: Bold Predictions for 2013, Part 1 — The Pitchers: With 19 days to go before pitchers and catchers officially report, let’s pass some of the long cold winter weeks by making some...
• 1/23 Pinstripe Pundits: Dumpster Diving: Rotation Depth: We are just three weeks away from pitchers and catchers, which means this underwhelming offseason will mercifully be coming to...
• 1/18 Call to the Pen: U.S. World Baseball Classic Roster Announced: The 27-man provisional roster that will represent the United States at this year’s World Baseball Classic  was released early...
• 1/18 Lasorda's Lair: Seven Dodgers Will Parti**** in the World Baseball Classic: The provisional rosters were announced by the MLB for the World Baseball Classic, and seven Dodgers are slated to represent their...
• 1/17 MetsToday.com: Link Roundup: Scraping Together a Roster: Pitchers and Catchers report in less than a month, and the Mets still have holes to fill on their roster. They need a starting...
• 1/17 MLBTradeRumors: NL East Notes: Soriano, Nationals, Mets: Rafael Soriano recently agreed to a two-year, $28MM contract with the Nationals, obtaining the second-largest deal signed by...
• 1/17 MLB Injury News: Daisuke Matsuzaka Deciding Whether to Accept Minor League Deal: Daisuke Matsuzaka's desire to pitch in the Majors again may come down to signing a minor league contract.  No team has expressed...
• 1/15 Cubbies Crib: Obligatory Hall of Fame Post; Good Job, BBWAA: A few days ago the Baseball Writers Association of America voted for the 2013 class of Hall of Fame eligible players and, to no...
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• 1/11 Fire Brand of the American League: Friday’s Links – And Then There Were NoneOne giant goose egg....
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• 1/5 Fire Brand of the American League: John Lackey in 2013: Rebound or Bust?A brieft history on post-2007 John Lackey and what Red Sox fans can expect form him in 2013....

• 12/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: MLB | Daisuke Matsuzaka may play again in Japan: Free-agent SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (Red Sox) would like to stay in the majors and is open to signing with the San Diego Padres, but...[+] the team seems to have little interest in the 32-year-old and 'Japan may not be out of the question, depending on what type of deal he gets,' according to a report in The Boston Globe. Matsuzaka pitched eight years with the Seibu Lions before coming to Boston in 2007.
• 12/31 Chicken Friars: Padres Would Be Wise to Consider Minor League Deals for Stauffer or Moseley: Since Jason Marquis was re-signed to a 1-Year deal earlier this month, the Padres have been pretty quiet on the “Starting...
• 12/30 MLBTradeRumors: Cafardo On Upton, Red Sox, Stanton, Lohse, Myers: In today's column, Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe looks at the best big league rosters as we head into 2013.  The Nationals...
• 12/23 Tyler's Think Tank: Red Sox Additions: Staying true to their approach this offseason, the Red Sox signed Ryan Dempster for two years and $26.5 million, a carbon copy...
• 12/20 Baseball Jerks: San Diego Padres 2013 Preview: While divisional opponents like the Giants and Dodgers are looking as good as ever, the Padres have largely opted to stay out...
• 12/17 NPB Tracker: Looking at Player Movement Rules: This offseason, I’ve come across three proposals to change the rules governing player personnel. At first glance, it didn’t...
• 12/13 Baseball Big Bro. Proj.: Red Sox Reel In Ryan Dempster: With a need to upgrade their rotation, the Red Sox signed free agent Ryan Dempster on Thursday, adding another veteran arm...
• 12/9 Kings of Kauffman: (Usable) Pitching’s Getting Thin: It has begun. Zack Greinke, the lovable eccentric and part-time pitcher*, has signed his gazillion dollar deal and set the market...
• 12/9 Cubbies Crib: Cubs Were In On Brandon McCarthy; Daisuke Matsuzaka Next?: Just a week ago, I firmly believed that the Cubs front office had settled on their candidates for the starting rotation. Like...
• 12/8 Chicken Friars: Recap Of Latest Padres Chat With Bill Center: I enjoy reading through the information that the U-T’s Bill Center provides each week in a weekly chat with Padres fans....
• 12/8 Chicken Friars: Padres Apparently Showing Interest in More Starting Pitching Help: As we have documented on Chicken Friars multiple times over the last two months, the Padres have been in need of some roster upgrades...
• 12/7 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Greinke, Cubs, White Sox, Dodgers: Post-meetings links from around baseball.. Dodgers people are starting to sound a little less optimistic in their pursuit...
• 12/3 Reviewing the Brew: Doug Melvin quiets Greinke rumors, but still acknowledges a second starter for Milwaukee Brewers: Despite all the hoo-ha of Zack Greinke making a comeback with the Milwaukee Brewers, the reality of the situation has set in....

• 11/29 Baseball News Source: Red Sox Blueprint Far From Complete Addressing Needs For 2013 and Beyond: Cherington methodically implementing his plan for the Red Sox The slate remains mostly clean for Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington...
• 11/26 Halo Hangout: Jerry Dipoto’s Free Agent Shopping List for Black Friday: Happy Thanksgiving everybody and you know what that means; turkey, mashed potatoes, bread rolls, candied yams and Black Friday...
• 11/26 Chicken Friars: Dice-K Could Be Next Veteran to Take Advantage of Pitcher-Friendly Petco Park: Over the long weekend, Bill Center of the Union-Tribune discussed the Padres’ need for Starting Pitching help and mentioned...
• 11/25 MLB Injury News: Daisuke Matsuzaka Rumors: Could Padres Be a Fit?: With Yu Darvish's success this season, it's easy to forget there was another Japanese phenom who was supposed to light the Majors...
• 11/25 Chicken Friars: Daisuke Matuszaka Interested In Pitching For Padres: An interesting tidbit from Bill Center from the San Diego Union-Tribune: former Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka has interest...
• 11/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Padres | Daisuke Matsuzaka would like to join team : Free-agent SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (Red Sox) told the Japanese media that he would be interested in signing with the San Diego Padres...[+] this offseason.
• 11/24 MLBTradeRumors: Daisuke Matuszaka Interested In Pitching For Padres: The walls are coming in at spacious Petco Park this offseason, but that hasn't stopped one reclamation project pitcher from wanting...
• 11/20 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason Outlook: Boston Red Sox: The Red Sox must pursue answers at multiple positions and address needs on their pitching staff this offseason, and they should...
• 11/20 BoSox Injection: Runs Hits and Errors: Cranking Up The Rumor Mill. Reality? Bah!: In a previous life as an IT project manager I was managing a particularly challenging project, the delivery date of which was...
• 11/18 MLB Injury News: MLB Hot Stove: Injured Free Agent Update: Every site that covers baseball (and doesn't shut down during the offseason) is talking about the hot stove.  Trade rumors,...
• 11/18 mlbreports.com : Is Daisuke Matsuzaka Worth The Risk? 3 Teams That Should Roll The Dice On Him: Sunday November 18th, 2012 Jake Dal Porto: What has become of Daisuke Matsuzaka? The once highly-touted Japanese import has struggled...
• 11/17 Lasorda's Lair: Scott Boras and Ned Colletti Scheduled to Talk Turkey About Ryu Hyun-Jin Next Week: Scott Boras hosted a press conference for 40 members of the media Thursday at his Newport Beach, CA office in order to introduce...
• 11/15 Baseball News Source: Yankees and MLB Fire Sales – Failed Spending Sprees: MLB proves again how spending money does not equal winning It’s not always easy being a Yankees’ fan. Whether you...
• 11/14 BoSox Injection: Jays Pulling Trigger on Blockbuster Deal Feels So Old School Red Sox: In the end, it was irresistible – like candy in a candy store to a six year-old. You know it’s eventually gonna make...
• 11/14 Tyler's Think Tank: Harper, Trout Top Rookies: The Rookie of the Year results were announced on Monday, and there weren't too many surprises. Bryce Harper and Mike Trout,...
• 11/13 Baseball Jerks: Who is Ryu Hyun-jin and How Much is He Worth?: Ever since Korea’s national team won the gold in the 2008 Olympics and silver at the 2009 World Baseball Classic, MLB teams...
• 11/11 MLB Injury News: Dodgers Win Negotiating Rights for Ryu Hyun-Jin: The Los Angeles Dodgers and their new ownership have not been shy about spending money.  Since the new group took over the...
• 11/10 Lasorda's Lair: The Eagle Has Almost Landed-Dodgers Bid for Negotiating Rights to Ryu Hyun-Jin Accepted: Major League Baseball announced some big news as the Dodgers were officially declared the winning negotiating team for Korean...
• 11/10 PaulLebowitz.com: 2012 MLB Rookie of the Year Award Winners: Here are my picks for the Rookie of the Year in each league along with who I picked in the preseason. — American League...
• 11/9 MLBTradeRumors: AL East Notes: Blue Jays, Sanchez, Villanueva, Red Sox: The latest out of the AL East.. Free agent Anibal Sanchez is reportedly seeking $90MM over six years and that may still...
• 11/9 Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness: Report: Have the Dodgers Submitted a Bid on Korean Lefty Hyun-jin Ryu?: As we continue to worry about ongoing rumors that the Dodgers may be heavily interested in surrendering a first round pick to...
• 11/8 PaulLebowitz.com: Jason Bay and the Mets: Fact and Fiction: Like a marriage of convenience, the Mets and Jason Bay wound up together before the 2010 season because the Mets were desperate...
• 11/7 Baseball News Source: Red Sox, Ortiz Agree on 2-Year $26M Deal: David “Big Papi” Ortiz will be returning to Fenway The Boston Red Sox and veteran designated hitter David Ortiz have...
• 11/4 Tyler's Think Tank: Sox Re-Sign Ortiz: Big Papi is back with the Red Sox David Ortiz re-upped with Red Sox after signing a two year, $26 million deal that could...
• 11/4 Call to the Pen: Time For Boston Red Sox Makeover: The perennial contending Boston Red Sox are in flux. No one saw the collapse of 2011 coming at the end of that season and nobody...

• 10/28 Cubbies Crib: Chicago Cubs In Play For Shohei Otani: The Chicago Cubs need starting pitching. The Iowa Cubs need starting pitching. The Tennessee Smokies need starting pitching. The...
• 10/16 MLBTradeRumors: Central Links: Soriano, Cubs, White Sox, Mills, Royals: The Cardinals and Tigers have met three times in the World Series, tying them with Red Sox/Cardinals and Reds/Yankees as the seventh-most...
• 10/16 Fire Brand of the American League: Playing the GM Part 2: The PitchersChip examines the pitching staff, and tries to determine what Ben Cherington will do with them this offseason....
• 10/14 Feelin' Kinda Blue: Dodgers have interest in Japanese phenom Shohei Otani, acquisition unlikely: I haven't been this excited about an 18-year-old prospect since, well, Corey Seager. But Shohei Otani has a chance to be an incredible...
• 10/12 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason Outlook: San Diego Padres: The Padres will look for starting pitching this offseason as they aim to re-establish themselves as an NL West contender. Guaranteed...
• 10/11 Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness: Report: Dodgers Interested in Japanese High Schooler Shohei Otani: From MLB Trade Rumors earlier today… High school pitcher Shohei Otani, 18, is being courted by every NPB team and at least...
• 10/11 Call to the Pen: 2012 Season Review Series: Boston Red Sox: Coming off one of the most historic late-season collapses in baseball history, the Boston Red Sox faced a tough challenge in the...
• 10/7 MLBTradeRumors: AL East Notes: Jones, Red Sox, LaRoche, Blue Jays: Yesterday, the Yankees informed Andruw Jones that he will not be on the ALDS roster against the Orioles.  Jones says that he...
• 10/5 MLB Dirt: Why the Red Sox Should Beware of John Farrell: Bobby Valentine’s run as manager of the Boston Red Sox came to a merciful end yesterday afternoon. By going 69-93 (the team’s...
• 10/5 PaulLebowitz.com: Blame for Bobby Valentine’s Red Sox Failure Extends Worldwide: Bobby Valentine was fired as manager by the Boston Red Sox yesterday with approximately $2.5 million remaining on his 2-year contract....
• 10/4 PaulLebowitz.com: American League Wild Card Play-In Game Preview—Baltimore Orioles at Texas Rangers: It wasn’t until Thursday afternoon that the Orioles announced Joe Saunders as their starting pitcher. Since his acquisition...
• 10/4 BoSox Injection: Turn The Page and Burn The Book. Yanks Blow Out Sox 14-2 in Season Finale.: Like a cheap detective  novel in which all the obvious clues have been revealed and the last chapter of which is far too predictable,...
• 10/4 YankeeAnalysts.com: Yanks Crush Red Sox 14-2, Next Stop: The ALDS: “Now, the real season begins…” After the game, while speaking with Meredith Marakovits of the YES Network,...
• 10/3 High Heat Stats: Wednesday game notes (such sweet sorrow edition): @Athletics 12, Rangers 5: The turnabout’s complete. Call it comeback or collapse, the AL West is draped in gold and green....
• 10/3 My Pinstripes: Yankees Demolish Boston For 18th Division Title: 24 hours after Raul Ibanez nearly single-handedly kept the Yankees in first place, the team clinched the AL East with...
• 10/3 MLBTradeRumors: Cherington On Matsuzaka, Valentine, Pitching: It's been a busy day in Boston as we learned earlier today that the Red Sox plan to dismiss Bobby Valentine after a turbulent...
• 10/3 BoSox Injection: It’s All On The Line And The Sox Are Rolling The Dice: Who would have thought that on game 162 the Red Sox would be playing for anything meaningful, especially after falling on their...
• 10/3 It's About the Money (Stupid): Game 162 – The finale…we hope: The mission for the New York Yankees is clear. Win the last game and they win the division and the best record in the American...
• 10/3 SOX & Dawgs: Final 2012 Red Sox Travesty: After falling in extra innings last night, the Boston Red Sox will look to put a wrench in the AL East celebration plans of...
• 10/3 It's About the Money (Stupid): Stacking up the final day: It's been a while since the Yankees went down to the last day of the season with something to play for. Sure, they were involved...
• 10/3 YankeeAnalysts.com: Who To Root For On Day 162: Bud Selig wanted this. He wanted everyone glued to their TV’s, he wanted stadiums filled with fans, but most of all, he...
• 10/2 Baseball Jerks: F***ing Fantasy Baseball Thing – Week 27: The regular season is over, and I’m not even sure if any of you are playing **** fantasy baseball anymore. My team lost...
• 10/2 Baseball News Source: Orioles, Yankees Fight to the Last Day for AL East Title: A solo homer by Chris Davis was all the Orioles needed against the Rays The wacky American League East title race will be decided...
• 10/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka set for finale: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka is set to start Wednesday, Oct. 3, in the season finale against the New York Yankees. Matsuzaka...[+] will be a free agent after the season, and the team is not expected to bring him back. He has pitched just 55 times over the past four seasons, going 17-21 with a 5.42 ERA.
• 10/2 Baseball Analytics: 2012 Red Sox pitchers who have allowed at least six runs in a game: 10/1 Clay Buchholz 56 pitches: 6 hits, 3 homers, 2 walks RkPlayerDateOppRsltApp,DecIPRER 1 Clay Buchholz 2012-10-01 NYY L...
• 10/1 Fire Brand of the American League: The Advanced Scout – New York YankeesThe Advanced Scout starts storing nuts for winter and analyzes the New York Yankees...
• 10/1 The Captain's Blog: What Goes Around Comes Around as Red Sox and Yankees Meet for Last Time: By pushing back Clay Buchholz’ spot in the rotation one game in order to make room for Zach Stewart and his career ERA over...
• 10/1 YankeeAnalysts.com: What To Expect In The Final Three Games: It feels like just yesterday that the Yankees opened up this 2012 season with three consecutive losses in Tampa Bay. 159 games...

• 9/30 BoSox Injection: I Can Dream Can’t I? Stage Set For Decisive Sox/Yanks Spoiler Series.: For the Boston Red Sox and their fans there is but one path that remains to salvage a shred of redemption in an otherwise humbling...
• 9/30 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox @ New York Yankees Pitching Matchups: 10/1-10/3: Note: Pitching matchups are subject to change Monday, October 1 @ 7:05 PM Clay Buchholz, RHP (11-7, 4.22) vs CC Sabathia,...
• 9/30 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox @ New York Yankees Pitching Matchups: 10/1-10/3: Note: Pitching matchups are subject to change Monday, October 1 @ 7:05 PM Clay Buchholz, RHP (11-7, 4.22) vs CC Sabathia,...
• 9/30 Rays Colored Glasses: Rays Notes: Matt Moore, David Price, Starting to Look Back, B.J. Upton: Matt Moore finally was able to get back on track on track on Saturday, throwing 5.1 shutout innings allowing just 1 hit, and he...
• 9/29 The Baseball Page: An update to the Red Sox 40-man roster puzzle: player id matches. Leave this as is or search for "results="...
• 9/22 BoSox Banter: Stewart, Matsuzaka to make upcoming starts for Red Sox: Apparently content dropping more games and perhaps claiming a protected top 10 pick in next summer’s draft, the Boston Red...
• 9/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Plan to start Daisuke Matsuzaka in last gameThe Boston Red Sox plan to start SP Daisuke Matsuzaka in the final game of the regular season....[+] The Boston Red Sox plan to start SP Daisuke Matsuzaka in the final game of the regular season.
• 9/21 BoSox Banter: Ineffective pitching leads to more losses for Red Sox: The sparse crowds that showed up at Tropicana Field on Wednesday and Thursday were treated to a microcosm of the dismal performance...
• 9/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka to be skipped: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka will have his next turn in the rotation skipped, but manager Bobby Valentine said Matsuzaka...[+] will make another start before the end of the year.
• 9/20 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 9/20: For the first time since 1997, the Boston Red Sox will finish with a record under .500. That year they ended up at 78-84. Since...
• 9/20 BoSox Injection: Rays Turn The Beat Down Around, Take Series Finale 13-3: If ever a late season game summed up a team’s infuriatingly poor 2012 campaign, it was the Red Sox/Ray’s series finale...
• 9/20 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 9/20: For the first time since 1997, the Boston Red Sox will finish with a record under .500. That year they ended up at 78-84. Since...
• 9/20 SOX & Dawgs: Wednesday Red Sox Travesty - 9/19: After putting another damper on the playoff hopes of their opponent last night, the Boston Red Sox look to do it again tonight...
• 9/19 Baseball News Source: Dice-K’s Wednesday Night Start Could Have Been His Last: Matsuzaka might have thrown his last pitch in Boston Could we have seen the last of Daisuke Matsuzaka in a Red Sox uniform on...
• 9/19 Rays Colored Glasses: Game 149: Jeff Keppinger Leads Offensive Explosion: All to often this year, the Tampa Bay Rays have failed to put together that big inning when they had the opportunity. Today, the...
• 9/19 BoSox Banter: Tazawa emerges past Dice-K as a Red Sox find: Daisuke Matsuzaka and Junichi Tazawa hail from the same country, but they have little in common regarding their Major League Baseball...
• 9/19 BoSox Banter: Red Sox have chance to shape AL playoff picture: Showing signs of a pulse after taking the first two of a four-game series at Tropicana Field against the Tampa Bay Rays, the Boston...
• 9/19 The Cardinal Nation Blog: Will Lohse’s win rate translate into Cy Young success?: Looking at the top winning pitchers in recent seasons to evaluate one aspect of Kyle Lohse’s 2012 Cy Young Award candidacy....
• 9/19 SOX & Dawgs: Wednesday Red Sox Travesty - 9/19: After putting another damper on the playoff hopes of their opponent last night, the Boston Red Sox look to do it again tonight...
• 9/18 Baseball News Source: Lackey Continues Return from Tommy John Surgery: Lackey retired six out of eight hitters faced in a simulated game Though a rash of injuries to key names and dysfunction in the...
• 9/17 Baseball Big Bro. Proj.: Could Pirates Pick From Red Sox Scraps?: Stop me if you've heard this one before, but there are rumors that the Red Sox and Pirates are discussing possible trades...
• 9/17 Fire Brand of the American League: The Advanced Scout – Tampa Bay RaysThe Advanced Scout takes a prime barstool at Ferg's and analyzes the Tampa Bay Rays...
• 9/17 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays Pitching Matchups: 9/17-9/20: Note: Pitching matchups are subject to change Monday, September 17 @ 7:10 PM Aaron Cook, RHP (3-10, 5.18) vs Alex Cobb,...
• 9/16 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays Pitching Matchups: 9/17-9/20: Note: Pitching matchups are subject to change Monday, September 17 @ 7:10 PM Aaron Cook, RHP (3-10, 5.18) vs Alex Cobb,...
• 9/16 MLBTradeRumors: MLBTR Originals: A look back at the original reporting and analysis found on MLBTR this past week: Daniel Seco asked MLBTR readers what has...
• 9/15 MLBTradeRumors: Free Agent Stock Watch: Daisuke Matsuzaka: Six years ago this month, Daisuke Matsuzaka was the best pitcher in the world not employed by an MLB team. He dominated Nippon...
• 9/15 SOX & Dawgs: Friday Red Sox Travesty - 9/14: After going 1-5 on the six-game home stand, the Boston Red Sox take to the road for their next seven games. Tonight they'll...
• 9/14 Fire Brand of the American League: The Advanced Scout – Toronto Blue JaysThe Advanced Scout pretends his keyboard is a piano as he analyzes the Toronto Blue Jays...
• 9/14 SOX & Dawgs: Friday Red Sox Travesty - 9/14: After going 1-5 on the six-game home stand, the Boston Red Sox take to the road for their next seven games. Tonight they'll...
• 9/14 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox @ Toronto Blue Jays Pitching Matchups: 9/14-9/16: Friday, September 14 @ 7:07 PM Daisuke Matsuzaka, RHP (1-5, 7.20) vs Aaron Laffey, LHP (3-5, 4.43) TV: NESN, MLB.tv Radio:...
• 9/14 The Flagrant Fan: Game Picks - Friday: September 14, 2012: Wednesday was a fantastic picking day. Thursday was as bad as Wednesday was good. That's baseball for you. Joe Nathan...
• 9/14 BoSox Injection: Red Sox & Blue Jays Pitching Matchups Breakdown: The Red Sox begin a seven game road trip on Friday night in Toronto and it will again be a battle to see who stays out of the...
• 9/13 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox @ Toronto Blue Jays Pitching Matchups: 9/14-9/16: Friday, September 14 @ 7:07 PM Daisuke Matsuzaka, RHP (1-5, 7.20) vs Aaron Laffey, LHP (3-5, 4.43) TV: NESN, MLB.tv Radio:...
• 9/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka to remain in rotation: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka will remain in the starting rotation and start against the Toronto Blue Jays Friday, Sept....[+] 14. Manager Bobby Valentine said Matsuzaka found and fixed a mechanical flaw in his delivery.
• 9/10 MLBTradeRumors: MLB Investigating Red Sox Waiver Leaks: MLB is investigating the unusually high number of waiver wire reports related to the Red Sox, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com...
• 9/9 mlbreports.com : ATR: Ask the Reports Answers Your Baseball Questions: Strasburg, Valentine, Rolen to Cooperstown, Josh Hamilton to the Red Sox and More: Sunday September 9th, 2012 Jonathan Hacohen:  Posted every Weekend: Your top baseball questions from the past week are answered....
• 9/9 Red Sox Life: Dice May Lose Starter Slot to Alfredo: Scott Lauber reports via Twitter that Daisuke Matsuzaka (1-5, 7.20 ERA, 1.571 WHIP) might not make his next start, and Alfredo...
• 9/9 SOX & Dawgs: From Champions to Laughingstocks: On September 1, 2011 the Boston Red Sox were 83-52 that’s a .615 winning percentage and they were playing the best baseball...
• 9/9 BoSox Injection: Dice-K Rocked As Sox Fall 9-2 On Rainy Night: Last night’s game against the Blue Jays continued to break Red Sox fans’ hearts as they’ve now continued their...
• 9/9 BoSox Injection: “I’ll Take That Ball Mr. Matsuzaka. You Have My Permission To Leave.”: In a perfect world, just for one day, I dream that Batman arch-villain Bane could replace Sox GM Ben Cherington just so Red Sox...
• 9/9 SOX & Dawgs: From Champions to Laughingstocks: On September 1, 2011 the Boston Red Sox were 83-52 that’s a .615 winning percentage and they were playing the best baseball...
• 9/9 MLBTradeRumors: AL East Notes: Yankees, Epstein, Matsuzaka, Valentine: Yesterday, Jayson Stark of ESPN.com surveyed two National League executives on Robinson Cano and his value as he inches closer...
• 9/8 SOX & Dawgs: Saturday Red Sox Travesty - 9/8: After falling 7-5 last night, the Boston Red Sox will take on the Toronto Blue Jays tonight in the second game of a three-game...
• 9/8 SOX & Dawgs: Saturday Red Sox Travesty - 9/8: After falling 7-5 last night, the Boston Red Sox will take on the Toronto Blue Jays tonight in the second game of a three-game...
• 9/8 North and South of Royal Brougham: What is Hisashi Iwakuma Worth in Free Agency?: As far as results go, there have been very few pitchers who have been as successful as Hisashi Iwakuma since he became a starter....
• 9/8 PaulLebowitz.com: The Red Sox Should Just Fire Valentine Now: The Red Sox 2012 season is a washout. We all know that. More importantly, they know that. Already they’ve publicly said that...
• 9/7 BoSox Injection: Red Sox Series Preview: Blue Jays Bring More Than Baseball To Fenway: When the Blue Jays and Red Sox kick off a three-game set at Fenway Park tonight, there will be more focus and discussion on the...
• 9/7 Fire Brand of the American League: The Advanced Scout – Toronto Blue JaysThe Advanced Scout stops watching the Food Network long enough to analyze the Toronto Blue Jays...
• 9/6 SOX & Dawgs: Toronto Blue Jays @ Boston Red Sox Pitching Matchups: 9/7-9/9: Note: Pitching matchups are subject to change Friday, September 7 @ 7:10 PM Henderson Alvarez, RHP (7-12, 5.04) vs Felix...
• 9/6 SOX & Dawgs: Toronto Blue Jays @ Boston Red Sox Pitching Matchups: 9/7-9/9: Note: Pitching matchups are subject to change Friday, September 7 @ 7:10 PM Henderson Alvarez, RHP (7-12, 5.04) vs Felix...
• 9/3 T Van Poppel RC Ret Plan: Recap: Red Sox @ A’s Game 133: A’s sweep the Red Sox and extend their win streak to nine and also meaning that on September 2nd, yes September 2nd the...
• 9/3 SOX & Dawgs: Monday Red Sox Mediocrity - 9/3: At this point, there's not much we can say about the 2012 Boston Red Sox. Right now they stink worse than when your dog farts...
• 9/2 BoSox Injection: A’s Rout Red Sox Again In 6-2 Loss: This was a terrible game that concluded a terrible series for the Red Sox. Things looked bleak heading into the game with a matchup...
• 9/2 SOX & Dawgs: Sunday Red Sox Mediocrity - 9/2: The last time the Boston Red Sox were 10 games under .500, Bill Clinton was seven months into his second term as President of...
• 9/2 Call to the Pen: Hammel and Chen Key to Orioles’ Playoff Hopes: With all due respect to the A’s and White Sox, the Baltimore Orioles have been the most surprising team in baseball this year....
• 9/2 SOX & Dawgs: Sunday Red Sox Mediocrity - 9/2: The last time the Boston Red Sox were 10 games under .500, Bill Clinton was seven months into his second term as President of...
• 9/1 BoSox Injection: What To Do With Bard and Aceves. A Tale of Two Pitchers.: Both Daniel Bard and Alfredo Aceves have had two of the most bizarre seasons of any Red Sox pitcher in recent memory and for two...

• 8/31 Swingin' A's: A’s Look To Continue Hot Streak Against Boston: The Oakland Athletics (73-57) are red hot.  The Boston Red Sox (62-70) are not.  In August, the Athletics are 17-10, they are...
• 8/31 MLBTradeRumors: Stark On Clemens, Dodgers, Red Sox, Mauer: In his latest column, ESPN.com's Jayson Stark writes that Astros players have told their friends on other teams that they already...
• 8/31 Fire Brand of the American League: The Advanced Scout – Oakland AthleticsThe Advanced Scout mainlines caffeine as he analyzes the Oakland Athletics...
• 8/31 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox @ Oakland Athletics Pitching Matchups: 8/31-9/2: Note: Pitching matchups are subject to change Friday, August 31 @ 10:05 PM Aaron Cook, RHP (3-7, 4.76) vs  Brandon ...
• 8/31 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox @ Oakland Athletics Pitching Matchups: 8/31-9/2: Note: Pitching matchups are subject to change Friday, August 31 @ 10:05 PM Aaron Cook, RHP (3-7, 4.76) vs  Brandon ...
• 8/30 Baseball News Source: Red Sox Should Re-Sign David Ortiz – Should They?: Will Red Sox Plans Include David Ortiz When he is healthy, David Ortiz is hands down the best designated hitter in the game. Even...
• 8/29 SoDo Mojo: Sign Iwakuma Immediately If Not Sooner:   Hisashi Iwakuma has been sterling since escaping the bullpen prison Wedge sentenced him to at the start of the season. ...
• 8/28 Baseball News Source: Dodgers Not Done Trading – Spending: Dodgers Looking For More Pitching Seemingly operating on an unlimited budget, the Los Angeles Dodgers are evidently not content...
• 8/28 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 8/28: We all know the playoffs are probably a lost cause for our team, the 2012 Boston Red Sox. But that doesn't mean there aren't...
• 8/28 MLBTradeRumors: Daisuke Matsuzaka On Waivers: The Red Sox recently placed right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka on revocable waivers, ESPN.com's Buster Olney reports (Twitter links)....
• 8/27 Baseball News Source: AL Recaps – Daisuke Matsuzaka Leads Boston over Kansas City: Kansas City 1 – Boston 5 - Daisuke Matsuzaka pitched seven strong innings, striking out six, walking to and allowing five...
• 8/27 Baseball News Source: Red Sox Place Ortiz Back on DL: Has Ortiz Played his Last Game With Boston The Red Sox placed slugger David Ortiz on the 15 day disabled list and recalled Ryan...
• 8/27 BoSox Injection: Dice-K Dazzles in Red Sox 5-1 Victory: In what was being termed as possibly one of his last starts at home in a Red Sox uniform, Daisuke Matsuzaka turned back the clock...
• 8/27 SOX & Dawgs: Monday Red Sox Mediocrity - 8/27: After winning 8-6 yesterday, the Boston Red Sox look to finish up the homestand with a series win this afternoon in the finale...
• 8/27 Baseball Musings: Dice-K in Control: Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches a very nice game in his return to action as the Red Sox beat the Royals 5-1. Matsuzaka walked two and...
• 8/27 SOX & Dawgs: Monday Red Sox Mediocrity - 8/27: After winning 8-6 yesterday, the Boston Red Sox look to finish up the homestand with a series win this afternoon in the finale...
• 8/27 YankeeAnalysts.com: Ben Cherington Is A Man Amongst Boys: Sometimes it’s hard to praise the enemy, but what Ben Cherington did this weekend might live on to be one of the greatest...
• 8/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka to return: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (neck) will return from the disabled list to start against the Kansas City Royals Monday,...[+] Aug. 27. It will be his first start since his injury July 3. Matsuzaka went 1-1 with a 2.78 ERA and 21 strikeouts in five rehab starts with Triple-A Pawtucket.
• 8/26 Tyler's Think Tank: Red Sox Reshape Roster: Nearly five months into one of the most dysfunctional, frustrating and turbulent seasons in recent Red Sox memory,...
• 8/25 Fire Brand of the American League: Brave New WorldThe Red Sox make a blockbuster trade to (hopefully) bring them success in the future...
• 8/25 MLBTradeRumors: A Look At The Prospects Headed To The Red Sox: The Red Sox and Dodgers completed what is arguably the biggest trade of the MLB Trade Rumors era today, a nine-player swap featuring...
• 8/24 Call to the Pen: Deciphering the Chaos in Boston: Things in Boston haven’t gone as planned this year. In fact, things have gone exactly the opposite as planned. Entering play...
• 8/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka to rehab MondayBoston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (neck) will make another rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket Monday, Aug. 27....[+] Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (neck) will make another rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket Monday, Aug. 27.
• 8/23 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 8/22: If the Boston Red Sox even want to make a run towards the 2012 MLB Playoffs, they would need to beat the teams ahead of them...
• 8/22 BoSox Injection: Should Dice-K Replace Aaron Cook In The Red Sox Rotation?: Recently we looked at the Red Sox rotation woes and while immediate improvements are far from certain, there are options that...
• 8/22 Call to the Pen: Firing of Bob McClure Only the Start For Red Sox: With the canning of pitching coach Bob McClure, the assessment of blame for a dismal Boston Red Sox 2012 season has begun. Since...
• 8/22 BoSox Injection: Red Sox Desperate Need For Starting Pitching Reinforced By Cook’s Lousy Outing: It is guaranteed to be a hot topic well after the disappointing 2012 season comes to a close on this year’s version of the...
• 8/22 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 8/22: If the Boston Red Sox even want to make a run towards the 2012 MLB Playoffs, they would need to beat the teams ahead of them...
• 8/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka rehabs: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (neck) tossed seven scoreless innings while giving up a hit, four walks and striking out seven...[+] in his fifth rehab start with Triple-A Pawtucket Tuesday, Aug. 21. He threw 59 of his 102 pitches for strikes, and he could be activated from the disabled list to start against the Kansas City Royals Sunday, Aug. 26.
• 8/21 Tyler's Think Tank: Supporting Crawford's Call: Little more than a month after it began, Carl Crawford's season has ended Carl Crawford's season is over. Boston's...
• 8/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka will continue rehab starts: Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (neck) will make at least one more rehab start with Triple-A...[+] Pawtucket before returning to the team.
• 8/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka rehabs: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (neck) allowed five runs and five hits in 5 2/3 innings with Triple-A Pawtucket Wednesday,...[+] Aug. 15.
• 8/15 PaulLebowitz.com: Your Alternate Red Sox Universe: You’ve all heard and read about the Red Sox players running to ownership to complain about Bobby Valentine. Analysis of this...
• 8/13 Baseball News Source: Red Sox Adrian Gonzalez Rebounds Post All-Star Break: Including his numbers from 2011 and this season, Adrian Gonzalez is batting .326 with 40 home runs, 197 RBI, 81 doubles and a...
• 8/11 BoSox Injection: Welcome to The DL Mr. Middlebrooks: Name please? Ah, yes, right here, Middlebrooks. There we have it. We’ve been expecting you. Welcome to the DL Mr. Middlebrooks....
• 8/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka rehab update: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (back) allowed two runs over 4 2/3 innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket Friday,...[+] Aug. 10.
• 8/8 BoSox Injection: Taking the Red Sox away from these FAILURES: PT. 3: Blame the General Manager: We ask for a THIRD time: Who kidnapped our Red Sox? Hand me my Red Sox souvenir Giant Foam Finger, yet AGAIN! ALL of the above!...
• 8/7 BoSox Injection: Red Sox Injury Update: Ortiz, Bard & Bailey: The Red Sox are hanging around the Wild Card race and are doing so lately without the services of David Ortiz.  Big Papi went...
• 8/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka to pitch SundayBoston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (neck) will make another rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket Sunday, Aug. 5....[+] Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (neck) will make another rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket Sunday, Aug. 5.

• 7/31 BoSox Injection: Runs, Hits and Errors: The Hunter Becomes The Hunted: If we’re being realistic, the Red Sox should not be going after a blockbuster trade of any sort at the deadline in an attempt...
• 7/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka pain-free: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (neck) is scheduled to throw 75-90 pitches in his rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket Monday,...[+] July 30. Matsuzaka is pain-free and has built up his pitch count.
• 7/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka to make rehab start MondayBoston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (neck) will make a minor league rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket Monday, July 30....[+] Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (neck) will make a minor league rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket Monday, July 30.
• 7/27 The Baseball Page: 2013 Free Agency Could Be Better Focus for Boston Red Sox and not Trade Deadline: The July 31 trade deadline is just five days away and as the Boston...
• 7/26 mlbreports.com : The Interesting Case of Francisco Liriano: Twins Look to Move a Starter by the Trade Deadline: Thursday July 26th, 2012 Bryan Sheehan (MLB Writer): There is no doubt that the Minnesota Twins are going to be sellers this...
• 7/26 Tyler's Think Tank: Hamels Hauls in $144 Million: The Philadelphia Phillies, still wallowing at the bottom of the NL East nine games below .500, just locked up Cole...
• 7/16 Diamond Ring: Free Agent Pitchers Part 1: It's no secret that the Royals need pitching.  Hell, the Royals are flat out saying that they need pitching.  As the...
• 7/13 BoSox Injection: Red Sox Report Card. Second Half Homework Not Optional.: It’s inevitable that the All-Star break ushers in a mid-season gut check. The pause inevitably causes both a simultaneous...
• 7/10 SOX & Dawgs: A Look at the Red Sox First Half: we are in the 2012 Major League Baseball All-Star break, I figured it would be a good time to take a look at Boston Red Sox...
• 7/10 SOX & Dawgs: A Look at the Red Sox First Half: we are in the 2012 Major League Baseball All-Star break, I figured it would be a good time to take a look at Boston Red Sox...
• 7/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka throws before game: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (neck) threw in the outfield Sunday, July 8, as he continues to progress. 'He looked like...[+] he's more comfortable and throwing with a better motion,' manager Bobby Valentine said. 'I'll be talking to him later today about a plan of action.'
• 7/7 T Van Poppel RC Ret Plan: Recap: Red Sox @ A’s Game 81: The A’s defeated the Red Sox today 6-1. There are records that we can all remember, home runs in a season or career (and...
• 7/5 Tyler's Think Tank: Halfway Point Pitching Paces: In the wake of yesterday's games, every team in the majors has played at least 81 so far this year except for the Washington Nationals,...
• 7/5 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 7/5: I've got some good news and some bad news folks. The good news is that the Boston Red Sox didn't lose on a walkoff yesterday....
• 7/5 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 7/5: I've got some good news and some bad news folks. The good news is that the Boston Red Sox didn't lose on a walkoff yesterday....
• 7/4 BoSox Injection: Breaking Bad: Sox Lose to As 3-2 In Another Walk Off Loss: In the wake of yet another Daisuke Matsuzaka monumental meltdown, a likely trip to the DL and an offensive sleepwalk resulting...
• 7/4 BoSox Injection: Red Sox Roster Moves: Gomez & Germano Called Up, Jenks Released, Dice-K to DL: With a crucial four-game series coming up with the Yankees, the Red Sox don’t need to limp home before facing the division...
• 7/4 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 7/3: The left coast isn't proving to be to kind to the Boston Red Sox as last night it was two former members of the organization...
• 7/4 SOX & Dawgs: Evening Red Sox Delight - 7/2: After splitting the four-game set with the Seattle Mariners, the Boston Red Sox travel down the left coast to finish up their...
• 7/3 Baseball Musings: DL-K: Daisuke Matsuzaka returns to the disabled list: Matsuzaka experienced tightness in the same muscle, which stretches from the neck...
• 7/3 BoSox Injection: Dice-K’s Struggles Could Result In DL Stint While Offense Falls Silent in Red Sox Loss: Daisuke Matsuzaka‘s last start in Toronto was a great one, allowing just one earned run over 6.2 innings of work and giving...
• 7/3 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 7/3: The left coast isn't proving to be to kind to the Boston Red Sox as last night it was two former members of the organization...
• 7/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka has neck stiffness: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (neck) left his start early with neck tightness Monday, July 2, and he might require a stint...[+] on the disabled list. 'Daisuke obviously didn't have his good stuff tonight,' manager Bobby Valentine said. 'He went out with a crink in his neck, and we were hoping he was going to work through it.' Matsuzaka only faced nine hitters and allowed two home runs. He said the tightness is in the same area that caused him problems during spring training. He allowed five earned runs and four hits while walking two in one-plus inning, his shortest outing of his career.
• 7/2 SOX & Dawgs: Evening Red Sox Delight - 7/2: After splitting the four-game set with the Seattle Mariners, the Boston Red Sox travel down the left coast to finish up their...
• 7/2 BoSox Injection: The David Ortiz Dilemma: Is He Worth a Long-Term Deal?: At 36-years of age David Ortiz is having a dream season and was named as the starting DH at this year’s all-star game, his...
• 7/2 Fire Brand of the American League: The Advanced Scout – Oakland AthleticsAfter visiting Oaksterdam the Advanced Scout... uh... oh yeah, analyzes the Oakland Athletics...
• 7/2 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox @ Oakland A's Pitching Matchups: 7/2-7/4: Note: Pitching matchups are subject to change Monday, July 2 @ 10:05 PM Daisuke Matsuzaka, RHP (0-2, 4.91) vs Jarrod Parker,...
• 7/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka's command improving: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka has just four walks in 22 innings, and he has a strikeout-to-walk ratio of better than three...[+] to one. However, he's still 0-2 with a 4.90 ERA and has had trouble in the first inning of his outings. The team had changed his pre-game routine in fear that his elbow would tighten up if he was allowed too much time in between his warm-ups and the start of the game. Matsuzaka is stretching his pre-game routine out as he becomes more confident with his health. 'One of the things we decided on was he'd warm up a little earlier, take a little longer so he can go in, change his shirt, cool down a little bit and then go back out,' said assistant pitching coach Randy Niemann. 'Now he's actually going in as he does in the second inning.' Pitching coach Bob McClure has been impressed with the life of Matsuzaka's fastball. However, he's still not very efficient, averaging 17 pitches per inning. McClure is trying to get Matsuzaka to be more aggressive now that he appears to be fully healthy.
• 7/2 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox @ Oakland A's Pitching Matchups: 7/2-7/4: Note: Pitching matchups are subject to change Monday, July 2 @ 10:05 PM Daisuke Matsuzaka, RHP (0-2, 4.91) vs Jarrod Parker,...

• 6/29 Call to the Pen: Slow Starting Red Sox Have Hope: The Red Sox scored 10 runs Wednesday night. It seems as if all of the war clubs are in working order despite the never-ending...
• 6/28 BoSox Injection: The David Ortiz Dilemma: Is He Worth a Long-Term Deal?: At 38-years of age David Ortiz is having a dream season and with it being another contract year, no one should really be surprised....
• 6/28 Red Sox Maineiacs: Red Sox Links and Thoughts 6-28-12: Today's post is light on the links and heavy on the thoughts, and also includes a poll results recap.  Here goes: Another...
• 6/28 BoSox Injection: Josh Beckett Starts Saturday. Can a 6-Man Rotation Work?: The Red Sox announced that Josh Beckett will be activated from the disabled list and will start Saturday’s game in Seattle....
• 6/28 BoSox Injection: Enemy Territory: Yankees Vulnerable Without Pettitte and Sabathia: The New York Yankees have been on a tear as of late, posting the second best record in all of baseball.  They’ve been so good...
• 6/27 BoSox Injection: Better Late Than Never As Red Sox Bats Are Tardy in 5-1 Win: The Red Sox bats finally awoke from their June evening slumber and got to the Blue Jays bullpen in what turned out to be a 5-1...
• 6/26 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 6/26: After falling last night 9-6, the Boston Red Sox look to even up the series in the second game of a three-game set with the...
• 6/26 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 6/26: After falling last night 9-6, the Boston Red Sox look to even up the series in the second game of a three-game set with the...
• 6/26 BoSox Injection: Felix Doubront Shaky in Sloppy Red Sox Loss: The Red Sox lost to the Toronto Blue Jays 9-6 on Monday after a lengthy rain delay that pushed the game past the midnight hour....
• 6/25 Fire Brand of the American League: The Advanced Scout – Toronto Blue JaysAfter preparing nibbles for the Boston invasion of Buddy Cole, The Advanced Scout analyzes the Toronto Blue Jays....
• 6/25 Bus League Baseball: Projected USA 2013 World Baseball Classic Roster: Pitchers: With the announcement a couple weeks ago that Joe Torre will manage Team USA in the 2013 World Baseball Classic, I can justify...
• 6/24 SOX & Dawgs: Toronto Blue Jays @ Boston Red Sox Pitching Matchups: 6/25-6/27: Note: Pitching matchups are subject to change Monday, June 25 @ 7:10 PM Henderson Alvarez, RHP (3-6, 4.30) vs Felix Doubront,...
• 6/23 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 6/22: Don't look now folks but this "toxic" Boston Red Sox team is playing some good baseball right now. The Red Sox rallied last...
• 6/22 BoSox Injection: Serve Youth! Red Sox Upstarts Upend Miami Again 6-5:   Daniel Nava, Will Middlebrooks, Ryan Kalish. Who are these guys? Ladies and gentlemen, on Thursday night they were YOUR...
• 6/22 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 6/22: Don't look now folks but this "toxic" Boston Red Sox team is playing some good baseball right now. The Red Sox rallied last...
• 6/22 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 6/21: After winning 15-5 last night, the Boston Red Sox look to get out the brooms tonight and go for the sweep in the finale of a...
• 6/21 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 6/21: After winning 15-5 last night, the Boston Red Sox look to get out the brooms tonight and go for the sweep in the finale of a...
• 6/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka wants to remain in US: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka is set to become a free agent after the season. He wants to remain in the United States rather...[+] than returning to Japan's professional leagues. 'He wants to stay in the Major Leagues. That I know,' Matsuzaka's agent said Wednesday, June 20. 'He tried to pitch here, we really didn't know he was pitching hurt that long.'
• 6/20 High Heat Stats: Wild but Effective – the Return of Intimidation Pitchers?: Reading the title of this post, you might be asking “Haven’t there always been intimidation pitchers?”. What...
• 6/19 Fire Brand of the American League: The Advanced Scout – Miami MarlinsAfter finishing a dozen clam cakes, The Advanced Scout analyzes the Miami Marlins....
• 6/18 SOX & Dawgs: Miami Marlins @ Boston Red Sox Pitching Matchups: 6/19-6/21: Note: Pitching matchups are subject to change Tuesday, June 19 @ 7:10 PM Mark Buehrle, LHP (5-7, 3.41) vs Clay Buchholz,...
• 6/18 SOX & Dawgs: Miami Marlins @ Boston Red Sox Pitching Matchups: 6/19-6/21: Note: Pitching matchups are subject to change Tuesday, June 19 @ 7:10 PM Mark Buehrle, LHP (5-7, 3.41) vs Clay Buchholz,...
• 6/17 MLBTradeRumors: Cafardo On Youkilis, Lowrie, Manny, Red Sox: Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe asked 55 people in baseball if they'd rather have Bryce Harper or Mike Trout.  The final tally:...
• 6/16 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 6/16: When you took a look at the lineup that Dale Sveum put out for his Chicago Cubs yesterday afternoon, you had to take a second...
• 6/16 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 6/16: When you took a look at the lineup that Dale Sveum put out for his Chicago Cubs yesterday afternoon, you had to take a second...
• 6/15 Born on Third - Cubs Blog: Dempster Shuts Down Red Sox Amid Trade Rumors: Ryan Dempster is a pro, but pitching amid trade rumors swirling can’t be easy, you wouldn’t know it by watching Dempster...
• 6/15 SOX & Dawgs: Windy City Red Sox Delight - 6/15: After taking two-of-three in Miami, the Boston Red Sox head to the Windy City to finish off their six-game interleague road...
• 6/15 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox @ Chicago Cubs Pitching Matchups: 6/15-6/17: Note: Pitching matchups are subject to change Friday, June 15 @ 2:20 PM Daisuke Matsuzaka, RHP (0-1, 7.20) vs Ryan Dempster,...
• 6/15 Baseball Musings: More Hits, Fewer Runs: The Red Sox out hit the Cubs 5-4, but the Cubs win the game 3-0. Ryan Dempster pitches seven shutout innings to lower his ERA...
• 6/15 Baseball Musings: Cubs Roll Three: Daisuke Matsuzaka gives up three hits, three walks and three runs in the first two innings as the Cubs jump out to a 3-0 lead....
• 6/15 SOX & Dawgs: Windy City Red Sox Delight - 6/15: After taking two-of-three in Miami, the Boston Red Sox head to the Windy City to finish off their six-game interleague road...
• 6/15 Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: Theo Epstein’s last place teams meet in Chicago and the Red Sox play the Cubs. One of Theo’s big signings goes against...
• 6/14 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox @ Chicago Cubs Pitching Matchups: 6/15-6/17: Note: Pitching matchups are subject to change Friday, June 15 @ 2:20 PM Daisuke Matsuzaka, RHP (0-1, 7.20) vs Ryan Dempster,...
• 6/13 Fire Brand of the American League: The Impending Roster CrunchThe Red Sox may not look like they have a lot of surplus, but plenty of talent is on the way. ...
• 6/12 MLBTradeRumors: Red Sox Release Marlon Byrd: The Red Sox released Marlon Byrd, Sean McAdam of CSNNE.com reports (on Twitter). The team had designated the ACES client for...
• 6/11 PaulLebowitz.com: Soler Provides A Window Into The Future: Through Jorge Soler, I’ve gazed into the future. Not because he’s such a hot prospect and was so heavily in demand that the...
• 6/11 Roto Think Tank: A.L. FAAB Log: June 18, 2012: Hank Conger $10. Other bids: $2, $1.Conger just can't win. With Chris Iannetta and Bobby Wilson both down due to injuries,...
• 6/10 SOX & Dawgs: Sunday Red Sox Delight - 6/10: With Daniel Bard down in Triple-A trying to figure things out with his mechanics, the Boston Red Sox turned to Daisuke Matsuzaka...
• 6/10 MLBTradeRumors: AL East Notes: Yankees, Gonzalez, Red Sox: The Yankees topped the Mets last night 4-2 behind a solid showing from Phil Hughes.  Here's more on the Bombers and the AL East.. Yankees...
• 6/10 Call to the Pen: MLB Game Recaps: Washington Nationals top Boston Red Sox: Washington Nationals 4, Boston Red Sox 2 Daisuke Matsuzaka … [visit site to read more]MLB Game Recaps: Washington Nationals...
• 6/10 FanSided: Runs, Hits and Errors: When The Math Doesn't Add Up: [caption id="attachment_15022" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="I have a vision of bus rides and bad food in my future.......
• 6/10 SOX & Dawgs: Sunday Red Sox Delight - 6/10: With Daniel Bard down in Triple-A trying to figure things out with his mechanics, the Boston Red Sox turned to Daisuke Matsuzaka...
• 6/9 District On Deck: Game 57: Nationals 4, Red Sox 2: All eyes in Fenway Park on Saturday may have been on Daisuke Matsuzaka, but it … [visit site to read more]Game 57: Nationals...
• 6/9 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 6/9: After falling last night 7-4, the Boston Red Sox look to take the middle game of a three-game set this afternoon against the...
• 6/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka so-so in first start: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) made his first start of the season Saturday, June 9, against the Washington Nationals....[+] He allowed four earned runs, five hits and a walk with eight strikeouts over five innings in the loss. 'I didn't like the four runs and I didn't like the four balls to (OF Bryce Harper),' manager Bobby Valentine said. 'Other than that, I liked what I saw.'
• 6/9 Baseball Musings: Ecouraging Win, Encouraging Loss: The Nationals beat the Red Sox 4-2 to set themselves up for a chance at a sweep on Sunday. Gio Gonzalez gets the win, allowing...
• 6/9 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 6/9: After falling last night 7-4, the Boston Red Sox look to take the middle game of a three-game set this afternoon against the...
• 6/9 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 6/9: The Washington Nationals and their two young prized possessions, Stephen Strasburg and Bryce Harper, took center stage on...
• 6/9 SOX & Dawgs: Report: Marlon Byrd To Be DFA'd To Make Room For Dice-K: With Daisuke Matsuzaka returning to the Boston Red Sox rotation on Saturday, the team had to clear a roster spot for him not...
• 6/9 Baseball Musings: Good Start for Dice-K: Daisuke Matsuzaka pitched a fine first inning, retiring the side in order and striking out two. He threw 12 pitches, nine for...
• 6/9 Talkin Sox with Dan: Things to Watch For This Weekend: Stephen Strasburg, Bryce Harper and the Washington Nationals rolled into Fenway Park on Friday night and won the first game of...
• 6/9 BoSox Injection: Red Sox Roster Moves: Marlon Byrd Designated For Dice-K: With Daisuke Matsuzaka set to make his major league return on Saturday night … [visit site to read more]Red Sox Roster Moves:...
• 6/9 Fanspeak.com: The Orioles Should Put In A Claim On OF Marlon Byrd: Marlon Byrd was just designated for assignment  today as the Red Sox needed to make room for Daisuke Matsuzaka. Byrd has not...
• 6/9 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 6/9: The Washington Nationals and their two young prized possessions, Stephen Strasburg and Bryce Harper, took center stage on...
• 6/9 SOX & Dawgs: Report: Marlon Byrd To Be DFA'd To Make Room For Dice-K: With Daisuke Matsuzaka returning to the Boston Red Sox rotation on Saturday, the team had to clear a roster spot for him not...
• 6/9 Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The Cubs and Twins lead off the Day with a nice pitching match-up as Jeff Samardzija (who is no Javier Vazquez) takes on Scott...
• 6/8 Roto Think Tank: A.L. Gearing Up: June 11-17: Rising UpDaisuke Matsuzaka (8% owned last week; 16% this week)Dice-K was so far off of the radar that he wasn't even purchased...
• 6/8 MLBTradeRumors: Red Sox To Designate Marlon Byrd For Assignment: The Red Sox will designate Marlon Byrd for assignment tomorrow, reports MLB.com's Ian Browne (on Twitter). The move will clear...
• 6/8 Call to the Pen: Daisuke Matsuzaka Could Be Big Aid To Red Sox: Word out of Boston is that after a year on the sidelines with arm woes that Daisuke Matsuzaka, otherwise known as Yu Darvish before...
• 6/8 Fire Brand of the American League: The Advanced Scout – Washington NationalsThe Advanced Scout recovers from his Del's Lemonade headache and analyzes the Washington Nationals...
• 6/8 SOX & Dawgs: Washington Nationals @ Boston Red Sox Pitching Matchups: 6/8-6/10: Note: Pitching matchups are subject to change Friday, June 8 @ 7:10 PM Stephen Strasburg, RHP (6-1, 2.35) vs Felix Doubront,...
• 6/7 SOX & Dawgs: Washington Nationals @ Boston Red Sox Pitching Matchups: 6/8-6/10: Note: Pitching matchups are subject to change Friday, June 8 @ 7:10 PM Stephen Strasburg, RHP (6-1, 2.35) vs Felix Doubront,...
• 6/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka returningBoston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) is slated to come off the disabled list and start Saturday, June 9....[+] Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) is slated to come off the disabled list and start Saturday, June 9.
• 6/6 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 6/5: While the Boston Red Sox were enjoying a day off in the cold New England weather on Monday, the baseball operations people were...
• 6/5 PaulLebowitz.com: Bard Gets Joba’d…Sort Of: Say this for the Red Sox: Their handling of Daniel Bard has not followed the calamitous lead of the Yankees in their “development”...
• 6/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka reaches pitch limit early: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) allowed one run, three hits and two walks while retiring just four batters in his...[+] minor-league rehab outing Tuesday, June 5, for Triple-A Pawtucket. Matsuzaka was scheduled to throw three innings, but he reached his 40-pitch limit well early. Matsuzaka was mentioned as a possible starter Saturday, June 9, for the big club.
• 6/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka an option for rotation: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow), who will make another rehab start with Triple-A Pawtucket Tuesday, June 5, is an...[+] option to join the starting rotation to replace SP Daniel Bard.
• 6/5 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 6/5: While the Boston Red Sox were enjoying a day off in the cold New England weather on Monday, the baseball operations people were...
• 6/4 MLBTradeRumors: Red Sox Prioritizing Starting Pitching Depth: The Red Sox are prioritizing starting pitching depth leading up to the trade deadline, reports WEEI.com's Rob Bradford. Boston's...
• 6/3 MLBTradeRumors: Cafardo On Red Sox, Morneau, Broxton, Lee: The Red Sox could be in the enviable position of being both buyers and sellers at the deadline, writes Nick Cafardo of the Boston...
• 6/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka rehabs: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) gave up two runs, including a solo homer, in 5 1/3 innings with Triple-A Pawtucket...[+] Thursday, May 31. 'He's staying there, he's going to throw his bullpen there and throw again (Tuesday),' manager Bobby Valentine said. 'The reports were much better. First inning home run, up to 94, sat at 91, had a good changeup. Worked quick with men on base, there were only a couple of men on base.'

• 5/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka to pitch ThursdayBoston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) will make his next rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket Thursday, May 31....[+] Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) will make his next rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket Thursday, May 31.
• 5/29 MLBTradeRumors: 2013 Contract Issues: Boston Red Sox: The Red Sox are next in MLBTR’s 2013 Contract Issues series: Eligible For Free Agency (9) David Ortiz - Ortiz's desire...
• 5/28 High Heat Stats: Pitchers who earn their losses: A familiar television advertisement from years ago featured the actor John Houseman as pitch man for the investment firm Smith...
• 5/27 Bus League Baseball: Bus Leagues Express: May 27: Top stories Matsuzaka returns to Pawtucket with five scoreless innings: It’s been over a week since Daisuke Matsuzaka pitched...
• 5/25 Fire Brand of the American League: Cafardo Mailbag: The Juan Carlos Linares Kool-Aid Edition: The Cafardo mail bag is back! This week we discuss cutting Bobby V some slack, Clay Buchholz to the minors, and the absurd JC...
• 5/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka to rehab Saturday: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) will pitch for Triple-A Pawtucket Saturday, May 26, as he continues his rehab from...[+] Tommy John surgery. 'I've said this before. I don't want to, and I don't think I can, pitch until I'm at 100 percent physically and mentally. That's the type of patience I need to continue working with,' Matsuzaka said.
• 5/24 Call to the Pen: Yu Darvish: Behind the Numbers: The Texas Rangers invested heavily in the future of Yu Darvish when they followed up a $51.7 million posting fee (just for the...
• 5/23 Fragile Freddy's: Game 44 Recap: BOS – 011 003 010 – 6 – 13 – 0 BAL – 110 002 010 – 5 – 7 – 0 There are certain things you are never prepared to...
• 5/21 FanSided: Pain In Neck: Dice-K Shut Down: [caption id="attachment_14761" align="alignleft" width="199" caption="Apr 30, 2011; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher"]...
• 5/21 Fragile Freddy's: At The Quarter Pole: The Red Sox have reached the quarter pole of the 2012 season after a successful weekend in Philadelphia.  They now sit at...
• 5/20 Baseball Musings: Dice-K Rolls Craps: Daisuke Matsuzaka has a lingering injury: The righthander, whose minor league rehabilitation assignment was due to end on Wednesday,...
• 5/19 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 5/19: While Jonathan Papelbon and his Cinco Ocho alter-ego were hoping they would get a chance to shutdown his former Boston Red...
• 5/19 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 5/19: While Jonathan Papelbon and his Cinco Ocho alter-ego were hoping they would get a chance to shutdown his former Boston Red...
• 5/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka rehabs: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) allowed seven hits and five runs (four earned) while walking none and striking out...[+] three in his rehab start with Triple-A Pawtucket Thursday, May 17, and he threw 95 pitches. Matsuzaka felt good and had better command of his fastball but lacked control of his breaking pitches. He'll make his last rehab start Tuesday, May 22.
• 5/18 Bus League Baseball: Bus Leagues Express: May 18: Top stories Yan Gomes reaches big leagues: For the first time in ML history, a Brazilian born player will appear in a game. That...
• 5/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka not close: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) has his next rehab start Thursday, May 17, and then he'll make his final start with...[+] Triple-A Pawtucket Tuesday, May 22, but manager Bobby Valentine indicated that Matsuzaka won't be ready when his assignment ends. Valentine said the righty is still trying to find the proper delivery. 'That's why I don't think he's close,' Valentine said. 'I'm not sure he's put his elbow situation behind him yet. I don't think he totally understands where he is with his elbow, which is very important.'
• 5/16 The Baseball Page: Good signs in Boston: So, when you get a plethora of injured outfielders, a pitcher who would...
• 5/14 Fragile Freddy's: This & That - Red Sox Edition: Some stuff happening in Red Sox Nation this week besides just the games.  Let’s look around;Item: Jacoby Ellsbury moved...
• 5/14 FanSided: Red Sox Nation In Pain: BOSTON--This is the difference between Red Sox Nation in the 2000s and Red Sox Nation in the 1960s. Present-day Red Sox Nation...
• 5/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Could use six-man rotation: Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine indicated Sunday, May 13, that the team could use a six-man rotation when SP Daisuke Matsuzaka...[+] (elbow) returns from injury, but he added it wouldn't be a full-time solution. 'A full-time six-man rotation? It depends who the six are,' Valentine said. 'I guess it can work but I don't have any plans for that right now as a long-term solution. I can see it being down a couple of times though out of necessity.'
• 5/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka to make two more rehab starts: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) will make two more minor-league rehab starts for Triple-A Pawtucket before returning...[+] to the big league club. His next scheduled start is set Thursday, May 17, and then the second outing will be May 22. 'I didn't think he was as good as he should be,' manager Bobby Valentine said of Matsuzaka's latest outing Saturday, May 12. 'His mechanics weren't very good at all. But he's throwing pain-free, so that's good.'
• 5/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka worked over in rehab start: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) was drummed for five earned runs, seven hits and a walk over 5 1/3 innings in a minor-league...[+] rehab outing with Triple-A Pawtucket. He threw just 54 of his 90 pitches for strikes, and he hit two batters and allowed two home runs.
• 5/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka to rehab Saturday: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) will pitch for Triple-A Pawtucket in his latest rehab outing Saturday, May 12. Matsuzaka...[+] will be limited to 90 pitches depending on how he pitches. 'He's done everything except for stringing the innings together,' skipper Bobby Valentine said. 'He's worked on all of his pitches. He's happy with his pitches, he's happy with his velocity, his strength, his ability to field, pitch out of the stretch, windup.'
• 5/11 MLBTradeRumors: Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Hamilton, Twins, Reggie: On this date in 1998, Cubs right-hander Kerry Wood struck out 13 Diamondbacks to set the Major League record for most strikeouts...
• 5/11 FanSided: Time to See What Clay Buchholz is Made Of
• 5/11 The Captain's Blog: 再会: History of Japanese Pitcher/Batter Confrontations: A couple of weeks ago, Hiroki Kuroda and Yu Darvish staged a rare duel between Japanese-born converts from the Nippon Professional...
• 5/10 MLBTradeRumors: Make Or Break Year: Kevin Youkilis: The Red Sox are among baseball's most disappointing teams so far this season, due in part to injury. Closer Andrew Bailey, outfielders...
• 5/8 FanSided: Matsuzaka Ready To Complicate Red Sox Rotation
• 5/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches in rehab: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) pitched 4 2/3 innings for Triple-A Pawtucket Monday, May 7, in the third of his five...[+] scheduled rehab starts.
• 5/7 Tyler's Think Tank: MLB All DL Team: We're barely a month into the season, and already there are enough star players on the Disable List to fill an All-Star team. C...
• 5/6 MLBTradeRumors: Cafardo On Broxton, Phillies, Span, Orioles, White Sox: In today's column, Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe writes that Mariano Rivera is arguably the most important player in the American...
• 5/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka dealing with neck injury: Updating a previous report, Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (neck, elbow) had his start with Triple-A Pawtucket pushed back...[+] to Monday, May 7, because he's dealing with a neck issue on his left side. He is scheduled for two more minor league starts and possibly a third.
• 5/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka pushed back: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) had his next rehab start at Triple-A Pawtucket pushed back to Monday, May 7, due to...[+] rain in the forecast.

• 4/30 Red Sox Life: Waiting for Dice: Daisuke Matsuzaka might come back in mid-May? Mid-May is in two weeks!Exciting, right?Right?We don't know. If it's 2008 Dice-K,...
• 4/30 Fire Brand of the American League: Minor League Roundup 4/29In summary: Will Middlebrooks is good. ...
• 4/29 For Baseball Junkies: Harper D-Day - A Look at Some of the Most Highly Anti**** MLB Debuts: To celebrate Bryce Harper's Major League Debut, we're taking a look at some of the most highly anti**** D-Day's in baseball history. ...
• 4/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuaka fans seven in rehab start: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) allowed one run on three hits over 4 2/3 innings in a rehab start for Double-A Portland...[+] Saturday, April 28, with two walks and seven strikeouts. He threw 44 of his 74 pitches for strikes, ranging from 73 to 93 mph.
• 4/28 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 4/28: With Aaron Cook making his final start tonight for the Pawtucket Red Sox before his opt-out date on Monday, there have been...
• 4/28 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 4/28: With Aaron Cook making his final start tonight for the Pawtucket Red Sox before his opt-out date on Monday, there have been...
• 4/26 Through The Fence Baseball: Texas Rangers bats and arms off to hot start: After reaching the World Series two straight years, the Texas Rangers look like the early favorite to get there again from the...
• 4/25 i70baseball.com: Kansas City Royals Farm Report April 24Naturals stop 4-game slide at home...
• 4/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daniel Bard to start Friday: Boston Red Sox SP Daniel Bard will start Friday, April 27, and SP Aaron Cook will receive another start with Triple-A Pawtucket....[+] SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) will make his next rehab start with Double-A Portland Saturday, April 28.
• 4/24 i70baseball.com: Wilmington Rocks Matsuzaka In 7-2 Win: On **** night with penetrating winds that shattered the warmest of layered clothing, the cherry on top had the Wilmington Blue...
• 4/24 Call to the Pen: Daisuke Matsuzaka Begins Minor League Rehab Assignment: Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka made his first minor league rehab appearance last night.  Matsuzaka, who underwent...
• 4/24 Fragile Freddy's: Minor News: Monday was a busy day in the minors for the Sox and I want to note a few reasons why;- Daisuke Matsuzaka made his first rehab...
• 4/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka knocked around in rehab start: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) allowed three earned runs, six hits and no walks in four innings of a minor league...[+] rehab start with Class A Salem Monday, April 23. He served up two homers in the outing.
• 4/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka plays catchBoston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) played catch and did some long toss at the stadium Thursday, April 19....[+] Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) played catch and did some long toss at the stadium Thursday, April 19.
• 4/13 Talkin Sox with Dan: Opening Day is Tough to Beat: State of the Sox The Red Sox officially began their season a week ago yesterday. Jon Lester was out-dueled by the reigning MVP/Cy...
• 4/12 Fire Brand of the American League: Judging Red Sox ownership: It’s always easy to throw stones when things are going bad, but perhaps this might be the best time to ask if ownership...
• 4/10 Fragile Freddy's: Danny Boy: Tonight Daniel Bard will make his first regular season start since 2007 in Single A Lancaster.  Bard’s previous experience...
• 4/9 MLBTradeRumors: Red Sox Notes: Bard, Theo, Valentine, Cook: While three games isn't a great sample size, it's never too early to panic in Boston or New York.  Some items on the Red Sox...
• 4/6 The Pesky Pole: Predicting the 2012 Season: I was lucky enough to receive a very early copy of Out of the Park Baseball 13 and the first thing I did was simulate the...
• 4/5 James Smyth Broadcast: Opening Day Starters for Defending Champs: As Joe Strauss reported in the St. Louis Post Dispatch, Chris Carpenter has a bulging disc in his back and Kyle Lohse will...
• 4/5 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox Set 2012 Opening Day Roster: Here is the press release from the Boston Red Sox announcing their 2012 Opening Day roster: BOSTON, MA --The Boston Red Sox set...
• 4/5 Talkin Sox with Dan: Nine Focal Points in 2012: Alright, so I’m pretty GD excited. Opening Day (in the United States) is awesome. It’s a feeling that is tough to...
• 4/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Rookies don't generally win much in Boston: The Boston Red Sox have rookie SP Felix Doubront in their starting rotation. Since SP Al Nipper won 11 games as a rookie in 1984,...[+] only one rookie has won as many as 10 games in a season for the Red Sox, and that was SP Daisuke Matsuzaka, who went 15-12 in 2007. The last left-hander to win 10 or more games as a rookie was SP John Curtis, who went 11-8 in 1972.
• 4/4 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox Set 2012 Opening Day Roster: Here is the press release from the Boston Red Sox announcing their 2012 Opening Day roster: BOSTON, MA --The Boston Red Sox set...
• 4/4 PaulLebowitz.com: With Bailey Out, Bard May Wind Up Closing: Red Sox intended closer Andrew Bailey’s thumb surgery is set to cost him a large chunk of the season. The Red Sox didn’t...

• 3/30 Through The Fence Baseball: Aceves struggles; Red Sox yet to solidify rotation: The Boston Red Sox entered this spring with two rotation vacancies. Alfredo Aceves and Daniel Bard were the favorites going into...
• 3/23 Fragile Freddy's: The Fragile (In)Consistency: Daniel Bard has started a couple ofgames in Ft. Myers, but how manywill he start in Boston?Five years ago I wrote at great length...
• 3/22 MLBTradeRumors: AL East Notes: Cook, Red Sox, Pettitte, Orioles: Earlier today, Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine told reporters that Daisuke Matsuzaka could be back in the rotation as he recovers...
• 3/22 Talkin Sox with Dan: Your Fifth Starter Pitches Tonight: As the Red Sox enter the dog days of spring, two questions still remain for the team that totes around quite a bulky payroll:...
• 3/22 Baseball Musings: Torii Hunter Puts his Foot in his Mouth Again: Alex Remington notes this quote from Torii Hunter: Torii Hunter said the early edge will be Darvish’s, but time is on the hitters’...
• 3/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka pitchesBoston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) tossed two simulated innings and looked good Thursday, March 22....[+] Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) tossed two simulated innings and looked good Thursday, March 22.
• 3/22 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Wuertz, Oswalt, Jimenez, Matsuzaka: Earlier today Chipper Jones announced he’ll retire following the 2012 season. Here are some other updates from around the Major...
• 3/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka could return in JuneBoston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) could be on track to return on June 1, according to manager Bobby Valentine....[+] Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) could be on track to return on June 1, according to manager Bobby Valentine.
• 3/21 Talkin Sox with Dan: Bard in Limbo: According to a report from CSNNE’s Sean McAdam, Daniel Bard could be heading back to the bullpen to begin the 2012 season....
• 3/21 MLB Dirt: My 2012 Predictions: AL East: As a site we released our 2012 MLB Predictions just last week with division rankings, World Series outcome, and our top two players...
• 3/21 Fire Brand of the American League: Is Buchholz the Key?: The fact the Red Sox even got to within one game of reaching the playoffs last season was something of a miracle.  I know you...
• 3/19 The Baseball Page: Josh Gibson, Roberto Clemente and Pete Rose on This Day in BaseballJosh Gibson, Roberto Clemente and Pete Rose on This Day in Baseball...
• 3/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Manager happy with Daisuke Matsuzaka's progress: Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said Friday, March 16, that he was pleased with the progress of SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow)...[+] during a bullpen session. 'He threw 20 pitches without a hitter in there, and they were all very good,' Valentine said. 'The first seven with a hitter in there were not good. And the least eight, I thought he corrected himself nicely.' Valentine said he doesn't think it's realistic to expect Matsuzaka to pitch in a minor-league game before the team breaks camp.
• 3/11 The "Mc" Effect: MLB Injury Report: by: Drew Brown (@DruBrownESPN)As far as injuries for the Pirates go, other than A.J. Burnett, they have been fairly healthy...
• 3/9 PaulLebowitz.com: Bard or Feliz?: ESPN has a video piece wonder which converted reliever will be a better starting pitcher, Daniel Bard of the Red Sox or Neftali...
• 3/6 Bus League Baseball: Baseball America’s Two-Timers: Andruw Jones, Joe Mauer, and Bryce Harper: Baseball America released its preseason Top 100 list a few weeks ago, and while they could easily have gone the way of other outlets...
• 3/1 Baseball Musings: A Lesson: River Ave. Blues offers this insight from a discussion of Daisuke Matsuzaka and Hiroki Kuroda: When thinking a way to put this...

• 2/25 MLBTradeRumors: AL East Links: Soler, Orioles, Dice-K, Jeter, A-Rod: Red Sox ownership already spoke to the media this morning, so now let's check in the on the rest of the AL East... Orioles...
• 2/23 Through The Fence Baseball: Can the Red Sox make up for 2011?: After experiencing the most monumental regular-season collapse in 2012, despite prognostications of an eighth World Series title...
• 2/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka to use full arsenal: Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine criticized the Red Sox for not letting SP Daisuke Matsuzaka use his full arsenal of pitches...[+] last season, instead refining him to just a fastball and slider type of pitcher. Valentine would like to see Matsuzaka use his changeup some more when he returns to action this year.
• 2/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka throws bullpen: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) threw another bullpen session Monday, Feb. 20, and felt great, but manager Bobby Valentine...[+] is still being cautious with the righty. 'His arm feels good. He thinks his mechanics are way off,' Valentine said. 'He's healthy and he's on that recovery pace that all rehab guys are on. He's on a very good pace. I don't think he'll pitch in spring training.'
• 2/20 Through The Fence Baseball: Top 20 AL Rookie of the Year candidates for 2012: To be eligible for the Rookie of the Year award, a player must  have less than 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched and less than...
• 2/18 Tyler's Think Tank: Wakefield Retires: Tim Wakefield, the 45 year-old knuckleballer, retired yesterday after 19 seasons, all but two of which he spent as...
• 2/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka throwsBoston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) threw another bullpen session Monday, Feb. 13....[+] Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) threw another bullpen session Monday, Feb. 13.
• 2/13 Through The Fence Baseball: Breakdown and predictions for the 2012 Boston Red Sox: The Boston Red Sox will start the 2012 season with some very familiar faces either retired or playing for other teams. Every spring...
• 2/10 Through The Fence Baseball: Breakdown and predictions for the 2012 Boston Red Sox: The Boston Red Sox will start the 2012 season with some very familiar faces either retired or playing for other teams. Every spring...
• 2/10 Fragile Freddy's: Musing My Way Through a Friday: It has been a quiet couple of days here at FF HQ. Not a lot of baseball news to report, nothing really to add so I have been quiet.Silence...
• 2/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka on target: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) hasn't had any setbacks in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, and he is currently...[+] on schedule to return around midseason.
• 2/1 BoSox Injection: Don’t Count Out Daisuke Matsuzaka Just Yet: Reports from Alex Speier of WEEI.com stating that Daisuke Matsuzaka has thrown off of a mound for the first time since under...

• 1/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka to long toss: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) will play long toss Wednesday, Feb. 1, and throw another bullpen session Friday, Feb....[+] 3, if he doesn't have any setbacks.
• 1/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka throws: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) threw off a mound for the first time since having Tommy John surgery. Matsuzaka threw...[+] off the mound 21 times, with his first 10 tosses coming with a catcher standing in front of home plate and his last 10 being pitches with the catcher crouching behind the plate.
• 1/25 Tyler's Think Tank: My Least Favorite Red Sox: To view my list of favorite players, go here. Carl Everett-Probably the most unlikable Red Sox player in my lifetime. ...
• 1/19 Call to the Pen: Financial implications of the Yu Darvish deal: The Texas Rangers have made Yu Darvish the highest paid MLB pitcher to come out of Japan, signing him to a six-year/$60 million...
• 1/19 Fire Brand of the American League: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the 2012 Red Sox: The 2011 Red Sox in a single Picture This offseason has seen the insults, comments, questions and general malaise come from all angles....
• 1/18 PaulLebowitz.com: Darvish is Coming: Totaling up the posting fee and the reported contract for Yu Darvish, the Rangers have made a commitment of $111.7 million over...
• 1/18 MLBTradeRumors: Rangers To Sign Yu Darvish: The Rangers have agreed to sign Yu Darvish, tweets Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com. The sides are wrapping what's expected to be...
• 1/18 Talkin Sox with Dan: Wednesday’s Notes: Crawford, Ortiz, Ellsbury: Yesterday was a busy day, especially with a great deal of players around baseball avoiding arbitration and signing on with their...
• 1/18 MLBTradeRumors: Rangers Notes: Darvish, Fielder, Hamilton: It's been nearly a month since the Rangers won the bidding for Yu Darvish, which means the deadline for a deal is approaching....
• 1/15 Baseball Musings: Darvish Details: SportsDayDFW has the details of the contract offer to Yu Darvish uses Matsuzaka’s contract as a model for Yu Darvish’s....
• 1/15 MLBTradeRumors: Contract Length Biggest Hold Up In Darvish Talks: The Rangers and Yu Darvish have until this coming Tuesday to reach an agreement on a contract, and Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports...
• 1/13 Crashburn Alley: A Halfhearted Defense of the Kyle Kendrick Contract: This afternoon, as you’ve no doubt figured out by now, the Phillies have avoided arbitration with RHP Kyle Kendrick by...
• 1/12 Through The Fence Baseball: Yu Darvish an unknown? Not so fast:   Ever since the Texas Rangers were announced winners of the Yu Darvish sweepstakes, comparisons to another Japanese pitcher...
• 1/10 Through The Fence Baseball: Theo Epstein’s real value to the Chicago Cubs: It’s been nearly three months now since Theo Epstein agreed to the terms of a five-year deal that made him the new president...
• 1/10 Through The Fence Baseball: Texas Rangers Notes: Yu Darvish, Ryan Madson, Mitch Moreland:   With just nine days left until the January 18th deadline, the Texas Rangers have very little room for error when it comes...
• 1/10 Call to the Pen: Yu Darvish Rumors: Rangers Offering Darvish Dice-K Money: According to Jon Heyman, sources have told CBSSports.com that the Texas Rangers are offering Japanese starting pitcher Yu Darvish...
• 1/10 Fire Brand of the American League: Making Sense Of Ben Cherington’s Offseason: The date is September 27th. The Red Sox don’t know it, but in less than twenty-four hours they will lose 4-3 to the Baltimore...
• 1/9 MLBTradeRumors: Rangers Offering "Dice-K Money" To Darvish: The Rangers are offering "Dice-K money" to Yu Darvish, sources tell Jon Heyman of CBS Sports, and there's no evidence a deal...
• 1/6 MLBTradeRumors: Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Zambrano, Quentin, Garza: On this date in 2006, the Diamondbacks came to terms with Justin Upton after making him the first overall pick in the 2005 draft....
• 1/5 Fire Brand of the American League: The Front of the Rotation: So much of the offseason has been spent awaiting the Red Sox moves to sure up the back of the rotation with so far only Daniel...
• 1/4 Through The Fence Baseball: Significance of the Matt Garza sweepstakes:   Until Prince Fielder ultimately decides where he’ll be playing this upcoming season, his name will continue dominating...
• 1/1 Bleeding Yankee Blue: HEY TEXAS... WHAT CAN DARVISH DO FOR YU?: Being a Yankees fan born and raised in Queens, New York City and now living in Dallas, writing about the Rangers feels like...

• 12/30 Fragile Freddy's: 2011 in Review: With the nightmarish way the season ended I never really did a look back at the positive moments of 2011.  September will...
• 12/28 PaulLebowitz.com: Yankees Signing of Okajima Isn’t Flushing Money Down the Toilet: Hideki Okajima is exactly the type of signing a team in the hunt for a lefty specialist should make. The Yankees signed the former...
• 12/28 Fire Brand of the American League: The Cafardo Mailbag: Holiday Hangover Edition: On December 3rd, the day after I posted my last Cafardo mailbag, I entered into rehab with the intent of never stealing Nick’s...
• 12/28 Bus League Baseball: Prospect A-Z Day 21: Yu Darvish: Prospect A-Z returned to the Rays’ shortstop position yesterday with a look at former first overall pick Tim Beckham. He...
• 12/26 T Van Poppel RC Ret Plan: Merry Christmas San Jose! (and Iwakuma?): The big news of course is the report from Bob Nightengale of USA Today, yet strangely seemingly unconfirmed by any other source...
• 12/25 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Red Sox, Ortiz, Beltran, Orioles: Here's a look at some items out of the American League East.. Each year is a different story for the Red Sox, but the club...
• 12/25 T Van Poppel RC Ret Plan: Merry Christmas San Jose! (and Iwakuma?): The big news of course is the report from Bob Nightengale of USA Today, yet strangely seemingly unconfirmed by any other source...
• 12/24 High Heat Stats: The most valuable batters of 2011: The most valuable batter of 2011Icon SMIFollowing on from the top pitchers post, here are the top batters of 2011 using the same...
• 12/24 High Heat Stats: Do-over: The most valuable pitchers of 2011: (Thanks very much to Sky Kalkman who provided extremely useful feedback to improve my approach to this analysis.)Yesterday, I...
• 12/21 Chicken Fried Baseball: The Winner’s Curse and Yu: The next month will bring plenty of scrutiny to the Rangers over their spending for Yu Darvish. Everyone will have an opinion...
• 12/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Bobby Valentine on Daisuke Matsuzaka: Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine doesn't think SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) should rely so heavily on his fastball when...[+] he returns from Tommy John surgery next year. 'To be very truthful, watching Dice-K from afar, I felt that he tried to use his fastball too much. I felt he limited his selection of pitches from what I had seen from a few years ago - that he had become a fastball-slider pitcher, basically,' Valentine said.
• 12/21 High Heat Stats: The worst pitcher contracts in history: With the recent record posting fee paid by the Rangers for the right to negotiate with Yu Darvish, my mind keeps turning to Daisuke...
• 12/19 MLBTradeRumors: Rangers Win Bidding For Yu Darvish: If Yu Darvish plays for a Major League team in 2012, he'll be wearing a Rangers uniform. Texas won the rights to the Japanese...
• 12/19 Nolan Writin': Rangers, Blue Jays Await Word on Yu Darvish: Though they have until mid-afternoon on Tuesday to do so, the Nippon Ham Fighters are expected to announce that they have accepted...
• 12/19 Cubbies Crib: Yu Darvish Announcement Coming Tonight: After the bidding period closed on Japanese starting pitcher Yu Darvish last Wednesday, the initial thought was that the Chicago...
• 12/18 It's About the Money (Stupid): No surprises here, Yanks are not getting Darvish: This should come as no surprise: The Yanks are not going to be the high bidder on Yu Darvish. We all heard the reports that...
• 12/18 YankeeAnalysts.com: Sunday afternoon news roundup: The hot stove season has been pretty quiet so from the Yankees’ perspective (with nothing much going on since the Freddy...
• 12/18 BoSox Injection: “Darvish Disaster” Jays Could Knock Sox Off Wild Card Perch: “The high bid [for Yu Darvish] will be a posting process record according to Franz Lidz of SI.com, who hears from Japanese...
• 12/18 Bronx Baseball Daily: Rumor: Yankees “Not Getting” Yu Darvish: The Yankees played it cool this offseason in regards to their interest in Japanese starter Yu Darvish and it looks like they...
• 12/18 MLBTradeRumors: Yu Darvish Rumors: Sunday: We're likely still a couple days from receiving any official word from MLB and the Nippon-Ham Fighters on the Yu Darvish bidding...
• 12/17 MLBTradeRumors: Winning Darvish Bid Exceeds Matsuzaka's Record: It's been three full days since the posting period for Yu Darvish has closed, but we're still waiting to find out which team...
• 12/16 Yankees Daily: Rumor: Blue Jays outbid Yankees for Yu Darvish: **** This isn’t a big loss for the Yankees. Remember Daisuke Matsuzaka? He was supposed to be the savior of the Red Sox...
• 12/16 BoSox Injection: Possible No. 5 Starters for the Red Sox in 2012: Who could be joining Daniel Bard in the 2012 Red Sox' starting rotation? The Red Sox made a move this week in trading for...
• 12/16 PaulLebowitz.com: The Sixth Man in Toronto?: If the Blue Jays win the rights to negotiate with Yu Darvish and sign him, could they make a concession to what Darvish is accustomed...
• 12/15 MLBTradeRumors: The Latest On Yoenis Cespedes: With several of this offseason's top free agents off the board, we should be hearing a lot more about Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes...
• 12/15 The Biz of Baseball: Demystifying the Posting System for Japanese Players Entering MLB: Yu Darvish is the next in a line of players that have gone through the "posting system" Whether it’s been Yu Darvish,...
• 12/15 PaulLebowitz.com: Stereotypical Stupidity and Yu Darvish: If teams shied away from making a posting bid on Yu Darvish because they didn’t want to spend the money on the fee and then...
• 12/15 Baseball Musings: Waiting for Yu: I’m somewhat surprised both the Yankees and Cubs bid on Yu Darvish. Both Brian Cashman and Theo Epstein were burned a bit...
• 12/14 House of the Bluebird: Thinking About Yu: Darvish pitching for his NPB team the Hokkaido FightersI already made my case for why I think the Jays should aggressively pursue...
• 12/14 Fire Brand of the American League: Why the Red Sox (Probably) Won’t Make it Rain: If you read my link around yesterday, you probably saw Matt Kory’s piece for Over the Monster on the effect the luxury...
• 12/12 Through The Fence Baseball: Texas Rangers Notes: Yu Darvish, Prince Fielder, Roy Oswalt:   The Texas Rangers are a few days removed from the winter meetings and, to the surprise of most, didn’t make a single...
• 12/12 Fire Brand of the American League: Stretching Out Daniel Bard: This weekend Bobby Valentine spoke clearly about Daniel Bard entering 2012 spring training looking to be stretched out as a starter....
• 12/10 High Heat Stats: Amnesty: which contract would each MLB team void?: The NBA recently adopted a rule that allows each team to claim amnesty on a particular player's contract. While they still have...
• 12/9 Through The Fence Baseball: Winter meetings recap: National League winners and losers: Heading into this year’s Major League Baseball winter meetings, there seemed to be a noticeable decrease in overall interest...
• 12/8 Fragile Freddy's: Winter Meetings - AM Update: Final day of the Winter Meetings today.  The big news is hoped to be a resolution to the Albert Pujols situation, maybe...
• 12/8 Fire Brand of the American League: It Had to be Yu: Darvish to be Posted: According to Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker (with a hat tip to the incomparable Drew Silva of NBC Hardball Talk for digging it...
• 12/8 Bronx Baseball Daily: Rumor: Yu Darvish to be posted Thursday: Mark Buehrle is off the market, but Yu Darvish has finally landed on it. The 25-year-old Japanese righty will be posted tomorrow,...
• 12/8 MLBTradeRumors: Boras On Fielder, Rays, Dodgers, Damon: Agent Scott Boras held court in Dallas tonight, providing updates on his many free agent clients and entertaining reporters...
• 12/5 The Captain's Blog: Are Yanks Looking Overseas to Stay Under Budget?: Over the past few years, the Yankees have repeatedly talked about operating under a budget, but the team has always been willing...
• 12/3 MLBTradeRumors: Red Sox To Meet With Agent For Wilson And Oswalt: The Red Sox will meet with the agent for C.J. Wilson and Roy Oswalt at the winter meetings in Dallas next week, reports Michael...
• 12/2 Tyler's Think Tank: Red Sox Shopping List: The holiday season is upon us, and the Red Sox have some work to do this winter. -Another starting pitcher John Lackey will...

• 11/29 The Cardinal Nation Blog: A new Pujols-Cubs bromance with Theo?Is reported interest by the Chicago Cubs in free agent Albert Pujols a new chapter of an old story?...
• 11/25 Tyler's Think Tank: What the Red Sox should be thankful for: 1. John Lackey will miss the entire 2012 season.  Hopefully some extended time off will allow the 33 year-old to regroup...
• 11/23 Through The Fence Baseball: Red Sox 2012 preview, part III: Why Aceves is not the answer in Boston’s rotation: Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and what better way to kick off the long weekend than by talking about a group of guys who know a good...
• 11/20 Tyler's Think Tank: Papelbon Gone, Bard Should Shine: Last week Jonathan Papelbon inked a four year, $50 million deal with the Phillies after their talks in a similar deal for...
• 11/20 Fire Brand of the American League: 2011 Player Review: JD Drew: “He can play an Evans-type right field or he can play a quality center field. I think the fans in Boston are really going...
• 11/19 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox Add Three To 40-Man Roster: With the MLB Rule 5 Draft coming up on December 8th, the Boston Red Sox have added three players to their 40-man roster. Here's...
• 11/18 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox Add Three To 40-Man Roster: With the MLB Rule 5 Draft coming up on December 8th, the Boston Red Sox have added three players to their 40-man roster. Here's...
• 11/15 MLBTradeRumors: Red Sox Rumors: Ortiz, Manager, Cespedes, Darvish: Let's check in on the latest from Red Sox and new GM Ben Cherington.... David Ortiz continues to say that he'd like to return...
• 11/14 SOX & Dawgs: Is Josh Beckett Responsible For Francona's Departure From Red Sox?: Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Josh Beckett hasn't been seen in good light so far during this offseason. He was seen as one...
• 11/13 SOX & Dawgs: Is Josh Beckett Responsible For Francona's Departure From Red Sox?: Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Josh Beckett hasn't been seen in good light so far during this offseason. He was seen as one...
• 11/13 Boston Globe: The search for a few new starting pitchers: By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff The Red Sox should have their new manager in place sometime in the next 10 days. A new coaching...
• 11/12 PaulLebowitz.com: The Papelbon Aftershocks: Let’s separate the Jonathan Papelbon aftershocks by reaction and affect. — Jonathan Papelbon Papelbon has never been...
• 11/11 NY Baseball Digest: Norichika Aoki and the Mets: With it appearing more likely every day that Jose Reyes will be signing elsewhere, the discussion turns to how the Mets can...
• 11/11 NY Baseball Digest: Hideki Irabu: The Japanese Curt Flood: When former Yankees pitcher Hideki Irabu took his life this past summer the most common theme was the failure and disappointment...
• 11/8 El Maquino: TY: > 332 BC: The island city of Tyre evacuated its women and children in anti**** of  the coming onslaught of Alexander the...
• 11/7 Bronx Baseball Daily: Which Free Agent Pitcher Should the Yankees Pursue?: It seems to be the same speech out of Brian Cashman’s mouth every offseason, “pitching, pitching, pitching.” ...
• 11/7 YankeeAnalysts.com: The Yankees in terms of trade value, from worst to first: In Friday’s post I hypothesized that the Yankees will land neither C.J. Wilson nor Yu Darvish this offseason. The Yankees...
• 11/7 Through The Fence Baseball: Free at last: The top free agents:   With the baseball season officially over, it’s time for teams to immediately start working on building rosters for next...
• 11/7 NY Baseball Digest: Yanks May Prefer Darvish: You heard the reports about the Yankees opening up talks with C.J. Wilson‘s agent, Bob Garber. According to my source, however,...
• 11/1 PaulLebowitz.com: The Yu Darvish Free Agency Profile: Name: Yu Darvish — Position: Right handed pitcher. — Vital Statistics: Age-25; Height-6’5″; Weight-185....

• 10/29 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason Outlook: Boston Red Sox: Longtime GM Theo Epstein is gone and recently-appointed replacement Ben Cherington will try leading the Red Sox to their first...
• 10/26 Fire Brand of the American League: Filling Out the 2012 Rotation: Last week, I was channeling my inner Mark McGwire when I triumphantly declared that I was not going to talk about the past,...
• 10/26 PaulLebowitz.com: The Hits Keep On Coming For The Red Sox: Judging by the sti**** in his contract that says the 2015 option turns into a league minimum paycheck if he requires surgery due...
• 10/25 MLBTradeRumors: Agents Predict Darvish's Posting Fee, Contract: As of a few days ago, Nippon-Ham Fighters ace Yu Darvish was undecided about asking his team to post him as a means of moving...
• 10/23 Obstructed View: What about Yu Darvish? : Yu Darvish could be posted by his Japanese team this winter makng him available to all 30 MLB clubs. He turned 25 years old on...
• 10/22 All of Baseball: So how good was Theo Epstein?: He was hailed as a boy wonder. Theo Epstein was 28 when he took the Red Sox general manager position …Continue reading »...
• 10/22 Yankees Fans Unite: Morning Bits: Darvish, Cashman, Sabathia, Garcia: Good morning all. Here are two links, and a bunch of notes. Enjoy– — According to Anthony McCarron of the NY Daily...
• 10/21 Bronx Baseball Daily: Rumor: Yankees Unlikely to Post Big Money for Yu Darvish: Japanese phenom Yu Darvish is potentially one of the best pitchers on the free agent market this winter, but if the Yankees...
• 10/20 PaulLebowitz.com: Get Yu Darvish: I had prepared to write about how pitchers from Japan have a small margin for error and terrible history, especially when the...
• 10/18 YankeeAnalysts.com: Guest Post: An Informed Take On Yu Darvish: This is a guest post from David P. over at Yankees Source, who can be reached at @yankeesource on Twitter. He is a scout for an...
• 10/18 The Captain's Blog: And Now the Deluge: Theo’s Departure Creates Uncertainty for GM, Sox: Theo Epstein is off to fight his next curse. According to WEEI, the Red Sox boy wonder has decided that the grass is greener at...
• 10/17 BoSox Injection: Anyone Missing Daisuke Matsuzaka?: I find it odd, sitting here on this 17th day of October, wondering if the outcome of this season would have been different with...
• 10/17 YankeeAnalysts.com: Don’t Believe What You Read On Darvish: In a very interesting column on the Yankees’ offseason plans, Joel Sherman shared the following nugget about how the organization...
• 10/17 Bronx Baseball Daily: Rumor: Yankees Fans Should Expect a Quiet Winter: A lot of Yankees fans were upset this past July when they watched their team stand pat at the trade deadline. They better...
• 10/16 Fire Brand of the American League: I’ve Seen the Future: With my brain more jumbled than a Peter Gammons butt tweet, it’s hard to process the events of the past three weeks at...
• 10/16 MLBTradeRumors: Davidoff On Red Sox, CBA, Rangers, Darvish: In today's column, Ken Davidoff of Newsday tackles a number of topics including what's next for Boston.  Here are some highlights.. When...
• 10/14 YankeeAnalysts.com: Which free agent starter should the Yankees pursue, Part II: Yu Darvish edition: For Part 1 of this two-parter in which we discuss C.J. Wilson, please click here. Ah, Yu Darvish. I first wrote about Darvish...
• 10/12 NY Baseball Digest: Cashman Must Not Let Sabathia “Ponzi” the Yankees: While the New York Yankees sit home again and watch the balance of the post season like the rest of us, the biggest concern regarding...
• 10/12 YankeeAnalysts.com: And Now the Deluge: Theo’s Departure Creates Uncertainty for GM, Sox: (The following is being syndicated from The Captain’s Blog). Theo Epstein is off to fight his next curse. According to WEEI,...
• 10/12 The Captain's Blog: And Now the Deluge: Theo’s Departure Creates Uncertainty for GM, Sox: Theo Epstein is off to fight his next curse. According to WEEI, the Red Sox boy wonder has decided that the grass is greener at...
• 10/11 Fragile Freddy's: The Plan: With the Red Sox' season over and my review of the various components complete it is time to look ahead.  No one has called...
• 10/10 Bleeding Yankee Blue: WHY I'LL CONVINCE YOU ON YU: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ...
• 10/8 Fragile Freddy's: 2011 in Review - The Media: As the last piece of my 2011 in Review series I want to take a few minutes to look at the coverage of the local nine.TV –...
• 10/7 Fire Brand of the American League: A Few Thoughts on Dice-K: Matthew Kory of Over the Monster posed a very interesting, albeit incredibly unpo**** question yesterday:  Should the Red Sox...
• 10/6 Fire Brand of the American League: The Cubs are a General Managers Dream: Earlier this week, I wrote how the actions of ownership maybe a strong reason Theo Epstein wants out of Boston, but what reason...
• 10/5 Fragile Freddy's: 2011 in Review - Starting Pitchers: So we did the hitters, what say we do the disaster of a pitching staff?  With a little luck we can get through this without...
• 10/4 MLBTradeRumors: Theo Epstein And Starting Pitching: Theo Epstein was hired as GM of the Red Sox on November 25th, 2002, so he's coming up on nine years at the helm.  The fatal...

• 9/30 SOX & Dawgs: Why Francona Deserves to Stay: Well we all know the story so I will refrain from a total rehash of it here.  But before we get into Terry Francona, Red...
• 9/29 All of Baseball: Red Sox Nation and the great conspiracy: It didn’t take long. Carl Crawford somehow failed to come up with a sinking liner Wednesday night, allowing Baltimore to...
• 9/29 SOX & Dawgs: Why Francona Deserves to Stay: Well we all know the story so I will refrain from a total rehash of it here.  But before we get into Terry Francona, Red...
• 9/26 Fire Brand of the American League: April was Bad Luck, but September is Bad Planning: While I have tried to maintain my positivity it has become increasingly hard. There have been injuries and poor outings that...
• 9/23 Fire Brand of the American League: Shaughnessy’s Not Worthy: I’m not even going to sugarcoat this.  Dan Shaughnessy of the Boston Globe needs to be stopped.  Seriously.  Rarely...
• 9/22 B-R Blog: Matt Moore fans 11 Yanks in his first start: Thursday night in the Bronx, 22-year-old Matt Moore, Tampa's latest pitching phenom, struck out 11 over 5 scoreless innings...
• 9/22 MLBTradeRumors: Boston’s Starting Pitching Options: Boston’s late-season slide isn’t so shocking when you consider that Red Sox pitchers have allowed 6.5 runs per game this month....
• 9/21 Fire Brand of the American League: Is Theo to Blame for the State of the Rotation?: As the Red Sox have fallen into a deeper slump than most of us ever imagined possible, the “Chicken Little” mentality that...
• 9/19 MLBTradeRumors: How Many $100 Million Contracts?: By my count, seventeen $100MM+ contracts have been signed in free agency, making an exception to include the $103MM commitment...
• 9/17 mlbreports.com : Yu Darvish – 2012 MLB Savior?: Saturday September 17, 2011   Rob Bland (Baseball Writer – MLB reports): This offseason, there could be only two elite...
• 9/14 mlbreports.com : The Hunt for Red Sox October: September 14, 2011 Rob Bland (Baseball Writer – MLB reports): Red Sox Nation is panicking. On September 1, the Boston Red...
• 9/14 Fire Brand of the American League: Should Francona Remove Lackey from the Rotation?: Gordon Edes of ESPN Boston has seen enough, and thinks it’s time to remove John Lackey from the Red Sox rotation. “This...
• 9/9 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 9/9: For two days in a row, the Boston Red Sox have a had a chance to pick up ground on the New York Yankees thanks to the Baltimore...
• 9/5 Baseball Reality Tour: Obsessed with Yu: For Cubs fans, the 2012 Hot Stove season began about two years ago. It's actually been a bit more of the 2009-2012 hot stove season...
• 9/3 B-R Blog: Winning 15+ Games In 1st Or 2nd Season Since 1973: Which pitchers won 15 games or more during their first or second major league season since 1973? Here is the list - Rk Player...

• 8/25 Tyler's Think Tank: Counting Down the12 Greatest Red Sox Teams Since World War II: After pummeling the defending American League champs in back to back games, the Red Sox are looking in top form as they wrestled...
• 8/23 Bronx Baseball Daily: Rumors: Yankees May Target Yu Darvish This Offseason: Via Joel Sherman of the NY Post: One player the Yankees have scouted heavily is Yu Darvish. And there is strong belief...
• 8/19 Fire Brand of the American League: Guess Who’s Back???: I have a confession to make.  Every time Curly Haired Boyfriend writes and article, I have to read it.  I know that I shouldn’t,...
• 8/16 MLBTradeRumors: Unloading Carlos Zambrano: I would say the Cubs have no chance of unloading combustible righty Carlos Zambrano this offseason, but the Vernon Wells...
• 8/9 PaulLebowitz.com: Reyes’s Key Word: Recurrent: Jose Reyes hasn’t pulled his hamstring once. He’s pulled it numerous times and required surgery to repair having torn...
• 8/7 NY Baseball Digest: CC Joining the Red Sox, Evaluating Niese, Joe Torre Loves OTB, Underrated Byrdak: The Yankees and Red Sox went to battle over Mark Teixeira in the winter of 2008. Could they be headed for another one-on-one...

• 7/31 mlbreports.com : Boston Red Sox: Who is on Their Radar? Jimenez to Indians and Trade Deadline Summary: Saturday July 30, 2011 Rob Bland (Intern- MLB Reports):   With the deadline only a day away, I expect a flurry of moves in the...
• 7/31 MLBTradeRumors: Red Sox Acquire Erik Bedard In Three-Team Deal: Southpaw Erik Bedard hasn't pitched into August since 2007, but the Red Sox are hoping he can bolster their rotation for the...
• 7/29 Fire Brand of the American League: News, Notes, and Observations: Alright ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for another round of news, notes, and observation. Dustin Pedroia –...
• 7/29 PaulLebowitz.com: Hideki Irabu Could’ve Been Really Good: Harvey Araton writes about Hideki Irabu in today’s NY Times. Irabu was found dead in California yesterday from an apparent...
• 7/28 Fire Brand of the American League: Should the Sox Deal for a Starter?: This from the Boston Globe’s Nick Carfardo on the Red Sox’s need for starting pitching, and their potential trade...
• 7/27 Fragile Freddy's: Trade News: It has been a busy day around Major League Baseball, let’s catch up on some stuff;Item: Mets trade OF Carlos Beltran to Giants...
• 7/26 B-R Blog: Josh Tomlin – Part 1: Starts of 5+ Innings to Begin a Career: While researching Josh Tomlin for an upcoming post, I came across this tidbit on mlb.com: "Tomlin has lasted at least five innings...
• 7/24 PaulLebowitz.com: Have Empathy For Kei Igawa: Bill Pennington writes a long article in today’s NY Times about Kei Igawa. I’m not suggesting that there should be...
• 7/24 NY Baseball Digest: Gary Brown Video, Hall of Fame Game, Forgotten Yankee, Yanks Should Wait Till August: Reports are swirling that Carlos Beltran is headed to San Francisco. The main piece in the deal could be San Jose outfielder Gary...
• 7/21 Fire Brand of the American League: Red Sox Trade Targets: Starting Pitching: With Daisuke Matsuzaka having undergone Tommy John surgery, Jon Lester recovering from a lat strain, and Clay Buchholz...
• 7/20 Fragile Freddy's: Game 96 Recap: BOS – 001 010 110 – 4 – 12 – 0 BAL – 000 000 000 – 0 – 2 – 0 The Sox picked up a third consecutive series victory...
• 7/18 Fire Brand of the American League: Jose Reyes the Wrong Answer: photo © 2007 Dave Fletcher | more info (via: Wylio)This weekend Nick Cafado wrote in the Globe that the Red Sox should address...
• 7/15 Boston Globe: Josh Beckett all set for Sunday: By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Josh Beckett played some catch today and pronounced himself ready to start...
• 7/15 Tyler's Think Tank: Red Sox Pitching First Half Review: Boston entered the 2011 with the same rotation from last year backed with a much deeper bullpen, thanks to offseason acquisitions...
• 7/15 MLBTradeRumors: Red Sox Expressed Interest In Kuroda : The Red Sox called the Dodgers about Hiroki Kuroda, according to Jon Heyman of SI.com (Twitter link). The Red Sox don't appear...
• 7/13 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 7/13: The big story from last night's 2011 MLB All-Star Game isn't the fact that if the Boston Red Sox get to the World Series they...
• 7/13 Fragile Freddy's: Harry and the Sox: Here’s the deal.  I tend to keep things on the straight and narrow around here and avoid pop culture references because;a....
• 7/12 Fire Brand of the American League: When An 18-Wheeler Gets Rollin’: Dec. 18th, 2010 Merry Christmas, Boston. You have the makings of a shutdown bullpen. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images We...
• 7/6 BoSox Injection: Lester Leaves Game with Lat Strain: Unfortunately, injuries have been the topic of discussion for the Boston Red Sox as of late. On Monday, Kevin Youkilis left the...
• 7/6 Mastersball.com: More Arms Coming in Boston: All season, it’s seemed, that the Red Sox starting rotation has suffered injury fate so bad it’s almost as if Theo Epstein...
• 7/6 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 7/6: Obviously Darnell McDonald throwing out Edwin Encarnacion with an assist from Jason Varitek was an exciting way to end the...
• 7/5 Fragile Freddy's: First Half Review - The Pitchers: I looked at the hitters yesterday, now let's look at the pitchers;Josh BeckettThe big Texan righty has been at the top of...
• 7/5 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 7/5: There's no doubt right now that John Lackey has lost the backing of the Fenway faithful. After walking off the mound in the...
• 7/5 B-R Blog: Jackin’ Zach Britton, the ace of pitchers’ hittin’: [Some of this appeared in Monday Mentions, but I'm doing a separate post in a blatant play for the outside world's attention....]...
• 7/3 mlbreports.com : Scott Boras: The Contracts. The Clients. Who’s to Blame?: Sunday July 3, 2011     MLB reports:   The man behind the billion dollar smile, Scott Boras is a big business.  The Boras...

• 6/29 Wahoo's Warriors: Tomlin ties MLB record: Josh Tomlin allowed two runs in seven innings of work on Tuesday night. By going seven innings, Tomlin extended his streak of...
• 6/25 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 6/23: Mother Nature tried to do her absolute best to try and erase John Lackey's craptastic start for the Boston Red Sox against the...
• 6/23 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 6/23: Mother Nature tried to do her absolute best to try and erase John Lackey's craptastic start for the Boston Red Sox against the...
• 6/22 Fire Brand of the American League: Lowrie Skeptical of Medical Staff: This morning, Peter Gammons made his weekly appearance on the Mut & Merloni show, and provided some rather interesting insight...
• 6/21 Through The Fence Baseball: Miller time at Fenway Park: Fresh off winning two of three over Milwaukee, the Boston Red Sox are brewing up their own serving of Miller at Fenway. Left-hander...
• 6/20 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 6/20: After the city of Boston celebrated the Boston Bruins 2011 Stanley Cup Championship run on Saturday, the Boston Red Sox couldn't...
• 6/20 SOX & Dawgs: Clay Buchholz Joins Seven Others on Red Sox DL: When Clay Buchholz left his last start after five innings, he was hoping to avoid the disabled list. After all the Red Sox...
• 6/20 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 6/20: After the city of Boston celebrated the Boston Bruins 2011 Stanley Cup Championship run on Saturday, the Boston Red Sox couldn't...
• 6/19 SOX & Dawgs: Clay Buchholz Joins Seven Others on Red Sox DL: When Clay Buchholz left his last start after five innings, he was hoping to avoid the disabled list. After all the Red Sox...
• 6/12 Baseball Happenings: Sunday Update: BrokenTommy John surgery was all over the news this week with the Red Sox’ Daisuke Matsuzaka and Rich Hill and Yankee righty...
• 6/9 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 6/9: You really have to wonder where the Boston Red Sox would be this season without the services of Tim Wakefield. Whatever Terry...
• 6/9 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 6/9: You really have to wonder where the Boston Red Sox would be this season without the services of Tim Wakefield. Whatever Terry...
• 6/7 Baseball Happenings: Trade Options?: An anonymous reader offered up an interesting suggestion yesterday.  He or she noted that “with Daisuke Matsuzaka looking...
• 6/5 MLBTradeRumors: Week In Review: 5/29/11 - 6/4/11: We're just one day away from the MLB Draft! Let's take a look back at the week that led up to it: The Astros released...
• 6/5 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Garvey-Hershiser, Dice-K, Phillies: A few items of note for Sunday afternoon. On this day in 2008, the Tampa Bay Rays selected Tim Beckham with the No. 1 overall...
• 6/5 MLBTradeRumors: Cafardo's Latest: Beltran, Guerrero, Marquis, Soria: In today's column, Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe discusses Buster Posey and Scott Cousins, examines what went wrong with...
• 6/4 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 6/3: After enjoying a day off, the Boston Red Sox will look to put an end to their four-game losing streak in the first game of a...
• 6/4 The Captain's Blog: Looking Back at the Expensive Free Agent Class of 2006: Daisuke Matsuzaka’s decision to have season ending surgery prompted a post comparing his signing to the Yankees’ ill-fated...
• 6/3 Fire Brand of the American League: Wins, Losses, and Perception: Oh no, he didn’t!  Steve Berthiaume wrote an article today for the ESPN Sweet Spot mothership that’s bound to...
• 6/3 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 6/3: After enjoying a day off, the Boston Red Sox will look to put an end to their four-game losing streak in the first game of a...
• 6/3 Birds Watcher: Lefty Tommy Hottovy Called-up to Boston: Photo by Kelly O'Connor According to the Providence Journal, lefty reliever Tommy Hottovy has been called up to the majors....
• 6/3 The Captain's Blog: Was Kei Igawa a Better Signing than Dice-K?: (In addition to appearing at The Captain’s Blog, this post is also being syndicated at TheYankeeAnalysts.) Now that Daisuke...
• 6/3 MLBTradeRumors: Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Soria, Phillies, Kubel, Cubs: On this date in 1995, Pedro Martinez fired nine perfect innings against the Padres, though the two teams went to extra innings...
• 6/3 Birds Watcher: Thank You New York for Millwood & Aceves: When the Red Sox signed Kevin Millwood to minor league contract they had their starting rotation set.  The problem was Daisuke...
• 6/3 Baseball Happenings: Series Preview - Oakland Athletics: Pitchers:Friday – Clay Buchholz (4-3, 3.41) vs. Josh Outman (1-0, 2.08)Saturday – Josh Beckett (4-2, 1.80) vs. Guillermo...
• 6/3 MLBTradeRumors: Olney On Marlins, Bundy, Matsuzaka, Mariners: It appears that the Diamondbacks will be among the most aggressive teams on the trade market this summer. ESPN.com’s Buster...
• 6/3 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 6/3: While the Boston Red Sox were off on Thursday, the news wasn't all that good as far as the left elbow of reliever Rich Hill....
• 6/2 Baseball Happenings: Daisuke by the Numbers: Much ado about Daisuke Matsuzaka’s apparent decision to have Tommy John surgery which will end his 2011 season and likely make...
• 6/2 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Skaggs, Maholm, Red Sox, Lamb: On this date last year, Armando Galarraga came within one out of a perfect game before a blown call prevented him from making...
• 6/2 PaulLebowitz.com: Mistakuzaka?: The Red Sox spent a lot of money on Daisuke Matsuzaka. In retrospect it can be seen as a mistake; in practical terms, it was....
• 6/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Surgery not guaranteed for Daisuke Matsuzaka: The Boston Red Sox will meet with SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) again Thursday, June 2, and will make a formal decision Friday,...[+] June 3, on whether he will undergo Tommy John surgery that will end his season. Dr. Lewis Yocum reportedly saw the same thing that team doctors did during a second opinion Tuesday, May 31: that he could rehab the elbow through rest. Matsuzaka was heavily leaning toward having the surgery after visiting with Yocum. If he does undergo the procedure, he is likely to miss a good chunk of next season as well.
• 6/2 Birds Watcher: Daisuke Matsuzaka Likely Done in Boston: A few weeks ago, there was a rumor that Daisuke Matsuzaka may have to undergo Tommy John surgery. He had traveled back to Japan...
• 6/2 Birds Watcher: Poll: Who Should Replace Daisuke Matsuzaka?The news broke yesterday that Daisuke Matsuzaka plans to have Tommy John … [visit site to read more]...
• 6/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Dice-K opts for Tommy John surgery: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) has decided to have season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. The Japanese...[+] star has been on the disabled list since May 18, with the Red Sox saying he had slight tear on his ulnar collateral ligament. He sought a second opinion in Japan last week and will reportedly tell the Red Sox on Thursday, June 2, of his decision to undergo the surgery. The procedure, which transfers a tendon from another part of the body to the elbow, will end Matsuzaka's season and possibly next season as well, meaning he could have played his last game for the Red Sox. His six-year, $52 million deal with the club ends next year.
• 6/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | More on Daisuke Matsuzaka: Updating previous reports, Dr. Lewis Yocum found a significant tear in Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka's (elbow) ulnar collateral...[+] ligament in his right elbow. This is why Matsuzaka has opted for Tommy John surgery.
• 6/2 SOX & Dawgs: Dice-K's Red Sox Days Are Probably Over: With a Nikkan Sports report that Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery, it...
• 6/2 SOX & Dawgs: Dice-K's Red Sox Days Are Probably Over: With a Nikkan Sports report that Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery, it...
• 6/1 Fire Brand of the American League: Daisuke Matsuzaka Needs Tommy John Surgery: According to Nikkan Sports in Japan (In Japanese) Dr. Yocum has suggested that Daisuke Matsuzaka get Tommy John Surgery. This...
• 6/1 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Matsuzaka, Kroon, Maine, Mariners: On this date in 1975, Nolan Ryan won his 100th career game in style, pitching his fourth no-hitter and tying Sandy Koufax's record...
• 6/1 MLBTradeRumors: Daisuke Matsuzaka To Have Tommy John Surgery : Daisuke Matsuzaka has elected to have Tommy John surgery and will likely inform the Red Sox of his decision tomorrow morning,...
• 6/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka examined again: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) was examined Tuesday, May 31, by renowed Dr. Lewis Yocum in Los Angeles. Manager Terry...[+] Francona said Matsuzaka would fly back to Boston Wednesday, June 1, and meet with the medical staff to 'go over everything and try to get a better handle on where to go, how to go and the timing of it.' The possibility exists that Matsuzaka might require Tommy John surgery.

• 5/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Dice-K feels better: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) is said to be feeling some improvement in his ailing right elbow. 'He's been in communication...[+] with (trainer Mike Reinold) pretty much every day,' Red Sox manager Terry Francona said. 'His range of motion is good. He's feeling actually better, daily. It was kind of a positive report, which is good.' Matsuzaka, who has a sprain in his ulnar collateral ligament, will get a second opinion from Dr. Lewis Yocum on Tuesday, May 31, in Southern California.
• 5/28 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 5/28: When you went to bed last night, the Boston Red Sox had beaten the Detroit Tigers 6-3 and just a bit later, the Boston Bruins...
• 5/28 Red Sox Beacon: The Red Sox Rotating Rotation: Daisuke Matsuzaka and John Lackey were not expected to anchor the Red Sox starting rotation this season. Five years ago? Maybe,...
• 5/28 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 5/28: When you went to bed last night, the Boston Red Sox had beaten the Detroit Tigers 6-3 and just a bit later, the Boston Bruins...
• 5/27 Wahoo's Warriors: One Tomlin streak gets snapped: Josh Tomlin was finally roughed up a little bit, allowing four runs in the 2nd inning – more than he had allowed in any...
• 5/27 Fire Brand of the American League: The Red Sox: 50 Games Into the Season: Can you believe it?  We’re already 50 games into the season!  It seems like just yesterday the Sox were 0-4, and I’d...
• 5/26 Fire Brand of the American League: Trade Target: Francisco Liriano: While Tim Wakefield and Alfredo Aceves have stepped up big-time filling in for John Lackey and Daisuke Matsuzaka, we have...
• 5/26 Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The Red Sox travel to Detroit with Alfredo Aceves facing Max Scherzer. Aceves moved from the bullpen to the rotation due to the...
• 5/25 Baseball Happenings: Game 49 Recap: BOS – 701 105 000 – 14 – 20 – 0 CLE – 000 000 020 – 2 – 7 – 2  The Red Sox got the benefit of the Indians...
• 5/25 Feelin' Kinda Blue: Rubby De La Rosa's debut a succes, but is that good?: Rubby De La Rosa was recalled on Tuesday and made his Major League debut in the eighth inning of a 5-4 game (the Dodgers were...
• 5/25 Fire Brand of the American League: Reacting to the Dice-K News: By now, I’m sure you’ve all heard the awful news.  Daisuke Matsuzaka has a partial tear of his ulner collateral ligament...
• 5/24 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Orioles, Cardinals, De La Rosa, Matsuzaka: Links for Tuesday night, as Tigers catcher Alex Avila enjoys his third career two-homer game... Orioles president of baseball...
• 5/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka may need surgery: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) will seek a second opinion from a Japanese surgeon after he was originally diagnosed...[+] with a tear in his elbow ligament. There is a possibility that he will need to undergo Tommy John surgery.
• 5/22 Baseball Happenings: Sunday Notes: The Lessons of DaisukeSo what now?  Daisuke Matsuzaka appears set to miss six weeks at best and if Tommy John surgery is...
• 5/20 Fire Brand of the American League: Red Sox Shake-Up Pitching Staff: With John Lackey, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Junichi Tazawa, Dan Wheeler, and Bobby Jenks all on the disabled list, it was only a...
• 5/20 Red Sox Beacon: As The Roster Turns: The Red Sox made a number of moves over the last day or so. Here they are, in super sexy bullet form: DFA Hideki Okajima -It’s...
• 5/19 MLBTradeRumors: Red Sox Sign Kevin MillwoodThe Red Sox and Kevin Millwood have agreed to a minor league deal, tweets Yahoo's Tim Brown. ...
• 5/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka may seek second opinion: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) may seek a second opinion on his elbow after he was told that he could not throw for...[+] at least two weeks.
• 5/19 Birds Watcher: What does 25 Minus 4 Equal: Do the Math: Seems like a simple math problem, doesn’t it?  The logical answer is 21, but in the Red Sox case it means more opportunities...
• 5/19 Red Sox Beacon: Dice-K Joins Lackey on the DL: After John Lackey‘s start on May 5, we pointed out that it was possible he was dealing with an underlying injury: This kind...
• 5/19 MLBTradeRumors: AL East Notes: Orioles, Martinez, Lowe, Posada: Hector Noesi got his first MLB win in unconventional fashion yesterday, pitching in and out of trouble through four innings of...
• 5/19 Fire Brand of the American League: Buchholz Stepping Up as Lackey, Dice-K Go Down: Last night, an eighth inning double by Jarrod Saltalamacchia, which brought in Carl Crawford for the game-winning run, put the...
• 5/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka will not throw: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) will not throw during his two weeks of rest, and the team is hoping that he can avoid...[+] Tommy John surgery through rest and rehab.
• 5/18 Fire Brand of the American League: Dice-K Hits the DL: And the hits…err…injuries keep on coming… As I mentioned on Monday, the Red Sox placed struggling starting pitcher,...
• 5/18 MLBTradeRumors: Red Sox Notes: Matsuzaka, Lackey, Martinez: On this date nine years ago, Red Sox ace Pedro Martinez disposed of the Mariners in the first inning by striking out the side...
• 5/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka expected to miss a month: Updating a previous item, Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) is expected to miss at least a month with a sprained ulnar...[+] collateral ligament in his pitching elbow.
• 5/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka believed to have sprained UCL: The Boston Red Sox believe SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) has a sprained ulnar collateral ligament and strain to common flexor mass....[+] Matsuzaka will be re-examined in two weeks.
• 5/18 MLBTradeRumors: Gammons On Red Sox, Catchers, Posada: MLB Network's Peter Gammons appeared on WEEI's Mut & Merloni show today, and Jerry Spar has the transcript.  A few highlights: With...
• 5/18 Baseball Happenings: State of the Staff: The big news in the last 48 hours has been the decimation of the Red Sox’ starting rotation.  While the injuries are significant...
• 5/18 MLB Fantasy Recon: Notes from Tuesday's Action from Be on Deck: The entire Omaha roster may be called up by SeptemberJust a few notes from Tuesday's action from Be on Deck;We talked yesterday...
• 5/18 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 5/18: Apparently Mother Nature isn't a fan of the Boston Red Sox. Either that or she wanted Red Sox fans who are also Boston Bruins...
• 5/18 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 5/18: Apparently Mother Nature isn't a fan of the Boston Red Sox. Either that or she wanted Red Sox fans who are also Boston Bruins...
• 5/17 SOX & Dawgs: Dice-K To DL; Bowden Called Up: One day after losing John Lackey to the disabled list with a strain of his right elbow, the Boston Red Sox have lost another...
• 5/17 SOX & Dawgs: Dice-K To DL; Bowden Called Up: One day after losing John Lackey to the disabled list with a strain of his right elbow, the Boston Red Sox have lost another...
• 5/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka heading to DL: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) will be placed on the disabled list Wednesday, May 18, after an MRI exam revealed...[+] a sprained right elbow. SP Clay Buchholz will start Wednesday, followed by SPs Josh Beckett, Jon Lester, Alfredo Aceves and Tim Wakefield. P Michael Bowden has been recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket in a corresponding move and will pitch out of the bullpen.
• 5/17 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 5/17: The weather last night at Fenway Park kind of can explain the start by Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka. It was cold,...
• 5/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka undergoes MRI: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) underwent an MRI exam on his right elbow Tuesday, May 17, to determine if there is...[+] anything physically wrong with him. Manager Terry Francona didn't think Matsuzaka was turning the ball loose during his outing Monday, May 16. If the team has to put him on the disabled list, RP Alfredo Aceves would be the leading option to jump into the rotation.
• 5/17 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 5/17: The weather last night at Fenway Park kind of can explain the start by Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka. It was cold,...
• 5/17 Baseball Happenings: Game 41 Recap: BAL – 201 021 100 – 7 – 10 – 2BOS – 000 005 102 – 8 – 15 – 0 For four hours all I could think was “two steps...
• 5/17 Red Sox Beacon: Game 41: The Improbable Has Happened: You may recall a game four seasons ago against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway at roughly this time of year. It was all Baltimore...
• 5/17 Fire Brand of the American League: In the Wake of 21-20: Things are looking up…right? The Sox, fresh off of a sweep of the Yankees and, with a ninth-inning victory against the...
• 5/17 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 5/16: After a sweep in the Bronx that got them back to .500, the Boston Red Sox return home to Fenway Park for a seven-day, three...
• 5/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka displays no command: Baltimore Orioles SP Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed five earned runs, five hits and seven walks over 4 1/3 innings Monday, May 16,...[+] in a no-decision against the Baltimore Orioles. He managed to get just 57 of his 106 pitches for strikes. 'I didn't think he was letting (his pitches) go,' manager Terry Francona said. 'We'll sit and talk. He didn't seem completely right - his arm speed, getting extended.'
• 5/16 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 5/16: After a sweep in the Bronx that got them back to .500, the Boston Red Sox return home to Fenway Park for a seven-day, three...
• 5/16 Baseball Happenings: Series Preview - Baltimore Orioles: Pitchers:Monday – Daisuke Matsuzaka (3-3, 4.64) vs. Chris Tillman (2-3, 6.15)Tuesday – John Lackey (2-5, 8.01) vs. Zach Britton...
• 5/16 SOX & Dawgs: Baltimore Orioles @ Boston Red Sox Pitching Matchups: 5/16-5/17: Monday, May 16th @ 7:10 PM Chris Tillman, RHP (2-3, 6.15) vs Daisuke Matsuzaka, RHP (3-3, 4.64) TV: NESN, MLB.tv Radio:...
• 5/16 SOX & Dawgs: Baltimore Orioles @ Boston Red Sox Pitching Matchups: 5/16-5/17: Monday, May 16th @ 7:10 PM Chris Tillman, RHP (2-3, 6.15) vs Daisuke Matsuzaka, RHP (3-3, 4.64) TV: NESN, MLB.tv Radio:...
• 5/14 Through The Fence Baseball: Ranting and Raving: Tim Horton’s breath, why you are Forrest Gump, and the seclusive Doc Brown Trade: I feel the need to set the record straight on a common misconception that the reader’s of this site have seemed to make...
• 5/14 Mastersball.com: Your Lineups Next Week NEED attention: As Viper noted in a message board post, next week is an unusual one for both fantasy players and MLB teams as well, with all thirty...
• 5/13 YankeeAnalysts.com: Game Thread and Series Preview | Yankees vs. Red Sox II: Maybe let’s not let Dustin Pedroia pick up nine hits this time: The Yankees and their arch-rivals to the north, the Boston Red Sox, square off tonight in the first of three in Boston’s...
• 5/10 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 5/9: Sunday's 9-5 come-from-behind win for the Boston Red Sox over the Minnesota Twins should have been the big story of the day...
• 5/10 Baseball Happenings: Weekend Recap: On Friday I suggested that the pitching matchups this weekend lent themselves to possible season-defining come from behind victories...
• 5/10 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 5/9: Sunday's 9-5 come-from-behind win for the Boston Red Sox over the Minnesota Twins should have been the big story of the day...
• 5/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka evens record at 3-3: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed four earned runs, five hits and two walks over six innings Sunday, May 8, against...[+] the Minnesota Twins, evening his record at 3-3. He also struck out four batters in the 102-pitch start, his first since April 29 due to a tight right elbow.
• 5/8 SOX & Dawgs: Late Morning Red Sox Delight - 5/8: After fighting through another rain delay on Saturday afternoon, this time with a win, the Boston Red Sox look to make it two...
• 5/8 Fire Brand of the American League: Adrian Gonzalez Leads the Leverage Index Way on Sunday: photo © 2011 Keith Allison | more info (via: Wylio) Sometimes, it’s all about big plays in big moments. Everyone likes...
• 5/8 SOX & Dawgs: Late Morning Red Sox Delight - 5/8: After fighting through another rain delay on Saturday afternoon, this time with a win, the Boston Red Sox look to make it two...
• 5/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka set to start Sunday: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka will make his first start Sunday, May 8, since he left with tightness in his right elbow April...[+] 29. He has pitched since then, working an inning and allowing two runs in a 20-pitch effort Wednedsay, May 4, in his first career relief appearance in the 13th inning.
• 5/7 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 5/6: After losing their last two games, the Boston Red Sox look to get back on the track to .500 in the first game of a four-game...
• 5/7 SOX & Dawgs: Minnesota Twins @ Boston Red Sox Pitching Matchups: 5/6-5/9: Friday, May 6th @ 7:10 PM Scott Baker, RHP (1-2, 3.16) vs Tim Wakefield, RHP (0-0, 4.08) TV: NESN Plus, MLB.tv Radio: Red...
• 5/6 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 5/6: After losing their last two games, the Boston Red Sox look to get back on the track to .500 in the first game of a four-game...
• 5/6 SOX & Dawgs: Minnesota Twins @ Boston Red Sox Pitching Matchups: 5/6-5/9: Friday, May 6th @ 7:10 PM Scott Baker, RHP (1-2, 3.16) vs Tim Wakefield, RHP (0-0, 4.08) TV: NESN Plus, MLB.tv Radio: Red...
• 5/6 Baseball Happenings: Series Preview - Minnesota Twins: Pitchers:Friday – Tim Wakefield (0-0, 4.08) vs. Scott Baker (1-2, 3.16)Saturday – Clay Buchholz (2-3, 4.81) vs. Brian Duensing...
• 5/6 Red Sox Beacon: Friday Notes: Ortiz, Crawford, Wakefield: Tim Wakefield gets the start tonight in place of Daisuke Matsuzaka, who threw 20 pitches in an inning against the Angels in extra...
• 5/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka moved to SundayBoston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka will now pitch Sunday, May 8, with SP Clay Buchholz going Saturday, May 7....[+] Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka will now pitch Sunday, May 8, with SP Clay Buchholz going Saturday, May 7.
• 5/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka unlikely to make next start: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka is unlikely to make his next scheduled start Friday, May 6, after he pitched in relief Wednesday,...[+] May 4. RP Alfredo Aceves could be recalled for a spot start.
• 5/5 Red Sox Beacon: Jenks, Wheeler to DL, Atchison and Hill to Boston: Last night’s contest against the Angels went on until the wee hours of the morning, and while the Halos came out on top...
• 5/5 Baseball Musings: All Night Long: A 2 1/2 hour rain delay and a 13 inning game caused Fenway Park to operate until 2:45 am EDT as the Angels beat the Red Sox 5-3....
• 5/5 Baseball Happenings: Game 30 Recap: LAA – 000 000 201 000 2 – 5 – 12 – 2 BOS – 000 000 012 000 0 – 3 – 11 – 0 The Sox dropped a loooooooong game...
• 5/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka makes first relief appearance: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka made his first career relief appearance Wednesday, May 4, against the Los Angeles Angels of...[+] Anaheim. He was scheduled to start Friday, May 6, but he was needed in the 13th inning due to a depleted bullpen as a result of a lengthy rain delay earlier in the game.
• 5/3 Red Sox Beacon: Red Sox Notes: Buchholz’ Velocity, Wakefield’s Spot Start, Dice-K’s Health: Clay Buchholz still isn’t picking up the strikeouts we would like to see, but at least in his 6 2/3 innings last night against...
• 5/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Josh Beckett had sore elbow: Updating a previous report, Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett (elbow) came out of his last start, a 125-pitch outing, with a sore...[+] elbow. He and SP Daisuke Matsuzaka will both receive two extra days of rest before their next outings. Cs Jason Varitek and Jarrod Saltalamacchia will each catch every other day, with Varitek catching SPs Clay Buchholz, Beckett and Matsuzaka.
• 5/2 SOX & Dawgs: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim @ Boston Red Sox Pitching Matchups: 5/2-5/5: Monday, May 2nd @ 7:10 PM Jered Weaver, RHP (6-0, 0.99) vs Clay Buchholz, RHP (1-3, 5.33) TV: NESN, MLB.tv Radio: Red...
• 5/1 SOX & Dawgs: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim @ Boston Red Sox Pitching Matchups: 5/2-5/5: Monday, May 2nd @ 7:10 PM Jered Weaver, RHP (6-0, 0.99) vs Clay Buchholz, RHP (1-3, 5.33) TV: NESN, MLB.tv Radio: Red...
• 5/1 Mets360.com: Mets need Chris Young to avoid gopher ball: Chris Young takes the hill for the Mets tonight as they try to salvage the last game of the three-game series against the Phillies...

• 4/30 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 4/29: After going 6-3 on their nine-game 10-day road trip, the Boston Red Sox kick off an 11-game homestand with a three-game set...
• 4/30 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 4/30: Honestly, right now I've got no words for what's going on. It's been a frustrating ride as a fan of the Boston Red Sox so far...
• 4/30 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 4/30: Honestly, right now I've got no words for what's going on. It's been a frustrating ride as a fan of the Boston Red Sox so far...
• 4/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka should be OK: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) will be re-examined Saturday, April 30, but the team expects him to make his next...[+] scheduled start.
• 4/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka leaves with elbow injury: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) left his start Friday, April 29, against the Seattle Mariners in the top of the fifth...[+] inning due to right elbow tightness.
• 4/29 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 4/29: After going 6-3 on their nine-game 10-day road trip, the Boston Red Sox kick off an 11-game homestand with a three-game set...
• 4/29 SOX & Dawgs: Seattle Mariners @ Boston Red Sox Pitching Matchups: 4/29-5/1: Friday, April 29th @ 7:10 PM Jason Vargas, LHP (0-2, 5.53) vs Daisuke Matsuzaka, RHP (2-2, 4.09) TV: NESN, MLB.tv Radio:...
• 4/29 SOX & Dawgs: Seattle Mariners @ Boston Red Sox Pitching Matchups: 4/29-5/1: Friday, April 29th @ 7:10 PM Jason Vargas, LHP (0-2, 5.53) vs Daisuke Matsuzaka, RHP (2-2, 4.09) TV: NESN, MLB.tv Radio:...
• 4/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Jarrod Saltalamacchia to catch Daisuke MatsuzakaBoston Red Sox C Jarrod Saltalamacchia will catch SP Daisuke Matsuzaka Thursday, April 28....[+] Boston Red Sox C Jarrod Saltalamacchia will catch SP Daisuke Matsuzaka Thursday, April 28.
• 4/27 Fire Brand of the American League: Breaking Down Buchholz’s Start: If it feels like we’ve been talking a lot about Clay Buchholz lately, that’s probably because we have—and for good reason. ...
• 4/27 Red Sox Beacon: Small Sample Size Theatre: A Tale Of Two Change Ups: **** and welcome to another episode of Small Sample Size Theatre!  (Motto: You know it’s highbrow because we spelled ‘theater’...
• 4/26 SOX & Dawgs: Led By Matsuzaka Starters Have Been Spectacular: As we all have seen the Boston Red Sox starting pitching has had an amazing turn around over the last week and a half. ...
• 4/25 Red Sox Beacon: Any Chance You Might Take Me Seriously Goes By The Wayside…: Sometime far, far in the future… Man in rocking chair: Come here, little boy. Little Boy: What is it, Grandpa? Grandpa:...
• 4/25 Through The Fence Baseball: Fantasy baseball preview for 4/25-5/1: It’s been an exciting week in the world of fantasy baseball, with a lot of closer jobs continuing to change hands, some starting...
• 4/25 Fire Brand of the American League: The Difference a Week can Make: photo © 2009 Rich Brooks | more info (via: Wylio)Last week when I wrote the Red Sox were hoping a few wins against Toronto over...
• 4/25 Red Sox Beacon: Monday Musings: Lackey, Kalish, and Dice-K: Rejoice, for the Red Sox have moved out of the American League East basement, and are now sitting half-a-game out of second place...
• 4/25 Baseball Musings: Turn Through the Rotation: The Red Sox shutout the Angels for the second game in a row, John Lackey doing eight innings of stellar work this time. During...
• 4/25 SOX & Dawgs: Led By Matsuzaka Starters Have Been Spectacular: As we all have seen the Boston Red Sox starting pitching has had an amazing turn around over the last week and a half. ...
• 4/24 SOX & Dawgs: Evening Red Sox Delight - 4/23: The Boston Red Sox look for their fourth straight win as well as their third straight road victory in game three of a four-game...
• 4/24 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 4/24: Another great start from Daisuke Matsuzaka, two hits by Carl Crawford and two stolen bases by Jacoby Ellsbury last night....
• 4/24 COSFBA: Line of the Day: April 23rd, 2011: SP Daisuke Matsuzaka of the Boston Red Sox pitched eight innings of one-hit ball, striking out none and walking three, in a 5-0...
• 4/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka tosses gem Saturday: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (2-2) allowed one hit over eight scoreless innings in a victory over the Los Angeles Angels...[+] of Anaheim Saturday, April 23, according to The Associated Press. He walked three and struck out nine. 'He battled a little bit with his command early, but he was able to still make a completion pitch when he was battling,' catcher Jason Varitek said. 'At other times he was executing pitches beautifully. He had a real good changeup that was able to slow down a lot of bats.'
• 4/24 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 4/24: Another great start from Daisuke Matsuzaka, two hits by Carl Crawford and two stolen bases by Jacoby Ellsbury last night....
• 4/24 Red Sox Beacon: Game 20 Ramblings: The Red Sox won 5-0 last night, their seventh win in eight games, and it was largely because Daisuke Matsuzaka was both dominant...
• 4/24 MLB Fantasy Recon: Daisuke Matsuzaka Is A Must Own: You have been found spot starter worthyThat's right.  Daisuke Matsuzaka should be owned in 100% of all leagues after his...
• 4/23 SOX & Dawgs: Evening Red Sox Delight - 4/23: The Boston Red Sox look for their fourth straight win as well as their third straight road victory in game three of a four-game...
• 4/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | More on catching situation: Updating a previous item, Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona said he isn't planning on a 'job sharing' situation between Cs...[+] Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Jason Varitek, but that he will use them both equally this weekend, according to the Boston Herald's Scott Lauber. Varitek is slated to catch SP Daisuke Matsuzaka Saturday, April 23, after he caught SP Josh Beckett Thursday, April 21. Saltalamacchia will start Friday, April 22, and Sunday, April 24. Francona said Varitek can't be trusted to start the majority of the games because he has been 'sluggish' at the plate.
• 4/22 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox @ Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Pitching Matchups: 4/21-4/24: Thursday, April 21st @ 10:05 PM Josh Beckett, RHP (2-1, 1.80) vs Tyler Chatwood, RHP (1-1, 3.75) TV: NESN Plus, MLB.tv Radio:...
• 4/21 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox @ Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Pitching Matchups: 4/21-4/24: Thursday, April 21st @ 10:05 PM Josh Beckett, RHP (2-1, 1.80) vs Tyler Chatwood, RHP (1-1, 3.75) TV: NESN Plus, MLB.tv Radio:...
• 4/21 Red Sox Beacon: Looking At Buch: Strikezone Plots, Umpires, And Whining About Umpires Using Strikezone Plots: It’s not good form to whine about umpires.  There will be bad calls on both sides (though far more good than bad) and over...
• 4/20 MLB Fantasy Recon: Waiver Wire Flier - Daisuke Matsuzaka: Smoke and MirrorsDiligent fantasy owners have watched Dice-K since 2008 when he burst on the scene going 18 - 3 with a 2.90 ERA. ...
• 4/19 Fire Brand of the American League: Daisuke’s Release Point, First Three Starts: Troy and myself had taken a look at Daisuke Matsuzaka after his first two starts. One of the things I had noticed was a slight...
• 4/19 Red Sox Beacon: The Mysterious Magical Matsuzaka: When the Red Sox famously spent eleventy monkillion dollars to lure Daisuke Matsuzaka to Boston from Japan, they thought they...
• 4/19 Red Sox Beacon: Game 15 Ramblings: Success against Toronto is nothing new to Daisuke Matsuzaka, so it’s best not to read too much into this one, a game the Red...
• 4/18 SOX & Dawgs: Morning Red Sox Delight - 4/18: Before heading to the left coast, the Boston Red Sox look to make it three-straight wins over the Toronto Blue Jays in the series...
• 4/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka sharp: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka tossed seven innings and gave up just one hit to beat the Toronto Blue Jays Monday, April...[+] 18, according to The Associated Press. He struck out three in the contest after allowing seven runs in two innings in his last start. Matsuzaka lowered his ERA from 12.86 to 6.43. He threw 58 of his 89 pitches for strikes.
• 4/18 Baseball Musings: Dice-K Improves: Daisuke Matsuzaka finished five innings of work against the Blue Jays and only allowed one hit so far. His control has been good...
• 4/18 Fire Brand of the American League: Red Sox call up Okajima and return Doubront to Triple-A: photo © 2009 Keith Allison | more info (via: Wylio)After struggling a bit in the lefty role the Red Sox have sent down Felix...
• 4/18 Red Sox Beacon: It’s Just One Weekend, But…: The Red Sox have won two of the first three games of this weekend’s series against the Blue Jays, doubling their win total...
• 4/18 SOX & Dawgs: Morning Red Sox Delight - 4/18: Before heading to the left coast, the Boston Red Sox look to make it three-straight wins over the Toronto Blue Jays in the series...
• 4/18 Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: Ricky Romero is emerging as the ace of the Toronto staff 2011. Photo: Icon SMI The Blue Jays try for a split against the Red Sox...
• 4/18 Fire Brand of the American League: Learning From the Yankees Choices: photo © 2008 Keith Allison | more info (via: Wylio)This season has been a huge disappointment for the Yankees regarding Phil...
• 4/17 MLBTradeRumors: Week In Review: 4/10/11 - 4/16/11: Time for our weekly look back at the highlights here on MLBTR: After months of hearing about it, we finally saw the Red Sox...
• 4/16 Through The Fence Baseball: What the Adrian Gonzalez extension means for the Red Sox: This morning, the Red Sox and Adrian Gonzalez have agreed to a seven year, $154 million contract extension, which kicks in after...
• 4/15 Fire Brand of the American League: Time to Roll Dice-K Out of the Rotation?: photo © 2008 Keith Allison | more info (via: Wylio) Last night, the Sox took a painful loss to the only team in the division...
• 4/15 Through The Fence Baseball: What the Adrian Gonzalez extension means for the Red Sox: This morning, the Red Sox and Adrian Gonzalez have agreed to a seven year, $154 million contract extension, which kicks in after...
• 4/15 MLBTradeRumors: Boston's Long-Term Commitments: The Red Sox announced their extension with Adrian Gonzalez today, less than a week after locking Clay Buchholz up to a long-term...
• 4/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka may be in jeopardy: Boston Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein said SP Daisuke Matsuzaka's most recent start was 'horrific' and that there is a 'sense...[+] of urgency' to get him back on track, according to The Boston Globe. In his outing Monday, Matsuzaka allowed seven earned runs in two innings (six in the second inning) before being replaced.
• 4/14 PaulLebowitz.com: Viewer Mail 4.14.2011: Kevin Guiney writes RE the Red Sox starting rotation and me: The back of the bubblegum card tells me that Beckett, Lackey and...
• 4/14 SOX & Dawgs: Toronto Blue Jays @ Boston Red Sox Pitching Matchups: 4/15-4/18: Friday, April 15th @ 7:10 PM Brett Cecil, LHP (0-1, 7.20) vs Clay Buchholz, RHP (0-2, 7.20) TV: NESN, MLB.tv Radio: Red...
• 4/14 SOX & Dawgs: Toronto Blue Jays @ Boston Red Sox Pitching Matchups: 4/15-4/18: Friday, April 15th @ 7:10 PM Brett Cecil, LHP (0-1, 7.20) vs Clay Buchholz, RHP (0-2, 7.20) TV: NESN, MLB.tv Radio: Red...
• 4/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka working on location: Boston Red Sox pitching coach Curt Young said he has been working with SP Daisuke Matsuzaka on location and his command of the...[+] strike zone, reports Peter Abraham, of The Boston Globe. Young said his communication with Matsuzaka has been great and have not needed an interpreter when talking about pitching.
• 4/13 MLBTradeRumors: Trade Or Release Remains Unlikely For Matsuzaka: Daisuke Matsuzaka had already strained the patience of Red Sox Nation before this Monday’s horrendous start. Boston may skip...
• 4/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Rotation set after rainout: Following the rainout Wednesday, April 13, the Boston Red Sox will use the following rotation over their next five games: SPs...[+] Clay Buchholz, Josh Beckett, Jon Lester, Daisuke Matsuzaka and John Lackey, according to Brian MacPherson of The Providence Journal.
• 4/12 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 4/12: Man that was UGLY last night. I was there so I can attest to it. The enigma that is Daisuke Matsuzaka struck again last night...
• 4/12 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Votto, Davis, Matsuzaka, Indians: Links for Tuesday, as the Rangers announce that Josh Hamilton will miss six to eight weeks with a non-displaced fracture of his...
• 4/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | View of Daisuke Matsuzaka unchanged: The Boston Red Sox do not view SP Daisuke Matsuzaka any differently after he was shelled Monday, April 11, according to Alex Speier...[+] of WEEI.com. 'I think if we do things like that, we'll set ourselves up for some mistakes,' said manager Terry Francona. 'You can't do that.'
• 4/12 Red Sox Beacon: Even Nibbling Beats This: Two innings. Just 16 batters faced. Seven runs. 42 pitches. Those short sentences, in a twitch-inducing nuts**** make up Daisuke...
• 4/12 Red Sox Beacon: Can Boston Replace Dice-K In-House?: Saying Daisuke Matsuzaka needs to be relieved of his rotation duties is easy enough, but replacing him may be more difficult....
• 4/12 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 4/12: Man that was UGLY last night. I was there so I can attest to it. The enignma that is Daisuke Matsuzaka struck again last night...
• 4/12 PaulLebowitz.com: This…Is…Dice-K!!: Toss out Eric Ortiz’s statement that Daisuke Matsuzaka might be the “best no. 5 starter ever” as the rantings...
• 4/12 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 4/11: After taking the weekend series from the New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox look to continue the momentum against the Tampa...
• 4/12 SOX & Dawgs: Tampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox Pitching Matchups: 4/11-4/13: Monday, April 11th @ 7:10 PM Jeremy **** RHP (0-1, 4.76) vs Daisuke Matsuzaka, RHP (0-1, 5.40) TV: NESN, ESPN, MLB.tv Radio:...
• 4/12 The Process Report: Daily Process: Rays Knock Around Matsuzaka: Matt Joyce failed to record a hit or walk off Daisuke Matsuzaka, but the other seven(!) lefties in the lineup sure didn’t. After...
• 4/11 The Process Report: Game-Changer: 3 Pitches, 6 Runs: Although the team scored nine runs in their victory on Friday against the Chicago White Sox, tonight’s game felt like the first...
• 4/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka roughed up: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed seven earned runs, eight hits and two walks in two innings in a loss Monday, April...[+] 11, against the Tampa Bay Rays. Matsuzaka was pulled by manager Terry Francona after just 46 pitches, and the Fenway faithful showered down boos on the pitcher as he departed.
• 4/11 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 4/11: After taking the weekend series from the New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox look to continue the momentum against the Tampa...
• 4/11 The Process Report: The Process Versus Red Sox Pitchers: This should be fun… Daisuke Matsuzaka Matsuzaka enters his fifth season with the Red Sox and continues to struggle with...
• 4/11 SOX & Dawgs: Tampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox Pitching Matchups: 4/11-4/13: Monday, April 11th @ 7:10 PM Jeremy **** RHP (0-1, 4.76) vs Daisuke Matsuzaka, RHP (0-1, 5.40) TV: NESN, ESPN, MLB.tv Radio:...
• 4/8 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Red Sox, Wilson, Yates, D'Backs: As the Giants raise their World Series banner with an assist from the Say Hey Kid, here's some news from around the majors... The...
• 4/8 It's About the Money (Stupid): The Evil Empire Takes On Partners (Baseball’s 2011 Payrolls, Part 2): Remember how the Yankees got the nickname “Evil Empire”? During the 2002-03 off-season, after the Yankees won a bidding...
• 4/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka struggles against Indians: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed three earned runs, six hits and three walks in just five innings in a loss against...[+] the Cleveland Indians Wednesday, April 6. Matsuzaka needed 96 pitches and threw just 54 for strikes.
• 4/6 Baseball Musings: Far East Battle: I would think the Korean peninsula is celebrating as favorite son Shin-Soo Choo homered off Daisuke Matsuzaka. He was 1 for 16...
• 4/6 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 4/6: The Boston Red Sox look to end their four-game losing skid to start the 2011 in game two of a three-game set with the Cleveland...
• 4/6 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 4/6: The Boston Red Sox look to end their four-game losing skid to start the 2011 in game two of a three-game set with the Cleveland...
• 4/5 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox @ Cleveland Indians Pitching Matchups: 4/5-4/7: Tuesday, April 5th @ 7:05 p.m. Josh Beckett, RHP (6-6, 5.78 ERA in 2010) vs Josh Tomlin, RHP (6-4, 4.56 ERA in 2010) TV:...
• 4/5 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox @ Cleveland Indians Pitching Matchups: 4/5-4/7: Tuesday, April 5th @ 7:05 p.m. Josh Beckett, RHP (6-6, 5.78 ERA in 2010) vs Josh Tomlin, RHP (6-4, 4.56 ERA in 2010) TV:...
• 4/1 Through The Fence Baseball: 2011 Pre-Season Preview: AL East – Boston Red Sox: The Red Sox prospects for the 2011 season are so bright, Adrian Gonzalez has got to wear shades Boston Red Sox (2010 record: 89-73)...

• 3/29 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox 25-Man Roster Set; Okajima, Aceves Optioned To Pawtucket: The Boston Red Sox 25-man roster is set now as general manager Theo Epstein announced on Monday morning that Hideki Okajima and...
• 3/28 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox 25-Man Roster Set; Okajima, Aceves Optioned To Pawtucket: The Boston Red Sox 25-man roster is set now as general manager Theo Epstein announced on Monday morning that Hideki Okajima and...
• 3/25 MLBTradeRumors: Red Sox Notes: Gonzalez, Atchison, Kalish, Wakefield: Daisuke Matsuzaka joins a growing list of Japanese players who have made donations to fund disaster relief in their homeland....
• 3/25 Subjective Baseball: 2011 Predictions: AL East: 1. Boston Red SoxSo, uhh, nice offseason there, eh?  The Red Sox have an absolutely dominant lineup, bolstered by new acquisitions...
• 3/25 MLBTradeRumors: Red Sox Seek Rotation Depth: The Red Sox have five proven starters and a handful of viable alternatives, but that’s not stopping GM Theo Epstein from looking...
• 3/25 Baseball Moves: Philly Phour: We all know that 2010 has been called the “Year of the Pitcher;” and we don’t know the exact reason for the uptick....
• 3/22 B-R Blog: Mailbag: Most Expensive Starters (Per Inning, 2008-2010): B-R reader Don recently asked about the most expensive starters per inning pitched (apropos of the Yankees' infamous Carl Pavano...
• 3/21 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News From the Fort - 3/21: Tough weekend for the Boston Red Sox as they fell to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday afternoon and then got beat up on Sunday...
• 3/21 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News From the Fort - 3/21: Tough weekend for the Boston Red Sox as they fell to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday afternoon and then got beat up on Sunday...
• 3/21 My Pinstripes: Full Count Pitch - Don't Count Your Wicked Awesomes Just Yet: Many pundits think the Red Sox are a lock in the AL East, but FCP is here to give you some food for thought.Listening to/reading...
• 3/18 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News From the Fort - 3/17: It never fails. Anytime I decide that I need or have to take a day away from the site, something big happens. Nine out of 10...
• 3/18 B-R Blog: Starting Rotation for the 2011 Red Sox: There are a number of oddities and points of interest about the starting rotation for the 2011 Red Sox. Terry Francona has named...
• 3/17 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News From the Fort - 3/17: It never fails. Anytime I decide that I need or have to take a day away from the site, something big happens. Nine out of 10...
• 3/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Rotation announced: Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona announced SPs John Lackey, Clay Buchholz, Josh Beckett and Daisuke Matsuzaka will follow...[+] SP Jon Lester in the rotation, WEEI.com's Mike Petraglia reports.
• 3/16 Through The Fence Baseball: Japan’s Earthquake and Tsunami: MLB Japanese Players’ Responses: On Friday, March 11th, 2011, a powerful 8.9 magnitude Earthquake unexpectedly struck Japan like never before, the worst one in...
• 3/15 MLBTradeRumors: AL East Notes: Martinez, Crawford, Sanchez: Daisuke Matsuzaka had his best outing of the spring against the Tigers today, allowing two hits and a walk in five scoreless...
• 3/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka bounces back: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed just two hits while striking out five in five scoreless innings in spring action Tuesday,...[+] March 15, after allowing 10 earned runs in his previous two outings, according to MLB.com's Jason Beck.
• 3/15 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News From the Fort - 3/15: The New York Yankees made their way to City of Palms Park in Ft. Myers on Monday night for their final spring training matchup...
• 3/15 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News From the Fort - 3/15: The New York Yankees made their way to City of Palms Park in Ft. Myers on Monday night for their final spring training matchup...
• 3/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka looking to bounce back: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka will be looking to rebound after two difficult starts in a row when he starts Tuesday, March...[+] 15, against the Detroit Tigers, reports Evan Drellich, of MLB.com.
• 3/13 PaulLebowitz.com: All-In, 2011: This MLB Trade Rumors posting discusses the Red Sox. First it says that they’re open to numerous configurations of deals;...
• 3/13 MLBTradeRumors: Red Sox Notes: Gonzalez, Buck, Matsuzaka: When the Red Sox acquired Adrian Gonzalez three months ago, he was recovering from shoulder surgery and wasn't a lock to be ready...
• 3/13 MLBTradeRumors: Cafardo's Latest: Young, Pedro, Red Sox, Hatteberg: The Phillies' health issues and the Red Sox' depth makes the two teams logical trade partners, says Nick Cafardo in his newest...
• 3/13 Motor City Bengals: The Importance of the 6th Starter: There has been an ongoing discussion at FanGraphs, Bless You Boys and elsewhere about the dangers of a lack of rotational depth...
• 3/12 SOX & Dawgs: Evening Red Sox News From The Fort - 3/12: With their hearts heavy, the Boston Red Sox took the field with the good news that Daisuke Matsuzaka and Hideki Okajima were...
• 3/12 MLBTradeRumors: Red Sox Open To Offers For Matsuzaka, Others: The Red Sox moved a little closer to finalizing their Opening Day roster today by reassigning a number of players to minor league...
• 3/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Multiple veterans reportedly available via trade: Boston Red Sox SPs Daisuke Matsuzaka and Tim Wakefield, OFs Mike Cameron and Darnell McDonald and SS Marco Scutaro are reportedly...[+] available in trade talks, according to Gordon Edes of ESPNBoston.com. An anonymous baseball source claims that the team would consider moving Matsuzaka, who has a full no-trade clause, if they can get a young catcher in return. Wakefield may be moved in exchange for a left-handed reliever. Cameron, McDonald and Scutaro are considered expendable because of the team's outfield and middle infield depth, although Scutaro is projected to be the Opening Day shortstop.
• 3/11 YankeeAnalysts.com: Checking In On The Competition: With Spring Training a few weeks old, I thought it would be useful to check in on the other 4 AL East teams and see which story...
• 3/11 MLB Fantasy Recon: 2011 Recon: Spring Training Report - Grapefruit League 3/11/11: One of my favorite sleeper picks, Yunel Escobar is red hot this spring.  Everybody's favorite sleeper pick, Mike Stanton...
• 3/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Not worried about Daisuke Matsuzaka: The Boston Red Sox are not stressing over SP Daisuke Matsuzaka's dreadful spring, according to Peter Abraham of The Boston Globe....[+] 'I think he's in great shape,' said manager Terry Francona. 'I think his shoulder's strong. The ball's coming out. He's what, eight, nine innings into camp and he hasn't commanded at times. I don't think that means he's out of shape or he's disappointing. . .A couple of outings haven't been good. I don't think we're going to pack in the season (after March 10).'
• 3/10 The Process Report: A Spring Training Post (For Once): Whatever mechanical adjustments Andy Sonnanstine is in the process of adding aren’t transparent in his delivery. For the most...
• 3/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka roughed up Thursday: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed five runs and five hits while walking two in 3 2/3 innings versus the Tampa Bay Rays...[+] Thursday, March 10, to see his ERA grow to 11.42 in spring training, according to MLB.com's Bill Chastain.
• 3/10 PaulLebowitz.com: From The Man Who Brought You Kei Igawa…: Brian Cashman’s poor pitching decisions are becoming analogous to the schlock film producer who tosses out a lot of content...
• 3/10 B-R Blog: 2003:Inexperienced Opening Day Starters: Andy's post on Tuesday and the ensuing discussion in the comments, made me wonder about recent inexperienced Opening Day starters. ...
• 3/8 Tomahawk Take: Where Will Kawakami Land?: Over the past two days I’ve tried to show that while not a $6.3 million pitcher, Kenshin Kawakami is a serviceable 5th starter...
• 3/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka struggles in start Saturday: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed seven runs (five earned) over three innings in his start against the Florida Marlins...[+] Saturday, March 5, with two walks, one strikeout and one home run allowed, according to Gordon Edes of ESPNBoston.com. After his outing, Matsuzaka said he was working on a cut fastball with more speed and break, as well as a harder change-up with more tilt.
• 3/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka not taking job for granted: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka said Friday, March 4, that he isn't taking his starting spot for granted, reports Ian Browne...[+] and Anthony Castrovince, of MLB.com. 'It's actually very important for me to join the competition,' Matsuzaka said. 'It's good to be at a competitive level and just to play well with other teammates and hope to be in the rotation.'
• 3/4 It's About the Money (Stupid): David Ortiz holds court: David Ortiz held court yesterday and naturally, a ton of Yankees-related questions were asked. Let's start with the off-season...
• 3/4 MLB Fantasy Recon: Sleeper Canidates - AL East 5th Starters Reviewed: Packed full of high powered offense and hitters parks, the AL East has destroyed more than one pitcher.  Javier Vasquez,...

• 2/24 YankeeAnalysts.com: A look at the 2011 Boston Red Sox: Today we arrive at the American League preview that many of you are probably the most eager for: the 2011 Boston Red Sox. Despite...
• 2/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka set to work Monday: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka is scheduled to start the Grapefruit League game Monday, Feb. 28, against the Minnesota Twins,...[+] reports Evan Drellich, of MLB.com.
• 2/22 Baseball Press: 2011 Fact or Fiction: Clay Buchholz: Can Clay Buchholz build upon his success from 2010? (Getty)Fact or Fiction examines the 2010 performance of a player, good or...
• 2/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka struggles with location: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka threw 38 pitches during a batting practice session Monday, Feb. 21, and appeared to have trouble...[+] throwing strikes, according to The Boston Globe's Peter Abraham.
• 2/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | GM pleased with shape of rotation: Updating a previous report, Boston Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein is pleased with the condition of SPs Josh Beckett, John...[+] Lackey and Daisuke Matsuzaka, who were playing catch at the team's spring facility Friday, Feb. 11, reports Peter Abraham, of The Boston Globe. 'It's nice to see these guys out here,' Epstein said. 'Every single one of them looks to be in improved condition.'
• 2/10 Call to the Pen: Storylines to Watch for 2011: A handful of days and pitchers and catcher report. Yes, we’re all excited about the upcoming 2011 season here on Call to...
• 2/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Impressed with three pitchers: Boston Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein said he is impressed with the conditioning of SPs John Lackey, Josh Beckett and Daisuke...[+] Matsuzaka, according to ESPNBoston.com's Gordon Edes.
• 2/8 YankeeAnalysts.com: Bizarre Moves from Seasons Past: The non-signing of Ted Lilly in the 2006-2007 offseason: Ah, the Bizarre Moves from Seasons Past series. I had a lot of fun with this last offseason, but I hadn't penned one this year,...
• 2/7 Baseball Press: 2011 Fact or Fiction: Daisuke Matsuzaka: Matsuzaka has battled consistency since 2008. (Sports Illustrated)Fact or Fiction examines the 2010 performance of a player,...

• 1/31 YankeeAnalysts.com: Yu Darvish: The next great Yankee righthander?: Nippon Professional Baseball superstar Yu Darvish, a 24-year-old righthander who, by many accounts, is not only the best pitcher...
• 1/21 My Pinstripes: BD Hot Stove: The Phab Phour | Baseball Digest: BD Hot Stove: The Phab Phour | Baseball DigestYou could hear GMs around baseball shudder when they heard that Cliff Lee had signed...
• 1/18 T Van Poppel RC Ret Plan: Japanese Players and Added Revenue: There was a great posting by Patrick Newman (who I think is great) on Fangraphs about the inefficiency of the posting system,...
• 1/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka to work on lower-body strength: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka told a Japanese sports website that one of the possible reasons for his struggles over the...[+] last two years was a lack of emphasis on lower-body strength, according to Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe. In the future, he said he needs to work '70 percent lower body, 20 percent upper body and 10 percent shoulder. Up until now, it's been 50/50.' Matsuzaka said his body never felt in synch at any point last year because it always felt like his upper body was getting ahead of his lower body.
• 1/4 TetreaultVision: WITH THE DAWN OF THE NEW YEAR COME...ROTATION COMPARISONS: WITH THE DAWN OF THE NEW YEAR COME...ROTATION COMPARISONS Domenic L. of Sliding Into Home takes the first crack at comparing Boston's...

• 12/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Could make more trades: The Boston Red Sox reportedly could still trade RP Jonathan Papelbon, SP Daisuke Matsuzaka, OF Jacoby Ellsbury or SS Marco Scutaro,...[+] according to SportingNews.com. However, Papelbon and Matsuzaka would be tough to move because of their salary.
• 12/26 MLBTradeRumors: Cafardo's Latest: Uggla, Pavano, Matsuzaka, Ellsbury: In today's column, Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe asked ten baseball people to select the ten most significant moves/non-moves...
• 12/20 MLBTradeRumors: Potential Free Agent Starters For 2012-13 Offseason: We already know the free agent market for starting pitching is likely to lack big names following the 2011 season.  How about...
• 12/18 PaulLebowitz.com: Matsui Or Matsui: Which one? As talented and charismatic as some of the Japanese imports are when they first reach North America, baseball is littered...
• 12/14 Baseball Musings: Blanton to Boston: Looks like Joe Blanton will be traded, the Red Sox taking the pitcher. Does Blanton go into long relief in the Boston pen, or...
• 12/14 MLBTradeRumors: Phillies, Red Sox Discussed Joe Blanton: The Phillies were deep in discussions yesterday about sending Joe Blanton to the Red Sox, tweets Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. ...
• 12/8 MLBTradeRumors: Teams Have Inquired On Matsuzaka: In his latest column for the Boston Globe, Nick Cafardo cites Major League sources in saying that Red Sox general manager Theo...
• 12/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Teams have inquired on Daisuke Matsuzaka: Several teams have inquired on the availability of Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka, but the team is reluctant to deal him...[+] because they like their starting pitching depth, The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reports.
• 12/8 MLBTradeRumors: Carlos Beltran Rumors: Wednesday: On Tuesday at the Winter Meetings, the idea of the Red Sox acquiring Carlos Beltran surfaced. For the remainder of the day, we...
• 12/7 NY Baseball Digest: The Carlos Beltran Trade Market: Winter Meetings Edition: Perhaps it’s just a small flame in a week bereft of juice for the Mets, but it appears there is some interest in Carlos Beltran....

• 11/29 YankeeAnalysts.com: 2010 Season in Review: Phil Hughes: In the history of Yankeeist, only two players have been tagged in more posts: CC Sabathia, with 77, and Alex Rodriguez, with...
• 11/28 PaulLebowitz.com: Sunday Lightning 11.28.2010: Overestimated value: At least the Pirates got something for Zach Duke. It may not wind up being much of anything (a...
• 11/22 MLBTradeRumors: Iwakuma's Agent Tweets His Side: Talks between the Athletics and Hisashi Iwakuma broke off on Saturday, and his agent Don Nomura has taken to Twitter to explain...
• 11/18 Pittsburgh Lumber Co: Pace of Pirates pitchers: "Work fast, throw strikes, change speeds" - Ray Miller This was the philosophy of former Pirates pitching coach Ray Miller. ...
• 11/16 The Process Report: A Tribute to Akinori Iwamura: Note: Reports have Akinori Iwamura returning to Japan and likely ending his North American baseball career. The Rays winning the...
• 11/11 MLBTradeRumors: Red Sox Rumors: DeJesus, Matsuzaka, Crawford: There's been lots of chatter about the Red Sox and Carl Crawford and Jayson Werth, but Boston isn't necessarily committed...
• 11/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Not interested in Dice-K for Kosuke Fukudome: Updating previous reports, the Boston Red Sox aren't interested in trading SP Daisuke Matsuzaka for Chicago Cubs OF Kosuke Fukudome,...[+] the Boston Herald's Mike Silverman reports.
• 11/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cubs | Trying to trade Kosuke Fukudome?: The Chicago Cubs are considering trading OF Kosuke Fukudome to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for SP Daisuke Matsuzaka in a multi-player...[+] trade, according to MLB.com's Carrie Muskat. However, such a trade is unlikely with both Matsuzaka and Fukudome possessing no-trade clauses.
• 11/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Considering trade for Kosuke Fukudome?: The Boston Red Sox are reportedly considering trading SP Daisuke Matsuzaka to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for OF Kosuke Fukudome,...[+] according to The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo. Matsuzaka has a full no-trade clause, but is expected to be willing to accept a trade. Fukudome also possesses a no-trade clause in his contract.
• 11/10 Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness: Second Base Option: Tsuyoshi Nishioka: Ryan Theriot‘s not an option if you’re trying to win. Ivan DeJesus probably isn’t ready (and is still on the...
• 11/8 B-R Blog: Japanese Born Pitchers Who Played In MLB: The Oakland A's have won the rights to sign Hisashi Iwakuma to a contract. Here's a list of all pitchers born in Japan to pitch...
• 11/2 SOX & Dawgs: Report: Red Sox To Hire Curt Young To Replace John Farrell: When John Farrell was named the new manager for the Toronto Blue Jays, Terry Francona and the Boston Red Sox had the unenviable...
• 11/1 MLBTradeRumors: Trade Market For Right-handed Starters: It's a murky trade market for right-handed starters.  We can assume certain pitchers with burdensome contracts can be had, but...

• 10/21 B-R Blog: Data Dump: Postseason Strikeout-to-Walk Ratio Leaders: B-R user Simmy Cohen noticed that we don't have a K/BB leaderboard on our all-time playoff pitching leaders page, and asked if...
• 10/16 MLBTradeRumors: Amateur Signing Bonuses: Red Sox: Next up in our series looking at the largest signing bonuses given to amateur players: the Red Sox... Jose Iglesias, $6.25MM...
• 10/13 MLBTradeRumors: Hiroyuki Nakajima Drawing Attention: 5:02pm: Nakajima will be represented by former Boras Corporation agent Tak Sato, MLBTR has learned.  Sato was involved with the...
• 10/12 SOX & Dawgs: What Would You Do If You Were Red Sox GM Theo Epstein?: We all know the 2011 version of the Boston Red Sox will have a much different look than the 2010 season. We know this because...
• 10/10 MLBTradeRumors: Week In Review: 10/3/10 - 10/9/10: It's Sunday, which means it's time for a look back on the week that was here on MLBTR: The offseason is beginning to take...
• 10/10 MLBTradeRumors: Cafardo's Latest: Matsuzaka, Managers, Konerko: Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe spoke to nearly a dozen scouts and executives and found that there would be substantial interest...
• 10/7 MLBTradeRumors: Matsuzaka Remains In Boston’s 2011 Plans: Physical conditioning and improved secondary pitches have placed Daisuke Matsuzaka firmly in Boston’s projected 2011 rotation....
• 10/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Mariners | Might be interested in Daisuke Matsuzaka: The Seattle Mariners might be willing to trade for Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka if the Red Sox decide to shop him, AOL...[+] Fanhouse's John Hickey reports.
• 10/4 MLBTradeRumors: Rakuten Golden Eagles Post Hisashi Iwakuma: The Rakuten Golden Eagles have officially committed to posting pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma, relays NPB Tracker's Patrick Newman...
• 10/2 SOX & Dawgs: Evening Red Sox Delight - 10/2: After falling in Game 1, the Boston Red Sox will try to once again spoil the hopes of an AL East crown for the New York Yankees...
• 10/2 MLBTradeRumors: Odds & Ends: Pirates, Beltre, Kemp, Blue Jays: A few links to check out before the Padres take on the Giants with their playoff hopes hanging in the balance, again... Dejan...
• 10/2 My Pinstripes: Rain Moves Yankees Into 1st Place: The Yankees and Red Sox waited 3 1/2 hours before last night's was finally called. (Nice job jerking the fans around even if...
• 10/2 YankeeAnalysts.com: Let's play two: As you likely know by now, the Yanks and Sox were rained out last night, and will play a day-night doubleheader today. Andy Pettitte...
• 10/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | To play doubleheader against New York Saturday: The Boston Red Sox will play a day-night doubleheader against the New York Yankees Saturday, Oct. 2, as a result of their game...[+] being rained out Friday, Oct. 1, according to The Associated Press. SP Tim Wakefield will start the first game, with SP Daisuke Matsuzaka starting the second game.
• 10/1 SOX & Dawgs: Tonight's Red Sox vs Yankees Game Is Postponed: After a 3½ hour rain delay at Fenway Park, tonight's game between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox has been postponed....
• 10/1 MLBTradeRumors: Gammons On Ortiz, Beltre, Dunn, Crawford, Dice-K: In his latest appearance on WEEI's Big Show, Peter Gammons discussed the playoffs, the offseason, and, of course, the Red Sox....
• 10/1 YankeeAnalysts.com: Yankees vs. Red Sox VI: This time it's not personal: So I may have been a tad premature in declaring last weekend's Yankees-Red Sox match-up to be meaningless, as Sunday night's contest...
• 10/1 SOX & Dawgs: New York Yankees @ Boston Red Sox Pitching Matchups: 10/1-10/3: Friday, October 1st @ 7:10 PM Andy Pettitte, LHP (11-3, 3.17) vs Daisuke Matsuzaka, RHP (9-6, 4.72) TV: NESN, MyTV9, MLB...

• 9/30 My Pinstripes: Yankees and Rays In Flat Footed Tie: Zack Greinke gave the Yankees a better chance to win the AL East when he dominated the Tampa Bay Rays in a 3-2 Kansas City Royals...
• 9/27 SOX & Dawgs: Evening Red Sox Delight - 9/26: The Boston Red Sox will look to continue to play spoiler while keeping their very slim playoff hopes alive and going for the...
• 9/27 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 9/27: The fat lady is really warming up her vocal cords now. The grave has been dug and all that remains is to put the dirt back in...
• 9/27 Bronx Baseball Daily: Yankees Win a Wild One, Magic Number Down to 1: The Yankees needed to win last nights game so they went with Phil Hughes, but Hughes was long out of the game by the time...
• 9/27 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 9/27: The fat lady is really warming up her vocal cords now. The grave has been dug and all that remains is to put the dirt back in...
• 9/27 YankeeAnalysts.com: Hughes, A-Rod, D-Rob all come up huge in much-needed wild 4-3 walk-off win in 10 against BoSox: Think the Yankees were pumped up to win this one? I know I was.In arguably the most nerve-wracking Yankee game played all season,...
• 9/26 SOX & Dawgs: Evening Red Sox Delight - 9/26: The Boston Red Sox will look to continue to play spoiler while keeping their very slim playoff hopes alive and going for the...
• 9/26 Call to the Pen: Glancing at the Playoff Picture: The Twins clinched the American League Central on Tuesday. The Rangers clinched the American League West Saturday night with their...
• 9/26 Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: Brandon Beachy gets a bit on an easier assignment in his second start as the Braves face the Nationals and Livan Hernandez. Beachy...
• 9/24 YankeeAnalysts.com: Yankees vs. Red Sox V: If the longstanding rivals play three games and no one cares do they make a sound?: With the Yankees' postseason ticket all but punched and the Red Sox missing the postseason for the first time since 2006 all but...
• 9/23 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox @ New York Yankees Pitching Matchups: 9/24-9/26: Friday, September 24th @ 7:05 p.m. Josh Beckett, RHP (5-5, 5.71) vs Andy Pettitte, LHP (11-2, 2.81) TV: NESN, YES, MLB Network,...
• 9/23 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox @ New York Yankees Pitching Matchups: 9/24-9/26: Friday, September 24th @ 7:05 p.m. Josh Beckett, RHP (5-5, 5.71) vs Andy Pettitte, LHP (11-2, 2.81) TV: NESN, YES, MLB Network,...
• 9/23 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 9/22: Say it however you want but for all intents and purposes, the 2010 version of the Boston Red Sox will not be heading to the...
• 9/22 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 9/22: Say it however you want but for all intents and purposes, the 2010 version of the Boston Red Sox will not be heading to the...
• 9/22 YankeeAnalysts.com: Yankees finally topple Shields on strength of rare five-run first inning as Hughes authors first quality start in a month: The Yankees jumped on James Shields early, knocking the enigmatic righty around for five runs in the first inning on their way...
• 9/22 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 9/20: After a tough weekend series, the Boston Red Sox look to keep their playoff hopes alive against a much-improved Baltimore Orioles...
• 9/22 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 9/21: While I'm not completely giving up on the Boston Red Sox for 2010, it's safe to say that they probably won't be heading to the...
• 9/21 Bronx Baseball Daily: Yankees Rumors: Likely to Get Involed if Yu Darvish is Posted: Via Hardball Talk: FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal heard from a source Saturday that right-hander Yu Darvish is likely...
• 9/21 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 9/20: After a tough weekend series, the Boston Red Sox look to keep their playoff hopes alive against a much-improved Baltimore Orioles...
• 9/21 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 9/21: While I'm not completely giving up on the Boston Red Sox for 2010, it's safe to say that they probably won't be heading to the...
• 9/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Matsuzaka continues giving up runs: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (9-6) pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing four runs, six hits, walking five and striking out four...[+] Monday, Sept. 20, in a 4-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. The Associated Press reports it is his career-high seventh straight start he's given up at least four runs.
• 9/18 TetreaultVision: Bloguin BRU: September 18, 2010: As noted earlier, Troy Tulowitzki is chewing bubblegum and kicking butt and he's all out of bubblegum. Just like today's Bloguin...
• 9/15 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 9/15: Man, west coast games are killer when they end at 1:30 a.m. here on the east coast. The good thing is we'll only have to experience...
• 9/14 SOX & Dawgs: Evening Red Sox Delight - 9/14: The Boston Red Sox hope to continue their push towards the 2010 MLB playoffs tonight in game two of a three-game set against...
• 9/14 SOX & Dawgs: Evening Red Sox Delight - 9/14: The Boston Red Sox hope to continue their push towards the 2010 MLB playoffs tonight in game two of a three-game set against...
• 9/14 MLBTradeRumors: Nine Rotations Already Set For 2011: There are no sure things when it comes to starting pitching, but some teams are better-positioned than others for 2011. These...
• 9/10 B-R Blog: Win Probability Added leaders for 2010: We've been talking about WPA on another thread and I just threw together a quick list. Click through for guys whose 2010 WPA total...
• 9/10 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 9/10: According to Baseball Prospectus, the Boston Red Sox have just a 2.75% chance of making the 2010 postseason. And according to...
• 9/10 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 9/10: According to Baseball Prospectus, the Boston Red Sox have just a 2.75% chance of making the 2010 postseason. And according to...
• 9/8 YankeeAnalysts.com: The starting pitching depth in the AL East: Given the success of the young starting pitchers on our divisional rivals who have made the Yankees look silly for the last three...
• 9/7 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 9/7: After a big win last night, the Boston Red Sox will look to do the same thing in game two of a three-game set against the Tampa...
• 9/7 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 9/7: After a big win last night, the Boston Red Sox will look to do the same thing in game two of a three-game set against the Tampa...
• 9/7 Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: CC Sabathia goes for his 20th win of the season as the Yankee host Baltimore and Jake Arrieta. Unlike the other Orioles starts,...
• 9/7 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 9/7: When you took a look at the lineup that Terry Francona put out for Monday night's game against the Tampa Bay Rays, you probably...
• 9/7 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 9/7: When you took a look at the lineup that Terry Francona put out for Monday night's game against the Tampa Bay Rays, you probably...
• 9/6 PaulLebowitz.com: Renovation Plans: Refurbishments and collateral attacks: I loathe hypothetical trades. Mostly because they make absolutely no sense and are...
• 9/5 NY Baseball Digest: Could Darvish Change the Free Agency Landscape?: There have been continued rumblings regarding Japanese pitching sensation Yu Darvish. For a couple of years we have heard about...
• 9/3 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 9/3: For five innings last night, Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka looked like the pitcher that the planet saw...
• 9/3 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 9/3: For five innings last night, Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka looked like the pitcher that the planet saw...
• 9/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka the winner Thursday: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed four runs in 5 2/3 innings to beat the Baltimore Orioles Thursday, Sept. 2, according...[+] to The Associated Press. He has given up four runs in each of his last four starts.
• 9/2 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 9/2: After coming back for a big win last night, the Boston Red Sox will look to take the rubber game of a three-game set against...
• 9/2 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 9/2: After coming back for a big win last night, the Boston Red Sox will look to take the rubber game of a three-game set against...
• 9/2 MLBTradeRumors: Clay Buchholz: Extension Candidate: If the Red Sox want to extend Clay Buchholz this winter, there's one comparable pitcher they just won't be able to avoid. Whether...
• 9/2 MLBTradeRumors: The Red Sox's 2011 Rotation: The Red Sox have perhaps the most recognizable rotation in baseball. Jon Lester, Clay Buchholz, Josh Beckett, John Lackey,...
• 9/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka to pitch Thursday: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (back) is on track to start Thursday, Sept. 2, after experiencing back pain last week, according...[+] to The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo.
• 9/1 PaulLebowitz.com: Judgment Calls: They swung at what they heard: Aroldis Chapman of the Cincinnati Reds exploded onto the big league scene last night with a...

• 8/31 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 8/30: With the Boston Red Sox losing last night to the Tampa Bay Rays and falling to 6.5 games behind them and the New York Yankees...
• 8/30 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 8/30: With the Boston Red Sox losing last night to the Tampa Bay Rays and falling to 6.5 games behind them and the New York Yankees...
• 8/27 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 8/27: After a day off, the Boston Red Sox head to Tropicana Field in Tampa, FL for a pivotal three-game weekend series with the Tampa...
• 8/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka scheduled to pitch next week: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (back) is scheduled to start against the Baltimore Orioles Thursday, Sept. 1, according to...[+] The Associated Press.
• 8/27 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 8/27: After a day off, the Boston Red Sox head to Tropicana Field in Tampa, FL for a pivotal three-game weekend series with the Tampa...
• 8/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches better at fast pace: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka has pitched better when he works with a quick pace on the mound, according to the Boston Herald's...[+] Michael Silverman. 'Tempo is a very important piece of attacking (the hitter),' said Matsuzaka. 'I have been trying to be mindful of that. In the past two starts I've been able to pitch with a good tempo successfully. The only thing is that, for example, in the last game, when I gave up a game-tying home run, I think it's that ability to keep pitching at a good tempo but also learning how to avoid mistakes within that tempo. That's what I need to learn, too.'
• 8/27 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 8/27: Due to some personal obligations that precluded me from talking about the Boston Red Sox splitting the doubleheader on Wednesday...
• 8/27 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 8/27: Due to some personal obligations that precluded me from talking about the Boston Red Sox splitting the doubleheader on Wednesday...
• 8/26 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 8/25: After beating the Seattle Mariners 5-3 in the first game of a day/night doubleheader, the Boston Red Sox will look to sweep...
• 8/25 Baseball Musings: Trade Offs: The Red Sox fall in the night cap of their double header to the Mariners 4-2. Tim Wakefield got the start as a back injury to...
• 8/25 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 8/25: After beating the Seattle Mariners 5-3 in the first game of a day/night doubleheader, the Boston Red Sox will look to sweep...
• 8/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka scratched from Friday start: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (back) will not pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays Friday, Aug. 27, because he is dealing with...[+] a sore lower back, according to The Boston Globe's Peter Abraham. SP Jon Lester will start Friday and P Tim Wakefield will start the second game of a doubleheader Wednesday, Aug. 25.
• 8/25 MLBTradeRumors: Odds & Ends: Daisuke, Vazquez, Mets, Dodgers: Links for Wednesday, as Joey Votto clubs homer after homer for the Reds... Number 18 is an 'ace number' in Japan,...
• 8/24 Call to the Pen: Notable Numerals: Joe Mauer, Clay Buchholz and More: While doing some research for last week’s AL Central themed Notable Numerals, I came across some interesting statistics related...
• 8/23 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 8/23: After a 1 hour 44 minute rain delay to start the game, the Boston Red Sox almost lost the start of Clay Buchholz to the rain...
• 8/23 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 8/23: After a 1 hour 44 minute rain delay to start the game, the Boston Red Sox almost lost the start of Clay Buchholz to the rain...
• 8/22 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox Delight - 8/22: Editor's note: Per the usual on Sunday, we'll be combining the recap post with the lineup post for the day. If it wasn't for...
• 8/22 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox Delight - 8/22: Editor's note: Per the usual on Sunday, we'll be combining the recap post with the lineup post for the day. If it wasn't for...
• 8/21 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 8/21: After getting s**** 16-2 last night, the Boston Red Sox look to rebound in game two of a three-game set against the Toronto...
• 8/21 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 8/21: After getting s**** 16-2 last night, the Boston Red Sox look to rebound in game two of a three-game set against the Toronto...
• 8/18 Jason's Baseball Blog: Original Draft Series: #10 – Boston Red Sox: For those that missed the guidelines I am using for this series of posts, you can find them here. Team #10: Boston Red Sox General...
• 8/16 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 8/16: The Boston Red Sox should be very happy to leave the state of Texas as it means they won't have to see Texas Rangers starter...
• 8/16 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 8/16: The Boston Red Sox should be very happy to leave the state of Texas as it means they won't have to see Texas Rangers starter...
• 8/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka loses for first time since June: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka struck out eight and walked two in 6 2/3 innings Sunday, Aug. 15, according to The Associated...[+] Press, and he ended up losing for the first time in eight starts since June 30. The Red Sox lost 7-3 to the Texas Rangers.
• 8/15 Baseball Press: The 606 - August 15, 2010: Baseball Press presents "The 606", a look at the most intriguing pitching matchup of the day, with a final prediction of the...
• 8/12 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox @ Texas Rangers Pitching Matchups: 8/13-8/15: Friday, August 13th @ 8:05 p.m. Josh Beckett, RHP (3-2, 6.21) vs Tommy Hunter, RHP (9-1, 3.01) TV: NESN, MLB Network, MLB.tv Radio:...
• 8/12 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox @ Texas Rangers Pitching Matchups: 8/13-8/15: Friday, August 13th @ 8:05 p.m. Josh Beckett, RHP (3-2, 6.21) vs Tommy Hunter, RHP (9-1, 3.01) TV: NESN, MLB Network, MLB.tv Radio:...
• 8/10 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox @ Toronto Blue Jays Pitching Matchups: 8/10-8/12: Tuesday, August 10th @ 7:07 p.m. Daisuke Matsuzaka, RHP (8-3, 3.96) vs Ricky Romero, LHP (9-7, 3.37) TV: NESN, MLB.tv Radio:...
• 8/10 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 8/10: After a split with their bitter rivals the New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox head north of the border to take on the Toronto...
• 8/10 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox @ Toronto Blue Jays Pitching Matchups: 8/10-8/12: Tuesday, August 10th @ 7:07 p.m. Daisuke Matsuzaka, RHP (8-3, 3.96) vs Ricky Romero, LHP (9-7, 3.37) TV: NESN, MLB.tv Radio:...
• 8/10 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 8/10: After a split with their bitter rivals the New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox head north of the border to take on the Toronto...
• 8/8 MLBTradeRumors: Cafardo's Latest: Red Sox, Rangers, Angels, Viciedo: Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe breaks down the 2010 Red Sox and what members of the team may not be around for 2011. He says...
• 8/6 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 8/6: I swear that you probably have a better chance of winning the lottery than you do when Daisuke Matsuzaka takes the mound for...
• 8/6 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 8/6: I swear that you probably have a better chance of winning the lottery than you do when Daisuke Matsuzaka takes the mound for...
• 8/6 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 8/5: After learning they'll be without the services of their first baseman Kevin Youkilis for the rest of the season, the Boston...
• 8/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka solid Thursday: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka tossed eight solid innings to beat the Cleveland Indians Thursday, Aug. 5, according to The...[+] Associated Press. He is now 5-1 in his last 10 starts and has given up three earned runs or less in 10 of his last 12 starts. Matsuzaka struck out six and walked two while allowing five hits.
• 8/5 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 8/5: After learning they'll be without the services of their first baseman Kevin Youkilis for the rest of the season, the Boston...
• 8/2 SOX & Dawgs: Cleveland Indians @ Boston Red Sox Pitching Matchups: 8/2-8/5: Monday, August 2nd @ 7:10 p.m. Fausto Carmona, RHP (10-8, 3.92) vs John Lackey, RHP (10-5, 4.26) TV: NESN, MLB.tv Radio:...
• 8/1 MLBTradeRumors: Cafardo On Lee, Edmonds, Dunn, Kelly: In this week's installment of his Baseball Notes column, the Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo breaks down the winners and losers of...

• 7/28 Baseball Daily Digest: Pacific Perspectives: Eastern Relief: One of the frequent themes of my column is the success of Asian relief pitchers instead of starting pitchers—unlike the long-running...
• 7/25 Baseball Musings: Perfect Pen: The Seattle Mariners bullpen retired all 12 Red Sox batters they faced Sunday afternoon, striking out five in four innings. That...
• 7/25 Baseball Press: The 606 - July 25, 2010: Baseball Press presents "The 606", a look at the most intriguing pitching matchup of the day, with a final prediction of the...
• 7/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka solid: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed a run on two hits and two walks while fanning six in 6 2/3 innings to beat the Oakland...[+] Athletics Monday, July 19, The Associated Press reports.
• 7/20 Baseball Musings: Two on the Mend: The Red Sox and Athletics played a 2-1 game Monday night with the Red Sox coming out on top. Daisuke Matsuzaka and Ben Sheets...
• 7/19 B-R Blog: Best Red Sox player during John Henry’s tenure as owner: I recently wrote an article for the NY Times about the best player during George Steinbrenner's reign. In talking to Neil, he...
• 7/13 Baseball Musings: AL East Race: The American League East race at the All-Star break is down to three teams, the Yankees, Rays and Red Sox. The New York leads...
• 7/12 MLBTradeRumors: Lester Hopes To Pitch In Boston Long-Term: Jon Lester told Alex Speier of WEEI.com that he hopes to sign an extension with the Red Sox at some point. The Red Sox already...
• 7/11 Baseball Musings: Extra Long Ball: Daisuke Matsuzaka and Jesse Litsch battled in Toronto as both starters allowed a two-run home, Boston Darnell McDonald delivering...
• 7/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Set second-half rotation: The Boston Red Sox set their second-half rotation Friday, July 9, according to The Boston Globe's Peter Abraham. SP Tim Wakefield...[+] will start the first game, followed by SPs Clay Buchholz, John Lackey, Jon Lester and Daisuke Matsuzaka.
• 7/9 B-R Blog: David Price strikes out 10+ for the 3rd time in his career: Two nights ago, David Price struck out 10 Red Sox and joined an interesting club. Here are the guys since 2000 to strike out...
• 7/5 Baseball Musings: Missing Pedroia: The Red Sox defense fails them in the bottom of the sixth against the Rays. With men on first and second and Jason Bartlett batting...
• 7/5 Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The Phillies try to climb back into the NL East race as they host a series with the Braves. Derek Lowe meets Roy Halladay in the...
• 7/1 PaulLebowitz.com: Blockbuster Deals, Bold And Risky: "Now and for the future..." I hate to keep harping on that ridiculous Theo Epstein comment of being concerned with "now and...

• 6/26 Call to the Pen: Roster Moves (6/24): Nelson, Benitez, and Matthews Jr sign: June 24th saw 16 of the 30 MLB organizations make some sort of roster move.  Just like the 6/23 report, this one lacks any true...
• 6/25 TetreaultVision: Pedroia Ruins Rockies Night: Dustin Pedroia - Baseball Destroyah. It sounds better when expressed in full Bostonian accent. If you harbor any doubts on...
• 6/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka activated: The Boston Red Sox activated SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (forearm) from the 15-day disabled list Thursday, June 24, according to CBSSports.com....[+]
• 6/24 MLBTradeRumors: Odds & Ends: Valentine, Lowell, Lee: Some links for Thursday... Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News hears from a source who believes that there's...
• 6/24 The UpperCard Network: Around The Diamond: Mets, Cliff Lee, Lowell: Some baseball news for the morning, after Jason Giambi‘s walk off homer last night: The Pirates have designated Dana Eveland...
• 6/23 Call to the Pen: Roster Moves (6/12): Dice-K Hits the DL, Miguel Montero Finally Activated: I continue the back editions of Roster Moves with June 12, which was another busy day for baseball transactions (moves after the...
• 6/21 Baseball Musings: Comment of the Day: From The Soxaholix: It seems that this nice stretch coincides with Beckett and Matsuzaka on the DL. I almost dread their return....
• 6/21 Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness: That’s Not Going To Be A Fun Flight Home: Three games, zero wins, and another entry in the long history of Dodger interleague ineptitude. Even though the Dodgers didn’t...
• 6/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka to start Thursday: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (forearm) threw 49 pitches in a side session Saturday, June 19, and is expected to start against...[+] the Colorado Rockies Thursday, June 24, according to The Associated Press.
• 6/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka throws Thursday: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (forearm) threw a 39-pitch bullpen session Thursday, June 17, that he described as 'normal,'...[+] according to The Boston Globe's Peter Abraham. Matsuzaka will throw a three-inning simulated game Saturday, June 19, and he should be ready to return around Wednesday, June 23.
• 6/16 Baseball Daily Digest: Pacific Perspectives: The Quiet One: No, I’m not talking about the late John Entwhistle, despite the fact that you might be asking, “Who?” I’m...
• 6/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka has no structural damage: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (forearm) has no structural damage in his forearm, and he has not undergone an MRI exam, according...[+] to ESPNBoston.com's Joe McDonald. Matsuzaka will attempt to throw Tuesday, June 15, and he will be re-evaluated after his throwing session.
• 6/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Terry Francona not worried about Daisuke Matsuzaka's injury: Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona doesn't think SP Daisuke Matsuzaka's (forearm) injury is serious even though it led to him...[+] being placed on the 15-day disabled list, according to The Associated Press. 'Daisuke feels great, which is good,' Francona said Sunday, June 13. 'We certainly need to delve into it a little more.' Matsuzaka warmed up prior to his scheduled start against the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday, June 12, but walked to the dugout 15 minutes before game time after feeling tightness in his forearm. Matsuzaka tried to convince Francona that he could still pitch in the game by altering his delivery, but the team was uncomfortable with him doing that.
• 6/13 TetreaultVision: Take Me Back from the Ballgame June 12, 2010: A grand June Saturday at the park. Let's waste no more time on preamble, we have games to cover. 3 Houston Astros...
• 6/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka placed on 15-day disabled list: The Boston Red Sox have placed SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (forearm) on the 15-day disabled list because of a right forearm strain, according...[+] to Scott Lauber of the Boston Herald. P Scott Atchison is starting in his place against the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday, June 12.
• 6/12 TetreaultVision: Take Me Out to the Ballgame June 12, 2010 Afternoon Edition: A trio of games on the sunshine circuit, the dozen under the lights will be up before sundown. Enjoy your Saturday afternoon. Houston...
• 6/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka throws Thursday: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (illness) threw a side session Thursday, June 10, a day after suffering from an apparent case...[+] of food poisoning, according to MLB.com's Ian Browne.
• 6/10 TetreaultVision: Take Me Out to the Ballgame June 9, 2010: Well, we survived the hype. We now resume your regularly scheduled fantastic slate of summer baseball. Weather permitting. ...
• 6/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka sick: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (flu) was sent home Wednesday, June 9, with the stomach flu, according to The Associated Press....[+]
• 6/9 Baseball Daily Digest: Stras Wars I: A New Hope: A sold out crowd… in Washington… on a Tuesday night. Such is the impact of one Stephen Strasburg, making perhaps the most...
• 6/8 TetreaultVision: Take Me Back fromt he Ballgame June 7, 2010: Baseball's draft began last night, with fifty selections made. Bryce Harper was the consensus best talent,a nd the Nationals...
• 6/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka runs scoreless streak to 15: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed four hits and two walks while striking out five in eight shutout innings to beat the...[+] Cleveland Indians Monday, June 7, The Associated Press reports. He has thrown 15 straight shutout innings and has been using his cutter more than his slider.
• 6/8 Baseball Musings: Rolling the Dice-K: Daisuke Matsuzaka pitched eight shutout innings for the second time this season as Boston defeated Cleveland 4-1. He’s...
• 6/7 Baseball Musings: Rolling the Dice-K: Daisuke Matsuzaka pitched eight shutout innings for the second time this season as Boston defeated Cleveland 4-1. He’s...
• 6/7 TetreaultVision: Take Me Out to the Ballgame June 7, 2010: Monday carries the dawn of nine new series. But one is an abbreviated make up of a rained out tilt last week. The AL West is...
• 6/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka strikes out seven Wednesday: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka gave up 10 hits and three runs while walking none and striking out seven to beat the Oakland...[+] Athletics Wednesday, June 2, according to The Associated Press.
• 6/2 BC Sports: Red Sox On A Roll, Back In AL East Race: Run Prevention, Meet Run Explosion The Red Sox came into Tropicana Field last Monday 8.5 games behind the American League East-leading...

• 5/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka admits pitching with soreness: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (legs) admitted to pitching with lingering lower-body soreness while he matched a career high...[+] with eight walks Thursday, May 27, the Boston Herald's Scott Lauber reports.
• 5/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka shaky Thursday: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka walked a season-high eight hitters while giving up three runs in 4 2/3 innings to lose to...[+] the Kansas City Royals Thursday, May 27, according to The Associated Press. He walked five batters, a career high, in the fifth inning.
• 5/27 TetreaultVision: Take Me Out to the Ballgame May 27, 2010 Night Edition: An abbreviated schedule of games this evening. St. Louis Cardinals at San Diego Padres P.J. Walters vs. Wade LeBlancJerry...
• 5/26 Baseball Daily Digest: Pacific Perspectives: Asian Starting Pitching Roundup: I tend to focus on hitters in my columns, in part because I find them more interesting to write about, and also because more stories...
• 5/25 TetreaultVision: Take Me Out to the Ballgame May 25, 2010: Full slate of games again in the majors. No sign of Strasburg, yet. But soon. Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Indians Jake...
• 5/25 TetreaultVision: Winning a Trade: Nate McLouth has been a Brave for just under a season.  The Pirates sent him to Atlanta on June 3rd, 2009.  I immediately declared...
• 5/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Jason Varitek might be paired with Daisuke Matsuzaka: Boston Red Sox C Jason Varitek might catch SP Daisuke Matsuzaka the next time he pitches, according to The Providence Journal's...[+] Brian MacPherson. Matsuzaka has given up just one earned run in 15 innings pitched with Varitek behind the plate, but has allowed 18 earned runs in 14 2/3 innings with C Victor Martinez as his backstop.
• 5/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka flirts with no-hitter Saturday: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (3-1) carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday,...[+] May 22, until SS Juan Castro hit a bloop single beyond the reach of SS Marco Scutaro, according to The Associated Press. Matsuzaka allowed one hit over eight innings with four walks and five strikeouts.
• 5/22 Baseball Musings: Matsuzaka in the Eighth: Daisuke Matsuzaka is coming out to face the Phillies in the eighth inning with a no-hitter intact. Philadelphia sends up Raul...
• 5/22 Baseball Musings: Dice-K No No: Daisuke Matsuzaka finished five innings against the Phillies without allowing a hit. He’s walked three so far as the Red...
• 5/18 Baseball Musings: Praise for the Yankees: I’m watching the NESN telecast of the Boston/New York game, and I’ve never heard Boston announcers heap so much praise...
• 5/17 Baseball Musings: Praise for the Yankees: I’m watching the NESN telecast of the Boston/New York game, and I’ve never heard Boston announcers heap so much praise...
• 5/17 Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The Red Sox trail the Yankees by 5 1/2 games in the wild card race as they meet in New York for two-game series. Daisuke Matsuzaka...
• 5/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka walks none Tuesday: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka walked none for only the second time in his last 33 starts Tuesday, May 11, according to The...[+] Associated Press.
• 5/12 Baseball Musings: Early Returns Positive on Pitching: Looking at the pitching matchups today, I was expecting a number of slugfests. The four early games, so far, each has at least...
• 5/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka allows three hits in Tuesday win: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka struck out nine, scattered three hits and allowed just three runners on base Tuesday, May...[+] 11, in a 6-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays, according to The Associated Press.
• 5/10 MLBlogs: The 26th Man: Close Calls & DMac: Before tonight's 2-0 victory over Toronto, check out the last time the Red Sox won by more than 1 run: Gm# Date Tm ...
• 5/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka wins first game: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka won his first game of the year after giving up four runs in the first inning to the Los Angeles...[+] Angels of Anaheim Thursday, May 6, according to The Associated Press. He gave up just two hits in the next four innings for the victory.
• 5/6 MLBTradeRumors: Stark On Gordon, Dunn, Lowell: The five most untradeable contracts in baseball?  ESPN's Jayson Stark's poll of baseball executives say it's Alfonso Soriano,...
• 5/4 MLBTradeRumors: Players With Full No-Trade Clauses: A contract with a full no-trade clause lets a player control his destiny.  Looking at Cot's Baseball Contracts, here's an attempted list...
• 5/4 MLBTradeRumors: 2011 Contract Issues: Boston Red Sox: The Red Sox face four contractual options after the season: Designated hitter David Ortiz has a $12.5MM club option.  This...
• 5/1 MLBTradeRumors: Odds & Ends: Zito, Braves, Lee, Red Sox: Links for Saturday... ESPN's Buster Olney notes that Barry Zito has reinvented himself this season, and is starting...

• 4/30 MLBTradeRumors: Odds & Ends: Carlos Gonzalez, Cano, Ibarra: Links to check out as we await Cliff Lee's Mariners debut... If you play fantasy baseball, be sure to follow our @closernews...
• 4/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka to start Saturday: Updating a previous report, Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (neck) will make his season debut against the Baltimore Orioles...[+] Saturday, May 1, according to The Associated Press.
• 4/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka throws simulated game Monday: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (neck) threw a 70-pitch simulated game Monday, April 26, and did not experience any problems,...[+] according to The Boston Globe's Peter Abraham.
• 4/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Tim Wakefield heads to pen: Boston Red Sox SP Tim Wakefield has been inserted into the bullpen with SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (back) returning, according to the...[+] Boston Herald.
• 4/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka to make start next weekend: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (neck) will make his first start of the season during next weekend's series against the Baltimore...[+] Orioles, according to The Boston Globe's Peter Abraham.
• 4/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka to throw simulated game Monday: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (neck) will throw a simulated game Monday, April 26, according to The Boston Globe's Peter...[+] Abraham. It is not known when the team will insert him into the starting rotation. Manager Terry Francona has refused to confirm that SP Tim Wakefield is headed to the bullpen.
• 4/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Tim Wakefield to move to pen: Updating a previous report, Boston Red Sox SP Tim Wakefield was told before the game Thursday, April 22, that he will be moved...[+] to the bullpen to make room for SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (neck) in the rotation, according to ESPNBoston.com's Gordon Edes. SP Clay Buchholz will remain in the rotation. Matsuzaka figures to start either Monday, April 26, or Tuesday, April 27.
• 4/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka to rejoin rotation: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (neck) will rejoin the starting rotation on his next turn, according to The Boston Globe's...[+] Nick Cafardo. Manager Terry Francona said the team will not use a six-man rotation. However, he would not mention which starting pitcher will be taken out of the rotation to make room for Matsuzaka. SP Tim Wakefield, who pitches Sunday, April 25, would appear to be a possibility. It does not appear that the team wants to move SP Clay Buchholz out of the rotation unless there are issues during his start Thursday, April 22.
• 4/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka sharp in final rehab outing: Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (neck) struck out eight and walked none while allowing three runs in 5 2/3 innings pitched...[+] with Triple-A Pawtucket Wednesday, April 21, in what is supposed to be his final rehab outing, according to ESPNBoston.com's Gordon Edes. He threw 99 pitches in the outing, with 66 going for strikes.