Well folks, the five-game winning streak is over after the Atlanta Braves came into Fenway Park last night and beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1. It also appears that the days of Kevin Youkilis wearing the local nine’s uniform are just about over too.

The Red Sox offense, which had been hot as of late, was shutdown last night by a pitcher in Jair Jurrjens who had come into the game allowing more runs than inning pitched this season. They managed just three hits on the night.

The first one came in the 1st inning when Adrian Gonzalez singled. After that, only Daniel Nava (walk) and Will Middlebrooks (hit by pitch) reached base until Middlebrooks doubled in the 8th inning. Two batters later, the Red Sox got their only run of the night when Nava doubled in WMB. That was it for base runners on the night.

Jon Lester started this one for the Red Sox and while he made his pitches, he got hit around. All told on the night, he allowed 10 hits.

Honestly though, it wasn’t as if Lester was leaving pitches up in zone or out over the meat of the plate. He made some good ones. Unfortunately the Braves bats find the ball and the openings.

Lastly, as I said at the beginning, Youk’s day are numbered in Beantown.

He’s all been all but replaced in the lineup by the hotter hitting Middlebrooks and there’s rumors out there that he’ll be traded shortly. It’s a matter of when, not if it’ll happen.

Sorry for this being short and sweet. I have some personal things to take care that will take up most of the day.

We’ll be back later with today’s lineups, batter/pitcher matchups and links from the day. So for now, let’s take at look at the overnight links from the media by clicking on the read more button below if you’re on the home page.

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Red Sox’ win streak ends [boston globe]

Youkilis sits, Middlebrooks remains in lineup [boston globe]

Close to end, but still chipper [boston globe]

Bard will be back in bullpen when he returns [boston globe]

Streakin’ no more: Jon Lester’s frustrations grow, bats struggle [boston herald]

Michael Bourn backs Carl Crawford [boston herald]

Lester, Pedroia woes worthy of concern [boston herald]

Scott Atchison’s role merits Star status [boston herald]

Daniel Bard, team agree: ‘Pen his place [boston herald]

Hill ready to throw after second opinion [rob bradford – weei.com]

What becoming a full-time first baseman might mean for Adrian Gonzalez [rob bradford – weei.com]

Source: Red Sox will trade Kevin Youkilis ’sooner rather than later’ [clubhouse insider]

Jurrjens silences Sox bats in return to Majors [csn new england]

Lester: ‘I don’t know what else to do’ [csn new england]

Frustrated Lester searching for answers [csn new england]

Rally fizzles; Pedroia scuffles [csn new england]

Report: Sox close to trading Youkilis [csn new england]

Bard’s thoughts on closing, velocity drop [espn boston]

Bobby Valentine on Michael Kay show [espn boston]

White Sox leading Youkilis sweepstakes? [espn boston]

Rapid Reaction: Braves 4, Red Sox 1 [espn boston]

Takeaways from stormy and dark Fenway [espn boston]

Kevin Youkilis on WAAF: Players ‘tired’ of redundant questions [full count]

Daniel Bard’s Return to Bullpen Smart Move, Will Prevent Him From Becoming Next Joba Chamberlain [nesn.com]

Dustin Pedroia Must Get ‘Hotter Than a Firecracker’ for Red Sox to Sustain Success [nesn.com]

Jon Lester Insists He’s Healthy, Can’t Explain Reasoning Behind Subpar String of Starts [nesn.com]

After Cody Ross Planned to Lure Dan Uggla to San Francisco, Uggla Now Hopes to Recruit Ross to Braves [nesn.com]

Chipper Jones on Will Middlebrooks: “I’m starting to take notice” [projo sox blog]

Despite slump, Pedroia staying in two-hole [redsox.com]

Crawford set for Minors action Saturday [redsox.com]

Red-hot Middlebrooks starts over Youkilis [redsox.com]

Bard moving back to bullpen for rest of season [redsox.com]

Atchison pitching his case for All-Star nod [redsox.com]

For more slices of Red Sox goodness, head over to the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, CSN New England,  ESPN Boston, NESN, Providence Journal, RedSox.com and WEEI websites.

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One and done: Wildcats’ Lagow commit to quarterback UConn [starlocalnews.com]

UConn Men’s Basketball links

Shabazz Napier Wearing A Walking Boot For Now [dom amore – hartford courant]

NBA Front Office Source, Scout Assess Andre Drummond, Jeremy Lamb Draft Stock [david borges – new haven register]

Napier in boot for six weeks [kevin duffy – ct post]

Drummond, Robinson work out for Bobcats [norwich bulletin]

Other UConn related links

Baseball. Mazzilli and Oberg Named to ABCA Regional Second Team [uconnhuskies.com]

W. Track. UConn Women’s Track Well Represented At Olympic Trials [uconnhuskies.com]

Title IX at 40: UConn’s football upgrade paid dividends to tennis player Vorvis of Fairfield [ct post]

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Tonight’s Red Sox vs Braves game is in a rain delay. The game is expected to start at 8:20 p.m.

After sweeping the Miami Marlins, the Boston Red Sox will continue their eight-game home stanza with the final three games of interleague play. Tonight they’ll welcome the Atlanta Braves to historic Fenway Park for the first game of a three-game set.

First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. and will be broadcast on NESN in the Red Sox television market. If you live in the Braves television market, you can catch the game on Peachtree TV/Fox Sports South. And if you don’t live in either market you are in luck as the MLB Network will have coverage of the game as well (not in Red Sox or Braves television markets. If you can’t catch the television broadcast, you can always listen to it on the Red Sox radio network.

Jon Lester steps on to the bump for the 15th time this season tonight for the Red Sox. In his previous 14 starts, Lester is 4-4 with a 4.53 ERA. His lone career start against the Braves came in 2006 when he picked up the win after allowing one run in six innings work.

Jair Jurrjens makes his fifth start of 2012 and his first since April 23rd. In his previous four starts, Jurrjens is 0-2 with a 9.37 ERA (17 ER/16.1 IP). His only two career starts against the Red Sox came in 2009 when he went 0-1 with a 3.14 ERA (5 ER/14.1 IP). He picked up a no decision in his only Fenway start after allowing five runs (two earned) in 6.1 innings of work.

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Here are today’s lineups:

37-32		36-33
1. Michael Bourn	CF	1. Daniel Nava	LF
2. Martin Prado	3B	2. Dustin Pedroia	2B
3. Brian McCann	C	3. Adrian Gonzalez	1B
4. Dan Uggla	2B	4. David Ortiz	DH
5. Freddie Freeman	1B	5. Cody Ross	RF
6. Chipper Jones	DH	6. Jarrod Saltalamacchia	C
7. Jason Heyward	RF	7. Will Middlebrooks	3B
8. Matt Diaz	LF	8. Ryan Kalish	CF
9. Andrelton Simmons	SS	9. Mike Aviles	SS
Jair Jurrjens	SP	Jon Lester	SP

And here is how the hitters have fared against today’s starting pitchers:

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Cherington: Bard to bullpen ‘mutual’ decision [rob bradford – weei.com]

Video: Is David Ortiz right about the media, state of the Red Sox [clubhouse insider]

Bard moves back to relief: “It felt like I belonged” [clubhouse insider]

Bobby V met with Youkilis before starting Middlebrooks [clubhouse insider]

Braves’ Michael Bourn: Carl Crawford ‘will bounce back’ for Red Sox [clubhouse insider]

Cherington hopes Bard makes an impact out of bullpen [clubhouse insider]

Youngsters making the difference for Sox [csn new england]

Bard headed back to bullpen [csn new england]

Friday: Middlebrooks at third; Youkilis sits [csn new england]

Crawford to begin rehab assignment Saturday [csn new england]

Valentine pleased with youngsters’ progress [csn new england]

Chipper makes final Fenway appearance [csn new england]

Atchison an All-Star? [csn new england]

SweetSpot: Teams want Youkilis [espn boston]

Daniel Bard says he has officially been moved back to a relief role [espn boston]

Youkilis sits, Middlebrooks at third [espn boston]

Bobby V braces Youkilis for less playing time [espn boston]

Crawford to play Saturday GCL game [espn boston]

Injury updates: Ellsbury, Hill progressing [espn boston]

Atchinson’s case to be an All-Star [espn boston]

Bobby: Nava was ‘completely off the radar’ [espn boston]

Last hurrah for Chipper Jones at Fenway? [espn boston]

Middlebrooks stays at third, calm reigns [extra bases]

Red Sox prospect Duarte suspended [extra bases]

Valentine talks it over with Youkilis [extra bases]

Valentine meets up with Jones again [extra bases]

Bard: Bullpen ‘is where I belong’ [extra bases]

Curt Schilling on D&C: ‘I’m not asking for sympathy’ after losing $50M in business collapse [full count]

Nuggetpalooza: Red Sox hit for ‘home run cycle’ [full count]

Kevin Millar on M&M: Red Sox media problems are ‘little pebble on the road’ [full count]

Led by David Ortiz, Red Sox starting to fight back [tony massarotti – boston globe]

Vote: Is Will Middlebrooks the Early AL Rookie of the Year Favorite? [nesn.com]

Jenny Dell, Tom Caron Show Off What They’re ‘Drinkin’ During Dunkin’ Donuts Shoot at Fenway Park (Photos) [nesn.com]

Report: Daniel Bard Informs Red Sox He Doesn’t Want to Start Anymore, Will Return to Bullpen [nesn.com]

Bobby Valentine Plans to Ride ‘Hot Hand’ At Third Base, Will Bench Kevin Youkilis For Now [nesn.com]

Will Middlebrooks’ Performance Forces Bobby Valentine’s Hand Into Solving Positional Battle [nesn.com]

Donaldson: Boston’s “Whiz Kids” [projo sox blog]

Middlebrooks again playing third base over Youkilis [projo sox blog]

Crawford to start rehabbing, Braves’ Bourn confident he’s still ‘a superstar player’ [projo sox blog]

Bard: Meant to pitch late in games [projo sox blog]

Atchison might not be an All-Star, but he’s been indispensible for Red Sox [projo sox blog]

Lester gets call as Red Sox welcome Braves [redsox.com]

Schilling’s video-game company goes bankrupt [redsox.com]

David Ortiz has another pressing matter [touching all the bases]

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“Sunday MLB on TBS” will feature the Boston Red Sox and second baseman Dustin Pedroia hosting the Atlanta Braves and catcher Brian McCann in interleague action June 24 at 1:30 p.m. ET from historic Fenway Park. Clay Buchholz (7-2) is scheduled to start for the Red Sox against Braves probable starter Mike Minor (3-5).  Calling the action will be Brian Anderson (play-by-play) and analysts John Smoltz and David Wells.

In October, TBS will exclusively televise the American League (AL) and National League (NL) Wild Card games and will once again provide exclusive coverage of all four MLB Division Series (DS) and the American League Championship Series (ALCS).  TBS is also the exclusive home of the 2012 MLB All-Star Game Selection Show presented by Taco Bell airing Sunday, July 1, at 1 p.m.

The network will announce future games on its schedule coinciding with its selection windows. The games included in the TBS MLB package will not be televised in the team’s home television territory.

TBS has broadcast MLB games for more than 30 years, serving as the exclusive home of the MLB Division Series (DS) and one League Championship Series (LCS) since 2007 and home of Atlanta Braves coverage from 1977 to 2007.

UPCOMING “SUNDAY MLB ON TBS” SCHEDULE: 

Sun., July 1
1 p.m.	2012 MLB All-Star Game Selection Show presented by Taco Bell
2 p.m.	Chicago White Sox @ New York Yankees
	Announcers: Brian Anderson (play-by-play) and John Smoltz (analyst)

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Don’t look now folks but this “toxic” Boston Red Sox team is playing some good baseball right now.

The Red Sox rallied last night behind the “youth” of the organization for a 6-5 win over the Miami Marlins. The win gave the local nine a sweep of the three-game set with the Marlins and it was also their fifth straight win.

They now hold a one-game lead on last place over the Toronto Blue Jays and are just two games behind the Tampa Bay Rays for third and three games behind the Baltimore Orioles for second. By the way, those games behind the Rays is how close they are to the second wild card spot (yes, I know. It’s way too early to be talking about the playoffs).

When I say “youth”, I only say it that way because Daniel Nava is almost 30 years old. The other two principals of that “youth” though are 23 (Will Middlebrooks) and 24 (Ryan Kalish).

Middlebrooks did most of the damage last night with four RBIs including a huge two-run homer in the 8th that tied the game and also set the stage for the other stars of the show.

After WMB hit his 449 foot game tying homer, Kalish followed with a single. Instead of bunting, Mike Aviles grounded out to first on a hit and run play. Somehow though because of some aggressive base running by Kalish, he ended up at third base on an infield ground out. Nava came to the plate and the thought of another squeeze play was definitely there. Instead he roped Edward Mujica offering to center for a single that brought in the eventual winning run.

Since taking over for the Kevin Youkilis in the blow out win on Wednesday night, Middlebrooks is 4-for-5 with two home runs and six RBIs. Over the course of the three-game series with the Marlins, he went 6-for-8 with two home runs and seven RBIs. On the season now, WMB is hitting .316 with eight home runs and 31 RBIs in 38 games

And to think he’s been raking at the plate with sporadic playing time since Youk has returned.

Now I know that friend of the site and friend in real life FC won’t want to hear this as she is a huge Youk fan but his time is slowly but surely running out in Boston. In 41 games this season, Youk is hitting .225 with four home runs and 13 RBIs.

You tell me who you want in the lineup? Youk or WMB?

For me it’s easy and it’s nothing against Youk but I’d want Middlebrooks in my lineup every day. Sure Youk is proven in this league but Middlebrooks battled through a slump after his callup and has been nothing but consistent. The threat is there for him to get a hit every time he steps into the batter’s box. With Youk at the plate, you’re just not sure what you’re going to get anymore.

Daisuke Matsuzaka started this one and it was the same old story. One bad inning followed by four shutdown innings. Maybe someone needs to tell Dice-K that when he takes the mound to start a game, he’s already given up two-three runs.

In all seriousness though, whatever he is doing to prepare for the games probably needs to change. Because if he can get past that one bad early inning, he has the potential to stablize the rotation going forward.

This team is fun to watch again right now. Hopefully their good play continues in the final interleague series of the season when the Chipper Jones farewell tour hits the Fens for the weekend with the Atlanta Braves in town.

We’ll be back later with today’s lineups, batter/pitcher matchups and links from the day. So for now, let’s take at look at the overnight links from the media by clicking on the read more button below if you’re on the home page.

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Sox stay hot with sweep [boston globe]

Marrero eager to get started [boston globe]

A big blast from Ortiz [boston globe]

Energetic Kalish providing dash of excitement [boston globe]

Sox rally propelled by youth [boston herald]

Ryan Kalish gives an energy boost [boston herald]

Mixed roll for Dice [boston herald]

Ryan Kalish turns to Cody Ross for veteran advice [boston herald]

David Ortiz: I’m tired of the drama [boston herald]

John Henry happy with Sox’ response [boston herald]

David Ortiz’s Rant Against Media In Line With Big Papi’s Character, Team’s Changing Climate [nesn.com]

Middlebrooks leads Sox to 6-5 victory over Marlins, series sweep [csn new england]

Valentine: Middlebrooks is ‘developing nicely’ [csn new england]

Saltalamacchia: Matsuzaka ‘battled’ [csn new england]

Video: State of the Nation [espn boston]

Rapid Reaction: Sox 6, Marlins 5 [espn boston]

Video: BBTN on what’s wrong with Sox [espn boston]

Andrew Bailey: ‘I definitely see the light at the end of the tunnel’ [full count]

Closing Time: Will and a way — Middlebrooks leads Red Sox to comeback victory [full count]

Opinion: David Ortiz wrong guy to deliver message [full count]

Daniel Nava and Ryan Kalish just worried about the here and now [full count]

David Ortiz’s Outburst Another Sign of Leadership as He Deflects Attention From Clubhouse to Himself [nesn.com]

Red Sox Youth Movement Starts With Will Middlebrooks, But Ryan Kalish, Daniel Nava Key to Success [nesn.com]

Will Middlebrooks Proves to Be Consistent Threat Despite Inconsistent Playing Time [nesn.com]

Cody Ross Impressed With Red Sox Ability to Finish Off Comeback Win (Video) [nesn.com]

Curt Schilling ‘Tapped Out’ Financially, Says Money From Baseball Probably ‘All Gone’ [nesn.com]

Feeling the pain of David Ortiz [mike petraglia – weei.com]

Youkilis sits, Middlebrooks starts at third [redsox.com]

Bailey takes big step, throws bullpen session [redsox.com]

Crawford may play in Minors game Saturday [redsox.com]

Making it work: How Will Middlebrooks is making the most of a complicated situation [alex speier – weei.com]

For more slices of Red Sox goodness, head over to the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, CSN New England,  ESPN Boston, NESN, Providence Journal, RedSox.com and WEEI websites.

And if you must check out the enemy news, be sure to head over to the Miami Herald, Palm Beach Post and South Florida Sun-Sentinel websites. Also be sure to check out our Bloguin brother Marlins Big Catch for all of your Marlins needs.

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DC answered a question in his mailbag [Desmond Conner – Hartford Courant]

Former UConn Player Mike Ryan Still On Critical List [Hartford Courant]

UConn Women’s Basketball links

Business As Usual Today For Auriemma [Rich Elliott – CT Post]

UConn Men’s Basketball links

Jim Calhoun On His Future, The APR and The Draft. [Dom Amore – Hartford Courant]

Boatright Gets Boost From CP3 Camp [UConnHuskies.com]

Former FCIAC stars Austrie, Coombs find ‘Love and Basketball’ [CT Post]

Calhoun Giving No Indication Of Retirement [Hartford Courant]

Suns Draft Candidate: Jeremy Lamb [KTAR.com]

Other UConn related links

Baseball. UConn Baseball Summer Notebook [UConnHuskies.com]

Two Former UConn Baseball Players Named To 2012 All-Star Futures Game [SOX & Dawgs]

M. Soccer. Men’s Soccer Set To Host 10 Games At Morrone Stadium in 2012 [UConnHuskies.com]

W. Ice Hockey. Garcia Leads Pack of 12 Huskies on WHEA All-Academic Team [UConnHuskies.com]

M. Ice Hockey. UConn Men’s Ice Hockey To Join Hockey East [UConnHuskies.com]

Baseball. Bethel High native Barnes to represent Red Sox at Futures Game [CT Post]

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Are you wondering if you’ll be able to see the Boston Red Sox take on the Atlanta Braves on FOX on Saturday night?

Well here’s the breakdown courtesy of Fang’s Bites:

New York Yankees at New York Mets – 38%
ANNOUNCERS: Joe Buck, Tim McCarver & Ken Rosenthal
MARKETS INCLUDE: Austin, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Denver, Fort Myers, Hartford, Houston, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Louisville, Memphis, Miami, New York, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San Antonio, San Diego, Tampa, Tulsa, West Palm Beach

Atlanta Braves at Boston Red Sox – 15%
ANNOUNCERS: Thom Brennaman & Mitch Williams
MARKETS INCLUDE: Atlanta, Birmingham, Boston, Charlotte, Greensboro, Greenville, Jacksonville, Knoxville, Nashville, New Orleans, Providence
NOTE: The game will be shown in the state of Connecticut on WCCT-20, the sister station of FOX 61 according to Ryan Bernat

Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago White Sox – 15%
ANNOUNCERS: Dick Stockton & Bill Schroeder
MARKETS INCLUDE:  Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Milwaukee, Minneapolis

Los Angeles Dodgers at Los Angeles Angels – 14%
ANNOUNCERS: Kenny Albert & Eric Karros
MARKETS INCLUDE:  Albuquerque, Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, St. Louis

San Francisco Giants at Oakland Athletics – 9%
ANNOUNCERS: Dave Flemming & Eric Byrnes
MARKETS INCLUDE: Portland, Sacramento, San Francisco, Seattle

Washington Nationals at Baltimore Orioles – 8%              
ANNOUNCERS: Bob Carpenter & Tom Verducci
MARKETS INCLUDE: Norfolk, Raleigh, Richmond, Washington

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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 three-game set with the Miami Marlins at Historic Fenway Park.

First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. and will be broadcast on NESN in the Red Sox television market. If you live in the Marlins television market, you can catch the game on Fox Sports Florida. And if you don’t live in either market you are in luck as the MLB Network will have coverage of the game as well (not in Red Sox or Marlins television markets. If you can’t catch the television broadcast, you can always listen to it on the Red Sox radio network.

Daisuke Matsuzaka looks for better results in his third start since returning from Tommy John surgery. In his previous two starts, Dice-K is 0-2 with a 5.73 ERA. Tonight marks his first ever start against the Marlins.

Carlos Zambrano looks to end the Marlins slide in his 14th start of the season. In his previous 13 starts, El Toro is 4-5 with a 3.92 ERA. He made one start against the Red Sox last season as a member of the Cubs and picked up a no decision after allowing three earned runs in six innings of work on May 21, 2011. That start was his only one at Fenway Park. Overall in his career, he’s made two starts against the local nine and had no record with a 5.91 ERA (7 ER/10.2 IP).

Click on the read more button below to see today’s lineups, batter/pitcher matchups and links from the overnight and day if you’re on the home page.

Here are today’s lineups:

33-35		35-33
1. Jose Reyes	SS	1. Daniel Nava	LF
2. Hanley Ramirez	DH	2. Dustin Pedroia	2B
3. Giancarlo Stanton	RF	3. Adrian Gonzalez	1B
4. Logan Morrison	LF	4. David Ortiz	DH
5. Greg Dobbs	3B	5. Cody Ross	RF
6. Omar Infante	2B	6. Jarrod Saltalamacchia	C
7. Scott Cousins	CF	7. Will Middlebrooks	3B
8. Gaby Sanchez	1B	8. Ryan Kalish	CF
9. Brett Hayes	C	9. Mike Aviles	SS
Carlos Zambrano	SP	Daisuke Matsuzaka	SP

And here is how the hitters have fared against today’s starting pitchers:

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David Ortiz on external negativity around Red Sox: ‘I’m tired of dealing with the drama here’ [Clubhouse Insider]

Bailey feels good after bullpen session, Crawford to DH in minors Sat. [Clubhouse Insider]

Making the rounds at Fenway [CSN New England]

Good health, discipline leads to Nava’s four hits [CSN New England]

Ortiz on playing for the Sox: ‘It’s starting to become the bleep hole it used to be’ [CSN New England]

Bailey throws off mound, ‘feeling good’ [CSN New England]

Valentine: Matsuzaka ‘could be very successful’ [CSN New England]

A Ruthian accomplishment for Ortiz? [ESPN Boston]

Papi: ‘It’s becoming s—hole it used to be’ [ESPN Boston]

Bailey throws ‘pen [ESPN Boston]

Dice-K looks for first win [ESPN Boston]

Crawford to DH in Gulf Coast game [ESPN Boston]

Video: Prior’s battle to join Sox [ESPN Boston]

Juan Carlos Linares, Jackie Bradley Jr. earn promotions [Extra Bases]

Ortiz unloads about ESPN report [Extra Bases]

Crawford set to start playing in minor league games [Extra Bases]

Heath Bell on former teammate Adrian Gonzalez : ‘He’ll be fine’ [Extra Bases]

David Ortiz goes off on media: ‘Just tired of dealing with the drama here’ [Full Count]

Will David Ortiz Lead the Red Sox in All Three Triple Crown Categories? [NESN.com]

David Ortiz’s Frustration Understandable, But Problems Surrounding Red Sox Unlikely to Go Away [NESN.com]

David Ortiz Reaches Boiling Point, Lashes Out at Reporters for Drumming Up Clubhouse Drama [NESN.com]

Andrew Bailey Says Thumb Is ‘100 Percent’ After Throwing First Bullpen Session, Believes He’s Closer to Return [NESN.com]

Ortiz: Sox ‘becoming (crap)hole it used to be [Mike Petraglia – WEEI.com]

A fed-up Ortiz: ‘People need to just leave us alone’ [Projo Sox Blog]

Crawford could DH in Gulf Coast League game Saturday [Projo Sox Blog]

After throwing off mound, Bailey can ‘definitely see the light at the end of the tunnel’ {Projo Sox Blog]

Red Sox, Dice-K look finish off sweep of Marlins [RedSox.com]

‘Drama’ surrounding Red Sox wearing on Papi [RedSox.com]

Heidi Watney: Back In Our Lives [Surviving Grady]

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The 2012 All-Star Futures Game rosters were announced by Major League Baseball on Thursday and we find two former members of the UConn Huskies baseball program represented on the US roster.

Bethel, CT native pitcher Matt Barnes, of the Boston Red Sox organization, and Branford, CT native third baseman Mike Olt, of the Texas Rangers organization, were chosen to represent their respective clubs in the game.

Barnes started his 2012 season off with the Greenville Drive where he went 2-0 with 0.34 ERA (1 ER/26.2 IP) in five starts. He was then promoted to Salem where he is 5-1 with a 1.37 ERA in eight starts. Combined between the two clubs, he is 7-1 with a 0.99 ERA.

Olt is tearing up the Double-A Texas League with Frisco RoughRiders. In 67 games, Olt is hitting .308 with 20 home runs, 58 RBIs and four stolen bases.

It’s definitely a great honor for both of these players and more than likely an even prouder moment for UConn baseball coach Jim Penders and the baseball program.

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The rosters for the 2012 All-Star Futures Game were released on Thursday and two members of the Boston Red Sox minor league system will represent the team in the game on the Sunday before the 2012 MLB All-Star Game.

The 14th annual Sirius XM All-Star Futures Game can be seen live on MLB.TV, ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD on July 8th at 5 p.m.

Former UConn Huskies pitcher Matt Barnes, currently playing for the Salem Red Sox, and shortstop Xander Bogaerts, also playing for Salem, have been selected to represent the Red Sox. Barnes will play for the US team while Bogaerts will play for the World Team.

Barnes started his 2012 season off with the Greenville Drive where he went 2-0 with 0.34 ERA (1 ER/26.2 IP) in five starts. He was then promoted to Salem where he is 5-1 with a 1.37 ERA in eight starts. Combined between the two clubs, he is 7-1 with a 0.99 ERA.

Bogaerts has spent the entire 2012 season with Salem. In 66 games, he is hitting .293 with nine home runs, 42 RBIs and three stolen bases.

Other Red Sox players currently on the big league roster who have participated in the game are Josh Beckett (2000 as a member of the Marlins), Adrian Gonzalez (2001 as a member of the Marlins), Aaron Cook (2002 as a member of the Rockies), Carl Crawford (2002 as a member of the Rays), Kevin Youkilis (2003), Clay Buchholz (2007), Jacoby Ellsbury (2007), Franklin Morales (2007 as a member of the Rockies) and Will Middlebrooks (2011).

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