After another tough loss last night, the Boston Red Sox return to the diamond in the second game of a four-game set with the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park.

First pitch for today’s game is at 1:10 p.m. and the game will be nationally televised by FOX to 48% of the country. And if you can’t catch the television broadcast, you can always listen to the game on the 2011 Red Sox Radio Network.

After picking up his first quality start in his last outing, Clay Buchholz will look to end his team’s three-game losing streak. He’s made six starts in 2011 and is 2-3 with a 4.81 ERA. He made one start against the Twins in 2010 (5/19), which is the only time he’s faced them at Fenway, and picked up the win after allowing two runs in eight innings. He’s made two career starts against the Twins and is 1-1 with a 6.57 ERA.

Brian Duensing makes his sixth start of the season for the Twins and first career start against the Red Sox. In his previous five outings, he is 2-1 with a 2.91 ERA. He made two appearances against the Red Sox in 2010 which are the only two career appearances he’s had against them. In those two relief appearances, he had no record with a 3.86 ERA (1 ER/2.1 IP). In his lone Fenway appearance, he didn’t allow a run in 1.1 innings.

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Here are this afternoon’s lineups:

12-18		14-18
1. Denard Span	CF	1. Jacoby Ellsbury	CF
2. Trevor Plouffe	SS	2. Dustin Pedroia	2B
3. Justin Morneau	DH	3. Adrian Gonzalez	1B
4. Jason Kubel	RF	4. Kevin Youkilis	DH
5. Michael Cuddyer	1B	5. Jed Lowrie	3B
6. Danny Valencia	3B	6. Mike Cameron	RF
7. Rene Tosoni	LF	7. Jarrod Saltalamacchia	C
8. Rene Rivera	C	8. Carl Crawford	LF
9. Luke Hughes	2B	9. Marco Scutaro	SS
Brian Duensing	SP	Clay Buchholz	SP

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Something remains amiss with Red Sox [Alex Speier – WEEI.com]

Twins rough up Wakefield, Sox [Boston Globe]

Aceves: comings and goings [Boston Globe]

Still tossing and turning [Boston Globe]

Tim Wakefield, sloppy Red Sox stumble to 3rd straight loss [Boston Herald]

Ejected Terry Francona not touched by an Angel [Boston Herald]

Rough evening for Tim Wakefield [Boston Herald]

Staying put: Despite slump, Dustin Pedroia stays in No. 2 spot [Clubhouse Insider]

Wakefield rocked as Sox fall hard again, 9-2 [CSNNE.com]

Francona upset with West’s actions, ejection [CSNNE.com]

Sox notes: Francona shuffles starters [CSNNE.com]

Early notes: Francona shuffles lineup [CSNNE.com]

Rapid reaction: Twins 9, Sox 2 [ESPN Boston]

Francona irked by umpires’ actions [ESPN Boston]

Francona hasn’t heard from league yet [ESPN Boston]

Lineup looks a little different vs. lefty [ESPN Boston]

It ain’t been this bad for 7 years [ESPN Boston]

Closing Time: Twins 9, Red Sox 2 [Full Count]

Francona on umpire Joe West: ‘I thought he was out of line’ [Full Count]

It’s official: Adrian Gonzalez has Monster pop [Full Count]

Why Clay Buchholz’ blister might bode well [Full Count]

Crawford on Sports Saturday: No second thoughts about coming to Boston [Full Count]

Mike Cameron Admits Fenway Park Has One of the ‘Toughest Outfields’ in Major League Baseball [NESN.com]

Terry Francona Says Umpire Joe West ‘Out of Line’ for Actions Following Ejection [NESN.com]

Dustin Pedroia’s Struggles Continue Following First Day Off of 2011 Season [NESN.com]

Joe West’s Embarrassing Actions Proof That Major League Baseball Needs to Hold Umpires More Accountable [NESN.com]

Which Red Sox Pitcher Will Throw a No-Hitter Next? [NESN.com]

Daniel Bard’s Trio of Shutout Appearances Earns Him Amica Pitcher of the Week Honors [NESN.com]

Will Francona be suspended? [Projo Sox Blog]

Wakefield pounded; Francona tossed [Providence Journal]

Francona: Ejection wasn’t any of West’s business [Providence Journal]

Some pleasant surprises among Red Sox stats [Providence Journal]

Red Sox Journal: Bad mechanics land Jenks on DL [Providence Journal]

Buchholz seeking return to 2010 form [RedSox.com]

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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 set with the Minnesota Twins tonight at Fenway Park.

First pitch for tonight’s game is at 7:10 p.m. and the game will be televised by NESN Plus in the Red Sox television market. If you live in the Twins television market, you can catch the game on FoxSports North. And if you can’t catch the television broadcast, you can always listen to the game on the 2011 Red Sox Radio Network.

Tim Wakefield will step in for Daisuke Matsuzaka who had to pitch during the marathon game on Wednesday. This will be Wakefield’s second start of the season and 10th appearance. In nine appearances (one start), Wake has no record with a 4.08 ERA. Wake made one start against the Twins in 2010, taking the loss after allowing six runs (five earned) in 5.1 innings. He’s made 27 career appearances (24 starts) against the Twins and is 14-6 with a 4.31 ERA and two saves.

Scott Baker takes the hill for the sixth time this season. In his previous five starts, Baker is 1-2 with a 3.16 ERA. He made two starts against the Red Sox last season where he was 0-1 with a 4.50 ERA. He’s made four appearances (three starts) against the Red Sox with all of them coming at Fenway Park. In those four appearances (three starts), he is 0-2 with a 4.35 ERA.

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Here are this evening’s lineups:

11-18		14-17
1. Denard Span	CF	1. Jacoby Ellsbury	CF
2. Trevor Plouffe	SS	2. Dustin Pedroia	2B
3. Justin Morneau	1B	3. Adrian Gonzalez	1B
4. Jason Kubel	DH	4. Kevin Youkilis	3B
5. Michael Cuddyer	RF	5. David Ortiz	DH
6. Danny Valencia	3B	6. J.D. Drew	RF
7. Ben Revere	LF	7. Jed Lowrie	SS
8. Drew Butera	C	8. Carl Crawford	LF
9. Alexi Casilla	2B	9. Jarrod Saltalamacchia	C
Scott Baker	SP	Tim Wakefield	SP

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After recalling Scott Atchison yesterday, he was optioned back to Pawtucket. Alfredo Aceves will take his place on the 25-man roster.

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Atchison must clear waivers before PawSox return [CSNNE.com]

Jenks: Mechanical flaws caused arm problem [CSNNE.com]

Red Sox early notes: Sox shuffle rotation [CSNNE.com]

Sox swap relievers, tweak rotation [ESPN Boston]

Jenks on injury: ‘We caught it in time’ [ESPN Boston]

Matsuzaka: ‘It was different to get ready’ [ESPN Boston]

Bill Buckner will work the Chicago Cubs-Boston Red Sox game on May 20 [ESPN Chicago]

Saber Seminar coming up in a few weeks [Extra Bases]

Red Sox can’t afford to give games away [Extra Bases]

Cubs release Max Ramirez [Extra Bases]

Pregame chatter [Extra Bases]

Kevin Millar on M&M: ‘You look around, who’s leading that club?’ [Full Count]

Lowell needs another hip surgery [HardBall Talk]

Bill James Appears on ‘The Colbert Report’ to Promote New Book [NESN.com]

Alfredo Aceves Called Up, Scott Atchison Sent Down in Latest Red Sox Bullpen Shuffle [NESN.com]

Bobby Jenks Glad He Caught Injury Early, Hopes to Return to Red Sox in Two Weeks [NESN.com]

A Series Matter: Red Sox-Twins and Getting into Gear [Projo Sox Blog]

John Lackey losing confidence in his fastball? [Projo Sox Blog]

Matsuzaka feeling good after Friday relief appearance [Projo Sox Blog]

Beckett, Lester flip-flopped in rotation [Projo Sox Blog]

DL’ed Jenks won’t throw again until next week [Projo Sox Blog]

Wakefield slides back into Boston’s rotation [RedSox.com]

Puppet Red Sends Love From the Basement. Just Like the Red Sox. [Surviving Grady]

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John Lackey sucked yesterday. He even admitted it after the game. That’s all you really need to know.

We’ll be back later with tonight’s lineups, batter/pitcher matchups and links from the day.

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Last night in the Foundation Room at House of Blues in Boston, MA, Boston Red Sox aces Jon Lester and Clay Buchholz released their own labels of Charity Wines.

From this initiative, athletes do not profit a single dime. Instead, 100% of their proceeds will raise big league dollars for charity:

– Clay Buchholz: “ChardonClay” benefits the Jimmy Fund

– Jon Lester: “CabernAce” benefits Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Bob Dougherty, the Director at the House of Blues, made the opening remarks to kick off the evening. Andrew Graff, president of Charity Wines then provided background on his company and all they do for great causes. Suzanne Fountain, Director of the Jimmy Fund, and Michael Rubin with Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, both presented what they are doing to help fight cancer. Then Heidi Watney led a Q&A session with Lester and Buchholz, as well as took questions from the audience.

The 2011 wines are produced by acclaimed the Selby Winery located in Healdsburg, California. Both wines are expected to retail for about $14 a bottle, and will be available beginning this week and next across Red Sox Nation in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. For wine connoisseurs and Sox fans out of these states, wines can be purchased online at www.charitywines.com.

The Jimmy Fund
Clay Buchholz can be untouchable, proven by the no-hitter he tossed in just his second big league start. Yet, he reaches back and connects with those in need across the community. Buchholz is a Co-Captain of the Jimmy Fund, an official charity of the Boston Red Sox, and a portion of proceeds from ChardonClay support the Jimmy Fund in the fight against cancer at Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, helping to raise the chances of survival for children and adults with cancer locally and around the world. Cheers. Learn more at www.jimmyfund.org.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Jon Lester knows the importance of overcoming barriers in life and on the diamond. Less than two years after being diagnosed with lymphoma, he pitched the biggest game of his life, helping his ballclub win a world championship. That’s why proceeds from Jon Lester’s CabernAce support Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the development of targeted immunotherapies. This pitch helps researchers maximize the body’s own ability to strike out disease so lymphoma patients can win their own games in life. Learn more at www.fhcrc.org.

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Are you wondering if you’re going to be able watch the Boston Red Sox vs Minnesota Twins game Saturday that will be broadcast on FOX?

Here’s the MLB on FOX Saturday breakdown courtesy of Fang’s Bites:

Minnesota Twins at Boston Red Sox – 48%
ANNOUNCERS: Dick Stockton & Eric Karros & Ken Rosenthal
MARKETS INCLUDE:  Austin, Boston, Buffalo, Charlotte, Cleveland, Dallas, Detroit, Fort Myers, Greensboro, Greenville, Hartford, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Norfolk, Philadelphia, Portland, Providence, Raleigh, Richmond, San Antonio, Seattle, West Palm Beach.

Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs – 44%
ANNOUNCERS: Thom Brennaman, Tim McCarver
MARKETS INCLUDE: Albuquerque, Atlanta, Birmingham, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Denver, Houston, Indianapolis, Knoxville, Louisville, Memphis, Milwaukee, Nashville, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, St. Louis, Tulsa.

Tampa Bay Rays at Baltimore Orioles – 7%
ANNOUNCERS: Kenny Albert & Mark Grace
MARKETS INCLUDE:  Baltimore, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, Washington.

Just a few weeks after being busted for weed, Jamal Coombs-McDaniel is transferring from the UConn Huskies men’s basketball program.

Here’s the release:

STORRS, Conn. – University of Connecticut sophomore Jamal Coombs-McDaniel has been granted permission to speak to other schools and will be transferring from the University, it was announced by Head Coach Jim Calhoun Thursday afternoon.

Coombs-McDaniel is in the process of completing the spring academic semester at UConn.

“Jamal and I met recently and, although he loves the program, he would like more playing time,” said Calhoun. “He and I both agree that he may have more opportunity for that playing time in another program. He was a very important part of our national championship this season and I know is capable of great success in the future. We wish Jamal the best of luck athletically and academically where ever he decides to continue his college career.”

Coombs-McDaniel competed in 75 games over the past two seasons for the Huskies, averaging 4.5 points per contest. In the 2010-11 campaign, he played in all 41 games and averaged 5.6 points, 6.9 per contest in BIG EAST play

Photo credit: Bettina Hansen – Hartford Courant (No. 8)

After falling to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the wee hours of the morning, the Boston Red Sox look to close out the season series against them with a win this afternoon.

First pitch for tonight’s game is at 1:35 p.m. and the game will be televised by NESN in the Red Sox television market. If you live in the Angels television market, you can catch the game on FoxSports West. If you don’t live in either market, you’re in luck as you can also watch the game on the MLB Network. And if you can’t catch the television broadcast, you can always listen to the game on the 2011 Red Sox Radio Network.

John Lackey looks to keep up the recent dominance of his former team this afternoon for the Red Sox. He is 1-0 against them this season after throwing eight shutout innings on 4/24. Overall, he’s made four career starts and is 4-0 with a 2.45 ERA. He’s made two of those starts at Fenway where he is 2-0 with a 3.86 ERA.

One-time member of the Red Sox Joel Pineiro takes the hill for the Halos this afternoon. He’s made one start this season and is 0-0 with a 1.29 ERA (1 ER/7 IP). He faced the Red Sox once in 2010 (May 5) and was 0-1 with a 3.00 ERA (2 ER/6 IP). He’s made 11 career starts against the Red Sox and is 3-6 with a 5.94 ERA. He’s made 21 appearances (six starts) at Fenway Park and is 1-4 with a 5.11 ERA.

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Here are this afternoon’s lineups:

17-14		14-16
1.  Erick Aybar	SS	1. Jacoby Ellsbury	CF
2. Howie Kendrick	2B	2. Carl Crawford	LF
3. Bobby Abreu	RF	3. Kevin Youkilis	3B
4. Torii Hunter	RF	4. Adrian Gonzalez	1B
5. Alberto Callaspo	3B	5. David Ortiz	DH
6. Vernon Wells	LF	6. Jed Lowrie	SS
7. Mark Trumbo	1B	7. J.D. Drew	RF
8. Jeff Mathis	C	8. Jarrod Saltalamacchia	C
9. Peter Bourjos	CF	9. Marco Scutaro	2B
Joel Pineiro	SP	John Lackey	SP

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

The Red Sox have placed relievers Dan Wheeler and Bobby Jenks on the 15-day DL. Rich Hill and Scott Atchison will replace them on the 25-man roster.

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Matsuzaka, Red Sox fall to Angels in 13 innings [Boston Globe]

Long-awaited prayer answered [Boston Globe]

Francona has Drew sit one out [Boston Globe]

Cloud burst drowns Sox [Boston Herald]

Almost everyone pitches in for Sox [Boston Herald]

Playing into the night [Boston Herald]

Angels have it tough [Boston Herald]

Sox can’t snooze, still lose [Boston Herald]

Jon Lester’s baby is pitcher perfect [Boston Herald]

Bobby Jenks stretches it out [Boston Herald]

Dice K unlikely to start tomorrow [Clubhouse Insider]

Red Sox fall to Angels in 13, 5-3 [CSNNE.com]

Notes: Drew, Jenks sit out marathon game [CSNNE.com]

Cameron a strange goat on a strange night [CSNNE.com]

A second-guesser’s delight [CSNNE.com]

Jenks & Wheeler to DL, Hill & Atchison called up [CSNNE.com]

Diary of a 13-inning, 7-plus-hour loss [ESPN Boston]

Video: State of the Nation [ESPN Boston]

Leftover nuggets from marathon game [ESPN Boston]

Video: Edes/Saxon play fact or fiction [ESPN Boston]

Jenks (biceps), Wheeler (ahem, calf) on DL [ESPN Boston]

Pregame notes from Fenway [Extra Bases]

Closing Time: Red Sox fight off weather but not Angels [Full Count]

Francona on roster moves: ‘We need to have enough guys in the bullpen to finish the game’ [Full Count]

Red Sox Ownership Serves Free Coffee, Hot Chocolate to Fans Waiting Through Rain Delay [NESN.com]

Terry Francona Has Decisions to Make After Exhausting Bench in 13-Inning Marathon [NESN.com]

David Ortiz’s Success Against Lefties Could Extend His Tenure in Boston and Eight Other Red Sox Thoughts [NESN.com]

Terry Francona Accepts ‘Danger’ of Resting Dustin Pedroia for Matinee With Angels [NESN.com]

Bobby Jenks, Dan Wheeler Placed on 15-Day Disabled List, Rich Hill, Scott Atchison Called Up to Boston [NESN.com]

Sox disable Jenks and Wheeler, promote Hill and Atchison [Projo Sox Blog]

Late calls are good news for Atchison and Hill [Projo Sox Blog]

Why Dan Wheeler’s struggles shouldn’t be a surprise [Projo Sox Blog]

Mental mistakes cost Boston in the early-morning hours [Providence Journal]

Sox bats going quiet at the worst time [Providence Journal]

Red Sox Journal: Drew fighting himself at the plate [Providence Journal]

Jenks, Wheeler to DL; Atchison, Hill recalled [RedSox.com]

Angels look to build on win against Red Sox [RedSox.com]

What the Red Sox did (and didn’t do) while you were sleeping [Rob Bradford – WEEI.com]

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The Boston Red Sox will look for their fourth straight win overall and their seventh straight this season against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim tonight at Fenway Park, weather permitting.

First pitch for tonight’s game is at 7:10 p.m. and the game will be televised by NESN in the Red Sox television market. If you live in the Angels television market, you can catch the game on FoxSports West. If you don’t live in either market, you’re in luck as you can also watch the game on ESPN or online at ESPN3.com. And if you can’t catch the television broadcast, you can always listen to the game on the 2011 Red Sox Radio Network.

Here’s the press release from the Red Sox regarding the inclement weather in the area:

The current weather forecast in the vicinity of Fenway Park calls for scattered rain showers during the afternoon and evening hours. Conditions are expected to improve as the evening progresses. All Fenway Park gates will open as regularly scheduled at 5:40 p.m. with a limited opening on Yawkey Way at 5:10 p.m. The Red Sox are hopeful that tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Angels, which is scheduled to start at 7:10 p.m., will be played. However, the Red Sox want to alert our fans to the current forecast and to the possibility of delay.

Josh Beckett has regained his form of past years in five starts in 2011. In those five starts, he is 2-1 with a 2.65 ERA. He’s made one start against the Angels this season, picking up a no decision back back on 4/21 after allowing two runs in eight innings. He’s made 11 career starts against the Halos and is 3-4 with a 4.28 ERA. Six of those starts have come at Fenway where he is 1-2 with a 4.89 ERA.

Ervin Santana looks to get a rare win for his team against the Red Sox. He’s made six starts this season and is 1-3 with a 4.89 ERA. He’s made one start against the Red Sox this season, taking the loss on 4/23 when he allowed five runs in seven innings. He’s made nine career starts against the Red Sox and is 2-3 with a 4.58 ERA. Six of those starts have come at Fenway where he is 1-2 with a 4.58 ERA.

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Here are this evening’s lineups:

16-14		14-15
1. Erick Aybar	SS	1. Jacoby Ellsbury	CF
2. Bobby Abreu	DH	2. Dustin Pedroia	2B
3. Maicer Izturis	2B	3. Adrian Gonzalez	1B
4. Torii Hunter	RF	4. Kevin Youkilis	3B
5. Alberto Callaspo	3B	5. David Ortiz	DH
6. Howie Kendrick	1B	6. Jed Lowrie	SS
7. Vernon Wells	LF	7. Mike Cameron	RF
8. Hank Conger	C	8. Carl Crawford	LF
9. Peter Bourjos	CF	9. Jason Varitek	C
Ervin Santana	SP	Josh Beckett	SP

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Sox offense coming up aces [CSNNE.com]

Early Sox notes: Drew’s out, Cameron’s in [CSNNE.com]

Carl Crawford’s ‘Current State of Hotness’ Likely to Move Him Higher in Red Sox’ Batting Order [Don Orsillo – NESN.com]

Spotlighting Youk’s struggles vs. righties [ESPN Boston]

On the National Anthem and showing respect [Extra Bases]

Red Sox hope to get tonight’s game in [Extra Bases]

Media notes: Jerry Remy out; Dan Hoard moving up [Extra Bases]

Peter Gammons on M&M: ‘I’m just such a believer’ in Jacoby Ellsbury [Full Count]

Terry Francona on The Big Show: Carl Crawford will ‘be up at the top somewhere’ if he keeps hitting [Full Count]

Francona: Drew ‘battling the strike zone’ [Full Count]

Video interview with Sox fan who ran on field [Hardball Talk]

Heidi Watney Visits Oncology Unit at Children’s Hospital Boston, Helps With Mother’s Day Arts and Crafts [NESN.com]

Jon Lester Takes His Talents to the World Wide Web, Starts Blog With Sullivan Tire [NESN.com]

Carl Crawford Heating Up After Getting Back to Swing That He’s Built Successful Career On [NESN.com]

Pawtucket Red Sox Radio Announcer Dan Hoard Named New Voice of Cincinnati Bengals [NESN.com]

Momentous night looms for Red Sox [Projo Sox Blog]

Beckett, Matsuzaka already have outpitched Liriano’s no-no [Projo Sox Blog]

Bet on Beckett to punch out this Angel tonight [Projo Sox Blog]

Marco Scutaro capitalizing on limited opportunities [Projo Sox Blog]

Francona: J.D. Drew still “battling the strike zone” [Projo Sox Blog]

Lester still working on pickoff move [Projo Sox Blog]

ALERT: I-93 Fast14 crossover dry run on May 6 [RedSox.com]

Red Sox look to continue domination [RedSox.com]

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