UConn Huskies Point Guard, Shabazz Napier, joined Joe Castiglione and Dave O’Brien in the WEEI Red Sox Radio booth for a half inning and talked about his experiences in college, his reasoning behind completing his education, and growing up in Boston.
Before the game, Napier had thrown out the first pitch after being honored with his teammates.
After splitting a four-game set with the Orioles, the Boston Red Sox welcome the New York Yankees to Fenway Park tonight for the first game of a three-game set.
First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. The game will be broadcast on NESNplus in the Red Sox television market. If you live in the Yankees market, you can catch the game on MY9. If you don’t live in either market you’re in luck as the MLB Network will have coverage of the game as well. And if you can’t catch the game on television, you can always listen on the 2014 Red Sox Radio Network.
Jon Lester takes the hill for the fifth time in 2014 and for just the second time at home. In his previous four starts, Lester is 2-2 with a 2.17 ERA. He picked up his first win of 2014 against the Yankees when he allowed two runs over 6.2 innings of work. He’s made 27 career starts against the Evil Empire and is 12-5 with a 3.90 ERA. 10 of those starts have come at the Fens where he is 3-2 with a 4.55 ERA.
Masahiro Tanaka will make his fourth start of 2014. In his first three starts, Tanaka is 2-0 with a 2.05 ERA. Tonight will be his indoctrination to the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry.
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| 1. Jacoby Ellsbury | CF | 1. Grady Sizemore | RF |
| 2. Derek Jeter | SS | 2. Dustin Pedroia | 2B |
| 3. Carlos Beltran | DH | 3. David Ortiz | DH |
| 4. Alfonso Soriano | LF | 4. Mike Napoli | 1B |
| 5. Mark Teixeira | 1B | 5. Jonny Gomes | LF |
| 6. Brian McCann | C | 6. A.J. Pierzynski | C |
| 7. Yangervis Solarte | 3B | 7. Xander Bogaerts | SS |
| 8. Ichiro Suzuki | RF | 8. Brock Holt | 3B |
| 9. Brian Roberts | 2B | 9. Jackie Bradley, Jr | CF |
| Masahiro Tanaka | SP | Jon Lester | SP |
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The Game Hidden Between Buchholz’s Pitches [sox & dawgs]
Daniel Nava out of Red Sox’ lineup tonight; back to Triple-A tomorrow? [clubhouse insider]
How is Ellsbury’s return different than Damon’s? [csn new england]
Rookies’ inexperience hurting Sox at times [csn new england]
Notes: Gomes gets start despite righty Tanaka on mound [csn new england]
Lester aiming to extend his roll [espn boston]
Notes: Victorino, Middlebrooks close [espn boston]
Farrell: Sleepover the result of research [espn boston]
How Does Tanaka Compare to Matsuzaka Through Three Starts? [extra bases]
Ellsbury’s Not Worried About Fenway Reception: ‘I Gave The Organization Everything I Had’ [extra bases]
Red Sox-Yankees series preview [full count]
Jacoby Ellsbury ready for return to Fenway Park: ‘I’m excited for the second part of my career’ [full count]
Jacoby Ellsbury Appreciative Of Red Sox, Boston Fans In Return To Fenway [nesn]
A Series Matter: Red Sox-Yankees and Homecomings [providence journal]
Matt Barnes joins PawSox, will start Friday [providence journal]
Daniel Nava sits against right-handed starter [providence journal]
Jacoby Ellsbury not worrying about potential reception [providence journal]
Red Sox expect improvement from John Lackey [providence journal]
Lester looks to get best of Ellsbury, Yanks [red sox]
Waiting for Buchholz: Making sense of a pitcher’s diminished stuff [alex speier – weei]
Top 50 Red Sox Prospects of the Past 50 Years: Introduction, Or Hello Again, Juan Bustabad [touching all the bases]
Top 50 Red Sox prospects of past 50 years: 50-41 [touching all the bases]
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The UConn Athletic Communications department released the following statement about the UConn Huskies women’s basketball teams participation in tonight’s festivities at Fenway Park before the Boston Red Sox game.
Due to an unforeseen conflict, the UConn women’s basketball team will not be participating in the first pitch ceremony at Fenway tonight. The team feels awful as it would have been a great moment for UConn and we have apologized to the Red Sox. The men are still scheduled to head up there and hopefully the Red Sox will consider having us at a later date.
BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today announced that they will honor the University of Connecticut’s men’s and women’s basketball teams for their NCAA Championship wins tomorrow, Tuesday, April 22, at Fenway Park. This year marks the fourth and ninth national title for the men’s and women’s teams, respectively.
The Huskies will throw out the ceremonial first pitches before Tuesday’s 7:10 p.m. game that opens a three-game series against the New York Yankees. Senior guard Shabazz Napier will throw for the men’s team, and junior forward Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis will throw for the women’s team. Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy will also be in attendance and participate in the ceremony.
The Red Sox will also celebrate Earth Day during Tuesday’s ceremonies, presented by National Grid. U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, and President of National Grid Massachusetts Marcy Reed will be present for those ceremonies.
After winning a wild and crazy game on Sunday night, the Boston Red Sox look to make it three wins in a row today in the finale of a four-game set with the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park.
First pitch is scheduled for 11:05 a.m. The game will be broadcast on NESN in the Red Sox television market. If you live in the Orioles market, you can catch the game on MASN. If you don’t live in either market you’re in luck as the MLB Network will have coverage of the game as well. And if you can’t catch the game on television, you can always listen on the 2014 Red Sox Radio Network.
Clay Buchholz takes the ball for the fourth time this season and second at home. In his previous three starts, Buchholz is 0-1 with a 5.51 ERA (10 ER/16.1 IP). He was 2-0 with a 1.93 ERA in two starts against the O’s in 2013. In 16 career appearances (15 starts), he is 9-3 with a 3.40 ERA against the Birds. Seven of those starts have come at the Fens where he is 4-1 with a 1.74 ERA.
Wei-Yin Chen steps to the bump for the fourth time in 2014. In his previous three starts, Chen is 2-1 with a 4.76 ERA. His only loss of the season came against the Red Sox on April 3 when he allowed four runs in 5.1 innings of work. He’s made eight career starts against them and is 2-3 with a 5.24 ERA. Five of those starts have come at the Fens where he is 1-2 with a 5.86 ERA.
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| 1. Nick Markakis | DH | 1. Brock Holt | 3B |
| 2. Nelson Cruz | RF | 2. Dustin Pedroia | 2B |
| 3. Chris Davis | 1B | 3. David Ortiz | DH |
| 4. Adam Jones | CF | 4. Mike Napoli | 1B |
| 5. Steve Clevenger | C | 5. Jonny Gomes | LF |
| 6. Jonathan Schoop | 3B | 6. Xander Bogaerts | SS |
| 7. Ryan Flaherty | SS | 7. Daniel Nava | RF |
| 8. Steve Lombardozzi | 3B | 8. David Ross | C |
| 9. David Lough | 3B | 9. Jackie Bradley, Jr | CF |
| Wei-Yin Chen | SP | Clay Buchholz | SP |
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Video: SportsCenter Feature – Boston Strong [sox & dawgs]
Video: Red Sox Honor Victims & Heroes Of Boston Marathon Bombing [sox & dawgs]
Mike Napoli remains in Red Sox’ lineup after short night, hit-by-pitch scare [clubhouse insider]
Sox, O’s back at it [espn boston]
Led by youngster Brock Holt, Red Sox getting back to old plate approach [providence journal]
Early start on day of remembrance in Boston [red sox]
City of Boston to show its strength on Patriots Day [red sox]
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After winning yesterday, the Boston Red Sox look to do it again tonight in the third game of a four-game set with the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park.
First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN. You can also catch the game online or your mobile device/tablet on WatchESPN. And if you can’t catch the game on television, you can always listen on the 2014 Red Sox Radio Network.
The Red Sox will honor the heroes as well as the victims of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. You can watch the ceremony live on MLB.com beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Jake Peavy makes his fourth start of 2014 and third at the Fens. In his previous three starts, Peavy has no record with a 1.93 ERA (4 ER/18.2 IP). He picked up a no decision in his lone start of 2013 against the O’s after allowing three runs in seven innings of work which was only his lone Fenway Park start against them. He’s 2-0 with a 3.15 ERA (7 ER/20 IP) in three career starts against them.
Ubaldo Jimenez toes the slab for the fourth time this season. In his previous three starts, Jimenez is 0-3 with a 7.31 ERA (13 ER/16 IP). He took the loss in his first start as a member of the O’s against the Red Sox on April 2 when he allowed four runs in six innings of work. He’s made five career starts against the home team and is 1-3 with a 10.27 ERA (27 ER/23.2 IP). He took a loss in his lone Fenway start after allowing seven earned runs in 4.1 innings as a member of the Cleveland Indians.
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| 1. Nick Markakis | RF | 1. Grady Sizemore | CF |
| 2. Nelson Cruz | DH | 2. Dustin Pedroia | 2B |
| 3. Chris Davis | 1B | 3. David Ortiz | DH |
| 4. Adam Jones | CF | 4. Mike Napoli | 1B |
| 5. Matt Wieters | C | 5. Jonny Gomes | LF |
| 6. J.J. Hardy | SS | 6. Daniel Nava | RF |
| 7. David Lough | LF | 7. Xander Bogaerts | SS |
| 8. Jonathan Schoop | 2B | 8. A.J. Pierzynski | C |
| 9. Ryan Flaherty | 3B | 9. Brock Holt | 3B |
| Ubaldo Jimenez | SP | Jake Peavy | SP |
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Shane Victorino, Will Middlebrooks closer to returning to Red Sox’ lineup [clubhouse insider]
Middlebrooks to begin rehab assignment Monday [csn new england]
Victorino could be activated after Tuesday game [csn new england]
Bradley Jr. out of lineup for first time since Apr. 4 [csn new england]
Middlebrooks rehab set; Victorino eyes Wed. [espn boston]
Red Sox notes: Farrell prepared for quick turnaround between Sunday night and Monday morning [full count]
Boston Marathon a road race, but tragedy made clear the role the Red Sox play [providence journal]
Will Middlebrooks to begin rehab assignment Monday [providence journal]
Red Sox adjust infield shifts to pitchers, not vice versa [providence journal]
Peavy looks to secure his first win of the season [red sox]
Sox preparing for quick turnaround to Patriots’ Day [red sox]
Scuffling Bradley gets break from starting lineup [red sox]
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After falling last night, the Boston Red Sox look to get back on track this afternoon in the second game of a four-game set with the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park.
First pitch is scheduled for 1:35 p.m. The game will be broadcast on NESN in the Red Sox television market. If you live in the Orioles market, you can catch the game on MASN. And if you can’t catch the game on television, you can always listen on the 2014 Red Sox Radio Network.
Felix Doubront makes his fourth start of 2014 for the Red Sox. In his previous three starts, Doubront is 1-2 with a 6.75 ERA (11 ER/14.2 IP). He picked up the win back on April 3 against the O’s after allowing three runs in 5.1 innings of work. He’s made 10 career appearances (six starts) against them and is 2-2 with a 4.61 ERA.
Bud Norris makes his third start of 2014 for the Orioles. In his two previous starts, Norris is 0-1 with a 3.75 ERA (5 ER/12 IP). He was 0-1 with a 3.18 ERA (4 ER/11.1 IP) in two starts against the Red Sox in 2013. Those two starts are also his only ones at the Fens. He’s made three career starts against them and is 0-1 with a 4.15 ERA (8 ER/17.1 IP)
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| 1. Nick Markakis | RF | 1. Grady Sizemore | RF |
| 2. Delmon Young | DH | 2. Dustin Pedroia | 2B |
| 3. Adam Jones | C | 3. David Ortiz | DH |
| 4. Chris Davis | 1B | 4. Mike Napoli | 1B |
| 5. Nelson Cruz | LF | 5. Mike Carp | LF |
| 6. Matt Wieters | C | 6. David Ross | C |
| 7. J.J. Hardy | SS | 7. Brock Holt | 3B |
| 8. Jonathan Schoop | 3B | 8. Jonathan Herrera | SS |
| 9. Steve Lombardozzi | 2B | 9. Jackie Bradley, Jr | CF |
| Bud Norris | SP | Felix Doubront | SP |
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Doubront seeks more success against Orioles [red sox]
D-Ficiency: Leaky Red Sox defense a key ingredient to early struggles [alex speier – weei]
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