After taking two-of-three from the Atlanta Braves over the weekend, the Boston Red Sox will finish up their nine-game homestand tonight. They’ll begin with the first of a three-game set against the Toronto Blue Jays 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 Blue Jays television market, you can catch the game on Rogers SportsNet or TVA Sports (French language).  If you can’t catch the television broadcast, you can always listen to it on the Red Sox radio network.

Felix Doubront toes the rubber for the 15th time this season as he looks to keep the Red Sox from going back into the basement of the AL East. In his previous 14 starts, Doubront is 8-3 with a 4.31 ERA. He’s made two starts against the Blue Jays this season and is 1-0 with a 3.18 ERA (4 ER/11.1 IP). Overall in his career, he’s made seven appearances (two starts) and is 2-0 with a 3.24 ERA. Three of those appearances have come at the Fens where he has no record and a 0.00 ERA (0 ER/3.1 IP).

Henderson Alvarez is also making his 15th start of the 2012 season. In his previous 14 starts, Alvarez is 3-6 with a 4.30 ERA. He’s made two starts against the Red Sox this season and is 0-1 with a 3.65 ERA (5 ER/12.1 IP). Overall in his career, he’s made three starts against the Red Sox and is 0-1 with a 2.45 ERA (5 ER/18.1 IP). Tonight marks his first career start at the Fens.

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Here are today’s lineups:

37-35		38-34
1. Brett Lawrie	3B	1. Daniel Nava	LF
2. Colby Rasmus	CF	2. Dustin Pedroia	2B
3. Jose Bautista	RF	3. David Ortiz	DH
4. Edwin Encarnacion	1B	4. Jarrod Saltalamacchia	C
5. Kelly Johnson	2B	5. Adrian Gonzalez	1B
6. Yunel Escobar	SS	6. Will Middlebrooks	3B
7. Rajai Davis	LF	7. Cody Ross	RF
8. Ben Francisco	DH	8. Ryan Kalish	CF
9. J.P. Arencibia	C	9. Nick Punto	SS
Henderson Alvarez	SP	Felix Doubront	SP

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

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Cody Ross Diary: Back in the swing [cody ross – espn boston]

Examining what the Red Sox acquired in the Kevin Youkilis trade [clubhouse insider]

Josh Beckett nearing a return [clubhouse insider]

Bobby V: Clay Buchholz remains hospitalized with stomach illness [clubhouse insider]

Youkilis defined by sweat he gave [csn new england]

Youkilis’s brother slams Boston on Twitter [csn new england]

Byrd suspended 50 games; apologizes for positive PED test [csn new england]

The Middlebrooks Era begins at Fenway [csn new england]

Lillibridge getting settled in his No. 23 Red Sox jersey [csn new england]

Middlebrooks: ‘Honor’ to learn from Youk [espn boston]

Power Rankings: Red Sox jump to 10th [espn boston]

Lillibridge surprised but excited to be here [espn boston]

Cherington: Sox knew nothing of Byrd test [espn boston]

Buchholz stable, but still in hospital [espn boston]

Youk passes on Bobby V: ‘We’re past that’ [espn boston]

Youkilis takes on the Yankees this weekend [extra bases]

Pregame Red Sox-Blue Jays notes from Fenway Park [extra bases]

Ben Cherington on D&C: Kevin Youkilis trade ‘best for everyone’ [full count]

Reaction from Chicago on acquistion of Kevin Youkilis [full count]

Red Sox pregame notes: Josh Beckett getting closer; Clay Buchholz still seeking diagnosis; Brent Lillibridge welcomed by his sisters [full count]

Red Sox nation says good-bye to Kevin Youkilis [grantland]

Youkilis move a good first step [tony massarotti – boston globe]

Kevin Youkilis’ Final At-Bat Embodies His Unconventional Legacy, Success in Boston [nesn.com]

Young White Sox Fan Cries, Goes Viral Upon Hearing Brent Lillibridge Was Traded for Kevin Youkilis (Video) [nesn.com]

Vote: Will Kevin Youkilis or Will Middlebrooks Have the Better MLB Career? [nesn.com]

Ben Cherington Says Trading Kevin Youkilis to White Sox Was ‘Best for Everyone’ [nesn.com]

Will Kevin Youkilis and the Chicago White Sox Win the AL Central Division? [nesn.com]

Will Middlebrooks Similar to Dean Palmer, According to Bobby Valentine [nesn.com]

Marlon Byrd’s Suspension Puts Outfielder’s Baseball Career Very Much in Jeopardy [nesn.com]

Brent Lillibridge Brings Versatile Style to Boston After Playing Every Position Except Pitcher, Catcher [nesn.com]

Red Sox’ Fortunes Will Continue to Improve Once Carl Crawford, Jacoby Ellsbury Come off Disabled List [don orsillo – nesn.com]

Buchholz ‘hopefully will be going home soon’ from hospital [projo sox blog]

A Series Matter: Red Sox-Blue Jays and Moving On [projo sox blog]

Youkilis passing reins to Middlebrooks part of baseball circle of life [projo sox blog]

Beckett throws bullpen, could be activated this week [projo sox blog]

Big moments punctuated Youk’s time in Boston [redsox.com]

Red Sox eye onslaught for Doubront vs. Jays [redsox.com]

Will Middlebrooks Named AL Player of the Week [sox & dawgs]

Marlon Byrd Suspended 50 Games For PED’s [sox & dawgs]

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On a day where Cody Ross hit two home runs to help the Boston Red Sox to a 9-4 win over the Atlanta Braves, you would think that was the biggest story of the day. Or that Aaron Cook had a serviceable outing and the bullpen picked him up with four solid innings.

Nope, the big story of the day was the fact it was the last game that Kevin Youkilis played in a Red Sox uniform.

With his playing time limited due to the emergence of Will Middlebrooks and the outfield getting healthy again, something had to be done by the front office. While we had all thought something was going to happen, I don’t think any of us wanted to believe it.

Youk’s been a mainstay in the Red Sox lineup since 2006 but spent 2004 and 2005 with the Red Sox as well. While he didn’t play in the 2004 World Series, he did play in the ALDS that year. When the Red Sox acquired Mike Lowell before the 2006 season, Youk moved from third base to first. In his second year at first base, he won the Gold Glove while helping the Red Sox to their second World Series title just three seasons after winning their first in 2004.

He made the All-Star team three times during his tenure in Boston, 2008, 2009 and last year in 2011.

But with his declining health and Middlebrooks coming along a year earlier than most projected, Youk’s time was up in a Red Sox uniform. When this weekend series with the Braves started, it wasn’t if he was going to be traded, it was when would he be.

Sensing it might be the last time Youk played for the Red Sox, the Fenway Park faithful rewarded his years of service and hard work with a standing ovation in his first plate appearance in the 2nd inning. He would end up reaching on an infield single off the leg of Braves starter Mike Minor.

His final at-bat in a Red Sox uniform probably won’t be remembered entirely for hitting an RBI triple. It will be remembered for the ovation he received from that same faithful crowd who had chanted “YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUK” nine seasons.

He was greeted by his teammates who each took a turn hugging him. And the antagonist of this situation, the man who didn’t play him for the past three games before yesterday, Bobby Valentine, was the one who prodded him to come back out of the dugout for a curtain call.

It was a classy move by Valentine, a baseball man who gets how people felt about Youk here in Red Sox Nation.

It’s hard to say good bye to someone who has meant so much to this group of fans. What do you say?

The only thing I can think of is, thanks Youk for everything you have done. You were a class act the whole way and played the game the way it was meant to be played. And that’s hard and with integrity.

It’s going to be weird seeing him play for another team. It’ll be even stranger seeing him play at Fenway Park in another uniform. But the topper of it all is the fact that we won’t have to wait until next season for that to happen.

That moment will come when the Red Sox return from the All-Star break to host the Chicago White Sox, Youk’s new team, for four games. You can bet your bottom dollar that you’ll be hearing “YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUK” chants all night long.

And if I were you, I’d have a tissue handy for the first time he comes to the plate during the series. Because you know it’s going to be a special moment.

So I’ll leave with you this.

It’s not goodbye, it’s see you later Youk. We’ll miss you and be easy on us when we play you. But we wish you the best of luck with the White Sox.

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 take care of business [boston globe]

He had critics, but many will miss ‘Youk’ [boston globe]

It’s a nice sendoff for Youkilis [boston globe]

Buchholz latest to join DL [boston globe]

Cody Ross two good in Red Sox win over Braves [boston herald]

Kevin Youkilis changes Sox [boston herald]

Kevin Youkilis trade makes sense for everyone [boston herald]

Will Middlebrooks takes torch at 3rd [boston herald]

Clay Buchholz to DL [boston herald]

David Ortiz takes cut at new fresh salsa [boston herald]

What we learned on Kevin Youkilis’ last day as a Red Sox [rob bradford -weei.com]

Ross, Cook power Red Sox past Braves in Youkilis’ send-off, 9-4 [csn new england]

Ross swinging hot bat after two homers on Sunday [csn new england]

Cook uses right ingredients in second start for Sox [csn new england]

CSN Chicago: What a steal . . . for the White Sox [csn new england]

Punto, Red Sox react to Youkilis trade [csn new england]

Youk leaves a winning legacy [csn new england]

Rapid Reaction: Red Sox 9, Braves 4 [espn boston]

GM: Middlebrooks needs to be in lineup [espn boston]

Fans, teammates embrace Youkilis [espn boston]

Valentine: Cook ‘more than I was hoping for’ [espn boston]

Video: Youkilis changes Sox [espn boston]

Kevin Youkilis’ time with Boston Red Sox simply had run out [espn boston]

What the Red Sox got for Youk: A look at Zach Stewart and Brent Lillibridge [full count]

Kevin Youkilis Leaves Red Sox in Trade to Chicago White Sox [nesn.com]

Dustin Pedroia, Cody Ross Saddened by the Departure of Kevin Youkilis to Chicago [nesn.com]

Kevin Youkilis’ Final At-Bat Embodies His Unconventional Legacy, Success in Boston [nesn.com]

Dustin Pedroia Tells Kevin Youkilis He Loves Him, Man (Video) [nesn.com]

Kevin Youkilis Given His Due by Ben Cherington After Trade to White Sox (Video) [nesn.com]

Kevin Youkilis’ Hard-Nosed Play Emblamatic of Much More Beyond Baseball [nesn.com]

Kevin Youkilis Trade Ultimately Improves Red Sox Lineup, Defines Roles for Starters [nesn.com]

Kevin Youkilis’ Departure Leaves David Ortiz as Lone Member of 2004 World Series Team [nesn.com]

Kevin Youkilis Will Have to Make Some Changes as He Heads to Chicago White Sox [nesn.com]

McClure returns, resumes pitching coach duties [redsox.com]

Youkilis trade works for all involved parties [redsox.com]

Red Sox players say Youkilis will be missed [redsox.com]

Hot corner heir: Middlebrooks handed reins [redsox.com]

In Youk’s swan song, Ross powers Red Sox [redsox.com]

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The writing was on the wall when Bobby Valentine removed Kevin Youkilis in the 7th inning from Sunday’s Boston Red Sox win over the Atlanta Braves. As he was taken out of the game, he received his second standing ovation of the game from the Fenway Park faithful and also from his teammates.

And while we all knew what was coming, we were hoping that Youk hadn’t been traded.

But Valentine had gotten word from GM Ben Cherington that a deal was almost done, hence why Youk was taken out. Rumors began to circulate on Twitter as to the destination and the return that Youk would bring. Those rumors quickly became fact that Youk was heading to the South Side of the Windy City.

After the Chicago White Sox finished their game, both teams announced the trade of Kevin Youkilis and cash considerations to the White Sox. In return, the Red Sox would get pitcher Zach Stewart and utility infielder Brent Lillibridge.

The Red Sox will pay all but $2 million of Youk’s salary which amounts to about $5.5 million. The Cincinnati native is in the final year of his contract that has a $1 million buyout if his $13 million team option is not exercised.

Obviously with Youk being traded, he was removed from the 40-man roster. The Red Sox also announced that Oscar Tejada, who is playing for the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs, had been designated for assignment to clear room on the 40-man for both.

Stewart will report to the Triple-A PawSox while Lillibridge head to Boston and hopefully be on the bench for tomorrow night’s matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Stewart was just sent to Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday night and had yet to appear in a game for the Knights. He had made 18 appearances (one start) for the Chisox and was 1-2 with a 6.00 ERA before his demotion. In his short big league career, Stewart is 3-8 with a 5.92 ERA in 31 appearances (12 starts) with the White Sox and Toronto.

He will be under the Red Sox control until 2018 and will first become arbitration-eligible in 2015.

Lillibridge has played in 48 games for the White Sox this year and is hitting .175 with no home runs, two RBIs and seven stolen bases. Overall in his big league career, Lillibridge is a .215 hitter with 16 home runs, 58 RBIs and 30 stolen bases. He’ll be arbitration-eligible for the first time in his career after this season.

There are no words to explain what we are all feeling right now. One thing’s for certain. Youk will be missed here. Red Sox Nation will get a chance to see him again this season though as the White Sox come to Boston after the All-Star break from July 16-19. You can bet there will be plenty of “YOUUUUUUUUUUUUK” chants that night.

With Youk being traded, the only member of the 2004 World Series team that remains is David Ortiz.

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Given everything that’s happening around the Boston Red Sox right now, you’d think they were about 10 games under .500. That’s simply not the case.

After last night’s 8-4 win over the Atlanta Braves, the Red Sox are still a last place team but are three games above .500 at 37-34. And as I said the other day, it’s still too early to talk about the wild card but they are two games out of the final wild card spot in the AL.

The problem is the distractions surrounding the rumors about Kevin Youkilis and the possible trade from the Red Sox. As you look at the rumors from yesterday and this morning, it’s not a matter of if he’ll be traded, but when. That’s half the problem. The other is the communication between Bobby Valentine and Youk.

Before yesterday’s game, Youk said he hadn’t been told about why he’s not playing. Valentine said the opposite. I think we all know why Youk’s not playing.

It’s the hot bat of Will Middlebrooks who now appears to be the every day third baseman for the Red Sox. And obviously with no room for Youk, he needs to be moved.

Look, it’s going to be a sad day when Youkilis gets traded. He’s been an integral part of this team since the 2004 season and a part of the every day lineup since 2006. As much as he means to this team on the field, he means just as much to the city of Boston off the field.

Youk has been pretty much a class act, in my opinion, in handling this. He’s been a mentor to WMB and hasn’t stopped that. He always seems to be the first one to congratulate Middlebrooks when he gets back to the dugout. You really couldn’t ask any more from him in regards to that.

It seems like that’s happening a lot lately too.

Middlebrooks was a big reason why the RedSox won last night as he went 3-for-4, finishing a triple short of the cycle.

He doubled in the 1st inning to give the Red Sox a 2-1 lead. His home run in the 3rd inning made it 5-1. He’s now hitting .331 and slugging at .592 which would lead the team if he qualified based on plate appearances. Nonetheless, he’s been outstanding all around.

Teams adjusted to him after his callup and hot start but he made the adjustments and is back to raking at the plate. Now that’ll he’ll be playing every day, we’ll see what happens.

Franklin Morales got off to a slow start in the game but then turned things around and was pretty much lights out. While he did allow three runs in six innings, he mowed down eight batters last night. In his two starts, he’s now struck out 17. Bobby V said after the game that Morales will make another start.

This is interesting since when the next Morales comes up in the rotation, Josh Beckett will return from the disabled list. But given how Morales is pitching while a starter, how can you not give him another shot.

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After winning 8-4 last night, the Boston Red Sox look to take the series this afternoon as they finish off interleague play with the finale of a three-game set with the Atlanta Braves at historic Fenway Park.

First pitch is scheduled for 1:35 p.m. and the game 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 Fox Sports South. If you don’t live in either market, you’re in luck as TBS 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.

Aaron Cook returns to the Red Sox after spending time on the disabled list to make his second start of 2012. In his only start before going on the DL, Cook took the loss after allowing seven runs (six earned) in 2.2 innings of work. He made one start against the Braves in 2011 as a member of the Colorado Rockies and took the loss after allowing seven runs in five innings of work. Overall in his career, he’s made 12 appearances (10 starts) against the Braves and is 1-2 with a 5.18 ERA.

Mike Minor makes his 14th start of 2012 for the Braves. In his previous 13 starts, Minor is 3-5 with a 6.04 ERA. Today marks his first career start against the Red Sox and obviously at the Fens as well.

Here are today’s lineups:

38-33		37-34
1. Michael Bourn	CF	1. Daniel Nava	LF
2. Martin Prado	LF	2. Dustin Pedroia	2B
3. Brian McCann	C	3. Will Middlebrooks	DH
4. Dan Uggla	2B	4. Cody Ross	RF
5. Freddie Freeman	1B	5. Adrian Gonzalez	1B
6. Jason Heyward	RF	6. Kevin Youkilis	3B
7. Andrelton Simmons	SS	7. Mike Aviles	SS
8. Eric Hinske	DH	8. Darnell McDonald	CF
9. Juan Francisco	3B	9. Kelly Shoppach	C
Mike Minor	SP	Aaron Cook	SP

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

NOTES: With Cook being activated from the 15-day DL, Clay Buchholz has been placed on the 15-day DL with an undisclosed illness and is in the hospital.

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Off to a good start [boston globe]

Ace and king [boston globe]

In position for a change [boston globe]

Youkilis deal expected soon [boston globe]

Pedroia ready to leave slump behind [boston globe]

What they were thinking: Back from the DL [boston globe]

Dustin Pedroia, Adrian Gonzalez lead Sox [boston herald]

Kevin Youkilis bides time as trade looms [boston herald]

Chipper Jones keeps eye on Will Middlebrooks [boston herald]

Will Middlebrooks in to stay [boston herald]

Clay Buchholz placed on disabled list by Red Sox [clubhouse insider]

Morales, balanced offense beat Braves, 8-4 [csn new england]

Heyward recognized Kalish’s talent [csn new england]

Morales made impression on Prado [csn new england]

Morales exceeding expectations [csn new england]

Clean shaven Pedroia heats up [csn new england]

Middlebrooks continues to rake [csn new england]

Red Sox still discussing Youkilis deal with five teams [csn new england]

Buchholz on 15-day DL with ‘gastrointestinal situation’ [csn new england]

Takeaways: Red Sox 8, Braves 4 [espn boston]

MLB New Englanders [espn boston]

Boston Red Sox’s Kevin Youkilis has actually helped heir apparent Will Middlebrooks but just wants to play [espn boston]

Middlebrooks DH as Ortiz gets day off [espn boston]

Boston Red Sox’s Clay Buchholz in hospital, placed on DL [espn boston]

Pitching coach McClure back from family leave [espn boston]

Red Sox place Buchholz on disabled list [extra bases]

Red Sox still discussing trades for Youkilis [extra bases]

Closing Time: Franklin Morales, Will Middlebrooks dominate Braves [full count]

Red Sox Already Benefitting From MLB’s New Two Wild-Card Format [nesn.com]

Aaron Cook Plans to Turn Heads In Return to the Red Sox With New Secret Weapon [nesn.com]

Dustin Pedroia’s Three-Hit Game Could Be the Trigger Needed for a Hot Stretch [nesn.com]

Dustin Pedroia’s Potential Return to Form a Boon for Red Sox’ Lineup [nesn.com]

Should the Red Sox Pursue More Starting Pitching Before the Trade Deadline? [nesn.com]

Clay Buchholz Headed to Disabled List With Gastrointestinal Issue [nesn.com]

Theo Epstein’s Stats and Data No Match for Problems of Chicago Cubs [nesn.com]

Franklin Morales’ Second Consecutive Strong Outing Enough to Win Amica Pitcher of the Week [nesn.com]

Andrew Bailey Encounters Hiccup in Bullpen Session But Cites Slight Arm Tightness, Not Thumb Issues [nesn.com]

Red Sox Intend to Sort Out Rotation Schedule With Surplus of Pitchers That Include Aaron Cook, Franklin Morales [nesn.com]

Buchholz to the DL [projo sox blog]

With trade discussions ongoing, Youkilis back in the lineup [projo sox blog]

Sox hold Health and Fitness day for kids [redsox.com]

Middlebrooks’ three-hit night powers Red Sox [redsox.com]

Bailey feels arm discomfort during bullpen session [redsox.com]

Sox look to keep on cooking on homestand [redsox.com]

Multiple teams remain involved in Youkilis rumors [redsox.com]

‘Gastrointestinal situation’ lands Buchholz on DL [redsox.com]

Middlebrooks starts at DH, Youk mans hot corner [redsox.com]

McClure returns, resumes pitching coach duties [redsox.com]

A quest fulfilled: In Middlebrooks, Red Sox found their homegrown power hitter [alex speier – weei.com]

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Pawtucket Red Sox

The Louisville Bats sent the PawSox to their sixth straight loss with a 7-5 win.

Three Run Eighth Lifts Bats Past PawSox [pawsox.com]

PawSox drop sixth in a row, 7-5 to Bats  [providence journal]

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Portland Sea Dogs:

The Sea Dogs were swept by the Trenton Thunder in a doubleheader. Trenton won the first game 8-3 and then walked off with a 7-6 win in the second game.

Sea Dogs Doubled Up in Trenton [portlandseadogs.com]

Bradley’s the bright spot for Sea Dogs [portland press herald]

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Salem Red Sox:

Matt Barnes was roughed up by the Lynchburg Hillcats in their 8-5 win over Salem.

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Hillcats complete sweep of Salem [roanoke times]

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A seven-run 5th inning helped the Drive to a 13-8 win over the Charleston RiverDogs.

Greenville Drive bats rescue Owens, win 3rd straight over Charleston RiverDogs [oursports central]

Another Unlucky Seven Costs Charleston Again [oursports central]

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The Spinners rally fell short in an 8-7 loss to the Vermont Lake Monsters.

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Gulf Coast League Red Sox

The GCL Red Sox used a seven-run 6th inning to beat the GCL Twins 9-1.

GCL Red Sox @ GCL Twins 6.23.12 box score [milb.com]

GCL Red Sox 2012 Roster

GCL Red Sox 2012 stats

Gulf Coast League 2012 Standings

Gulf Coast Red Sox website

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