The 2011 MLB Draft concluded on Wednesday afternoon and we saw the Boston Red Sox draft a total of 53 players across the three-day, 50 round event.

The draft saw the Red Sox take three first baseman, one second baseman, three third baseman, four catchers, one infielder, eight left handed pitchers, 10 outfielders, 17 right handed pitchers and three shortstops.

Over half of the players they selected were in high school (29). The others were 12 college juniors, one draft-eligible sophomore, seven college seniors and four junior college players.

Of the 25 pitchers they drafted, 12 of them were from high school.

The Red Sox amateur scouting department will now have its hands full as they try to sign as many of these players as they can. Some will be hard to sign of course.

For a full look at all 53 picks by the Red Sox, click on the read more button below if you’re on the home page.

After seeing eight UConn Huskies baseball players drafted during the first two days of the 2011 MLB Draft, two more were selected on Wednesday, the final day of the draft. This gives the Huskies a total of 10 players who were drafted.

They are:

• 35th round – Doug Elliot, C by the Milwaukee Brewers
• 39th round – Elliot Glynn, RHP by the Milwaukee Brewers

The Huskies saw OF George Springer (Houston Astros) and RHP Matt Barnes (Boston Red Sox) taken in the first round on Monday. On Tuesday, SS Nick Ahmed (Atlanta Braves) was taken in the second round.

Also taken on Tuesday were:

• Round 17 – Mike Andreoli, RF by the Chicago Cubs
• Round 18 – Greg Nappo, RHP by the Florida Marlins
• Round 19 – Kevin Vance, RHP by the Chicago White Sox
• Round 21 – Mike Nemeth, 1B by the Milwaukee Brewers
• Round 30 – David Fischer, RHP by the San Francisco Giants

I wouldn’t expect any of them to sign just yet though as the Huskies are still alive in the NCAA Tourament. They’ll start play in the Columbia, SC Super Regional on Saturday against the South Carolina Gamecocks.

The 2011 MLB Draft concluded on Wednesday afternoon with rounds 31-50. As you might expect, the Boston Red Sox were busy trying to restock their minor league system.

Here’s a list of the players they drafted in rounds 31 through 50:

• Rd 31 – Tyler Wells, OF, high school
• Rd 32 – Julius Gaines, SS, high school
• Rd 33 – David Chester, 1B, University of Pittsburgh
• Rd 34 – Sean Dartnell, LHP, high school
• Rd 35 – Carlos Coste, C, high school
• Rd 36 – Jace Herrera, RHP, high school
• Rd 37 – Robert Youngdahl, OF, high school
• Rd 38 – Tyler Poole, RHP, high school
• Rd 39 – Corey Vogt, RHP, Keene State College
• Rd 40 – Jordan Gross, LHP, high school
• Rd 41 – Matthew Marquis, LF, University of Maryland
• Rd 42 – Derek O’Dell, 3B, high school
• Rd 43 – Brandon Downes, OF, high school
• Rd 44 – Matthew Martin, C, high school
• Rd 45- Matt Gedman, 2B, UMass – Amherst
• Rd 46 – Johnathan Williamson, OF, Wake Forest
• Rd 47 – Samuel Wolff, SS, College of Southern Nevada
• Rd 48 – David Sosebee, RHP, high school
• Rd 49 – Jadd Schmeltzer, RHP, Cornell University
• Rd 50 – John Gorman, RHP, high school

Normally when the Boston Red Sox give Jon Lester an early lead, we don’t have to worry too much especially given his career numbers against the New York Yankees. We’re also used to seeing Lester shine when the weather heats up after battling early season struggles.

But it’s been the opposite this year for the most part.

After bucking the April struggles this year, Lester had a tough go of things in the month of May. And with two extra days of rest to work out the mechanical issues, Lester seems to be no where near figuring them out.

He struggled with his command last night, especially with his cutter as evidenced by hitting Mark Teixeira, a HBP that forced him from the game, and hitting Russell Martin with the exact same pitch in almost the same spot. The 3-0 lead he was afforded quickly turned to 3-1 and if not for getting Nick Swisher to ground out on a great stop by Kevin Youkilis, the end result of the first inning could have been much different.

After the Red Sox got him two more runs in the 5th on a David Ortiz two-run blast, Lester gave them right back in the bottom half on a two-run double from Swisher. Fortunately for Lester, the bullpen backed him up as the Sox would hold on for a 6-4 win.

Unfortunately though, it wasn’t Bobby Jenks who helped out. In fact, he could find himself returning to the disabled list after leaving with back tightness with a 3-1 count on Jorge Posada in the first batter of the seventh. Matt Albers came in and got the job done though for him. Daniel Bard was lights out in the 8th and Jonathan Papelbon finished it off in the 9th despite allowing a run.

For Papelbon it was a strange day.

He was suspended and fined for three games for the bumping incident with Tony Randazzo on Saturday. But since he appealed the suspension and the fine, he was able to pitch and for that, he rewarded himself with his 200th career save.

His strikeout of Alex Rodriguez to end the game gave him that 200th career save and put him into the MLB record books as the fastest to 200 career saves.

Speaking of bullpens, the Yankees can thank Hector Noesi for giving them a strong relief outing after Freddy Garcia stunk up the joint.

Jacoby Ellsbury got the chasing of Garcia going right away when he lead off the game with a home run. A walk to Dustin Pedroia and another rare triple by Adrian Gonzalez made it 2-0. Youk promptly followed that with a sac fly to push it to 3-0.

Garcia finally would leave the game after 1 2/3 innings when Pedroia chased him to the clubhouse with a double that scored Jarrod Saltalamacchia.

You have to give credit to Lester for battling through his command issues last night. Had he not been able to gut it out, the Red Sox bullpen could have been shorthanded even more than they are with Jenks going down. All told though, a good night overall.

The Red Sox now find themselves back in a tie for first place in the AL East with the Yanks. They’ve also taken six-of-seven from their rivals this season. Hopefully that trend continues again later today.

We’ll be back later with tonight’s lineups, batter/pitcher matchups and links from the day. But for now, enjoy the overnight links by clicking on the read more button below if you’re on the home page.

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Papelbon has one to savor [Boston Globe]

Flip flap adds some spice [Boston Globe]

Injury doesn’t worry Jenks [Boston Globe]

Command still issue for Lester [Boston Globe]

Possible catch with Swihart [Boston Globe]

Red Sox OK from start [Boston Herald]

Sox will need Swihart deal to sign pick [Boston Herald]

Question of age [Boston Herald]

Jonathan Papelbon suspended 3 games [Boston Herald]

Papi’s HR act riles Yankees [Boston Herald]

Jonathan Papelbon bags 200th save quicker than Mariano Rivera [Boston Herald]

Lester good enough to beat Yanks [CSNNE.com]

Will cost Sox to steer Swihart from Austin to Boston [CSNNE.com]

Notes: Pap saves 200th; Girardi criticizes Papi [CSNNE.com]

Rapid reaction: Red Sox 6, Yankees 4 [ESPN Boston]

Ortiz dismisses Girardi ire about bat flip [ESPN Boston]

Old back issue bites Jenks; MRI scheduled [ESPN Boston]

Video: Edes and Marchand on Game 1 and previewing Game 2 [ESPN Boston]

Jonathan Papelbon makes most of stay of suspension [ESPN Boston]

Video: Nick Cafardo on Red Sox-Yankees opener [Extra Bases]

John Lackey: Elbow going to be ‘something I have to stay on top of’ [Full Count]

Closing Time: Red Sox jump on ineffective Freddy Garcia early and often [Full Count]

Rounds 11-15: Nursing can wait as Sox make run at college arms [Full Count]

Red Sox go for pitching in rounds 16-20 [Full Count]

Rounds 21-30: Red Sox make a second run at drafting Tino Martinez (sort of) [Full Count]

Red Sox Take Williams Jerez, Brooklyn Product With Yankees Ties, in Second Round of Draft [NESN.com]

Jonathan Papelbon Pays Tribute to Mariano Rivera After Breaking One of Legend’s Records [NESN.com]

Video: Jon Lester Able to Execute When Needed, Comes Away With Eighth Win of Season [NESN.com]

Vote to Help Fill Out Tournament Field for ‘Red Sox Showdown for the Ages’ [NESN.com]

Bobby Jenks to Get MRI on Back on Wednesday, Expects to Be OK [NESN.com]

‘Red Sox Showdown for the Ages’ Set to Crown Greatest Red Sox Team of All Time [NESN.com]

Boston pulls into first-place tie with NY [Providence Journal]

Wakefield’s a familiar act to long line of New Yorkers [Providence Journal]

Papelbon suspended for bumping umpire [Providence Journal]

Red Sox Journal: Scutaro is thrown right into the fray [Providence Journal]

So far, rivalry tilting in Boston’s direction [RedSox.com]

Cal State Fullerton’s Ramirez excited to join Sox [RedSox.com]

David Ortiz’ quest to make the designated hitter cool again [Rob Bradford – WEEI.com]

Good To See That the Dad from “Modern Family” Hates the Yankees, Too [Surviving Grady]

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

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UConn Men’s Basketball links

Calhoun Bike Ride on Saturday; Moore Honored Wednesday [David Borges – New Haven Register]

Ray Allen Exercises 2011-12 Option With Celtics [Mike Anthony – Hartford Courant]

Top recruit commits to UConn men [CT Post]

DeAndre Daniels (6-8) Commits To UConn [Hartford Courant]

DeAndre Daniels commits to UConn [New Haven Register]

UConn men land a Top 10 recruit [The Day]

Sellers gets second chance at Hofstra [CBSSports.com]

UConn’s Walker pulls out of pre-draft workout [Sacramento Bee]

NBA Mock Draft 2011: Sacramento Kings Take Kemba Walker From UConn [SB Nation]

UConn’s Kemba Walker says he’s a point guard, not a combo guard [MLive.com]

Raptors think Walker’s the real deal [Toronto Sun]

Wait, what? DeAndre Daniels picks UConn [Lawrence Journal]

UConn Women’s Basketball links

Summertime – And The Living Is Busy For Stefanie Dolson [John Altavilla – Hartford Courant]

Jen Rizzotti Not Intimidated By USA Basketball Task [John Altavilla – Hartford Courant]

Huskies Show Their Support At Walk For Autism [Rich Elliott – CT Post]

UConn’s Hartley looking to build off freshman season [CT Post]

Moore gets a taste of losing, and spits it out [Minneapolis Star Tribune]

UConn Football links

Post-Camp Scholarships Have Been Offered To… [Desmond Conner – Hartford Courant]

How The Orange Did Academically Under Paul Pasqualoni [Desmond Conner – Hartford Courant]

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

UConn Huskies Football Opponent: Fordham [Hartford Courant]

Other UConn related links

Baseball. UConn’s Penders Looks To Keep More In-State Talent [Hartford Courant]

Baseball. What They’re Blogging About Barnes, Springer… [Hartford Courant]

Baseball. UConn’s Barnes savors his great night [CT Post]

Baseball. Scouting the UConn Huskies [GoGamecocks.com]

Baseball. UConn star OF George Springer honored to be drafted by Astros in first round [Examiner.com]

If there was any doubt that UConn Huskies men’s basketball coach Jim Calhoun was going to retire, you can put those thoughts to rest as he scored a major coup in the recruiting wars.

DeAndre Daniels, a 6’8″ guard/forward out of Woodland Hills, CA, gave his commitment to Calhoun on Tuesday. Daniels had originally committed to go to the Texas Longhorns for the 2010-11 season but decided to do a year at the IMG Basketball Academy to prep for the college life.

Here’s a little of what Andy Borman from the IMG Basketball Academy had to say about Daniels:

“DeAndre has taken full advantage of everything that IMG has to offer and has continued to develop on the court, in the classroom and in the weight room,” said Borman. “He is an extremely talented young man, but what sets him apart from other talented kids his age is the fact that he is extremely driven and focused on becoming the best player possible. He is an immediate impact player at the next level.”

Despite losing scholarships in the NCAA sanctions, the Huskies had an extra one with the transfer of Jamal Coombs-McDaniel.

While this won’t make the Huskies a favorite to repeat their 2011 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship, it will give them another piece of the puzzle to try and do just that.

Here’s the press release from UConn detailing the UConn Huskies baseball team’s appearance in the Columbia Super Regional against the South Carolina Gamecocks.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The following is the schedule for the UConn vs. South Carolina Super Regional in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship. The Super Regional is a best two-out-of-three series with the winner advancing to the 2011 College World Series, which begins on Saturday, June 18, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb.

NCAA Super Regional

UConn vs. South Carolina (Columbia, S.C.)

Game One

Saturday, June 11, 6:00 p.m.

Television: ESPN2

Radio: WTIC-1080 AM, WTIC.com, WHUS-91.7 FM, WHUS.org

Game Two

Sunday, June 12, 7:00 p.m.

Television: ESPNU

Radio: WTIC-1080 AM, WTIC.com, WHUS-91.7 FM, WHUS.org

Game Three (If Necessary)

Monday, June 13, either at 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., or 7:00 p.m.

Television: ESPN2 or ESPNU Radio: WTIC-1080 AM, WTIC.com, WHUS-91.7 FM, WHUS.org

Broadcasting the game for the ESPN stations will be Clay Matvick and former Major League Baseball catcher Paul LoDuca.

Joe D’Ambrosio will have the call for WTIC radio.

With UConn Huskies OF George Springer (Houston Astros) and RHP Matt Barnes (Boston Red Sox) being drafted on the first day of the 2011 MLB Draft and SS Nick Ahmed going to the Atlanta Braves in the second round, it looked like a good start to the draft for the UConn baseball program.

Well it only got better as five more Huskies were drafted during rounds three through 30 on Tuesday afternoon.

They are as follows:

• Round 17 – Mike Andreoli, RF by the Chicago Cubs
• Round 18 – Greg Nappo, RHP by the Florida Marlins
• Round 19 – Kevin Vance, RHP by the Chicago White Sox
• Round 21 – Mike Nemeth, 1B by the Milwaukee Brewers
• Round 30 – David Fischer, RHP by the San Francisco Giants

The UConn baseball team will still be busy though as they’ll be playing the Columbia, SC Super Regional beginning on Saturday against the South Carolina Gamecocks.

Congratulations to all of the Huskies drafted so far and best of luck this weekend.

The 2011 MLB Draft resumed on Tuesday afternoon as rounds two through 30 took place. As you might expect, the Boston Red Sox were busy trying to restock their minor league system.

Here’s a list of the players they drafted in rounds 16 through 30:

• Rd 16 – Daniel Gossett, RHP, high school
• Rd 17 – Blake Forslund, RHP, Liberty University
• Rd 18 – Andrew Jones, RHP, Samford University (GA)
• Rd 19- Jeffrey Orvis, 1B, high school
• Rd 20 – Zachary Good, LHP, Grayson County College
• Rd 21 – Austin Davidson, IF, high school
• Rd 22 – Joseph Holtmeyer, RHP, Nebraska – Omaha
• Rd 23 – Jarrett Brown, LHP, high school
• Rd 24 – Andrew Turocy, CF, Akron
• Rd 25 – Taylor Ard, 1B, Washington State
• Rd 26 – Cody Dill, RHP, high school
• Rd 27 – Alex Massey, RHP, high school
• Rd 28 – Brenden Shepard, RHP, Stonehill College
• Rd 29 – Matthew Spalding, RHP, high school
• Rd 30 – Nick Moore, 3B, high school

Rounds 30-50 will begin at 12 p.m. on Wednesday and will conclude the 2011 MLB Draft.