Watch: David Ortiz takes Michael Wacha over the Green Monster
Rule number one regarding Red Sox postseason games: It always comes back to David Ortiz. St. Louis rookie Michael Wacha held the Sox scoreless through 5 1/3 innings of World Series Game 2 on Thursday...
View ArticleWorld Series Game 3 preview: Red Sox at Cardinals
Although an accomplished regular-season starter, Jake Peavy has run into problems in the playoffs. (Scott W. Grau/Icon SMI) Red Sox at Cardinals Start time: 8:07 p.m. ET TV: FOX Series: Tied 1-1...
View ArticleWorld Series Game 4 preview: Red Sox at Cardinals
Clay Buchholz hasn’t pitched in a week, which could work to his advantage in a crucial Game 4. (Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images) Red Sox at Cardinals Start time: 8:15 p.m. ET TV: FOX Series: Cardinals...
View ArticleWorld Series Game 5 preview: Red Sox at Cardinals
Red Sox at Cardinals Start time: 8:07 p.m. ET TV: FOX Series: tied 2-2 Starting pitchers: Jon Lester (3-1, 1.67 ERA) vs. Adam Wainwright (2-2, 2.25 ERA) A tiebreaking Game 5 in a best-of-seven series...
View ArticleDavid Ortiz is owning the Cardinals. Can St. Louis cool him off?
The St. Louis Cardinals have yet to find an answer for how to pitch to David Ortiz in this World Series. Through four games and 16 plate appearances, the Red Sox slugger has put up video game numbers,...
View ArticleThe Red Sox’ top 5 October moments at Fenway Park
Carlton Fisk’s famous home run will lose its top spot if Boston closes out the World Series. (Photo: SI) The Boston Red Sox have gone back to Fenway Park with a 3-games-to-2 lead over the St. Louis...
View ArticleWorld Series Game 6 preview: Cardinals at Red Sox
John Lackey lost Game 2 of the World Series but made a key relief outing in Boston’s Game 4 win. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Red Sox at Cardinals Start time: 8:07 p.m. ET TV: FOX Series: Red Sox...
View ArticleWatch: Victorino doubles off Green Monster to put Red Sox up 3-0 in Game 6
The first big blow of Game 6 of the World Series was struck with two outs in the bottom of the third inning by Boston’s Shane Victorino. After Jacoby Ellsbury led off the inning against Cardinals...
View ArticleHow much should October factor into Hall of Fame case for David Ortiz?
David Ortiz’s role in helping the Red Sox win their third championship of the past 10 years earned him World Series MVP honors and carved him several spots on the all-time Fall Classic leaderboard....
View ArticleDavid Ortiz joins Boston heroes on cover of Nov. 11 issue of Sports Illustrated
David Ortiz with (left to right) officers Javier Pagan and Rachel McGuire and Detective Kevin McGill. (Joe McNally/SI) The Boston Red Sox’ World Series victory not only capped a worst-to-first...
View ArticleWatch: David Ortiz's mid-game World Series speech that fired up Red Sox
Your browser does not support iframes. The three-run homer hit by Boston’s Jonny Gomes off Cardinals reliever Seth Maness in Game 4 represented the turning point of the 2013 World Series. Before Gomes...
View ArticleBaseball’s top 10 stories of 2013
David Ortiz and the Red Sox became linked to Boston as never before during their championship season. (Jim Rogash/Getty Images) A year ago at this time the Boston Red Sox had just finished a 93-loss...
View ArticleDavid Ortiz on his contract status, Boston's offseason and more Hot Stove moves
David Ortiz (Photo: AP) Fresh off a spectacular 2013 season in which he reached 2,000 career hits, slugged 30 home runs and batted nearly .700 in helping the Red Sox win the World Series, designated...
View ArticleShould the Red Sox give David Ortiz the contract he wants for 2015?
David Ortiz followed a terrific regular season by winning World Series MVP honors in October but turned 38 in November. (Michael Ivins/Getty Images) David Ortiz isn’t one to suffer the indignity of...
View Article2014 Season Preview: Boston Red Sox
Top prospect Xander Bogaerts will be Boston’s starting shortstop in 2014. (Michael Ivins/Getty Images) This week, SI.com is previewing all 30 MLB teams, counting down to the No. 1 team in the league....
View ArticleRed Sox are off to poor start, but Boston shouldn't panic just yet
Once David Ortiz and some other key players heat up offensively, the defending World Series champions will look much improved. (Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) With their 2-1 loss to the White Sox...
View ArticleRed Sox comeback falls short on first Patriots' Day since Boston Marathon...
Monday’s Patriots’ Day game had a unique atmosphere in the wake of last year’s tragedy. (Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) The Red Sox honored the victims of last year’s Boston Marathon...
View ArticleAfter Albert Pujols, the next player to 500 homers could be years away
Albert Pujols is the first player in five years to join the 500 Home Run Club. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images) On Tuesday night, Albert Pujols became the 26th player to reach the 500 Home Run Club. The...
View ArticleAlbert Pujols, Pedro Martinez lead All-Time Dominican Republic Team
Albert Pujols has recorded the third-most career homers hit by a Dominican-born player. (John Minchillo/AP) On Sunday afternoon, the Blue Jays made history just by handing in a lineup card. Toronto’s...
View ArticleDeja Yu: Rangers' Yu Darvish again loses no-hitter on final batter of game
Yu Darvish reacts after a seventh-inning error ended his perfect game bid vs. Boston. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) For the second time in his career, Yu Darvish came within one out of a no-hitter....
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....