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Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona, left, gives high-fives to catcher Carlos Santana, center, and relief pitcher Joe Smith after they defeated the Seattle Mariners 6-0 in a baseball game on Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Francona expects emotional return to Fenway Park

Thursday, May 23, 2013

CLEVELAND – Indians Manager Terry Francona is bracing for a lump in his throat and maybe a tear or two. He’s going back to Boston. For the first time as an opposing manager, Francona will walk into famed Fenway Park to face the Red Sox, the team he led to two World Series titles during eight seasons. Francona, who was … 0

Buchholz improves to 7-0 as Red Sox beat White Sox, 6-2

Thursday, May 23, 2013

CHICAGO – Clay Buchholz pitched five-hit ball over seven innings to improve to 7-0, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox, 6-2, last night to avoid a three-game sweep. David Ortiz delivered a two-run single in the first off Hector Santiago (1-3), and the Red Sox backed Buchholz with several … 0

Quintana dominates as White Sox beat Red Sox, 3-1

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

CHICAGO – Jose Quintana took a no-hitter into the seventh before David Ortiz broke it up with a one-out broken-bat single, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1 on Tuesday night. Jeff Keppinger hit a two-run homer off Felix Doubront (3-2) in the fifth. Alex Rios extended his career-high … 0

Sox move Hanrahan to 60-day DL, surgery possible

Friday, May 10, 2013

BOSTON – Red Sox closer Joel Hanrahan is expected to be sidelined at least two months and is scheduled to visit Dr. James Andrews for an examination that could determine whether he will need surgery. Boston transferred Hanrahan from the 15- to the 60-day disabled list yesterday with … 0

Arcia HR, Lackey error boost Twins over Sox 5-3

Friday, May 10, 2013

BOSTON – The Minnesota Twins are heading home with a three-game winning streak. Doing it against the Boston Red Sox makes it more impressive. The Red Sox had the best record in the majors after they beat the … 0

Florimon’s three RBI key Twins’ 15-8 win over Red Sox

Thursday, May 9, 2013

BOSTON – Pedro Florimon had a solo homer and a two-run double in Minnesota’s season-high seven-run second inning that carried the Twins to a 15-8 rout over the Boston Red Sox last night. David Ortiz went 0-for-5 with … 0

Red Sox closer Hanrahan goes on disabled list

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

The Red Sox placed closer Joel Hanrahan on the disabled list for the second time this season. Right-hander Allen Webster replaced him on the roster after being recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket. Hanrahan went on the 15-day disabled list yesterday with a strained right forearm. He left Monday night’s … 0

Diamond’s seven solid innings lift Twins over Sox, 6-1

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

BOSTON – Scott Diamond allowed three hits in seven innings, Ryan Doumit hit his first homer of the season and the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox, 6-1, last night. Diamond (3-2) gave up a single in … 0

Drew 2B in 11th gives Red Sox 6-5 win over Twins

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

BOSTON – Stephen Drew doubled in the winning run with two outs in the 11th inning, and the Boston Red Sox rallied past the Minnesota Twins, 6-5, last night to snap a season-high, three-game losing streak. Drew, who … 0

Red Sox reliever Bailey to have MRI on sore biceps

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Boston Red Sox reliever Andrew Bailey is set to have an exam and MRI after not pitching for a week because of biceps soreness. Manager John Farrell said today’s exam is partly to give Bailey “some peace of mind on what he’s dealing with.” Asked yesterday if it … 0

Darvish, Beltre and Rangers finish sweep of Boston

Sunday, May 5, 2013

ARLINGTON, Texas – David Ortiz got the Boston Red Sox off to a good start with a two-run homer in the first against Texas ace Yu Darvish. Then David Ross went deep an inning later. Except that’s all … 0

Gentry, Ogando lead Rangers over Red Sox, 5-1

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Craig Gentry had an infield hit that produced two runs and later hit a two-run homer as the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox, 5-1, last night. The Rangers broke a 1-1 tie and went ahead to … 0

Holland, Beltre lead Rangers over Red Sox, 7-0

Saturday, May 4, 2013

ARLINGTON, Texas – Adrian Beltre had a three-run double among his four hits, Derek Holland pitched eight scoreless innings for his fifth consecutive victory over Boston and the Texas Rangers beat the Red Sox, 7-0, last night. While … 0

Farrell upset by allegations against Buchholz

Friday, May 3, 2013

TORONTO – Boston Red Sox Manager John Farrell is upset by accusations pitcher Clay Buchholz was putting a foreign substance on the ball during Wednesday’s victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. Former major league pitcher Dirk Hayhurst, now a broadcast analyst for the Blue Jays, told Toronto radio … 0

Dempster wins second straight as Red Sox beat Jays, 3-1

Friday, May 3, 2013

TORONTO – Ryan Dempster won his second straight start and the Boston Red Sox took advantage of a season-high 10 walks to beat the Toronto Blue Jays, 3-1, last night. Dempster (2-2) allowed one run and four hits … 0