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Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona, left, is surrounded by members of the media in the visitor's dugout before a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, May 23, 2013. Francona was Red Sox manager for the 2004 and 2007 World Series Championship seasons. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Stubbs, Reynolds lead Indians to 12-3 win over Sox

Friday, May 24, 2013

BOSTON – Drew Stubbs and Mark Reynolds drove in three runs each and Cleveland had 16 hits in the Indians’ 12-3 win over the Boston Red Sox in Manager Terry Francona’s return to Fenway Park last night. Francona, let go by Boston after the 2011 season, got a standing ovation after the first inning during a video tribute on the … 0

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 … 0

Boston Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz throws to first base during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Wednesday, May 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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

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A torn flag wraps around its pole after a year of braving the elements. Civil Air Patrol cadets and volunteers replace the flags at Blossom Hill cemetery, May 18, 2013. (ANDREA MORALES / Monitor staff) PHOTOS: Replacing the American flags at Blossom Hill Cemetery
More than 2,500 students from 64 high schools attended the New Hampshire Scholars program graduation at the State House Plaza in downtown Concord; Wednesday, May 22, 2013. TAEHOON KIM / Monitor staff PHOTOS: New Hampshire Scholars Graduation
From left: Sybil Dupuis, House Speaker Terie Norelli, Gov. Maggie Hassan and David Berry cut a New Hampshire-shaped cake at the "New Hampshire Presidential Primary 100th Anniversary" celebration in the State House in Concord; Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Dupuis is the great-granddaughter of Stephen Bullock, author and sponsor of House Bill 430, which created New Hampshire's first official presidential primary. "This is one of the biggest honors of my life," Dupuis, who resides in Wells, Maine, said about being asked to speak at the celebration. (TAEHOON KIM / Monitor staff) PHOTO: New Hampshire primary at 100
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Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia signs autographs before the first game of a baseball doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals in Boston, Sunday, April 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Royals sweep Red Sox, 4-2 and 5-4

Sunday, April 21, 2013

BOSTON – Lorenzo Cain walked with two outs and the bases loaded in the 10th inning to give Kansas City a 5-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox last night and complete the Royals’ sweep of a day-night … 0

Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz pumps his fist in front of an Amarican flag and a line of Boston Marathon volunteers, background, after addressing the crowd before a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Kansas City Royals in Boston, Saturday, April 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

After emotional ceremony, Red Sox top Royals, 4-3

Sunday, April 21, 2013

BOSTON – David Ortiz has been in the middle of some of Fenway Park’s greatest moments. None of them seemed more important to Big Papi than his role in one yesterday afternoon. Ortiz helped the Red Sox honor … 0

Police and National Guard soldiers stand outside Fenway Park before a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Kansas City Royals in Boston, Saturday, April 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Diamond, Ortiz lift spirits after bombing, manhunt

Sunday, April 21, 2013

BOSTON – A defiant David Ortiz stood on the Fenway Park infield and told the crowd to “stay strong,” bringing a rousing cheer from Bostonians weary from a week of bombings, stay-at-home orders and a manhunt that locked … 0

Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz looks on during batting practice prior to their baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park in Boston Friday, Aug. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Ortiz expected to return for Red Sox tonight

Friday, April 19, 2013

Papi to return Boston designated hitter David Ortiz is expected to return to the Red Sox lineup when they open a home series tonight against Kansas City. Ortiz hasn’t played this season because of an injured right Achilles, … 0

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester delivers against the Cleveland Indians in the first inning of a baseball game on Thursday, April 18, 2013, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Lester pitches Red Sox to sixth straight win, 6-3

Friday, April 19, 2013

CLEVELAND – Jon Lester pitched seven strong innings, Jarrod Saltalamacchia hit a tiebreaking home run in the fourth and the Boston Red Sox got their sixth straight win with a 6-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians last night. … 0

A jersey memorializing the victims of the Monday explosions at the Boston Marathon hangs in the Boston Red Sox dugout during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians Wednesday, April 17, 2013, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Red Sox win 5th straight, 6-3 over Indians

Thursday, April 18, 2013

CLEVELAND – Converted closer Alfredo Aceves coasted through five innings, Mike Napoli and Daniel Nava drove in two runs apiece and the Red Sox, bonded by the tragedy in Boston, struck quickly against Justin Masterson and beat the … 0

Boston Red Sox's Will Middlebrooks, left, congratulates Dustin Pedroia, center, and Jacoby Ellsbury after they scored on a bases-loaded double by Mike Napoli in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians Tuesday, April 16, 2013, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Red Sox hope to bring some healing for Boston

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

CLEVELAND – Jon Lester has felt pride when slipping on his Boston jersey and cap. Never more than now. Away from home and family members they worried about during some anxious moments on Monday, the Red Sox were … 0

The Boston Red Sox players and coaches observe a moment of silence for the victims of the Boston bombings before a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians Tuesday, April 16, 2013, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Somber Red Sox regroup, beat Indians 7-2

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

CLEVELAND – Mike Napoli hit a three-run double in Boston’s seven-run second inning and the Red Sox, playing with heavy hearts one day after the deadly bombings back home, beat the Cleveland Indians, 7-2, last night. Boston’s players … 0

Boston Red Sox's Jarrod Saltalamacchia watches his solo home run with Tampa Bay Rays catcher Jose Lobaton during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Red Sox beat Rays in walk-off fashion

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

BOSTON – The Red Sox and Rays were making their way out of Fenway Park when two explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon were heard at the stadium. The Red Sox beat the Rays, 3-2, … 0

Hamstring problem sidelines struggling Hanrahan

Sunday, April 14, 2013

BOSTON – Red Sox closer Joel Hanrahan is expected to miss a few days with a sore right hamstring. Hanrahan has struggled in his first season with Boston since being acquired from Pittsburgh. In his last three appearances, he’s allowed six earned runs, five hits, four walks and … 0

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Clay Buchholz reacts to a walk during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Sunday, April 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Buchholz no-hit bid ends in 8th; Sox top Rays 5-0

Sunday, April 14, 2013

BOSTON – Clay Buchholz was a nervous 23-year-old rookie when he threw a no-hitter in his second major league start. He was more relaxed when he nearly did it again yesterday. “A lot more than the last time … 0

CORRECTS ID AT RIGHT TO JOSE LOBATON, NOT JOSE MOLINA - Boston Red Sox's Jacoby Ellsbury, left, celebrates behind Tampa Bay Rays' Jose Lobaton as he scores the game-winning run on an RBI single by teammate Shane Victorino in the 10th inning of a baseball game in Boston, Saturday, April 13, 2013. The Red Sox won 2-1. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Victorino’s infield hit lifts Boston to 2-1 win over Rays

Saturday, April 13, 2013

BOSTON – Shane Victorino didn’t even notice Tampa Bay’s unusual five-man infield. With the speedy Jacoby Ellsbury standing on third base, his only thought was to make contact. Victorino had a well-placed RBI single into an overloaded infield … 0

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