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[+] May 28th 2009 5 Updates

09:00 AM EST (2)

Varitek will start

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Jason Varitek will catch Josh Beckett today at Minnesota after George Kottaras caught Daisuke Matsuzaka Wednesday, according to the Boston Globe.

Our View: Varitek is only hitting .238 this season, but is a career .293 hitter against the Twins. He is worth using in AL-only leagues for today.

Varitek will start

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Jason Varitek will catch Josh Beckett today after George Kottaras caught Daisuke Matsuzaka Wednesday, according to the Boston Globe.

Our View: Varitek is only hitting .238 this season, but is a career .293 hitter against the Twins. He is worth using in AL-only leagues for today.

12:00 AM EST (3)

Daisuke Matsuzaka fell to 0-3 on the season, giving up three

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Daisuke Matsuzaka fell to 0-3 on the season, giving up three runs over five innings in a 4-2 loss to the Twins on Wednesday night. He wasn't any better than his last time out as it took him 102 pitches to make it through five innings. [...]

Daisuke Matsuzaka fell to 0-3 on the season, giving up three

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Daisuke Matsuzaka fell to 0-3 on the season, giving up three runs over five innings in a 4-2 loss to the Twins on Wednesday night. He really wasn't much better than his last time out as it took him 102 pitches to make it through five innings. [...]

Dice-K was all over the place in this one, throwing four wild

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Dice-K was all over the place in this one, throwing four wild pitches. In two starts back from the DL, he has allowed seven earned runs in 10 innings. His control has been shaky to say the least, as he�s handed out five free passes in addition to the wildness. His excellent stuff has been on display though, as he's fanned 10. Owners can expect continued improvement from the Japanese star going forward. He�s on tap to hurl again on June 2 in Detroit.

[+] May 27th 2009 7 Updates

11:00 PM EST (6)

In two starts back from the DL, Dice-K has allowed seven earned

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In two starts back from the DL, Dice-K has allowed seven earned runs in 10 innings. His control has been a little shaky, as he�s handed out five free passes, but he�s made up for it by fanning 10. Owners can expect continued improvement from the Japanese star going forward. He�s on tap to hurl again on June 2 in Detroit.

Red Sox | Dice-K wild in loss

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The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (0-3) threw four wild pitches in a loss to the Minnesota Twins Wednesday, May 27. He gave up three runs and nine hits while striking out six in five innings.

Dice-K falls to 0-3

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Daisuke Matsuzaka dropped to 0-3 on the year after his team's 4-2 loss to the Twins on Wednesday. Matsuzaka went five innings and allowed three runs on nine hits while walking three and striking out six.

Our View: Dice-K was a little bit better tonight than in his last start, but he was far from the dominant pitcher we have come to expect. He should get better as the season wears on, but right now he is just an average fantasy pitcher.

Daisuke Matsuzaka fell to 0-3 on the season, giving up three

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Matsuzaka went five innings against the Twins Wednesday, allowing

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Matsuzaka went five innings against the Twins Wednesday, allowing three runs on nine hits. [...]

Red Sox wild in 4-2 loss to Twins

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Daisuke Matsuzaka and the rest of Boston's pitchers tied a modern-day record with six wild pitches while Twins starter Kevin Slowey was the picture of control in Minnesota's 4-2 victory over the Red Sox on Wednesday night.

4:00 PM EST (1)

Red Sox | Varitek, Lugo taking day off Wednesday

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Chad Finn, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox C Jason Varitek (rest) is taking the day off Wednesday, May 27. C George Kottaras will catch SP Daisuke Matsuzaka. Also, SS Julio Lugo is taking the day off in favor of IF Nick Green at shortstop.

[+] May 23rd 2009 2 Updates

[+] May 22nd 2009 5 Updates

11:00 PM EST (1)

Boston SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (0-2) was activated Friday after

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News: Boston SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (0-2) was activated Friday after going on the disabled list April 15 following two poor outings. He tossed five innings against the Mets, allowing four earned runs on five hits and took the loss. He struck out four and walked two, throwing only 80 pitches. [...]

10:00 PM EST (1)

In his first start back from the disabled list, Daisuke Matsuzaka

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In his first start back from the disabled list, Daisuke Matsuzaka gave up four runs over five innings in a 5-3 loss to the Mets on Friday night. Matsuzaka struck out the first two batters he faced, but he was missing up a lot and got hurt by it. [...]

6:00 PM EST (1)

Dice-K hit the DL with a mild shoulder strain April 15 after

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Dice-K hit the DL with a mild shoulder strain April 15 after getting tagged for a 12.79 ERA. One positive sign is that he went 1-0 with a 1.54 ERA during rehab alongside a 14/5 K/BB ratio. Consider waiting to see how he fares against the Mets before throwing back into the fire. His return bumps Justin Masterson back into the bullpen after an impressive stint in the rotation.

5:00 PM EST (1)

Red Sox activated RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka from the 15-day disabled

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Red Sox activated RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka from the 15-day disabled list. Matsuzaka will start Friday night against the Mets. With a 6-9 lineup of Jeremy Reed, Omir Santos, Ramon Martinez and Luis Castillo, you're going to want to go ahead and start him. [...]

2:00 PM EST (1)

Red Sox | Dice-K activated

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CBSSports.com reports the Boston Red Sox activated SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) from the 15-day disabled list Friday, May 22.

[+] May 20th 2009 2 Updates

[+] May 19th 2009 4 Updates

[+] May 16th 2009 10 Updates

10:00 PM EST (1)

Boston SP Daisuke Matsuzaka could be back on the mound by the

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News: Boston SP Daisuke Matsuzaka could be back on the mound by the end of next week for the Red Sox. Manager Terry Francona hinted before the Red Sox played Seattle on Saturday night that Matsuzaka could come of the disabled list soon. Matsuzaka made his third rehab start with Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday night in Toledo. The right-hander gave up two runs on three hits while striking out nine in five innings. His next step is to rejoin the Red Sox in Boston after the off day on Monday. "Yeah, I think you can pretty much expect him to pitch," Francona said. [...]

9:00 PM EST (5)

Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) could return as early as Friday.

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Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) could return as early as Friday. Matsuzaka, who has been on the disabled list since April 15, tossed five innings for Triple-A Pawtucket yesterday. [...]

Matsuzaka (shoulder) is expected to be ready to take his next

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Matsuzaka (shoulder) is expected to be ready to take his next turn in the rotation, which could come as early as Friday, the team's official site reports. [...]

Manager Terry Francona said Matsuzaka (shoulder) may return

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Manager Terry Francona said Matsuzaka (shoulder) may return to the Red Sox Friday, the team's official site reports. [...]

Red Sox | Matsuzaka expected to rejoin team

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Adam Kilgore, of the Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona said he expects SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) to make his next start for the Red Sox after making three rehab starts. It is not known when Matsuzaka will start next.

Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) could return as early as Friday.

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Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) could return as early as Friday. Nothing is official, but his rehab is going well and seems to line up with Friday's interleague game against the Mets. [...]

2:00 PM EST (1)

Red Sox | Matsuzaka strikes out nine in rehab start Friday

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Updating previous reports, Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) allowed two unearned runs on three hits over five innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket Friday, May 15, with nine strikeouts, according to The Associated Press.

10:00 AM EST (1)

Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) threw five innings in a 6-0 loss

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Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) threw five innings in a 6-0 loss for Triple-A Pawtucket Friday, giving up two earned runs and striking out nine. Dice-K managed 70 pitches. [...]

02:00 AM EST (2)

Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka, on the DL since April 15 with

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News: Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka, on the DL since April 15 with a strained shoulder, allowed three hits and two earned runs in five innings while striking out nine for Triple-A Pawtucket at Toledo on Friday. MLB.com says he should be able to return to the mound sometime during the team's six-game homestand, which begins Tuesday. [...]

Matsuzaka struck out nine in five innings on Friday in a rehab

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Matsuzaka struck out nine in five innings on Friday in a rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket. [...]

[+] May 13th 2009 1 Updates

[+] May 11th 2009 3 Updates

[+] May 10th 2009 1 Updates

[+] May 8th 2009 4 Updates

[+] May 7th 2009 2 Updates

[+] May 6th 2009 2 Updates

[+] May 5th 2009 6 Updates

11:00 PM EST (1)

In a rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket against Toledo on Tuesday,

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News: In a rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket against Toledo on Tuesday, Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed two hits in 2 2/3 scoreless innings. He struck out five, walked two and threw 29 of 47 pitches for strikes. He has been on the 15-day DL since April 15 because of a mild right shoulder strain. According to MLB.com, he'll likely make one more rehab start before returning to the Red Sox. "I think I'm ready to pitch in a game," Matsuzaka said. "I wouldn't go so far as to say I don't need any rehab starts, but I feel physically ready. I'm ready to go through whatever rehab program is handed to me, so health-wise, I have no problems at all." [...]

10:00 PM EST (3)

Matsuzaka allowed two hits, walked two, hit a batter and struck

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Matsuzaka allowed two hits, walked two, hit a batter and struck out five against Toledo. Of his 47 pitches, 29 were strikes. The Red Sox are expected to give him at least one more Minor League start before he is activated. Having won the Most Valuable Player Award for Japan in the World Baseball Classic, Matsuzaka was shut down following two unimpressive outings with the Red Sox in which he went 0-1 with a 12.79 ERA.

Red Sox | Dice-K has successful rehab outing

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Ian Browne, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) threw 2 2/3 scoreless innings with Triple-A Pawtucket Tuesday, May 5. He gave up two hits, walked two and struck out five in the game.

Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) pitched 2 2/3 scoreless innings

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Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) pitched 2 2/3 scoreless innings Tuesday in his first rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket. Matsuzaka struck out five in a 47-pitch outing. [...]

9:00 PM EST (1)

Matsuzaka (shoulder) pitched 2.2 scoreless innings in a rehab

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Matsuzaka (shoulder) pitched 2.2 scoreless innings in a rehab start for the Pawtucket Red Sox Tuesday, the Associated Press reports. He allowed two hits - a ground single and an infield single - walked two and struck out five. Matsuzaka threw 29 of 47 pitches for strikes and topped out at 93 mph. [...]

8:00 PM EST (1)

Red Sox' Matsuzaka makes rehab start in Triple-A

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Boston's Daisuke Matsuzaka pitched 2 2-3 scoreless innings in a rehab start for the Pawtucket Red Sox against the Toledo Mud Hens on Tuesday night.

[+] May 3rd 2009 2 Updates

[+] May 1st 2009 6 Updates

8:00 PM EST (1)

Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka is scheduled to make his first

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News: Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka is scheduled to make his first minor league rehab start on Tuesday. Matsuzaka has been on the 15-day disabled list since April 15 with a mild right shoulder strain. Boston manager Terry Francona, before the Red Sox played Tampa Bay on Friday night, said the start would likely be with Triple-A Pawtucket. Matsuzaka could work three innings or throw around 45 pitches. Matsuzaka will have a 45-pitch bullpen session Saturday. He might make several starts in the minors. "The idea was never to put a Band-Aid on this," Francona said. [...]

7:00 PM EST (1)

Matsuzaka (shoulder) is scheduled to make a minor league rehab

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Matsuzaka (shoulder) is scheduled to make a minor league rehab start on Tuesday, the Associated Press reports. [...]

6:00 PM EST (3)

Red Sox | Dice-K to throw in minors Tuesday

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The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) will make his first minor league rehab start Tuesday, May 5. He could pitch three innings or throw roughly 45 pitches. He will also throw a 45-pitch bullpen session Saturday, May 2.

Matsuzaka to pitch in minors Tuesday

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Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka is scheduled to make his first minor league rehab start on Tuesday.

Daisuke Matsuzaka will pitch in a rehab start Tuesday, according

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Daisuke Matsuzaka will pitch in a rehab start Tuesday, according to Red Sox manager Terry Francona. Matsuzaka will be limited to 45-50 pitches as he works his way back. [...]

1:00 PM EST (1)

Will Dice-K suffer the same fate as past Japanese flameouts?

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The Red Sox can blame the World Baseball Classic all they want for the shoulder fatigue of right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka, and to a certain degree, they do have a point. It wasn't so much that Matsuzaka threw 65, 86 and 98 pitches in his three WBC starts -- with seven and six days of rest between his second and third starts, respectively. That workload is not excessive.

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#	date	Innings	K's	Hits	Walks	ERA	Decision	Points	Differential
1	Oct 02 09	6.0	7	5	3	2	win	23.00	6
2	Sep 26 09	7.0	3	6	5	1	loss	10.50	20
3	Sep 20 09	5.1	5	8	1	3	win	18.16	8.84
4	Sep 15 09	6.0	5	3	3	0	win	24.00	13.5
5	Jun 19 09	4.0	2	8	4	6	loss	-2.00	30.5
6	Jun 13 09	4.0	3	7	1	4	none	3.00	29
7	Jun 07 09	5.2	8	10	0	5	loss	9.32	26.18
8	Jun 02 09	5.0	6	6	3	1	win	20.50	18.5
9	May 27 09	5.0	6	9	3	3	loss	7.00	25
10	May 22 09	5.0	4	5	2	4	loss	6.50	25.5
11	Apr 14 09	1.0	0	5	2	5	none	-6.50	37.5
12	Apr 09 09	5.1	5	9	3	4	loss	5.66	23.84
Totals:		58.4	54	81	30			119.14

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Player Run Differential Notes

Numbers in parenthesis for each team indicates total runs scored that game. Numbers next to each pitcher indicates earned runs. This stat is used to get a better understanding of the performance of the pitcher and how much run support he got from his team.

The run differential is based on total runs each team scored when Daisuke Matsuzaka has a decision. (i.e. win/loss) Similarly, the opposing pitcher listed also received a decision.

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Games	Home	Away	Pitcher (Earned)	Opp. Pitcher (Earned)	Diff
1	BOS (6)	CLE (2)	Daisuke Matsuzaka (2)	Jeremy Sowers (4)	+4
1	BOS (4)	ANA (1)	Daisuke Matsuzaka (0)	John Lackey (2)	+3
1	BOS (3)	TB (4)	Daisuke Matsuzaka (4)	Matt Garza (1)	-1
1	BOS (3)	NYM (5)	Daisuke Matsuzaka (4)	Johan Santana (2)	-2
1	BOS (3)	TEX (6)	Daisuke Matsuzaka (5)	Vicente Padilla (2)	-3
1	BOS (2)	ATL (8)	Daisuke Matsuzaka (6)	Kenshin Kawakami (2)	-6
Totals:				Games: 6	-5

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Games	Away	Home	Pitcher (Earned)	Opp. Pitcher (Earned)	Diff
1	BOS (9)	BAL(3)	Daisuke Matsuzaka (3)	Jason Berken (6)	+6
1	BOS (5)	DET(1)	Daisuke Matsuzaka (1)	Rick Porcello (3)	+4
1	BOS (2)	MIN(4)	Daisuke Matsuzaka (3)	Kevin Slowey (2)	-2
1	BOS (0)	NYY(3)	Daisuke Matsuzaka (1)	CC Sabathia (0)	-3
Totals:				Games: 4	+5

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