In this week's Inbox, beat reporter Ian Browne fields queries from fans concerning the shortstop spot when Jed Lowrie returns, Clay Buchholz's future and other Red Sox topics.
Jason Bay, a native of Canada, will officially become a U.S. citizen on Thursday afternoon in a ceremony at Boston's historic Faneuil Hall, according to The Associated Press.
With his 383rd start vs. Seattle, Tim Wakefield will become the all-time leader in starts by a Boston pitcher.
Jonathan Papelbon is the Red Sox's all-time saves leader after he retired the Orioles in order in the 11th for his 20th save this season on Wednesday.
Boston tied the game with four runs in the ninth and then clinched its 6-5 victory over Baltimore on Julio Lugo's RBI single in the 11th at Camden Yards.
Jason Bay loved how the Sox bounced back for a 6-5 victory over the O's in 11 innings on Wednesday at Camden Yards. The left fielder just wished he could have done more to help.
The Red Sox announced on Wednesday the signing of outfielder Reymond Fuentes, their top pick in the 2009 First-Year Player Draft.
Shortstop Jed Lowrie is headed back to Boston to have his left knee examined, Red Sox manager Terry Francona said before Wednesday's series finale.
The Red Sox took charge early, but the bullpen couldn't hold a nine-run lead in an 11-10 loss at Camden Yards.
The Red Sox bullpen will face an unusual task in the finale of their three-game series with the Orioles -- bouncing back from losing a nine-run lead. Josh Beckett starts.
Jeff Bailey just smiled when asked what it felt like to be called up by the Red Sox on Tuesday. "I'm used to it by now," he said. "I know the drill."
Mike Lowell was placed Tuesday on the 15-day disabled list by the Red Sox, who have been without the third baseman hobbled by a strained right hip since Thursday.
Dustin Pedroia still trails the Rangers' Ian Kinsler at second base in the voting for the All-Star balloting period, but it looks like it will go down to the wire.
Five days after his much-anticipated return from right shoulder surgery, Red Sox right-hander John Smoltz will take the mound again Tuesday against the Orioles with a lot less fanfare, and that's just the way he likes it.
The newly-flip-flopped leadoff combo of right fielder J.D. Drew atop the order and second baseman Dustin Pedroia back in his accustomed No. 2 spot made their presence felt right away in the Red Sox's 4-0 win over the Orioles on Monday night.
Although Red Sox fans may believe Dice-K's participation in the WBC doomed his season, Dr. Arun Ramappa explains the stress of pitching, and why Boston is taking the right approach.
Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon entered Monday's game against the O's one save shy of tying the team record for saves (132), set by Bob Stanley during his 13-year career with the team. But on Monday, Papelbon was paying homage to Mariano Rivera, who notches his 500th save Sunday.
The Boston Red Sox "All-Star Among Us" is Rob Dixon of Brockton, Mass., who was chosen by fans across the nation for engaging young people around the world in initiatives ranging from increasing access to education to fighting poverty.
The key words when it comes to Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell's ailing right hip are "waiting mode." He visited the team doctor Monday morning and received an injection of Synvisc as well as having 15 cc of fluid drained from the hip.
Despite posting an 11-7 record over Interleague Play, the Red Sox will be happy to return to facing American League foes when they face off against the O's on Monday evening.
Unfortunately for the Red Sox in their 2-1 loss on Sunday, Braves rookie Tommy Hanson not only pitched, but he dominated throughout the afternoon.
The earliest that Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell will be back in the starting lineup would probably be Wednesday night at Camden Yards against the Orioles.
As manager Terry Francona pointed out before Saturday's game, Brad Penny's habit of turning in solid performances began before June 11.
After a couple of days of deliberation, the Red Sox's medical staff has come up with a plan for Mike Lowell.
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