It was Scott Kazmir's last start of the regular season, and after five innings we'd seen enough because we've seen it before, the dark side of his season to a tee - a batting tee. ...more

September 26, 2008

The Boston Red Sox moved one step closer to the playoffs for the fifth time in six years. ...more

September 22, 2008

First place is theirs and theirs alone, and a playoff spot could be in hand before the weekend. ...more

September 18, 2008

And now they're tied. The lead is gone. ...more

September 16, 2008

In the aftermath of every comeback and near-comeback by the Rays this season, a proud clubhouse has trumpeted the team's insistence on never giving up until the final out is recorded. ...more

September 16, 2008

SERIES SCHEDULE TONIGHT: Boston at Tampa Bay, 7:10; FSN Florida ...more

September 15, 2008

It wasn't a meeting, insisted the man who called the players-only gathering in the Rays' clubhouse prior to batting practice Monday afternoon. ...more

September 9, 2008

David Ortiz hit his first home run in 20 games, Paul Byrd pitched 62/3 scoreless innings to win his fourth straight decision and the Boston Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 7-2 Sunday to move within 1 1/2 games of the AL East lead. ...more

September 8, 2008

Alex Rodriguez flopped all night when the Yankees needed a big hit. Tim Wakefield won in his return from the disabled list and the Red Sox moved a step closer to squashing New York's playoff hopes, beating Andy Pettitte and the Yankees 7-3 Tuesday night. ...more

August 27, 2008

David Ortiz hit a three-run homer to highlight a nine-run second, and the Boston Red Sox used their second big inning in three games against the Texas Rangers to help Daisuke Matsuzaka win 10-0 on Thursday night for a three-game sweep. ...more

August 15, 2008