There was still hope in the frayed voices of the Fenway Faithful. Too much, perhaps. As Jacoby Ellsbury walked to the plate in the bottom of the eighth inning, they cheered. As J.D. Drew lifted a fly out to right field, they cheered. ...more

August 13, 2008

Josh Hamilton, OF (Texas Rangers) - Hamilton had been sidelined for the past few games due to left knee inflammation. The Rangers attempted to bring him back for Thursday's game against the Astros, but after he was hit on the left hand by a pitch in his first at-bat, they took him out to avoid further injury. If Hamilton is out for an extended period, Brandon Boggs, Frank Catalanotto and Marlon Byrd will receive more playing time. Monitor Hamilton's injury closely. ...more

June 27, 2008