Mike Napoli drove in the winning run with a two-out double in the ninth inning and the Boston Red Sox completed a three-game sweep of the light-hitting Tampa Bay Rays with a 3-2 win on Monday.
If Joel Hanrahan can do for the Boston Red Sox what he did against them, they should be very happy with their new closer.
If Joel Hanrahan can do for the Boston Red Sox what he did against them, they should be very happy with their new closer.
The Boston Red Sox are pursuing another burly right-hander to shore up their bullpen.
Previewing the American League.
His left elbow swollen and wrapped, Troy Tulowitzki felt confident that he would be ready for Opening Day. He wasn't so certain whether former Colorado teammate Ubaldo Jimenez had deliberately drilled him, putting the All-Star shortstop's status in jeopardy.
There will be no drinking in the Boston Red Sox clubhouse this season.
Manny Ramirez is expected to join Oakland at its spring training facility on Friday, yet another part of the Athletics' offseason overhaul.
A team-by-team look at the American League entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catchers, and the full squad:
