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For Felix Doubront, a landmark more important than a win

19 Jun 2013 | 10:25 am

Felix Doubront was denied a victory on Tuesday night when closer Andrew Bailey could not preserve the 1-0 lead to which his starter clung so compellingly in a career-best eight-inning effort on Tuesday. Still, while that left Jonny Gomes to make a walkoff winner of Bailey (and underscore the notion that wins and losses do [...]

Source: Full Count | 19 Jun 2013 | 10:25 am

Up against the clock: Alfredo Aceves’ late arrival explained

19 Jun 2013 | 10:13 am

Alfredo Aceves made it interesting before the game even started Tuesday afternoon. With game time fast approaching, the Red Sox starting pitcher for Game 1 had still not made it to Fenway Park. Red Sox reliever Franklin Morales was even sent to the bullpen to loosen up, an obvious indicator of the Sox’ concern about [...]

Source: Full Count | 19 Jun 2013 | 10:13 am

Clay Buchholz on DL decision: ‘What’s three extra days to be healthy the rest of the season?’

19 Jun 2013 | 5:30 am

Between games of Tuesday’s day-night doubleheader, the Red Sox carefully monitored what was arguably their most important pitching session of the day. Starter Clay Buchholz, who has not pitched since experiencing discomfort in his trapezius muscle in a start on June 8, threw off a mound for the first time since the injury. Minutes later, [...]

Source: Full Count | 19 Jun 2013 | 5:30 am

Hangtime: Jonny Gomes punts his way to a new walk-off wrinkle

19 Jun 2013 | 4:37 am

Sure, the walk-off homer by Jonny Gomes against Rays reliever Joel Peralta — a first-pitch, two-run blast sent rocketing down the left field line and well over the Green Monster — was impressive in its own right. But you’ve seen that before. Gomes himself has three walk-off homers in his career, and the Sox already [...]

Source: Full Count | 19 Jun 2013 | 4:37 am

Red Sox option Alfredo Aceves back to Triple-A Pawtucket

19 Jun 2013 | 4:09 am

After the Red Sox concluded their double header sweep over the Rays, the team announced that it was returning pitcher Alfredo Aceves to Triple-A Pawtucket. Aceves delivered a strong performance in Game 1, permitting one run in five innings before a three-hour rain delay ended his night. Still, he’d been brought up as the 26th [...]

Source: Full Count | 19 Jun 2013 | 4:09 am

John Farrell on Andrew Bailey: ‘He’s our closer’

19 Jun 2013 | 3:52 am

It has been an ugly and costly stretch for Red Sox closer Andrew Bailey, though certainly, it could have been worse. For the third time in four outings, Bailey — who was entrusted with the ninth inning of a game in which the Sox led the Rays, 1-0 — gave up a homer, this one [...]

Source: Full Count | 19 Jun 2013 | 3:52 am

Gronk’s surgeon issues statement on Tuesday surgery and rehab timetable

19 Jun 2013 | 3:37 am

Dr. Robert Watkins, who operated on Rob Gronkowski‘s back Tuesday in Southern California, issued a statement regarding the procedure on Tuesday evening. “New England Patriots’ tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent a microscopic lumbar discectomy surgery performed by Dr. Robert Watkins at Marina Del Rey Hospital in Los Angeles. The surgery went well. The timing of [...]

Source: It Is What It Is | 19 Jun 2013 | 3:37 am

Closing Time: Red Sox rebound from Andrew Bailey’s blown save to walk off with sweep of Rays

19 Jun 2013 | 2:38 am

The Red Sox continue to show a flair for the dramatic, as the team claimed its sixth walkoff victory of the young season when Jonny Gomes launched a two-run homer down the left-field line and over the Green Monster for a 3-1 victory over the Rays. With Gomes’ blast, the Sox swept a doubleheader from [...]

Source: Full Count | 19 Jun 2013 | 2:38 am

Clearing the bases: David Ortiz continues to be a run-producing machine

19 Jun 2013 | 1:05 am

David Ortiz was supposed to be on his last leg. An Achilles injury that limited him to only 90 games in 2012 and related issues with his heels that kept him under wraps for most of spring training were supposed to be the telltale signs that the power-hitting DH was nearing the end of his [...]

Source: Full Count | 19 Jun 2013 | 1:05 am

Clay Buchholz, David Ross to DL; Red Sox call up Ryan Lavarnway, Alex Wilson

19 Jun 2013 | 12:25 am

The Red Sox placed right-hander Clay Buchholz on the 15-day disabled list (retroactive to June 9) due to what the team described as a neck strain, while also placing catcher David Ross on the 7-day disabled list for the recurrence of his concussion-like symptoms. In their places, the team called up catcher Ryan Lavarnway (in [...]

Source: Full Count | 19 Jun 2013 | 12:25 am

Red Sox lineup: Jose Iglesias at third base, Daniel Nava to play first base

19 Jun 2013 | 12:08 am

After a nearly three-hour rain delay interrupted Game 1 of the day-night double header, the Sox give the ball to Felix Doubront (4-3, 4.91) for Game 2 to try and sweep the day. Doubront has pitched well of late and has not given up more than three earned runs in any of his last six [...]

Source: Full Count | 19 Jun 2013 | 12:08 am

Rob Gronkowski undergoes back surgery in Los Angeles

18 Jun 2013 | 10:32 pm

Rob Gronkowski underwent back surgery in Los Angeles on Tuesday with Dr. Robert Watkins. The tight end is still expected to be on the shelf for the next couple of months, and while he could be up and around by the time training camp rolls around, it’s still questionable as to whether or not he [...]

Source: It Is What It Is | 18 Jun 2013 | 10:32 pm

Report: Aaron Hernandez questioned in connection with murder, not considered a suspect

18 Jun 2013 | 10:02 pm

Aaron Hernandez was questioned by police on Monday in connection with a possible homicide in North Attleboro, according to a report from SI.com. The Patriots’ tight end is reportedly not considered a suspect, but a vehicle rented in his name has emerged as a key piece of evidence in the investigation. Meanwhile, according to SI.com, [...]

Source: It Is What It Is | 18 Jun 2013 | 10:02 pm

Patriots change date of HoF induction ceremony for Tedy Bruschi, Gil Santos

18 Jun 2013 | 7:44 pm

On Tuesday, the Patriots announced a new date and time for the team’s 2013 Hall of Fame induction ceremonies for Tedy Bruschi and Gil Santos. While originally scheduled for August 11 when the Hall of Fame selection was announced on May 21, the ceremonies will now be held on Monday, July 29, 2013 at 5 [...]

Source: It Is What It Is | 18 Jun 2013 | 7:44 pm

Tuesday’s Morning Mashup: Yankees not optimistic after Kevin Youkilis visits back specialist

18 Jun 2013 | 12:04 pm

Welcome to Tuesday’s Morning Mashup. For the latest news, start at our WEEI.com home page or click here for the top stories from our news wire. TUESDAY’S BROADCAST HIGHLIGHTS: NBA Finals: Spurs at Heat, 9 p.m. (ABC; WEEI-AM) MLB: Rays at Red Sox, Game 1, 1:05 p.m. (NESN; WEEI-FM) MLB: Rays at Red Sox, Game [...]

Source: LEEInks | 18 Jun 2013 | 12:04 pm

Chad Johnson released from jail after apologizing to judge

18 Jun 2013 | 2:43 am

Former Patriots receiver Chad Johnson was released from a Florida jail Monday after serving seven days of his 30-day sentence. Johnson, as part of a court appearance requested by his lawyer to appeal his sentence, apologized to Judge Kathleen McHugh for jokingly patting his attorney on the rear end during his previous court date — [...]

Source: It Is What It Is | 18 Jun 2013 | 2:43 am

Patriots sign FA running back George Winn

17 Jun 2013 | 9:14 pm

The Patriots signed free agent running back George Winn on Monday. The 5-foot-10 1/2, 218-pounder out of the University of Cincinnati was a signee of the Texans right after the draft, but was waived last month. The 22-year-old Winn had little success over the first three years of his collegiate career, but really busted out [...]

Source: It Is What It Is | 17 Jun 2013 | 9:14 pm

Monday’s Morning Mashup: Chad Johnson gets visit from Terrell Owens in prison

17 Jun 2013 | 11:53 am

Welcome to Monday’s Morning Mashup. For the latest news, start at our WEEI.com home page or click here for the top stories from our news wire. MONDAY’S BROADCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Stanley Cup finals: Blackhawks at Bruins, 8 p.m. (NBCSN) MLB: Cubs at Cardinals, 7 p.m. (ESPN) College baseball: World Series, Louisville vs. Oregon State, 3 p.m. [...]

Source: LEEInks | 17 Jun 2013 | 11:53 am

Putin spokesman says President didn’t steal Robert Kraft’s SB ring

17 Jun 2013 | 12:51 am

Because there’s no shortage of odd stories during the most fallow period on the NFL calendar, we introduce the latest chapter in the story of the Patriots’ (allegedly) purloined Super Bowl ring. To recap: New England owner Robert Kraft told a story late last week — one that has been recounted on several occasions — [...]

Source: It Is What It Is | 17 Jun 2013 | 12:51 am

Robert Kraft on Tim Tebow: ‘He’s the real deal’

15 Jun 2013 | 12:00 pm

A day after receiving Carnegie Hall’s sixth Medal of Excellence for outstanding philanthropic leadership, Patriots owner Robert Kraft was a guest on CNBC’s “Summer on the Street” program Friday afternoon in New York. Kraft touched on a number of topics in the interview, including the recent signing of quarterback Tim Tebow and the business of [...]

Source: It Is What It Is | 15 Jun 2013 | 12:00 pm

Report: Gronk back surgery to take place Tuesday

15 Jun 2013 | 2:34 am

It was already known Rob Gronkowski was going to undergo back surgery this offseason — the only question was where and when. Now, we know: the Patriots tight end is set to undergo surgery on his back next Tuesday in Los Angeles, according to ESPN. Gronkowski, who has already had four surgeries on his forearm [...]

Source: It Is What It Is | 15 Jun 2013 | 2:34 am

Friday’s Morning Mashup: Heat fans injured in restaurant deck collapse

14 Jun 2013 | 12:00 pm

Welcome to Friday’s Morning Mashup. For the latest news, start at our WEEI.com home page or click here for the top stories from our news wire. FRIDAY’S BROADCAST HIGHLIGHTS: MLB: Red Sox at Orioles, 7:05 p.m. (NESN; WEEI-FM) MLB: Giants at Braves, 7:30 p.m. (MLB Network) Golf: U.S. Open, 8:30 a.m. (ESPN), 3 p.m. (NBC), [...]

Source: LEEInks | 14 Jun 2013 | 12:00 pm

Broncos taking a page from Patriots and going uptempo in 2013?

14 Jun 2013 | 11:45 am

On Thursday, Mike Klis of the Denver Post had an interesting look at the Broncos flirting with the idea of playing faster football in 2013, and the story has numerous references to the Patriots and what they’ve been able to accomplish from a no-huddle perspective over the last few seasons. Klis — who notes that [...]

Source: It Is What It Is | 14 Jun 2013 | 11:45 am

Broncos release running back Willis McGahee

13 Jun 2013 | 5:51 pm

This spring, Willis McGahee decided to skip the Broncos’ OTAs. Now, he’s out of a job. The Broncos released the 31-year-old running back Thursday, two days after he did show up to the team’s camp, according to multiple reports. McGahee was set to make $2.5 million this season after missing the last two months last [...]

Source: LEEInks | 13 Jun 2013 | 5:51 pm

Islanders deal captain Mark Streit to Flyers for minor leaguer, draft pick

13 Jun 2013 | 3:55 pm

Less than a month away from free agency, defenseman Mark Streit may already have a new home. The Islanders traded their captain and highest-scoring blueliner to the Flyers on Wednesday, getting minor league forward Shane Harper and a 2014 fourth-round draft pick in return. Streit is set to become an unrestricted free agent July 5 and [...]

Source: LEEInks | 13 Jun 2013 | 3:55 pm