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  1. Red Sox Manager John Farrell with Salk and Holley

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    Wed, 19 Jun 2013

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    We check in with Red Sox skipper John Farrell for our weekly Sox update and get the latest on the injury to Clay Buchholz, and a whole lot more.

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    you know what what Felix was known retired 717 straight there's a leadoff hitter who's left hander. Knowing that Loney is playing probably get a pinch hit -- three spot so you can make the argument
  2. Red Sox minor league roundup: Time for Garin Cecchini to head to Portland; breaking down Matt Barnes’ struggles; Jackie Bradley Jr. ends slump with a bang

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    Wed, 19 Jun 2013

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    … inning, having to strand nine runners, including working out of a bases-loaded jam in the third after walking the leadoff hitter , allowing a single, and hitting a batter. Command been a real issue for Haeger, who has walked 36 in 52 1/3 innings …

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Audio & Video

  1. John Farrell: Clay Buchholz is not 'fragile'

    Audio

    06/19/2013

    We check in with Red Sox skipper John Farrell for our weekly Sox update and get the latest on the injury to Clay Buchholz, and a whole lot more.

  2. Redsox/Yankees Rubber Match Preview with Butch Stearns

    Audio

    06/02/2013

    Butch Stearns discusses the Redsox/Yankees prime time game tonight. The Redsox sure pounded the runs in last night, can they do it again with Buchholz and Kuroda on the mound we are sure to have a graet game.

  3. Will the real Jacoby Ellsbury please stand up?

    Audio

    05/23/2013

    MVP candidate? Or JAG? In a contract year Ellsbury hasn't been what we perceive to be his normal self... but what exactly is the 'regular' Jacoby? We discuss.

  4. John Farrell: Victorino should be back in our lineup soon

    Audio

    05/22/2013

    We check in with Red Sox Manager John Farrell live from Chicago and get his take on a good week for the Sox, a tough series since then in Chicago, and other team related notes.

  5. Around the AL East in 20 minutes

    Audio

    03/29/2013

    Mut and Merloni talk to Michael Kay, Marc Topkin, Buck Martinez, and Dan Connolly to preview the AL East.

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Columns

  1. Waiting for Jacoby: Red Sox looking for renewed impact from leadoff hitter

    Columns

    05/15/2013

    … appearances More recently, the leadoff hitter has made infrequent impact on ..... re not pitching him like the leadoff hitter that he was a couple of years ..... or 2009 version of the dynamic leadoff hitter , rather than the 2012 edition …

  2. The Red Sox' reality: The lineup's problems, and potential solutions

    Columns

    05/13/2013

    … Francona's '09 lineup adjustment, he turned to Dustin Pedroia , Julio Lugo and J.D. Drew to fill the role of leadoff hitter . None were truly built for the job at the time (combining for a .291 OBP in the lineup's top spot), but filled …

  3. There's a Will: Gut check for Middlebrooks as he plays through pain

    Columns

    05/11/2013

    The tell came on Thursday night. More Red Sox Closing Time: Red Sox release the hounds in blowout victory over Rays Daniel Bard’s control issues deepen in five-walk yield for Portland Waiting for Jacoby: Red Sox looking for renewed impact from leadoff hitter Red Sox all in on Junichi Tazawa after ...

  4. Managing to win: The early imprint of John Farrell on the Red Sox

    Columns

    04/14/2013

    … that he has outlined to the point of jeopardizing a victory. When Hanrahan could not find the strike zone against leadoff hitter Evan Longoria in a 1-1 ninth-inning tie, an immediate call was placed to the bullpen to encourage Koji Uehara …

  5. Red Sox now face dilemma with Jackie Bradley Jr.

    Columns

    04/12/2013

    … and wins as it continues its season-opening AL East round robin. The decision to pinch-hit for Bradley as the leadoff hitter in the bottom of the seventh inning on Thursday night underscored the team's dilemma. Manager John Farrell elected …

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Blogs

  1. Red Sox outlast rain, Rays in Game 1 rout

    Blog

    06/18/2013

    … yield 70 steals on the season — more or less replicating his production of his first two seasons as an everyday leadoff hitter for the Sox (combined .291/.346/.405 with an average of 60 steals in 2008-09). The two collaborated on …

  2. Closing Time: It’s raining RBIs for David Ortiz as Red Sox rout Rays in Game 1

    Blog

    06/18/2013

    … yield 70 steals on the season — more or less replicating his production of his first two seasons as an everyday leadoff hitter for the Sox (combined .291/.346/.405 with an average of 60 steals in 2008-09). The two collaborated on …

  3. Ellsbury optimstic will avoid disabled list

    Blog

    06/06/2013

    … in Philadelphia. While he remained in the game (due to the absence of any outfielders on the Sox’ bench), the leadoff hitter immediately knew the injury was going to be an issue. “We knew right then and there it was a problem,” Ellsbury …

  4. Jacoby Ellsbury expecting he will avoid disabled list

    Blog

    06/06/2013

    … in Philadelphia. While he remained in the game (due to the absence of any outfielders on the Sox’ bench), the leadoff hitter immediately knew the injury was going to be an issue. “We knew right then and there it was a problem,” Ellsbury …

  5. Closing Time: Felix Doubront dominates, Red Sox offense erupts in blowout win over Yankees

    Blog

    06/01/2013

    … had been 2-for-11 on the roadtrip and went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts and a double play grounder as the leadoff hitter (in place of Jacoby Ellsbury ) on Friday, rebounded to go 4-for-6 with three singles and an eighth-inning three …

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Audio On Demand

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Pete Prisco Tim Tebow cant play

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It Is What It Is Cast, Jeff Howe

On this episode of the It Is What It Is Cast, Chris Price talks with the Boston Herald's Jeff P Howe about the Patriots offseason, Rob Gronkowski's back surgery, Danny Amendola replacing Wes Welker, and how this seasons team will stack up against last seasons.

It Is What Is Cast: Injury Expert Will Carroll

In the latest edition of the It Is What It Is Cast, Chris Price talks with Will Carroll. Injury expert and lead writer for Sports Medicine, Bleacher Report. They talk about the injury to Rob Gronkowski and what his back surgery could mean for his season.

Jeff Van Gundy on Doc and…

Jeff Van Gundy on Doc and the Celtics

Jeff joined the show to discuss the rumors of Doc heading to the Clippers. Jeff said that he will not discuss his future but that his brother would be a great candidate anywhere.

Stephen A. Smith on Doc to the Clippers

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"Celtics Summer Cooler" With Sean Grande and Cedric Maxwell - Hour 2

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Red Sox Manager John Farr…

Red Sox Manager John Farrell with Salk and Holley

We check in with Red Sox skipper John Farrell for our weekly Sox update and get the latest on the injury to Clay Buchholz, and a whole lot more.

John Farrell postgame press conference

John Farrell postgame press conference

Jonny Gomes postgame with Joe & Dave after the second Rays game

Joe & Dave talked to the Sox outfielder, who pounded the ball out of the park to win the second game of the doubleheader against the Rays.

Shawn Thornton on D&C: St…

Shawn Thornton on D&C: Still anybody's series

The Bruins have looked quite good taking a 2-1 lead on the Blackhawks, but Shawn Thornton says the team is not getting ahead of itself. Thornton also talks about what makes Patrice Bergeron such a great player and teammate. He also squeezes in a few shots at his friend Keegan Bradley.

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Tony Amonte, CSNNE: on Hossa injury

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Shawn Thornton on D&C: St…

Shawn Thornton on D&C: Still anybody's series

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SI's Michael McCann breaks down the Aaron Hernandez situation

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LB talks Bruins Blackhawk…

LB talks Bruins Blackhawks in studio

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Mut and Merloni respond to the Boston Herald

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Buster Olney, ESPN, on the struggles of Andrew Bailey

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We check in with Jack Edwards live on location for an hour of Stanley Cup preview. Jack warns us all not to get overconfident, the Bruins haven't won anything yet.

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Bernie Carbo

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Daily Planet, Friday May 31st

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Salk and Holley's Answer …

Salk and Holley's Answer the Question - 06/19/13

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Salk and Holley's Answer the Question - 06/17/13

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The new way we end the show. You ask, we answer.

Stephen A. Smith on Doc t…

Stephen A. Smith on Doc to the Clippers

Stephen A. joined the show to discuss the status of trade negotiations between the Clippers and the Celtics. Stephen said that it is a 50-50 proposition that Doc ends up in Los Angeles.

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