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Originally the Boston Americans, founded in 1901, the Red Sox won the first World Series in 1903. Playing its games from 1912 to the present at tiny and quirky Fenway Park, with its 37-foot high wall in left field called "The Green Monster" and other unique features, the Red Sox are woven deeply into the fabric of New England, the capital of a fandom referred to as "Red Sox Nation," because of its widespread reach. From 1978-2003, the Red Sox's decades-long inability to win the World Series -- often at the hands of the New York Yankees, often in improbable and heartbreaking ways -- became the primary identity of the franchise, summed up as "The Curse of the Bambino," a reference to the sale...
Originally the Boston Americans, founded in 1901, the Red Sox won the first World Series in 1903. Playing its games from 1912 to the present at tiny and quirky Fenway Park, with its 37-foot high wall in left field called "The Green Monster" and other unique features, the Red Sox are woven deeply into the fabric of New England, the capital of a fandom referred to as "Red Sox Nation," because of its widespread reach. From 1978-2003, the Red Sox's decades-long inability to win the World Series -- often at the hands of the New York Yankees, often in improbable and heartbreaking ways -- became the primary identity of the franchise, summed up as "The Curse of the Bambino," a reference to the sale of Babe Ruth to the New York club. But the fortunes of the franchise changed in stunning fashion in 2004. Again facing the Yankees in the ALCS, the Red Sox lost the first three games, losing Game 3 at Fenway 19-8. But in the ninth inning of Game 4, Dave Roberts stole second base off closer Mariano Rivera, then scored the tying run. David Ortiz got the first of two straight walk-off hits in the 12th inning with a two-run homer. He repeated the feat later that same day in Game 5 with a single in the 14th inning. In Game 6, Curt Schilling pitched with a sutured right ankle, blood oozing through his sock, but earned the victory, forcing a Game 7 that the Red Sox won easily. It was the first time in baseball history a team won a series after trailing 0-3. The Red Sox then swept St. Louis in the World Series, its first title in 86 years. The Red Sox would win again in 2007, recovering from a 3-1 deficit to Cleveland in the ALCS, then sweeping Colorado for the title.
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South Windsor Challenger Day at Fenway
For some, just attending a Red Sox game alone would be unforgettable, but for one South Windsor Little League team a whole entire day spent at Fenway Park became a remarkable dream come true. CVS Caremark put together the All Kids Can Baseball Camp at...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Baseball, Fenway Park, Chicago White Sox, Lotteries
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Daytrippers: Touring Fenway Park
FOX CTOn Yawkey Way in Boston, the pitch is simple: Come to Fenway Park and see baseball history. Babe Ruth played here. (Just ask a Red Sox fan about “The Curse of the Bambino.”) So did Ted Williams and Jimmie Foxx, Smoky Joe Wood, Johnny Pesky,...Tags: New York, Fenway Park, Athletes, Green Monster, Human Interest
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Recap: Indians 5, Mariners 4
ReutersSportsDirect Inc. Recap: Indians 5, Mariners 4 Indians 5, Mariners 4: Mark Reynolds drove in three runs - including a walk-off fielder's choice grounder - as host Cleveland won in its final at-bat for the second straight game. Closer Chris Perez (2-0)...Tags: Jason Kipnis, Oliver Perez, Justin Smoak, Baseball, Nick Swisher
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Indians 5, Mariners 4
ReutersIndians 5, Mariners 4: Mark Reynolds drove in three runs â including a walk-off fielder's choice grounder â as host Cleveland won in its final at-bat for the second straight game. Closer Chris Perez (2-0) allowed Seattle to tie the game in the top...Tags: Oliver Perez, Jason Kipnis, Justin Smoak, Baseball, Nick Swisher
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Jacoby Ellsbury struggling
Boston HeraldAll along, the assumption was that the anticipation of free agency after this season would inspire Jacoby Ellsbury to once again reach MVP-caliber heights. But take it from two of Ellsbury's Red Sox teammates: It isn't so simple. A year ago, Shane...Tags: Koji Uehara, Baseball, Dustin Pedroia, Minnesota Twins, Baseball Statistics
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Dustin Pedroia drives Red Sox past Twins
Boston HeraldFor the past eight years, Jonny Gomes has watched Dustin Pedroia, first as a division rival and now as a teammate. And the more Gomes thinks about it, the more he realizes that he never has seen the Red Sox' best player have a bad game. "No, I haven't,"...Tags: Koji Uehara, Baseball, Dustin Pedroia, Minnesota Twins, Josh Roenicke
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Concussion symptoms still dogging Ross
Boston HeraldThe Red Sox have had their share of injuries this season, but one body part in particular is getting more than its fair share of hurt. The head. David Ross is the second Red Sox player this season to go on the disabled list with a concussion. And,...Tags: David Ross, John Farrell, Minnesota Twins, Fenway Park, Sports
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Boston Red Sox - PlayerWatch
ReutersRHP Ryan Dempster had his worst start of the season against the Blue Jays on May 12, giving up seven hits, six runs and three home runs. In 26.0 innings pitched against the Twins, Dempster is 2-2 with a .450 ERA, including 23 strikeouts. On May 7 in...Tags: Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Ryan Dempster, Baseball, Dustin Pedroia, Minnesota Twins
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Minnesota Twins - PlayerWatch
ReutersSS Pedro Florimon (1-for-3) hit his second home run of the season with a two-run shot to right field off Clay Buchholz to put the Twins up 2-1 in the third inning. Buchholz had not allowed a homer to a Twin in his previous six starts (35.2 innings). It...Tags: Clay Buchholz, Ron Gardenhire, Baseball, Darin Mastroianni, Minnesota Twins
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Tampa Bay Rays - PlayerWatch
ReutersRHP Austin Hubbard was promoted Friday from Class-A Advanced affiliate Charlotte to the Triple-A Durham Bulls. Hubbard pitches out of the bullpen and was 1-0 with a 3.00 over 18 innings for Charlotte. RHP Fernando Rodney said he was available to pitch in...Tags: Luke Scott, Tampa Bay Rays, Baseball, Will Middlebrooks, Durham Bulls
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Preview: Red Sox at Twins
ReutersThe bounces that werenât going the Boston Red Soxâs way during a rough stretch have started to turn in their favor over the last few games. The Red Sox will be looking to run their winning streak to four when they continue a three-game series at the...Tags: Ryan Dempster, Baseball, Darin Mastroianni, Minnesota Twins, Fox Sports (tv network)
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Boston Red Sox - TeamReport
ReutersMLB Team Report - Boston Red Sox - INSIDE PITCH Even after embattled reliever Daniel Bard's meltdown Wednesday night at Double-A Portland, manager John Farrell said the Red Sox are not yet considering sending him to extended spring training or...Tags: Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jon Lester, Baseball, Andrew Bailey, Baseball Statistics
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