Extra Bases (Free subscription) | 4 hours ago
Josh Beckett has not pitched since his 2 1/3-inning implosion in Toronto on Aug. 17, and Tony Mazz writes this might be a good thing. Beckett's hiatus will end tonight with a closely monitored start against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, during which Beckett will throw between 55-60 pitches, per Mazz's column. (While I trust you all have read Mazz's first and highly anticipated Globe column this...
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 1 hour ago
The Boston Red Sox appear poised for another playoff trip, but it remains to be seen as to whether ace pitcher Josh Beckett will be able to showcase his customary outstanding postseason form.
Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 12 hours ago
at Rangers Ballpark, Arlington, Texas Tonight (8:05, NESN, WRKO 680): RHP Josh Beckett (11-9, 4.34 ERA) vs. RHP Kevin Millwood (9-7, 4.84).
SOX & Dawgs (Free subscription) | 12 hours ago
Friday, September 5th @ 8:05 PM Josh Beckett, RHP (11-9, 4.34) vs Kevin Millwood, RHP (9-7, 4.84) TV: NESN, MLB.tv Radio: Red Sox Radio Network, MLB Game Day Audio Saturday, September 6th @ 8:05 PM Tim Wakefield, RHP (8-9, 3.76) vs Matt Harrison, LHP (6-3, 5.73) TV: NESN, MLB.tv Radio: Red Sox Radio Network, MLB Game Day Audio Sunday, September 7th @ 3:05 [...]
ArmchairGM (Free subscription) | yesterday
1. How will Josh Beckett return from the DL? This is clearly the most pressing issue facing Boston right now. Beckett was and still is the ace of the pitching staff, despite the fact that he certainly has not pitched up to his standards in 2008. Perhaps it was all the BBQ and beer he consumed in
http://redsox.wordpress.com/feed (Free subscription) | yesterday
Reliever Chris Smith was called up yesterday for the 5th time this year, and Jonathan Van Every was sent back down to Pawtucket in time to start in the IL playoffs. Friday will be a big day for Boston, as they expect to get Josh Beckett, Mike Lowell and Sean Casey back. Let’s hope they are [...]
Covers.com (Free subscription) | 09/03/2008
BOSTON (AP) - Red Sox ace Josh Beckett is set to rejoin Boston's rotation on Friday night in Texas. Beckett, who hasn't pitched since Aug. 17 because of an inflamed right elbow, threw 58 pitches during a bullpen session before Tuesday's game agai...
atHome Top Story (Free subscription) | 09/03/2008
Boston Red Sox ace Josh Beckett is set to rejoin the team's rotation Friday against the Texas Rangers.
The Washington Times (Free subscription) | 09/03/2008
Red Sox ace Josh Beckett is set to rejoin Boston's rotation on Friday night in Texas.
Extra Bases (Free subscription) | 09/02/2008
Terry Francona said he is expecting starting pitcher Josh Beckett, who had a successful bullpen session this afternoon, to be on the mound Friday when the team takes on the Rangers in Texas. Beckett, who has inflammation in his right elbow and has not pitched since August 17, threw 58 pitches during today's session. Francona said everything went well. "He threw all his pitches, good intensity,'' the...
New England Sports Blog (Free subscription) | 09/02/2008
Posted by Nick Cafardo, Globe Staff : Josh Beckett played long-toss from 60 and then 120 feet and is now in the middle of a bullpen session. He appears to be throwing well, but we'll have more details later.Also, Kevin Youkilis was Boston's receipient of the Roberto Clemente award which is quite an honor for his off-the-field charitable efforts.
Extra Bases (Free subscription) | 09/02/2008
Josh Beckett played long-toss from 60 and then 120 feet and is now in the middle of a bullpen session. He appears to be throwing well, but we'll have more details later. Also, Kevin Youkilis was Boston's receipient of the Roberto Clemente award which is quite an honor for his off-the-field charitable efforts.
The House That Dewey Built (Free subscription) | 09/02/2008
I’m listening to our local sports radio station, WEEI 850 (God help me), and one of the panel members on the 2-6 pm show offered the following analysis of Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett (I’m paraphrasing): “…Beckett is their secret weapon down the stretch. Because, regardless of what he’s done in the regular season, you know [...]
http://redsox.wordpress.com/feed (Free subscription) | 09/02/2008
A great new article by Josh Kalk on how Josh Beckett has been in 2008. He looks at pitch movement and velocity in an attempt to figure out what might be the issue with the Red Sox ace this year. A must-read for those who want to get into PITCHf/x. [...]
Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 09/02/2008
(Whitney Curtis / Getty Images) Sarah Barracuda Is Ready, Willing, and Able to Take Josh Beckett's Turn in Texas on Friday BDD has learned that Republican vice-presidential candidate Alaska Governor former high school basketball star Miss Wasilla and Miss Alaska runner-up avid hunter gun-toting fisherwoman sportscaster mother of five hockey mom New York Times crossword puzzle queen and soon-to-be...
