Calling on his veteran's perspective, Billy Wagner said all the right things in his first day as a Red Sox. Asked what he feels his role will be over the final five weeks of the season, the 38-year old reliever answered, "Whatever...

John Smoltz had a brilliant debut with the St. Louis Cardinals, striking out a season-high nine -- including seven straight -- and holding San Diego to three hits over five scoreless innings in a 5-2 victory Sunday. Smoltz also had...

Tim Wakefield will come off the disabled list to take Brad Penny's next turn in the Boston rotation, leaving Penny's future uncertain for now. Penny was shelled Friday night by the Yankees, taking the loss in a 20-11 debacle at Fenway. P...

Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia returns to the lineup Thursday night after missing two games due to the birth of his son on Tuesday. He was in the hotel room Tuesday morning w...

Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia sat in the dugout at Fenway Park early Tuesday afternoon and looked at the red canvas covering the soon-to-be retired No. 14 on the right-field façade. He thought that maybe someday his No. 15 could...

BOSTON _ Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein sent Josh Beckett a text message once the organization was in the final stages of signing free-agent pitcher John Lackey to a five-year deal worth a reported $82.5 million. In the text, Epstein...

BOSTON _ Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein introduced a pair of players Wednesday at Fenway Park who he believes will help the club tremendously in 2010 and beyond. Along with manager Terry Francona, Epstein officially announced the signings of...

BOSTON _ The minute the Red Sox officially introduced pitcher John Lackey Wednesday at Fenway Park, Boston's starting rotation suddenly became one of the best in the league. The right-handed ace inked a five-year deal worth a reported $82.5...

Red Sox manager Terry Francona, left, and General Manager Theo Epstein, right, introduce outfielder Mike Cameron who signs to a two-year contract throught the 2011 season at Fenway Park in Boston. Providence Journal photo / John Freidah BOSTON _ The...

The Red Sox have scheduled a pair of press conferences Wednesday at Fenway Park to introduce their two newest additions, pitcher John Lackey and outfielder Mike Cameron. Cameron is to be introduced at an 11:30 a.m. press conference. The 36-year-old...