

Pedro enjoying the life of a Hall of Famer
FORT MYERS, Fla. – What has life been like for Pedro Martinez since he became one of baseball’s newest Hall of Famers in January? “Busy,”...


If the snowshoe fits
Let’s get this straight: I hate winter. There is nothing to like about this God-forsaken season. There are no mitigating factors that...


Schilling takes on cybertrolls
You don’t like him because he’s opinionated. Or because of his politics. Or because of his business acumen. Or because he pitched against...


Eruzione recalls 'Miracle' 35 years later
WINTHROP — Very rarely does life offer anyone a chance to be a part of something monumental that brings so much joy to so many people....


Will Red Sox prospects make big impact in 2015?
By Maureen Mullen/Special for USA TODAY Sports BOSTON - At this point a year ago, the Boston Red Sox were heading into spring training...


Rebuilt outfield gives Red Sox lots of options, questions
To say that the Red Sox outfielders underperformed last season would be a kind understatement. A more apt description would be abysmal....


What can the Red Sox expect from their bullpen?
By Maureen Mullen Trying to put together a solid, reliable bullpen from one season to another, for any team, remains one of the most...


Cora, Puerto Rico league manager, impressed by Red Sox' Castillo
By Maureen Mullen The Red Sox currently have seven outfielders listed on their roster, and that number doesn’t even include Mookie Betts...


Red Sox have pitching, but is it any good?
By Maureen Mullen After trading away four-fifths of their starting rotation in a matter of days back in July, the Red Sox rebuilt their...


Tarmey won't let 'sudden death' stop him
By Maureen Mullen Item Sports Editor Mark Tarmey went back to work last week. As simple and mundane as that statement may be, on July 13...