Cardinals RHP Smoltz has shoulder tendinitis, will miss next start against FloridaSeptember 12th, 2009 Cardinals RHP Smoltz to miss next startST. LOUIS — Cardinals right-hander John Smoltz is being held out of his scheduled start Monday against the Florida Marlins because of shoulder tendinitis.
RHP Junichi Tazawa among 5 players added to Red Sox rosterSeptember 1st, 2009 Tazawa among 5 players joining Red SoxST. PETERSBURG, Fla.
Tim Wakefield to come off DL and pitch Wednesday for Boston in place of struggling PennyAugust 22nd, 2009 Wakefield set to pitch Wednesday in place of PennyBOSTON — Tim Wakefield will replace struggling Brad Penny in the Boston Red Sox rotation. Manager Terry Francona said Saturday the 43-year-old Wakefield, who made his first All-Star team this season, will start Wednesday night against the Chicago White Sox.
Red Sox cut ineffective right-hander Smoltz a day after latest tough outingAugust 8th, 2009 Red Sox cut ineffective SmoltzNEW YORK — John Smoltz may have thrown the last pitch of his storied career. The Boston Red Sox cut the struggling Smoltz on Friday, a day after the New York Yankees sent the 42-year-old righty to yet another early exit.
Red Sox recall SS Jed Lowrie from Triple-A Pawtucket to take Buchholz's roster spotJuly 18th, 2009 Red Sox recall SS Lowrie from Triple-ATORONTO — The Boston Red Sox have recalled shortstop Jed Lowrie from Triple-A Pawtucket. Lowrie was to start at shortstop Saturday and bat eighth in Boston's game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Boston 3B Lowell goes on 15-day DL with hip injury; Bailey recalled from PawtucketJune 30th, 2009 Red Sox 3B Lowell placed on 15-day disabled listBALTIMORE — Boston Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with a strained right hip. Lowell had fluid drained from his hip Monday in Boston, and received an injection designed to the surgically repaired joint.
Smoltz has rough 1st inning in Red Sox debut, settles down but takes loss in 9-3 Nationals winJune 26th, 2009 Rough Red Sox debut for Smoltz; Nationals win 9-3WASHINGTON — Whether it was nerves, rust or age — or a combination of the three — John Smoltz had a rough debut inning for the Boston Red Sox. The 42-year-old right-hander allowed four of the first five batters to score before settling down in his first major league game in more than a year.
Red Sox activate right-hander John Smoltz to start Thursday night against Washington NationalsJune 26th, 2009 Red Sox activate Smoltz for Thursday startWASHINGTON — The Boston Red Sox have activated right-hander John Smoltz from the 15-day disabled list to start Thursday night's interleague game against the Washington Nationals. Smoltz, signed by Boston as a free agent in January, has been recovering from right shoulder surgery and has not pitched since a one-inning relief outing on June 2, 2008, for Atlanta against Florida.
Red Sox put struggling RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka on disabled list with mild shoulder strainJune 21st, 2009 Struggling Matsuzaka placed on disabled listBOSTON — Struggling Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka went on the 15-day disabled list Sunday and could be sidelined much longer. "This is not going to be a two-week DL," manager Terry Francona said.
Red Sox will skip struggling pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka's next turn in rotationJune 20th, 2009 Struggling Dice-K to skip turn in rotationBOSTON — Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka will skip his next turn in the rotation with weakness in his right shoulder, and the Japanese phenom could be headed to the disabled list. Red Sox manager Terry Francona said the team had nothing official to announce.
Smoltz completes rehab stint by allowing 1 run in 4 innings, set to pitch next week for BostonJune 18th, 2009 John Smoltz goes 4 innings in final rehab startPAWTUCKET, R.I. — John Smoltz's long journey back is nearly over.
RHP John Smoltz set to pitch for Red Sox on June 25, adding depth to strong rotationJune 17th, 2009 Smoltz set for first start in more than a yearBOSTON — A strong rotation and even better bullpen have led the Red Sox to the top of the AL East. Now John Smoltz, the only pitcher in major league history with at least 200 wins and 150 saves, is set to join them.
John Smoltz awaiting decision on Red Sox debut or another rehabilitation startJune 14th, 2009 Smoltz ready, waiting for Red Sox debutPHILADELPHIA — Boston's John Smoltz is healthy enough to make his next scheduled start on Thursday. The Red Sox right-hander just doesn't know if it will be against the Florida Marlins or another rehabilitation assignment for Triple-A Pawtucket as he works his way back from shoulder surgery.
Red Sox veteran Smoltz goes 5 innings in latest rehab start in GreenvilleJune 1st, 2009 Smoltz records 6 Ks for DriveGREENVILLE, S.C. — John Smoltz sat with a big smile on his face after his longest rehab start of the year, convinced it wouldn't be long before the former Cy Young winner was his old, lights-out self.
Red Sox pitcher Smoltz goes 5 innings in latest rehab start in GreenvilleJune 1st, 2009 Smoltz records 6 Ks in rehab startGREENVILLE, S.C. — John Smoltz had his longest and strongest outing of the season Sunday, working five innings in a rehab start for the Greenville Drive.