Twins 3B Joe Crede to have 3rd surgery on balky back; season is overSeptember 20th, 2009 Twins 3B Joe Crede to have 3rd back surgeryMINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Twins third baseman Joe Crede plans to have another surgery on his injured back. Crede, out for the season, said the procedure by Dr.
Gavin Floyd's strong pitching sends White Sox to 5-1 victory over Red SoxSeptember 5th, 2009 Gavin Floyd pitches White Sox past Boston 5-1CHICAGO — Gavin Floyd retired his first 17 batters, gave up only three hits in eight innings and struck out a career-high 11 on Saturday to pitch the Chicago White Sox to a 5-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Floyd (11-9), who issued no walks, had a perfect game going before Nick Green lined a single to center with two outs in the sixth on a 1-1 pitch.
Red Sox knuckleballer Tim Wakefield throws off a bullpen mound and might start on SaturdaySeptember 3rd, 2009 Wakefield might pitch SaturdayST. PETERSBURG, Fla.
RHP Junichi Tazawa among 5 players added to Red Sox rosterSeptember 1st, 2009 Tazawa among 5 players joining Red SoxST. PETERSBURG, Fla.
Back trouble pushes back Wakefield's next start; Lester to open series against Tampa BayAugust 30th, 2009 Back trouble pushes back Wakefield's next startBOSTON — Tim Wakefield's balky back is acting up again, forcing the Boston Red Sox to scratch him from his next scheduled start. The 43-year-old knuckleballer, who spent 5½ weeks on the disabled list due to back problems after the All-Star break, pitched seven innings Wednesday, allowing one run and six hits in Boston's 3-2 win over the Chicago White Sox.
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.
OF Jason Bay out of the Boston lineup with hamstring injury, Drew back from groin injuryAugust 5th, 2009 OF Bay out of Boston lineup, Drew back inST. PETERSBURG, Fla.
Red Sox place All-Star knuckleballer Tim Wakefield on DL with strained backJuly 22nd, 2009 Red Sox knuckleballer Wakefield on DLARLINGTON, Texas — All-Star knuckleballer Tim Wakefield is headed to the disabled list because of a lower back problem. The Boston Red Sox recalled right-hander Clay Buchholz from Triple-A Pawtucket to start in Wakefield's place Wednesday night in the finale of a three-game series in Texas.
Pietersen doubtful for third Ashes TestJuly 20th, 2009 LONDON - The persistent problem on his Achilles tendon has made England batsman Kevin Pietersen doubtful for the third Ashes Test. The former England skipper will meet a doctor after the end of the second Test at Lord's here Monday for another injection into his problematic Achilles tendon, The Daily Telegraph reported.
That floating feeling: Boston knuckleballer Tim Wakefield, 42, enjoying first All-Star tripJuly 14th, 2009 ST. LOUIS — The moment Tim Wakefield realized what it meant to be at the All-Star game came well before he dressed alongside Derek Jeter or warmed up next to Roy Halladay. It happened in a hotel elevator, actually.
First-time All-Star Wakefield gets AL-leading 11th win, Red Sox beat Athletics 5-4July 9th, 2009 All-Star Wakefield gets AL-leading 11th winBOSTON — First-time All-Star Tim Wakefield earned his AL-leading 11th victory, and David Ortiz homered and drove in four runs to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Oakland Athletics 5-4 Wednesday night. Wakefield (11-3) left to a standing ovation in the seventh inning in his final scheduled start before the break.
First-time All-Star Tim Wakefield gets AL-leading 11th win as Red Sox beat Athletics 5-4July 9th, 2009 BOSTON — First-time All-Star Tim Wakefield earned his AL-leading 11th victory, and David Ortiz homered and drove in four runs to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Oakland Athletics 5-4 Wednesday night. Wakefield (11-3) left to a standing ovation in the seventh inning in his final scheduled start before the break.
Mets OF Gary Sheffield gets cortisone shot behind right knee, INF Argenis Reyes promotedJune 25th, 2009 Mets OF Sheffield given shot for pain in legNEW YORK — Gary Sheffield has been given a cortisone shot behind his right knee and is out of the depleted New York Mets' lineup for the third straight game. Sheffield was given the shot Wednesday before the game against St.
Wang struggles again, Wakefield helps Red Sox beat New York 6-5 to improve to 7-0 vs. YankeesJune 11th, 2009 Lucky 7s: Red Sox beat Yanks for 7th straight timeBOSTON — Mike Lowell homered off struggling Yankees starter Chien-Ming Wang, and Kevin Youkilis also connected to help the Red Sox win 6-5 on Wednesday night and improve to 7-0 against New York this year. The Red Sox have beaten the Yankees eight straight times dating to the last game of last season — their longest winning streak against their longtime rivals since 1912.
Jason Bay, Tim Wakefield lead Red Sox to 6-3 victory and 3-game sweep of TigersJune 4th, 2009 Bay, Wakefield lead Red Sox to sweep of TigersDETROIT — Jason Bay's bases-loaded double keyed a six-run third inning and the Boston Red Sox completed a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 6-3 victory Thursday. Tim Wakefield (7-3) got the win, giving up three runs and five hits in 6 2-3 innings.