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.
Yankees closer Rivera feels no pain after playing catch, could pitch off bullpen mound FridaySeptember 3rd, 2009 Yankees' Rivera feels OK, no date for next gameTORONTO — Injured New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera said his sore left groin felt fine after a light workout Thursday, and he hopes to soon pitch off a bullpen mound. Rivera threw in the outfield before a night game against Toronto.
Red Sox knuckleballer Wakefield expects to get cortisone shot Monday for balky backAugust 30th, 2009 Wakefield expects to get cortisone shot MondayBOSTON — Boston Red Sox right-hander Tim Wakefield expects to get a cortisone shot Monday after his next scheduled start was scratched because his balky back acted up again. The 43-year-old knuckleballer spent 5½ weeks on the disabled list with back problems after the All-Star break.
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.
Pedro Martinez throws long toss, takes first step toward return to big leagues with PhilliesJuly 21st, 2009 Pedro getting closer to return to majorsCLEARWATER, Fla. — Pedro Martinez is moving closer to getting back on the mound.
Pedro Martinez throws simulated game, taking another step toward major league returnJuly 21st, 2009 Pedro Martinez throws simulated gameCLEARWATER, Fla. — Pedro Martinez has taken a "really big step" forward after throwing 64 pitches over four innings in a simulated game.
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.
Ortiz and Wakefield lead Red Sox to 8-2 victory over MarlinsJune 17th, 2009 Ortiz, Wakefield lead Red Sox past MarlinsBOSTON — David Ortiz homered to start a six-run inning, then added a two-run single to finish it on Tuesday night and the Boston Red Sox beat the Florida Marlins 8-2. Tim Wakefield (9-3) allowed two runs in six innings to improve to 6-0 at Fenway Park this season.
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.
Yankees LHP Andy Pettitte will start Wednesday against TexasJune 2nd, 2009 Pettitte says he will start WednesdayCLEVELAND — New York Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte says he will make his scheduled start against Texas on Wednesday after leaving his last outing with a stiff back. Pettitte first appeared to strain his back in the fourth inning Friday against the Cleveland Indians, but remained in the game.
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