Josh Beckett

  1. Is Brandon Morrow the Best Right-Handed Starter in the AL East?

    Toronto Blue Jays ' Brandon Morrow has arguably been the team’s best starter despite being abused in his May 25 start against the Texas Rangers (0.2 innings and six earned runs)...

    Ramy Eljawhary Written by Ramy Eljawhary about 5 days ago 1,069 reads 2 comments

  2. Can Josh Beckett Stop His "Saberhagen Syndrome" with the Red Sox?

    Josh Beckett certainly pitched well enough to win Saturday, but a no-decision against the Rays kept his record at a ho-hum 4-4. Even after three straight strong starts, his ERA is still a less-than-impressive 4...

    Saul Wisnia Written by Saul Wisnia about 6 days ago 334 reads 0 comments

  3. Red Sox Trade Rumors: Why Josh Beckett Could Be a Weapon for an NL Contender

    With the furor over the infamous golf outing subsiding, the vociferous fan demands for the Red Sox to trade Josh Beckett have dulled to mere whispers...

    Douglas Sibor Written by Douglas Sibor about 8 days ago 877 reads 1 comments

  4. Red Sox Trade Rumors: Breaking Down the Latest Buzz from Beantown

    The latest trade talk in Boston surrounds mainly one man. That man is Kevin Youkilis , and trading the fan favorite looks like the only way for the Red Sox to salvage what has been a disappointing season thus far...

    Christopher Amick Written by Christopher Amick about 9 days ago 1,396 reads 2 comments

  5. Why Red Sox Need to Trade Josh Beckett Right Now

    Josh Beckett has had his second straight excellent start for the Red Sox with his victory over Philadelphia on Sunday. And despite all of the controversy, beer, chicken and golf games, he has thrown several very good games this season...

    Paul Francis Sullivan Written by Paul Francis Sullivan about 13 days ago 920 reads 61 comments

  6. Boston Red Sox: Pitchers Appear to Be Getting in the Right Mindset, Finally

    The Boston Red Sox have managed to string together five wins in a row. Over the course of the last several games, the team has only allowed eight runs, while scoring 34 of their ...

    Christopher Benvie Written by Christopher Benvie about 18 days ago 218 reads 0 comments

  7. 2012 Boston Red Sox: Why They Will Contend in Tough AL East Division

    Although the Boston Red Sox have won their last four games, they currently sit in last place in the AL East with a 16-19 record. Many pundits have counted them out for the season and expect they’ll finish around ...

    Stephen Sikora Written by Stephen Sikora about 18 days ago 188 reads 0 comments

  8. Josh Beckett: Red Sox Won't Right the Ship Until Pitcher Is on His Game

    It wouldn't be a stretch to call the Boston Red Sox baseball's most disappointing team so far this season, and perhaps the biggest reason for that has been the play of No. 2 starting pitcher Josh Beckett ...

    Mike Chiari Written by Mike Chiari about 18 days ago 271 reads 0 comments

  9. Minnesota Twins Need to Trade for Red Sox Ace Josh Beckett

    It is mid-May, but the Minnesota Twins season is on the brink of catastrophe once again. They barely have their 10 wins, the lowest win total in the majors...

    Joshua Moeschl Written by Joshua Moeschl about 18 days ago 1,014 reads 10 comments

  10. Jose Valverde and the Most Annoying Players in MLB

    Some say sports has a soap-opera characteristic to it these days. But then again, colorful characters have always been around. Babe Ruth ate too much and tried to sing. I could just hear Skip Bayless and Stephen A...

    Rob Greissinger Written by Rob Greissinger about 20 days ago 215 reads 1 comments

  11. 20 People in Sports You Should Not Ask to Prom

    The hot, new trend spreading across America is random high school kids asking celebrities to go to their prom...

    Cheyenne Hollis Written by Cheyenne Hollis about 20 days ago 934 reads 1 comments

  12. Josh Beckett and the Boston Red Sox Need to Split for Good of Team

    Like most of Red Sox nation, I am angry with Josh Beckett for many reason: the golfing; the unavailability out of the bullpen in the 17-inning marathon against the Baltimore ...

    Christopher Covey Written by Christopher Covey about 21 days ago 643 reads 10 comments

  13. We Need to Accept Josh Beckett for Who He Is

    This column is painful to write, but I need to vent about this so I don't go insane watching the Red Sox this year. Josh Beckett probably isn't going anywhere, so we should accept him for who he is...

    Erik Manzelli Written by Erik Manzelli about 22 days ago 187 reads 2 comments

  14. Josh Beckett and the 10 Most Selfish Players in Baseball

    Five years ago, Josh Beckett could do no wrong in Boston. Red Sox fans loved him. That's what happens when you win 20 games throughout the course of the season and then dominate in the postseason...

    Zachary D. Rymer Written by Zachary D. Rymer about 22 days ago 6,820 reads 23 comments

  15. Bobby Valentine Wimps out on Criticizing Josh Beckett

    You remember Bobby Valentine, don't you? He was the brash, outspoken manager hired by the Boston Red Sox to replace Terry Francona, who won two World Series but apparently had lost the clubhouse...

    Peter Alfano Written by Peter Alfano about 22 days ago 934 reads 23 comments

  16. Josh Beckett: Red Sox Pitcher Slowly Melting Down into Beautiful Mess

    The slow and awful meltdown of Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett is so beautiful and poignant, I can't look away. It's even better if you watch with a bucket of chicken and a six pack of beer...

    Gabe Zaldivar Written by Gabe Zaldivar about 22 days ago 526 reads 2 comments

  17. Josh Beckett: Embarrassing Antics Leave Red Sox with No Choice but to Trade Star

    Josh Beckett's unprofessionalism and sense of entitlement is the primary reason why Boston's most beloved sports franchise, the Red Sox, are now the most unlikable team in a city that they have dominated for decades...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 22 days ago 1,326 reads 8 comments

  18. Josh Beckett and Top 10 MLB Stars Currently on Fans' Most Hated List

    As the 2012 MLB season marches on midway through its second month, many fans are getting increasingly frustrated over the performance—and in some cases actions—of their favorite players...

    Doug Mead Written by Doug Mead about 22 days ago 990 reads 4 comments

  19. Josh Beckett: Boston Red Sox SP Runs Away with AL Worst of the Night Award

    All Josh Beckett had to do on Thursday night was give the Boston Red Sox a quality start against the Cleveland Indians ...

    Zachary D. Rymer Written by Zachary D. Rymer about 22 days ago 384 reads 1 comments

  20. MLB: Josh Beckett Might Be a Fool, but He's Entitled to Be One

    There's no question that Josh Beckett has worn out his welcome in Boston. After another listless performance Thursday night against the Cleveland Indians, where he got tattooed for seven earned runs and seven hits in 2...

    Rick Weiner Written by Rick Weiner about 22 days ago 276 reads 0 comments

  21. Josh Beckett: Why Boston Red Sox Hurler Can Still Be an Ace

    Josh Beckett has struggled since last September and has looked as brilliant at times, but his demeanor is what really upsets Boston Red Sox fans all over the world...

    Brian Roach Written by Brian Roach about 22 days ago 454 reads 4 comments

  22. Josh Beckett: Why Red Sox Must Trade Struggling Pitcher to Turn Things Around

    There are certainly a lot of issues that have contributed to the Boston Red Sox 's embarrassing 12-19 start this season, but the biggest may be starting pitching...

    Mike Chiari Written by Mike Chiari about 22 days ago 2,037 reads 17 comments

  23. Red Sox Pitcher Josh Beckett Can't Pitch but Can Golf: No Surprise Here

    After last September’s epic Red Sox collapse amid reports of players not caring, you’d think Josh Beckett , of all people, would be toeing the line and watching his P’s and Q’s this year...

    Brian Kinel Written by Brian Kinel about 22 days ago 379 reads 4 comments

  24. Boston Red Sox: Josh Beckett's Failures Mean the Sox Must Overpay for Roy Oswalt

    Josh Beckett is obviously on the back nine of his time with the Boston Red Sox . One way or another, he is going to be out of Boston by the time the trade deadline rolls around...

    Christopher Benvie Written by Christopher Benvie about 22 days ago 1,423 reads 6 comments

  25. Boston Red Sox: Is It Time to Trade Josh Beckett?

    All it took was 2 1/3 innings to have savior-turned-hated-son Josh Beckett to get chased from his start against the Cleavland Indians at Fenway Park. Like any great pitcher, Beckett has had his off-nights...

    Jeff Kayer Written by Jeff Kayer about 23 days ago 1,365 reads 4 comments