1. Why Red Sox Fans Should Ignore David Ortiz Steroid Rumors

    "It's like when you're winning really big at Monopoly and people think you're stealing from the bank." This was my 8-year-old daughter's response when I asked her for an example of when someone doing well might be unfairly accused of cheating...

    Saul Wisnia Written by Saul Wisnia about 12 days ago 744 reads 12 comments

  2. How David Ortiz Is Acting More Like Red Sox Great Ted Williams Than Ever

    David Ortiz has authored some of the greatest hits in Red Sox history and holds the team's single-season home run record of 54...

    Saul Wisnia Written by Saul Wisnia about 26 days ago 2,186 reads 11 comments

  3. Red Sox in 6: Pride, Pitching and Breaking Another Curse

    A week after ending the longest sellout streak in baseball, the Red Sox helped fill their fans' hearts with pride after one of Boston's darkest days. Then they continued their own shocking revival...

    Saul Wisnia Written by Saul Wisnia about 29 days ago 472 reads 1 comments

  4. For Boston Marathon Lifers, Red Sox Take Temporary Back Seat

    Tuesday night, I actually forgot the Boston Red Sox had a ballgame. It was completely out of character, but also completely understandable...

    Saul Wisnia Written by Saul Wisnia about 1 month ago 189 reads 0 comments

  5. Fenway Park Opener for Red Sox: What a Difference Seven Months Makes

    From the moment one turned off Brookline Avenue and onto Yawkey Way on Monday afternoon, the change was apparent...

    Saul Wisnia Written by Saul Wisnia about 1 month ago 271 reads 0 comments

  6. What Must New Red Sox Do to Make Chemistry Worth It?

    Much has been made about the concerted effort by the Red Sox to go for character over sex appeal in reconstructing their roster...

    Saul Wisnia Written by Saul Wisnia about 1 month ago 178 reads 0 comments

  7. Boston Red Sox Memories: Don't Forget Sunday's B-Day Boy, Bruce Hurst

    Everybody else is talking about the wonderful Jackie Bradley, Jr. (four RBI Sunday, now batting .423) and his chances of making Boston's Opening Day roster, so I thought I'd step ...

    Saul Wisnia Written by Saul Wisnia about 1 month ago 272 reads 0 comments

  8. Is Roger Clemens a Hall of Famer? Try the Tom Seaver Test and Find out

    Since the list of Hall of Fame nominees was announced last week, I've been pondering whether first-time candidate Roger Clemens would earn my vote (if I had one to give)...

    Saul Wisnia Written by Saul Wisnia about 6 months ago 150 reads 0 comments

  9. Can Miguel Cabrera Win the Triple Crown and Not the MVP? Ted Williams Did Twice

    With the AL MVP Award announcement coming later today, talk has heated up about whether Miguel Cabrera or Mike Trout should take home the hardware...

    Saul Wisnia Written by Saul Wisnia about 6 months ago 4,243 reads 102 comments

  10. Could Jason Varitek Catch on as Red Sox Coach Under John Farrell?

    The rumors are already circulating on Red Sox.com and elsewhere that Torey Lovullo will be joining new Red Sox manager John Farrell’s staff as bench coach...

    Saul Wisnia Written by Saul Wisnia about 7 months ago 5,274 reads 9 comments

  11. Will Broken Ankle Cost Derek Jeter Chance to Beat Pete Rose's Hits Record?

    As replays showed Derek Jeter 's ankle turning grotesquely as he dove to stop a ground ball in the 12th inning of last night's ALCS opener, sports fans of a certain era immediately ...

    Saul Wisnia Written by Saul Wisnia about 7 months ago 7,246 reads 64 comments

  12. Voting for All-Fenway Red Sox Team: Did the Fans Get It Right?

    Red Sox fans have long been considered among the most knowledgeable in baseball, but could they be trusted to choose the best players to ever don a home uniform in the first 100 ...

    Saul Wisnia Written by Saul Wisnia about 8 months ago 5,482 reads 16 comments

  13. Oil Can Boyd Opens Up About 1986, Bobby V., and How He Really Got His Nickname

    It’s been 20 years since Dennis “Oil Can” Boyd pitched in the big leagues, but he can still bring some heat when it comes to conversation. I met up with Boyd for a book signing at New England Mobile Book Fair in Newton, Mass...

    Saul Wisnia Written by Saul Wisnia about 8 months ago 1,310 reads 2 comments

  14. Bobby Valentine Channels Grady Little: Red Sox Death Watch Continues

    This morning I went out to grab my morning paper—yes, I still get one—and noticed a pack of turkeys striding across my neighbor's lawn. I almost felt compelled to go over and give them directions to Fenway Park...

    Saul Wisnia Written by Saul Wisnia about 8 months ago 1,069 reads 0 comments

  15. One Red Sox Fan's Incredible (and Telling) Bobby Valentine Encounter

    As the crazy saga of Bobby Valentine’s managerial meltdown in Boston continues, I thought I'd add another tale to the mix, courtesy of my friend and sometimes Fenway Park seatmate Nancy...

    Saul Wisnia Written by Saul Wisnia about 9 months ago 1,552 reads 11 comments

  16. Mike Trout May Be the MVP, but He Shouldn't Be Rookie of the Year

    After watching him help the Angels sweep the Red Sox earlier this week, and based on his entire body of work this season, it's clear that Mike Trout is one of the most exciting young players in the majors...

    Saul Wisnia Written by Saul Wisnia about 9 months ago 4,459 reads 45 comments

  17. Sweet Caroline—a Nice Tradition or the End of Real Red Sox Fans?

    Of all the Johnny Pesky stories to come out the past week, one mentioned in an article by Martine Powers of the Boston Globe stood out...

    Saul Wisnia Written by Saul Wisnia about 9 months ago 2,023 reads 18 comments

  18. Johnny Pesky: 'Mr. Red Sox' Is at Rest and in Cooperstown

    The word came over the car radio as I was somewhere between Springfield and Albany last night. Once the initial shock set in, I couldn't help but think how fitting it was that I was en route to Cooperstown when I heard Johnny Pesky had died...

    Saul Wisnia Written by Saul Wisnia about 9 months ago 671 reads 0 comments

  19. Will Middlebrooks Latest Red Sox Rookie to Suffer Similar Major Injury

    Will Middlebrooks saw his terrific rookie season come to a grinding halt on Friday night, but he can take solace in knowing he’s in very good company...

    Saul Wisnia Written by Saul Wisnia about 9 months ago 1,513 reads 17 comments

  20. 8 Reasons to Keep Watching the Boston Red Sox

    The Red Sox may yet have a push for the second Wild Card in them, but even if they continue to struggle along playing .500 ball and miss the postseason, there are still plenty of reasons for fans to keep watching through September...

    Saul Wisnia Written by Saul Wisnia about 10 months ago 1,142 reads 7 comments

  21. Jon Lester Doesn't Get a Win, but Does Reach a Milestone

    Although Jon Lester did not emerge as the winning pitcher in the Boston Red Sox 's 8-6 victory over the Yankees Saturday night, he did reach a milestone that serves as a reminder to just how good he's been in the past—and could be again...

    Saul Wisnia Written by Saul Wisnia about 10 months ago 905 reads 6 comments

  22. 9 Easy Steps to Getting Through a Jon Lester Sunday at Fenway

    Jon Lester summed up yesterday’s 15-7 game at Fenway Park quite succinctly when he said (h/t csnne.com), “I’m not a big fan of sucking...

    Saul Wisnia Written by Saul Wisnia about 10 months ago 493 reads 8 comments

  23. Boston Red Sox Need No More “Consistent” Starts from Josh Beckett

    There were a lot of late-arriving fans at Fenway Park Friday night, and they had the right idea: This year, with Josh Beckett pitching, the worst parts of the game for the Red Sox almost always come early...

    Saul Wisnia Written by Saul Wisnia about 10 months ago 623 reads 4 comments

  24. Five Reasons to Stay Positive About the Red Sox—For Now

    If you have been listening to sports talk radio in Boston during the past four days, you know that fans and media pundits have all but thrown in their Morgan Magic towels on the 2012 Red Sox season...

    Saul Wisnia Written by Saul Wisnia about 10 months ago 2,201 reads 15 comments

  25. Boston Red Sox: A Closer Look at the Terrific First Half of David Ortiz

    The "teaser" headline on the front page of Thursday's Boston Globe was simple and to the point: Ortiz clouts No. 400 as Sox drop another . In a way, it was a perfect summary of the entire first half of the Red Sox season...

    Saul Wisnia Written by Saul Wisnia about 11 months ago 531 reads 0 comments