The Red Sox had just two hits in the game against a mid-rotation starter for New York. It’s one thing to knock the A’s around Sacramento like they did last week, but it’ll be harder in the playoffs. This was only one game. The Red Sox might bounce back and score 8 runs on Saturday.

This right-hander won't be eligible to pitch for the Boston Red Sox in the playoffs, but for 2 1/2 weeks, they'll see what he's got.

The Boston Red Sox today placed left-handed pitcher Brennan Bernardino on the 15-Day Injured List (retroactive to September 10) with a left lat strain. To fill his spot, Boston recalled left-handed pitcher Chris Murphy from Triple-A Worcester.

It was meant to be a triumphant homecoming for Livonia, Mich., native Mike Modano, a longtime Dallas Stars forward who had battled the Detroit Red Wings in the Stanley Cup Playoffs multiple times before signing a contract to play for his hometown team.

Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Austin Maddox has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from an underage sex sting. Maddox, 34, pleaded guilty Thursday to meeting a minor to do unlawful acts and unlawful use of a two-way communications device.