Summary
Originally the Boston Americans, founded in 1901, the Red Sox won the first World Series in 1903. Playing its games from 1912 to the present at tiny and quirky Fenway Park, with its 37-foot high wall in left field called "The Green Monster" and other unique features, the Red Sox are woven deeply into the fabric of New England, the capital of a fandom referred to as "Red Sox Nation," because of its widespread reach. From 1978-2003, the Red Sox's decades-long inability to win the World Series -- often at the hands of the New York Yankees, often in improbable and heartbreaking ways -- became the primary identity of the franchise, summed up as "The Curse of the Bambino," a reference to the sale of Babe Ruth t...
Originally the Boston Americans, founded in 1901, the Red Sox won the first World Series in 1903. Playing its games from 1912 to the present at tiny and quirky Fenway Park, with its 37-foot high wall in left field called "The Green Monster" and other unique features, the Red Sox are woven deeply into the fabric of New England, the capital of a fandom referred to as "Red Sox Nation," because of its widespread reach. From 1978-2003, the Red Sox's decades-long inability to win the World Series -- often at the hands of the New York Yankees, often in improbable and heartbreaking ways -- became the primary identity of the franchise, summed up as "The Curse of the Bambino," a reference to the sale of Babe Ruth to the New York club. But the fortunes of the franchise changed in stunning fashion in 2004. Again facing the Yankees in the ALCS, the Red Sox lost the first three games, losing Game 3 at Fenway 19-8. But in the ninth inning of Game 4, Dave Roberts stole second base off closer Mariano Rivera, then scored the tying run. David Ortiz got the first of two straight walk-off hits in the 12th inning with a two-run homer. He repeated the feat later that same day in Game 5 with a single in the 14th inning. In Game 6, Curt Schilling pitched with a sutured right ankle, blood oozing through his sock, but earned the victory, forcing a Game 7 that the Red Sox won easily. It was the first time in baseball history a team won a series after trailing 0-3. The Red Sox then swept St. Louis in the World Series, its first title in 86 years. The Red Sox would win again in 2007, recovering from a 3-1 deficit to Cleveland in the ALCS, then sweeping Colorado for the title.
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Orioles: Next five games
TOMORROW -- @Blue Jays, 7:07 p.m., MASN • Starters: Orioles' Daniel Cabrera (6-4, 4.34) vs. Blue Jays' Dustin McGowan (6-7, 4.36) WEDNESDAY -- @Blue Jays, 7:07 p.m., MASN • Starters: Orioles' Garrett Olson (6-3, 5.04) vs. Blue Jays' A.J....Tags: A.J. Burnett, Tim Wakefield
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Indians reportedly deal left-handed ace Sabathia
It looks as if the next time C.C. Sabathia takes the mound, he will be wearing a Milwaukee Brewers jersey. The Brewers and the Cleveland Indians agreed in principle to a deal for the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner yesterday, sources...Tags: ESPN, Erik Bedard, Ben Sheets, Newspaper and Magazine, Philadelphia Phillies
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Sherrill to make star turn
Sun reporterWhen he was traded from the Seattle Mariners to the Orioles in February as part of the Erik Bedard deal, George Sherrill couldn't get one thought out of his head. He wondered why a team committed to rebuilding would want a reliever who turned 31 in April....Tags: Alfonso Soriano, David Ortiz, National League, Erik Bedard, Brian Roberts
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OnTheAir
Δ7 p.m.: Twins at Red Sox, NESN; Radio: 1080, 1400, 1220, 1350, FM-103.7, 105.5 Δ7 p.m.: Mets at Phillies, SNY; Radio: 660 Δ7 p.m.: Eastern League: Defenders at Rock Cats, 1360, 1470, 610, 1240 Δ8:30 a.m.: Tour de France, Versus &#...Tags: NESN, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets
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THIS DAY AT THE OLD BALLPARK
July 7, 1964, at Shea Stadium: The National League defeated the American League, 7-4, in the only All-Star Game at Shea, on Johnny Callison's three-run homer in the ninth. Ron Hunt, the first Met to start an All-Star Game, was 1-for-3. July 7, 1954, at...Tags: Major League Baseball, Yogi Berra, Mickey Mantle, National League, Multi-Sport Events
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Hittin' TheRoad
•Three places we wish we had been: YANKEE STADIUM: The rivalry may be a bit tepid these days, but the Fourth of July weekend with the Red Sox and Yankees had its moments. ALL ENGLAND CLUB: A long day of great tennis with Rafael Nadal and Roger...Tags: Roger Federer, Fourth of July
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First-place Tampa Bay Rays raise eyebrows throughout baseball
Sentinel Staff WriterThe Big Event The Tampa Bay Rays have surprised many in the baseball world with their impressive start. At 55-32 and currently in first place in the American League East, they seem to be making all the right moves. They own a 24-15 record against their...Tags: Joe Gibbs, Major League Baseball, Jacoby Ellsbury, Tony Stewart, Dollar General Corporation
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Bosox, Cubs each put 7 players on All-Star rosters
The World Series champion Red Sox will bring seven players to the home of their biggest rival for the All-Star game on July 15. The Chicago Cubs also wound up with seven when rosters were announced Sunday, perhaps further evidence this really is a charmed...Tags: Corey Hart, Josh Hamilton, J.D. Drew, Ken Jr Griffey, Alfonso Soriano
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All-Star Game Details
Yankee Stadium, July 15, 8 p.m., Ch. 61 Who Made It - Red Sox: Kevin Youkilis, Dustin Pedroia, Manny Ramirez, David Ortiz, Jason Varitek, J.D. Drew, Jonathan Papelbon - Yankees: Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera - Mets: Billy Wagner...Tags: J.D. Drew, Jason Varitek, Ken Jr Griffey, Mariano Rivera, Mike Mussina
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