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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AP told 3 bidders make final cut to buy Cubs
AP Business WriterTribune Co. is inviting at least three potential buyers who each submitted bids for the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field near or above $1 billion to participate in a second round of proposals, according to a person involved in the process. Several bidders...Tags: Dallas Mavericks, Property, Chicago Cubs, Major League Baseball, James Robert Thompson
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Bad blood flows between Mets, Phillies
anthony.rieber@newsday.com and caitlin.strang@newsday.comCarlos Delgado was smiling. Jamie Moyer wasn't. Maybe it was just a 45-year-old pitcher being cranky, but it sure didn't look like Moyer took kindly to Delgado tossing Moyer's bat back in the pitcher's direction during a fifth-inning at-bat in the Mets'...Tags: New York Mets, Billy Wagner, Carlos Delgado, Philadelphia Phillies, Major League Baseball
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Tied in the fifth
Roch Around the ClockAfter five innings, Orioles starter Radhames Liz has thrown 40 balls and 40 strikes. He's also fumbled a 3-1 lead.Liz walked No. 9 hitter David Eckstein to open the fifth inning. Big, big mistake. The Blue Jays scored twice and......Tags: David Eckstein
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Employee is charged in fight at restaurant
Sun reporterA knife fight broke out yesterday between two brothers employed at a popular downtown Annapolis restaurant, scattering workers and sending diners fleeing from their lunches of burritos and rice. Two brothers who work in the kitchen at El Toro Bravo on...Tags: Restaurant and Catering Industry, Bullfighting, Major League Baseball
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Red Sox Defeat Mariners In 12
Courant Staff WriterThe Red Sox charter is equipped with satellite TV feeds in every seatback, but they never seem to work, an unwelcome development when faced with cross-country travel. "I think they're like 1-for-20," manager Terry Francona said. But there was little...Tags: Jose Vidro, American League, Kevin Youkilis, David Ortiz, Jacoby Ellsbury
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Any Solution To Baseball's Broken-Bat Problem?
Courant Staff WriterLast month, a 16-member advisory committee met in New York to examine health and safety risks posed by maple bats breaking, resulting in jagged projectiles flying in the direction of players and spectators. Major League Baseball concluded that it would...Tags: Johnny Damon, Florida Marlins, Barry Bonds, Todd Helton, National Hockey League
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Mussina beats Twins to extend Yanks' home winning streak
Mike Mussina baffled the Twins for eight innings, Alex Rodriguez hit a two-run double and the New York Yankees beat Minnesota 5-1 Wednesday for their 10th straight home win. Justin Christian drove in two runs with a double, and Richie Sexson had a...Tags: Carlos Quentin, Jeff Mathis, New York Yankees, Glendon Rusch, Miguel Cabrera
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Posada may forgo surgery on shoulder
New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada wants to put off surgery on his right shoulder even if it means sacrificing the start of next season. If he does play the rest of this year, it won't be behind the plate. On the disabled list for the second time this...Tags: Therapies, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Manny Ramirez, Major League Baseball
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Lowell Delivers As Red Sox Beat M's In 12
The Hartford CourantMike Lowell's hitting slump ended at the perfect time for the Red Sox. After starting the six-game West Coast trip 1-for-18, Lowell had his second straight two-hit game Wednesday, the last of those hits sending the Red Sox back to Boston with a series...Tags: Jose Vidro, American League, Manny Ramirez, Kevin Youkilis, Jacoby Ellsbury
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Masterson Gets Out Of Jam
Courant Staff WriterWhen the Red Sox recalled Justin Masterson last weekend and put him in the bullpen, manager Terry Francona promised not to put too much pressure on the rookie his first time out. "In fairness to him, I'm trying to not put a kid in a situation where he'...Tags: Jose Vidro, Manny Ramirez, Jacoby Ellsbury, Major League Baseball, Nomar Garciaparra
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