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· Feb 14
Tim Wakefield in 1995 was released by the Pirates and picked up by the Redsox. In his first 17 starts he went 14-1, with a 1.65 ERA. Finished the year at 16-8, leading them to a division title. He is 2nd in Sox history in games pitched with 590, pitching out of the bullpen and as a starter. RIP.
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Carl Yastrzemski holding the ball that he got his 3,000 hit with, September 12, 1979. At the time he was the only American League player to ever reach the milestones of 3,000 hits and 400 HR’s.
January 3, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Carl Yastrzemski holding the ball that he got his 3,000 hit with, September 12, 1979. At the time he was the only American League player to ever reach the milestones of 3,000 hits and 400 HR’s.
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On this date in 1946 the Red Sox acquired slugger Rudy York from the Tigers in exchange for Eddie Lake. He played for the Sox in parts of 2 seasons. In 1946 he hit .276, with 17 HR’s, 119 RBI’s and a .808 OPS. York served as the Sox hitting Coach from 1959-62, and Managed them for 1 Game in 1959.
January 3, 2026 at 12:48 PM
On this date in 1946 the Red Sox acquired slugger Rudy York from the Tigers in exchange for Eddie Lake. He played for the Sox in parts of 2 seasons. In 1946 he hit .276, with 17 HR’s, 119 RBI’s and a .808 OPS. York served as the Sox hitting Coach from 1959-62, and Managed them for 1 Game in 1959.
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Happy 76th Birthday to Jim Dwyer, who the Red Sox acquired from the Giants for cash on March 15, 1979. Dwyer played 2 seasons for the Sox, appearing in 169 Games hitting .279, with 11 HR’s and a .779 OPS.
January 3, 2026 at 4:09 AM
Happy 76th Birthday to Jim Dwyer, who the Red Sox acquired from the Giants for cash on March 15, 1979. Dwyer played 2 seasons for the Sox, appearing in 169 Games hitting .279, with 11 HR’s and a .779 OPS.
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Happy 65th Birthday to John Leister who the Red Sox selected in the 3rd round of the January 1984 draft. Leister pitched in a total of 10 Games in the 1987 & 1990 seasons, starting 7 and going 0-2 with a 8.50 ERA. That is his only MLB experience.
January 3, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Happy 65th Birthday to John Leister who the Red Sox selected in the 3rd round of the January 1984 draft. Leister pitched in a total of 10 Games in the 1987 & 1990 seasons, starting 7 and going 0-2 with a 8.50 ERA. That is his only MLB experience.
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Nomar Garciaparra’s 1999 Topps Baseball Card. On May 10, 1999 Garciaparra had one of the great games in Red Sox history, going 3-4, with 3 HR’s, 2 Grand Slams and 10 RBI’s in a 12-4 win over the Mariners. That season he led the AL with a .357 Average, hit 27 HR’s, had a 1.022 OPS and a 6.6 WAR.
January 3, 2026 at 3:15 AM
Nomar Garciaparra’s 1999 Topps Baseball Card. On May 10, 1999 Garciaparra had one of the great games in Red Sox history, going 3-4, with 3 HR’s, 2 Grand Slams and 10 RBI’s in a 12-4 win over the Mariners. That season he led the AL with a .357 Average, hit 27 HR’s, had a 1.022 OPS and a 6.6 WAR.
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Bob Veale’s 1973 Topps Baseball Card. Veale a long time Starter for the Pirates pitched out of the Bullpen for the Red Sox. In parts of 3 seasons with the Sox, 1972-74, he appeared in 56 Games, going 4-4 with a 3.45 ERA and 15 Saves.
January 3, 2026 at 3:05 AM
Bob Veale’s 1973 Topps Baseball Card. Veale a long time Starter for the Pirates pitched out of the Bullpen for the Red Sox. In parts of 3 seasons with the Sox, 1972-74, he appeared in 56 Games, going 4-4 with a 3.45 ERA and 15 Saves.
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On this date in 1981 Terry Francona from the University of Arizona win’s the Golden Spikes Award, given to the nation‘s most outstanding Amatuer player by the U.S. Baseball Federation. Francona would later go on and manage the Red Sox to 2 World Series titles in 8 years.
January 3, 2026 at 3:23 AM
On this date in 1981 Terry Francona from the University of Arizona win’s the Golden Spikes Award, given to the nation‘s most outstanding Amatuer player by the U.S. Baseball Federation. Francona would later go on and manage the Red Sox to 2 World Series titles in 8 years.
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Happy 62nd Birthday to Shortstop Luis Rivera, who the Red Sox acquired from the Expos along with John Dopson in exchange for Spike Owen and Dan Gakeler in December 1988. Rivera played for the Sox from 1989-93, appearing in 504 Games, hitting .238, with 21 HR’s and a .635 OPS.
January 3, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Happy 62nd Birthday to Shortstop Luis Rivera, who the Red Sox acquired from the Expos along with John Dopson in exchange for Spike Owen and Dan Gakeler in December 1988. Rivera played for the Sox from 1989-93, appearing in 504 Games, hitting .238, with 21 HR’s and a .635 OPS.
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On this date in 2020 the Red Sox signed Free Agent Catcher Kevin Plawecki to a 1 year $900,000 contract. Plawecki played in parts of 3 seasons with the Sox, appearing in 148 Games, hitting .270 with 5 HR’s and a .697 OPS.
January 3, 2026 at 3:00 AM
On this date in 2020 the Red Sox signed Free Agent Catcher Kevin Plawecki to a 1 year $900,000 contract. Plawecki played in parts of 3 seasons with the Sox, appearing in 148 Games, hitting .270 with 5 HR’s and a .697 OPS.
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Jason Varitek celebrating with Jon Lester, after Lester threw a No Hitter on May 19, 2008, Varitek became the 1st Catcher to ever catch 4 No Hitters. He caught Hideo Nomo’s on April 4, 2001, Derek Lowe’s April 27, 2002 and Clay Buchholz’s September 1, 2007.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Jason Varitek celebrating with Jon Lester, after Lester threw a No Hitter on May 19, 2008, Varitek became the 1st Catcher to ever catch 4 No Hitters. He caught Hideo Nomo’s on April 4, 2001, Derek Lowe’s April 27, 2002 and Clay Buchholz’s September 1, 2007.
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On this date in 1946 the Red Sox acquired slugger Rudy York from the Tigers in exchange for Eddie Lake. He played for the Sox in parts of 2 seasons. In 1946 he hit .276, with 17 HR’s, 119 RBI’s and a .808 OPS. York served as the Sox hitting Coach from 1959-62, and Managed them for 1 Game in 1959.
January 3, 2026 at 12:48 PM
On this date in 1946 the Red Sox acquired slugger Rudy York from the Tigers in exchange for Eddie Lake. He played for the Sox in parts of 2 seasons. In 1946 he hit .276, with 17 HR’s, 119 RBI’s and a .808 OPS. York served as the Sox hitting Coach from 1959-62, and Managed them for 1 Game in 1959.
Happy 65th Birthday to John Leister who the Red Sox selected in the 3rd round of the January 1984 draft. Leister pitched in a total of 10 Games in the 1987 & 1990 seasons, starting 7 and going 0-2 with a 8.50 ERA. That is his only MLB experience.
January 3, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Happy 65th Birthday to John Leister who the Red Sox selected in the 3rd round of the January 1984 draft. Leister pitched in a total of 10 Games in the 1987 & 1990 seasons, starting 7 and going 0-2 with a 8.50 ERA. That is his only MLB experience.
Happy 62nd Birthday to Shortstop Luis Rivera, who the Red Sox acquired from the Expos along with John Dopson in exchange for Spike Owen and Dan Gakeler in December 1988. Rivera played for the Sox from 1989-93, appearing in 504 Games, hitting .238, with 21 HR’s and a .635 OPS.
January 3, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Happy 62nd Birthday to Shortstop Luis Rivera, who the Red Sox acquired from the Expos along with John Dopson in exchange for Spike Owen and Dan Gakeler in December 1988. Rivera played for the Sox from 1989-93, appearing in 504 Games, hitting .238, with 21 HR’s and a .635 OPS.
Happy 76th Birthday to Jim Dwyer, who the Red Sox acquired from the Giants for cash on March 15, 1979. Dwyer played 2 seasons for the Sox, appearing in 169 Games hitting .279, with 11 HR’s and a .779 OPS.
January 3, 2026 at 4:09 AM
Happy 76th Birthday to Jim Dwyer, who the Red Sox acquired from the Giants for cash on March 15, 1979. Dwyer played 2 seasons for the Sox, appearing in 169 Games hitting .279, with 11 HR’s and a .779 OPS.
On this date in 1981 Terry Francona from the University of Arizona win’s the Golden Spikes Award, given to the nation‘s most outstanding Amatuer player by the U.S. Baseball Federation. Francona would later go on and manage the Red Sox to 2 World Series titles in 8 years.
January 3, 2026 at 3:23 AM
On this date in 1981 Terry Francona from the University of Arizona win’s the Golden Spikes Award, given to the nation‘s most outstanding Amatuer player by the U.S. Baseball Federation. Francona would later go on and manage the Red Sox to 2 World Series titles in 8 years.
Nomar Garciaparra’s 1999 Topps Baseball Card. On May 10, 1999 Garciaparra had one of the great games in Red Sox history, going 3-4, with 3 HR’s, 2 Grand Slams and 10 RBI’s in a 12-4 win over the Mariners. That season he led the AL with a .357 Average, hit 27 HR’s, had a 1.022 OPS and a 6.6 WAR.
January 3, 2026 at 3:15 AM
Nomar Garciaparra’s 1999 Topps Baseball Card. On May 10, 1999 Garciaparra had one of the great games in Red Sox history, going 3-4, with 3 HR’s, 2 Grand Slams and 10 RBI’s in a 12-4 win over the Mariners. That season he led the AL with a .357 Average, hit 27 HR’s, had a 1.022 OPS and a 6.6 WAR.
Bob Veale’s 1973 Topps Baseball Card. Veale a long time Starter for the Pirates pitched out of the Bullpen for the Red Sox. In parts of 3 seasons with the Sox, 1972-74, he appeared in 56 Games, going 4-4 with a 3.45 ERA and 15 Saves.
January 3, 2026 at 3:05 AM
Bob Veale’s 1973 Topps Baseball Card. Veale a long time Starter for the Pirates pitched out of the Bullpen for the Red Sox. In parts of 3 seasons with the Sox, 1972-74, he appeared in 56 Games, going 4-4 with a 3.45 ERA and 15 Saves.
On this date in 2020 the Red Sox signed Free Agent Catcher Kevin Plawecki to a 1 year $900,000 contract. Plawecki played in parts of 3 seasons with the Sox, appearing in 148 Games, hitting .270 with 5 HR’s and a .697 OPS.
January 3, 2026 at 3:00 AM
On this date in 2020 the Red Sox signed Free Agent Catcher Kevin Plawecki to a 1 year $900,000 contract. Plawecki played in parts of 3 seasons with the Sox, appearing in 148 Games, hitting .270 with 5 HR’s and a .697 OPS.
Jason Varitek celebrating with Jon Lester, after Lester threw a No Hitter on May 19, 2008, Varitek became the 1st Catcher to ever catch 4 No Hitters. He caught Hideo Nomo’s on April 4, 2001, Derek Lowe’s April 27, 2002 and Clay Buchholz’s September 1, 2007.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Jason Varitek celebrating with Jon Lester, after Lester threw a No Hitter on May 19, 2008, Varitek became the 1st Catcher to ever catch 4 No Hitters. He caught Hideo Nomo’s on April 4, 2001, Derek Lowe’s April 27, 2002 and Clay Buchholz’s September 1, 2007.
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Carl Yastrzemski holding the ball that he got his 3,000 hit with, September 12, 1979. At the time he was the only American League player to ever reach the milestones of 3,000 hits and 400 HR’s.
January 3, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Carl Yastrzemski holding the ball that he got his 3,000 hit with, September 12, 1979. At the time he was the only American League player to ever reach the milestones of 3,000 hits and 400 HR’s.
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On this date in 1996 the Red Sox signed Free Agent Pitcher Jamie Moyer to a 1 year $825,000 contract. In 23 Games, 10 Starts Moyer was 7-1 with a 4.50 ERA and a 1.5 WAR. On July 30, 1996 he was traded to the Mariners for Darren Bragg, he went on to pitch 25 seasons and win 269 Games.
January 2, 2026 at 12:04 PM
On this date in 1996 the Red Sox signed Free Agent Pitcher Jamie Moyer to a 1 year $825,000 contract. In 23 Games, 10 Starts Moyer was 7-1 with a 4.50 ERA and a 1.5 WAR. On July 30, 1996 he was traded to the Mariners for Darren Bragg, he went on to pitch 25 seasons and win 269 Games.
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On this date in 1992 the Red Sox sign Free Agent Pitcher Frank Viola to a 3 year $13.9 Million contract. He pitched 3 seasons for the Sox but missed most of the 3rd season after needing Tommy John surgery. Overall he made 70 Starts, going 25-21. With a 3.40 ERA and 11.0 WAR.
January 2, 2026 at 11:55 AM
On this date in 1992 the Red Sox sign Free Agent Pitcher Frank Viola to a 3 year $13.9 Million contract. He pitched 3 seasons for the Sox but missed most of the 3rd season after needing Tommy John surgery. Overall he made 70 Starts, going 25-21. With a 3.40 ERA and 11.0 WAR.
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Happy 63rd Birthday to David Cone who the Red Sox signed to a 1 year deal as a Free Agent in January 2001. He pitched 1 season for Boston making 25 starts and going 9-7, with a 4.31 ERA and a 1.9 WAR.
January 2, 2026 at 3:58 AM
Happy 63rd Birthday to David Cone who the Red Sox signed to a 1 year deal as a Free Agent in January 2001. He pitched 1 season for Boston making 25 starts and going 9-7, with a 4.31 ERA and a 1.9 WAR.
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Happy 51st Birthday to Jeff Suppan who was the Red Sox 2nd round draft pick in 1993. He had 2 stints with the Sox, 1995-97 & 2003. He appeared in 50 Games for Boston, 39 Starts, going 12-10 with a 5.87 ERA.
January 2, 2026 at 3:51 AM
Happy 51st Birthday to Jeff Suppan who was the Red Sox 2nd round draft pick in 1993. He had 2 stints with the Sox, 1995-97 & 2003. He appeared in 50 Games for Boston, 39 Starts, going 12-10 with a 5.87 ERA.
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Don Schwall’s 1962 Topps Baseball Card. 1961 Schwall’s rookie year he made 25 starts, going 15-7 with a 3.22 ERA and a 3.3 WAR. He was named an All Star and won the Rookie of the Year award. He became the 2nd Sox ROY after Walt Dropo in 1950.
January 2, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Don Schwall’s 1962 Topps Baseball Card. 1961 Schwall’s rookie year he made 25 starts, going 15-7 with a 3.22 ERA and a 3.3 WAR. He was named an All Star and won the Rookie of the Year award. He became the 2nd Sox ROY after Walt Dropo in 1950.