Daniel Bard News

The Red Sox played a doubleheader on Saturday, a 14-inning game on Monday and now a 13-inning game on Thursday.

Jun 11, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard looks on during the second inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field.

There's no official word, nor is there a corresponding move, but the word out there is that it'll be Jose De La Torre joining the Red Sox bullpen in order to give the regulars a breather.

Today's edition includes an update on Daniel Bard, a story featuring Jose Iglesias' maturity, and a manager clamoring for a fight.

No Clay Buchholz ? No problem for the again-surging Boston Red Sox , who are back in first place in the American League East.

Daniel Bard hasn't worked in a game in Portland, Me. since May 15th when he walked five batters in one inning.

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THE CONTENTS : The Red Sox return home from their nine-game road trip to host the surging Indians for four games at Fenway Park.

The Boston Red Sox were down to their last strike when Will Middlebrooks made the most of a mistake.

LOOKING AHEAD to Friday's 4 p.m. Division I meet at Winnacunnet of Hampton, perhaps it's a good idea to look back to Saturday's Londonderry Invitational to find out who's on... There are three schools of thought regarding the meaning of the Bruins' 3-2, overtime victory over the Rangers in Thursday's Game 1. As the Red Sox and Orioles essentially ... (more)

Red Sox manager John Farrell is sticking with Jacoby Ellsbury at the top of the order.

Daniel Bard hasn't pitched in six days for Double-A Portland as he attempts to find more consistent mechanics in bullpen sessions.

Andrew Bailey is back from the disabled list, leaving the Red Sox' bullpen in the best shape its been in all season.