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Ken Rosenthal has been the senior baseball writer for FOXSports.com since August 2005.

Jacoby Ellsbury proved that you don't have to play to make a lot of money. In the offseason after he made $490,000 and played in 18 games, his salary rose to $2.9 million.

BOSTON - Boston's Jarrod Saltalamacchia caught Hall of Famer Carlton Fisk's ceremonial first pitch honoring a memorable Fenway Park moment.

Matt Hague was hit by a pitch from Rafael Dolis with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates sent the Chicago Cubs to their 11th straight loss with a 3-2 victory Saturday night.

I apologize for being a bit late in getting you this weeks Seesaw report. So with further delay, let's get to it: Matt Adams - The big call up from last week, Adams will attempt to fill the void left by Lance Berkman .

With an ongoing abundance of corner infielders and a dearth of outfielders, Bobby Valentine had rookie third baseman Will Middlebrooks out of the lineup on Friday with Kevin Youkilis and Adrian Gonzalez playing third base and first base, respectively.

He is considered the ace of the Red Sox, but Jon Lester would probably be the first one to admit he hasn't pitched up to his title at this point of the season.

Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine called it "boys being boys" after the benches and bullpens cleared during Friday night's series opener vs.

Over the last month or so, the Boston Red Sox have suffered several injuries to their outfielders that has caused a huge lack of depth.

The first of three three-city road trips of the year is complete: 5-3, including four wins in five games to finish it out.

Adrian Gonzalez has started the last two Red Sox games in right field, a necessity borne out of the absence of Cody Ross , Ryan Sweeney , and another entire outfield's worth of outfielders.

While winning 10 of 13 has evened the Boston Red Sox 's record following a dreadful start, it hasn't been enough to dig them out the AL East cellar.

Through 44 games and nearly 200 plate appearances, he has hit three home runs - one fewer than outfielder Daniel Nava, who was called up by the Red Sox [ team stats ] only three weeks ago.

Vicente Padilla has been a bright spot for the Sox bullpen, which has been MLB's best since late April.

There is no sympathy because every club is decimated at some point by the physical grind of a season.

In Major League Baseball, trades are rarely able to be properly evaluated after just a few months.

Kevin Youkilis has had his name floated in all kinds of trade rumors this young season due to his health and slow start and the emergence of top prospect Will Middlebrooks , who just happens to play third base.A Despite the rumors, Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine has said that he "doesn't see" Youkilis being traded.A So far this season, the ... (more)

Alex Liddi's grand slam helped the Seattle Mariners make it two wins from three against the Texas Rangers with a 5-3 victory on Wednesday.

Forget the American League Manager of the Year award. Bobby Valentine should be honored by the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

Aramis Ramirez hit a three-run double in the first inning, Jonathan Lucroy added a two-run homer in the second as Milwaukee built an eight-run lead, and the Brewers rocked Barry Zito again at Miller Park in an 8-5 win over... Aramis Ramirez hit a three-run double in the first inning, Jonathan Lucroy added a two-run homer in the second as Milwaukee ... (more)