4 hrs ago | Boston Red Sox
Victorino shows improvement, still not ready to play
Though Shane Victorino did not return to Boston's lineup on Wednesday, it appeared more likely than 24 hours earlier that he'd be able to avoid a trip to the disabled list.
8 hrs ago | The Providence Journal
Ross to catch Morales in Portland Thursday
Ross will catch left-hander Franklin Morales in Portland's 11 a.m. game at Hadlock Field against New Hampshire.
13 hrs ago | Boston.com
Doubront takes a loss but continues progress
Brian Cashman, the general manager of the Yankees, once said his team plays 162 one-game seasons because of all the scrutiny they receive.
Red Sox lefty Franklin Morales' last rehab start is Thursday
The Red Sox have been without left-hander Franklin Morales all season long thanks to a back injury, but that separation will soon come to an end.
Daily Red Sox Links: Jose Iglesias, Andrew Bailey, Franklin Morales
Today's edition includes stories on Jose Iglesias attempting a go at different positions, the savior that is Andrew Bailey, and how Will Middlebrooks almost ended up a Ray.
Live updates: Red Sox at Twins
Update from Peter Abraham - Andrew Bailey pitched an inning for Triple A Pawtucket.
Saturday's pitching matchups, notes
He enters the game first in the league in WHIP and second in ERA. 6:05 p.m. Indianapolis Indians - Daniel Rodriguez at Pawtucket Red Sox - Franklin Morales NOTE : The PawSox welcome Indianapolis to McCoy Stadium for a four game series.
Franklin Morales "two starts" from returning to Red Sox
Franklin Morales has had a lengthy rehab assignment for two reasons. The first is that his initial rehab was interrupted by a strained pectoral muscle, but the second, and most important for the Red Sox , is that they want to keep him stretched out as a starting pitcher in the event they need one.
Morales probably two starts away from returning
Left-hander Franklin Morales will make his fourth appearance of his Minor League rehab assignment on Saturday, when he again pitches for Triple-A Pawtucket.
Minor-League Baseball: Knights salvage split with Pawtucket
FORT MILL Zach Stewart helped lead the Pawtucket Red Sox to a Governors' Cup championship last year when he beat the Charlotte Knights in Game 2 of their series.
For Fisher Cats, here come the Sea Dogs
Catcher Christian Vazquez throws to second base during a Red Sox spring training game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park.
Daily Red Sox Links: David Ortiz, Allen Webster, Franklin Morales
Today's edition includes stories on David Ortiz's take on the PED allegations, Allen Webster, and an update on a rehabbing reliever.
Ask Nick: Pitching issues crop up
Pitching issues have begun to crop up with the Red Sox, and our mailbag reflects it this week with a lot of concerns about Felix Doubront, who was bumped from his start Wednesday in favor of Allen Webster.
RHP Allen Webster, who pitched six innings and yielded two earned runs in his first major-league start April 21, lasted only 1 2/3 innings and was hammered for eight runs Wednesday night.
Franklin Morales: the Red Sox' new fourth starter?
With Felix Doubront struggling and Allen Webster sent down to Pawtucket, is Franklin Morales in line to be Boston's new fourth starter? Felix Doubront is struggling.
Allen Webster optioned, reliever Jose De La Torre called up
You knew Allen Webster wasn't going to be in the majors long, but his horrific performance against the Twins likely sped up the process even more, as it eliminated any chance of him sticking around for a second start.
Streak end for Ortiz, who then takes to Twitter
David Ortiz was 0 for 5, snapping his career-best hit streak at 27 games. His last game without a hit came on July 1, 2012.
A day makes a difference as Dogs' success goes on
J.C. Linares of the Portland Sea Dogs, right, is welcomed by Xander Bogaerts after both scored in the fifth inning Wednesday - all part of a 10-4 win over Reading.
Notebook: Joel Hanrahan seeks second opinions
Now three days after walking off the mound with a strained right forearm, closer Joel Hanrahan continues to feel so much soreness that he's having trouble gripping a baseball.
Injuries not serious for Middlebrooks, Ross
The Red Sox will have a short roster again tonight as Will Middlebrooks and David Ross recover from the injuries they suffered in the fifth inning Tuesday night.