Bailey won't be overused in return to closer's role

As excited as the Red Sox are to have Andrew Bailey back in the bullpen -- the closer was activated for Monday's game with the White Sox -- manager John Farrell will be careful not to overuse him at the outset.

Farrell feels for Oklahoma City community

The powerful tornado that hit just outside of Oklahoma City on Monday saddened manager John Farrell, who played and coached at Oklahoma State.

Ross making strides in recovery from concussion

y Monday, Red Sox catcher David Ross had made significant progress in his recovery from a concussion. In fact, he could be ready to be activated in a few days.

Gomes contributing in a lot of ways

Despite a slow start to the season offensively, Jonny Gomes has still managed to be a key contributor for the Red Sox in his first few weeks with the team.

Lavarnway impressive as Ross improves

Manager John Farrell said he spoke with catcher David Ross, who is on the 7-day disabled list after sustaining a concussion on May 11, on Saturday and he liked what he heard. Ross' replacement, Ryan Lavarnway, has impressed Farrell with his play.

Farrell's off-day plan extends to Ellsbury

Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury was not in the starting lineup for the first time all season on Sunday, but he's not among a handful of players battling through nagging injuries.

Lackey, Red Sox weather storm to sweep Twins

John Lackey allowed one run on one hit over six innings, as the Red Sox completed a three-game sweep of the Twins with a 5-1 win on Sunday that featured a three-hour rain delay at Target Field.

Heads-up play swung momentum back to Sox

The Red Sox won going away on Saturday night, beating the Twins, 12-5, at Target Field, but one play in the middle innings truly seemed to turn the tide -- and turned catcher Ryan Lavarnway upside down in the process.

Powerball: Papi notches two homers, six RBIs

David Ortiz homered twice to set a franchise record with his 38th career multihomer game and the Red Sox outlasted the Twins, 12-5, on Saturday night at Target Field.

No longer starting, Miller thriving in bullpen

Andrew Miller fills one of the more anonymous roles on a baseball roster, but the reliever and the Red Sox wouldn't have it any other way.

Following awkward slide, Drew held out of lineup

The Red Sox were playing short handed again on Saturday night, only this time they're down two starters.

Middlebrooks' bunt key part of Sox's rally

One night after he delivered arguably the biggest hit of the season for the Red Sox, Will Middlebrooks keyed another Boston victory on Friday by doing something he'd only done once as a professional.

Extra credit: Gomes' sac fly lifts Red Sox

Jonny Gomes drove in the game-winning run with a sacrifice fly and the Red Sox got a dominant pitching performance from starter Clay Buchholz and the bullpen Friday night in a 3-2, 10-inning win over the Twins.

Ross still dealing with concussion symptoms

David Ross was expected to rejoin the Red Sox this weekend in hopes of playing on Sunday when he is eligible to come off the seven-day disabled list.

Hanrahan to rehab from surgery in Dallas

Manager John Farrell said that he'd spoken with injured reliever Joel Hanrahan, who had season-ending Tommy John surgery on Thursday in Florida.

Victorino playing it safe with back soreness

Shane Victorino's no stranger to back problems, so this time around, the Red Sox's right fielder knows he's better off playing it safe.

Victorino wrenches back, hopes to play Friday

Shane Victorino made another fine catch for the Red Sox on Thursday night, running into the wall in right to rob the Rays' Jose Lobaton of extra bases in the bottom of the eighth inning. But there was a price to be paid. Victorino wrenched his lower back on the play and had to exit the game in the bottom of the ninth.

Hanrahan has surgeries, including Tommy John

Red Sox reliever Joel Hanrahan underwent surgery on Thursday to repair his flexor tendon and also had Tommy John surgery.

Bailey expected to rejoin 'pen Monday in Chicago

Look for Andrew Bailey to be back in the Boston bullpen on Monday night, when the Red Sox open a three-game series in Chicago against the White Sox.

Farrell expresses concern for struggling Bard

A perplexing slump that has lasted over a year for former elite Red Sox setup man Daniel Bard seemed to hit rock bottom on Wednesday night, when the right-hander walked five batters in an inning-plus for Double-A Portland.

Drew goes from slump to surge

It's hard to believe Stephen Drew's slump was such a big topic of conversation earlier in the season. These days, he is one of the most productive hitters the Red Sox have.

Sox sting Rays on Middlebrooks' clutch double

The Red Sox were down to their last strike when Will Middlebrooks reversed their fortunes dramatically. The slugger turned on a 1-2, 85-mph changeup from Rays closer Fernando Rodney with two outs in the top of the ninth and drilled a three-run double that led Boston to a 4-3 victory on Thursday in the rubber match of a three-game set.

Win or lose, Red Sox solid under Farrell's guiding hand

If the season were to end today, Boston's John Farrell would be American League Manager of the Year. What Farrell has done with the Red Sox mess is not impressive; it is amazing.

Lester now fifth on Sox's all-time strikeout list

Jon Lester, who is still six months shy of his 30th birthday, joined select company on Wednesday night when he moved into fifth place on the Red Sox's all-time strikeout list.

Slump buster: Eight-run third inning snaps skid

An eight-run uprising in the third inning, which included four straight knocks with runners in scoring position, seemed to take the weight of the world off the shoulders of the Red Sox, who rolled to a 9-2 victory over the Rays on Wednesday night at Tropicana Field.

Farrell sticking with lineup for now

Although the Red Sox's bats have gone ice-cold in May -- particularly with runners in scoring position -- manager John Farrell doesn't think now is the time to make a significant lineup shuffle.

Doubront ready for critical start against Rays

When Felix Doubront takes the mound for the Red Sox on Thursday night at Tropicana Field, it will be a lot more than just another start.

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.

Whiteout: Missed popup extends Sox's losing skid

Mike Napoli wouldn't have been the first visiting infielder to blame a missed popup on the white roof of Tropicana Field, but after the reeling Red Sox suffered a 5-3 loss to the Rays on Tuesday night, Napoli placed the blame squarely on himself.

Bailey takes step forward with bullpen session

Closer Andrew Bailey will likely be activated at some point during the Red Sox's three-city, nine-game road trip that opened on Tuesday night.