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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‘s 1968 Topps Baseball Card. That season Yaz led the AL in Hitting .301, Walks 119, OBP .426, OPS .922, OPS+ 171 and WAR 10.5, while hitting 23 HR’s, with 74 RBI’s. He won his 3rd Batting Title, made his 5th AS Team and won his 4th Gold Glove.
November 29, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Carl Yastrzemski‘s 1968 Topps Baseball Card. That season Yaz led the AL in Hitting .301, Walks 119, OBP .426, OPS .922, OPS+ 171 and WAR 10.5, while hitting 23 HR’s, with 74 RBI’s. He won his 3rd Batting Title, made his 5th AS Team and won his 4th Gold Glove.
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1976 Jim Rice Kelloggs 3-D Superstars Card. That season Rice in 153 Games hit .315 with 25HR’s, 85 RBI’s, a .797 OPS and a 2.4 WAR.
November 29, 2025 at 4:11 AM
1976 Jim Rice Kelloggs 3-D Superstars Card. That season Rice in 153 Games hit .315 with 25HR’s, 85 RBI’s, a .797 OPS and a 2.4 WAR.
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On this date in 1964 the Red Sox acquired Dennis Bennett from the Phillies for Dick Stuart. In parts of 3 seasons with the Sox Bennett appeared in 63 Games, 42 Starts, going 12-13 with a 3.96 ERA. In July 1967 he was traded to the Mets, the Sox used his roster spot to recall Rookie Sparky Lyle.
November 29, 2025 at 11:28 AM
On this date in 1964 the Red Sox acquired Dennis Bennett from the Phillies for Dick Stuart. In parts of 3 seasons with the Sox Bennett appeared in 63 Games, 42 Starts, going 12-13 with a 3.96 ERA. In July 1967 he was traded to the Mets, the Sox used his roster spot to recall Rookie Sparky Lyle.
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Bill Campbell’s 1978 Hostess Baseball Card. That season after finishing 5th for the CYA in 1977 Campbell experienced arm problems and pitched in only 29 Games, going 7-5, with a 3.91 ERA and 4 Saves.
November 29, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Bill Campbell’s 1978 Hostess Baseball Card. That season after finishing 5th for the CYA in 1977 Campbell experienced arm problems and pitched in only 29 Games, going 7-5, with a 3.91 ERA and 4 Saves.
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Rico Petrocelli’s 1974 Baseball Card. That season Petrocelli hit .267, with 15 HR’s, 76 RBI’s, a .757 OPS, a 110 OPS+ and a 2.2 WAR.
November 29, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Rico Petrocelli’s 1974 Baseball Card. That season Petrocelli hit .267, with 15 HR’s, 76 RBI’s, a .757 OPS, a 110 OPS+ and a 2.2 WAR.
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Happy 75th Birthday to the “Hit Man” Mike Easler, who the Red Sox acquired from the Pirates in Dec 1983 for John Tudor. In his 2 seasons with the Sox he hit .288, with 43 HR’s, 165 RBI’s, a .818 OPS and a 4.2 WAR. March 1986 he was traded to the Yankees in exchange for Don Baylor.
November 29, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Happy 75th Birthday to the “Hit Man” Mike Easler, who the Red Sox acquired from the Pirates in Dec 1983 for John Tudor. In his 2 seasons with the Sox he hit .288, with 43 HR’s, 165 RBI’s, a .818 OPS and a 4.2 WAR. March 1986 he was traded to the Yankees in exchange for Don Baylor.
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Happy Heavenly Birthday to Dick McAuliffe who passed away at the age of 76 in 2016. The Red Sox acquired McAuliffe from the Tigers on Oct 23, 1973 in exchange for Ben Oglivie. He played the final 2 seasons of his 16 yr career with Boston in 1974 & 75, appearing in 17 Games, hitting .206 with 5 HR’s.
November 29, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Happy Heavenly Birthday to Dick McAuliffe who passed away at the age of 76 in 2016. The Red Sox acquired McAuliffe from the Tigers on Oct 23, 1973 in exchange for Ben Oglivie. He played the final 2 seasons of his 16 yr career with Boston in 1974 & 75, appearing in 17 Games, hitting .206 with 5 HR’s.
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Jon Lester’s 2013 Topps Baseball Card. That season in 33 Starts Lester pitched 213.1 Innigs, going 15-8, with a 3.75 ERA and a 2.8 WAR. In the Postseason he made 5 starts going 4-1, with a 1.56 ERA.
November 29, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Jon Lester’s 2013 Topps Baseball Card. That season in 33 Starts Lester pitched 213.1 Innigs, going 15-8, with a 3.75 ERA and a 2.8 WAR. In the Postseason he made 5 starts going 4-1, with a 1.56 ERA.
On this date in 2011 the Red Sox made the ill fated decision to hire Bobby Valentine as their new Manager. His 1 year with the Sox they finished 69-93, their worst record in 47 years. His tenure was marked by feuds with players, run-ins with the media and bad relationships with the coaches.
November 29, 2025 at 11:38 AM
On this date in 2011 the Red Sox made the ill fated decision to hire Bobby Valentine as their new Manager. His 1 year with the Sox they finished 69-93, their worst record in 47 years. His tenure was marked by feuds with players, run-ins with the media and bad relationships with the coaches.
On this date in 1964 the Red Sox acquired Dennis Bennett from the Phillies for Dick Stuart. In parts of 3 seasons with the Sox Bennett appeared in 63 Games, 42 Starts, going 12-13 with a 3.96 ERA. In July 1967 he was traded to the Mets, the Sox used his roster spot to recall Rookie Sparky Lyle.
November 29, 2025 at 11:28 AM
On this date in 1964 the Red Sox acquired Dennis Bennett from the Phillies for Dick Stuart. In parts of 3 seasons with the Sox Bennett appeared in 63 Games, 42 Starts, going 12-13 with a 3.96 ERA. In July 1967 he was traded to the Mets, the Sox used his roster spot to recall Rookie Sparky Lyle.
Happy 75th Birthday to the “Hit Man” Mike Easler, who the Red Sox acquired from the Pirates in Dec 1983 for John Tudor. In his 2 seasons with the Sox he hit .288, with 43 HR’s, 165 RBI’s, a .818 OPS and a 4.2 WAR. March 1986 he was traded to the Yankees in exchange for Don Baylor.
November 29, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Happy 75th Birthday to the “Hit Man” Mike Easler, who the Red Sox acquired from the Pirates in Dec 1983 for John Tudor. In his 2 seasons with the Sox he hit .288, with 43 HR’s, 165 RBI’s, a .818 OPS and a 4.2 WAR. March 1986 he was traded to the Yankees in exchange for Don Baylor.
Happy Heavenly Birthday to Dick McAuliffe who passed away at the age of 76 in 2016. The Red Sox acquired McAuliffe from the Tigers on Oct 23, 1973 in exchange for Ben Oglivie. He played the final 2 seasons of his 16 yr career with Boston in 1974 & 75, appearing in 17 Games, hitting .206 with 5 HR’s.
November 29, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Happy Heavenly Birthday to Dick McAuliffe who passed away at the age of 76 in 2016. The Red Sox acquired McAuliffe from the Tigers on Oct 23, 1973 in exchange for Ben Oglivie. He played the final 2 seasons of his 16 yr career with Boston in 1974 & 75, appearing in 17 Games, hitting .206 with 5 HR’s.
Jon Lester’s 2013 Topps Baseball Card. That season in 33 Starts Lester pitched 213.1 Innigs, going 15-8, with a 3.75 ERA and a 2.8 WAR. In the Postseason he made 5 starts going 4-1, with a 1.56 ERA.
November 29, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Jon Lester’s 2013 Topps Baseball Card. That season in 33 Starts Lester pitched 213.1 Innigs, going 15-8, with a 3.75 ERA and a 2.8 WAR. In the Postseason he made 5 starts going 4-1, with a 1.56 ERA.
Bill Campbell’s 1978 Hostess Baseball Card. That season after finishing 5th for the CYA in 1977 Campbell experienced arm problems and pitched in only 29 Games, going 7-5, with a 3.91 ERA and 4 Saves.
November 29, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Bill Campbell’s 1978 Hostess Baseball Card. That season after finishing 5th for the CYA in 1977 Campbell experienced arm problems and pitched in only 29 Games, going 7-5, with a 3.91 ERA and 4 Saves.
Rico Petrocelli’s 1974 Baseball Card. That season Petrocelli hit .267, with 15 HR’s, 76 RBI’s, a .757 OPS, a 110 OPS+ and a 2.2 WAR.
November 29, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Rico Petrocelli’s 1974 Baseball Card. That season Petrocelli hit .267, with 15 HR’s, 76 RBI’s, a .757 OPS, a 110 OPS+ and a 2.2 WAR.
Carl Yastrzemski‘s 1968 Topps Baseball Card. That season Yaz led the AL in Hitting .301, Walks 119, OBP .426, OPS .922, OPS+ 171 and WAR 10.5, while hitting 23 HR’s, with 74 RBI’s. He won his 3rd Batting Title, made his 5th AS Team and won his 4th Gold Glove.
November 29, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Carl Yastrzemski‘s 1968 Topps Baseball Card. That season Yaz led the AL in Hitting .301, Walks 119, OBP .426, OPS .922, OPS+ 171 and WAR 10.5, while hitting 23 HR’s, with 74 RBI’s. He won his 3rd Batting Title, made his 5th AS Team and won his 4th Gold Glove.
1976 Jim Rice Kelloggs 3-D Superstars Card. That season Rice in 153 Games hit .315 with 25HR’s, 85 RBI’s, a .797 OPS and a 2.4 WAR.
November 29, 2025 at 4:11 AM
1976 Jim Rice Kelloggs 3-D Superstars Card. That season Rice in 153 Games hit .315 with 25HR’s, 85 RBI’s, a .797 OPS and a 2.4 WAR.
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On this date in 1979 the Red Sox signed Free Agent Reliever Skip Lockwood to a contract after a successful 5 year run with the Mets. In 1980 he struggled with the Sox, in 24 Games he was 3-1, with a 5.32 ERA and 2 Saves. He was released the spring of 1981 and retired shortly afterwards.
November 28, 2025 at 3:54 AM
On this date in 1979 the Red Sox signed Free Agent Reliever Skip Lockwood to a contract after a successful 5 year run with the Mets. In 1980 he struggled with the Sox, in 24 Games he was 3-1, with a 5.32 ERA and 2 Saves. He was released the spring of 1981 and retired shortly afterwards.
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Eduardo Núñez holds the WS Trophy as the team travels back to Boston after winning the 2018 WS. That season Núñez hit .265, with 10 HR’s and a .677 OPS. In Game 1 of the WS he hit a Pinch Hit 3 run HR in his 1st WS At Bat ever, to give the Sox an 8-4 lead, which was the final score.
November 28, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Eduardo Núñez holds the WS Trophy as the team travels back to Boston after winning the 2018 WS. That season Núñez hit .265, with 10 HR’s and a .677 OPS. In Game 1 of the WS he hit a Pinch Hit 3 run HR in his 1st WS At Bat ever, to give the Sox an 8-4 lead, which was the final score.
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Dwight Evans 1982 Kelloggs 3-D Superstar Baseball Card. That season Evans played in all 162 Games, leading the AL with a .402 OBP, while hitting .292, with 32 HR’s, 98 RBI’s, 122 Runs, a .936 OPS and a 6.4 WAR. He won his 5th Gold Glove and finished 7th for MVP.
November 28, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Dwight Evans 1982 Kelloggs 3-D Superstar Baseball Card. That season Evans played in all 162 Games, leading the AL with a .402 OBP, while hitting .292, with 32 HR’s, 98 RBI’s, 122 Runs, a .936 OPS and a 6.4 WAR. He won his 5th Gold Glove and finished 7th for MVP.
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Daniel Bard’s 2010 Topps Baseball Card. Bard a 1st round draft pick by the Red Sox in 2006, appeared in 73 Games with the Red Sox in 2010, going 1-2, with a 1.93 ERA, 3 Saves, a 1.004 WHIP and a 3.1 WAR.
November 28, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Daniel Bard’s 2010 Topps Baseball Card. Bard a 1st round draft pick by the Red Sox in 2006, appeared in 73 Games with the Red Sox in 2010, going 1-2, with a 1.93 ERA, 3 Saves, a 1.004 WHIP and a 3.1 WAR.
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On this date in 1988 Rich Gedman becomes the highest paid Catcher in the American League after he signs a 1 yr $1.2 million dollar contract with the Red Sox. He spent parts of 11 seasons with the Sox, from 1980-1990, hitting .259 with 83 HR’s and a .723 OPS. He was a 2x AS.
November 28, 2025 at 12:21 PM
On this date in 1988 Rich Gedman becomes the highest paid Catcher in the American League after he signs a 1 yr $1.2 million dollar contract with the Red Sox. He spent parts of 11 seasons with the Sox, from 1980-1990, hitting .259 with 83 HR’s and a .723 OPS. He was a 2x AS.
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On this date in 1958 the Red Sox signed 19 yr old Carl Yastrzemski to a bonus of $100,000 after a brief stint at Notre Dame. Yaz spent 2 yrs in the minors and 23 yrs with Boston. He was an 18x AS and 7x GG Winner. Between 1967 and 1970 he had a 38.0 WAR, winning the MVP and Triple Crown in 1967.
November 28, 2025 at 12:11 PM
On this date in 1958 the Red Sox signed 19 yr old Carl Yastrzemski to a bonus of $100,000 after a brief stint at Notre Dame. Yaz spent 2 yrs in the minors and 23 yrs with Boston. He was an 18x AS and 7x GG Winner. Between 1967 and 1970 he had a 38.0 WAR, winning the MVP and Triple Crown in 1967.
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Reggie Smith’s 1971 Topps Baseball Card. That season Smith hit .283, with 30 HR’s, 96 RBI’s, a .840 OPS and a 5.6 WAR. He led the American League with 33 Doubles and 302 Total Bases.
November 28, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Reggie Smith’s 1971 Topps Baseball Card. That season Smith hit .283, with 30 HR’s, 96 RBI’s, a .840 OPS and a 5.6 WAR. He led the American League with 33 Doubles and 302 Total Bases.
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Happy 61st Birthday to John Burkett, who the Red Sox signed as a FA in December 2001. He Pitched 2 seasons for the Sox, Starting 59 Games, throwing 354.2 innings, with a record of 25-17 and a 4.85 ERA. He retired following the 2003 season after a 15 yr career.
November 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Happy 61st Birthday to John Burkett, who the Red Sox signed as a FA in December 2001. He Pitched 2 seasons for the Sox, Starting 59 Games, throwing 354.2 innings, with a record of 25-17 and a 4.85 ERA. He retired following the 2003 season after a 15 yr career.