Clearing the Bases

Before Tuesday's game, Jon Lester walked out of the training room in the Red Sox clubhouse and took a left turn to his locker, when he nealry banged into a couple of chairs (the extra chairs are fo

With the Angels' 5-2 win over Texas, the Red Sox have reached the playoffs.

Josh Beckett, who was scratched from his Monday start because of back spasms, is feeling better and will make his next start, Saturday, manager Terry Francona said.

Before we talk about the Sox playing past Sunday, did you notice the four former Sea Dogs on the mound Monday night? One was at Hadlock most of 2009, two others were here in '08.

The Boston Red Sox could clinch a wild card spot tonight, but it will not be after a possible Boston win.

With the Red Sox magic number still at 3, it means that Boston will not clinch a playoff spot until it is at Fenway Park, Not a bad thing.

Ten games to go, and the Boston Red Sox could have a playoff spot wrapped up this weekend.

The term "must-win" game is usually not accurate, and used too often.

Was working on a story about the Red Sox possible post-season roster, and reliever Manny Delcarmen seemed a given.

But you have to wonder.

The Red Sox face Kansas City (and old friend Lenny DiNardo) tonight, while the Yankees are in Anaheim, and the Rangers are in Oakland.