http://www.mail.com/people/147810-mike-napoli.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/147810-mike-napoli.html http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2092324-middlebrooks-3-run-double-boston-win.html ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Boston Red Sox were down to their last strike when Will Middlebrooks made the most of a mistake. Middlebrooks had a three-run double off closer Fernando Rodney with two outs in the ninth inning that lifted the Red Sox past the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Thursday night. "He hung me a changeup and normally he buries that pitch, an... Fri, 17 May 2013 04:04:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2092324-middlebrooks-3-run-double-boston-win.html 2013-05-17T04:04:58Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2086250-rays-moore-beats-red-sox-al-leading-7th-win.html ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — As good as Matt Moore has been, the Tampa Bay Rays believe he can be even better. The 23-year-old lefty pitched six strong innings and beat the Boston Red Sox 5-3 Tuesday night to remain undefeated and claim a share of the major league lead in victories. "It's pretty incredible," manager Joe Maddon said after Moore (7-0) yielde... Wed, 15 May 2013 03:49:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2086250-rays-moore-beats-red-sox-al-leading-7th-win.html 2013-05-15T03:49:47Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2062360-holland-beltre-lead-rangers-red-sox-7-0.html ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Adrian Beltre cleared the bases this time, and the Texas Rangers got a big victory over the best team in the majors. Beltre broke out of an extended slump just as manager Ron Washington had predicted, with a three-run double among his four hits, backing eight scoreless innings by Derek Holland in a 7-0 win over the Boston Red Sox o... Sat, 04 May 2013 04:29:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2062360-holland-beltre-lead-rangers-red-sox-7-0.html 2013-05-04T04:29:31Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2033954-emotional-ceremony-red-sox-top-royals-4-3.html BOSTON (AP) — David Ortiz has been in the middle of some of Fenway Park's greatest moments. None of them seemed more important to "Big Papi" than his role in one Saturday afternoon. Ortiz helped the Red Sox honor the victims and the survivors of the Boston Marathon bombings then played in his first game since last summer, a 4-3 victory over the Kansas Cit... Sat, 20 Apr 2013 22:41:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2033954-emotional-ceremony-red-sox-top-royals-4-3.html 2013-04-20T22:41:09Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2024652-somber-red-sox-regroup-beat-indians-7-2.html CLEVELAND (AP) — They scrambled to put the jersey together, and then the Red Sox hung it proudly on the dugout wall. For nine innings, No. 617 with "Boston" above the numerals and "Strong" below them reminded the players of home — where they were needed, where they wanted to be. They were playing for much more than each other. ... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 03:54:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2024652-somber-red-sox-regroup-beat-indians-7-2.html 2013-04-17T03:54:38Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2021072-hour-red-sox-win-explosion-marathon.html BOSTON (AP) — The Red Sox and Rays were making their ways out of Fenway Park when two explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon were heard at the stadium. The Red Sox beat the Rays 3-2 on an RBI double by Mike Napoli in the ninth inning on Monday in Boston's traditional Patriots' Day morning game. The game began at 11:05 a.m. and ended at abo... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:58:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2021072-hour-red-sox-win-explosion-marathon.html 2013-04-15T22:58:06Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2019088-buchholz-no-hit-bid-ends-8th-sox-top-rays-5-0.html BOSTON (AP) — Clay Buchholz was a nervous 23-year-old rookie when he threw a no-hitter in his second major league start. He was more relaxed when he nearly did it again Sunday. "A lot more than the last time it happened," the 28-year-old right-hander said after not allowing a hit until Kelly Johnson's broken-bat single leading off the eighth inning of Bos... Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:03:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2019088-buchholz-no-hit-bid-ends-8th-sox-top-rays-5-0.html 2013-04-14T23:03:03Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2003982-middlebrooks-hits-3-homers-red-sox-rout-blue-jays.html TORONTO (AP) — Boston's Will Middlebrooks swung the bat so well Sunday, he even got an unwanted visit from a fan who came out of the stands to congratulate him. Middlebrooks hit three home runs, two off NL Cy Young Award winner R.A. Dickey, and the Red Sox routed the Toronto Blue Jays 13-0. "He had about 2,000 feet of homers," Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester s... Sun, 07 Apr 2013 22:13:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2003982-middlebrooks-hits-3-homers-red-sox-rout-blue-jays.html 2013-04-07T22:13:45Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2002876-making-1st-start-2011-lackey-hurt.html TORONTO (AP) — John Lackey grabbed at his arm in pain, fearful that another long rehab might lie ahead of him. For now, the Boston Red Sox are hoping that won't be necessary. Lackey left with a strained right biceps in his first start since September 2011, coming out in the fifth inning Saturday as the Red Sox lost to the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0. ... Sat, 06 Apr 2013 21:34:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2002876-making-1st-start-2011-lackey-hurt.html 2013-04-06T21:34:29Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1997116-red-sox-chill-yanks-2-0-time-1999.html NEW YORK (AP) — Back in the warmth of the clubhouse, Clay Buchholz took pride in how he chilled the New York Yankees' bats. For the first time since 1999, the Boston Red Sox are 2-0. For the first time since 1935, they began the season with two wins at the Yankees. "Definitely a big confidence booster," Buchholz said after Boston beat New York 7-4 on a co... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:18:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1997116-red-sox-chill-yanks-2-0-time-1999.html 2013-04-04T04:18:37Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1990180-play-ball-astros-strong-al-debut-beat-rangers.html HOUSTON (AP) — Many predicted the Houston Astros would be the worst team in the majors this season. On opening night, they certainly didn't look like it. Rick Ankiel and the Astros made an impressive debut in the American League, trouncing the Texas Rangers 8-2 Sunday night in the major league opener and giving Bo Porter a win in his first game as manager... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 07:55:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1990180-play-ball-astros-strong-al-debut-beat-rangers.html 2013-04-01T07:55:47Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1990072-astros-strong-al-debut-top-texas-mlb-opener.html HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros and their spiffy new uniforms looked like a perfect fit in the American League. Rick Ankiel and the Astros made an impressive debut in the AL, trouncing the Texas Rangers 8-2 Sunday night in the major league opener and giving Bo Porter a win in his first game as manager. "To come out with a win is perfect," Astros designa... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 04:29:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1990072-astros-strong-al-debut-top-texas-mlb-opener.html 2013-04-01T04:29:44Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1903918-rangers-berkman-calf-strain-issue.html SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Lance Berkman knows he's being watched with some trepidation while going through spring training with the Texas Rangers. "Kind of a house of cards deal with me," he said Wednesday. After all, he is 37 years old with a gray-speckled beard and coming off a season when he played only 32 games with St. Louis because of two operations on... Wed, 20 Feb 2013 22:39:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1903918-rangers-berkman-calf-strain-issue.html 2013-02-20T22:39:51Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1843636-martinez-returns-to-red-sox-assistant-to-gm.html BOSTON (AP) — Former Boston manager Terry Francona gave Pedro Martinez a big hug along with some advice to help him in his new job as a special assistant to the Red Sox general manager. "Now he's going to have to be on time," Francona needled his former pitcher on Thursday when the two were reunited at the annual dinner of the Boston chapter of the Baseba... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 01:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1843636-martinez-returns-to-red-sox-assistant-to-gm.html 2013-01-25T01:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1765310-red-sox-complete-victorinos-39m-3-year-deal.html BOSTON (AP) — Hawaiian Shane Victorino was so excited to arrive in Boston in the chill of December he ordered some New England clam chowder at dinner and sent a picture to his Twitter followers. That's when he got his first lesson. "It's CHOWDA, Shane!" Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury corrected him. "That was the first real message from Jacoby for ... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 21:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1765310-red-sox-complete-victorinos-39m-3-year-deal.html 2012-12-13T21:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1744576-red-sox-rev-up-with-victorino-giants-scutaro.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Shane Victorino bolted for Boston, Marco Scutaro stayed with San Francisco, and the Miami Marlins shed more payroll in a late-night trade. It was another busy day at baseball's winter meetings, where it's easy to tell which teams are making major changes (the Red Sox), which ones want to remain intact (the champion Giants) — and wh... Wed, 05 Dec 2012 08:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1744576-red-sox-rev-up-with-victorino-giants-scutaro.html 2012-12-05T08:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1743528-victorino-red-sox-agree-to-39-million-3-yr-deal.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The fast-moving Boston Red Sox made their second splashy move of the winter meetings, agreeing Tuesday to a $39 million, three-year contract with free-agent outfielder Shane Victorino. A day after giving Mike Napoli a $39 million, three-year deal, the Red Sox made Victorino their fourth free-agent addition of the offseason followin... Wed, 05 Dec 2012 02:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1743528-victorino-red-sox-agree-to-39-million-3-yr-deal.html 2012-12-05T02:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1741076-napoli-to-red-sox-loney-to-rays-a-rod.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Boston Red Sox began to play catch-up by getting All-Star catcher Mike Napoli, Tampa Bay took a chance on James Loney and the New York Yankees prepared for more time minus Alex Rodriguez during a brisk Monday at baseball's winter meetings. Soon after the Hall of Fame welcomed three new members from long ago, teams got busy. The... Tue, 04 Dec 2012 01:34:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1741076-napoli-to-red-sox-loney-to-rays-a-rod.html 2012-12-04T01:34:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1740344-ap-source-napoli-boston-strike-39m-3-year-deal.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Adding offense following a disappointing season, the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $39 million, three-year contract with catcher Mike Napoli, a person familiar with the deal said. The agreement is subject to Napoli passing a physical, which will take place later this week, the person said Monday. The person spoke on condition of ... Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1740344-ap-source-napoli-boston-strike-39m-3-year-deal.html 2012-12-04T00:32:00Z