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Visitor’s pass for Damon
by Nate Taylor, Globe Correspondent
31 Jul 2010 at 2:42am
Johnny Damon stood in front of his locker inside the visitor’s clubhouse at Fenway Park searching for the right words. He knew what it meant to be a visitor who was hated by most Red Sox fans, but he also knew the circumstances this time were different.

Lowell awaits word on next assignment
by Amalie Benjamin, Globe Staff
31 Jul 2010 at 2:40am
With his five-game rehab assignment behind him, Mike Lowell once again occupied a place in the Red Sox clubhouse. He did not, however, occupy a place on the roster.

Red Sox don’t have enough
by Amalie Benjamin, Globe Staff
31 Jul 2010 at 2:25am
Mike Cameron pulled up a chair in front of his locker, and sat down heavily. His left leg was encased in ice, held by an ace bandage. His abdomen was covered in ice, giving him a slightly bloated look as he sat, looking expectantly at the media.

Peralta hits 2 HRs in Detroit debut, a 6-5 win
by Howard Ulman, AP Sports Writer
31 Jul 2010 at 12:38am
Jhonny Peralta's debut with Detroit was powerful enough to withstand a late grand slam by David Ortiz.

Little Sox chatter as trade deadline approaches
by Peter Abraham and Nick Cafardo, Globe Staff
30 Jul 2010 at 12:00am
There are times when the trade deadline is critical to the Red Sox . When disgruntled Manny Ramirez was shipped to the Dodgers in 2008, the complicated negotiations between three teams were completed with minutes to spare.

Ellsbury is ‘on right track’
by Dawn Klemish, Globe Correspondent
30 Jul 2010 at 12:00am
On a dusty back diamond in front of exactly six fans, Red Sox outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury played surrounded by teammates whose names few people recognize.

Lowell ready to be activated
by Peter Abraham, Globe Staff
30 Jul 2010 at 12:00am
Mike Lowell’s rehabilitation assignment with Triple A Pawtucket has come to an end. He was not with the team for its game in Toledo, Ohio, last night.

His prospects are good
by Amalie Benjamin, Globe Staff
30 Jul 2010 at 12:00am
If the Red Sox organization would like to see its top prospects struggle for a period of their minor league apprenticeship, then June was a good month for Double A first baseman Anthony Rizzo . If the organization would like to see those prospects learn from those struggles and respond, then July has been an even better month for Rizzo.

Heaven sent
by Peter Abraham, Globe Staff
29 Jul 2010 at 12:00am
A quick glance at the schedule was cause for immediate concern. The Red Sox would play 10 games in 10 days on the West Coast.

Sky-high after this victory
by Dan Shaughnessy, Globe Columnist
29 Jul 2010 at 12:00am
I’m in. I believe. I just saw Marco Scutaro hit a grand slam to complete a three-game Red Sox sweep of the Angels. The Sox look like they are ready for a big stretch run.

Beckett left rest to Scutaro
by Peter Abraham, Globe Staff
29 Jul 2010 at 12:00am
Josh Beckett had retired to the air-conditioned comfort of the clubhouse, an easy chair, and a bottle of Gatorade by the time his teammates came to bat in the eighth inning yesterday.

Cape’s West stars the best
by Ally Mielnicki, Globe Correspondent
29 Jul 2010 at 12:00am
For the second consecutive year, Fenway Park last night hosted the Cape Cod League All-Star Game, featuring some of the best amateur and collegiate players in the country.

Red Sox sweep Angels on Scutaro's 8th-inning slam
by Greg Beacham, AP Sports Writer
28 Jul 2010 at 1:20am
Marco Scutaro hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the eighth inning, and the Boston Red Sox wrapped up a 10-game West Coast road trip with a 7-3 victory over the slumping Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, sweeping the three-game series.

Sox ailing on airwaves, too
by D.C. Denison and Alexandria McMahon, Globe Staff | Globe Correspondent
28 Jul 2010 at 1:19am
A lackluster season is taking its toll on the Boston Red Sox — on and off the field.

Lackey return stellar
by Peter Abraham, Globe Staff
28 Jul 2010 at 12:00am
John Lackey arrived at Angel Stadium four hours before the first pitch was thrown last night, headphones wedged into his ears and a look of grim determination on his face.

No good reason for no-nos
by Dan Shaughnessy, Globe Columnist
28 Jul 2010 at 12:00am
Welcome to the No-Hit Zone of Major League Baseball, 2010. Must be the season of the pitch.