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Originally the Boston Americans, founded in 1901, the Red Sox won the first World Series in 1903. Playing its games from 1912 to the present at tiny and quirky Fenway Park, with its 37-foot high wall in left field called "The Green Monster" and other unique features, the Red Sox are woven deeply into the fabric of New England, the capital of a fandom referred to as "Red Sox Nation," because of its widespread reach. From 1978-2003, the Red Sox's decades-long inability to win the World Series -- often at the hands of the New York Yankees, often in improbable and heartbreaking ways -- became the primary identity of the franchise, summed up as "The Curse of the Bambino," a reference to the sale...
Originally the Boston Americans, founded in 1901, the Red Sox won the first World Series in 1903. Playing its games from 1912 to the present at tiny and quirky Fenway Park, with its 37-foot high wall in left field called "The Green Monster" and other unique features, the Red Sox are woven deeply into the fabric of New England, the capital of a fandom referred to as "Red Sox Nation," because of its widespread reach. From 1978-2003, the Red Sox's decades-long inability to win the World Series -- often at the hands of the New York Yankees, often in improbable and heartbreaking ways -- became the primary identity of the franchise, summed up as "The Curse of the Bambino," a reference to the sale of Babe Ruth to the New York club. But the fortunes of the franchise changed in stunning fashion in 2004. Again facing the Yankees in the ALCS, the Red Sox lost the first three games, losing Game 3 at Fenway 19-8. But in the ninth inning of Game 4, Dave Roberts stole second base off closer Mariano Rivera, then scored the tying run. David Ortiz got the first of two straight walk-off hits in the 12th inning with a two-run homer. He repeated the feat later that same day in Game 5 with a single in the 14th inning. In Game 6, Curt Schilling pitched with a sutured right ankle, blood oozing through his sock, but earned the victory, forcing a Game 7 that the Red Sox won easily. It was the first time in baseball history a team won a series after trailing 0-3. The Red Sox then swept St. Louis in the World Series, its first title in 86 years. The Red Sox would win again in 2007, recovering from a 3-1 deficit to Cleveland in the ALCS, then sweeping Colorado for the title.
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'Prince' Joe Henry of Negro Leagues dies at 80
Family, friends and baseball fans are mourning the death of former Negro Leagues player "Prince" Joe Henry, known for his skills at entertaining crowds. A funeral service was scheduled Thursday at the Lovejoy Civic Center in Brooklyn, followed by burial...Tags: Baseball, Death and Dying
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Former Detroit Negro League player Henry dies
Associated Press WriterFamily, friends and baseball fans on Thursday mourned the death of former Negro Leagues player "Prince" Joe Henry, known for his skills at entertaining crowds while he was a player. Henry was to be buried Thursday at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery...Tags: Minority Groups, National or Ethnic Minorities, Baseball, Death and Dying
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AP source: Smoltz agrees to deal with Boston
AP Sports WriterAfter more than two decades with the Braves, John Smoltz appears likely to finish his stellar career wearing a different uniform. In a stunning end to one of baseball's longest runs, Smoltz reached preliminary agreement on a contract with the Boston Red...Tags: Jon Lester, A.J. Burnett, Atlanta Braves, Basketball, Therapies
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Smoltz, Red Sox Reach Deal
Associated PressAfter more than two decades with the Atlanta Braves, John Smoltz is likely to finish his stellar career wearing a different uniform. In a stunning end to one of baseball's longest runs, Smoltz reached preliminary agreement on a contract with the Red...Tags: A.J. Burnett, Atlanta Braves, Tampa Bay Rays, Major League Baseball, Cy Young
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Red Sox, Smoltz reach preliminary agreement
The Associated PressAfter more than two decades with the Atlanta Braves, John Smoltz is ready to finish his stellar career wearing a different uniform. In a stunning end to one of baseball's longest runs, Smoltz reached a preliminary agreement Thursday on a $5.5 million,...Tags: Atlanta Braves, Baseball, Major League Baseball, Contracts
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Person familiar with negotiations: Smoltz agrees to $5.5 million deal with Boston Red Sox
AP Sports WriterATLANTA (AP) — After more than two decades with the Atlanta Braves, John Smoltz is ready to finish his stellar career wearing a different uniform. In a stunning end to one of baseball's longest runs, Smoltz reached a preliminary agreement Thursday...Tags: Jon Lester, A.J. Burnett, Atlanta Braves, Basketball, Therapies
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Red Sox Close To Adding Baldelli
The Red Sox are close to signing free agent outfielder Rocco Baldelli, ESPN reported Wednesday. The move is expected to be announced tonight at the Boston Baseball Writers Dinner, where Baldelli will be honored with the Tony Conigliaro Award. Baldelli,...Tags: Tampa Bay Rays, Jason Giambi, Therapies, Major League Baseball, Soccer
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Hartford's Favorite Player, Mayor Mike Touched Them All
Mayor Mike loved Hartford more than anything, but he loved sports next. He was a Yankee fanatic. He was a UConn season ticket holder. In his obituary, an abridged version of a life that should have been allowed to flow forever, it said Mike Peters cried...Tags: University of Connecticut Football, Mickey Mantle, Major League Baseball, Regional Authority, Minor League Baseball
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Final 3 bidders for Chicago Cubs
Tribune reporterAnd then there were three. The sale of the Chicago Cubs has come down to three finalists, nearly two years after the team's owner, Tribune Co., put the storied franchise and Wrigley Field on the market. Originally there were 10 interested parties....Tags: Rahm Emanuel , Tribune Co., Property, Major League Baseball, Colleges and Universities
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On Roberts, hope but no progress
As spring training approaches, the Orioles and Brian Roberts have moved no closer to a contract extension, but the second baseman's agent believes there is still a chance.
"We certainly haven't made any progress recently, but neither side has closed...Tags: Ivan Rodriguez, Major League Baseball, Bars and Clubs, American League, Dining and Drinking
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O's, Roberts no closer on extension
As spring training approaches, the Orioles and Brian Roberts have moved no closer to a contract extension, but the second baseman's agent believes there is still a chance.
"We certainly haven't made any progress recently, but neither side has closed...Tags: Ivan Rodriguez, Major League Baseball, Bars and Clubs, American League, Dining and Drinking
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Dodgers are playing the Manny Ramirez game perfectly
We knew it would be a tightrope.
We had no idea it would stretch into January.
We knew the Dodgers had the money and the attitude.
We had no idea they had the stomach.
They do. It has served them well. The Dodgers have found the perfect balance in...Tags: Hiroki Kuroda, San Diego Padres, Andruw Jones, Rafael Furcal, Major League Baseball
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