Boston Red Sox

Joel Hanrahan (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Sims: Breaking Down Joel Hanrahan’s Torn Flexor Tendon

Thirty-one-year-old closer Joel Hanrahan has had a rough start to his tenure with the Red Sox after being acquired from the Pirates in the offseason. Now we know why.

2013/05/13

2013 Celtics (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) and 2004 Red Sox (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Giglio: Knicks-Celtics Series Is Far From 2004 Yankees-Red Sox ALCS

Outside of the cities that the respective teams represent, there is little that connects the 2004 Yankees and Red Sox to the 2013 Knicks and Celtics.

2013/05/03

Jonny Gomes pays tribute to Boston victims on bat (credit: Twitter/@middlebrooks)

Red Sox OF Jonny Gomes Honors Boston Victims On Bats

The Red Sox did very little at the plate in the opener of a split doubleheader Sunday. Jonny Gomes certainly did something a lot more in his first two at-bats.

2013/04/22

Fenway Park (credit: Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Red Sox, Bruins Postpone Games As Authorities Search For Marathon Bombing Suspect

The Red Sox and Bruins postponed their games on Friday while authorities searched for a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings and officials warned nearly 1 million people to stay indoors.

2013/04/19

A marquee at Yankee Stadium supports the victims of the bombings at the Boston Marathon before the game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the New York Yankees on April 16, 2013. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Sweeny: Yankees-Red Sox Rivalry Takes Back Seat To Grace After Boston Bombings

It was hard to miss the signs that something bad had occurred. Flags were lowered to half-staff and there was a noticeable police presence at Yankee Stadium.

2013/04/17

Joba Chamberlain during Tuesday's moment of silence (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images), Yankees pay tribute to Boston on the scoreboard during "Sweet Caroline" (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Neil Diamond Thanks Yankees For ‘Sweet Caroline’ Boston Tribute

The Yankees honored Boston, home of their longtime rivals, by playing the Diamond hit over the public-address system after the third inning against Arizona.

2013/04/17

Yankees stand united with Boston (NY Yankees Facebook)

Yankees Play ‘Sweet Caroline,’ Hold Moment Of Silence In Honor Of Boston

In the wake of the unspeakable Boston Marathon bombings, the Yankees paid tribute to the city of Boston when they hosted the Diamondbacks in the Bronx Tuesday night.

2013/04/16

Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte lets one go against the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on April 4, 2013. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Pettitte, Rivera Remind Bronx Faithful Of What Yankees Once Were

Following two straight duds to start the season, the banged-up New York Yankees finally looked like themselves Thursday night.

2013/04/05

Hiroki Kuroda walks off the field with head trainer Steve Donohue. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Yankees’ Kuroda Injures Finger; ‘Tough To Tell’ If He’ll Make Next Start

Hiroki Kuroda raised his pitching hand to block Shane Victorino’s line drive. Four batters later, Kuroda was out of the game. Another injury for the Yankees. And another loss, too.

2013/04/04

The Yankees’ Eduardo Nunez, left, tries to catch Boston’s Shane stealing on April 3, 2013 at Yankee Stadium. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Ice Cold Yankees Whipped By Red Sox On Blustery Night In The Bronx

Back in the warmth of the clubhouse, Clay Buchholz took pride in how he chilled the 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.

2013/04/03

Newtown ribbon on Yankees jersey (credit: Twitter/@YankeesPR)

Yankees Honor Newtown Community, Victims On Opening Day

On Monday, the Yankees will honor the town of Newtown, Conn., and the victims who were tragically killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

2013/04/01

Yankees Open 2013 Season Against Division-Rival Red Sox

Fans may have needed to consult their programs when the defending AL East champions took the field against the revamped Boston Red Sox for the 111th Opening Day in franchise history Monday.

2013/04/01

David Wright (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images), CC Sabathia (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Palladino: For Mets And Yankees Fans, Opening Day All About Optimism

The hard realities of age, injuries, and talent levels can wait. Today, just knowing that baseball season has begun should suffice. In other words, don’t worry. Be happy.

2013/04/01