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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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The Times' major league baseball rankings
With a nod to the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, Sunday's Indianapolis 500, Times staff writer Kevin Baxter offers a speedy look at Major League Baseball. (Statistics through Friday's game. Last week's rankings in parentheses): RUNNING IN CLEAN AIR 1....
Tags: American League West, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Toronto Blue Jays, Milwaukee Brewers
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Fantasy baseball world: Third basemen to watch
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Angels' Robert Coello keeps hitters guessing with hybrid pitch
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It's a forkball. No, it's a knuckleball. Like the old Certs breath mint commercial, Angels reliever Robert Coello's signature delivery is two, two, two pitches in one, and the right-hander has used it to carve a bullpen role...
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Yankees' Mark Teixeira close to return
New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira expects to play in his first game since hurting his right wrist in early March, suiting up for a minor league game with double-A Trenton on Wednesday. Teixeira, who injured the wrist while preparing with...
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Don Mattingly is worth saving, but who among Dodgers can do it?
From the moment Don Mattingly made his Dodgers managerial debut in the spring of 2011, he has made it his mission to protect his players. He shielded them from the distractions of the end of the Frank McCourt era, allowing the talents of Matt Kemp and...
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Rangers part ways with pitcher Derek Lowe
The Texas Rangers designated right-hander Derek Lowe for assignment Monday, clearing the way for Josh Lindblom to make his first major league start against Oakland. Lowe won a big league roster spot in spring training after signing a minor league...
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Angels getting little bang for their buck ... again
The Arte of the deal. The Angels dipped into owner Arte Moreno’s thick wallet during the off-season. Outfielder Josh Hamilton is on the books for five years, $125 million. So far, the Angels are in the red, going 15-25 through 40 games. It...
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The 10 greatest Angels of all time, No. 10: Frank Tanana
We recently asked you to list your choices for the 10 greatest Angels of all time. We received 993 ballots. Each weekday at 11 a.m. PDT, a new person will be listed as we count down all 10. Remember, any Angel was eligible, including managers, owners,...
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Jorge De La Rosa misses no-hitter but Rockies end futility
Colorado's Jorge De La Rosa held the Cardinals hitless into the seventh inning and Troy Tulowitzki's three-run homer ended the Rockies' scoreless streak at 28 innings Sunday in an 8-2 victory at St. Louis. The Cardinals had beaten the Rockies 3-0 in...
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Red Sox closer Joel Hanrahan to have arm surgery
Boston Red Sox closer Joel Hanrahan needs season-ending surgery on his right forearm, which will require a recovery time of six to nine months. Hanrahan, 31, said Saturday he probably will have the surgery next week. "I'm going to have to get surgery to...
Tags: Sports, Jayson Werth, Adam Wainwright, Washington Nationals, Milwaukee Brewers
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Dodgers and Marlins have many ties that bind them in history
The Miami Marlins and the Dodgers are inextricably linked through history and trades: • On April 5, 1993, in their first game, the then-Florida Marlins defeated the Dodgers, 6-3. Former Dodgers knuckleballer Charlie Hough earned the victory; Orel...
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Pirates' Francisco Liriano to make season debut Saturday
Francisco Liriano will come off the disabled list and make his Pittsburgh Pirates debut Saturday against the New York Mets. The left-hander has been sidelined all season while recovering from a broken right arm. Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle says the...
Tags: Sports, Clint Hurdle, Geovany Soto, Chicago Cubs, Piracy
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