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Jim Rice Whines About the Yankees

By Andrew JohnsonJan 19th 2009 – 4:00PM

For better or worse, this is Jim Rice's moment in the sun. The former Red Sox outfielder was elected to the Hall of Fame in his final try last week, and now everyone wants to hear what he has to say about anything and everything, no matter how misguided it is.Enter intrepid Newsday reporter David Lennon, who asked Rice...

Playoff Pulse: Phillies Rolling Toward Title; Rays and Umpiring Crew Floundering

By Andrew JohnsonOct 27th 2008 – 4:30AM

In the Playoff Pulse series, our MLB editor takes on a hot October topic.On the precipice of their first World Series title in 28 years, the Phillies deserve a world of credit for the way they have executed in October. They have played to their strengths all month long, and as it turns out, those strengths are enough to...

Boston Herald Isn't Doing John Tomase Any Favors by Keeping Him on the Pats Beat

By Ryan WilsonMay 20th 2008 – 1:07PM

Yesterday I wrote that the Boston Herald's John Tomase's apology didn't resonate with Patriots fans, and even though the paper has disabled comments for Tomase's online columns, readers are using any comments sections as an opportunity to rip the poor guy. I half-jokingly suggested Tomase might be less likely to have a...

Bill Buckner Throws Out First Pitch for Red Sox

By Matt WatsonApr 8th 2008 – 3:55PM

Following in the footsteps of Moises Alou finally letting Steve Bartman off the hook, the Red Sox have decided to embrace a former goat of their own by inviting Bill Buckner to throw out the first pitch today, which is all the more symbolic considering the Red Sox received their 2007 World Series rings before the...

BillBuckner News From the Web

  • 05/11/12 Boise Hawks to hold Fan Fest today, announce promos Source: Idaho Press-Tribune - Nampa ID The Boise Hawks will hold their annual Fan Fest today, beginning at 5 p.m. at Memorial Stadium in Boise.
  • 05/05/12 Alvarez, Bautista lead Blue Jays in another shutout Source: CBC.ca Taylor Green working his way back to the big leagues Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Taylor Green of Comox, B.C., will be digging in a little deeper at the plate after learning on Thursday that the team, after cutting him late in spring training, looked elsewhere while seeking a replacement for injured first baseman Mat Gamel, writes CBCSports.ca senior writer Doug Harrison. more » Bill Buckner ball sells at auction for $418K US The baseball that rolled through the legs of Boston Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner in the 1986 World Series was sold at auction Friday for $418,250 US. more » MLB Power Rankings: Closer Rodney rockets Rays to No. 1 Every year, the Rays come up with a new closer who steals the spotlight.
  • 05/03/12 Buckner ball up for auction in Dallas Source: NBC - WREX TV 13 - Rockford IL The baseball made famous when it rolled through Boston Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner's legs in the 1986 World Series is being sold.
  • 04/30/12 Bill Bucker Speaking Engagements and Memorabilia Still... Source: PRWeb Boston, MA (PRWEB) April 30, 2012 The legendary fielding play lives on as the famous Buckner ball has surfaced and is being auctioned for over $100,000 this week.
  • 04/28/12 The Score Hears: Buckner ball up for grabs Source: New York Daily News - New York NY The Red Sox were just one strike away from their first World Series victory in 68 years when a lazy ground ball hit by the Mets' Mookie Wilson rolled through first baseman Bill Buckner 's legs.

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