Jonny Gomes

Jonny Gomes honors Boston Marathon victims with names on his bat

2013-04-22 10:50:00

Red Sox outfielder Jonny Gomes honored the victims killed in the Boston Marathon bombings as well as the slain MIT police officer this weekend by having their names etched on his bat. Teammate Will Middlebrooks sent out an Instagram photo on Twitter....

Gillaspie returns to Sox's lineup, Axelrod to pitch Sunday

2013-05-22 13:10:00

Left-handed hitting third baseman Conor Gillaspie returns to the Chicago White Sox's lineup Wednesday night against Boston. The Sox will try to complete their first series sweep of the season against Clay Buchholz, who is 6-0 with a 1.78 ERA. Also,...

Sox stick with winning lineup

2013-05-21 13:01:00

The Chicago White Sox will try to clinch their first home series win Tuesday since they took two of three from Seattle on April 5-7. Tuesday night's lineup against Boston left-hander Felix Doubront includes No. 3 hitter Alex Rios, who has a 15-game...

Chances upcoming for Johnny Gomes

2013-05-19 05:04:02

When Jonny Gomes signed a two-year deal with the Red Sox, he was advertised as a hard-nosed player. A good chemistry guy not known for his glove, but adequate on defense. Someone who could get on base more than the average player, hit more than his...

Jacoby Ellsbury struggling

2013-05-18 04:44:02

All along, the assumption was that the anticipation of free agency after this season would inspire Jacoby Ellsbury to once again reach MVP-caliber heights. But take it from two of Ellsbury's Red Sox teammates: It isn't so simple. A year ago, Shane...

Dustin Pedroia drives Red Sox past Twins

2013-05-18 04:44:02

For the past eight years, Jonny Gomes has watched Dustin Pedroia, first as a division rival and now as a teammate. And the more Gomes thinks about it, the more he realizes that he never has seen the Red Sox' best player have a bad game. "No, I haven't,"...

Twins fall to Red Sox in 10 innings

2013-05-18 00:00:00

MINNEAPOLIS _ The decisive play in the Twins' 3-2 loss Friday night wasn't a play at all. That's what frustrates Ron Gardenhire. "I would have liked to see (Aaron) Hicks come up clean and have a shot to throw (Dustin Pedroia) out," the Twins manager...

Twins' best-laid plans go awry as Red Sox win in 10

2013-05-18 01:04:02

Having already turned three double plays, the Twins desperately needed one at this point, with the score tied and Boston menacing late Friday night at Target Field. The Red Sox bunted two runners into scoring position against reliever Josh Roenicke in...

John Farrell a true believer

2013-05-16 00:00:00

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Among the more damning indictments of John Farrell's tenure in Toronto came during spring training, when Blue Jays center fielder Colby Rasmus accused his former manager of overreacting whenever times got tough. "It was like...

Johnny Gomes: Ray of hope after Devilish start

2013-05-14 03:24:03

Jonny Gomes has a ready-made insult for anyone lacking in a baseball sense -- "He's a Devil Ray." The opposite of a Devil Ray, however, is a Ray, and Gomes would know, because he's been both. As the Red Sox prepare to visit Tropicana Field tonight for...

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Gil LeBreton column

2013-05-13 00:00:00

The last time that the Texas Rangers saw the Oakland Athletics, the two division rivals were passing each other like cruise ships in the night. It was the final week of the 2012 regular season, and the A's were wearing party hats and seemed to be...

Mis-happ hits home with Florie

2013-05-12 00:00:00

The gruesome line drive off the head of Blue Jays pitcher J.A. Happ last week was an unneeded reminder of the scary vulnerability of a pitcher on a baseball diamond. While hitters are well protected by a batting helmet and a wide assortment of pads, the...

The Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia is congratulated after scoring behind Jonny Gomes on a single by David Ortiz in the first inning.

2013-05-22 00:00:00

Jonny Gomes has reportedly agreed on a two-year deal with the Boston Red Sox. The Orioles had interest in the former Oakland OF-DH, but they didn't seem willing to offer a multi-year contract.

2012-11-21 00:00:00

It has become clear that the Orioles will head to Nashville with a middle-of-the-order power bat atop their wish list. That s not to say they will return with a basher in hand. Duquette has shown he s a shrewd deal-maker, so he won t be forced into a signing or trade if he s not comfortable.

2012-10-12 00:00:00