By Ian Browne A day after an agonizing loss, one that perhaps could have been prevented if home-plate umpire Jerry Meals had made the correct call on Daniel Nava, Red Sox manager John Farrell was matter of fact in his belief that expanded instant replay could be very beneficial for the game. …read more
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By Jason Mastrodonato Jon Lester, who was supposed to start Sunday night’s series finale against the Yankees, was scratched with “general wear and tear,” according to manager John Farrell. …read more
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By Gordon Edes Red Sox reliever Andrew Bailey was placed on the 15-day disabled list with what manager John Farrell termed as “significant damage” to his right shoulder, and the pitcher is weighing undergoing what would be season-ending surgery. …read more
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By Gordon Edes Any optimism that Clay Buchholz would be returning to the mound soon faded Thursday as Red Sox manager John Farrell announced that due to lingering soreness that resurfaced on the team’s West Coast trip, his scheduled bullpen session was scratched. …read more
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By Jason Mastrodonato Joel Hanrahan has been dealing with right hamstring soreness since April 3, and Red Sox manager John Farrell said it played a role in Hanrahan’s early exit from Saturday’s game after throwing just 12 pitches in the ninth inning of a 2-1 win over the Rays.
By Jason Mastrodonato When it comes to overall productivity at the plate, outfielder Daniel Nava may be the best on the Red Sox right now. Against lefties, against righties, manager John Farrell wants the switch-hitting Nava in the lineup.
By Ian Browne and Jason Mastrodonato The Red Sox don’t have a recovery schedule lined up for John Lackey just yet, but manager John Farrell indicated there’s at least a chance the righty can avoid going on the disabled list. …read more
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By Associated Press Jon Lester and the Boston Red Sox got off to a quick start after a dreadful 2012 season, giving new manager John Farrell an 8-2 win over the barely recognizable New York Yankees on opening day Monday. …read more
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By Paul Hagen Because of shortstop Stephen Drew‘s concussion and David Ortiz‘s heel problems, the Red Sox weren’t able to field their full lineup once all spring. So, as the Grapefruit League season ended with a 4-2 win over the Twins on Saturday at JetBlue Park, new manager John Farrell conceded he still isn’t sure exactly what he’s got. …read more
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By Ian Browne After weeks of speculation, manager John Farrell made it official on Wednesday morning. Jon Lester will be Boston’s first pitcher out of the gate for the third consecutive season. …read more
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By Ian Browne Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury was predictably sore Monday, a day after leaving the game with a jammed right heel. However, this injury is not expected to linger and manager John Farrell expressed hope that Ellsbury will be right back in the leadoff spot on Wednesday against the Marlins. …read more
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By Evan Drellich Red Sox manager John Farrell did not take Sunday morning as an opportunity to name his April 1 starter with two weeks left in camp. …read more
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By Ian Browne Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz had a designed day of rest on Wednesday, according to manager John Farrell. …read more
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It is only two Grapefruit League starts, but Red Sox manager John Farrell already sees signs that ace Jon Lester is positioning himself for a bounce-back season. …read more
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By Gregor Chisholm The answers were eerily similar, but the scene was barely recognizable when John Farrell faced a series of questions from the Toronto media on Monday afternoon. …read more
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By Ian Browne Red Sox reliever Alfredo Aceves lobbed the vast majority of his throws during live batting practice Sunday, to the obvious annoyance of manager John Farrell. …read more
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Shane Victorino is the only Red Sox position player who is playing in the World Baseball Classic. Because he’s a newcomer to the team, manager John Farrell will try to get the right fielder as many reps as possible alongside center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury in the early weeks of camp. …read more
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Throughout their history, the Red Sox have never been known much for their speed, but under new manager John Farrell, Boston should, at the very least, be one of the most aggressive baserunning teams in the American League. …read more
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By John Barone The World Baseball Classic isn’t doing John Farrell any favors in his first season as Red Sox manager.
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By Ian Browne While the Red Sox certainly hope to have Mike Napoli in the middle of their batting order and playing first base by the time camp opens, there are no guarantees until a contract is actually signed. However, manager John Farrell isn’t fretting over the situation.
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