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Will Middlebrooks is considered day-to-day with lower back spasms.

Ryan Dempster was pulled after giving up four runs in three innings Thursday against the Indians.

Will Middlebrooks left Thursday’s game against the Indians after the fourth inning with lower back spasms.

Shane Victorino (hamstring) did sprints and other drills prior to Thursday’s game.

Shane Victorino (hamstring) is not in Thursday’s lineup.

David Ross (concussion) will begin a rehab assignment Thursday with Double-A Portland.

Red Sox GM Ben Cherington confirmed Thursday that he has not engaged in long-term talks with Jacoby Ellsbury.

Clay Buchholz moved to 7-0 on Wednesday after holding the White Sox to one run over seven innings.

David Ross (concussion) is hopeful to begin a minor league rehab assignment Thursday with Double-A Portland.

Red Sox manager John Farrell said on WEEI in Boston that Shane Victorino (hamstring) is out of the lineup again Wednesday.

Rob Bradford of WEEI.com was told by a major league source that the Red Sox and Jacoby Ellsbury have not discussed a contract extension.

Andrew Miller is proving his 2012 breakout was no fluke, posting a 3.86 ERA and 24/8 K/BB rate over 20 appearances.

Felix Doubront allowed two runs over six innings but took the loss Tuesday as the White Sox topped the Red Sox.

Red Sox manager John Farrell said he has considered moving Jacoby Ellsbury out of the leadoff spot.

Shane Victorino (hamstring) is not in the Red Sox’ lineup Tuesday.

Jon Lester yielded six runs — five earned — in six innings Monday against the White Sox to take his first loss of the season.

Jarrod Saltalamacchia went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer Friday against the White Sox.

Shane Victorino (hamstring) is considered day-to-day.

Shane Victorino left Monday’s game against the White Sox in the sixth inning with left hamstring tightness.

David Ross (concussion) has been cleared to resume throwing and hitting off a tee.

Red Sox manager John Farrell does not want to use Andrew Bailey on back-to-back days for now.

Stephen Drew (back) has returned to the starting lineup for the Red Sox on Monday.

Red Sox activated RHP Andrew Bailey from the 15-day disabled list.

David Ross (concussion) has reported improvement and could begin working out soon.

Jacoby Ellsbury is not in the Red Sox’ lineup Sunday.

Shane Victorino (back) is back in the Red Sox’ lineup Sunday.

Stephen Drew (back) is sitting out for the second straight game Sunday.

Craig Breslow picked up his first win of the season by tossing 1 2/3 scoreless relief innings against the Twins Saturday.

David Ortiz was 3-for-4 with two homers and six RBI in Boston’s 12-5 rout of the Twins on Saturday.

Ryan Dempster allowed five earned runs over 4 2/3 innings but the Red Sox beat the Twins on Saturday.

Stephen Drew (back) is not in Saturday’s lineup.

Shane Victorino (back) is not in Saturday’s lineup against the Twins.

Koji Uehara notched his first save of the season in Friday’s 3-2 win over the Twins in 10 innings.

Clay Buchholz yielded two runs in seven innings Friday in a no-decision against the Twins.

David Ortiz went 3-for-4 with an RBI single Friday against the Twins.

Joel Hanrahan was upbeat after undergoing successful surgery to repair a torn right flexor tendon, as well as Tommy John surgery on Thursday and is anxious to…

Mike Napoli is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Twins.

Shane Victorino (back) is not in Friday’s lineup against the Twins.

David Ross is still experiencing concussion symptoms and is likely to be re-examined Monday in Boston.

Mike Napoli went 0-for-3 with a walk and three strikeouts in Thursday’s win against the Rays.

Will Middlebrooks delivered a three-run double with two outs in the ninth to lead the Red Sox past the Rays 4-3 on Thursday.

Making his first start in 13 days, Felix Doubront pitched around six walks to allow two runs in five innings Thursday against the Rays.

Junichi Tazawa pitched two scoreless innings for the victory Thursday as the Red Sox came from behind to beat the Rays.

Jacoby Ellsbury went 0-for-5 on Thursday, dropping his average to .249.

Joel Hanrahan underwent Tommy John surgery in addition to flexor tendon surgery on his right elbow Thursday.

Red Sox manager John Farrell said Thursday that the club isn’t considering shutting Daniel Bard down or sending him to extended spring training.

Andrew Bailey (biceps) threw a 15-pitch simulated inning on Thursday afternoon at Tropicana Field.

Daniel Bard walked five batters and threw two wild pitches in his latest appearance Wednesday at Double-A.

Jon Lester allowed two runs over seven innings as the Red Sox defeated the Rays 9-2 on Wednesday.

Dustin Pedroia went 2-for-5 with a double in the Red Sox’ victory over the Rays on Wednesday.

Will Middlebrooks hit his seventh home run as the Red Sox beat the Rays on Wednesday.

Franklin Morales (back, pectoral) is expected to make at least two more rehab starts before being activated from the disabled list.

Red Sox manager John Farrell said during an appearance on WEEI that Andrew Bailey (biceps) will come off the disabled list by Monday at the latest.

David Ortiz hit his fifth home run of the season Tuesday, but the Red Sox lost to the Rays.

John Lackey allowed five runs in 4 1/3 innings as the Red Sox lost to the Rays on Tuesday.

Tim Brown of Yahoosports discuss the Sox odds of making the postseason.

The Red Sox will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fenway Park’s opening on Friday. MLB Network runs down a century of history and Hall of Famers.

It isn’t even Opening Day and the Red Sox’s new manager is reportedly already at odds with General Manager Ben Cherington.

The Globe’s 10.0 Bob Ryan and Dan Shaughnessy discuss how much time the Red Sox should give Daniel Bard as a starter?

MLB video: Boston’s new manager looks to lead the Red Sox back to the postseason.

The Bobby Valentine era in Boston began today when the Red Sox held a press conference introduced their new skipper, where Valentine is expected to shake things…

ESPN’s Buster Olney explains why David Ortiz might be best served by taking a one-year deal from the Red Sox.

Chad Finn and Tony Mazz debate who should be the Boston Red Sox new skipper.

Bob Ryan and Chad Finn debate whether or not John Farrell is prime to manage the Red Sox.

It appears the Red Sox will stay in-house to fill the role of GM. However, as Bob Ryan and John Powers debate; is the right choice?

Steve Silva and Joe Sullivan debate whether the Sox have enough Dirt Dogs.

Despite yet another loss last night to the Baltimore Orioles, the Boston Red Sox actually gained ground in the AL Wild Card race by virtue of the…

Tim Kurkjian looks at Boston’s dissapointing September and talks about the importance of Josh Beckett’s start tonight

Will Jonathan Papelbon get an extension in Boston? Ken Rosenthal has the latest baseball news.

ESPN’s Doug Glanville breaks down the AL’s contenders and pretenders for the MVP race.

FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal on possible destinations for Carlos Beltran, plus much more.

Bob Ryan and Chad Finn discuss the Red Sox’ potential trade possibilities, as well as which New York Met would fit the best in Beantown.

The Boston Globe’s Chris Gasper, and Greg Lee debate whether the Sox starting rotation can get them to the postseason.