Americans, Idle
Remember how Kevin Spacey won an Oscar for American Beauty? Dude was so good in the flick, we were able to overlook such follow-up tripe …
Remember how Kevin Spacey won an Oscar for American Beauty? Dude was so good in the flick, we were able to overlook such follow-up tripe …
Okay, Red Sox, I have to admit. As much as I love you guys, you weren’t my first choice last night. I had originally planned …
[With apologies to McSweeney’s] June 9, 1863Brandy Station, Virginia General Robert E. Lee: Men, I know these last few weeks have been hard. But we’ve …
In San Diego for a conference last week. One of the most gorgeous cities on the planet and I’m confined mostly to sterile hotel conference …
The Cro-Magnon: A throwback to a simpler time, when men roamed the land free from taxation, fast food restaurants, and the threat of a Bad …
One of my sisters knew Bernie Logue, the Red Sox clubhouse cook who died earlier this week, and she attended his wake this evening in …
Is there anything cooler than the walk-off home run? After a couple of fielding errors by Millar had us screaming for the return of Nick …
Whenever the A’s roll into town, I get the impression that the Sox view ’em in the same way that Spider-Man would view one of …
At la casa de Red, we uphold the sanctity of Mother’s Day. Specifically, we clean up our act, particularly when it comes to watching the …
First of all, can I just say thank you to NESN for going above and beyond to keep Boston fans ass-deep in Red Sox programming? …
Just your basic, solid win as the Sox take their second in a row in Detroit, leapfrogging Toronto in the standings to claim second place …
“Alright. I’ll say it. Your team is suckin’ wind. Barkin’ like a pack of dogs. I see it, y’all see it. And, yeah, it’s early, …
You know that feeling you get when you watch the movie Alien — the one that Ridley Scott did, not all that crap that followed …
Bronson Arroyo on the Tampa Bay beanball fracas, from this morning’s NESN Sports Desk:Bronson Arroyo: “It’s part of the game. It’s like going into second …
48 hours without a game has siphoned away my last few ounces of mojo. So instead of an actual post, I’m just emptying my head …
Thanks to my internet wife, Annette, for pointing out that Surviving Grady [along with Boston Dirt Dogs] was listed as one of the Intern’s “Links …
Last night, as the ugliest Sox game since that 19-8 drubbing in the 2004 ALCS unfolded, I flipped over to MTV, eager for a little …
I’ve been noticing a disturbing trend as I watch this season’s games, including last night’s fugfest. I’m just too goddamn happy. Seriously. It’s bothering the …
I dig the long ball. Love those 10-0 blow-outs where the offense is all keyed up like Caine in Kung Fu, splintering stadium walls and …
1. First things first: David Wells squaring off against the best-hitting team in baseball. Coming in, I will admit, I wasn’t feeling the love. In …
Back in February, when I was selected for the chance to purchase Monster seat tickets through redsox.com, I targeted games scheduled for months when, y’know, …
First, as I type this, Survivor’s Greatest Hits is playing in the background. Amazingly, it contains 11 songs. All of them performed by Survivor. Go …
So we take a gulp, to the tune of 5-2. The offense couldn’t deliver the knock-out slap when Jaret Wright was on the ropes, and …
Admit it. You thought this had the markings of World War III. Our hated rivals in the house for the first time since the ALCS. …
I’ve never worked on Fenway Opening Day. From internships to getting-my-ass-through-grad-school gigs to “real” jobs, I’ve always kept the home opener a holy day of …
It’s fitting that this memorial message for Pope John Paul II was displayed on the screen before last night’s 6-5 win over the Jays. Before …
Ah, Spring is busting out all over. Seriously, though, the best part of NESN’s Fever Pitch Red Carpet Special Wednesday night was watching interview subjects …
Renteria [Entering apartment]: Sorry I’m late. Did you tape “According to Jim”? Red Sox Nation [quickly shutting a drawer]: Edgar! You’re — you’re back. Renteria …
With all due respect to Stacey Yamigura of Marshfield, the start of the baseball season is the world’s biggest tease. We spend all winter watching …
First off, what transgressions against humanity must one be found guilty of… what unspeakable horrors must one design… before they are seated in this section …
Ah, I remember the last time we played the Yankees. Good times, good times. Also, if someone told you, at the start of the 2004 …
In honor of tomorrow’s season opener against New York, won’t you all join me in a rousing chorus of the Red Sox-Yankees Fight Song [as …
I can’t wait for Sunday night. And in many ways, I have a hard time believing a new season is upon us. I’m still riding …
Certain things I’ve come to accept. I can’t tan. Jennifer Garner won’t be returning my calls. And, as has been the case every year since …