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Josh Beckett, SP, Boston Red SoxHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsRed Sox | Beckett to cash in WEEI.com's Rob Bradford reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett isn't likely to take a hometown discount to stay with the Red Sox. Red Sox | Beckett to meet with team WEEI.com's Rob Bradford reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett said he and his agent will meet with Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein soon to discuss an extension. Red Sox | Beckett entering contract year RedSox.MLB.com's Ian Browne reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett is entering a contract year in 2010. Red Sox | Beckett wants Varitek back WEEI.com's Mike Petraglia reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett wants C Jason Varitek back in 2010. Red Sox | Beckett suffers loss in Game 2 The Associated Press reports that Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett allowed four runs on five hits over 6 2/3 innings against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Friday, Oct. 9, in Game 3 of the ALDS, with one walk and three strikeouts. Beckett was tagged with his first loss in nine postseason starts - a streak dating back to Game 3 of the 2003 World Series, when he pitched for the Florida Marlins. Red Sox | Lester could start Game 4 Joe McDonald and Daniel Barbarisi, of The Providence Journal, report Boston Red Sox SP Jon Lester might throw a side session Saturday, Oct. 10, which would put him in line to start Game 4 of the Division Series Monday, Oct. 12, on three days of rest. "He only threw 100 pitches, so we'd like to bring him back (for Game 4) and that'll allow SP Josh Beckett to pitch Game 5 (on normal four days' rest)," said manager Terry Francona. "I know I'm getting ahead of myself, but that's what we're hoping to do. We need to get through tonight and see if Lester's okay. If not, we'll throw SP Daisuke Matsuzaka in Game 4 on Monday." Red Sox | ALDS rotation set The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SPs Jon Lester, Josh Beckett and Clay Buchholz will start in that order in the American League Division Series. Red Sox | Beckett shaky in final start but still wins The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett allowed four runs and seven hits in five innings Saturday, Oct. 3, as the Red Sox topped the Cleveland Indians 11-6. Red Sox | Beckett throwing side session Wednesday ESPNBoston.com's Amy K. Nelson reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett (back) is throwing a side session Wednesday, Sept. 30. Red Sox | Beckett received three injections Amy K. Nelson, of ESPNBoston.com, reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett (back) received three cortisone shots in his upper back Monday, Sept. 28. All three shots were in different areas of his back, and he plans on making his next start against the Cleveland Indians Saturday, Oct. 3. Red Sox | Beckett expects to make next start Mike Whitmer, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett (back) said he is expecting to make his next start Saturday, Oct. 3, against the Cleveland Indians. "Absolutely I think I'll make my next start," Beckett said. "I think if I had to, I don't think we're going to need this, but I could go sooner if I needed to than Saturday. I think right now we're just kind of looking at Saturday to hopefully set things up." Red Sox | Bowden replaces Beckett Monday Chad Finn, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Michael Bowden will replace SP Josh Beckett (back) for the start against the Toronto Blue Jays Monday, Sept. 28. The Globe's Tony Massarotti is reporting that Beckett is dealing with mild back spasms. Red Sox | Martinez to catch Beckett Monday MLB.com's Ian Browne reports C/1B Victor Martinez will catch SP Josh Beckett Monday, Sept. 28. Red Sox | Lester to be Game 1 starter in playoffs Sean McAdam, of the Boston Herald, reports Boston Red Sox SP Jon Lester will be lined up to be the team's Game 1 starter in the Divisional Series, with SP Josh Beckett lined up to start Game 2. Red Sox | Lester to start Game 1 The Boston Herald's Sean McAdam reports Boston Red Sox SP Jon Lester will start Game 1 of the American League Division Series. SP Josh Beckett will start Game 2, and SP Clay Buchholz will start Game 3. Red Sox | Beckett sharp Wednesday The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett (16-6) gave up two runs in six innings to beat the Kansas City Royals Wednesday, Sept. 23. He allowed 12 hits while striking out seven to improve to 5-0 with a 2.03 ERA in seven career starts against the Royals. Red Sox | Beckett earns win Saturday Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett allowed one run on four hits over five innings Saturday, Sept. 12, against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out four, improving to 15-6 on the season. Red Sox | Beckett's option vests WEEI.com's Rob Bradford reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett's $12 million option for 2010 vested Monday, Sept. 7, when Beckett made his 28th start of the season. The clause in his contract was activated either if he started in 28 games in 2009 or 56 games combined in 2008 and 2009. Red Sox | Beckett loses again Monday The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett (14-6) lost to the Chicago White Sox Monday, Sept. 7, and has not won since Aug. 12. He gave up three runs and six hits in seven innings while retiring his final 10 batters. Red Sox | Varitek to catch Beckett Monday The Boston Globe's Amalie Benjamin reports on her Twitter page that Boston Red Sox C Jason Varitek will catch SP Josh Beckett Monday, Sept. 7. Red Sox | Beckett hit hard Wednesday The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett gave up five runs and seven hits while striking out nine in six innings for a no-decision against the Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday, Sept. 2. He has surrendered 14 home runs over his last five starts after giving up only 10 in his first 22 starts this year. During that stretch he is 1-1 and has given up 27 runs overall in 31 1/3 innings. Red Sox | Rotation shuffled for series against Tampa Bay The St. Petersburg Times' Marc Topkin reports that the Boston Red Sox have shuffled their rotation for their series against the Tampa Bay Rays this week. SP Jon Lester will pitch Tuesday, Sept. 1, SP Josh Beckett will pitch Wednesday, Sept. 2, and SP Clay Buchholz will start Thursday, Sept. 3. Red Sox | Beckett allows five homers Sunday The Boston Globe's Amalie Benjamin reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett gave up five home runs Sunday, Aug. 23, against the New York Yankees. Only two other pitchers have allowed five home runs over at least eight innings since 1954 (when records begin), and both were against the Boston Red Sox. Then-Toronto Blue Jays SP Pat Hentgen did it June 25, 1997, and Baltimore Orioles SP Jim Palmer did it June 22, 1977. Red Sox | Beckett battered Tuesday The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett allowed seven runs and nine hits in 5 1/3 innings while walking one and striking out four in a no-decision against the Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday, Aug. 18. Red Sox | Beckett wins 14th game Wednesday The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett (14-4) threw seven strong innings to earn his major league-high 14th win Wednesday, Aug. 12, against the Detroit Tigers. He gave up two runs and three hits while striking out six and walking one in the game. Beckett improved to 8-0 at home this year. Red Sox | Beckett hurls quality start Friday Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett allowed four hits over seven shutout innings Friday, Aug. 7, against the New York Yankees, according to The Associated Press. He walked two and struck out seven, but ended up with a no-decision. Red Sox | Beckett earns win Saturday Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett allowed six hits over seven shutout innings Saturday, Aug. 1, against the Baltimore Orioles, according to The Associated Press. He walked two and struck out five, improving to 13-4 on the season. Beckett has not allowed an earned run in seven of his last 13 starts. Red Sox | Beckett stellar at home The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett is 7-0 in 10 home starts this season. In his last five home starts, he's 5-0 with a 1.19 ERA and 36 strikeouts. Red Sox | Beckett first to 12 wins in AL The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett allowed just three runners in the first five innings and led 6-0 before giving up single runs in the sixth, seventh and eighth Monday, July 27, in an 8-3 win over the Oakland Athletics. He struck out 10 while getting his American League-best 12th victory of the year. Red Sox | Beckett throws complete-game loss The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett (11-4) threw his third complete game in six starts in a loss to the Texas Rangers Tuesday, July 21. He struck out seven and allowed seven hits in his first start since July 12. Beckett was 4-0 with a 1.63 ERA his previous five starts. Red Sox | Buchholz getting advice from Beckett The Boston Herald's John Tomase reports Boston Red Sox SP Clay Buchholz has been receiving advice from SP Josh Beckett on everything from setting up opposing hitters to learning how to be a professional to taking care of his body. "I want him to live up to some of the things that he's capable of doing," Beckett said. "I don't want him to have to go through injuries and stuff like that to learn. I know I had to do that. Anytime you can catch things before they happen, that's good." Red Sox | Beckett not used in All-Star Game Amalie Benjamin, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett was not used in the All-Star Game Tuesday, July 14. Red Sox | Beckett the safety valve for All-Star Game MLB.com's Ian Browne posted on his Twitter page that Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett said he will be the safety valve for the American League and pitch in the 10th inning if needed. Red Sox | Rest of rotation announced MLB.com's John Barone reports Boston Red Sox SP Brad Penny will start the second game after the All-Star break and will be followed by SP Jon Lester, SP John Smoltz, SP Josh Beckett and SP Tim Wakefield. Red Sox | Beckett goes distance in shutout Sunday The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett gave up three hits and struck out seven in a complete-game shutout against the Kansas City Royals Sunday, July 12. The victory improved Beckett to 11-3 on the season and was the 100th of his career. Red Sox | Beckett continues Fenway mastery Paul Doyle, of The Hartford Courant, reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett went 6 2/3 innings, raising his home record to 5-0 with a 2.85 ERA in eight starts Tuesday, July 7, in a 5-2 win over the Oakland Athletics. His ERA for his past four starts at Fenway Park is 0.61. Red Sox | Six players named to All-Star team Boston Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia, OF Jason Bay, 1B Kevin Youkilis, SPs Josh Beckett and Tim Wakefield, and CL Jonathan Papelbon have been named to the American League All-Star team, according to MLB.com. Pedroia and Bay were voted into the starting lineup. Red Sox | Beckett gives up five runs Wednesday David Ginsburg, of The Associated Press, reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett gave up five runs and six hits while walking two in seven innings for a no-decision against the Baltimore Orioles Wednesday, July 1. Red Sox | Beckett earns win Friday Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett allowed six hits over seven shutout innings Friday, June 26, against the Atlanta Braves, according to The Associated Press. He walked none and struck out six, improving to 9-3 on the season. Beckett is 6-0 with a 0.38 ERA in his last seven starts against Atlanta. Red Sox | Beckett hurls shutout Saturday Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett tossed a five-hit shutout Saturday, June 20, against the Atlanta Braves, according to The Associated Press. He walked none and struck out seven, improving to 8-3 on the season. It was Beckett's first complete game of the year and the sixth of his career, as well as his first shutout since joining the Red Sox. Red Sox | Beckett, Baldelli and Green all homer Sunday The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett, OF Rocco Baldelli and OF Nick Green all homered during the team's 11-6 win over the Philadelphia Phillies Sunday, June 14. Red Sox | Beckett shuts down Yanks The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett allowed one hit and two walks while fanning eight in six shutout innings to beat the New York Yankees Tuesday, June 9. Red Sox | Beckett masterful Wednesday The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett (6-2) took a no-hitter into the seventh inning in a win against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, June 3. He gave up three unearned runs and two hits while striking out nine in the contest. He has given up one earned run in 22 2/3 innings for an ERA of 0.40 in his last three starts. Red Sox | Beckett proves dominant Thursday The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett (5-2) allowed one run and three hits while striking out eight in a win over the Minnesota Twins Thursday, May 28. Red Sox | Beckett hurls quality start Saturday Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett allowed one unearned run on five hits over eight innings Saturday, May 23, against the New York Mets, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out five, but ended up with a no-decision. Red Sox | Beckett earns win Saturday Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits over seven innings Saturday, May 16, against the Seattle Mariners, according to The Associated Press. He walked three and struck out five, improving to 4-2 on the season. Red Sox | Beckett bounces back The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett bounced back from two poor outings and allowed 10 hits in over six innings, lowering his ERA from 7.22 to 6.75. Red Sox | Beckett has another rough outing The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett allowed seven runs and 10 hits in 4 2/3 innings Thursday, April 30, against the Tampa Bay Rays in a 13-0 loss. It was the second straight rough outing for Beckett, who gave up eight runs, 10 hits and four walks over five innings against the New York Yankees on Saturday, April 25. Red Sox | Beckett makes second start against TB RedSox.MLB.com's Justice B. Hill reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett beat the Tampa Bay Rays earlier this season when he allowed a run in seven innings and struck out 10. Red Sox | Beckett will start Thursday MLB.com reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett (2-1, 6.00 ERA) will start Thursday, April 30, against the Tampa Bay Rays. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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