Red-sox

David Ortiz's frustration shows that he's exactly what most people say they want their athletic heros to be - human.

While the Red Sox struggle to replace Jacoby Ellsbury, Carl Crawford, Cody Ross and Ryan Sweeney, former right fielder Josh Reddick is busy having a nice season in Oakland.

Daniel Nava, Kelly Shoppach and Scott Podsednik all homered for the Red Sox.

Given the injuries, turnover and slow starts the Red Sox have had to deal with, the manager should be given credit.

The Red Sox got a nice win Saturday in Philadelphia and turn to Josh Beckett Sunday afternoon in hopes of taking two of three from the Phillies.

The pitcher dominated the Mariners and gets another start Sunday.

Mike Aviles homered and drove in two runs for Boston. ...

Jarrod Saltalamacchia went 3 for 4, falling a triple shy of the cycle.

Jonathan Papelbon is still an elite closer but he's not wearing a Red Sox uniform anymore.

The Boston pitcher is working his way back from Tommy John surgery.

Former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling is thanking his well-wishers after his video game company defaulted on a $1.1 million payment to the state and was unable to meet payroll this week.