Bay, Pedroia help Red Sox blast sinking Yankees
Jason Bay drove in four runs, Dustin Pedroia hit a grand slam and the Boston Red Sox routed the listless Yankees 11-3 on Wednesday night, putting an emphatic dent in New York's dwindling playoff chances.

Sox avoid wild night - Boston Herald

RED SOX 8, RANGERS 4

Red Sox report: Roster

Red Sox report: Notes, quotes
--OF Joe Thurston was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Wednesday afternoon to make room for newly acquired OF Mark Kotsay on Boston's 25-man roster

Red Sox report: Inside pitch
While the Red Sox weren't able to swing a deal earlier this month when San Diego Padres outfielder Brian Giles blocked a waiver trade to Boston, general manager Theo Epstein finally nabbed his man

BoSox get CF Kotsay from Braves day after Drew hits DL
The Boston Red Sox have outfield depth after completing a trade with the Atlanta Braves for center fielder Mark Kotsay.

Red Sox place All-Star Drew on DL; Beckett should start Friday
J.D. Drew has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a lower back strain, leaving the Boston Red Sox without their All-Star right fielder as they head into a tight pennant race.