Boston.comSo much for that. While many of the Red Sox regulars are already in Fort Myers, raring to begin their title defense, the official workouts haven’t formally begun. And already…

Boston.comFORT MYERS, Fla. — Ryan Dempster was never going to have a big role on the 2014 Red Sox. He was the sixth pitcher in a five-man rotation and he…

NESN.comRyan Dempster brought a lot of intangibles to the Boston Red Sox, and after announcing his decision to sit out the 2014 season, his teammates reflected on how much they’ll…

SI.comRyan Dempster went 8-9 with a 4.57 ERA in his first and only season with the Red Sox in 2013. Brad Mangin/Getty Images. FORT MYERS, Fla. — Boston Red Sox…

Boston.comFORT MYERS, Fla. — Ryan Dempster spoke in a strong, clear voice on Sunday when describing why he had decided to step away from baseball after a 16-year career that…

USA TODAYOne of the New York Yankees’ most important questions has been answered: “What are we going to do with this guy? Answered twice in a week, as a matter…

The Providence JournalNo one needs to convince Ben Cherington of the value of David Ortiz. No one needs to pull up any statistics or video clips from the World Series…

Boston.comLongtime Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy, who has been on a leave of absence since his son Jared was arrested and charged with murdering girlfriend Jennifer Martel in August, said…

SI.comRed Sox designated hitter David Ortiz has 439 HR and 1,429 RBI in 16 MLB seasons. (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images). Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz is still a productive…

Boston HeraldDavid Ortiz wants a multi-year extension from the Red Sox, and if he doesn’t get one, he won’t hesitate to play for someone else. That was Ortiz’s message last…

CBSSports.comJon Lester would very much like to keep doing this in a Red Sox uniform. (USATSI). MORE: FA tracker: position players | FA tracker: pitchers

TheCelebrityCafe.comThe Boston Red Sox agreed to a one-year contract with outfielder Grady Sizemore. Sizemore’s deal is worth $750,000, but it can go up to $6 million with incentives. Sizemore has…

Detroit Free PressBaseball: The Oakland A’s further bolstered their pitching staff, agreeing with free-agent lefty Eric O’Flaherty on a $7-million, two-year contract. O’Flaherty, 28, sustained a tear in his pitching…

USA TODAYBOSTON (AP) — Oft-injured outfielder Grady Sizemore has agreed to a $750,000, one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox. A three-time All-Star, the 31-year-old has played eight major league…

Boston.comThe Red Sox have signed Grady Sizemore, the former Cleveland Indians center fielder who hasn’t played in the major leagues since 2011. The 31-year-old Sizemore signed for a base salary…

USA TODAYThe New York Yankees still are a better bet to stay under baseball’s $189 million luxury tax threshold than they are to catch the Boston Red Sox in the…

Weekend picks for book loversUSA TODAYWhat should you read this weekend? USA TODAY’s picks for book lovers include a grand slam of a book about Red Sox great Ted Williams,…

USA TODAYNEW YORK (AP) — The bidding for Japanese star pitcher Masahiro Tanaka has begun. All 30 major league teams were notified that the 30-day period to sign the star…

USA TODAYAccording to the contract, it cost the Yankees “$25,000 and other good and valuable considerations,” to have Ruth play for New York. While Ruth’s contract ended up being a…

FanSidedNov 2, 2013; Boston, MA, USA; Fans cheer as the duck boats carrying the Boston Red Sox players drive down Boylston Street during the World Series parade and celebration. Mandatory…

Chicago Sun-TimesThe first two are legends of Fenway Park and part of Boston Red Sox lore. Kelly, Notre Dame’s football coach, is a Red Sox fan. And the Irish will…

USA TODAYDENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies have reacquired left-hander Franklin Morales from the Boston Red Sox for versatile infielder Jonathan Herrera. It was the second trade the Rockies orchestrated…

MASNsports.comIt was big news earlier this week when free agent outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury went from the Red Sox to the Yankees. He agreed to a seven-year, $153 million dollar deal…

Boston HeraldSt. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Edward Mujica, left, and catcher Tony Cruz celebrate following the Cardinals’ 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in a baseball game on Tuesday,…

Boston HeraldNO WORRIES: Losing Jacoby Ellsbury does not compare to Johnny Damon, above, jumping to the Yankees. And the Sox can fill the center fielder’s shoes with Jackie Bradley Jr.…

USA TODAYRed Sox nation, relax: Mark Wahlberg has given his blessing for Boston fan favorite Jacoby Ellsbury to take his new deal with the New York Yankees. “We got the…

USA TODAYUSA TODAY Sports’ Bob Nightengale is reporting Jacoby Ellsbury has signed a seven-year contract with the New York Yankees that is in excess of $150 million, ending his seven-year…

New York Daily NewsBe a Yankee legend or a baseball legend? That, according to a baseball source, is the pitch the Mariners made to Robinson Cano’s agents last week when…

Boston.comThere have been two longstanding narratives attached to Jacoby Ellsbury, the two-time Red Sox champion and filthy-rich new Yankee. The first is that he is, to use a gentler synonym…

Boston.comRed Sox fans have read this story before. A popular and speedy center fielder becomes a free agent and decides to switch sides in baseball’s most heated rivalry and sign…

Boston.comLet’s be honest, the public image of new Red Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski is that he’s a pain in the butt. He has tangled with teammates and opponents over the…

USA TODAYThe Boston Red Sox made their first splash since winning the World Series by agreeing to a one-year, $8.25 million contract with free-agent catcher A.J. Pierznyski, a Red Sox…

CBSSports.comVeteran catcher A.J. Pierzynski has agreed to a deal with the World Series champion Boston Red Sox, according to sources. The Red Sox needed a veteran to catch their championship…