Red Sox-Phillies Opening Day Preview #MMBSports

By ROB MAADDI

AP Sports Writer

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Cole Hamels will still be wearing red pinstripes and pitching for the Philadelphia Phillies against Pablo Sandoval, Hanley Ramirez and the Boston Red Sox on opening day.

#WorldSeries Game 6: St. Louis #Cardinals vs Boston #RedSox Game Day - #MMBSports

2013 World Series

Game 6

St. Louis Cardinals vs Boston Red Sox

Fenway Park, Boston, MA

7:30 PM EST - FOX TV

STL: Wacha vs BOS: Lackey

#WorldSeries Game 5: Boston #RedSox vs St. Louis #Cardinals Game Day - #MMBSports

2013 World Series

Game 5

Boston Red Sox vs St. Louis Cardinals 

Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri

8:07 PM EST - FOX TV

#WorldSeries Game 3: Boston #RedSox vs St. Louis #Cardinals Game Day - #MMBSports

2013 World Series

Game 3

Boston Red Sox vs St. Louis Cardinals 

Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri

8:07 PM EST - FOX TV

BOS: Peavy vs STL: Kelly

#WorldSeries Game 1: St. Louis #Cardinals vs Boston #RedSox Game Day - #MMBSports

2013 World Series

Game 1

St. Louis Cardinals vs Boston Red Sox

Fenway Park, Boston, MA

7:30 PM EST - FOX TV

STL: Wainwright (19-9, 2.94 ERA) vs BOS: Lester (15-8, 3.75 ERA)

Dustin Pedroia asks fans to nickname Mike Napoli & strikes gold with ’80s pro wrestler

After Mike Napoli's baseball-crushing Wednesday for the Boston Red Sox, teammate Dustin Pedroia thought it was time for Napoli to get a nickname. Napoli hit two loooooong home runs — measured at 467 feet and 472, both top five this season, according to ESPN Home Run Tracker.

Reports: Shane Victorino signs with Red Sox

Former Phillies centerfielder Shane Victorino is on the verge of signing a 3-year, $39 million deal with the Boston Red Sox, multiple outlets reported Tuesday night.

Red Sox's Johnny Pesky Passes Away At 92

Adored by generations of Red Sox fans, Johnny Pesky was so much a part of Boston baseball that the right-field foul pole at Fenway Park was named for him.

Red Sox Trade Youkilis To White Sox

The White Sox announced after Sunday’s game that they’ve acquired Kevin Youkilis from Boston in exchange for right-hander Zach Stewart and utilityman Brent Lillibridge.

ROGER CLEMENS NOT GUILTY in Steroids Case

Roger Clemens was found NOT GUILTY of lying to Congress when he denied using steroids and HGH back in 2008. 

Shane Victorino Appearing on ABC's Extreme Makeover Home Edition

Shane Victorino of the Philadelphia Phillies, Clay Buchholz of the Boston Red Sox and Daniel Murphy of the New York Mets will join the Entertainment Industry Foundation and a cast of celebrities in tonight's one-hour Extreme Makeover: Home Edition "Rise and Honor" A Veterans Day Special airing on ABC at 8:00 p.m. Eastern. The special will honor U.S. veterans and their families and encourage viewers to visit RiseandHonor.org where they can make a donation to benefit veteran-serving organizations, including MLB's Welcome Back Veterans program. Welcome Back Veterans is designed to support returning Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and their families make a successful transition to civilian life.

Sources: Phils Reach Deal with Free Agent Papelbon

The Phillies have reached a contract agreement with free-agent closer Jonathan Papelbon, pending a physical, multiple sources tell CSNPhilly.com.

Epstein Heading To The Windy City? Sources Say "On the cusp"

Theo Epstein is "on the cusp" of joining the Chicago Cubs, according to the Boston Herald.

Yankees Faked Interested In Crawford To Get Red Sox To Pay More

They really will do whatever it takes to win in this epic rivalry.

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman admitted Thursday that he feigned interest in Carl Crawford last offseason to drive up the price for the Boston Red Sox to sign the free agent.

Alec Baldwin Calls Philadelphia Non Legitimate Sports City [Video]

Ouch we're not a legitimate sports city? That's fine, say what you want, you don't have Cliff Lee or Halladay or Oswalt and Boston...let me remind you no one has made the playoffs starting the season 0-5 so keep dreaming!

Eagles, Phillies Top GQ's Worst Fans In America List

Well, here we go again. Another national survey, another shot at Philadelphia sports fans.
GQ is the latest, and yes, the tired refrain of booing Santa Claus is mentioned. And as usual, the methodology is suspect, and there are tons of stereotypes. Maybe image is everything.