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NEWS ABOUT: Jason Varitek

Jason Varitek stories: 10 news summaries

 Sox's 'Tek Files for Divorce

Catcher is out with his wife

Aug 14, 08 11:37 AM CDT
(Newser) - Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek has filed for divorce, the Boston Globe reports. Vartiek filed the papers on July 28 in Gwinnett County, Ga., where his family lives during the offseason. The captain and his wife have been married since 1997, and have three daughters ages 8, 6, and... More »

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divorce • Boston Red Sox • Boston • Jason Varitek • baseball • celebrity divorces

Ramirez's Bat and Arm Lead Red Sox

Beckett pitches eight strong innings as Boston continues roll

May 3, 08 11:34 PM CDT
(Newser) - Manny Ramirez singled in two runs in the first inning to end his longest RBI drought with Boston and Josh Beckett pitched eight innings to help the Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 12-4 last night. Dustin Pedroia and David Ortiz each had three hits and Jason Varitek drove... More »

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MLB • Boston Red Sox • Josh Beckett • Manny Ramirez • David Ortiz • Jason Varitek • Scott Kazmir • American League • Dustin Pedroia • baseball • Tampa Bay Rays • Akinori Iwamura • Gabe Gross

(Newser) - Manny Ramirez slid in just ahead of the tag on Jason Varitek's single in the ninth, giving the Boston Red Sox their second straight win in their last at bat, 2-1 over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night. Ramirez barely beat the throw from center fielder Vernon Wells, who... More »

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MLB • Boston Red Sox • Manny Ramirez • Toronto Blue Jays • Jason Varitek • baseball

Varitek's Pinch-Hit HR in 9th
Lifts Red Sox Past Indians

Boston takes 4-game win streak into series with New York

Apr 15, 08 10:28 PM CDT
(Newser) - Jason Varitek sat long enough. After resting for eight innings, Boston's catcher Varitek hit a pinch-hit home run in the ninth inning off Jensen Lewis to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 5-3 win over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night, sweeping the two-game ALCS rematch. Varitek didn't start... More »

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MLB • Boston Red Sox • Cleveland Indians • Jason Varitek • American League • baseball

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 It's Fenway's True Opening Day 

Red Sox season doesn't really start until the first Yankees game, and vice versa

Apr 11, 08 2:06 PM CDT
(Newser) - This century has seen a drastic reversal of the Red Sox and Yankees' fortunes, but the draw of the teams' storied rivalry is still as strong as ever. Although small-market fans across the country will express derision or disinterest at the meeting of the powerhouses, chances are they will still... More »

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MLB • Boston Red Sox • Fenway Park • New York Yankees • rivalry • Kevin Youkilis • Jason Varitek • Joba Chamberlain • baseball

 Red Sox Boycott
 Resolved Bloodlessly 

Players threatened to stay home unless staff, too, get paid for Japan trip

Mar 19, 08 2:25 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Boston Red Sox are headed to Japan as planned after Major League Baseball gave in to players' demands that team coaches be paid for the trip, the Boston Globe reports. Players threatened not to board this afternoon's flight to Tokyo for season-opening games Tuesday and Wednesday against Oakland; "... More »

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MLB • Boston Red Sox • Japan • Jason Varitek • boycott • baseball

Closer's Canine Eats Historic Baseball

Papelbon admits ball from World Series'
final out is in pieces

Dec 20, 07 9:21 PM CST
(Newser) - The mystery location of the ball that served the final out of the 2007 World Series has been solved—it's all over Jonathan Papelbon's house, ESPN reports. "My dog ate it," said the Red Sox closer of the ball used to strike out Colorado's Seth Smith. "He... More »

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Boston Red Sox • Jonathan Papelbon • Cooperstown • Jason Varitek • 2007 World Series • baseball • dog

So Long? Schilling Files for Free Agency

Aging ace wants 1-year deal but price may be too steep for Boston

Oct 31, 07 9:51 PM CDT
(Newser) - On the same day that duck boats paraded the World Series champion Red Sox around Boston the team’s veteran hurler, Curt Schilling, filed for free agency. Schilling was part of two championship teams in Boston, including the club’s first in 86 years, but told a radio audience that... More »

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MLB • Boston Red Sox • Curt Schilling • Jason Varitek • Mike Lowell • 2007 World Series

Red Sox Bag Playoff Berth

Boston clinches at least a wild card, still leads the Yanks

Sep 23, 07 12:47 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Red Sox became the first team to clinch a playoff spot last night with an 8-6 win over Tampa Bay. Boston trailed 6-5 heading into the ninth but got homers from Jason  Varitek and Julio Lugo. The only question now is whether Boston will get the wild-card spot or... More »

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MLB • Boston Red Sox • New York Yankees • playoffs • Julio Lugo • Jason Varitek • baseball

Beckett
Is Back

Sox righty makes it 8 starts, 8 wins in return from DL

May 30, 07 6:22 AM CDT
(Newser) - The AL-leading Red Sox stuck it to the Indians, 4-2, as Josh Beckett continues the best season-opening run by a Boston pitcher since Roger Clemens started 14-0 in 1986. Beckett had spent 15 days on the disabled list with an irritated middle finger, but mystified Cleveland to the tune of... More »

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MLB • Boston Red Sox • Josh Beckett • Roger Clemens • Kevin Youkilis • Jason Varitek

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