| 6/18/2013 12:36:00 PM |
Description: Boston starter Clay Buchholz (neck) will throw soon to determine whether or not he'll be placed on the DL, according to Sean McAdam of CSNNE.com. | Insight: The Boston ace hasn't pitched in a game since June 8 due to stiffness in his neck and upper back near his shoulder. If he doesn't have an issue during his throwing session Tuesday, he'll advance to throwing off a mound in a side session. | | |
| 6/16/2013 6:05:00 PM |
Description: There's growing speculation that the Red Sox are getting ready to place righthander Clay Buchholz on the disabled list. He's been struggling with neck tightness for over a week. | Insight: The Boston ace hasn't pitched in a game since June 8th against Los Angeles. According to Comcast Sports New England, the Red Sox will make their decision on Buchholz (9-0, 1.71 ERA) Tuesday after he throws a bullpen session. If Buchholz does land on the DL, Alfredo Aceves would likely be called up from Triple-A to take his place in the rotation. | | |
| 6/15/2013 2:37:00 PM |
Description: Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz (back, neck) has been scratched from Sunday's bullpen session and ruled out of Tuesday's start, according to Sean McAdam of CSNNE.com. | Insight: Buchholz has been dealing with soreness in his upper back and neck. He also missed a start in May due to soreness around the AC joint in his collarbone and this injury might be related. The right-hander said he wants to make sure he's 100 percent before returning this time. Buchholz has been a great starter this season going 9-0 with a 1.71 ERA and 1.02 WHIP. | | |
| 6/12/2013 5:51:00 PM |
Description: According to Scott Lauber of the Boston Herald, Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz (back, neck) felt stiffness when he threw Wednesday and is likely to have his next start pushed back. | Insight: Buchholz has been dealing with soreness in his upper back and neck. He also missed a start in May due to soreness around the AC joint in his collarbone and this injury might be related. The right-hander said he wants to make sure he's 100 percent before returning this time. Lauber predicts the team will push Buchholz back to Tuesday. | | |
| 6/11/2013 6:13:00 PM |
Description: According to Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe, Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz (back, neck) has not been ruled out of Sunday's start against the Orioles. Buchholz left his last start with soreness in his trapezius muscle. | Insight: Buchholz also missed a start in May due to soreness around the AC joint in his collarbone and this injury might be related. The right-hander said he wants to make sure he's 100 percent before returning this time. Buchholz will throw a bullpen session Friday to test out his injury. | | |
| 6/9/2013 10:30:00 PM |
Description: According to WEEI.com, Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz (upper back, neck) won't return until he is "completely better," leaving him questionable to make his next start Friday against the Orioles. | Insight: Buchholz left Saturday's start with soreness in his trapezius muscle. He missed a start in May due to soreness around the AC joint in his collarbone and this injury might be related. "We’ll see how I feel the next couple of days in Tampa and then go from there. It’s going to be completely better whenever I come back,said Buchholz. "That’s my sole purpose right now, to come back without this happening again." | | |
| 6/8/2013 10:30:00 PM |
Description: Updating an earlier item, Red Sox righthander Clay Buchholz left Saturday's game against the Angels due to tightness in his neck. SOURCE: Brian MacPherson, Providence Journal | Insight: It shouldn't be a major concern. We're guessing he'll be fine to make his next start Friday against Baltimore. | | |
| 6/8/2013 10:20:00 PM |
Description: Boston ace Clay Buchholz exited in the seventh inning after suffering an injury Saturday against the Angels. SOURCE: Will Carroll, Bleacher Report | Insight: This could be a new injury or it could be related to the shoulder issue that caused Buchholz to miss a start at the end of last month. He gave up two runs in 6 2/3 innings before his departure and is in line for his ninth win of the season. | | |
| 5/30/2013 2:35:00 PM |
Description: Even though he has been scratched twice from starts this week due to soreness in his AC joint, Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz said he isn't worried about the injury. SOURCE: Boston Herald | Insight: Buchholz, who is 7-0 with a 1.73 ERA, a 1.05 WHIP and a 73/27 K/BB in 72 2/3 innings this season, was scratched from Monday's start and has been pushed back from Friday. He possibly could start Sunday against the Yankees. Buchholz said he wanted to start Friday, but the team is being cautious. | | |
| 5/29/2013 10:00:00 PM |
Description: According to Ian Browne of MLB.com, Red Sox right-hander Clay Buchholz (collarbone) will make his next start no sooner than Sunday. | Insight: Buchholz was scratched from Monday's start due to mild irritation around his collarbone, and more discomfort Wednesday has forced Boston to push him back from Friday's start. The right-hander is 7-0 with a 1.73 ERA, a 1.05 WHIP and a 73/27 K/BB in 72 2/3 innings this season. | | |
| 5/29/2013 5:45:00 PM |
Description: Red Sox ace Clay Buchholz (collarbone) was cleared yesterday to make his next start, but he is still experiencing discomfort under his collarbone and might have to be skipped after all, according to Scott Lauber of the Boston Herald. | Insight: Buchholz was scratched from Monday's start due to mild irritation around his collarbone, and he isn't certain for Friday against the Yankees. The right-hander is 7-0 with a 1.73 ERA, a 1.05 WHIP and a 73/27 K/BB in 72 2/3 innings. | | |
| 5/28/2013 5:05:00 PM |
Description: Red Sox ace Clay Buchholz (collarbone) has been cleared to make his next start Friday against the Yankees, according to Tim Britton of the Providence Journal. | Insight: Buchholz was scratched from Monday's start due to mild irritation around his collarbone, but he'll be good to go Friday. The right-hander is 7-0 with a 1.73 ERA, a 1.05 WHIP and a 73/27 K/BB in 72 2/3 innings. | | |
| 5/26/2013 5:59:00 PM |
Description: Red Sox ace Clay Buchholz will not make his next start (Monday vs. Philadelphia) due to a collarbone issue, according to Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe. | Insight: He limited the White Sox to just one run and five hits over seven dominant innings on May 22. Buchholz is a stunning 7-0 with a 1.73 ERA and 1.05 WHIP. Fantasy owners are hoping he'll return by the end of the week. | | |
| 5/23/2013 10:25:00 AM |
Description: Red Sox ace Clay Buchholz shut down the White Sox Wednesday for his seventh win of the season. | Insight: He limited the Chi Sox to just one run and five hits over seven dominant innings. Buchholz (7-0, 1.73 ERA) is undefeated in his last ten starts. | | |
| 5/11/2013 7:58:00 PM |
Description: Red Sox righthander Clay Buchholz started off slow but he still managed to make it through eight innings Saturday against Toronto. | Insight: It's the first time that Boston has lost with Buchholz (8 IP, 6 H, 2 ER) on the mound this season. Buch's 1.69 ERA in eight starts is the second-best in the American League. | | |
| 5/9/2013 11:05:00 AM |
Description: Boston starter Clay Buchholz has denied using sunscreen to doctor his pitches this season. SOURCE: WEEI | Insight: Buchholz said he has used sunscreen in the past but not this season. Buchholz probably won't draw any disciplinary action from the league (it would be pretty hard to ban sunscreen) but umpires are definitely going to keep a closer eye on him going forward. Buchholz (6-0, 1.60 ERA) is off to a terrific start and should be started in all fantasy leagues. | | |
| Hot | 5/1/2013 10:21:00 PM |
Description: Sox ace Clay Buchholz cruised to his sixth win of the season Wednesday against Toronto. | Insight: He notched eight strikeouts in seven shutout innings. Opposing hitters are batting a measly .178 against Buchholz (6-0, 1.01 ERA) this season. | | |
| Hot | 4/25/2013 10:26:00 PM |
Description: Red Sox righthander Clay Buchholz improved to 5-0 Thursday with a win over Houston. | Insight: Buchholz (7 2/3 IP, 6 H, 2 ER) registered 10 punchouts in the victory. His 1.19 ERA through five starts is the third-lowest in major league baseball. | | |
| Hot | 4/19/2013 3:22:00 PM |
Description: Boston starter Clay Buchholz (3-0) will not get a chance to win a fourth straight on Friday night as the Kansas City-Red Sox game has been postponed due to police activity. | Insight: Buchholz was great in his last outing giving up two hits and striking out 11 in eight scoreless innings. He owns a 0.41 ERA and 0.95 WHIP through three starts. That's a complete reversal from last year, when Buchholz had a 9.09 ERA and a 2.02 WHIP through his first six starts. | | |
| Hot | 4/14/2013 7:29:00 PM |
Description: Boston starter Clay Buchholz took a no-hitter into the eighth inning to win his third straight start Sunday against the Rays. | Insight: Buchholz gave up two hits, walked four and struck out 11 in eight scoreless innings and owns a 0.41 ERA and 0.95 WHIP through three starts. That's a complete reversal from last year, when Buchholz had a 9.09 ERA and a 2.02 WHIP through his first six starts. | | |
