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From 1912 to the present, the Red Sox have played in Fenway Park. [1] The "Red Sox" name originates from the iconic uniform feature. They are sometimes nicknamed the "BoSox", a combination of "Boston" and "Sox" (as opposed to the "ChiSox"), the "Crimson Hose", and "the Olde Towne Team". [2] Most fans simply refer to them as the Sox.
The following is a list of players, past and present, who have appeared in at least one competitive game for the Boston Red Sox American League franchise (founded in 1908), known previously as the Boston Americans (1901–07). Players in bold are members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Players in italics have had their numbers retired by ...
Jason Varitek in 2009 with the captain insignia on his chest. The Boston Red Sox, a professional baseball franchise in Major League Baseball (MLB), has given the title of captain to select players since the team's inaugural season as a member of the American League in 1901 (the team was known as the Boston Americans through the 1907 season).
In April 2009, the Red Sox announced that the new stadium would be located on a 126-acre (51 ha) lot north of Southwest Florida International Airport. [176] In March 2011, the team and JetBlue Airlines officials announced that the new field would be named JetBlue Park at Fenway South. [177] JetBlue Park opened in March 2012. [178]
Following his stint with the Red Sox, he famously played for the Yankees from 2006 to 2009. Damon retired in 2012 but went on to play briefly for the Thailand national baseball team.
The Boston Red Sox celebrated their 500th consecutive sellout at Fenway Park on June 18. Sox pitcher Brad Penny also got his 100th career win. Cardinals manager Tony La Russa won his 2,500th game in his managerial career defeating the Kansas City Royals June 21 at Kaufmann Stadium, 12–5.
On January 13, 2009, Smoltz signed a one-year contract with the Red Sox for a reported base salary of $5.5 million with roster time incentives and miscellaneous award incentives which could net as much as $10 million. [20] He made his first start in the Red Sox rotation on June 25, allowing seven hits and five runs through five innings.
40 active, 0 inactive, 20 non-roster invitees. 7-, 10-, or 15-day injured list * Not on active roster † Suspended list Roster, coaches, and NRIs updated January 28, 2025 Transactions • Depth chart → All MLB rosters