Colon (oblique) to miss start; he'll see Red Sox medical staff Apr 8, 2008
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Colon to have precautionary exam Apr 8, 2008
He threw 74 pitches in his last start, topping out at 96 mph on the McCoy Stadium radar gun. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Yao is seeking Chinese treatment Apr 5, 2008
Last night's game between the Pawtucket Red Sox and Indianapolis Indians at McCoy Stadium was postponed by rain and will be made up in a single-admission doubleheader today, starting at 1:05 p.m.. Miscellany Browning, Hughes highlight Ice Chips Kurt Browning, Canada's four-time world figure skating champion, and Olympian Emily Hughes headline at the Skating Club of Boston's 96th Ice Chips show at Harvard's Bright Center. (Boston Globe)
Organizational One-Stop: 4/4/08 Apr 5, 2008
Triple-A Pawtucket: The rehabbing Bartolo Colon sure looked major league-ready Thursday, when he allowed just one hit over five masterful innings before a trio of relievers combined to finish off the one-hitter as the PawSox beat Indianapolis, 3-0, in front of a sellout crowd of 11,981 at McCoy Stadium. Colon, whom the Sox signed to a minor league deal in February, was perfect against everyone but Adam Boeve, who singled in the second and walked in the fifth. (Boston, TheInsiders.com)
Colon sharp in Pawtucket opener Apr 4, 2008
Colon pitched five scoreless innings, striking out five and allowing one hit and one walk, as the Red Sox beat the Indianapolis Indians, 3-0, in their season opener before 10,681 at McCoy Stadium. Colon faced one batter over the minimum (16) and would have had a spotless outing if not for Indians first baseman Adam Boeve - he had a line single (Indianapolis's only hit of the game) to right in the second and walked in the fifth. (Boston Globe)
Colon keeps pace in rotation berth bid Apr 4, 2008
" That wasn't the case in recent years because, among other things, he strained his right Lattsimus Dorsi muscle, irritated his right elbow and partially tore his right rotator cuff. Colon, who signed a Minor League contract with Boston during the offseason, worked five innings, faced just 16 batters -- one over the minimum -- and earned the victory as Pawtucket blanked Indianapolis, 3-0. The burly right-hander threw 45 of 74 pitches for strikes and topped out at 96 mph on the McCoy Stadium... (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Red Sox rank fourth in payroll Apr 2, 2008
Outfielder Bobby Kielty, who accepted his assignment to Pawtucket rather than exercising the out clause in his contract, is expected to be there in time for the opener tomorrow night at McCoy Stadium. "He texted me [Monday] night and said he was ready to go," Francona said. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Sox Silent In Return Mar 30, 2008
The Sox said afterward he will start for Triple-A Pawtucket in its Opening Day Thursday at McCoy Stadium in Rhode Island. Pitching coach John Farrell told reporters he wants Colon to prove he can handle a typical big league outing before he is promoted to Boston. (Boston, TheInsiders.com)
Westerly baseball preview Mar 27, 2008
Cahoone said the RIIL shortened the season in order to be able to play the finals at McCoy Stadium. He doesn t think much of that decision, but does think it might actually be an advantage for the Bulldogs. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Four teens arrested for vicious attack on girl Nov 21, 2007
PAWTUCKET - Three 15-year-old girls, one reportedly wearing brass knuckles, and a 14-year-old girl, were arrested in connection with a vicious attack on another teenage girl on Division Street near McCoy Stadium on Friday afternoon, police said. According to police, Officer Carl Barovier was on patrol outside Jenks Junior High School for dismissal time. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Doyle delivers State of the City address Oct 10, 2007
Doyle also spoke of Pawtucket's "quality of life" that revolves around family-friendly activities offered through the Pawtucket Memorial Library, Slater Park, the city's recreational sports facilities and McCoy Stadium. "With all we have achieved, we certainly have much to be proud of here in Pawtucket," said Doyle. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
GET SET TO GET SPOOKED Oct 5, 2007
Beginning this weekend, both Slater Park and McCoy Stadium will be kicking off their fall family events. The Citizens Bank Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at McCoy Stadium will make its official debut tonight at 6 p.m. Over 5,000 illuminated and artfully carved pumpkins will be on display ... The last entry into McCoy Stadium is 45 minutes prior to closing. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
She's a winner Sep 15, 2007
She's never been to a big baseball game before, not even at McCoy Stadium. " When asked how she's got through these years, defied the odds of such a grim prognosis, Jeanne just smiled. "We have a lot of faith and a lot of wonderful family and friends praying for us all the time," she stated. "They're always here to help. (Woonsocket Call, RI)
Brewers' Yost gets vote of confidence Sep 4, 2007
Junior Spivey went 3 for 4 with a home run and four RBIs, but the Pawtucket Red Sox lost their season finale to the Scranton Yankees, 8-5, at McCoy Stadium. QB Beck to start for Wolfpack vs. BC Nebraska transfer Harrison Beck will start at quarterback for North Carolina State this week at Boston College, getting the nod from coach Tom O'Brien for leading a second-half rally against Central Florida last week. (Boston Globe)
It's a deal: Yi agrees to play for Bucks Aug 30, 2007
George Kotteras hit a tying three-run home run in the ninth inning, and Brandon Moss singled in the winning run as Pawtucket rallied for a 7-6 victory over Buffalo at McCoy Stadium. Pawtucket's Jacoby Ellsbury singled in the first inning to extend his hitting streak to 24 games. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Counting Crows rock McCoy for arts fest Aug 25, 2007
Many of those in attendance praised McCoy Stadium as a concert venue, as well as the ticket policy that admitted children under 12 at no charge ... It was his first visit to McCoy Stadium, and he said he liked the venue and thought the band had put on a good show. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Dyslexic Boy Scout gets A's for community service Aug 25, 2007
Counting Crows lead singer Adam Duritz motions to the crowd at McCoy Stadium Friday night. About 8. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
'I figured I'd help out' Aug 24, 2007
"I'm a bicycle rider and a medical technologist, so it was ... well, a perfect match" to help raise awareness," she stated. "Last year, and the year before, we only rode five miles to and from McCoy Stadium. It was to honor children with cancer, many of whom needed blood and marrow transfusions. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Counting Crows concert kicks off Friday Aug 22, 2007
The popular alternative rock band Counting Crows, along with the bands Collective Soul and Live will be performing at a "Kick-Off Concert" Friday night at McCoy Stadium ... Weiss said the idea of a "kick-off" concert at McCoy Stadium was something that had been discussed by city officials and PawSox management for several years ... Tickets are still available up to the time of the show and can be purchased at the McCoy Stadium box office or on-line at www. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Broncos deal DT Warren to Raiders Aug 21, 2007
John Hattig homered and drove in two runs as Syracuse defeated Pawtucket, 8-6, at McCoy Stadium. Jose Sanchez limited Portland to three hits and one run as the Binghamton Mets handed the Sea Dogs their fourth straight home loss, 6-2. (Boston Globe)
Federer breezes past Blake for No. 50 Aug 20, 2007
Junior Spivey singled home Jacoby Ellsbury for the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, and starter Devern Hansack struck out 11 in seven innings as Pawtucket defeated Syracuse, 2-1, at McCoy Stadium. Ryan Mullins held host Portland to one run in seven innings as New Britain topped the Sea Dogs, 4-3. (Boston Globe)
Wings Spell Relief: DePaula Aug 7, 2007
The Pawtucket PawSox defeated the Rochester Red Wings 6-4 Sunday afternoon at McCoy Stadium. . (R News)
Diehard Q&A: David Pauley Aug 7, 2007
Posted Aug 6, 2007 Diehards Jessica Camerato spoke to Pawtucket pitcher David Pauley Saturday at McCoy Stadium. In this free preview of premium content, Pauley discusses what its like succeeding at Triple-A [6-4 with a 3. (Boston, TheInsiders.com)
PawSox Pouce on Red Wings Aug 6, 2007
The Pawtucket PawSox defeated the Rochester Red Wings 6-4 Sunday afternoon at McCoy Stadium. Knuckleballer Charlie Zink tossed seven innings for his first I.L. win of the year for Pawtucket. (R News)
Steelers' Polamalu gets lucrative deal Jul 24, 2007
Brandon Moss's run-scoring single in the bottom of the 10th gave the Pawtucket Red Sox a 3-2 victory over Louisville at McCoy Stadium. Ryan Patterson snapped a 3-3 tie with a two-run double in the fourth inning, lifting the New Hampshire Fisher Cats to a 5-3 victory over the Portland Sea Dogs at Hadlock Field. (Boston Globe)
To Colvin, 'backers are front and center Jul 24, 2007
"It's definitely a group of guys that has some years under our belt, but I don't necessarily think that's a bad thing," Colvin said last night at McCoy Stadium, where he threw out the first pitch at the Pawtucket Red Sox game and presented a $30,000 check to Easter Seals as part of the "CVS All Kids Can" initiative that supports children with disabilities. "You see what Adalius has done in other places. You see the production and leadership that Tedy and Mike provide, as well as Junior.... (Boston Globe)
Schilling feels good about his rehab outing Jul 23, 2007
He left to a big cheer from the McCoy Stadium crowd of 11,227 seventh-largest in ballpark history finishing his work without reaching his 50-pitch limit. Comments are limited to 200 words or less, and must be approved by The Westerly Sun before they appear on the site. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Schilling aces rehab work Jul 22, 2007
Schilling's appearance drew 11,227 fans, the seventh-largest crowd in McCoy Stadium history, as the PawSox captured the 6-5 victory. Schilling appeared to have power behind his pitches. (Boston Globe)
Schilling rehab Jul 22, 2007
He left to a big cheer from the McCoy Stadium crowd of 11,227 -- seventh-largest in ballpark history -- finishing his work without reaching his 50-pitch limit. "He was very, very good," manager Terry Francona said after Boston beat the 11-2. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
'These are the good kids:' Local teens lend a hand in summer program Jul 19, 2007
The students will be participating in a graduation ceremony on Aug. 6 at McCoy Stadium. The Pawtucket Times 2007. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
More of this story Jul 18, 2007
The key was that Schilling looked great and felt great, which means that the next two steps will be starts for Pawtucket, beginning Saturday at McCoy Stadium. He ll do it again in Toledo five days later. (Brockton Enterprise, MA)
Sox ready to wait for this left-right combo Jul 17, 2007
PAWTUCKET, R.I. -- Entering the McCoy Stadium clubhouse it was clear the future was staring you in the face ... That's what was easy to see last night at McCoy Stadium. (Boston Globe)
Buchholz has uneven Triple-A debut Jul 17, 2007
Clay Buchholz went three up-and-down innings in his Triple-A debut and Joe McEwing hit a two-run single as Pawtucket dropped visiting Ottawa, 6-4, on Monday night at McCoy Stadium. Buchholz yielded three runs -- two earned -- on five hits, striking out four without a walk in three innings in his shortest start of the season. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
3 stabbed in fray after fireworks Jul 5, 2007
PAWTUCKET - Three people were stabbed outside Jenks Junior High School during an altercation following the Fourth of July fireworks display at McCoy Stadium late Monday night. According to police, two juvenile males, a 15-year-old and 17-year-old began arguing outside of the school, 350 Division St. at approximately 10:45 p.m. That's about the time when the Pawtucket Police Department began receiving calls from several witnesses about the incident. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
'I wish I was a kid in Lincoln nowadays' Jun 26, 2007
" The parks and recreation department will offer the typical "fun day" outings, among them trips to McCoy Stadium to watch the Pawtucket Red Sox (July 17), the Yawgoo Waterslides (July 6) and Captain Roger Wheeler Beach (a.k.a. Sand Hill Cove, on Aug. 3). But there are so many other intriguing events for those ages 6-15. Take, for instance, Prachniak's "Mondaze," which will include "Potato Sack Games" (July 2); "Bike Rodeo" (July 23); Watermelon Bash (July 30); and "Tie-Dye Day," where the... (Pawtucket Times, RI)
BASEBALL: Rebels roll past Hawks, move on to McCoy Jun 22, 2007
The Rebs battle Portsmouth tonight at 6:30 p.m. at McCoy Stadium ... The win eliminated the Hawks from the Division I baseball tournament and moves the Rebels to McCoy Stadium where the team will battle Portsmouth in another losers' bracket game tonight ... With Hendricken eliminated, the D-I Championship Series moves to Pawtucket's McCoy Stadium, where the Rebels will once again play. (Naragansett Times, RI)
BASEBALL: This time, errors went South's way Jun 22, 2007
The Rebels lost to Portsmouth 7-4 Saturday night but defeated Bishop Hendricken 11-4 Sunday afternoon to bring its season to McCoy Stadium tonight at 6:30 p.m. to once again play Portsmouth in a losers' bracket game. On Saturday, it appeared that South couldn't do anything right, making mistakes on routine plays, not getting on base and walking far too many batters. (Naragansett Times, RI)
BASEBALL: Crusaders face Broncos in rematch Jun 19, 2007
If Martin and Prout win today, that means Morrison will be on strong enough rest to pitch in Friday's Division II-South final, the winner heading to McCoy Stadium to play Johnston or Mount St. Charles. "I'll do my running, do my long tossing," Morrison said, "and I should be all right for Friday.". (Naragansett Times, RI)
Lester remains on the farm Jun 12, 2007
After a conversation among Farrell, Francona, and general manager Theo Epstein, it was decided to option Lester to Pawtucket, where he'll start Friday vs. Richmond at McCoy Stadium. The Sox could have kept Lester on his 30-day rehab assignment for one more start. (Boston Globe)
BASEBALL: Skips, Hendy to clash Jun 7, 2007
Which Southern Division baseball team has the best chance to reach McCoy Stadium in the Division I tournament ... Under a new round-robin format - where one good pitcher might be enough to get you to McCoy Stadium - a win today would only make life easier for North Kingstown ... " And getting this group of players to get them the experience would just add to their young careers. Of course, before anyone can dream of the finals at McCoy Stadium, the Hendricken business must be taken care of... (North Kingstown Standard Times, RI)
Armed And Ready Jun 1, 2007
Date: Jun 1, 2007 PAWTUCKET, R.I.To understand how much more pitching depth the Red Sox have now compared to a few years ago requires only a look at the box score from the PawSox 5-2 loss to Columbus Thursday at McCoy Stadium. to read the rest of this story. (Boston, TheInsiders.com)
WEB SPECIAL: North Kingstown-Chariho game-by-game summary May 31, 2007
Which Southern Division baseball team has the best chance of reaching McCoy Stadium in the Division I tournament. Chariho. (Chariho Times, RI)
Lester sharp in rehab start May 25, 2007
" If Lester makes his next start on four days' rest, he would face the Columbus Clippers on May 29 at McCoy Stadium. Lester, who was cured after being diagnosed with anaplastic large cell lymphoma last August, almost pitched five shutout innings. He was on a 70-75 pitch count, or five innings, whichever came first. He retired the first two Chiefs in the fifth, but Chad Mottola singled and scored on John Hatting's double. Mottola barely beat a relay from right fielder Brandon Moss to second... (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
'Counting Crows' is arts festival concert headliner May 24, 2007
Dylan kicked off the festival last year with a sold-out show attended by more than 10,000 concert-goers. Wednesday night the City Council approved an entertainment license for the three-band event, also to include the groups Collective Soul and Live. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Schilling's hard-earned streak is finished May 24, 2007
Lefthander Jon Lester is scheduled to pitch for the PawSox tonight in McCoy Stadium in the second start of his rehab. Robinson chimes in Add Hall of Famer Frank Robinson to those criticizing Roger Clemens for receiving preferential treatment from the Yankees in his $28 million deal. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
BASEBALL: Scarlet Knights put together a complete game May 19, 2007
" And the momentum for late-season success might have started Wednesday in East Providence. "It was a pretty big win," Sheehan said. "Now we can really go for a playoff push, get a high seed in the playoffs and hopefully get to McCoy Stadium by the end of the season. " ?The Coventry Courier 2007 Questions or comments? Email the . Copyright ? 1995 - 2007 All Rights Reserved.. (Coventry Courier, RI)
Counting Crows Take the Field This Summer With 'The Rock 'N Roll Triple Play Ballpark Tour' May 19, 2007
com Stadium in Manchester, NH Home of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats August 18th New Britain Stadium in New Britain, CT Home of the Rock Cats August 21st Blair County Ballpark in Altoona, PA Home of the Curve August 22nd First Energy Park in Lakewood, NJ Home of the BlueClaws August 24th McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, RI Home of the Paw Sox August 25th Dutchess Stadium in Wappingers Falls, NY Home of the Hudson Valley Renegades August 27th Syracuse, NY - without Live/Collective Soul or TEB August... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Durham Bulls May 18, 2007
Thursday, May 17, 2007. Durham, which had failed to score in Hammel's previous four starts, led 1-0 in the first on Ben Zobrist's leadoff homer and added three runs on Shawn Riggans' home run in the third. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Louie's logic: Let's play extra innings May 5, 2007
These ultimate fans received lifetime passes to McCoy Stadium which was a great tribute of respect of the team's loyal fans. The game resumed on June 23, 1981 and as long as the first day of the game had taken, the game took only 18 minutes to finish in the bottom of the 33rd inning with Pawtucket scoring the winning run. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Lester's rehab start ends quickly May 3, 2007
He topped out at 93 mph on the McCoy Stadium radar gun and consistently hit 91 and 92. But the first inning was an indication that his command and control weren't as sharp as they were against Buffalo. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Pepere Bisson: ‘He’s got French blood, (the language) will come to him’ May 1, 2007
Our WOON night at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket is tomorrow night, and at the same time the Ringling Circus is opening shows in both Providence and Worcester. They split the squad up into two "Greatest Shows On Earth"and play two cities at once. (Woonsocket Call, RI)
Hancock's death hits hard Apr 30, 2007
"I'm just buckled," said Pawtucket manager Ron Johnson, who had Hancock for two seasons in Double A Trenton, speaking by phone from his office in McCoy Stadium. "Kason Gabbard, who is pitching for us today, came into my office and said, 'You had Hancock, didn't you?' That's how I found out."I couldn't believe it. (Boston Globe)
General Releases Apr 29, 2007
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Lester's Triple-A rehab outing a gem Apr 29, 2007
"I just had my three-month checkup and everything came out well ... everything was normal," Lester said after blanking Buffalo on three hits during a five-inning rehab stint at soggy McCoy Stadium ... "I got a little tired at the end," Lester said, after noting he'll make another rehab start for Pawtucket on Wednesday at McCoy Stadium against Indianapolis. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Bilingual Magadan a hit with players Apr 26, 2007
Jon Lester was rained out of his rehab start yesterday for Pawtucket in Rochester, N.Y. He is now scheduled to pitch tomorrow night in McCoy Stadium against Buffalo. That would allow Lester to make one more rehab start before his 30-day assignment ends Wednesday. (Boston Globe)
Slowey slows down PawSox Apr 25, 2007
Last Thursday at McCoy Stadium, Slowey - one of the prospects in the Twins' organization - handcuffed the order, yielding only three hits and fanning nine in 6 innings, as the Red Wings rolled to a 3-0 triumph in the opener of a twinbill. The numbers weren't much different on Tuesday night, when Slowey allowed three hits and a walk (his first this season) through seven strong frames, propelling Rochester to a 5-2 decision before 3,310 at Frontier Field. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Striking effort by Tolman's Dumont Apr 25, 2007
He may have surrendered six runs and six walks, but that doesn't even begin to tell the tale of Tuesday afternoon inside McCoy Stadium. When he needed a pitch to escape a jam, Dumont got it. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Red Wings Bake Red Sox Apr 21, 2007
Kevin Slowey struck out nine in 5 2/3 scoreless innings in leading the Rochester Red Wings to a 3-0 win, in the first game of a doubleheader Thursday afternoon at McCoy Stadium. . (R News)
Splitsville for the PawSox Apr 20, 2007
That's why Johnson seemed so upbeat after the PawSox managed a twinbill split of the Rochester Red Wings, which claimed a 3-0 triumph in the opener before dropping a 4-0 "nightcap" decision before a listed crowd of 5,151 at McCoy Stadium. "It was a good day, considering we hadn't played the last three days and haven't had a pre-game (defensive) workout since we've been here," Johnson stated. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
PawSox offense has been slow to come around Apr 20, 2007
EXTRA BASES: Between games, Jeremy Kapstein, a senior advisor with the parent club, made his second apperance of the season at McCoy Stadium. If you attended the doubleheader, you noticed the mammoth brown spot in shallow right field near the foul line. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Red Wings Split at Pawtucket Apr 20, 2007
Kevin Slowey struck out nine in 5 2/3 scoreless innings in leading the Rochester Red Wings to a 3-0 win, in the first game of a doubleheader Thursday afternoon at McCoy Stadium. Slowey (2-0) yielded three hits and did not walk a batter. (R News)
Vets bring balance to young team Apr 19, 2007
"That's the way he goes about his business, and you know, that's good stuff." *** EXTRA BASES: The plan at McCoy Stadium is to play pair today, starting at high noon, then a single game tomorrow. Last night's rainout will be made up when Rochester returns to town in August. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Cancer an up close and personal cause Apr 19, 2007
This time, Goldstein also has an even more personal reason - his own recent skin cancer diagnosis - to promote Pawtucket's Relay For Life, to be held from 6 p.m. on Friday, June 1 to noon the next day at Pariseau Field, adjacent McCoy Stadium. Goldstein, publicity chairman for the local Relay, said he had been reluctant to speak of his own case, which he first revealed publicly last week. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
PawSox game with Rochester rained out Apr 18, 2007
PAWTUCKET - Will there ever be baseball played at McCoy Stadium again. The mainly depends if Mother Nature ever decides to dry off. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Pawtucket absorbs fourth loss in a row Apr 17, 2007
The PawSox hit the ball hard for most of the afternoon, but wound up stranding 11 runners on base in the seven-inning contest. Due to Sunday's postponement, this was supposed to be the opener of a doubleheader, but it was mercifully moved to the teams' Labor Day weekend series at McCoy due to the field conditions and dropping temperature. (Woonsocket Call, RI)
