A Defense of Red Sox Nation
splicetoday.com 6/23/2008 — The backlash against the Red Sox has begun in earnest after their 2007 World Series win. Sure, there are bandwagon jumpers--everyone likes a winner--but Boston management can't be blamed for creating a dynamic and popular team.

Climbing the Ladder with the American League 6/22/08
seamheads.com 6/23/2008 — The Ups and Downs of Interleague Play Plus More in this Week’s Climbing the Ladder with the American League A.L. East W L PCT. GB L10 STRK Boston 46 31 .597 – 6-4 L2 Tampa Bay 44 30 .595 0.5 6-4 W1 New York 40 35 .533 5.0 7-3 L2 Baltimore 38 ...

Schilling for the Hall?
zonersports.com 6/23/2008 — Continuing the conversation started at TBL & SN... Between injuries, Schilling was an innings-eating monster, piling up complete games like a pitcher from the 60’s. He won 20 games in a season 3 times. If not for the injuries, I have no doubt Schilling at least flirts with 300 wins.

Papelbon & Delcarmen as Milli Vanilli
thebottomlinenation.blogspot.com 6/23/2008 — Jonathan Papelbon is always entertaining... his latest installment - a Milli Vanilli impression.

Whatifsports MLB Power Rankings - June 23
whatifsports.com 6/23/2008 — The Red Sox retake the top spot, followed by the Rays and White Sox, but the Yankees are closing fast at No. 4! Big movers include the Dodgers (+6 to No. 9) and the Blue Jays in the other direction (-9 to No. 20). Welcome back, Cito!

All-Star races tighten in AL — Major League Baseball News 6/23/2008
The Red Sox haven't exactly lost their grip. But as indicated by the latest weekly voting update, announced Monday afternoon, they have lost two significant edges, and their hold on a couple of other positions is looser.

Cubs look good, but history not on their side — FOXSports.com News for MLB 6/23/2008
First the Red Sox finally won. Then the ChiSox. Michael Rosenberg can't believe he's asking, but the Cubs have to be next, right?

Schilling undergoes shoulder surgery (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - MLB News 6/23/2008
Curt Schilling's shoulder operation has gone well and his surgeon says he could be throwing off a mound again by January. Monday's surgery on the 41-year-old Boston Red Sox right-hander lasted just under two hours and involved repairs to his tendon ...

Doctor: Schilling shoulder surgery went well — FOXSports.com News for MLB 6/23/2008
Curt Schilling's shoulder operation has gone well and his surgeon says he could be throwing off a mound again by January. Monday's surgery on the 41-year-old Boston Red Sox right-hander lasted just under two hours and involved repairs to his tendon ...

Casey drops appeal of suspension — Major League Baseball News 6/23/2008
Red Sox first baseman Sean Casey dropped the appeal of his three-game suspension and began serving it on Monday against the D-backs.