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What is the lowest uniform number worn this season by a pitcher in the major leagues? Ask the Red Sox’ Clay Buchholz.

Ron Washington is working on winning back trust from management, players and fans after testing positive for cocaine.

Minnesota, which rallied last September without one of its stars to win its division, is off to a 6-2 start despite the loss of its star closer.

The Twins defeated the Red Sox in their first home game at their new stadium, which is something of a monument to the club’s plucky existence.

Javier Vazquez pitched like an ace for the Atlanta Braves last season and though the Yankees do not expect the same numbers, he is a significant upgrade as a No. 4 starter.

Kevin Youkilis was hit by a pitch. Derek Jeter was hit by a pitch. It’s Red Sox-Yankees.

Despite a lineup without a returning 30-home-run hitter, Manager Terry Francona believes the Red Sox can find production in patience at the plate.

Ace Josh Beckett agreed to a four-year, $68 million contract extension that gives Boston the rights to him and fellow starters John Lackey and Jon Lester through 2014.

Now 26, and with a four-year, $39 million contract, the Marlins’ Josh Johnson is still wise beyond his years.

For the first time since Sept. 9, 2001, the Yankees and the Red Sox met without Johnny Damon employed by either side.