Boston Red Sox

New York -- The New York Yankees have changed the start of their rescheduled game with the Boston Red Sox to avoid a conflict with the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur.

New York -- The rescheduling of the New York Yankees Sept. 27 home game against the Boston Red Sox conflicts with the start of Yom Kippur, observant Jews said.

Boston -- The Boston Red Sox released right hander Brad Penny at his request, the team said.

Boston -- The Boston Red Sox Monday released 42-year-old veteran pitcher John Smoltz.

Boston -- Veteran right-hander John Smoltz has been designated for assignment, Boston Red Sox Manager Terry Francona said Friday.

Boston -- The Boston Bruins will face the Philadelphia Flyers next season in the NHL's Winter Classic Jan. 1, Commissioner Gary Bettman announced.

Boston, July 12: Kevin Youkilis homered twice and drove in four runs and scored four times Saturday, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 15-9 win over Kansas City.

Bostson -- Chris Woodward's RBI single in the ninth inning Saturday, lifted the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox.

Philadelphia, June 14: Jason Bay had four hits and two RBI Saturday when the Boston Red Sox recorded an 11-6 inter-league win over Philadelphia.

New York -- Mike Lowell and Jason Bay had a home run and two RBI apiece Monday to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 6-4 win over the New York Yankees.