The Red Sox made what they considered a strong run for Jermaine Dye, but when the White Sox wanted two of these three players--Craig Hansen, Justin Masterson and Manny Delcarmen--they balked.

The Red Sox scored one of the biggest coups at the non-waiver trade deadline Tuesday, acquiring right-hander Eric Gagne from the Rangers.

Eric Gagne has reportedly agreed to come to the Red Sox and be the setup man, according to NESN's Tom Caron.

The Boston Red Sox have asked permission to talk to Eric Gagne and/or his representative, Scott Boras.

The Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers have agreed in principle to a trade involving Eric Gagne, and the Red Sox are now negotiating with the former Cy Young winner to get him to accept the trade.

ESPN is reporting during their MLB trade deadline telecast that the Boston Red Sox are nearing a deal for Jermaine Dye.

The Red Sox are on the verge of winning the Eric Gagne sweepstakes, pending his approval and a review of his medical records, according to major-league sources.

According to the ESPN MLB trade deadline telecast, the Red Sox are closing in on acquiring Eric Gagne.

If Eric Gagne turn them down, Boston's fallback would be Washington Nationals closer Chad Cordero.

Unless something changes in the next few hours, the Yankees won’t be getting Eric Gagne.

The pitching-starved Cardinals on Tuesday acquired right-hander Joel Pineiro, optioned to the minors last week by the Red Sox, and cash for a minor league player to be named.

A major league source with direct knowledge of the talks between the Red Sox and White Sox said last night he believed there was "a good chance" the teams could come to an agreement this morning on a trade for outfielder Jermaine Dye.

The Red Sox made substantial offers to the Chicago White Sox for outfielder Jermaine Dye and Texas Rangers for relief pitcher Eric Gagne, but as of late Monday night were unsure if both, one or neither would be landed before the deadline passes Tuesday at 4 p.

A major league source said a short time ago that chances were “pretty good” that the Red Sox would complete a deal with the Chicago White Sox for outfielder Jermaine Dye.

For the first time in two years, Manny Ramirez has escaped the late July trade talk and rumor mill.

The hottest rumors have Jermaine Dye headed to either the Cubs, the New York Mets or the Boston Red Sox, the latter possibly as part of a three-team deal.

The Yankees and Mets join the Red Sox as the teams still trying to land Rangers closer Eric Gagne as the trade deadline nears, The Post has learned.

Talks over outfielder Jermaine Dye ended because the White Sox, like many other teams, were seeking top prospects Jacoby Ellsbury or Clay Buchholz in return.

The Red Sox had a three-way deal in place to acquire White Sox outfielder Jermaine Dye earlier this week, but the trade fell through because of an unspecified issue with a player from the third club, according to an industry source.

A deal for Tampa Bay's Ty Wigginton is still a possibility, but the Devil Rays aren't budging from their demand for Scott Proctor.

The Red Sox are among the teams interested in acquiring Tampa Bay Devil Rays infielder Ty Wigginton, according to a major league source, though a source familiar with the Sox said a trade was not close as of yesterday afternoon.

Jermaine Dye has received varying degrees of interest from Boston, Seattle, San Diego and the New York Mets.

Curt Schilling says that Barry Bonds and Mark McGwire's refusals to address accusations of steroids use are tantamount to admissions.

According to a source, the Red Sox may be interested in reviving trade talks with the Rockies surrounding Todd Helton.

As the emotions washed over him, Jon Lester stood on the mound and squeezed the baseball tightly in his left hand.

We are nearing the dog days of summer and as NFL training camps begin to open this week, which teams will heat up heading into August and which ones will begin to fold? With the trading deadline now less than 10 days away, read on to see who are top 10 are this week.

The Red Sox have had talks with the White Sox about a deal that would send fourth outfielder Wily Mo Pena to Chicago.

Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling is on the disabled list and not sure where he'll play next season.

Jon Lester is slated to return to the mound for the Red Sox on Monday, nearly a year after his rookie season was cut short when he was diagnosed with cancer.

David Ortiz wasn't on the lineup card posted in the Red Sox clubhouse when he arrived yesterday afternoon.

A sports memorabilia company sued Red Sox star David Ortiz for $1 million Friday, claiming he breached a contract by failing to autograph a required number of items and appear at "meet-and-greet'' events.

The Red Sox watched with some interest as 39-year-old Reggie Sanders started in left field for the Royals last night.

The Yankees' loss could be the Red Sox's gain this fall if Alex Rodriguez decides to opt out of his contract and become a free agent.

The Red Sox on Friday activated pitcher Joel Pineiro from the 15-day disabled list.

David Ortiz has been playing with a torn meniscus in his right knee since the middle of the 2006 season, the Red Sox slugger revealed Thursday night.

Red Sox DH David Ortiz privately mentioned last weekend the possibility he might require a surgical procedure on his right knee, but because of the uncertainty surrounding his condition, he said he didn't want to say anything publicly until he knew more.

Jacoby Ellsbury went back to the minors Friday, but not before he gave the Red Sox a glimpse of the future.

Dontrelle Willis, 25, is not a free agent until after the end of the 2009 season.

One inning into last night's hit-a-thon, Francona's decision not to play Wily Mo Peña against Tampa Bay's soft-tossing lefthander, J.

Red Sox reliever Hideki Okajima was added to the American League All-Star roster Thursday night as the winner of the 32nd man Internet vote, giving Boston a leading six players in the game.

David Ortiz is still not physically right.

One major league official said last night the Red Sox will be one of a few major players for Houston reliever Brad Lidge if the Astros decide they're out of contention.

Ashley Papelbon, the wife of Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon feels for her New York counterpart.