Jacoby Ellsbury went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk and two steals Sunday against the White Sox. Ellsbury also had three hits on Saturday, and the Red Sox have to be encouraged by the better at-bats he's had lately. [...]

News: Boston CF Jacoby Ellsbury went 3-for-5 against the White Sox on Saturday and was a home run short of hitting for the cycle. Ellsbury singled, doubled and tripled and also scored three times.

Analysis: Ellsbury won't be affected by Mark Kotsay joining the Red Sox. You can expect Ellsbury to play every day and be a solid Fantasy option in most formats

Ellsbury had been mired in a 5-for-32 (.156) slump, so Saturday's performance could be just what he needs to get back on track. For all his run-scoring prowess, Ellsbury hadn't scored three times in a game since May 21. With 78 times across the plate, Ellsbury could reach 100 with a great September.

A timely breakout for Ellsbury, who'd gone just 3-for-19 (.157) in his previous four contests. Don't be surprised to see the rookie outfielder pick up the pace in the weeks ahead, as he posted strong numbers last fall and seems to be gradually rediscovering his groove atop a resilient Red Sox lineup.

News: The Red Sox acquired OF Mark Kotsay from the Braves in exchange for OF Luis Sumoza on Wednesday.

Analysis: Kotsay is more of a defender than hitter and will work in a rotation with Coco Crisp and Jacoby Ellsbury between center and right field with J.D. Drew (back) on the DL. Kotsay will be nothing more than a deeper AL-only option down the stretch as a part-time player. Ellsbury won't sit very much, so Crisp might sit more. Consider Ellsbury a solid start in mixed league down the stretch and Crisp nothing more than a deeper Rotisserie option

In the clubhouse following the game, along with the cuts to his eye, Ellsbury was sporting large scrapes on his right shoulder, which was markedly red. "Ellsbury just looked like he got done with a 15-round fight," said teammate Jed Lowrie. With an off-day Monday, the rookie outfielder shouldn't have trouble returning for Tuesday's game.

Jacoby Ellsbury sustained abrasions on his right eye, forehead, cheek, and shoulder when he crashed into the chain-link opening to the bullpen at the Rogers Centre, according to the Boston Globe. He also lost a bit of skin on his shoulder, and manager Terry Francona said, "The fact that he stayed in and played that game is, and it might be a little overdramatic, but I thought he grew up a little bit today. I don't mean like he had to, but he understood where we were physically with the rest of our team and what he can do by staying in the game. I thought that was huge."He is sore and a bit banged-up, but should be fine to keep playing.

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox OF Jacoby Ellsbury (eye, shoulder) was dazed for several minutes after colliding at full speed with a chain-link fence in front of the bullpen Sunday, Aug. 24, but was able to remain in the game after being checked by the trainer. Ellsbury received several cuts and grazes near his eye and on his shoulder. According to teammate IF Jed Lowrie, Ellsbury “looked like he just got done with a 15-round fight.”

News: Adam Lind hit a line drive to deep right Sunday that Jacoby Ellsbury caught before crashing at full speed into the chain-link fence in front of the bullpen. A dazed Ellsbury stayed down for several minutes and was checked by trainer Paul Lessard, but remained in the game.

Analysis: Ellsbury's bat had shown some life of late before he dropped an 0-for-5. Consider Ellsbury a must-start outfielder in all Rotisserie leagues, but you might not want to trust him in many mixed Head-to-Head leagues at this point

Boston outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury stole two more bases last night, putting him at an AL-leading 40 stolen bases on the season, 14 stolen bases shy of the franchise record set by Tommy Harper in 1973, according to the Providence Journal.Ellsbury, who now faces 35 remaining games to reach the mark, is the sixth player in Red Sox history to reach 40. With his two swipes on Tuesday, he now has 12 multi-steal games, which is the most by a Red Sox player since 1956.

The Associated Press' David Ginsburg reports Boston Red Sox rookie OF Jacoby Ellsbury swiped two bags Tuesday night, Aug. 19, to increase his AL-leading tally to 40.

A big night at the yard for Ellsbury, who skidded into Tuesday mired in a 1-for-15 slump and hitting just .235 since the All-Star break. Tuesday's swipes gives the fleet-footed rookie 40 steals for the year, tops among all newbies.

Boston Red Sox OF Jacoby Ellsbury went hitless in four at-bats in his return to the leadoff spot Saturday, Aug. 16, against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to The Associated Press. He had been dropped to the bottom of the batting order three weeks ago, when he was struggling.

News: Red Sox OF Jacoby Ellsbury returned to the lineup Saturday against the Blue Jays after missing the last two games with a bruised tailbone. He was dropped to the bottom of the order for about three weeks when he was struggling, but was inserted back into the leadoff spot and went 0-for-4.

Analysis: The Red Sox keep trying to make Ellsbury their leadoff hitter, but he keeps choking when they do. Fortunately for him, J.D. Drew hasn't fared better in the role. Whether he bats ninth or leadoff, Ellsbury should steal enough bases to matter in mixed leagues, but he has disappointed overall in his rookie season

Jacoby Ellsbury returned to the starting lineup on Saturday, but he went 0-for-4 against Roy Halladay. The outfielder has missed four starts due to a bruise near his tailbone.Fantasy owners can plan on using Ellsbury moving forward, and they shouldn't treat him too harshly for failing against one of the best hurlers in the majors.

Good news for Ellsbury owners, who'd been forced to make due without the scrappy young outfielder since he was struck by a John Danks pitch in Chicago. Though neither Ellsbury nor manager Terry Francona admit to the rookie being 100 percent, it should certainly be seen as a positive sign that he was both back in the lineup and batting leadoff for Friday's rainout. Expect him to start Saturday when the clubs get their series underway.

Jacoby Ellsbury is back in Boston's starting lineup on Friday night. He hasn't started the last three games due to a tailbone bruise, but he has come off the bench. [...]

Jacoby Ellsbury is penciled into Friday's starting lineup in center field, according to the Providence Journal. He was out of the starting lineup for three straight games due to a bruise near his tailbone.He is also penciled into the leadoff spot, meaning the Red Sox are confident he is ready to return and make an impact.

News: The Sports Xchange reports that Jacoby Ellsbury was out of Thursday night's starting lineup after also missing Wednesday night's game with a bruised tailbone -- an injury suffered when White Sox LHP John Danks hit him in the backside with a pitch Monday night.

Analysis: The rookie outfielder did pinch-run Tuesday and was a defensive replacement Thursday, and he should be ready to return to the lineup Friday. "I think the biggest hurdle he was looking at was sliding, trying to work himself into a position knowing he could get down, because he had a pretty good bruise there," manager Terry Francona said. "It's nothing more than a bruise, but he's got it on a part of the body that hurts. He'll be OK." Monitor his progress over the weekend before deciding what to do with him for the upcoming scoring period

Jacoby Ellsbury was out of the starting lineup against the Rangers Thursday for the third straight game, according to the Boston Globe. Ellsbury is still ailing from a bruise near his tailbone after being hit by a pitch from John Danks in Monday's game against the White Sox.He is doing much better, and could be fine for the next fantasy week.

Jacoby Ellsbury (bruised tailbone) didn't start, but he did play four innings in Boston's win on Thursday. Ellsbury has a special cushion that he's been sitting on in the dugout, and the only reason he's been held out of the starting lineup is that the team fears he won't be able to slide. [...]

Ellsbury originally was in Tuesday's lineup (Aug. 12) for the opener against the Rangers, but was scratched just before game time with a bruised tailbone, stemming from being hit by a John Danks pitch on Monday in Chicago. Manager Terry Francona said it's nothing to be alarmed about, just a way to give him time to recover.

Ellsbury was originally in the lineup, batting eighth and playing center field, but was held out of the lineup due to general discomfort and bruising. The rookie outfielder has been hot recently, batting .526 with two homers and three stolen bases over his last five games. Stay tuned for updates on his condition.

Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury was originally in tonight's lineup, but he was a last-minute scratch due to tightness and a bruised tailbone, according to the Providence Journal.He was hit by a pitch Monday night in Chicago, believed to be the source of the problem, though it is not considered serious. Coco Crisp is now playing center.

Jacoby Ellsbury has been scratched from Tuesday's lineup with a bruise in his tailbone area. He suffered a bruise after getting hit by a John Danks pitch on Monday. [...]

News: Red Sox OF Jacoby Ellsbury went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored Saturday at the Chicago White Sox. He has back-to-back three-hit games.

Analysis: Ellsbury has at least three games with multiple hits and three straight games with at least an RBI. It seems he's finally heating up after struggling for the most part in his first full season in the big leagues. His batting average is up to .271 and it's time to start activating him again, at least in AL-only play

Boston outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury enjoyed a strong night of production in the Red Sox's 6-2 win over the White Sox, going 3-for-4 with his seventh homer of the season to total one RBI and two runs scored on the night.After struggling through July, Ellsbury has found his groove hitting in the late part of the order, hitting .353 through early August with five RBIs over his last three games.

Ellsbury's posted multi-hit efforts in three straight games, going deep in each of his last two. The young speedster seems finally to be returning to the form he displayed over the season's first two months, as he's gone 9-for-21 (.429) with five RBIs and six runs scored in his first seven contests this month.

That's back-to-back big nights for Ellsbury, who went 2-for-4 with a pair of steals on Tuesday. This surge is a timely one, as he entered Tuesday hitting just .173 (9-for-52) since the break. The speedy rookie now has six jacks on the year to go with his .266 average and 32 RBIs.

Doug Tucker, of The Associated Press, reports Boston Red Sox OF Jacoby Ellsbury went 3-for-4 with two runs, a home run and three RBIs Wednesday, Aug. 6. His homer was his sixth of the season and first off a left-handed pitcher this year.

Jacoby Ellsbury had three hits, including his sixth homer of the season, in Boston's win Wednesday.This was Jacoby's second straight multi-hit game, which he needed given his low batting average since June.

Jacoby Ellsbury went 3-for-4 with a three-run homer as the Red Sox topped the Royals on Wednesday night. His first home run since June 15. He singled twice and also came around to score a second run. [...]

News: Red Sox OF Jacoby Ellsbury went 2-for-4 with a run scored, RBI and two stolen bases in Tuesday night's win over the Royals. Ellsbury leads the AL with 37 steals.

Analysis: Ellsbury, a left-handed batter, has fallen into a platoon with Coco Crisp, limiting his Fantasy appeal. The Red Sox have also dropped him to the bottom of their batting order. He remains worth owning because of his potential and worth using because of his stolen bases, but think of him as a No. 3 Fantasy OF right now

Ellsbury desperately needed a night like this, as the fleet-footed rookie entered the contest mired in a 2-for-16 slump, which dropped his season average to a .259 clip. The two swipes give Ellsbury 37 on the year and were his first two pilfers since July 1, a span of 25 games.

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox OF Jacoby Ellsbury stole two bases Tuesday, Aug. 5, and now leads the majors with 37 on the season.

Jacoby Ellsbury went 2-for-4 with one run, one RBI, and two stolen bases in Tuesday's win over the Royals.Hey, look who's running! Ellsbury hadn't stolen a base in the last 25 games and owned just one steal over the previous 37 contests. We can only hope this is a sign of better things ahead.

According to The Boston Globe's Amalie Benjamin, Boston Red Sox OF Jacoby Ellsbury is hitting only .217 (34-for-157) over his last 38 games.