News: Red Sox starter Tim Wakefield allowed just three earned runs in Sunday's start against Chicago, but took the loss in a 4-2 game. He gave up six hits and did not walk a batter, striking out three.

Analysis: Wakefield has pitched well in his two starts since coming off the disabled list. Since he pitches for a contender, pick him up as a low-end mixed-league option down the stretch. His next start is scheduled for Saturday at Texas

Sunday marked Wakefield's second start back from his three-week trip to the disabled list with tightness behind his right shoulder. He'll take his 3.76 ERA to Arlington for a date with the Rangers next.

Tim Wakefield took the loss in Boston's 4-2 loss to the White Sox, throwing six innings and allowing three earned runs.Wakefield's record is now under .500, at 8-9, but he still has a relatively good WHIP, and a solid ERA, and can be a contributor to fantasy squads.

It was Wakefield's first start since being placed on the DL on Aug. 7 with right shoulder tightness. The 42-year-old knuckleballer will take his 3.73 ERA to Fenway Park for a tough matchup with the White Sox next.

News: Red Sox SP Tim Wakefield allowed three runs and eight hits in five innings Tuesday at the Yankees, winning in his return from the DL. He issued one walk and recorded one strikeout. The 42-year-old knuckleballer hadn't pitched since Aug. 6 because of tightness in his right shoulder.

Analysis: Wakefield is 7-8 with a 3.67 ERA in 23 starts and is having one of the best seasons of his career. He was expected to return after missing just two starts, but the trade for Paul Byrd slowed things down a tad. Since he pitches for a contender, pick him up as a low-end mixed-league option down the stretch. His next start is scheduled for Sunday against the White Sox

Mike Fitzpatrick, of The Associated Press, reports Boston Red Sox SP Tim Wakefield (shoulder) won Tuesday, Aug. 26, in his first starting since returning from the disabled list. He gave up three runs and eight hits in five innings.

Tim Wakefield won in his return from the DL after allowing three runs in five innings against the Yankees on Tuesday. Wakefield had been 0-4 in five starts against the Bombers since the beginning of last year. He allowed eight hits tonight, matching a season high, but he managed to limit the damage by walking just one. Both homers he allowed were solo shots, and every other hit was a single.

Ian Browne, of MLB.com, reports the Boston Red Sox activated SP Tim Wakefield (shoulder) from the disabled list Tuesday, Aug. 26.

Red Sox activated RHP Tim Wakefield from the 15-day disabled list. Wakefield will face the Bombers tonight to begin Boston's last regular-season series in Yankee Stadium.

The Red Sox activated Tim Wakefield from the DL Tuesday. The knuckleballer, who had been out with tightness in his shoulder, will start tonight against the Yankees.Wake has traditionally struggled against the Yanks, and that hasn't changed this year, as he holds a 6.94 ERA in two starts.

David Singh, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox SP Tim Wakefield is 9-7 with a 5.14 ERA in his career against the New York Yankees.

MLB.com reports Boston Red Sox SP Tim Wakefield (7-8, 3.67 ERA) will start Tuesday, Aug. 26, against the New York Yankees.

Wakefield, sidelined since Aug. 6 with tightness behind his right shoulder, will take the place of Josh Beckett, who was originally slated to pitch on Tuesday, but had his start pushed back because of numbness in his right arm.

MLB.com reports that Tim Wakefield (shoulder) will come off the disabled list to start Tuesday against the Yankees in Josh Beckett's place. Tingling in his hand and inflammation in his elbow combined to scratch Beckett from the start, but the Red Sox are still hoping that he can avoid the disabled list. Wakefield threw a bullpen session Saturday and deemed himself ready to return after being sidelined since August 7 with tightness behind his right shoulder.Source: MLB.com Related: Josh Beckett

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Tim Wakefield (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Aug. 23. He will come off the disabled list Tuesday, Aug. 26.

News: Red Sox right-hander Josh Beckett won't be facing the New York Yankees on Tuesday after skipping a bullpen session Saturday because of continued numbness and tingling in his pitching arm. Manager Terry Francona said Beckett has "inflammation" in his elbow and likely won't start again until next Friday, when the Red Sox return home to open a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox. Knuckleballer Tim Wakefield, out since Aug. 7 with tightness behind his right shoulder, threw in the bullpen Saturday and will come off the disabled list to start Tuesday when the Red Sox begin their final regular-season series at Yankee Stadium.

Analysis: Wakefield is 7-8 with a 3.67 ERA in 23 starts. He was expected to return after missing just two starts, but the trade for Paul Byrd slowed things down a tad. Consider him too risky to use in Fantasy Week 22 (Aug. 25-31) even with this news. Let him prove healthy, worthy of being activated and effective before trusting him in mixed leagues again

Tim Wakefield, who is recovering from right shoulder tightness, is scheduled to throw a side session today, according to the Boston Globe.Wakefield thinks he would need just one more side session before rejoining the rotation. Barring a setback, he would be a likely choice for Wednesday's start against the Yankees, in Clay Buchholz's slot in the rotation.

Tim Wakefield, who is recovering from right shoulder tightness, is scheduled to throw a side session today, according to the Boston Globe.Wakefield thinks he would need just one more side session before rejoining the rotation. He would be a likely choice for Wednesday's start against the Yankees, in Clay Buchholz's slot in the rotation.

The Boston Herald reports that Tim Wakefield (shoulder) could come off the disabled list as soon as Wednesday against the Yankees. He'd be filling Clay Buchholz's spot in the rotation if that happens. Wakefield is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday.Source: Boston Herald

Nick Cafardo, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Tim Wakefield (shoulder) threw a side session Friday, Aug. 22, and could pitch next week in New York.

Ian Browne, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox SP Tim Wakefield (shoulder) threw a side session Wednesday, Aug. 20, and could return to the team next week. Wakefield has insisted that he is pain free and ready to return.

After another successful side session on Wednesday at Camden Yards, Tim Wakefield is getting close to being slotted back into the Red Sox's starting rotation, according to MLB.com.The knuckleballer last pitched on August 6th in Kansas City before being placed on the disabled list with tightness in the back of his right shoulder. Though manager Terry Francona has yet to make a final determination, Wakefield could return next week in New York, when the Red Sox play a three-game series against the Yankees.

News: Red Sox knuckleballer Tim Wakefield (shoulder tightness) threw on the side Tuesday and was scheduled for another session Wednesday. "I would not rule him out for New York," manager Terry Francona said, referring to an Aug. 26-28 series against the Yankees, "but the one thing we don't want to do is rush him back."

Analysis: Wakefield was expected to return after missing just two starts, but the trade for Paul Byrd slowed things down a tad. Consider him too risky to use in Fantasy Week 22 (Aug. 25-31), even if weekend reports suggest he might come back in that scoring period. Let him prove healthy, worthy of being activated and effective before trusting him in mixed leagues again

Tim Wakefield (shoulder) threw a 44-pitch bullpen session Wednesday and reported no problems. Wakefield is eligible to come off the disabled list this weekend, but will have to avoid a setback in another bullpen session Saturday before being cleared for a potential return. He now looks likely to rejoin the rotation by month's end.Source: Boston Herald

News: According to The Sports Xchange notes: RHP Tim Wakefield threw 30 pitches from 60 feet away on flat ground Saturday afternoon and then played catch again at Fenway on Sunday. The throwing sessions were Wakefield's first steps toward a return after landing on the 15-day DL with tightness in the back of his right shoulder Aug. 12. The 42-year-old Wakefield is 7-8 with a 3.67 ERA in 23 starts for the Sox this season. "John (Farrell) and I will sit down with him and try to get a target date (to return)," said Sox manager Terry Francona, of a future attempt to get a timetable set for the veteran's return.

Analysis: Wakefield was expected to return after missing just two starts, but the trade for Paul Byrd slowed things down a tad. Consider him too risky to use in Fantasy Week 22 (Aug. 25-31), even if weekend reports suggest he might come back at the end of that scoring period. Let him prove healthy, worthy of being activated and effective before trusting him in mixed leagues again

The Red Sox did not set a timetable as to when Tim Wakefield may return to action, according to the Boston Globe. He is dealing with right shoulder tightness and manager Terry Francona said, "What we do want to do is if we put a guy on the DL is have him have a chance to come back and pitch with health. Not pitch once and go backwards."He should be back for the final month of the regular season and should remain held on rosters. He was enjoying a solid season with a 3.67 ERA and 1.18 WHIP over 23 starts.

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Tim Wakefield (shoulder) threw 30 pitches from 60 feet Saturday, Aug. 16, and "felt good," according to manager Terry Francona.

It's been back-to-back days in which Wakefield's tried to work out the kinks in his stiff right shoulder, which landed the veteran on the 15-day disabled list on Aug. 12, retroactive to Aug. 7. Manager Terry Francona stressed that the situation with Wakefield is a work in progress. The team is working toward finding a target date for Wakefield to return to the starting rotation, but no such timetable is set at the moment.

Tim Wakefield (shoulder) played catch for the second day in a row on Sunday. The Red Sox still haven't set a timetable for Wakefield's return. "We want him to be able to come back and pitch with health. We don't want him to go backward (by returning too soon)t," said manager Terry Francona.Source: Providence Journal

News: Red Sox manager Terry Francona said SP Tim Wakefield, on the 15-day DL since Aug. 12 with tightness behind his shoulder, threw 30 pitches from 60 feet Saturday and "felt good."

Analysis: Wakefield can't come off the DL until late August, and we don't know yet if he'll need a rehab stint. He was having one of his best seasons before the injury, emerging as a viable option in mixed leagues. Keep him stashed in deeper formats since he pitches for a contender

News: The Sports Xchange notes, Red Sox RHP Tim Wakefield will throw some short toss on Saturday for the first time since landing on the 15-day disabled with tightness in the back of his right throwing shoulder. Wakefield had a cortisone shot last Monday, and the throwing session will go a long way toward determining Wakefield's proximity to a return to the starting rotation. "We told him after he gets back in that throwing mode, John (Farrell) and I will sit down with him and try get a target date (to return)," said Sox manager Terry Francona.

Analysis: Wakefield must first get through Saturday's session before we'll know when he might be able to make his return. At this point he won't be back until at least late August and is not going to pitch in Fantasy Week 21 (Aug. 18-24) for sure. Check back to find out how Wakefield's Saturday session went

Tim Wakefield played catch for the first time in about a week as he begins to recover from shoulder tightness, according to the Providence Journal.Wakefield made around 30 tosses and he will start to stretch that out before presumably going on a rehab assignment. Despite having just seven wins, fantasy owners were pleased with Wakefield's good WHIP (1.18) and and ERA (3.67).

Tim Wakefield (shoulder) made 30 throws from 60 feet on Saturday. "I played catch until they told me to stop," said Wakefield. "There were no problems." If there's no soreness in the morning, he'll do the same on Sunday.Source: Providence Journal

Steven Krasner, of The Providence Journal, reports Boston Red Sox SP Tim Wakefield (shoulder) will throw Saturday, Aug. 16.

Tim Wakefield (shoulder) is scheduled to play catch on Saturday. It'll be the first time he's picked up a ball in a week. He's eligible to come off the DL on the 21st, but he might not be back until September.Source: Providence Journal

News: According to The Sports Xchange notes: RHP Tim Wakefield was placed on the 15-day DL following a cortisone shot Monday to relieve the tightness in the back of his right shoulder. The Red Sox medical staff will wait to see how the 42-year-old responds to the treatment before setting any timetables on his return to the rotation. Manager Terry Francona did stress Wakefield's current discomfort isn't nearly as severe as the injury that forced the knuckleballer to shut it down during the 2007 postseason.

Analysis: Wakefield was expected to return after missing just two starts, but the trade for Paul Byrd might slow things down a tad. Consider him too risky to use in Fantasy Week 21 (Aug. 18-24), even if weekend reports suggest he might come back at the end of that scoring period. Let him prove healthy, worthy of being activated and effective before trusting him in mixed leagues again

Updating a previous item, The Associated Press' Howard Ulman reports Boston Red Sox SP Tim Wakefield (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday night, Aug. 12. He's suffering from a stiff right shoulder.

Skipper Terry Francona has made clear his hope that Wakefield will only miss two starts, though that is clearly dependent on how smoothly his rehab goes. As for Zink, the 28-year-old right-hander was impressive this season with the PawSox, going 13-4 with a 2.89 ERA over 152 1/3 innings of work.

Red Sox placed RHP Tim Wakefield on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 7, with tightness in the back of his right shoulder. "I'm trying to grit my teeth now and get through it but I think they made the right decision on nipping it in the bud now so hopefully I can be healthy in September down the stretch," Wakefield said.

Charlie Zink will start for the Red Sox on Tuesday in place of the injured Tim Wakefield, according to the Boston Globe.Zink is, strangely enough, also a knuckleballer. Zink is 13-4 with a 2.89 ERA and a strong .228 BAA in the international league who will look to stymie the Rangers.

Tim Wakefield is headed to the DL, so the Red Sox will need a starting pitcher for Tuesday, according to the Boston Globe.Charlie Zink and David Pauley are enjoying strong seasons with Pawtucket, but neither is likely to be available for Tuesday, having started on Friday and Saturday. Michael Bowden is scheduled to pitch today for Pawtucket, with Devern Hansack set for tomorrow, making either one a viable candidate to start Tuesday for Boston.

News: MLB.com reports that Red Sox SP Tim Wakefield is heading to the 15-day DL with tightness in his right shoulder. Boston will call someone up from the minors to pitch on Tuesday for Wakefield, who should miss a couple of starts.

Analysis: Wakefield had shoulder trouble late last year, and this injury appears to be of the similar variety. The Red Sox might just be being very careful about Wakefield and trying to keep him fresh for the postseason, but who knows. Be sure to bench/stash Wakefield for the next couple of Fantasy periods, as he can be a useful option in deeper mixed leagues when healthy because he plays for such a good team

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Tim Wakefield (shoulder) will miss at least two starts and be placed on the disabled list. He has a stiff right shoulder. Wakefield returned to Boston Sunday, Aug. 10, for a cortisone shot a day after he cut a throwing session short. The team is being cautious with him because he missed time in the playoffs last year with a similar injury.

Tim Wakefield is headed to the DL due to shoulder tightness, according to MLB.com.Wakefield was scheduled to next pitch on Tuesday night against the Rangers. Instead, the Red Sox will call up a pitcher from the minors to pitch that night, and Wakefield will be placed on the DL. He isn't expected to miss more than two starts.

Wakefield was scheduled to next pitch on Tuesday night, Aug. 12, against the Rangers. Instead, the Red Sox will call up a pitcher from the Minor Leagues to pitch that night, and Wakefield will be placed on the 15-day disabled list. Manager Terry Francona said the hope is that the right-hander will miss just two starts.

Tim Wakefield will go on the disabled list before Sunday's game because of stiffness in his right shoulder. Bartolo Colon struggled in his first rehab start, so the Red Sox may go to fellow knuckleballer Charlie Zink to start in Wakefield's place on Tuesday. It'd be a big loss for Boston if Wakefield's shoulder is giving him as much trouble as it did at the end of last year.Related: Bartolo Colon

That's back-to-back dynamite starts from Wakefield, who blanked the A's for 6 1/3 innings in a no-decision effort last time out. The sagacious 42-year-old veteran now owns a 3.67 ERA with a 98/54 K/BB ratio and makes for a fine choice when he takes the mound next against the Rangers at Fenway Park.

Tim Wakefield had his knuckler working Wednesday, limiting the Royals to two runs (one earned) on four hits while striking out six over six innings.Wake's ERA sits at 3.67, which would easily be his lowest since he began starting regularly for the Sox in 2003.

Tim Wakefield picked up his seventh win of the season by limiting the Royals to one earned run on Wednesday night. Wakefield surrendered just four hits, didn't issue a walk and struck out six batters in the solid effort. His ERA now stands at 3.67, and his record would be much better than 7-8 if he'd gotten better support this season: his 16 quality starts put him in a tie for the league lead.

Doug Tucker, of The Associated Press, reports Boston Red Sox SP Tim Wakefield gave up four hits in six innings Wednesday, Aug. 6, to earn the victory. It was his first win in his last four starts. Wakefield gave up two runs (one earned) while striking out six and walking none.

News: Boston SP Tim Wakefield (7-8) threw knuckleballs almost exclusively Wednesday vs. the Royals, tossing practically each delivery toward the plate in the 63 mph range while winning for the first time in four starts. Wakefield allowed two runs -- one earned -- on four hits over six innings of work. He didn't walk a batter and had six K's. His ERA is 3.67.

Analysis: Wakefield had been cold but has now gone two straight solid starts of at least six innings. He's only allowed one run over both outings. With him pitching twice in Fantasy Week 20 (Aug. 11-17), Wakefield becomes a viable starter in mixed Fantasy formats. Wakefield will start Tuesday against Texas and then finish the week against Toronto

MLB.com reports Boston Red Sox SP Tim Wakefield (6-8, 3.77 ERA) will start Wednesday, Aug. 6, against the Kansas City Royals.

Tim Wakefield blanked the A's for 6 1/3 innings on Friday, but still wasn't involved in the decision in a game the Red Sox won. He left with a 1-0 lead, but Hideki Okajima surrendered that on Jack Cust's solo homer in the eighth. It's the 11th time this season that Wakefield has given the Red Sox a quality start and failed to earn a victory. He's 6-8 with a 3.77 ERA.

An impressive rebound effort from Wake, who was torched for six earned runs on eight hits when he last took the hill. The veteran knuckleballer was relatively solid in July, going 1-3 with a 4.13 ERA and a 19/9 K/BB ratio over 32 2/3 innings of work, and looks poised for a stellar August if Friday's performance is any indication. His next scheduled start is Aug. 6 in Kansas City.

Tim Wakefield hurled 6.1 shutout innings against the Athletics on Friday night to lower his ERA to 3.77. He was left with a no-decision. in a game the Sox ended up winning in 12 innings.Wakefield continues to go out there and give his club a chance to win almost every night. Over his last 11 starts, Tim has allowed more than three earned runs only twice, both times occurring in his last two starts prior to tonight.

News: Boston SP Tim Wakefield didn't factor into the decision on Friday night against the Athletics. Wakefield pitched well over 6 1/3 innings, however, allowing just four hits and zero runs. He walked three and had four strikeouts.

Analysis: Wakefield has lost his last two decisions for the Red Sox and had one of his poorer starts in his last outing against the Yankees. Still, he was back to his usual reliable self on Friday and looked sharp against the A's. He is next scheduled to pitch on Wednesday at Kansas City and should be considered a viable starting Fantasy candidate in deeper mixed formats against the lowly Royals

MLB.com reports Boston Red Sox SP Tim Wakefield (6-8, 3.94 ERA) will start Friday, Aug. 1, against the Oakland Athletics.