Jacoby Ellsbury

BALTIMORE - You're not supposed to cry over injuries. But cry, Boston, cry. Once Cody Ross officially goes on the disabled list Tuesday with a fractured left foot, there will be six Red Sox outfielders on the shelf. There seems no end in sight to this rash of injuries. Sox players have spent 438 games on the disabled list, the most in baseball. Carl Crawford (wrist, elbow), Jacoby Ellsbury (shoulder), Darnell McDonald (oblique), Jason Repko (shoulder), Ryan Kalish (shoulder)

Celebrating the release of the new disc "Fenway Park: Greatest Hits" at the Hard Rock Cafe Thursday were Sox players Daniel Bard , Jarrod Saltalamacchia , and Darnell McDonald , all of whom perform on the 12-track CD. Led by singer-guitarist Joe Silva and backed by Grammy nominee Jon Butcher , the players joined in a chorus of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" while team president Larry Lucchino and wife Stacey clapped along....

BALTIMORE - Cody Ross walked out of Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia Sunday hopeful of playing against the Orioles Monday night. Now he might not be playing until July. Ross was diverted to Boston for an MRI on his injured left foot and it revealed a small, non-displaced fracture of the navicular bone. The general timetable for such injuries is 6-8 weeks and he was placed in a large walking boot to take weight off his foot. Ross will not be placed on the disabled list until Tuesday.

BALTIMORE - You're not supposed to cry over injuries. But cry, Boston, cry. Once Cody Ross officially goes on the disabled list Tuesday with a fractured left foot, there will be six Red Sox outfielders on the shelf. There seems no end in sight to this rash of injuries. Sox players have spent 438 games on the disabled list, the most in baseball. Carl Crawford (wrist, elbow), Jacoby Ellsbury (shoulder), Darnell McDonald (oblique), Jason Repko (shoulder), Ryan Kalish (shoulder)

By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff PHILADELPHIA — A few notes from Citizens Bank Park on a beautiful Sunday morning: ߦ The Red Sox, who are a little short in the outfield, optioned 1B Mauro Gomez and called up Che-Hsaun Lin from Pawtucket. ߦ Cody Ross (left foot) was walking around much better than he was on Saturday and said he feels much better, too. He's hopeful of getting back in the lineup on Monday. His plan is to "treat the crap out of it" during the game. ߦ Ryan Sweeney is questionable with whiplash, the result of that spectacular diving catch on Saturday.

By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff The American League MVP will be announced today by the Baseball Writers' Association of American at 2 p.m. Go to BBWAA.com to get the release when the time comes. Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury is one of the leading contenders along with Justin Verlander and Jose Bautista. The last Red Sox MVP was Dustin Pedroia in 2008. The last Red Sox outfielder to win the MVP was Jim Rice in 1978 and the last Sox center fielder was Fred Lynn in 1975.

Red Sox outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury said Wednesday that he does not need surgery on his partially dislocated right shoulder and will return this season. But Ellsbury does not to know when that return might be. "We're icing, doing a lot of icing to get the swelling out," he said. "Once the swelling [subsides], I can start getting into exercises and that sort of thing with the shoulder. As far as the timeline, we don't have one right now. " Ellsbury had not spoken to reporters since he was injured while trying to break up a double play Friday against the Rays.

By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff There are a lot of terrific statistics out there that give you a true sense of a player's value. But sometimes the old standards can be pretty revealing, too. Check out where Jacoby Ellsbury ranks among the Red Sox in these three categories: HOME RUNS Ortiz 25 Ellsbury 23 Gonzalez 23 Youkilis 17 Pedroia 16 RBIs Gonzalez 102 Ellsbury 81 Ortiz 81 Youkilis 78...

Red Sox general manger Ben Cherington said the team didn't expect to add an outfielder to replace Jacoby Ellsbury, who had MRI results on his subluxed right shoulder examined by Dr. Lewis Yocum in Los Angeles. "Dr. Yocum is looking at the films we did here in Boston as a second look," Cherington said. "We don't have another exam planned. We've got to let the inflammation and the symptoms subside and let [Ellsbury] get a little more comfortable before we decide range-of-motion stuff.

Amid the pomp and firepower of an impressive Red Sox home opener was the snapshot of Jacoby Ellsbury writhing in pain at second base after Rays shortstop Reid Brignac had fallen on his right shoulder. Ellsbury, who was trying to break up a double play on Dustin Pedroia's grounder, was helped up by trainers. He held his right arm close to his body as he walked off the field. Initial report on his injury, according to one team source: "It's not good. " Friday night a baseball source said Ellsbury has a dislocated or partially dislocated shoulder and will miss 6-8 weeks.

BALTIMORE - You're not supposed to cry over injuries. But cry, Boston, cry. Once Cody Ross officially goes on the disabled list Tuesday with a fractured left foot, there will be six Red Sox outfielders on the shelf. There seems no end in sight to this rash of injuries. Sox players have spent 438 games on the disabled list, the most in baseball. Carl Crawford (wrist, elbow), Jacoby Ellsbury (shoulder), Darnell McDonald (oblique), Jason Repko (shoulder), Ryan Kalish (shoulder)

BALTIMORE - Cody Ross walked out of Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia Sunday hopeful of playing against the Orioles Monday night. Now he might not be playing until July. Ross was diverted to Boston for an MRI on his injured left foot and it revealed a small, non-displaced fracture of the navicular bone. The general timetable for such injuries is 6-8 weeks and he was placed in a large walking boot to take weight off his foot. Ross will not be placed on the disabled list until Tuesday.

Have a question? Submit your question here to be considered for the next edition of Ask Nick. By Nick Cafardo, Globe Staff Our question of the week comes from Jonathan Lobel, who lives in Frydlant in the Czech Republic. Jonathan asks, "Adrian Gonzalez says he will play wherever the team needs him. Why not put him in the outfield, (Kevin) Youkilis at first base and keep Will Middlebrooks at third base? Seems like these guys are paid enough (and had been playing poorly enough)

By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff BALTIMORE — Red Sox outfielder Cody Ross will be placed on the disabled list on Tuesday with a fractured navicular bone in his left foot. Ross was in Boston today for an MRI on his foot, which was injured on Friday when he fouled a ball off it in Philadelphia. Although an initial x-ray showed no breaks, a further examination showed the fracture. Bobby Valentine did not offer a timetable on when Ross might be able to return other than it would be "less than a couple of months.

By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff PHILADELPHIA — A few notes from Citizens Bank Park on a beautiful Sunday morning: ߦ The Red Sox, who are a little short in the outfield, optioned 1B Mauro Gomez and called up Che-Hsaun Lin from Pawtucket. ߦ Cody Ross (left foot) was walking around much better than he was on Saturday and said he feels much better, too. He's hopeful of getting back in the lineup on Monday. His plan is to "treat the crap out of it" during the game. ߦ Ryan Sweeney is questionable with whiplash, the result of that spectacular diving catch on...

TAMPA, Fla. — Some random thoughts on the Red Sox written while dodging raindrops in the Sunshine State: • In Philadelphia, it has been speculated that the Red Sox should swap Kevin Youkilis for Joe Blanton. It was suggested here over the winter several times that trading Youkilis for pitching made sense. But the Sox need to get more than Blanton, who would get diced up in the AL East. Better to get a few prospects and build for the future than a 31-year-old who isn't going to make a difference.

Looking to add depth to an outfield ravaged by injury, the Boston Red Sox have acquired Scott Podsednik from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash. The slumping Red Sox announced the move Friday night. Podsednik was hitting .203 with four RBIs and six stolen bases in 22 games at Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The speedy Podsednik, 36, last appeared in the majors in 2010 with the Royals and Dodgers. He will report to Triple-A Pawtucket. With the Milwaukee Brewers in 2004, Podsednik led the National League with 70 stolen bases.

The Red Sox placed Jacoby Ellsbury on the 15-day disabled list Saturday after the 28-year-old center fielder suffered a subluxation of his right shoulder in Friday's Opening Day romp over the Rays at Fenway Park. The Sox would not say how long Ellsbury would be out, but this kind of an injury typically requires 6-8 weeks. In a statement, the team said only, "We are in the process of gathering further information and determining the treatment plan. " Manager Bobby Valentine said, "We'll try to get him back as soon as possible with the best possible care known...

Josh Beckett's three wins this season have come against teams that are a combined 49-52. Take away the April victory against the Tampa Bay Rays, and that record is 26-48 (Minnesota, Seattle). That's one way to look at Beckett's bumpy season thus far. It's something else to point out that after yesterday's stellar outing against the Quadruple A Seattle Mariners, Beckett now has five quality starts on the season. That's the same amount as Jon Lester, James Shields, and David Price.

By Michael Vega Happy Birthday to Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine, who turns 62 today. Valentine, in his first season managing the Red Sox, ranks fourth among active MLB managers with 2,222 games and fifth in wins (1,131). * The Red Sox made a roster move before the game, calling up Pawtucket first baseman Mauro Gomez and placing Darnell McDonald (right oblique strain) on the 15-day disabled list. Gomez hit .294 in 34 games with the PawSox, leading the team with 10 home runs, 33 RBI and 83 total bases.