Marlon Byrd (OF)

For the first time since joining Boston, outfielder Marlon Byrd was not in the lineup on Friday night against the Indians. He didn't make it into the lineup on Saturday either, despite riding a five-game hit streak. Daniel Nava has started in Byrd's place in both games. Byrd's defense on Thursday may have cost him some starts, but manager Bobby Valentine said he hadn't talked to Byrd. "On one ball...

After beginning the year mired in a 3-for-43 slump, former Cubs center field Marlon Byrd is 3 for 9 (.333) in his first two games with the Red Sox. "I can hit," Byrd said, as reported by the Providence Journal. "I'm a career .280 hitter. I wasn't going to hit .087 for the rest of the season. It just took a while." Byrd has been working with hitting coach Dave Magadan to recapture his past success at...

Boston Red Sox OF Marlon Byrd had a pair of singles and a run scored ...

Boston Red Sox OF Marlon Byrd had a single in his debut with the ballclub ...

The Boston Red Sox didn't waste much time getting new outfielder Marlon Byrd into the lineup. Byrd, who was acquired from the Cubs last Saturday, drew the start in center field and slotted ninth in the batting order for Monday's game at Minnesota. He hit just .070 with Chicago.

Marlon Byrd is starting in center field and batting ninth Monday night against the Twins.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 23rd, 12:14pm

Look for newly acquired Marlon Byrd to get a start in center Monday night. At least that was the plan as of early this afternoon.

Boston Red Sox OF Marlon Byrd was scheduled to make his debut Sunday, April 22, ...

The Red Sox have acquired outfielder Marlon Byrd from the Cubs in exchange for relief pitcher Michael Bowden and a player to be named later, CBSSports.com's Danny Knobler has confirmed. Byrd is batting just .070 ( 3 for 43) with two RBI in 13 games this season.

Updating a previous report, the Boston Red Sox finalized a deal with the Chicago Cubs ...

Red Sox acquired OF Marlon Byrd from the Cubs for RHP Michael Bowden and a player to be named later.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 21st, 4:53pm

04/21 - Traded From Chi. Cubs (for P Michael Bowden, three-player deal)

RotoInfo.com | Apr 21st, 2:48pm

Marlon Byrd confirms that he has been traded to Boston. Deal will be announced after Saturday's game.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 21st, 8:58am

Red Sox closing in on deal for Cubs OF Marlon Byrd.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 12th, 10:00am

Dale Sveum says Marlon Byrd will be back the lineup Friday against the Cardinals. Byrd sitting with 1-for-21 start to season.

Michael Beller has look at some players to target on the waiver wire.

Toronto's closer replacement and the Mets' potential stand-in would like your attention. The BoSox-Cubs swap boosts a few fly catchers. Plus, who has been tapped to stand in while Daniel Hudson and Cliff Lee are on the DL?

USA Today takes a look at the top free agent pickups in AL, NL, and mixed leagues.

Tristan H. Cockcroft on the fantasy implication of Cliff Lee, Ryan Dempster and Daniel Hudson going on the DL and Marlon Byrd being traded to Red Sox

Players that are swinging a cold bat as we enter week #3. Did one of your guys make the list?

The 2011 season revealed some very stunning statistical facts pertaining specifically to day games. For whatever reason, be it luck, the warmth of the sun, or the resounding notion that baseball was simply meant to be played in the daylight, the following players showed an uncanny ability to perform during daylight hours.