Kevin Youkilis News

Kevin Youkilis, an all-star first baseman with the Boston Red Sox, is going to bat for young readers with his Hits for Kids , an organization that hopes to collect 100,000 new or gently used books for Boston's public school libraries over a two day period.

Trouble had struck early for Trevor Cahill in his previous two outings. It sneaked up on him a little later Wednesday at Fenway Park, but it sabotaged his night swiftly.

By HARRY PLUMER BOSTON - Red Sox fans have become accustomed to seeing Kevin Youkilis get on base, whatever it takes.

Red Sox shortstop, Jed Lowrie will rehab tonight for the Lowell Spinners, Class A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.

Red Sox Nation is making its voice heard loud and clear: The fans want Youk and Dusty to start in the 80th Midsummer Classic set for July 14 in St.

Tim Wakefield was in the weight room when Red Sox pitching coach John Farrell ducked his head in Sunday morning and said that the knuckleballer was wanted in Terry Francona's office.

The Weekend All-Star Buzz ... the leagues, the starters and why the swarm of bees that delayed Thursday's game in San Diego for 52 minutes should have made a sharp left turn toward New York and interrupted some of those voting proceedings: American League First base: Mark Teixeira , Yankees.

Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield was named to his first Major League All-Star team Sunday.

Until Sunday, the Red Sox had not faced Braves pitching prospect Tommy Hanson. They hope they don't see him again anytime soon.

Fan balloting for game right on the money this year. Saturday, July 04, 2009 Give the fans a hand for an All-Star performance.

A double inside the line and a fan going over the line were very helpful for the Seattle Mariners on Friday night.

The Red Sox placed third baseman Mike Lowell on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday, hoping to give his troublesome right hip some more time to heal.

It wasn't as dramatic a comeback as the Orioles mounted against the Red Sox on Tuesday night at Camden Yards, but Boston pulled off its own in the series finale Wednesday afternoon.

When their ugly 11-10 loss to the Orioles was over, it was easy to forget the night's biggest positive for the Red Sox [ team stats ] - the work of starting pitcher John Smoltz.

Boston Red Sox's Kevin Youkilis celebrates his two-run home run with Julio Lugo, right, against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 30, 2009, in Baltimore.

BOSTON: The Red Sox Foundation today released a list of unique auction items available at the 2009 Picnic in the Park presented by Ace Ticket.

Mark Teixeira needs a boost from his online fan base to catch up to Kevin Youkilis, as the Yankees and Red Sox first basemen continue to jockey for position in the race to the 2009 All-Star Game, hosted by St.

The Boston Red Sox 's Kevin Youkilis has moved back in front of the New York Yankees ' Mark Teixeira with two days left in AL balloting for starters for the All-Star Game in St.

Boston Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis will provide a 30-minute personal batting practice lesson for a kid next spring training in Fort Myers.

It's easy to forget that first base isn't Kevin Youkilis' natural position, that a stint at third base is like a visit back home.