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Koji Uehara picks up first save of the year

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Red Sox reliever Koji Uehara picked up his first save of the season Friday night at Minnesota.Uehara struck out two as he pitched a scoreless 10th inning to secure 3-2 win. He has not permitted a run in his last four innings of work.

May 17, 2013

Red Sox not considering two-man closer committee

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Although Red Sox interim closer Junichi Tazawa has posted a 9.00 ERA and one loss in his last two outings, manager John Farrell said Sunday he's not about to flip roles or go to a two-man closer committee with Koji Uehara.  "I think it’s best for everyone in that bullpen to know who the closer is and guys will slot in roles prior to use of the closer," Farrell said when asked if a two-man closer committee would work in the interim. "I think just in terms of everyone knowing where they stand and the role that they occupy, that’s important for their own preparation as the game is nearing that se...

May 12, 2013

Red Sox leaning toward Junichi Tazawa as closer

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Red Sox manager John Farrell told MLB Network Radio on Tuesday that he would prefer to use Junichi Tazawa as the team's closer while keeping Koji Uehara in a setup role. Boston is in need of another closer after Andrew Bailey was placed on the disabled list with a biceps injury and Joel Hanrahan being hampered by a forearm issue that could force him to miss the next few games. "I think what we'd love to do is close Tazawa. We'd keep Koji in that eighth inning role that he's been in," Farrell said. "Fortunately we do have some depth to turn to internally and we know that we've got to get throug...

May 7, 2013

Red Sox | Koji Uehara to be setup man

KFFL — Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell prefers to leave RP Koji Uehara in the eighth-inning ...

May 7, 2013

Farrell: Tazawa the closer

Red Sox Blog | Providence Journal — By Brian MacPhersonBOSTON -- In a scheduled interview on MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM, John Farrell said that Junichi Tazawa would be his closer while Andrew Bailey and Joel Hanrahan were on the shelf. Koji Uehara would continue pitching the eighth inning -- part of the impetus for putting Tazawa in the ninth-inning role. "The one thing I like about Koji is, typically, if you're going to get those pinch-hit left-handers in the eighth inning, he's so effective against lefties," Farrell said. "You can point to a few guys around the league that are right-handers that are so effective against...

Boston Red Sox May 7, 2013

Koji Uehara next reliever up to close for Boston?

CBSSports.com Fantasy — With Andrew Bailey on the disabled list and Joel Hanrahan leaving Monday's game against the Twins with a strained forearm, the Red Sox now have to consider backup options to close games, if both players are sidelined simultaneously. After Monday's game, manager John Farrell met with general manager Ben Cherington and other memebers of the front office to discuss potential closer options, according to the Boston Herald. "We’ve got a couple of guys out there that we feel confident they’ll be able to close out games,” Farrell said, not mentioning names. The leading candidate could be Koji Uehara,...

May 7, 2013

Bullpen use remains area of concern

Red Sox Blog | Providence Journal — By Tim BrittonARLINGTON, Tex. -- It was exactly what the Red Sox didn't want going into Sunday. A tight game in the late innings after another less-than-efficient outing from a starter forced the Boston bullpen back into action. For the second straight day, Koji Uehara, Junichi Tazawa and Andrew Miller all worked out of the pen. Manager John Farrell has said overworking his relievers is a concern. "They're climbing up there," he said after Saturday's loss. "Ideally you don't like to have any of your relievers in that league-lead [appearances] category. We need to get deeper into games from ...

Boston Red Sox May 5, 2013

Sox face first real bump in the road

Dirty Water Blog | Patriot Ledger — The normally reliable Koji Uehara saw the game slip away from him allowing 2 runs to his former team in the 8th inning Saturday night.

Boston Red Sox May 5, 2013

Craig Gentry snaps HR drought

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rangers outfielder Craig Gentry hit his first home run of the year Saturday against the Red Sox. Gentry's two-run shot off reliever Koji Uehara, snapped a 100-game homerless drought.He also drove in a run on an infield single in the fourth and finished 2 for 4 with three RBI in the 5-1 win. Gentry is batting .241/.317/.426 with a home run and six RBI over 54 at-bats.

May 4, 2013

Red Sox head into extras after sharp performance from Allen Webster

Clubhouse Insider | Boston Herald — The Red Sox and Royals are deadlocked at 4 in the 10th inning.Koji Uehara gave up his first run of the season and it was costly, a solo game-tying home run by Billy Butler in the eighth inning.Uehara came in to preserve a 4-3 lead that, if it stood, would have meant a victory for rookie Allen Webster, who made his major-league debut. Webster went six innings, jusing just 84 pitches and allowed three runs -- two earned runs -- while walking just one and striking out five with five hits.

Boston Red Sox April 21, 2013

Royals 5, Red Sox 4: Webster debut ruined in nightcap

Red Sox Blog | Providence Journal — By Brian MacPhersonBOSTON -- The bad news was that the Kansas City Royals swept a doubleheader from the Red Sox at Fenway Park on Sunday, taking the two games by 4-2 and 5-4 scores. Koji Uehara allowed a game-tying solo home run to Billy Butler in the eighth inning of the nightcap, and Andrew Miller walked Lorenzo Cain with the bases loaded to force home the go-ahead run in the 10th. A team that had lost back-to-back games just once all season lost back-to-back games on the same day. The good news is that Allen Webster looks like the real deal. The baby-faced 23-year-old righty immediately ...

Boston Red Sox April 21, 2013

Red Sox coverage in today's Globe

Extra Bases | Boston Globe — Junichi Tazawa and Koji Uehara bailed out Alfredo Aceves as the Red Sox won again, 6-3, in Cleveland. Nick Cafardo writes that patience paid off for Mike Carp as he had a big night. The notebook has Jackie Bradley Jr....

Boston Red Sox April 18, 2013

Red Sox coverage in today's Globe

Boston Globe — Junichi Tazawa and Koji Uehara bailed out Alfredo Aceves as the Red Sox won again, 6-3, in Cleveland. Nick Cafardo writes that patience paid off for Mike Carp as he had a big night. The notebook has Jackie Bradley Jr....    

Boston Red Sox April 18, 2013

Alfredo Aceves leads Red Sox over Indians, 6-3

Boston Globe — CLEVELAND — Koji Uehara and Junichi Tazawa were two of the last Red Sox players to leave the clubhouse on Wednesday night after a 6-3 victory against the Cleveland Indians.    

Boston Red Sox April 17, 2013

Junichi Tazawa, Koji Uehara are rock solid for Red Sox

The Republican — Junichi Tazawa and Koji Uehara have both been fantastic for the Red Sox. Just don't expect Tazawa to take on the same dugout-entry antics.

Boston Red Sox April 17, 2013

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Koji Uehara Photos

  • Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Koji Uehara, center, of Japan, is congratulated by starting pitcher John Lackey, right, as catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, left, looks on after striking out Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer with the bases loaded during the eighth inning of a baseball game on Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Minneapolis The Associated Press
    Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Koji Uehara, center, of Japan, is congratulated by starting pitcher John Lackey, right, as catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, left, looks on after striking out Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer with the bases loaded during the eighth inning of a baseball game on Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)
  • Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Koji Uehara throws during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Sunday, May 5, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers won 4-3 The Associated Press
    Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Koji Uehara throws during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Sunday, May 5, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers won 4-3. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
  • Sox face first real bump in the road
    The normally reliable Koji Uehara saw the game slip away from him allowing 2 runs to his former team in the 8th inning Saturday night.
  • Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Koji Uehara (19) throws during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers won 5-1 The Associated Press
    Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Koji Uehara (19) throws during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers won 5-1. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
  • Boston Red Sox pitcher Koji Uehara works against the Toronto Blue Jays during the eighth inning of their baseball game, Thursday, May 2, 2013, in Toronto. The Red Sox won 3-1 The Associated Press
    Boston Red Sox pitcher Koji Uehara works against the Toronto Blue Jays during the eighth inning of their baseball game, Thursday, May 2, 2013, in Toronto. The Red Sox won 3-1. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)
  • Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Koji Uehara, of Japan, works against the Oakland Athletics during the eighth inning of their baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, April 24, 2013. The Red Sox won 6-5 The Associated Press
    Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Koji Uehara, of Japan, works against the Oakland Athletics during the eighth inning of their baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, April 24, 2013. The Red Sox won 6-5. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
  • Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Koji Uehara reacts after giving up a double to Cleveland Indians' Carlos Santana to drive in a run in the eighth inning of a baseball game on Thursday, April 18, 2013, in Cleveland. The Red Sox won 6-3 to sweep the three-game series against the Indians The Associated Press
    Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Koji Uehara reacts after giving up a double to Cleveland Indians' Carlos Santana to drive in a run in the eighth inning of a baseball game on Thursday, April 18, 2013, in Cleveland. The Red Sox won 6-3 to sweep the three-game series against the Indians. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
  • Junichi Tazawa, Koji Uehara are rock solid for Red Sox
    Junichi Tazawa and Koji Uehara have both been fantastic for the Red Sox. Just don't expect Tazawa to take on the same dugout-entry antics.
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