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Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Former Gamecock standout Jackie Bradley, Jr. hit his first career home run and finished with three RBIs, as the Boston Red Sox set season highs for hits and runs in a 17-5 rout of the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.

Friday, April 19, 2013  After a terrific spring, former Gamecock and current Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. is being sent back to the minors to make room for David Ortiz, who returns from the disabled list.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  It may be the time of year for spring football, but South Carolina football coach Steve Spurrier's brain is also on baseball after former Gamecock Jackie Bradley, Jr. impressed in his major league debut for the Boston Red Sox on Monday.

Monday, April 01, 2013  After proving he belongs on the big league roster by putting in a red-hot spring training, former Gamecock Jackie Bradley, Jr. showed he belonged on one of the biggest stages there is in Boston's 8-2 opening day win over the New York Yankees.

Sunday, March 31, 2013  He might be just 22-years-old, but Jackie Bradley Jr. can play the game of baseball and he has proved it by becoming the Boston Red Sox new left fielder.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  There are just a few more days until the major league baseball season starts and former Gamecock standout Jackie Bradley, Jr. is still stealing the show. Whether he's on the Opening Day roster, though, is still under wraps.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Former Gamecock Jackie Bradley, Jr. has held a special place in the hearts of the South Carolina faithful for years, and soon he may take on the same meaning to Red Sox Nation.

Tuesday, June 07, 2011  South Carolina junior outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. has been selected in the compensation round of the 2011 MLB Draft.

Thursday, December 09, 2010  Person familiar with negotiations: Crawford agrees to $142 million, 7-yr contract with Red Sox

Monday, August 09, 2010  Derek Jeter passed Babe Ruth on the career hits list and drove in three runs and Dustin Moseley filled in admirably for an injured A.J. Burnett, leading the New York Yankees to a 7-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday night.

Friday, November 13, 2009  AP Interview: Pitcher Aroldis Chapman says there was no drama in his defection from Cuba

Wednesday, July 22, 2009  Out of first place, Boston Red Sox make 2 trades to add some depth and dump SS Lugo

Tuesday, June 30, 2009  Boston 3B Lowell goes on 15-day DL with hip injury; Bailey recalled from Pawtucket

Thursday, June 25, 2009  Smoltz has rough 1st inning in Red Sox debut, settles down but takes loss in 9-3 Nationals win

Thursday, March 05, 2009  Manny Ramirez to stay with Dodgers, agreeing to $45M, 2-year deal; slugger can void 2nd year.