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| Kevin Youkilis went 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI in tonight's 6-2 win over Cleveland at Fenway Park. |
Our View: Youkilis has a hit in five straight games, and is six RBI away from 100.
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| Kevin Youkilis went 2-for-3 with three RBI and two runs scored in tonight's 11-5 loss to Toronto at Fenway Park. He hit two homers, both coming off Scott Richmond. |
Our View: Youkilis snapped a 10-game drought without a homer, and now has 27. He hit two homers in a game for the fourth time this season as well.
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| Kevin Youkilis will return to the Red Sox's lineup for their Friday night game against the Orioles. Youkilis is hitting fourth and playing third base for the team. |
Our View: Youk has improved as of late, and it looks like he should be good to go for tonight's game. The team wouldn't be playing him if he wasn't healthy, so feel free to get him back in the lineup.
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| Kevin Youkilis' back was "feeling a lot better" on Thursday, but he will again be held out of the Red Sox lineup, according to the Boston Globe. |
Our View: Victor Martinez has returned to the team and will play first base, with Jason Varitek again likely catching.
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| Updating an earlier report, Kevin Youkilis is out out of tonight's lineup while dealing with back spasms, but is hopeful of returning Thursday, according to WEEI.com. |
Our View: The elite corner infielder stated that he suffered from back spasms every year, and they eventually subside. This is encouraging news, but Youkilis is yet to be deemed fit to return tomorrow.
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| According to the Twitter page of Amy K. Nelson of ESPN, Red Sox's first baseman Kevin Youkilis is out of the lineup again on Wednesday due to back spasms. No return date has been set at this time, and he is being considered day-to-day. |
Our View: Youk shouldn't be out for too much longer, but get him out tonight if you have a replacement. The team will be cautious with him while they have a healthy lead in the Wild Card, but expect him back in the next few days.
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| Kevin Youkilis is out of the Red Sox lineup on Tuesday night with back spasms, according to AOL Fanhouse's Ed Price. |
Our View: Casey Kotchman is getting the nod at first base in his absence. More on Youk's condition when it becomes available.
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| Kevin Youkilis went 2-for-2 with two runs scored and two RBI on Saturday night, helping Boston to a rain-shortened 9-1 win over Tampa Bay. |
Our View: He also belted his 25th home run of the season. He is now just four off his career-high of 29 from 2008.
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| Kevin Youkilis went 1-for-2 with a single and an RBI in tonight's 12-2 loss at Chicago. |
Our View: Youkilis remains hot as he has a seven-game hitting streak, with 12 total hits and seven RBI over the span.
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| Kevin Youkilis was productive in tonight's 8-5 loss at Tampa Bay, as he went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored. |
Our View: Youkilis has a hit in five straight games, and collected two hits in each of his last three. He raised his team-leading batting average to .312.
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| Kevin Youkilis went 2-for-3 with three RBI in Boston's 7-0 win over the Blue Jays on Sunday. |
Our View: After a red hot first two months, Youk cooled in June and July, but August has been a different story. He's hitting .337 with four homers and 16 RBI this month.
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| Kevin Youkilis was a monster on Saturday as the Red Sox embarrassed the hated Yankees 14-1. Youkilis went 3-for-5 with a double, two home runs, two runs scored, and six RBI. |
Our View: Youk just pounded the ball tonight, but so did almost everyone in the Boston lineup. He continues to produce for fantasy owners, and his eligbility at multiple positions makes him a very valuable asset on any team.
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| Kevin Youkilis has been reinstated after serving his five-game suspension, according to TSN. |
Our View: The Sox are off Monday, and he is eligible to return to the diamond Tuesday at Toronto.
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| Updating a previous report, Red Sox infielder Kevin Youkilis has decided not to appeal his suspension, according to the Twitter page of Amalie Benjamin. He will begin serving the five games tonight, and he will be replaced in the lineup by Casey Kotchman. |
Our View: This is the smart move by Youk, because there was no way the league was going to reduce his suspension. He will take his five game hit now to make sure he doesn't have to serve it later in the season when the playoff push increases the importance of every game.
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| Kevin Youkilis has been hit with a five-game suspension and a fine by the league for his role in Tuesday night's brawl with the Tigers, according to the Twitter page of Sox beat writer Amalie Benjamin. Youkilis will appeal the suspension. |
Our View: Youkilis charged the mound after he was hit by a pitch from Rick Porcello in the second inning. The benches cleared, but the only suspensions are going to Youkilis and Porcello. While he appeals, he will be able to continue to play.
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| Kevin Youkilis went 1-for-5 with a solo homer off Matt Garza in tonight's 4-2 loss at Tampa Bay. The game went 13 innings. |
Our View: Youkilis hit a homer in three of his last four games, and is now tied with Jason Bay for the team lead with 20. He has a five-game hitting streak, and continues to pace Boston with a .313 batting average as well.
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| Kevin Youkilis went 4-for-4 with an RBI in tonight's 4-0 win at Baltimore. He hit three singles and a solo homer off David Hernandez. |
Our View: Youkilis homered in back-to-back games, and has 19 for the season. He raised his team-leading batting average to .309 as well.
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| Kevin Youkilis helped carry the Sox in tonight's 6-5 win at Baltimore, as he went 3-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored. He hit two singles and a two-run homer off Jeremy Guthrie. |
Our View: Youkilis raised his batting average to .301 and swatted his 18th homer of the season. He now has 61 RBI as well.
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| Kevin Youkilis went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI in tonight's 4-2 loss at Texas. |
Our View: Youkilis extended his hitting streak to seven games, and continues to pace the Sox with a .303 batting average for the season.
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| Kevin Youkilis went 3-for-4 with four RBI and four runs scored in tonight's 15-9 win over the Royals at Fenway Park. He blasted two homers with a single. |
Our View: Youkilis ended an eight-game skid without a homer, and now has 16 for the season. He hit two homers in a game for the second time this season, the last coming on May 31 at Toronto.
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| Kevin Youkilis homered for the second straight game on Wednesday, as Boston dispatched the Orioles 6-5 in 11 innings. |
Our View: Youk had been in a mini power drought before yesterday that had seen him homer just once in his previous 15 games. The Sox slugger is still having an All-Star caliber season at first base, however, and is likely to represent the American League in St. Louis later this month.
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| Kevin Youkilis went 3-for-5 with three RBI in tonight's 11-10 loss at Baltimore. He hit a single, double and a two-run homer off Rich Hill. |
Our View: Youkilis continues to lead the Sox with a .317 batting average, to go along with 13 homers and 45 RBI. He snapped a 10-game skid without a home run.
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| Kevin Youkilis is out of tonight's lineup at Washington, according to the Boston Globe. |
Our View: He is not injured, and manager Terry Francona is just holding him out to rest. David Ortiz will cover first base as the Sox cannot use a DH at an NL ballpark.
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| The Boston Globe is reporting that Red Sox' first baseman Kevin Youkilis is not in the lineup four Thursday night's game against the Nationals. David Ortiz is playing first, with Youkilis getting the night off. |
Our View: With the Sox being in an NL park, someone has to sit, and tonight that person is Youk. With Ortiz starting to heat up, manager Terry Francona wanted to make sure he was in the lineup tonight. Youk will be back tomorrow, but adjust your lineups accordingly for tonight.
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| Kevin Youkilis went 1-for-2 with a solo homer, and recorded Boston's lone RBI in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Marlins at Fenway Park. The game was called in the sixth inning due to rain. |
Our View: Youkilis launched his third homer of June, and his 12th of the season. He continues to lead the Sox with a .324 batting average.
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| Kevin Youkilis went 1-for-5 with a solo homer off Joe Blanton in Friday's 5-2 win at Philadelphia. The game went 13 innings. |
Our View: He homered in two of his last three games, with tonight's coming at launching pad Citizens Bank Park. He now has 11 homers for the season.
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| Kevin Youkilis was 1-for-4 with a two run homerun in Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Yankees. It was his first home run of June. |
Our View: Youkilis has not been as dominant as before his DL stint, but he is still one of the top producing first baseman in the game. As long as he is in the heart of the Red Sox lineup, he should continue to be.
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| After leaving Thursday's game with tightness in his right calf, Kevin Youkilis will start and bat third for the Red Sox vs. the Rangers on Friday according to the Boston Globe. |
Our View: The Sox slugger was pulled as a precautionary measure in Thursday's game and is safe to pencil in to your lineup this evening.
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| Kevin Youkilis left Thursday's game against the Tigers in the fourth inning with tightness in his right calf. He was replaced by Mark Kotsay at first base. |
Our View: This injury doesn't appear to be related to the ankle injury Youk suffered yesterday, but owners need to stay aware of his status. We will keep you updated on the severity of the injury, so stay tuned.
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| The Providence Journal reports that Kevin Youkilis left Wednesday's win over the Tigers in the eighth inning after Tigers outfielder Josh Anderson ran over his ankle at first base. Youk was in obvious immediate pain, but he did leave the field under his own power. Before leaving the game, he was 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base. |
Our View: Youkilis currently leads all AL qualifying batters in slugging and on-base percentage. He has a staggering 1.147 OPS and his absence would obviously be a big blow to fantasy owners and the Red Sox.
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| Kevin Youkilis launched two home runs on Sunday in the Red Sox 8-2 win over the Blue Jays. Youkilis went 2-for-4 on the game with three runs scored and two RBI. |
Our View: When Youk is healthy, he is still one of the better hitters in the game. He showed today that he has soome pop in his bat, and he remains a strong play as long as his health remains in tact.
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| Kevin Youkilis went 2-for-5 with two doubles while hitting out of the three-hole in Monday's 6-5 win over the Twins. David Ortiz, the usual No. 3 hitter, got the day off against left-hander Francisco Liriano. |
Our View: Since coming off the DL, Youk has eight hits and eight RBI over six games. He is hitting a stellar .384/.493/.688 on the season. He would seem like the top choice to hit third in the lineup if Ortiz is ever given a new spot in the order.
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| Kevin Youkilis went 3-for-5 Wednesday against Toronto in his first game since being activated from the 15-day DL (strained oblique), according to the Boston Globe. He said, "I just went up there and tried to get my timing down. You have just got to work on your timing. Once you get back in there, your body feels good, you should be fine." |
Our View: This confirms that the elite first baseman is safe to return to fantasy lineups. He is hitting .404 over 94 at-bats.
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| As expected, Kevin Youkilis has been activated from the 15-day DL following his recovery from a strained left oblique, according to TSN. Gil Velazquez was sent to Triple-A Pawtucket as the adjoining move. |
Our View: He should be ready to go for tonight's game against Toronto, and the elite first baseman is worth penciling back into fantasy lineups right away.
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| Kevin Youkilis went 0-for-4 with Triple-A Pawtucket Tuesday during his rehab assignment, according to the Boston Globe. He has been recovering from a strained left oblique. |
Our View: He did not have any hits, but was able to swing without any issues, and Youkilis is expected to be activated from the DL today. The Sox battle the Blue Jays at Fenway Park tonight.
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| Kevin Youkilis is expected to return to the Red Sox Wednesday following his rehab stint with Triple-A Pawtucket, according to the Boston Globe. He has been recovering from a strained left oblique. |
Our View: The Sox will battle the hot Blue Jays on Wednesday at Fenway Park. Youkilis is hitting .476 over 42 at-bats at home this season.
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| The AP reports that Kevin Youkilis made his first rehab start on Monday. He went 0-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout while playing first base for Triple-A Pawtucket. He is currently on the 15-day DL with a strained left oblique. |
Our View: Youkilis was dominating prior to suffering the injury. There's no way we can expect him to hit .393 all season long, but he should continue to produce strong numbers in the heart of the Red Sox order.
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| According to the Providence Journal, Kevin Youkilis is scheduled to play two rehab games in Triple-A Pawtucket on Monday and Tuesday. |
Our View: Youk is eligible to come off the DL on May 20, so it looks like he is right on schedule. Owners need to be ready to activiate him when he is eligible, because he will be good to go when he comes back.
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| According to ESPN.com, the Red Sox have placed first baseman Kevin Youkilis on the 15-day disabled list with a strained oblique. The move is retroactive to May 5th. |
Our View: The side has been bothering Youk, causing him to miss six games and the team felt he'd be better served with constant rest. The Sox called up infielder Gil Velazquez to take his place.
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| According to the Boston Globe, Kevin Youkilis is out of Tuesday's lineup due to a sore left side. |
Our View: Youk has been dealing with this issue for a while now. He's not likely to head to the DL, but is just going to need sporadic days off to rest it. As Boston's best hitter this season he should be back in the lineup soon.
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| Kevin Youkilis is still dealing with tightness in his left side, but manager Terry Francona reiterated that Youkilis is not headed for the 15-day DL, according to the Boston Globe. Francona said, "I know I keep saying day-to-day and it is dragged on a little bit, but what we are trying to do is not wait a week and have him appear in one game and take a swing and have it be a DL where it is two more weeks." |
Our View: The Red Sox are off today, and Francona is hoping Youkilis will be able to take batting practice. He has missed six straight games, but may be ready to return to action Tuesday at Anaheim.
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| Updating an earlier report, Kevin Youkilis is expected to return to Boston's lineup on Tuesday, according to the Boston Globe. |
Our View: He will miss his fifth straight game today, but is not headed to the DL. Boston will battle Anaheim on Tuesday, and fantasy owners should count on getting him back for next week. Jeff Bailey will make another start at first base today in his absence.
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| Manager Terry Francona indicated that Kevin Youkilis will remain held out of the lineup today against the Rays, according to the Boston Globe. |
Our View: He will be missing his fifth straight game, but the club wants to be sure the tightness in his left side goes away and does not become a lingering problem. Jeff Bailey could make another start at first base in his absence.
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| Kevin Youkilis missed his third straight game Thursday due to tightness in his left side, and he will not be rushed back into action, according to the Boston Globe. Manager Terry Francona said, "I think we are trying to give Youk as much time so when he comes back he is OK." |
Our View: The club wants to take it slow so the injury does not linger and become a bigger issue. Jeff Bailey could make another start at first base if Youkilis is not given the green light to return tonight against the Rays.
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| Updating an earlier report, Kevin Youkilis will miss his third straight game tonight against the Indians while recovering from tightness in his left side, according to the Boston Globe. |
Our View: Jeff Bailey will make another start at first base in his absence. The Sox did not speculate as to when Youkilis may return.
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| Kevin Youkilis missed his second straight game Wednesday while dealing with tightness in his left side, but manager Terry Francona stated that he is feeling better and improving, according to the Boston Globe. |
Our View: This is encouraging, but his status for tonight's home game against Cleveland is yet to be determined. Jeff Bailey could make another start at first base if Youkilis is not ready to return.
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| Updating an earlier report, Kevin Youkilis is out of tonight's lineup against the Indians, according to the Boston Globe. He is dealing with tightness in his left side. |
Our View: Jeff Bailey will replace Youkilis at first, and will bat seventh in the order. Youkilis also missed Tuesday's game, and it is uncertain when he may return.
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| Kevin Youkilis is dealing with tightness in his left side and was held out of Tuesday's lineup to prevent aggravating the ailment further, according to the Boston Globe. Youkilis said, "Hopefully it will be all right. The trainers want to hold me off. It is just really tight and they do not want me to play and aggravate it more."
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Our View: Youkilis hopes to be recovered enough to return tonight against the Indians at Fenway Park, but he is uncertain. He will receive treatment today. Stay tuned for updates.
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| According to the Boston Herald, Kevin Youkilis is out of Tuesday's lineup due to a sore side. He is considered day-to-day. |
Our View: This doesn't sound too serious, as Youk said he was fine to pinch today, but be sure to adjust your lineup for tonight accordingly. He should be back in there tomorrow.
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| Kevin Youkilis continued his torrid start to the season on Sunday with a 2-for-4 performance that included a two-run homer off of Rays reliever J.P. Howell. His bat wasn't enough though as Boston fell to the Rays 5-3. |
Our View: Youk is hitting .407 on the season and has already driven in 20 runners. He seems to have replaced David Ortiz as the most dangerous hitter in Boston's lineup and fantasy owners couldn't be happier. Now, Ortiz owners have some legitimate gripes.
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| Kevin Youkilis is back in the Red Sox lineup after receiving treatment on his back on Thursday, according to the Boston Globe. Youk missed Wednesday's game with soreness after being hit twice in the back with pitches recently. |
Our View: He's still sore, but he should be his usual effective self. Youk has been red hot in April as he is hitting .405/.516/.716. It is safe to get him back in your lineups.
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| First baseman Kevin Youkilis (back) is out of the lineup on Wednesday. Jeff Bailey will start in his place, the Boston Globe confirms. |
Our View: We knew this was a possibility from reports this morning, and it's not too surprising that Youk will rest tonight. The Red Sox need him to be ready for a four-game set in Tampa, following by two games against the Yankees.
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| First baseman Kevin Youkilis is questionable to play on Wednesday against the Indians due to a sore back, the Boston Globe reports. He was plunked in the back on Tuesday. Jeff Bailey would start if Youkilis is out. |
Our View: Youk is a tough guy, and he played through the pain on Tuesday night. Don't be too surprised if he sits on Wednesday, though. The Red Sox want him ready for a four-game weekend series in Tampa.
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| Kevin Youkilis was the man on Friday, hitting a walkoff home run in the eleventh inning off Yankees' reliever Damaso Marte to win the game 5-4. Youkilis was 2-for-4 on the night with two walks to go along with his two runs scored and one RBI. |
Our View: Youk came through again for the Sox, made even more special since it was the first game of the season against the Yankees. Youk has five homers on the season, and he is continuing where he left off last season.
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| Kevin Youkilis hit his fourth home run of the year on Wednesday in Boston's 10-1 win over the Twins. Youkilis was 1-for-3 on the game, including two runs, two RBI, and a walk. |
Our View: Youkilis has picked up in 2009 right where he left off in 2008, as he is hitting a scorching .462 with four homers and 12 RBI. He is also eligible at third base and first base in most formats, making him a must own in all leagues.
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| Kevin Youkilis had a huge day at the plate Saturday in the Red Sox 6-4 win over the Orioles. He accounted for most of the team's offense, going 4-for-5 with a home run and four RBI. |
Our View: In addition to his dinger, Youk doubled twice and scored a pair of runs. His RBI total looked weak before today's game, but that's because there wasn't anyone on base for him most of the season. He's now hitting a ridiculous .467 on the season.
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| Kevin Youkilis continued his hot start with a 2-for-4 day that included a home run as the Red Sox fell to the Angels 5-4 on Sunday. He also drew a walk and stole a base in the loss. |
Our View: Youkilis' batting average fell to .522 following today's performance. You won't find him stealing many bases, but he is always most aggressive in the nail-biters. Nine of Youk's 12 hits this season have been singles.
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| Kevin Youkilis was 3-for-4 with an RBI in Boston's 7-2 loss to the Rays on Wednesday. All three of his hits were singles. |
Our View: It may be unrealistic to expect Youkilis to repeat his production from last season, but he should still have a strong 2009 campaign hitting in the heart of Boston's loaded lineup.
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| Kevin Youkilis will not play Friday night against the Mets because of an illness, according to the Providence Journal. |
Our View: Youkilis is feeling a bit under the weather, but it appears to be nothing serious. Chris Carter will start at first in his absence.
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| Kevin Youkilis returned to Boston's lineup Monday as expected, according to the Boston Globe. He played four innings at first base and went 0-for-1 with a walk. His foot injury did not bother him, and he wanted to get one more at-bat in the game. |
Our View: Youkilis looks to be safe to draft again, and should be fine by opening day.
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| Kevin Youkilis is expected to be back in action today against Detroit and it appears that his foot injury has sufficiently healed, according to the Boston Globe. |
Our View: Youkilis should be good to go for opening day, barring a setback. He offers fantasy owners solid production in every department but speed.
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| Kevin Youkilis, who is recovering from tendinitis in his left Achilles, took batting practice wearing sneakers today without a plastic boot, according to the Boston Globe. |
Our View: Youkilis is hopeful of returning to Boston's lineup on Monday. Barring a setback, Youkilis should be ready for opening day.
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| Kevin Youkilis' MRI revealed tendinitis in his left Achilles, according to the Boston Herald. |
Our View: Youkilis sustained no structural damage to the ankle or surrounding area, and he will sport a protective boot through the end of the week as a precaution. He is expected to be on the shelf for 5-7 days.
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| According to the Boston Globe, Kevin Youkilis sprained his ankle and will miss the remainder of the WBC. He has returned to Red Sox camp tobe examined by team doctors. |
Our View: The injury doesn't sound too serious, and Youk shouldn't miss any of the regular season, but he worth monitoring. What's surprising is that no one knows how it occurred. Perhaps the on-field celebration got a little out of hand Tuesday night.
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| First baseman Kevin Youkilis is making a pitch for the Red Sox to sign starting pitcher Jake Peavy, according to the Boston Globe. "I know there's been a lot of trade talks with him, so I don't know what the reports are on that, but I know he'd love to pitch in Boston," Youkilis said. "If we could get him, that would be great. It's not to say we don't have enough pitching as it is, but Jake Peavy is a heck of a pitcher." |
Our View: Peavy, though he has ties to Red Sox GM Theo Epstein, isn't likely to join Boston, not with a price tag of $11 million this season and as much as $17 million in 2012.
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| Kevin Youkilis drove in two runs Tuesday as the Americans scored four in the sixth en route to a 6-5 win over the Yankees. |
Our View: Despite the slow start to his spring, Youkilis will undoubtedly be involved in MVP discussions come the end of August, when the Red Sox are threatening for their third world title in six seasons.
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| Kevin Youkilis hit his first homer of the spring on Sunday, going 1-for-3 overall with one strikeout. |
Our View: Youkilis is only batting .222 so far this spring, but we expect him to pick it up quickly as he's been one of Boston's most consistent hitters over the last two seasons.
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| The Boston Globe reports that the Red Sox have invited six non-roster players to Spring Training, all of whom will be the roster of the team's AAA affiliate in Pawtucket. The list consists of infielders Angel Chavez, Nick Green, and Ivan Ochoa, outfielder Chip Ambres, righthander Fernando Cabrera, and catcher Carlos Maldonado. |
Our View: The Red Sox also announced the hiring of former major-league outfielder Alex Ochoa to the coaching staff. His official title will be Major League Coaching Staff Assistant.
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| Kevin Youkilis has agreed to a four-year extension with the Red Sox worth more than $40 million, according to ESPN. The deal includes an option for a fifth year. |
Our View: Youkilis was awarded an extension after breaking out with 29 homers and 115 RBI in 2008, while batting .312 with a .390 OBP. As previously stated, he will represent Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
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| Kevin Youkilis will accept the invitation to represent the United States in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: The star first baseman will join teammate Dustin Pedroia. Youkilis earned the roster spot by setting new career highs in 2008 in batting average (.312), home runs (29), and RBI (115).
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| The Boston Globe reports Kevin Youkilis is unlikely to sign a contract extension this offseason. He is arbitration eligible, but the team and Youkilis' agent are negotiating a one-year contract. |
Our View: It is not shocking that the two sides were unable to come to a long-term agreement following Youkilis' breakout season. The Red Sox probably want to make sure that Youkilis is a legitimate MVP candidate over more than one season before committing so much money.
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| Kevin Youkilis will enter 2009 without a contract extension in place, according to the Boston Globe. |
Our View: Youkilis is obviously a priority for the Red Sox, finishing third in the AL MVP voting last season, but they still have him locked up for two more years. The issue will likely be more pressing next offseason to keep him from hitting free agency.
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| The Red Sox might pursue a contract extension with Kevin Youkilis, according to the Boston Globe. "We've had some what I would term early-stage conversations," said Joe Bick, the agent who represents Youkilis. |
Our View: Pursuing Mark Teixeira appears to be Boston's top priority right now and there's not a huge rush on Youkilis as he won't be eligible for free agency until after the 2010 season.
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| Boston Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis finished in third place in AL MVP voting behind winner Dustin Pedroia and Justin Morneau, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Youkilis had a career year in 2008 with career highs in batting average (.312), home runs (29), and RBI (115).
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| The AP reports that Kevin Youkilis won the Hank Aaron Award on Sunday. The award is given annually to the most outstanding offensive performer in each league. |
Our View: Youkilis managed career highs with a .312 batting average, 29 home runs and 115 RBI. He added 43 doubles and hit .374 with runners in scoring position. His .569 slugging percentage ranked third in the AL while his .390 on-base percentage was sixth.
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| Kevin Youkilis went 1-for-5 with two RBI in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Rays in Game 6 of the ALCS. His hit was good for a solo homer, his second of the series. |
Our View: Youkilis kept the Red Sox alive, and will be aiming to lead the club to their second straight World Series in Sunday's Game 7.
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| Kevin Youkilis went 0-for-4 in Monday's Game 3 loss to the Rays, hence ending his nine-game ALCS hitting streak, according to the Boston Globe. |
Our View: Youkilis is hitting 6-for-14 (.429) in the ALCS, with one homer and two RBI. He will be counted on to carry the Red Sox back into the series, as they currently trail 2-1.
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| Kevin Youkilis went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Friday's 2-0 win over the Rays in Game 1 of the ALCS at Tropicana Field. |
Our View: Youkilis should remain a key contributor for Boston in their bid to win a third World Series this decade.
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| Kevin Youkilis hit his 28th home run of the season and finished Thursday night 2-for-3 with two RBI, a walk and two runs scored. |
Our View: Youkilis is invaluable to the success of the Red Sox. he has a near-.400 OBP to go with 113 RBI and a .561 slugging percentage.
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| Kevin Youkilis coerced three bases on balls and hit his 27th home run of the season in the Red Sox 5-4 win over the Indians. |
Our View: Youkilis had only hit two home runs since August 20 before tonight, so it's nice to see him resume hitting for some power.
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| Kevin Youkilis hit a three-run shot in his first game back from dealing with a personal matter. His only hit of the night was not enough as the Red Sox fell to the Rangers 15-8. |
Our View: Youkilis had also been dealing with lower back spasms but those are said to be gone. One of the games better hitters should have a productive September heading into the postseason.
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| The Boston Herald reports that Kevin Youkilis' back is ok, but that he will miss Friday's game due to a personal matter. All indications are that he will rejoin the club tomorrow. |
Our View: This is good news for Youkilis owners. Hopefully he will be ready to start again tomorrow night.
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| Kevin Youkilis is not in the Red Sox lineup on Friday for the third straight game. He has a sore back but is not expected to land the disabled list. |
Our View: Mark Kotsay is starting in his place. Youk has been a fantasy force this season hitting .315 with 94 RBI.
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| Kevin Youkilis was 50/50 to play today against Baltimore, and was scratched from the lineup, according to the AP. |
Our View: Mark Kotsay is covering first base in his absence. The Red Sox are off Thursday, so they opted to hold him out for an added day of rest.
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| Kevin Youkilis is considered 50/50 to play in Wednesday's series finale against Baltimore, according to the Boston Globe. Manager Terry Francona said, "I don't know, I guess there's hope he would play, but we have a day off tomorrow. We'll see. I bet it's 50-50 at best. I don't know if it's a smart thing to do or not." |
Our View: He was scratched Tuesday after experiencing back spasms during the National Anthem. Jeff Bailey could make another start at first base Wednesday, if needed.
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| Updating an earlier report, Kevin Youkilis is back in the lineup after missing the previous two games due to the flu, according to the Boston Herald. |
Our View: Youkilis continues his push for his first 25-HR, 100 RBI season tonight, he currently has 24 home runs and 94 RBI, and with a big final month he could even score 100 runs (he currently has 82).
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| The Red Sox do not know if first baseman Kevin Youkilis will be able to play on Monday when the team takes on Baltimore, according to the Boston Globe. |
Our View: Youkilis has been out with flu-like symptoms for two days, and Jeff Bailey has taken his place in the lineup both days.
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| Still suffering from the flu, Boston first baseman Kevin Youkilis is out of the lineup for the second consecutive day, according to the Boston Globe. |
Our View: Youkilis has been great for fantasy owners this season, who can expect him to continue to mash upon his return.
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| Kevin Youkilis is out of Saturday's lineup, according to the Boston Globe. |
Our View: Jeff Bailey is slated to cover his spot at first base. Youkilis is dealing with flu-like symptoms and is considered day-to-day.
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| Kevin Youkilis led the charge in Friday's 8-0 win over the White Sox at home in Boston, as he went 2-for-4 with three RBI. He hit a single and a double. |
Our View: Youkilis has 94 RBI for the season, with six coming over his last five games. He should remain a steady source of production down the stretch.
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| Kevin Youkilis had a tough day at the plate as he went 1-for-4 with three strikeouts in Saturday's 11-0 loss to Toronto. |
Our View: That was the fourth time he struck out three times in a game this season, and the 18th time he struck out more than once.
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| Kevin Youkilis went 3-for-5 with a homer and three RBI in Tuesday's win over the Orioles. |
Our View: The dream season continues for Youk. He has already set career-best marks in homers and RBI, and he is in the thick of the AL batting average race. Oh, and his fantasy value has rocketed up this year.
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| When the Boston Red Sox take on the Toronto Blue Jays and starter Roy Halladay, there will be at least one player with good success against him - Kevin Youkilis. Youkilis has a career .361 average against the Cy Young candidate. |
Our View: In his career, Youkilis has gone 13-for-36 with an OBP of .452 and slugging percentage of .556. The first baseman (and third baseman while Mike Lowell is on the DL) has been hot lately and looks to continue that success tonight for fantasy owners.
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| Kevin Youkilis commented on third base, which is where he will be working while Mike Lowell is on the DL, according to the Boston Globe. Youkilis said, "Going to third base is natural to me. I've always loved playing third. It's actually an easier position than first base, and that's something a lot of people don't realize. At third you don't quite have all the moving around as you do at first base. First base is far more physical."
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Our View: Youkilis continues to hit well, as he went 3-for-4 against Texas Wednesday, and has five hits over his last two games, with two of those knocks going for home runs.
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| The Red Sox picked up where they left off last night... hitting. They threw the 8-4 win against Texas on the board with help from corner infielder Kevin Youkilis, going 3-for-4 at the dish with three doubles, totaling two RBIs and three runs scored. |
Our View: Youk already has four homers on the month and was hitting a whopping .375 coming into tonight. He's on fire and keeps getting better. Maybe moving Manny was just what he needed.
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| With 17 total hits producing 18 RBIs on the night, the Boston Red Sox have a few players worthy of note, but few found the success at the dish that Kevin Youkilis enjoyed. Youk went 2-for-5 at the dish with one walk and two homers to total five RBIs and two runs scored on the night. |
Our View: Youk is in a zone, hitting .371 on the month coming in, now touting four homers for 11 RBIs along the way.
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| Kevin Youkilis was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to an impingement in his left shoulder, according to the Boston Globe. Youkilis said he sustained the injury when he was lifting, then exacerbated on a swing and diving for a ball.
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Our View: He is hopeful to be ready to play Monday. Manager Terry Francona noted that the injury is minor and Youkilis just needs to let it settle down.
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| Kevin Youkilis returned to the Red Sox lineup on Friday after sustaining a bruise to his hand on Wednesday when he was hit by a pitch, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Youkilis will continue to bat cleanup now that Manny Ramirez is no longer in town as he attempts to record the first 100-RBI season of his career (he currently has 76).
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| Kevin Youkilis is officially listed as having a right hand contusion, according to the Boston Globe. Manager Terry Francona said, "A pretty good bruise. The good news is that there's no break. By the time I got out there, it was already turning black. I think the trainers think there's a decent chance he'll play Friday. So that's good news. It sounds like it's a matter of a day or two, as opposed to something that looked like it had a chance to be bad."
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Our View: With today's day off, Youkilis will get treatment, both ice and heat, before it's decided whether he'll be ready for Friday's game in Chicago against the White Sox.
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| Kevin Youkilis was hit by a pitch on the right hand Wednesday and eventually had to leave the game, according to SportsTicker. The All-Star took his base after getting hit but was removed in between innings after getting doubled off first. |
Our View: X-rays on Youkilis' hand came back negative. The Sox are off tomorrow, so hopefully Youk will be able to return to the lineup on Friday.
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| Kevin Youkilis led the Red Sox to a convincing 12-2 victory over Oakland at Fenway Park on Saturday, as he went 2-for-5 with four RBI. Both of his hits went for home runs. |
Our View: Youkilis has 20 homers, and extended his hitting streak to nine games, with four multi-hit efforts over the span.
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| The Red Sox entered the ninth inning against the Angels this evening without a single hit to show on the night, but first baseman Kevin Youkilis put an end to the drought by hitting his 18th homer of the season, driving in the only two runs Boston would score in the 6-2 loss. |
Our View: While Youk's batting average is taking slight dip for the month (.305 through July), he has already topped his June totals in homers and RBIs, now touting five dingers with 20 RBIs through July.
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| Kevin Youkilis' left triceps contusion is not expected to prevent him from starting tonight's All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium, according to the Boston Herald.
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Our View: The numbness in his hand went away, and he is ready to go and represent the American League tonight.
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| Kevin Youkilis was forced out of Sunday's game against the Orioles in the fifth inning due to a left triceps contusion, but X-rays were negative and he is expected to be fine, according to the Boston Herald. |
Our View: The ailment isn't expected to affect his availability for the All-Star Game either.
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| Six different players posted RBIs this evening as the Red Sox wiped the mat with Baltimore, 12-1. The top man of the hour was first baseman Kevin Youkilis, going 2-for-4 with 15th homer of the season, totaling six RBIs and one run scored on the night. |
Our View: Youk has remained consistent at the dish, hitting .324 through July, though his power numbers have struggled. Today's homer was just his second this month, but was also his second in three days. He may be warming up again, so be prepared.
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| Kevin Youkilis recorded four RBI and went 3-for-5, and the Red Sox collected 18 hits to go along with their 18-5 win over Minnesota. |
Our View: Youkilis hit his 14th home run of the season now has 57 RBI in 85 games played.
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| After a 3-for-4 game on Tuesday night, Kevin Youkilis went 3-for-5 on Wednesday. He had a home run, four RBI, and scored three runs. |
Our View: Youkilis continues to see the ball exceptionally during day games. In 25 such games this season, he is hitting .398 with 25 RBI and six of his 14 home runs.
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| Kevin Youkilis had two hits and three RBI, but it wasn't enough as the the Houston Astros defeated the Boston Red Sox 11-10 on Saturday night. |
Our View: Youk reached 50 RBI on the season in the losing effort.
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| Red Sox manager Terry Francona said that Kevin Youkilis will be in the starting lineup tonight against the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to the Boston Globe. |
Our View: Youkilis is hitting .313 with one home run in his career against Randy Johnson, who starts tonight for Arizona. It is safe to put him back in your lineup.
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| Kevin Youkilis is not in tonight's starting lineup after being hit in the eye during fielding practice last night. |
Our View: Youkilis is likely treating this as an off-day. We expect to see him back in action very soon, if not as a pinch-hitter in tonight's game.
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| Kevin Youkilis had to leave Monday's game after being struck by a ball under the right eye during in-between innings fielding practice. Brandon Moss replaced him at first. |
Our View: This didn't look like anything to worry about. The Sox were likely just exercising caution.
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| Kevin Youkilis hit two home runs, including the game winner in the 13th inning on Sunday in the Sox 5-3 victory over the Cardinals. |
Our View: Youkilis has been an unexpected source of power this season with 13 HR in just 69 games, this after seasons of 13 and 16 dingers the past two seasons. He isn't David Ortiz, but his run production has certainly helped to cover up for the big fellas loss.
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| Kevin Youkilis hopes to return from his back injury on Wednesday, but the team could play it safe and wait to bring him back on Friday after Thursday's off day, according to MLB.com. "He's better tonight," manager Terry Francona said. "Unless he's really good, I don't know that we would do that [on Wednesday] and take chances of setting him back. We'll see. If he's OK, we could certainly play him." |
Our View: Sean Casey is filling in for Youk, but it sounds like the Greek God of Walks should be back shortly.
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| Kevin Youkilis remains out of Boston's lineup due to nagging back spasms, according to the Boston Herald. |
Our View: Sean Casey will cover his spot at first base. Youkilis remains day-to-day with the ailment.
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| Kevin Youkilis had back spasms on Monday that have resulted in his being scratched from the Sox lineup, according to the Providence Journal. |
Our View: Sean Casey will take over for this night, though we have no idea of how long Youkilis will be out of action, though hopefully it won't be more than a day or two.
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| Boston was without Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz today, but the rest of the lineup pulled through in getting 6-4 win over Cincinnati today. First baseman Kevin Youkilis put his best foot forward, going 3-for-5 with a double and his 11th home run of the season, good for two RBIs and one run scored on the night. |
Our View: Youk is now hitting .307 on the year, boosting the numbers by hitting .333 through June. He also touts homers in each of his last two games with four combined RBIs.
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| Kevin Youkilis told the Providence Journal on Friday that he was disappointed at not having been drafted by his hometown Cincinnati Reds.
The Red Sox selected him in the eighth round of the 2001 draft.
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Our View: In his first trip back to the town he grew up in and played college ball, the first baseman will have 138 family and friends in the stands for Saturday's game. Youkilis is not in the Friday night starting lienup.
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| Kevin Youkilis is not in the Red Sox starting lineup tonight. The Sox are facing Aaron Harrang and the Reds. With no designated hitter, Manny Ramirez is back in left field and Sean Casey starts at first base. |
Our View: Youkilis is having a terrific season and the Red Sox trip to the National League gives manager Terry Francona a reason to rest his versatile infielder. Youk is hitting .301 with 10 home runs, 41 RBI and 42 runs scored, and has played in 64 of Boston's 69 games.
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| Kevin Youkilis will return to the starting lineup tonight against Baltimore, according to the Providence Journal. He is going to bat sixth in the order. |
Our View: He missed the last three games due to a sore right hand. He is hitting .306 with nine homers and 35 RBI over 51 games, and Boston, as well as roto-owners, will be pleased to have him back in action.
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| The Boston Red Sox report injured first baseman Kevin Youkilis should be back on the field soon, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Youkilis had X-rays performed on his injured hand today and results show no significant damage. Youk was out of the lineup this evening, his second consecutive missed game, but manager Terry Francona hopes to get him back in to face LHP Erik Bedard on Wednesday.
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| Kevin Youkilis was scratched from tonight's lineup because of a pain in the top of his right hand, this according to the Boston Globe. |
Our View: The report mentions that Youkilis said he doesn't remember how he hurt the hand, but he decided he couldn't play after taking batting practice. Youkilis has a successful, albeit small, history against King Felix and is one of the Red Sox to have homered off the Seattle ace.
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| Kevin Youkilis hit his ninth home run of the season on Sunday and he went 3-for-5 and is now hitting .329. |
Our View: Youkilis continues to be an amazing mid-round bargain this year as his totals stack up against almost all first basemen in baseball (.329-9-33). Don't count on a 30 homer season for Youkilis, but he just might knock in 100 runs.
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| Kevin Youkilis has been named the AL Player of the Week, according to the AP. He earned the honor as he led the AL in home runs last week with five and tied for the league high in RBI with 10. He also hit .375 (12-for-32) with a .938 slugging percentage, while collecting 30 total bases. He has at least one RBI in five straight games. Team-mate Mike Lowell was also considered for the award, along with outfielder Garret Anderson and pitcher Ervin Santana of the Angels.
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Our View: This was the the first weekly honor for the 29-year old first baseman. He holds a .322 average this season, with eight homers and 30 RBI over 38 games.
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| Boston's lineup is feared for the hitters in the 3, 4, and 5 holes, but tonight it was the 5, 6, and 7 doing damage as the Red Sox picked up the 5-2 win versus Minnesota. 3B Mike Lowell, recently returned from injury, went 2-for-4 with his third home run of the season. 1B Kevin Youkilis went 2-for-5 at the plate with his eighth home run of the year. Catcher Jason Varitek followed, going 2-for-3 with a double. |
Our View: Youkilis is the one to note, now touting 29 RBIs on the season with a .319 AVG, though stranding four runners on base this evening is sure to bother him and fantasy owners.
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| Kevin Youkilis only went 1-for-5 on Thursday but the one hit was a home run, his fifth in the last five games. |
Our View: While others were chasing the big names on draft day, those who were patient and selected Youkilis in the middle rounds are reaping the benefits of his hot start to the season.
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| Kevin Youkilis hit two home runs on his way to two runs scored and three RBI for the Sox. |
Our View: Youkilis continues to have another solid season for the Red Sox, and in fact, it can be argued that he is the team's MVP so far. Youkilis is hitting .317 with 25 RBI and 23 runs through 33 games, so role him out there with confidence.
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| Kevin Youkilis is hot right now, as he is hitting .556 (5-for-9) with two doubles, two home runs, and seven RBI over his last three games, according to MLB.com. Team-mate Mike Lowell said, "No matter where you put him in the order, he gives you good at-bats. He produces, and he's a valuable guy to our team."
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Our View: Youkilis has helped pick up the slack for Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz. Ramirez has been in a bit of a slump and Ortiz has been slowed by his knee ailment.
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| Kevin Youkilis hit his fourth home run of the season as the Red Sox beat the Tigers 6-3 on Monday night. |
Our View: The Boston first baseman came into the game hitless against Detroit starter Jeremy Bonderman, but his two-run blast into the left-field bleachers gave the Sox a comfortable 4-0 lead.
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| Kevin Youkilis hammered the Rays on Sunday. He went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a homer, two runs, and four RBI. As a result, his batting average jumped back up to .307. |
Our View: The Greek God of not making errors at first base has seen his average drop sharply over the last 10 games, and it's nice to see Youk post a solid outing. He remains a quality corner infielder in all types of fantasy leagues.
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| The moment passed with no fanfare, but the Boston Red Sox watched 1B Kevin Youkilis surpass a significant milestone for the team in yesterday's 1-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, according to FenwayWest.com. |
Our View: Youkilis completed his 1,701 play at the position without an error yesterday, a new franchise record for the Sox and a sign of just how valuable Youk's contributions have been to this team in recent seasons. Youkilis nearly ruined the moment, turning to throw the ball into the crowd until a team member on the bench informed him of the feat. "I didn't even know when I did it, I just go out there to play the game," Youkilis said. "It's not a big deal to me. Hopefully that's it."
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| Boston 1B Kevin Youkilis is out of the lineup this evening with back stiffness, according to the Boston Globe. |
Our View: Youkilis suffered the mild injury last night making a play at third. Manager Terry Francona reports the injury is not serious and should not keep Youk out for any prolonged period of time.
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| Kevin Youkilis contacted manager Terry Francona early this morning and informed him he was ready to play, this according to the Providence Journal. The Sox' third baseman fouled a ball off his left big toe in the sixth inning on Wednesday. X-rays were negative.
“He made it very clear to me that if I didn’t play him he would be a pain in the butt,” said the manager. “That’s good news because when a guy has that kind of outlook at 10 in the morning and he’s laughing about it he’s probably feeling a little better than expected.”
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Our View: Youkilis and the Sox have been good offensively. The infielder's line of .368/.433/.596 is impressive to say the least. Youk has two home runs, 12 runs scored, 11 RBI and has even attempted (unsuccessfully) a stolen base.
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| Kevin Youkilis injured his foot on Wednesday night and x-rays on his toe were negative so he hopes to play on Thursday, this according to MLB.com. "For me, it's just trying to get healthy and do what's best with this team. It's nothing long term, so that's a good thing. Hopefully I'll be out there." |
Our View: The team is already without Mike Lowell and can ill afford to also be without Youkilis. If Youkilis can't go look for Jed Lowrie to take over duties at third base.
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| Kevin Youkilis kept the good times rolling on Monday. He hit two doubles and a homer against the Indians and finished the night with a pair of RBI. Youkilis has driven in nine runs over the past seven contests. |
Our View: He's clearly found his happy place.
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| Kevin Youkilis went 2-for-3 with one run and two RBI in Sunday's win over the Yankees. He owns seven RBI over the last six games. |
Our View: Youkilis is currently 5-for-9 with runners in scoring position this season. He obviously won't keep up that pace, and fantasy owners should get over-excited about his early production.
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| Kevin Youkilis will start at third base today against Detroit, according to the Boston Globe. He will replace Mike Lowell, who is nursing a hand injury. Sean Casey will take his spot at first base. |
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| Kevin Youkilis failed to add to his impressive early season swings, going 0-for-5 in Boston’s 2-7 loss to the Detroit Tigers. This is only the third time Youkilis failed to get a hit in a game thus far this season and only the second in which he failed to get on base. |
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| Kevin Youkilis is hitless over nine career at-bats against Jeremy Bonderman, today opposing pitcher for Detroit, according to MLB.com. Perhaps this is the day he ends the hitless streak, as he is belting a rock solid .400 over 25 at-bats so far this season. |
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| Kevin Youkilis continues to carry a hot stick in the early going for the Red Sox, hitting 2-for-4 in Boston's 5-0 win over Oakland. Youkilis also picked up one RBI and one run scored on the day, a performance that brings his average to .400. |
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| Kevin Youkilis had a tough day at the plate against the Dodgers on Sunday as he went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts. He ended spring training with a .279 batting average and should bounce back fine. |
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| Kevin Youkilis clubbed his third homer of the spring against Toronto, which was good for three RBI. Youkilis hit 16 home runs in 2007 and is off to a good start in that department. |
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| Continuing their tradition of not going to arbitration with players in the Theo Epstein era, the Red Sox have agreed to terms with first baseman Kevin Youkilis according to the Boston Globe. Youkilis will make $3 million dollars this year according to the one-year deal. Youkilis was asking for $3.7 million, while the team offered $2.525 million. |
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| Kevin Youkilis has filed for salary arbitration, according to the Boston Herald. "We had regular discussions and they've been very amicable," said Joe Bick, Youkilis' Cincinnati-based agent. "It's been a very good exchange of information. Filing is part of the formal process, but we're intent on getting the right deal for Kevin Youkilis." Youkilis, who hit .288 with 16 homers and 83 RBI last year, will receive a nice bump from last year's $424,500 salary. |
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| Kevin Youkilis rested his sore wrist again Thursday, though he was available to pinch hit, the AP reports. He's had just 51 at-bats this month. |
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| Kevin Youkilis missed his eighth straight game Tuesday due to a sore wrist, the AP reports. Terry Francona is hoping to get Youkilis back in the lineup Wednesday. |
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| It appears unlikely that Kevin Youkilis will be able to return to action on Tuesday. "I don't know," manager Terry Francona told the Boston Globe. "I'd love for him to play, but I would say, probably not." Youkilis is expected to test his bruised right wrist by taking batting practice Monday, and off-day for the Red Sox, but unless he has an unexpectedly good session, he won't be back in the mix Tuesday. |
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| The Red Sox have ruled Kevin Youkilis for Sunday's game, according to the Boston Globe. They'll wait to see if he's ready to return from his bruised right wrist after Monday's off-day. |
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| Kevin Youkilis had an MRI taken of his bruised right wrist. "I got good news from my MRI," said Youkilis, according to the Boston Globe. "No fracture, just inflammation in the joint." Youkilis hasn't played since being struck on the joint by a pitch last Saturday. He'll have to get through a quality batting practice session before returning to the lineup, so he may not be ready until after the weekend. |
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| Kevin Youkilis, recovering from a bruised right wrist, took some dry swings Wednesday and also did some throwing, according to the Boston Herald. "He's still really sore," manager Terry Francona said. "I think there's a difference between doing (the drills) and playing in a game, but it is a good step." There is currently no date set for Youkilis' return. |
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| Kevin Youkilis played catch Tuesday but is not ready to return, the AP reports. "We're doing everything we can but I don't know how you can go faster than the healing will allow," manager Terry Francona said. Youkilis was hit by a pitch from New York's Chien-Ming Wang on Saturday and has not started since. |
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| The Red Sox were without Kevin Youkilis for a second straight game Monday because of his injured wrist. The Associated Press reports he was able to do some exercises, but the wrist is still swollen. He was hit by a pitch on Saturday and will likely miss at least a couple more games. |
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| Kevin Youkilis was held out of Sunday's lineup due to a bruised right wrist, and he doesn't expect to play tonight against the Blue Jays, according to the Boston Herald. "Youk's really sore on the inside part of his wrist, which I think is understandable," said manager Terry Francona before the game. "He'll receive his treatment and we'll see where that progresses. I think everyone acknowledges that he's a pretty tough kid. Hopefully this will maybe (sideline him) just (last night) - that would be nice." This doesn't appear to be an injury that will keep Youkilis for an extended period of time, so we have to think he'll be back within a day or two. |
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| Kevin Youkilis (quad) missed his third straight game Saturday, the AP reports. He's hoping to return immediately after the All-Star break. |
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| Kevin Youkilis was out of action again on Thursday. He's now missed three of Boston's past four games due to a strained hamstring. It's not clear if he will be able to play before the All-Star break. |
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| Kevin Youkilis was back in the lineup Tuesday after sitting one game with a sore quad. Youkilis went 1-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored. |
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| Kevin Youkilis was a late scratch on Monday night because of tight right quad. "It's been going on for a while," Youkilis told the Boston Herald. "I'm playing through it. Just one of those things I've been playing with for the last few weeks." Youkilis is considered day-to-day, but he's expected to return to the lineup soon. Eric Hinske replaced him at first on Monday. |
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| Kevin Youkilis was given a routine rest for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader with Atlanta. Youkilis homered in the opener, extending his hitting streak to 12 games in the process. |
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| Kevin Youkilis was available to pinch-hit Wednesday after being hit by a pitch earlier this week, but he may be back in the starting lineup as soon as Thursday, according to the Boston Globe. |
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| Kevin Youkilis was scratched from the lineup Wednesday because of soreness in his left leg, the AP reports. Youkilis has been hit by pitches in the same area of his leg twice in the past three days. He's considered day-to-day. |
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| Kevin Youkilis left Tuesday's game after taking a pitch above his left knee, the AP reports. He went 3-for-3 with a homer before leaving the game. "There's going to be some tightness," said Youkilis, who is listed as day-to-day. "Hopefully I'll get through it and be all right." |
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| Kevin Youkilis wrapped the spring hitting .368, and he also walked 12 times, pushing his on-base percentage up to .486. |
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| Kevin Youkilis said he just "started feeling normal again" this week after battling an abdominal strain late last season, according to the Boston Herald. "Usually, I just take a month to rest and then I get right back at it," said Youkilis. "The month passed and it was still there in November. I could do some cardio work but I couldn’t do any sprints or anything like that. I was worried that I had a sports hernia, but I checked out OK. They said it was just a lower abdominal strain. Even so, it’s nothing that I’d want to go through again." He said he learned that he should ask for an occasional day off to keep from wearing down too much. |
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| Kevin Youkilis likely will sit out the final two games of the regular season, according to the Boston Globe. Red Sox manager Terry Francona said that Youkilis is battling numerous ailments. |
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| Kevin Youkilis is expected to be available for Friday's game with Toronto. He's been out the last couple of days with neck spasms. |
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| Kevin Youkilis will likely miss a couple of more games due to his neck spasms, according to the Boston Herald. He suffered the injury on Tuesday, and did not play on Wednesday. |
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| Kevin Youkilis was out of the lineup on Wednesday because of neck spasms, according to the AP. He left Tuesday night's game with a neck strain. He is expected to miss "a couple of games," manager Terry Francona said. |
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| Kevin Youkilis came out of the first game of Sunday's doubleheader with a jammed right shoulder, according to the AP. Youkilis said that the injury wasn't major. |
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| Barring a trade, Kevin Youkilis will enter next season as the leadoff man for the Red Sox, Terry Francona told the Boston Globe. Youkilis's OBP has been over .400 for most of the year, and even at .385 he's still 11th in the American League in that department. "We value the on-base a lot," Francona said. "I think Youkilis has done a great job." |
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| Even though Kevin Youkilis had been cleared to play Saturday, manager Terry Francona held him out anyway, according to the AP. Youkilis missed Friday's contest because he had the flu. |
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| Kevin Youkilis said that he would be able to play on Tuesday, according to the Red Sox website. Youkilis did not start on Monday after jamming his ankle and getting spiked in the hand on Sunday. |
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| Kevin Youkilis was out of the starting lineup Monday after jamming his ankle and getting spiked in the hand in Sunday's contest, according to the AP. Youkilis, who is day-to-day, was replaced at first base by Eric Hinske. |
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