a couple updates

Posted on | April 19, 2009 | Comments

Excerpt from ESPN.com:

Josh Beckett’s suspension was reduced from six games to five on Sunday, allowing the Boston Red Sox ace to take his next turn in the rotation.

Beckett threw a pitch near the head of the Los Angeles Angels’ Bobby Abreu last Sunday, leading to both dugouts and bullpens emptying. The right-hander was suspended on Tuesday and immediately appealed the ruling.

With the Red Sox off Thursday, the new penalty allows Beckett to switch spots with Jon Lester and start Saturday. Lester is now scheduled to start the series opener against the New York Yankees on Friday.

Ainge told not to watch Celtics

Excerpt from ESPN.com:

Celtics GM Danny Ainge was released from Massachusetts Hospital on Sunday, two days after suffering a minor heart attack and having arterial surgery, the Boston Herald reported.

Ainge will not likely attend Game 2 of the Celtics series against the Chicago Bulls on Monday, the Herald reported. Doctors had advised Ainge not to watch the game.