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In this May 1, 2011, file photo, Boston Red Sox's Marco Scutaro throws to first base for the out on a ground ball by Seattle Mariners' Jack Wilson in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Boston.

Bobby Valentine took over as manager of the Boston Red Sox on Thursday, promising to be hard-working, open-minded and even humble as he tries to help the franchise return to the playoffs and forget after the disappointment of this season's unprecedented September collapse.

Texas Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux has withdrawn from consideration for the manager's job with the Boston Red Sox.

The Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox will not hold any talks before Tuesday on compensation for the hiring of Theo Epstein.

The 37-year-old Epstein resigned from the Boston Red Sox on Friday night with a year remaining on his contract as general manager to run a team that has gone 103 years without a World Series championship.

Theo Epstein is reportedly close to leaving the Boston Red Sox and joining the Chicago Cubs as their general manager.

A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that Boston Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein is likely to join the Chicago Cubs within the next 48 hours.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday night because no announcement had been made. The Cubs fired general manager Jim Hendry on Aug.

A startling rally by the Tampa Bay Rays, a season saved by a guy hitting only .108. A total collapse by the Boston Red Sox, on one more ball that just got away.

Another big win by Chris Carpenter and the St. Louis Cardinals. Another near-miss for Chipper Jones and the Atlanta Braves.

A frenzied finish all over the majors on Wednesday night, more than any fan could've asked for.