Sep 29 - By Associated Press
Red Sox right-hander Josh Beckett is ready to pitch again, a day after getting scratched from a start because of back spasms.

Sep 28 - By Associated Press
Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett was scratched from Monday night's scheduled start because of back spasms.

Apr 19 - By Associated Press
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.

Apr 14 - By Mike Celizic, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
What’s worse, an intentional elbow to the groin or what looked like an accidental non-pitch over a batter’s head?

Oct 11 - By Mark Didtler, For The Associated Press
Josh Beckett's reputation as a postseason ace is taking a beating.

Oct 6 - By Howard Ulman, AP Sports Writer
Josh Beckett waited four extra days for a chance to show his postseason brilliance. That shine wore off with his very first pitch. The Red Sox right-hander had the worst outing of his 10 postseason starts as Boston lost 5-4 to the Los Angeles Angels in 12 innings on Sunday night.

Sep 28 - By Associated Press
Boston pitcher Josh Beckett threw a side session Thursday during an off-day in the Red Sox-Angels playoff series, and remains scheduled to start Game 3 Sunday in Boston.

Sep 28 - By Howard Ulman, AP Sports Writer
Josh Beckett probably will miss the opener of Boston's first-round AL playoffs series against the Los Angeles Angels, a person in the Red Sox organization with knowledge of the plans has told The Associated Press.
Sep 5 - By Associated Press
The Boston Red Sox got three key players back Friday, activating right-hander Josh Beckett, third baseman Mike Lowell and first baseman Sean Casey from the 15-day disabled list.

Aug 29 - By Associated Press
Red Sox ace Josh Beckett is set to rejoin Boston's rotation on Friday night in Texas. Beckett, who hasn't pitched since Aug. 17 because of an inflamed right elbow, threw 58 pitches during a bullpen session before Tuesday's game against Baltimore.
Aug 28 - By Mike Fitzpatrick, AP Sports Writer
Josh Beckett was scratched again from a scheduled start, and the Boston Red Sox ace plans to have his ailing right elbow examined by Dr. James Andrews.

Aug 19 - By Associated Press
Josh Beckett remains on course to start for the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, although manager Terry Francona won't be overly disappointed if the right-hander gets pushed back again.

Apr 22 - By Associated Press
Josh Beckett was scratched from his start for the Boston Red Sox against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night because of a stiff neck.
Apr 6 - By Associated Press
Josh Beckett was activated from the 15-day disabled list by the Boston Red Sox before Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, allowing the right-hander to make his season debut against Toronto's Roy Halladay.

Mar 24 - By Associated Press
A starry Samuel Beckett celebration featuring Ralph Fiennes, Barry McGovern and Liam Neeson, will be part of Lincoln Center Festival 08.

Mar 23 - By Associated Press
Josh Beckett threw two scoreless innings in a minor league game Sunday, an important step in his return from back spasms.

Mar 12 - By Howard Ulman, AP Sports Writer
Josh Beckett will stay behind when the Red Sox fly 7,500 miles to Tokyo on Wednesday, even though he threw a ball 75 feet without back pain on Sunday.

Mar 11 - By Howard Ulman, AP Sports Writer
Josh Beckett's back still is feeling stiff.

Mar 8 - By Associated Press
Josh Beckett's back pain began when he landed on a soft spot after his first warmup pitch. He threw five more, then walked off the field before the game even started.

Oct 23 - By Mike Fitzpatrick, AP Sports Writer
Sitting at the postseason podium where he's become such a staple, Josh Beckett glared at a room full of reporters Tuesday and grew increasingly annoyed with questions about his success.