Red Sox acquire reliever Jorge Alcala in trade with Twins
The Red Sox acquired reliever Jorge Alcala from the Minnesota Twins Wednesday night in hopes the hard-throwing righty can help an overworked Boston bullpen.
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The Red Sox acquired reliever Jorge Alcala from the Minnesota Twins Wednesday night in hopes the hard-throwing righty can help an overworked Boston bullpen.
Rookie Marcelo Mayer hit two of Boston's four solo home runs and the Red Sox outlasted the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Wednesday night.
Roman Anthony was rocking a new number on the back of his Red Sox jersey on Tuesday night, much to the delight of Boston legend Fred Lynn.
Red Sox pitcher Hunter Dobbins has some explaining to do, according to the New York Post.
Like Jayson Tatum, Celtics star Jaylen Brown will also be spending his offseason rehabbing from surgery.
Roman Anthony hit a two-run double for his first major league hit to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Tuesday night.
With mandatory minicamp in the books, the New England Patriots are officially on to Training Camp.
Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs can't do much on the field at the moment as he continues his recovery from ACL surgery, but he can still sidestep questions with the media.
Marco Sturm has some big plans to revamp the Boston Bruins offense in his first season as head coach.
Drake Maye is expected to take a big jump on the field and in the locker room for the Patriots. The 22-year-old is embracing every challenge along the way.
Top prospect Roman Anthony showed a lot of poise in his Red Sox debut after a wild day.
Top Red Sox prospect Roman Anthony was hitless in four at-bats, with one walk and an RBI groundout.
Roman Anthony has finally been called up to the Major Leagues by the Boston Red Sox.
The New England Patriots kicked off mandatory minicamp in Foxboro on Monday, and the theme of the day was energy.
The Stefon Diggs controversy appears to be a thing of the past in New England, with the receiver at minicamp and earning the praise of head coach Mike Vrabel.

Boston Bruins radio analyst Bob Beers joins Steve Burton on WBZ's Sports Final to break down the surprising Brad Marchand trade to the Florida Panthers. Beers discusses why the Bruins made the move, and if there is any shot Marchand makes a return to Boston this summer. Beers also breaks down Boston's other trades and Sweeney's path ahead.
The Boston Bruins held a fire sale on Friday, trading team captain Brad Marchand, center Charlie Coyle, and defenseman Brandon Carlo on the NHL's deadline day. WBZ's Dan Roche reports.
Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla gave quick injury updates on Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, who both practiced Tuesday and have a chance to return for Wednesday night's tilt against the Blazers at TD Garden.
With the regular season just three weeks away, Dan Roche and Joe Weil share their takeaways from Red Sox Spring Training so far. They discuss Alex Bregman's leadership and explain why he hasn't played any games at second base, along with the three prospects fighting for a roster spot. Both also express optimism about the team's pitching staff, which has depth in both the starting rotation and the bullpen.
With the NFL Scouting Combine over, teams will now shift focus to free agency and the NFL Draft. ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss joins Steve Burton on WBZ-TV's Sports Final to break down New England's plan to build a winning roster this offseason, which will start with a focus in the trenches. Reiss also gives options for the No. 4 pick and a few of his takeaways from the Combine.
New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown has landed on the injured reserve list, according to reports.
Drake Maye threw three interceptions in the fourth quarter, as the Patriots opened the season by blowing a 10-point lead and losing 13-10 to the Seahawks.
A.J. Brown injured his right ankle in his New England Patriots debut Wednesday against Seattle and he did not return.
Carter Jensen had a two-run double, Salvador Perez added an RBI and the Kansas City Royals beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
The Los Angeles Angels beat the Boston Red Sox 6-4 on Wednesday night to take the series.
The Los Angeles Angels beat the Red Sox 6-1 on Tuesday night to end Boston's five-game win streak.
Patrice Bergeron is headed to the Hockey Hall of Fame this fall.
The Boston Bruins announced Thursday that they will hoist Patrice Bergeron's No. 37 to the rafters at TD Garden during a ceremony this season.
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been suspended for the first six games of next season for slashing Buffalo's Zach Benson.
For the first time, Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum is publicly talking about his partner of nine years, Jaylen Brown, being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Jaylen Brown is reflecting on his legacy in Boston while "still trying to make sense" of the stunning Celtics trade.
The Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks.
The U.S. Men's National Team revealed its 2026 FIFA World Cup roster, with Matt Turner and Miles Robinson making the cut.
The Kraft Group, owners of the New England Revolution, announced Wednesday that they have reached an agreement to move forward with plans to build a soccer stadium for the franchise in Everett.
The Caleb Porter era is over in New England, as the Revolution parted ways with the head coach on Monday.
T.J. Swenson Jr. is the recipient of the Sweeney Award for civilian bravery.
Massachusetts marked 25 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks with a statewide moment of silence on Friday and special tributes.
Waltham is the latest community in Massachusetts to take action against Flock cameras.
WBZ-TV’s Lisa Hughes was in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001. She shares how her life was forever changed by that day.
For the first time ever, the annual Red Bandana Game was held on 9/11, honoring Welles Crowther's heroism.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
A former FAA special agent says the 9/11 attacks never should have happened because the government was aware of the vulnerabilities.
According to I-Team sources, a Massachusetts State Police trooper allegedly targeted his former girlfriend with racist messages after she began dating a man of color.
Massachusetts State Police have opened an internal affairs investigation after an alleged sexual assault at the department's Oak Bluffs barracks, the WBZ-TV I-Team has learned.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
For the first time ever, the annual Red Bandana Game was held on 9/11, honoring Welles Crowther's heroism.
Carter Jensen had a two-run double, Salvador Perez added an RBI and the Kansas City Royals beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown has landed on the injured reserve list, according to reports.
Drake Maye threw three interceptions in the fourth quarter, as the Patriots opened the season by blowing a 10-point lead and losing 13-10 to the Seahawks.
Dániel Gazdag scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the New England Revolution to a 2-1 victory over New York City FC on Wednesday night at Citi Field.
A magazine borrowed from the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire 132 years ago has finally been returned.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.