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Mookie Betts homered on the first two pitches he saw, collecting four hits and five RBIs in all, and Eduardo Rodriguez allowed only five singles in seven shutout innings Wednesday night to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2.
A former Boston Globe writer sat down with WBZ-TV's Liam Martin to defend his take.
Nelson Cruz and Miguel Sanó connected in the fifth inning to pad Minnesota's record home run total, and the Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 6-5 Tuesday night.
So, Alex Cora is telling you there's a chance.
The Boston Red Sox wrapped up a successful road swing with a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.
The Red Sox headed into the eighth inning with a 4-3 lead. But they gave up seven runs in the frame and lost to the Angels, 10-4.
Even if they do miss the playoffs, the organization will be entering the upcoming winter feeling mighty confident in the young left side of the infield.
The Red Sox picked up ground in the AL wild-card race and trails by five games for the final playoff spot.
Jackie Bradley, Jr.'s 478-foot home run helped the Red Sox beat the Colorado Rockies 10-6 on Tuesday.
David Ortiz has hired former Boston Police Commissioner and WBZ-TV security analyst Ed Davis to investigate the shooting that nearly killed him earlier this summer.
The San Diego Padres beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1 Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
David Ortiz posted a photo of him and his daughter on Instagram, the first time fans have gotten a glimpse at the Red Sox icon since he was shot.
Brock Holt's homer on the first pitch of the ninth inning lifted the Boston Red Sox to a 5-4 victory against the San Diego Padres.
J.D. Martinez had the big game for the Boston Red Sox, hitting two three-run homers and driving in a career-high seven runs.
The Boston Red Sox may not be having the most fun-filled season, but this weekend will offer at least a bit of levity.
Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick will not be a first ballot Hall of Famer, sources tell CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel met with reporters as his team is starting preparations for the Super Bowl.
New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is now scheduled to be arraigned in March.
Some health experts on social media claimed to find evidence Patriots quarterback Drake Maye could be dealing with an injury. Head coach Mike Vrabel was asked about it Tuesday.
Payton Pritchard scored 23 points and Jaylen Brown added 20 to lead the Boston Celtics over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Matthew Robertson scored at 3:53 of overtime as the Rangers beat the Bruins 4-3 on Monday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
It took a bit longer than usual due to winter conditions in New England, but the Patriots are back home as AFC Champions after winning in Denver.
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and quarterback Drake Maye reacted to the team's AFC Championship Game win.
After another record setting, top-ten snowstorm for Boston, it's hard to ignore what may be coming next for Massachusetts.
Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick will not be a first ballot Hall of Famer, sources tell CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel met with reporters as his team is starting preparations for the Super Bowl.
The district attorney said officers won't be charged in the death of Francis Gigliotti, the man who died after a struggle with Haverhill police.
Some health experts on social media claimed to find evidence Patriots quarterback Drake Maye could be dealing with an injury. Head coach Mike Vrabel was asked about it Tuesday.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
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.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Time Out Market Boston, a food hall that opened in the Fenway neighborhood in 2019, won't be closing after all.
The 2026 semifinalists for the James Beard Award are out, and several Massachusetts restaurants, bars and chefs made the list.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Small businesses in Massachusetts are seeing a boom in business thanks to the playoff run by the New England Patriots.
Three Uno Pizzeria & Grill locations in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island have closed for good.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick will not be a first ballot Hall of Famer, sources tell CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel met with reporters as his team is starting preparations for the Super Bowl.
New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is now scheduled to be arraigned in March.
Some health experts on social media claimed to find evidence Patriots quarterback Drake Maye could be dealing with an injury. Head coach Mike Vrabel was asked about it Tuesday.
Payton Pritchard scored 23 points and Jaylen Brown added 20 to lead the Boston Celtics over the Portland Trail Blazers.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.
