Early Hall Of Fame Voting Shows Positive Sign For David Ortiz
David Ortiz has the credentials and the résumé to be a Hall of Famer. Thus far in the process, he also has the votes.
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David Ortiz has the credentials and the résumé to be a Hall of Famer. Thus far in the process, he also has the votes.
David Ortiz, Ryan Howard, Tim Lincecum and Alex Rodriguez are among 13 first-time candidates on the Hall of Fame ballot of the Baseball Writers' Association of America, joining 17 holdovers.
Red Sox fans were a rowdy bunch after the Game 3 win over the Astros in the ALCS.
"We were out all night. I'm not a drinker; I got bombed that night."
If you thought the 2021 non-class of the Baseball Hall of Fame caused a kerfuffle, just wait until next year when Alex Rodriguez and David Oritz make their first appearance on the ballot.
Alex Rodriguez, among four groups of bidders for a possible purchase of the New York Mets, called for baseball players to accept the type of revenue-sharing system that is tied to a salary cap and sparked quick opposition from the union.
Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez are taking another swing at buying the New York Mets. The power couple is apparently seeking the advice of Patriots owner Robert Kraft in their endeavor -- and a potential investor.
Alex Rodriguez really wanted to be a member of the Red Sox in 2003, so when the MLBPA nixed the deal he had to drown away his sorrows.
Alex Rodriguez and David Ortiz are no longer enemies on the field. But they've carried the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry into the world of television.
According to a new book written by a former MLB investigator and Red Sox security agent, PEDs are alive and well in Major League Baseball.
Alex Rodriguez, 32, of Easton is facing six counts of animal cruelty related to the May 29 incident.
A lot has happened for the Boston Red Sox since July 24, 2004, but it's a day that will forever live in the team's history.
Former President Barack Obama will speak at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference on Feb. 23 to discuss his time in office and the next chapter in his life.
Alex Rodriguez had some fun with David Ortiz on Wednesday.
Former Yankees villain Alex Rodgriguez and his girlfriend, singer Jennifer Lopez, are headed to Las Vegas with Patriots owner Robert Kraft.
A-Rod suggested the Red Sox may trade for Miguel Cabrera at the deadline.
A-Rod's turbulent time as a New York Yankee, and likely his MLB career, ends tonight. What's this maddening superstar's legacy?
All week long, Red Sox fans have asked for Alex Rodriguez.
Don't expect much fanfare for Alex Rodriguez's final visit to Fenway Park this week.
It has been, always and forever, the most asked question in the world of sports -- what if?
Red Sox fans will get one final chance to say goodbye to a familiar foe this week at Fenway Park as Alex Rodriguez announced that he will retire as a player on Friday.
We are two weeks into the 2016 Major League Baseball season, and already there are veteran positions players struggling to hit their weight. There also are experienced pitchers that can't find the strike zone at all. What do you do with these guys on your fantasy roster? It depends on the player and the situation, but in most leagues, there are always better alternatives on the waiver wire. The tough part is to decide if the short-term move will be better than long-term patience.
Alex Rodriguez decided that Wednesday, March 23, 2016 would be the appropriate time to announce his fall 2017 retirement.
2016 won't see the Red Sox and Yankees competing for 100 wins each, but it should see each team alive in the race for a wide open AL East.
I think I've grown to like Alex Rodriguez. This is a problem.
Dylan Cease took a no-hitter into the sixth inning as the Blue Jays beat the Red Sox 6-0.
First responders were searching a Milford, Massachusetts quarry Saturday for a missing swimmer.
The Patriots have offered to make Christian Gonzalez the highest-paid cornerback in the league, team owner Robert Kraft says.
In the wake of Louisa Gag's death, Mayor Wu is promising more protection for Boston bike lanes and cyclists.
The defending AFC champion New England Patriots are back on the field starting Saturday, as training camp gets underway ahead of the upcoming season.
First responders were searching a Milford, Massachusetts quarry Saturday for a missing swimmer.
The Patriots have offered to make Christian Gonzalez the highest-paid cornerback in the league, team owner Robert Kraft says.
In the wake of Louisa Gag's death, Mayor Wu is promising more protection for Boston bike lanes and cyclists.
Maine Democrats gathered Saturday to select former state Senate President Troy Jackson as the Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot.
Police say it was a case of alleged littering that sparked a road rage incident in Hingham, Massachusetts.
Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
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.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
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.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
There's a proposal in Cambridge to limit customers at bars and restaurants to one drink every 30 minutes.
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.
Dylan Cease took a no-hitter into the sixth inning as the Blue Jays beat the Red Sox 6-0.
The Patriots have offered to make Christian Gonzalez the highest-paid cornerback in the league, team owner Robert Kraft says.
The defending AFC champion New England Patriots are back on the field starting Saturday, as training camp gets underway ahead of the upcoming season.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 on Friday night.
DeAndre Hopkins will be with the New England Patriots for the start of training camp this week, but not for a tryout.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.
A seal pup was spotted hanging ten on a boogie board off the cost of Maine this Fourth of July.
Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer who has made headlines with his theories about alien encounters, will lead a White House scientific advisory council on UFOs.