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.
Jarren Duran's opposite-field two-run homer in the seventh inning rallied the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night.
A Southboro, Massachusetts family came within feet of being struck by lightning, and the entire incident was caught on camera.
Tributes poured in for Barney Frank, the former Massachusetts congressman who died after being in hospice care.
Harvard University faculty members voted to cap the number of A's awarded to students in an effort to make the grades more meaningful.
An off-duty Massachusetts firefighter was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after a large tree limb landed on him.
Harvard University faculty members voted to cap the number of A's awarded to students in an effort to make the grades more meaningful.
A Southboro, Massachusetts family came within feet of being struck by lightning, and the entire incident was caught on camera.
An off-duty Massachusetts firefighter was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after a large tree limb landed on him.
Tributes poured in for Barney Frank, the former Massachusetts congressman who died after being in hospice care.
Police at Hampton Beach in New Hampshire said they arrested dozens of people on Tuesday for various incidents at the crowded beach.
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.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
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."
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
From private cruises to quintessential clambakes, Essex River Cruises offers a front-row seat to the beauty of the Great Marsh.
Argia Mystic Cruises in Mystic, Connecticut is one of the last commercial sailing ships in the region, offering a rare chance to explore the area by sea.
A 2026 James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef, and 3-time Chopped champion, Evan Hennessey uses locally farmed and foraged foots to create artistically inspired dishes.
In Groton, Massachusetts, there is a recently opened state-of-the-art venue that is becoming one of the region's premier nonprofit music destinations.
Jarren Duran's opposite-field two-run homer in the seventh inning rallied the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 on Tuesday night.
Willson Contreras hit his team-leading 10th homer and Sonny Gray outdueled Seth Lugo as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Monday night.
The first-place Braves took two of three from Boston for their 13th win in 15 series this season.
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.