John Farrell On What Chris Sale Brings To Red Sox: 'He Pitches With An Edge'
Chris Sale has the talent of an ace, but perhaps more importantly, he "pitches with an edge," according to John Farrell.
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Chris Sale has the talent of an ace, but perhaps more importantly, he "pitches with an edge," according to John Farrell.
When it comes to the maneuvering by Dave Dombrowski these days, one thing is crystal clear: He's going for it.
Sale goes from a team that never made the playoffs in his career to the reigning American League East champions.
For now, the Red Sox are setting themselves up to be the best team the American League has to offer.
Meet Chris Sale, the new ace of the Boston Red Sox starting rotation.
The Red Sox have acquired lefty Chris Sale from the Chicago White Sox at the Winter Meetings.
It appears third base is Pablo Sandoval's job to lose -- again.
WBZ-TV's Dan Roche takes a closer look at what's going on at the Winter Meetings in Washington, DC.
The Red Sox reportedly made a trade on Tuesday, shipping third baseman Travis Shaw to Milwaukee in exchange for relief pitcher Tyler Thornburg.
The Boston Red Sox have exercised the 2018 option on manager John Farrell's contract.
One potential replacement for David Ortiz in the Red Sox lineup has been taken off the board.
In the wake of MLB correcting this egregious error, let's go back and see which teams have had home-field advantage since 2002 thanks to the All-Star Game.
It's not the MVP award, but it's still a much-deserved honor for the retiring Big Papi on his way out.
The league that wins baseball's All-Star Game no longer will get home-field advantage in the World Series, which instead will go to the pennant winner with the better regular-season record.
Another day, another offseason award for Red Sox pitcher Rick Porcello.
David Price might have a problem.
Former Red Sox slugger and two-time World Series champion Manny Ramirez is among the 19 new candidates on the 2017 Hall of Fame ballot.
Mike Trout isn't a bad choice for the 2016 AL MVP award, but is he the right choice? Tony Massarotti explores.
At just 23 years old, Mookie Betts put together a phenomenal 2016 season. But he fell short of earning his first career Most Valuable Player Award.
Porcello was too busy celebrating his Cy Young Award win to care what Kate Upton or anyone else thought about it.
For just the seventh time in team history, the American League Cy Young winner came from the Red Sox rotation.
Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers has won the National League Manager of the Year award and Terry Francona of the Cleveland Indians has earned the AL honor.
The Boston Herald's Steve Buckley joined Levan Reid on WBZ-TV's Sports Final on Sunday night to discuss the offseason ahead, and which Red Sox will be bringing home some offseason hardware.
The former Red Sox and Angels coach is a native of Massachusetts and has years of managing experience.
The Red Sox right fielder had an amazing 2016 season, and apparently did so without being 100 percent healthy.
Jaylen Brown said he felt disrespected by the Celtics as he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers after a decade in Boston.
For a group of Pan-Mass Challenge riders, the "ice couch" in Wellfleet has special meaning.
Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli and Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras were each issued a seven-game suspension by Major League Baseball on Thursday.
One day after testing deemed the water was safe for swimming, most beaches on the seacoast reopened to swimming with the exception of one stretch of Plum Island.
Boston hit a record high temperature on Thursday, but thunderstorms could be on the horizon for July 4th, threatening fireworks displays across Massachusetts.
Jaylen Brown said he felt disrespected by the Celtics as he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers after a decade in Boston.
Jaylen Brown, who was traded by the Boston Celtics to the 76ers, is comforting a young 6-year-old fan who was heartbroken by the news.
Due to extreme heat, the public will not be able to access the Esplanade for Boston's July 4th fireworks celebration until 4 p.m. Saturday.
Boston hit a record high temperature on Thursday, but thunderstorms could be on the horizon for July 4th, threatening fireworks displays across Massachusetts.
One day after testing deemed the water was safe for swimming, most beaches on the seacoast reopened to swimming with the exception of one stretch of Plum Island.
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 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.
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.
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."
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.
Boston Dynamics is expanding with a new robotics and AI center in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
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.
Jaylen Brown said he felt disrespected by the Celtics as he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers after a decade in Boston.
Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli and Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras were each issued a seven-game suspension by Major League Baseball on Thursday.
Jaylen Brown, who was traded by the Boston Celtics to the 76ers, is comforting a young 6-year-old fan who was heartbroken by the news.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Jaylen Brown is headed to Philadelphia in a stunning trade. The Celtics get Paul George and draft picks in return.
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.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.