Potential Peaks, Pitfalls For 2015 Red Sox
Expectations for the 2015 Red Sox might be as varied as ever. Here are some reasons for optimism and some potential pitfalls.
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Expectations for the 2015 Red Sox might be as varied as ever. Here are some reasons for optimism and some potential pitfalls.
The Boston Red Sox received some good news on ailing pitcher Joe Kelly.
Joe Kelly left his Monday start early with tightness in his right bicep, but is confident he'll shake off the ailment quickly.
John Farrell isn't sure if Rusney Castillo will be ready for opening day, but he is confident the Red Sox outfielder will be "game ready" by Wednesday.
Shane Victorino declared that he had nothing left to prove in the game of baseball, except for staying healthy.
"He spent the whole winter in Arizona for the most part, doing specific things that the Red Sox wanted him to do -- getting stronger, getting first-step quickness -- and it shows up on the field."
The Red Sox spent a lot of money on Cuban prospect Rusney Castillo. If he fails in America, Marc Bertrand still says it was worth it.
Dustin Pedroia appears to be going full swing early this spring -- both on the health and confidence front -- and he isn't afraid to let everyone know it.
Forget this minor tinkering stuff -- MLB needs some changes that the casual fan might actually notice. Changes like these.
The guy we should worry about, after all, is the guy who doesn't always want to play.
Maybe having all those outfielders on their roster isn't such a bad thing for the Red Sox.
Every member of both teams wore a No. 3 jersey in honor of Pete Frates, a former Boston College outfielder who is currently battling ALS.
The Boston Red Sox needed an extra inning to get a win over the Northeastern Huskies on Tuesday, but two of their starting pitchers didn't need much effort to get through their work for the day.
The Red Sox are exploring another Phillies pitcher, which could be a more attractive option for Boston.
The Boston Red Sox will be playing some actual baseball on Tuesday, as they kick off their spring slate of games with their annual double header against Northeastern and Boston College down in Fort Myers, Florida.
'It truly is time this stopped,' former Red Sox pitcher says.
Mike Napoli is finally sleeping well again, and thinks that could make a big difference on the field in 2015.
Gordon Edes of ESPNBoston.com joined Dan Roche on Sunday's edition of Sports Final on WBZ-TV, and has nothing but good things to say about Yoan Moncada.
Though John Farrell has a starting staff made up of very capable pitchers, he has no real ace and, really, no obvious order.
Believe it or not, the Boston Red Sox will be hitting the diamond for their spring slate of games in just a few days.
The mighty Dan Roche is going home ... but not before reading his poem.
Who will start Opening Day for the Red Sox? WBZ-TV's Dan Roche weighs in on Toucher & Rich.
Tony Mazz passes along his thoughts following the first weeks of Red Sox spring training.
Some lawmakers in Rhode Island are hesitant to back the move of the Pawtucket Red Sox after their costly bet on Curt Schilling's 38 Studios.
The Boston Red Sox have all arrived at the team's spring training complex in Fort Myers, Florida, and are gearing up for their first full squad workout of the spring.
In a world where it can be awfully hard to agree, here in New England one thing is for certain: it sure feels good to be a Patriots fan right now.
A 19-year-old employee of Shrewsbury Public Schools is facing multiple charges after police say child pornography was found on his social media account.
The Boston Bruins beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Thursday night after raising Zdeno Chara's No. 33 to the rafters.
The Boston Bruins retired Zdeno Chara's number in a ceremony at the TD Garden.
Tickets to see the New England Patriots take on the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium are coming in as the cheapest ticket in the divisional round.
Massachusetts could be on the fringe of a major snowstorm that's tracking off the East Coast.
A Marshfield, Massachusetts police officer has been placed on administrative leave after he allegedly caused a serious head-on crash last weekend while off duty.
The AFC divisional round game at Gillette Stadium will be the first postseason matchup for Josh and Ben McDaniels.
The Boston Bruins retired Zdeno Chara's number in a ceremony before Thursday night's game against the Seattle Kraken.
One of the men convicted of killing Massachusetts State Trooper George Hanna nearly 43 years ago had his first parole hearing Thursday.
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.
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.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
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.
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.
TJ Maxx has closed its Newbury Street store in Boston less than a decade after it first opened.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
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.
The Boston Bruins beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Thursday night after raising Zdeno Chara's No. 33 to the rafters.
The Boston Bruins retired Zdeno Chara's number in a ceremony at the TD Garden.
The AFC divisional round game at Gillette Stadium will be the first postseason matchup for Josh and Ben McDaniels.
Boston Legacy FC has announced the schedule for its first ever season in the National Women's Soccer League.
New England Patriots left tackle Will Campbell drew some criticism for his play against the Chargers, but said he's not worried about the noise.
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.