Farrell Announces Red Sox Rotation; Lester Named Opening Day Starter
Jon Lester has been named the Red Sox opening day starter for the third straight season.
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Jon Lester has been named the Red Sox opening day starter for the third straight season.
David Ortiz isn't expected to return to the Red Sox lineup until at least May, but Dan Roche says missing April may not be such a bad thing for Big Papi.
Boston Red Sox right-hander John Lackey passed another test Tuesday in his comeback from elbow surgery, pitching into the sixth inning against Tampa Bay minor leaguers.
The Baseball Reporters Show from Tuesday, March 26.
The Felger and Massarotti Show from Tuesday, March 26.
While meetings against the Royals, A's and Astros may not put people in the seats at Fenway Park next month, the Boston Red Sox are hoping discounts on food and drinks will.
CBS Sports' Baseball Insider Jon Heyman joined Gresh and Zolak on Tuesday to talk about the Red Sox' rotation, Jackie Bradley Jr., and what to expect out of the Yankees this season.
Dan Shaughnessy joined the show to discuss the Red Sox and more specifically, whether or not Jackie Bradley Jr. will be on the opening day roster.
The Red Sox have released first baseman Lyle Overbay, the team announced on Tuesday.
The Baseball Reporters Show from Monday, March 25.
The Felger and Massarotti Show from Monday, March 25.
Jackie Bradley Jr. has hit .423 with a 1.123 OPS in 23 spring games this season, including a home run off Cliff Lee on Sunday furthering the debate on whether he should start the season with the Red Sox.
Is there anything Jackie Bradley Jr. could possibly do in 11 days to justify giving up one full year of team control?
Red Sox catcher David Ross joined Ryan Johnston and WBZ-TV's Dan Roche to discuss whether guys are ready to start playing games that count, his work with the pitching staff, the catching core and the Jackie Bradley Jr. situation.
Red Sox insider Peter Abraham joined Ryan Johnston and WBZ-TV's Dan Roche, who were filling in for Toucher & Rich, to discuss this Sox team as spring training winds down, Jackie Bradley Jr., Daniel Bard and David Ortiz.
Everyone wants to see Jackie Bradley Jr. in Fenway Park as soon as possible, but the Red Sox have no choice but to keep him in the minors to start the season.
The Felger and Massarotti Show from Wednesday, March 20.
The Red Sox and Yankees will stand together on Opening Day on April 1 at Yankee Stadium to honor the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting and their families.
CBS Sports Baseball Insider Jon Heyman joined 98.5 The Sports Hub's Gresh & Zolak to talk about hot prospect Jackie Bradley Jr., and the chances he ends up on the Red Sox' opening day roster.
Stephen Drew's Opening Day prognosis is not looking very good.
The Felger and Massarotti Show from Monday, March 18.
Gresh and Zo talk about David Ortiz missing batting practice.
The Felger and Massarotti Show from Friday, March 15.
All this week, we've asked you to vote on the face of each Boston sports franchise. While we now know which players best represent each team, it's time to take it a step further.
Tracy Clements gives her take on David Ortiz and the Boston Red Sox.
With a massive winter storm forecasted to blanket New England with a foot or more of snow on Sunday, cities and towns across the Commonwealth are already preparing.
People across Massachusetts are preparing for a stretch of bitter cold and snow by stocking up on supplies and making sure critical equipment is working.
Suffolk University students and alumni are getting an in-depth look into the life of New England Patriots captain Marcus Jones. A crew of roughly 40 people from the school are working on a documentary following Jones throughout this season.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey will deliver her third State of the Commonwealth address from the State House in Boston Thursday night.
Much like the Patriots in the playoffs, Boston has been on "snow hiatus" for the last several years.
How much snow will Boston get from a monster winter storm this weekend? Here's the latest weather forecast.
Gas and electric bills in Massachusetts are about to go down temporarily, according to Gov. Maura Healey. But there's a catch.
The median sale price for a home in Massachusetts last year was at least $1 million in more than 50 communities.
Much like the Patriots in the playoffs, Boston has been on "snow hiatus" for the last several years.
Five New England Patriots have been named finalists for awards during the NFL Honors ceremony next month.
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.
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.
TJ Maxx has closed its Newbury Street store in Boston less than a decade after it first opened.
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 Patriots offense could potentially get a boost during the AFC Championship Game against the Denver Broncos.
Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte was asked if he had any response to Broncos coach Sean Payton saying Denver fans would have two weeks to rest up before the Super Bowl.
Five New England Patriots have been named finalists for awards during the NFL Honors ceremony next month.
Jaylen Brown had 30 points and 10 rebounds and the Boston Celtics coasted to a 119-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel provided brief health updates on Mack Hollins and Carlton Davis.
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.