Ortiz Blasts 400th Career Home Run
Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz smacked his 400th career home run Wednesday in Boston's 3-2 loss to the Athletics in Oakland.
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Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz smacked his 400th career home run Wednesday in Boston's 3-2 loss to the Athletics in Oakland.
Jemile Weeks hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh following Coco Crisp's leadoff triple, and the Oakland Athletics completed a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox with a 3-2 win Wednesday.
Over the weekend, the Red Sox needed to make room on the roster for Josh Beckett, so they designated Darnell McDonald for assignment.
Remember back in May, when Josh Beckett created his own soap opera by golfing while injured, and manager Bobby Valentine came out publicly and said he's never heard of anyone getting hurt while golfing?
To make the playoffs in baseball, you need to tread water against the best teams and rack up victories against the worst teams.
Coco Crisp hit a game-winning sacrifice fly to go with his leadoff homer in the first, and the Oakland Athletics rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Tuesday night.
The Boston Red Sox announced Tuesday that they have released Bobby Jenks and placed him on unconditional release waivers.
The Mothership once again connected early as Gresh & Zo enjoy some time off this week. D.A. started things off discussing the latest issue with the Red Sox starting rotation.
Johnston & Flynn were in for Toucher & Rich and they talked to Pawtucket Times sports writer Brendan McGair about how Daniel Bard has looked recently down in Pawtucket.
Johnston and Flynn were in while Toucher & Rich are out on vacation and the guys were joined by Chip Buck of Fire Brand of the American League. The guys discussed whether we have seen the real Sox at all this season, Jarrod Saltalamacchia and the starting rotation.
Daisuke Matsuzaka just got off the disabled list after recovering from Tommy John surgery. Now, neck stiffness could land the Red Sox starter back on the DL.
Jacoby Ellsbury hit his first home run of the year, as he works his way back from a shoulder injury that sidelined him in April.
Will Middlebrooks missed Monday night's series opener in Oakland with a sore hamstring, and could end up missing a lot more action with the injury.
Josh Reddick and Brandon Moss homered against their former team to send Daisuke Matsuzaka to an early exit.
Adam Kaufman is back for another edition of "5 Questions," this time joined by Damon Amendolara to get his takes on the hottest stories in Boston sports.
Dan Roche has plenty of Red Sox thoughts, starting with catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia and the All-Star Game.
The status of Red Sox third baseman Will Middlebrooks is unknown after he was forced to leave in the ninth inning of Sunday's 2-1 extra innings win over the Mariners with hamstring tightness.
Dustin Pedroia hit a game-tying home run in the 8th and David Ortiz hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning as the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1 for a split of the four-game series.
Red Sox star David Ortiz has been voted as the starting designated hitter for the American League at the 2012 MLB All-Star Game.
Chone Figgins' sacrifice fly in the 11th inning allowed Dustin Ackley to beat Cody Ross' throw to the plate and the Seattle Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Saturday night.
Boston Red Sox outfielder Darnelle McDonald will be designated for assignment, sources confirmed to WBZ-TV Sports' Dan Roche.
Aaron Cook was in the minor leagues just a few weeks ago, unsure if he would get another chance at showing the Boston Red Sox he could be an option in their starting rotation.
Jacoby Ellsbury is back to playing baseball.
Jacoby Ellsbury will begin his rehab assingment on Friday, making it a trio of Red Sox outfielders trying to make their way back to the big leagues.
While the Boston Red Sox are coming off arguably their worst offensive showing of the season, it was understandable given the quality of opposing pitcher.
Parking bans and snow emergencies are in effect for Massachusetts and New Hampshire communities as a major winter storm is expected to bring over 12" of snow to both states Sunday night into Monday.
Federal agents in Minneapolis have shot and killed another person in south Minneapolis Saturday morning. The shooting comes as tensions over a surge in ICE enforcement actions have the area on high alert.
Boston has declared a snow emergency ahead of Sunday's snowstorm and canceled school for Monday.
As a major winter storm is set to hit New England over the weekend, it's important to keep your pets safe amid the snowy and icy conditions. Here are different tips for protecting your furry friends.
When the weather forecast changes you need to be ready. Here are some basic things to prepare for before a big snowstorm hits.
How much snow will Boston get from a monster winter storm this weekend? Here's the latest weather forecast.
Boston has declared a snow emergency ahead of Sunday's snowstorm and cancelled school for Monday.
When does the snow start in Boston this weekend? The weather forecast shows the latest storm timeline.
When the weather forecast changes you need to be ready. Here are some basic things to prepare for before a big snowstorm hits.
Weather maps show what you can expect for dangerous cold and heavy snow in the forecast for Boston this weekend.
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.
Time Out Market Boston, a food hall that opened in the Fenway neighborhood in 2019, won't be closing after all.
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.
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 Celtics outlasted the lottery-bound Brooklyn Nets 130-126 in double overtime on Friday night.
David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins held off the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 on Thursday night.
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.
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.