Valentine, Sox Left With No Other Choice But To Let Bard Start
The best laid plans of mice and Red Sox often take more than a couple of weeks to come to fruition. But Bobby Valentine apparently doesn't want to wait.
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The best laid plans of mice and Red Sox often take more than a couple of weeks to come to fruition. But Bobby Valentine apparently doesn't want to wait.
The Red Sox brass and manager Bobby Valentine could be getting into a bit of tug-of-war over the opening day shortstop.
Peter Abraham joined Ryan Johnston and Mike Flynn, who were in for Toucher & Rich, to discuss shortstop Jose Iglesias, Daniel Bard, Bobby Valentine critiquing players in the media and Kevin Youkilis' performance in spring training.
Nate McLouth hit his first home run of spring training, a two-run drive in the seventh inning Wednesday that helped the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Red Sox 6-5.
The Boston Globe's Red Sox insider Nick Cafardo joined Hardy and Zo as they took a break from Tebow-Talk to touch in on Red Sox spring training.
When john Cena started getting spotted wearing Rays jerseys and going to games in Tampa, the tide in Boston turned.
The Boston Red Sox got a visit from New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick prior to their 9-2 loss to the Blue Jays in Tampa Tuesday night.
After a long battle with cancer, Red Sox great Mel Parnell died Tuesday at the age of 89.
Daniel Bard allowed three runs, three hits and three walks in five innings Tuesday night as the Boston Red Sox lost to the Toronto Blue Jays 9-2.
The Boston Red Sox have their opening day starter.
Relying on his curveball and changeup, Clay Buchholz allowed one run and four hits in five innings as the Boston Red Sox won 8-4.
Dustin Pedrioa is a big hit with fans around baseball, even those of the Red Sox' biggest rival.
Dan Roche brings a few thoughts on the Red Sox front, from their bullpen to Jose Iglesias.
Opening day still seems like an aggressive estimate for Carl Crawford's season debut, but the Red Sox left fielder is getting closer to getting back on the field.
Listeners sent Toucher & Rich an article by Richard Justice from MLB.com about Bobby Valentine. The article has nothing to do with baseball at all. What it is about is how great Bobby V is and how he built things with his own two hands.
Bobby Valentine smiled his big, wide smile, surrounded by media, talking about the Red Sox and the Yankees.
Jon Heyman joins Gresh & Zo to talk about how Bobby Valentine is shaping the Sox Opening Day roster.
It'd be easy to overlook the teeny tiny problem of the Red Sox not having a complete pitching rotation with just three weeks left until opening day.
The Red Sox won in walk-off fashion Monday afternoon at JetBlue Park.
Miami Marlins Ozzie Guillen was ejected from a spring training game for disputing a foul ball, then got a wave goodbye from Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine in Boston's 5-3 win in 10 innings Monday.
Red Sox starter Josh Beckett put together another solid spring outing on Monday, going four innings against the Miami Marlins.
Andrew Bailey will ultimately be judged on what he does from April through October, but the beginning of his journey in March got off to a rocky start.
For the first time in seven years, the state lottery will not be issuing a new Red Sox scratch ticket.
Jon Lester allowed one run and a hit in four innings and Dustin Pedroia had two hits and two RBIs as the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-1 on Sunday.
Daniel Bard gave up two hits, no walks and struck out two in three innings to pick up his first spring win as the Red Sox beat the Rays 5-0 Saturday night.
The Boston Marathon is just days away and runners from around the world are descending on the city, including a couple from Australia celebrating a milestone.
The Boston Marathon will be run on Monday and the weather forecast for the 2026 race will be better for runners than spectators.
Stylianos Kyriakides was an Olympian, and the first marathon runner to run for charity.
Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring.
A Salem, New Hampshire High School teacher has resigned after allegations of inappropriate interactions with students on social media.
The Boston Marathon will be run on Monday and the weather forecast will be better for runners than spectators.
The Boston Marathon is just days away and runners from around the world are descending on the city, including a couple from Australia celebrating a milestone.
The Boston Bruins will play the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and now the full schedule has been released.
A four-year-old boy is expected to recover after falling from a seventh-floor window at an apartment complex in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring.
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.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
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.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
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.
Another movie theater in Massachusetts is closing its doors. The Route One Cinema Pub in North Attleboro will shut down in May.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Easter is today. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
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 will play the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and now the full schedule has been released.
Jessie Eldridge scored two goals to go with an assist, Alina Müller had two assists and a goal, and the Boston Fleet beat the Minnesota Frost 3-2.
The Minnesota Twins and Major League Baseball are investigating Jarren Duran's allegation that a fan he pointed his middle finger at during a game had told the Boston Red Sox outfielder to kill himself.
Trevor Story homered and drove in five runs to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Minnesota Twins 9-5.
The Boston Celtics will play the Philadelphia 76ers in round one of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
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.
A Cape Air plane had to return to Nantucket, Massachusetts after part of a door opened up mid-flight.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.