Toucher & Rich: John Smoltz On Slumps, Turn Arounds & Lackey
Former Red Sox pitcher and current MLB Network announcer John Smoltz spoke with Toucher & Rich about pitching coaches, slumps and John Lackey on the mound.
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Former Red Sox pitcher and current MLB Network announcer John Smoltz spoke with Toucher & Rich about pitching coaches, slumps and John Lackey on the mound.
Jacoby Ellsbury hit two solo homers, Andrew Miller and three relievers combined on a two-hitter, and the Boston Red Sox defeated the Baltimore Orioles 4-0 Wednesday.
Danny Knobler of CBSSports reports the Sox have called the Colorado Rockies to inquire about right-handed starter Ubaldo Jimenez.
It is hard to believe, but Red Sox first baseman Adrian Gonzalez is in a slump.
The Baltimore Orioles beat Boston 6-2 Tuesday night to end a seven-game losing streak against the Red Sox.
Clay Buchholz is scheduled to have his first throwing session off a mound Friday.
Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia is red-hot right now, and it is not just because of his new nickname.
SI's Jon Heyman, 98.5 The Sports Hub's national Baseball insider, joined Gresh, Zo and Dan Shaughnessy to talk some Red Sox trade rumors as the deadline is less than two weeks away.
Peter Abraham spoke with Toucher & Rich about the two games, the looming trade deadline and the status of Clay Buchholz.
After nearly a month off, Red Sox left fielder Carl Crawford made his return from the disabled list Monday night in Baltimore.
The Boston Red Sox got home runs from Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Josh Reddick in a 15-10 rout of the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.
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David Ortiz has had his suspension reduced to three games by Major League Baseball, meaning he will miss the Red Sox current series in Baltimore against the Orioles.
Monday night on 98.5 The Sports Hub's The Baseball Reporters, Tony Mazz asks if it is time for the Red Sox to sit JD Drew?
Carl Crawford is back in the lineup for the Red Sox in Baltimore on Monday night, but David Ortiz is not, according to WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Jonny Miller.
As the trade deadline approaches Zo and Flynn discussed what the Red Sox need to go out and get. Some people are concerned with the injuries to the pitching staff, but the guys agree that what the Sox really need is an impact player.
One month after landing on the disabled list, Red Sox left fielder Carl Crawford is set to make his return against the Baltimore Orioles Monday night.
Dan Roche didn't make it all 16 innings, but has plenty to pass along about the Red Sox Sunday night 1-0 win over the Rays.
David Ortiz and Kevin Gregg are expected to hear from MLB about their suspension, and will likely miss the upcoming Red Sox-Orioles series.
While Dustin Pedroia has been known as "The Laser Show,' the Red Sox second basmean has been given a new nickname by teammates.
The streaking Boston Red Sox worked some serious overtime for their latest victory.
Jon Lester is just one of a number of injured Red Sox starters, but he's finally set to make his return.
The Boston Red Sox lead the majors in a bunch of offensive categories, including team batting average and runs scored, so they're hardly fazed by falling behind early.
Injured Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz played catch on Friday, but is still not ready to throw off a mound.
The Boston Red Sox have placed reliever Bobby Jenks on the 15-day disabled list because of a back injury.
Wilyer Abreu and Ceddanne Rafaela hit solo home runs and the Boston Red Sox snapped the Tampa Bay Rays seven-game winning streak with a 2-0 victory on Friday night.
A popular Brookline deli said it has been dealing with antisemitic vandalism for years but enough is enough.
The family of fallen Massachusetts State Police Trooper Kevin Trainor attended an annual law enforcement memorial ceremony outside the State House.
Over the course of three days, Winston Flowers will produce 9,000 arrangements for Mother's Day.
Former Boston Ballet principal dancer John Lam is working to bring something new to the city's dance landscape.
This summer's World Cup is set to have a significant impact on MBTA service in Massachusetts.
The family of fallen Massachusetts State Police Trooper Kevin Trainor attended an annual law enforcement memorial ceremony outside the State House.
A popular Brookline deli said it has been dealing with antisemitic vandalism for years but enough is enough.
Fans heading to White Stadium for a Boston Legacy game next year will have to tell the city how they plan to get there when they buy tickets, under a new transportation plan announced by Mayor Michelle Wu.
The Canvas hack forced some Massachusetts colleges to postpone final exams Friday.
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.
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.
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.
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 "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
April 20 is Patriots' Day and Marathon Monday in Massachusetts. Here's what's open and what's closed.
Best Bees installs and manages professionally maintained hives for homes, businesses, and institutions.
Known for his sustainable cooking and farm-fresh ingredients, Woods Hill's Charlie Foster is a leader in the farm-to-table movement.
Gaining Ground in Concord, Massachusetts is one of the region's leading non-profit farms dedicated to hunger relief.
Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor is a 114-acre destination just 4 miles from downtown Boston.
A modern school with a historic aesthetic, St. Benedict Classical Academy in Natick blends contemporary design with timeless style.
Wilyer Abreu and Ceddanne Rafaela hit solo home runs and the Boston Red Sox snapped the Tampa Bay Rays seven-game winning streak with a 2-0 victory on Friday night.
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Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony has been put on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right wrist.
Jaylen Brown was back streaming on his Twitch platform after turning heads by saying this was his favorite year despite the Celtics blowing a 3-1 series lead to the Sixers.
Sonny Gray pitched five innings in his return from injury and the Boston Red Sox finished a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-0 win.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
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.