Jon Lester Thankful To Red Sox Fans And Organization, Excited To Introduce Boston To His Kids
While Jon Lester's career took him to four other teams, Boston will always hold a special place in his life.
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While Jon Lester's career took him to four other teams, Boston will always hold a special place in his life.
After a 16-year career in Major League Baseball that saw him bring World Series titles to both the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs, Jon Lester has announced his retirement.
A wake will be held Sunday for former Boston Red Sox pitcher Jim Corsi, who died of cancer on Tuesday at the age of 60.
Jim Corsi, a Newton native who made it all the way to the Major Leagues, won a World Series and pitched for the Boston Red Sox, has died from cancer. He was 60 years old.
In the quest for David Ortiz to become a first ballot Hall of Famer, there is some positive news. But there's also some potentially bad news.
In a very emotional interview, former Red Sox pitcher and Newton native Jim Corsi told WBZ-TV's Steve Burton he is dying of cancer and does not have long to live.
In a very emotional interview, former Red Sox pitcher and Newton native Jim Corsi told WBZ-TV's Steve Burton he is dying of cancer and does not have long to live.
Terry Francona used his scooter-riding to paint a vivid picture of the difference between managing the baseball teams in Cleveland and Boston.
Fenway Park will open up in January to help the state make booster shots more widely available to people.
The WooSox have a new manager. Chad Tracy will serve as Worcester's new skipper, the Boston Red Sox announced Monday.
The Red Sox made a surprising trade late Wednesday, bringing back Jackie Bradley Jr. while sending Hunter Renfroe to Milwaukee. But the main pieces of the deal are the prospects that Boston got in return.
Major League Baseball plunged into its first work stoppage in a quarter-century when the sport's collective bargaining agreement expired overnight.
The Boston Red Sox acquired outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. and two minor league infielders from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Hunter Renfroe.
The construction of the Red Sox' rotation continues. This time, it's a familiar face coming back to his hometown.
The Red Sox are bringing back veteran backstop Kevin Plawecki.
The Red Sox added to their rotation early Wednesday morning, reportedly signing lefty James Paxton to a one-year deal.
Hockey is now a part of Fenway Sports Group's ever-growing portfolio.
The Boston Red Sox have signed Michael Wacha to a $7 million, one-year deal, adding the right-hander to an already thin rotation that lost Eduardo Rodriguez in free agency.
Fenway Sports Group is in the middle of acquiring the Pittsburgh Penguins. Once the group finishes that deal, it will reportedly look to the NBA for its next mega-purchase.
The Red Sox have a giant hole in their starting rotation, but they also need some help at the back end of the bullpen this offseason.
David Ortiz, Ryan Howard, Tim Lincecum and Alex Rodriguez are among 13 first-time candidates on the Hall of Fame ballot of the Baseball Writers' Association of America, joining 17 holdovers.
The Red Sox have picked up two options years on Alex Cora's contract, which will keep the skipper on the Boston bench through the 2024 season.
John Henry and Fenway Sports Group are one step closer to owning the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The Red Sox are in the market for an infielder this offseason, and are reportedly one of the many teams in the mix for Javier Baez.
Former MLB shortstop Julio Lugo has died at the age of 45, according to Enrique Rojas of ESPN.
Izabella, who also goes by Izzy, is a wonderful girl with an inquisitive, outgoing, and confident personality.
A low flying helicopter has been stopping people in their tracks in and around Boston.
Against the darkness of loss, red light illuminated Rescue 2 as a symbol of sacrifice and honor for fallen Boston firefighter Bobby Kilduff.
The Atlanta Braves held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Tuesday night.
Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics was announced as the NBA's top coach for 2025-26.
An Amazon customer is out more than $2,000 after he ordered two expensive watches, and both arrived at his home with nothing in the box.
As warmer temperatures arrive, HVAC companies say service calls are also climbing, and some homeowners are discovering unexpected guests inside their cooling systems.
A low flying helicopter has been stopping people in their tracks in and around Boston.
A judge has ordered Matthew Farwell to remain in custody until his trial as he is accused of killing Sandra Birchmore and staging her death to look like a suicide.
Against the darkness of loss, red light illuminated Rescue 2 as a symbol of sacrifice and honor for fallen Boston firefighter Bobby Kilduff.
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.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
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.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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."
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
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.
New England's largest and oldest Renaissance festival, King Richard's Faire, is a celebration of music, theater, and history.
In a vibrant Salem neighborhood, public art transforms everyday streets into a living museum at the Punto Urban Art Museum.
Renowned for her coastal-inspired artwork, artist Deidre Tao's art can be found in galleries and homes around New England.
With over 100 sculptures woven into the mountainside, the Andres Institute of Art is New England's largest outdoor sculpture park.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
The Atlanta Braves held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Tuesday night.
Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics was announced as the NBA's top coach for 2025-26.
The U.S. Men's National Team revealed its 2026 FIFA World Cup roster, with Matt Turner and Miles Robinson making the cut.
After months of speculation, a critical day in A.J. Brown trade talks is one week away.
Celtics star Jaylen Brown earned All-NBA second-team honors, the league announced on Sunday.
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.