MLB's Worst Teams: Reasons For Hope
Some MLB teams are already looking to next season and beyond, but even their fans have something to be hopeful about.
Cincinnati Reds
Red Sox Defeat Reds, 5-4, Lower Magic Number To 3
Mookie Betts doubled with the bases loaded to tie it in the eighth inning and dashed home from second base on an infield single, rallying the Boston Red Sox to a 5-4 victory Sunday over the Cincinnati Reds that moved them closer to the AL East title.
Red Sox Beat Reds Again, Lowering Sox AL East Title Magic Number To Five
Mitch Moreland ended his long slump with a three-run homer, Eduardo Rodriguez pitched three-hit ball into the eighth inning, and the Boston Red Sox took another step toward a second straight AL East title, beating the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 on Saturday.
Did The Reds Just Make The Worst Defensive Play In Baseball History?
Don Orsillo with the call on one of the worst defensive plays you'll ever see.
The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Of Fantasy Baseball In September
With September roster expansion in Major League Baseball, it's hard to keep track of which player is in the lineup on a day-to-day basis. Even if a team is in the hunt for a playoff spot, resting starters can hurt your fantasy baseball team. Every fantasy owner has to make sure the lineup is being maximized during these final weeks of the season.
30 Players: Reds' Eugenio Suarez Looks To Prove 2015 Was No Fluke
The Reds young third baseman looks to continue to improve upon a surprise 2015 season.
Reds' Todd Frazier Wins All-Star Derby In Home Park
Todd Frazier waited until the very last swing — three times, no less — to win the All-Star Home Run Derby in his home ballpark.
Visitor's Guide To MLB All-Star Weekend
A practical visitor guide for MLB All-Star Weekend, along with recommendations for lodging, dining and sightseeing in Cincinnati.
30 Players: Iglesias Could Arrive Sooner Than Expected As Reds Starter
This spring, Reds manager Bryan Price became one of the first skippers to officially lay out his entire rotation, even though there were expected to be plenty of questions after Johnny Cueto and Mike Leake. And to the surprise of many, Cuban signee Raisel Iglesias, despite only pitching in the Arizona Fall League
Playoff Pinch Hits: Giants' World Series Win Won't Make Them A Dynasty
The San Francisco Giants could win a third World Series in five seasons by beating the Kansas City Royals. But it won't make them a dynasty.
Baseball Shots Of The Week – October 1, 2014
It's tough to keep up with all the action in MLB. Here's your power rankings for the week ending on October 1st.
Baseball Shots Of The Week – September 24, 2014
It's tough to keep up with all the action in MLB. Here's your power rankings for the week ending on September 24th.
Baseball Shots Of The Week – September 17, 2014
It's tough to keep up with all the action in MLB. Here's your power rankings for the week ending on September 17th.
Baseball Shots Of The Week – September 9, 2014
It's tough to keep up with all the action in MLB. Here's your power rankings for the week ending on September 9th.
Baseball Shots Of The Week – September 2, 2014
It's tough to keep up with all the action in MLB. Here's your power rankings for the week ending on September 2nd.
Baseball Shots Of The Week – August 27, 2014
It's tough to keep up with all the action in MLB. Here's your power rankings for the week ending on August 27th.
5 Times MLB Game Protests Have Been Upheld
With the San Francisco Giants being the first team since 1986 to successfully protest a game, we decided to take a look back at some of the past protested games upheld by the MLB. Here's five times MLB game protests have been upheld:
Baseball Shots Of The Week – August 19, 2014
It's tough to keep up with all the action in MLB. Here's your power rankings for the week ending on August 19th.
Ranaudo Earns Second Win As Red Sox Beat Reds 5-4
Mike Napoli hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs to help the Boston Red Sox wrap up their first winning road trip of more than three games this season with a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.
Joe Kelly Becomes First Red Sox Pitcher To Steal Base In Over 40 Years
Joe Kelly really can do it all.
Baseball Shots Of The Week – August 12, 2014
It's tough to keep up with all the action in MLB. Here's your power rankings for the week ending on August 12th.
Baseball Shots Of The Week – August 5, 2014
It's tough to keep up with all the action in MLB. Here's your power rankings for the week ending on August 5th.
Baseball Shots Of The Week – July 29, 2014
It's tough to keep up with all the action in MLB. Here's your power rankings for the week ending on July 29th.
5 MLB Players Who Could Make It In The WWE
Baseball Shots Of The Week – July 22, 2014
It's tough to keep up with all the action in MLB. Here's your power rankings for the week ending on July 22nd.
Latest News From CBS Boston
Police searching I-93 for evidence in deaths of mother, 2 young sons
Police investigating the shooting deaths of a mother and her two young sons are searching a large area of Route 93 in New Hampshire for evidence.
Edaville theme park "no longer for sale"
Edaville is off the market, the family theme park and railroad in Carver announced.
MBTA seeks temporary bus lanes during Orange Line shutdown
The impact of the upcoming MBTA shutdowns of the entire Orange Line and part of the Green Line will be seen on the roads.
Bear activity closes another New Hampshire campground
Another campground in New Hampshire's White Mountains is being shut down because of bears.
Campaign urges peaceful coexistence with coyotes in Massachusetts
The MSPCA is launching a new campaign to encourage people to live safely alongside coyotes.
3 men stabbed outside Residence Inn in Braintree
Three men were stabbed outside a hotel in Braintree overnight and one is in critical condition.
Original Dunkin' giving away free coffee for a year to 100 customers
The original Dunkin' in Quincy is having its grand reopening.
Grandmother becomes lifeguard again to help keep Cape Cod pool open
Maggie Sullivan answered the call for help, her only hesitation was her lifeguard certification expired 50 years ago.
Native Americans urge boycott of 'tone deaf' Pilgrim museum
The Wampanoag community says Plimoth Patuxet Museums hasn't lived up to its promise of a "bi-cultural museum."
Latest News From CBS Boston
More Latest News From CBS Boston
Police searching I-93 for evidence in deaths of mother, 2 young sons
Police investigating the shooting deaths of a mother and her two young sons are searching a large area of Route 93 in New Hampshire for evidence.
Edaville theme park "no longer for sale"
Edaville is off the market, the family theme park and railroad in Carver announced.
MBTA seeks temporary bus lanes during Orange Line shutdown
The impact of the upcoming MBTA shutdowns of the entire Orange Line and part of the Green Line will be seen on the roads.
Bear activity closes another New Hampshire campground
Another campground in New Hampshire's White Mountains is being shut down because of bears.
Campaign urges peaceful coexistence with coyotes in Massachusetts
The MSPCA is launching a new campaign to encourage people to live safely alongside coyotes.
Health
More Health
Only Lyme disease vaccine in development goes to Phase 3 trial
The only Lyme vaccine previously marketed in the US was discontinued in 2002.
2 common viruses could trigger Alzheimer's disease, researchers say
The virus that causes chickenpox and shingles may help re-awaken the herpes virus and could trigger the onset of Alzheimer's.
BU study: Full in-person college classes safe without social distancing
It suggests that colleges may be able to safely have full in-person learning as long as there are mitigation strategies.
Local doctors call for increases in monkeypox testing, vaccinations
As monkeypox cases continue to climb, local doctors are calling for increased testing and vaccination efforts.
Massachusetts reports 9,646 new COVID cases
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 7.97%, which is down from the last report by 0.12%.
I-Team
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I-Team: Expert says MBTA "very close" to federal takeover
A rail safety expert told WBZ-TV a federal takeover of the MBTA could be right around the corner.
I-Team: Transportation expert blames management for Orange Line shutdown
The I-Team talked to experts who say the T should have been doing maintenance all along.
I-Team: Driver in I-495 standoff linked to stolen police uniforms
Investigators believe some of his uniform and equipment was stolen from a police supply store.
I-Team: Former head of Massachusetts Veterans' Services back on state payroll
Francisco Urena, who resigned in the wake of deaths at the Holyoke Soldiers' Home, is back on the state payroll.
I-Team: Activists say "predatory lenders" getting government support
Beneficiaries say a non-profit, that is now collecting taxpayer money, trapped them with predatory loans.
Keller @ Large
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Keller: In race to replace Maura Healey, it may come down to ads
Three Democratic candidates are all trying to lay claim to the Healey brand.
Keller @ Large: The Trump of 2016 returns to Washington
Trump returned to the 2016 candidate with red-meat rhetoric on issues like crime, immigration and the 2nd Amendment.
Keller: The struggles of gay politicians in Washington, D.C.
Dover native James Kirchick recently published the book "Secret City: The History of Gay Washington," which looks at the struggles of gay people active in politics and the government.
Keller: How Supreme Court decisions could impact Massachusetts
The United States Supreme Court released decisions in recent weeks that have made national headlines. So what impact do rulings on topics such as guns and abortion have in Massachusetts?
Keller @ Large: NATO expansion may add strain to relations with Russia
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is officially expanding, as Finland and Sweden are about to become full members.
Business News
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Amazon to buy Roomba-inventor iRobot for $1.7 billion
The Bedford company was founded in 1990.
Wayfair struggling to keep shoppers gained at start of pandemic
Inflation has tapped out many shoppers who are slowing their spending on furniture.
These stores are lowering prices to attract inflation-weary shoppers
A glimmer of relief is emerging at the checkout aisle: the return of discounts.
Trader Joe's workers approve union drive in Hadley
It's the first Trader Joe's in the country with an employees union.
Walmart is slashing prices on clothing and other items
Walmart's move could prompt rivals to also bring down prices.
New England Living
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Health food for pets at Loyal Biscuit of Maine
Loyal Biscuit is known throughout Maine as the go-to health food store for pets.
Visiting the Owls Head Transportation Museum
Owls Head Transportation Museum is one of Midcoast Maine's top tourist spots.
Sailing the coast with Maine Windjammer
Cruising on this fleet of sailboats promises spectacular scenery, great food, and pure adventure.
Luxury boutique hotels in Midcoast Maine
The Bay View Collection offers a fully integrated Midcoast Maine vacation.
Custom knives crafted in Cambridge
MKS custom knives are used by professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts all over the world.
Sports
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Brady, Bucs lose another center to injury at practice
Tom Brady was already without his starting center for a while. Now he may be without his starting center's backup, too.
Sweeney gives update on Pastrnak contract talks
On Wednesday, general manager Don Sweeney spoke to the media and provided an update of sorts on the status of a potential deal with David Pastrnak.
Here are the worst contracts in Red Sox history
Hey, at least it's not our money being flushed down the toilet.
Mac Jones may not play in Patriots' preseason opener
Fans may have to wait a bit longer to see Mac Jones and the offense in game action.
Eric Hosmer day-to-day with left knee contusion
The Red Sox have been dealing with injuries all season. But it appears they have avoided anything serious with one of their newcomers.
Offbeat
More Offbeat
Bear activity closes another New Hampshire campground
Another campground in New Hampshire's White Mountains is being shut down because of bears.
PHOTOS: Zoo jaguar keeps cool with frozen meat treat
Workers at the Stone Zoo had to get creative to cool off Seymour the jaguar.
Model rocket accident sparks fire at Topsfield athletic field
A family using model rockets accidentally sparked a two-acre fire in Topsfield.
Video shows hammerhead shark feeding right off Nantucket beach
It was a surprising sight for beachgoers on Nantucket.
WATCH: Dust devil tears up tent on Bourne softball field
A dust devil sent players on a Bourne softball field running for cover on Sunday. Here's how they form.