MLB pitcher charged in scheme to rig bets appears in federal court in Boston
Federal prosecutors allege Luis Ortiz told co-conspirators how he would pitch in games so the bettors could place wagers on those pitches.
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Federal prosecutors allege Luis Ortiz told co-conspirators how he would pitch in games so the bettors could place wagers on those pitches.
Federal agents said they arrested Luis Leandro Ortiz Ribera in Boston Sunday and also revealed the indictment against Emmanuel Clase de la Cruz.
A pitchers from the Cleveland Guardians was arrested at Logan Airport Sunday after being accused of rigging pitches to help gamblers.
Rafael Devers has been formally introduced by the Giants, days after being traded to San Francisco by the Boston Red Sox.
Jarren Duran said a fan said "something inappropriate" to him after he flied out in the seventh inning.
The Boston Red Sox rolled to a 13-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday.
Tyler Freeman and Bryan Rocchio had RBIs in the seventh inning when Cleveland finally scored against Boston's Tanner Houck, and José Ramírez homered as the Guardians kept up their scorching start with a 4-1 win over the Red Sox on Tuesday night.
"The hog has been officially put on ice," Francona said, using the pet nickname for his ride. "It got stolen again, but this time they stripped it."
One of baseball's most popular managers said he has had serious talks with the Cleveland Guardians about his future, hinting that this could be his final season.
Connor Wong hit a two-run homer, Alex Verdugo singled home a pair of runs and added a late solo homer and the Red Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-1 on a cold and rainy Sunday at Fenway Park.
The Red Sox beat the Guardians 8-7 at Fenway Park on Saturday night.
It was a bad night at Fenway for the Sox, losing 5-2 to the Guardians on Friday.
Saturday was a wild night in the Major League Baseball playoffs, including a mixed bag of results for former Red Sox heroes Terry Francona and Dave Roberts.
Verdugo's two-out rocket to right off Shane Bieber (3-4) gave Boston a 3-2 lead in the sixth inning.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is defending the city's snow removal process nearly two weeks after the storm hit.
Patriots fans' spirits were sky high as they boarded flights to California for Super Bowl LX.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford topped Patriots rising star Drake Maye in the MVP voting.
Legendary New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri will officially be joining the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
After leading a stunning turnaround in his first year with the franchise where he won three Super Bowls as a player, Mike Vrabel was rewarded Thursday as NFL Coach of the Year winner.
We've got yet another very cold and snowy weekend on tap in Boston.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is defending the city's snow removal process nearly two weeks after the storm hit.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu issued an executive order that she says is designed to protect residents "from unconstitutional and violent federal operations."
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford topped Patriots rising star Drake Maye in the MVP voting.
After leading a stunning turnaround with the Patriots, Mike Vrabel was rewarded as NFL Coach of the Year winner.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
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.
After I-Team reports about a Foxboro woman's frustration with her GE gas range, the company has agreed to give her a refund.
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.
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 Kowloon is coming to Revere Beach.
Panera, Zipcar and Thermo Fisher are all closing facilities or offices in Massachusetts.
Cape Cod potato chips will no longer be made on Cape Cod as of this spring.
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.
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.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford topped Patriots rising star Drake Maye in the MVP voting.
Legendary New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri will officially be joining the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
After leading a stunning turnaround in his first year with the franchise where he won three Super Bowls as a player, Mike Vrabel was rewarded Thursday as NFL Coach of the Year winner.
New England Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane did not practice Wednesday ahead of the Super Bowl, but he returned to the field Thursday and told reporters he plans to play on Sunday.
Lawmakers are warning Americans to beware the many financial scams linked to Super Bowl LX, from fake betting sites to counterfeit tickets.
A tegu lizard was found buried beneath the snow in Providence, Rhode Island.
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.