Lester On Sports Final: Optimistic About Contract, But Ready For 'Tough Process'
WBZ-TV's Dan Roche sat down with Jon Lester for Sunday night's Sports Final, and the Sox lefty reiterated his desire to stay in Boston.
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WBZ-TV's Dan Roche sat down with Jon Lester for Sunday night's Sports Final, and the Sox lefty reiterated his desire to stay in Boston.
Here are some notes and observations from Fort Myers, Florida.
Dan Roche checks in from Fort Myers.
Dan Roche brings all the updates from Fort Myers as the Red Sox hit the field as a full squad for the first time this spring.
The Red Sox signed left-hander Chris Capuano, pending a physical, giving them a little more depth in their starting rotation.
WBZ-TV's Dan Roche checked in with 98.5 The Sports Hub's Toucher & Rich from Fort Myers on Wednesday morning, where there's plenty of chatter about David Ortiz and recent comments on his contract (again).
David Ortiz reported for duty on Tuesday here in The Fort and it didn't take him long to make some noise/news.
Dan Roche checks in from Fort Myers on the day of the first official workouts for pitchers and catchers.
The surprise of the weekend at The Fort came courtesy of veteran pitcher Ryan Dempster.
Red Sox pitchers and catchers reported to Spring Training today.
Kaz Grala may only be 15 years old is going places, and fast.
Dan Roche has heard David Ortiz ask for a new contract before, and expects the Sox slugger to continue to do so. His advice? Ignore it.
As the days dwindle down for when Sox pitchers and catchers report to The Fort, here are a few thoughts on Jerry Remy returning to the NESN broadcast booth for Red Sox games.
WBZ-TV's Dan Roche checks in from Denver.
It's been sad to watch the past month or so as the baseball writers try to figure out which players to enshrine in the Hall of Fame.
Dan Roche says he didn't fault Damon for going to the Yankees and he won't fault Jacoby Ellsbury.
With the news that the Red Sox have agreed to terms with free-agent catcher A.J. Pierzynski, here are a few thoughts from Dan Roche.
Some offseason thoughts as we turn our attention to the Hot Stove season as Ben Cherington begins to shape the 2014 Boston Red Sox.
Red Sox manager John Farrell stopped by to chat with Dan Roche on WBZ-TV's Sports Final.
With the Red Sox one win away from a World Series Championship, Dan Roche looks back on how they got here.
Some random thoughts after Game 5 of the World Series as we head toward what could be a once-in-a-lifetime Game 6 Wednesday night at Fenway Park.
Some random Red Sox thoughts after Game 4 as we watch a World Series that will be won by a team at Fenway Park.
Dan Roche passes along some thoughts after a wild finish to Game 3 of the World Series.
WBZ-Sports' Dan Roche has some thoughts from St. Louis.
Dan Roche passes along a few thoughts from Boston's 8-1 win in Game 1 of the World Series.
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel took a three-day bike tour through New Hampshire last week and this weekend.
A fire in Winthrop that destroyed two houses may have been sparked by an electric vehicle.
A judge has temporarily delayed fired Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor's deposition with Karen Read's lawyers
A series of drone incursions into countries neighboring Ukraine and Russia is fueling concern that their four-and-a-half year war could spread.
A Massachusetts boy is about to take center stage as the FIFA World Cup comes to Foxboro.
A judge has temporarily delayed fired Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor's deposition with Karen Read's lawyers
A fire in Winthrop that destroyed two houses may have been sparked by an electric vehicle.
A Massachusetts man has been charged following a deadly crash involving a motorcycle crash.
A Massachusetts boy is about to take center stage as the FIFA World Cup comes to Foxboro.
Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte told WBZ-TV in an exclusive interview that he will attend mandatory minicamp this week after skipping voluntary OTA sessions.
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."
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
A proposed bill would push back "last call" so Massachusetts bars could stay open until 3 a.m. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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.
Complete with vineyard views and seasonally inspired dining, the award-winning LaBelle Winery offers one of New England's most distinctive winery experiences.
With a carefully curated collection of artisan cheeses and specialty foods sourced from around the world, Formaggio Kitchen has been a beloved destination for food lovers for over four decades.
South Shore natives and MasterChef winners Jesse Rosenwald and Jessica Bosworth are no strangers to the kitchen.
Built and operated entirely by volunteers, Waushakum Live Steamers brings miniature steam railroading to life on a full-scale landscape.
A Newburyport native, multitalented author, potter, and chef, Dave Becker opened his first restaurant at just 24 years old.
Cody Bellinger's tiebreaking homer sparked a five-run eighth inning capped by Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s three-run drive, and the banged-up Yankees beat the Red Sox 6-1 on Sunday.
Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte told WBZ-TV in an exclusive interview that he will attend mandatory minicamp this week after skipping voluntary OTA sessions.
Saturday night's Red Sox-Yankees game was postponed due to rain and rescheduled.
Golden Tempo made Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner and the second woman to train a Belmont Stakes winner.
Willson Conteras homered and drove in three runs on Friday night to lead the Red Sox to a 5-3 victory over the Yankees.
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.
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.