Shortened 2020 MLB Draft Presents Challenges For Players And Teams
The MLB Draft is supposed to open the door for thousands of prospective players to start their journey to a pro career. That will not be the case in 2020.
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The MLB Draft is supposed to open the door for thousands of prospective players to start their journey to a pro career. That will not be the case in 2020.
Boston College defensive tackle Ryan Betro gave the world something to smile about Thursday night, sharing video of his father, Richard, being released from Brigham And Women's hospital after a lengthy battle with COVID-19. He shared his father's long battle and recovery with WBZ-TV's Dan Roche.
One of the few benefits of living in a sports-less world is getting to relive some of our favorite memories. And for Boston fans, 2004 ranks at the top of the list.
For one season, Michael Jordan tried to go from NBA superstar to MLB hopeful. Terry Francona was his manager in the minors, and has a few amazing stories to tell from that one season.
Roger Clemens knows a thing or two about returning to Boston as an enemy. He shared his thoughts on his 1997 return to Fenway and Tom Brady's departure with WBZ-TV's Dan Roche.
As a pro athlete, New England Revolution goaltender Matt Turner is used to being in the spotlight. But with the coronavirus front and center, his focus has shifted to his older sister.
For high school athletes, junior year is their best chance to show college coaches that they can play at the next level. But spring sports athletes will not have that opportunity this year.
While the return of the event is enough in and of itself to get fans excited, Northern Trust tournament executive director Julie Tyson said that the plans at the current moment involve fans in attendance when golf does return to the Boston area.
Growing up in Marshfield, Zach Triner saw Tom Brady win a lot of games for the New England Patriots. He is hoping the quarterback continues to do the same for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Dan Roche posted a love letter of sorts to Opening Day on social media.
Dan Roche says farewell to Tom Brady, sending the QB a thank you for all that winning over the last 20 years.
Pitchers and catchers have reported to Fort Myers, undergone their physicals, and finally on Wednesday, they'll have their first workout of Red Sox spring training.
Pitchers and catchers don't have to officially report until Tuesday, but a handful of Red Sox players got an early jump at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Florida.
Early indications on MLB's investigation into sign stealing accusations against the Red Sox from the 2018 season are that the incident is not being considered as egregious as the sign-stealing operation utilized by the Astros in 2017.
There is a lot to unpack from Boston's blockbuster trade of Mookie Betts. Dan Roche analyzes the man, many layers of the trade, and what it means for the Red Sox going forward.
Dan Roche loves everything about Mookie Betts. But if he and the Red Sox are so far apart in contract negotiations, it's time for Boston to make a move.
It's early, but there's perhaps a glimmer of hope during these dark times for the Red Sox and their fans.
The WBZ-TV and CBS Boston sports team makes their pick for New England's Week 17 matchup with the Miami Dolphins.
Fantasy Football leagues concluded last weekend, but maybe you lost out on that season-long title. Maybe you want to get in the win column before the end of the year with a little daily fantasy action. If that's the case, WBZ-TV's Dan Roche is here to help.
Here we go. A meaningful Patriots-Bills matchup in December.
Your time to claims some fantasy football glory is running out, but WBZ-TV's Dan Roche is here to help.
The Patriots have feasted on inferior opponents this season, and they should enjoy a healthy serving of Cincinnati chili this weekend.
WBZ-TV's Dan Roche is back to provide you with a little help as you build your weekly fantasy football lineup. And with only a few weeks left in the fantasy season, it's time to really buckle down and pick some winners.
With a win on Sunday, the New England Patriots will clinch a playoff spot. They'll probably have to fight pretty darn hard for that win, though.
Here's how our team of experts sees things playing out on Sunday.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run and the Phillies defeated the Red Sox 3-1 on Thursday night.
After days of leaks and rumors, the NFL finally released the full schedule for the New England Patriots.
The New England Patriots won't have to wait long for another crack at the Seattle Seahawks after getting dominated in the Super Bowl.
Karen Read's Lexus SUV was up for auction, but it was called off 30 minutes before a bid even came in.
Giovanni Pintor life's work and focus are making roads, and specifically road design, safer.
A woman died and three other people were hurt when a boat crashed into a pier just off a runway at Logan Airport.
Tyler Brown, the accused gunman in the shooting rampage on Memorial Drive in Cambridge appeared in court via remote video Thursday.
Casmir Bangoura was shot several times in the shoulder and leg as he attempted to run away from a gunman on Memorial Drive.
Karen Read's Lexus SUV was up for auction, but it was called off 30 minutes before a bid even came in.
After days of leaks and rumors, the NFL finally released the full schedule for the New England Patriots.
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.
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.
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.
In Groton, Massachusetts, there is a recently opened state-of-the-art venue that is becoming one of the region's premier nonprofit music destinations.
Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary is a protected marine ecosystem off the coast of Massachusetts known for its rich biodiversity, world-class whale watching, and historic shipwrecks.
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.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run and the Phillies defeated the Red Sox 3-1 on Thursday night.
After days of leaks and rumors, the NFL finally released the full schedule for the New England Patriots.
The New England Patriots won't have to wait long for another crack at the Seattle Seahawks after getting dominated in the Super Bowl.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 on Wednesday night.
Quintayvious Hutchins, a New England Patriots draft pick from Boston College, has been charged with an assault at a dorm on campus, according to court documents.
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.