Preview: Red Sox Set To Kick Off World Series Defense In Baltimore
The Boston Red Sox won't have the luxury of easing into a new season as defending World Series champions.
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The Boston Red Sox won't have the luxury of easing into a new season as defending World Series champions.
We've gathered the WBZ-TV, WBZ NewsRadio1030 and 98.5 The Sports Hub teams to give their thoughts on the 2014 Boston Red Sox.
The deal is worth $16 million and will keep the slugger in Boston through the end of the 2015 season. The extension also includes options for 2016 and 2017.
David Ortiz is nearing that extension he's campaigned for.
Dan Roche passes along a few quick notes with opening day right around the corner.
WBZ-TV's Dan Roche told Toucher and Rich he is confident in this 2014 Red Sox lineup despite all the youth, and Lester and the front office could find themselves in a lengthy contract negotiation.
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.
If $25 million average annual value is what it would take to sign Jon Lester to a long term deal, should the Red Sox extend themselves for that?
Another day in the books here in Fort Myers, where the Red Sox worked out in their regular season "home white uniforms" because it was photo day.
Here are some notes and observations from Fort Myers, Florida.
Dan Roche checks in from Fort Myers.
The Felger and Massarotti Show from Friday, February 21.
The Felger and Massarotti Show from Thursday, February 20.
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.
The Felger and Massarotti Show from Wednesday, February 19.
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.
Shane Victorino, who had thumb surgery in December, didn't seem to care whether the Red Sox want to bat him at leadoff or play him in right or center field.
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.
Pitcher Ryan Dempster has decided not to play this season.
Kaz Grala may only be 15 years old is going places, and fast.
The 98.5 The Sports Hub and WBZ-TV Sports teams make their predictions for Sunday's Super Bowl XLVIII.
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.
The northern lights may be seen in Massachusetts tonight as an X-class solar flare could cause a severe geomagnetic storm.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel met with the media after his team advanced to the AFC Championship Game against the Denver Broncos.
Thousands of pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products have been recalled due to potential contamination with listeria, officials say. The products were sold in 7 states.
The New England Patriots took a social media victory lap after beating the Houston Texans in the NFL playoffs.
Most stores on Monday are open during their regular business hours on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with a few exceptions.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said he doesn't know if receiver Mack Hollins will be back for the AFC Championship.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye had fumble issues against Houston, but made a critical touchdown pass in the fourth quarter to help put the game away.
The northern lights may be seen in Massachusetts tonight as an X-class solar flare could cause a severe geomagnetic storm.
Plowable snow fell in several cities and towns across Massachusetts Sunday into Monday. Here are the latest totals.
The New England Patriots took a social media victory lap after beating the Houston Texans in the NFL playoffs.
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.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
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.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
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.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Small businesses in Massachusetts are seeing a boom in business thanks to the playoff run by the New England Patriots.
Three Uno Pizzeria & Grill locations in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island have closed for good.
TJ Maxx has closed its Newbury Street store in Boston less than a decade after it first opened.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
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.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel met with the media after his team advanced to the AFC Championship Game against the Denver Broncos.
The New England Patriots took a social media victory lap after beating the Houston Texans in the NFL playoffs.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye had fumble issues against Houston, but made a critical touchdown pass in the fourth quarter to help put the game away.
The Patriots have a date with the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game.
Mike Vrabel has the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game in his first season coaching for the franchise where he won three Super Bowls.
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.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.