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Peter Abraham joined 98.5 The Sports Hub's Toucher & Rich to discuss the start of actual games, Jon Lester's first outing, David Ortiz, Jonny Gomes and some evaluation of the the youth in camp.
The Boston Red Sox have taken the safe approach with designated hitter David Ortiz this spring, as the 37-year-old recovers from an Achilles injury that caused him to miss the final two-and-a-half months of the 2012 season.
Peter Abraham spoke with 98.5 The Sports Hub's Johnston & Flynn, who were filling in for Toucher & Rich, about how the pitchers looked, stand out guys and concerns about David Ortiz.
David Ortiz's recent history is undoubtedly full of negatives, but his outlook for the near future seems to still be positive.
A quiet morning for the media on this Sunday here in The Fort. Woke up to temps around the 40-degree mark which is frigid for down here (I'm not complaining though). However, it was a chilly day for baseball.
David Ortiz heads into his 11th Spring Training with the Boston Red Sox a happy man, but he did get a shot in at former manager Bobby Valentine.
Dan Roche checks in from Fort Myers, Florida as Red Sox pitchers and catchers get set for their first official workout of Spring Training.
Part two of our week-long series takes a look at the Red Sox outfield and DH spot. There are plenty of questions here as well.
Dan Roche takes a look at the 2013 Boston Red Sox, and all he questions surrounding the team heading into Spring Training.
With Tuesday being "Truck Day," it's only fitting that CBS Sports' Baseball insider Jon Heyman joined 98.5 The Sports Hub Gresh & Zolak to talk a little baseball.
Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell joined Dave Goucher and Dan Roche on the 98.5 The Sports Hub on Thursday, and offered plenty of thoughts on the upcoming season .
Baseball insider Sean McAdam joined 98.5 The Sports Hub's Gresh & Zolak from the meetings down at Nashville, and thinks the signing of Mike Napoli will lead to further moves for Boston.
Felger and Massarotti opened up the floor to Marc "The Beetle" Bertrand to get some things off of his chest including David Ortiz, Ben Cherington, Christmas trees and a hypothetical fight between two Boston athletes.
Would somebody please tell me why it was a bad idea to sign David Ortiz to a 2 year 26-30 million dollar contract?
The Boston Globe's Dan Shaughnessy joined Gresh & Zo for his weekly visit on Tuesday with a whole lot of Red Sox on the mind.
The Boston Red Sox announced on Monday that they and David Ortiz have agreed to a two-year, $26 million extension through 2014. Last year the Sox were not willing to give Ortiz a two-year deal, why now?
The Red Sox signed D'Angelo Ortiz to a contract after hearing about a home run the young slugger hit.
The Boston Red Sox and star slugger David Ortiz have agreed to a two-year extension through 2014, the team announced on Monday.
David Ortiz called Bobby Valentine "crazy" in regards to the former Boston manager's comments a few weeks ago that said the Red Sox DH shut things down following Boston's blockbuster trade in August.
Whenever Pedro Martinez is ready to return to baseball, there is a spot waiting for him on the Red Sox.
The Red Sox and David Ortiz have agreed to a two-year deal worth $26 million.
The Boston Red Sox might have some competition for designated hitter David Ortiz.
David Ortiz hitting the free-agent market becomes realistic with each passing minute. Is that really bad news for the Red Sox?
Bobby Valentine says David Ortiz spent more time than expected on the disabled list before playing one game and then returning to it after the team made a major trade that signaled it would not compete for a postseason berth.
Big Papi is not going away any time soon.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is not coming to the Boston Celtics. The Milwaukee Bucks have traded the two-time NBA MVP to the Miami Heat, according to multiple reports.
Jake McCarthy hit a three-run triple down the left-field line in the ninth inning and the Colorado Rockies rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Monday night.
Businesses in Foxboro, Massachusetts, including a popular campground, are cashing in on World Cup excitement.
A man convicted of killing Massachusetts State Trooper George Hanna in Auburn in 1983 has been denied parole.
The Psych Drama Company is using psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers to help make the connections in the plays feel real.
More scattered rain is expected through Tuesday evening into the first half of the night and it could impact the World Cup match in Foxboro.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is not coming to the Boston Celtics. The Milwaukee Bucks have traded the two-time NBA MVP to the Miami Heat, according to multiple reports.
The highest court in Massachusetts has cleared the way for a ballot question that, if it passes, would eliminate political party primaries for state elections.
Brockton, Massachusetts Mayor Moises Rodrigues testified in court as a student sought to extend a harassment prevention order against him.
A man convicted of killing Massachusetts State Trooper George Hanna in Auburn in 1983 has been denied parole.
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 Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
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.
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."
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
We now know when the sales tax holiday is coming to Massachusetts in August.
Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday that she personally supports bringing back happy hour in Massachusetts.
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.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is not coming to the Boston Celtics. The Milwaukee Bucks have traded the two-time NBA MVP to the Miami Heat, according to multiple reports.
Jake McCarthy hit a three-run triple down the left-field line in the ninth inning and the Colorado Rockies rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Monday night.
Patrice Bergeron is headed to the Hockey Hall of Fame this fall.
The 2026 NBA Draft gets underway Tuesday, and Brockton native AJ Dybantsa likely won't have to wait long to hear his name.
Dominic Canzone homered, Logan Gilbert allowed one run on three hits in 6 1/3 innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1 on Sunday.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
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.