Abraham On Toucher & Rich: Red Sox Need Pitching
The Boston Globe's Peter Abraham joined 98.5 The Sports Hub's Toucher & Rich to discuss a rumored Red Sox trade involving Jon Lester and others as the winter meetings approach.
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The Boston Globe's Peter Abraham joined 98.5 The Sports Hub's Toucher & Rich to discuss a rumored Red Sox trade involving Jon Lester and others as the winter meetings approach.
Felger and Massarotti continued the day discussing the Boston Red Sox and a report that said the Sox may be interested in trading pitcher Jon Lester to the Kansas City Royals for a top prospect, outfielder Wil Myers.
This is one of those "probably not gonna happen" deals, but it's still interesting when you break it down.
Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed just one run over seven innings as the Red Sox closed their homestand with a 5-1 win over the Kansas City Royals.
The Boston Red Sox will have Daisuke Matsuzaka on the mound for the first time in nearly two months Monday as they finish a four-game set against the Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park.
James Loney hit a tying single in his Boston debut as the revamped Red Sox bounced back from a 12-inning loss to beat the Kansas City Royals 8-6 on Sunday.
The Royals completed their comeback from a six-run deficit by beating Boston 10-9 in 12 innings.
Josh Beckett was Boston's scheduled starter for Saturday night's game against the Kansas City Royals, but now finds himself on his way to Los Angeles. So Aaron Cook will get the start in his place.
The Boston Red Sox snapped a four-game losing streak with a 4-3 win over the Royals Friday night, thanks to two-RBI nights from David Ortiz and Pedro Ciriaco.
The Boston Red Sox activated DH David Ortiz from the disabled prior to Friday's game against the Royals, and "Big Papi" made an immediate impact.
If all goes well, Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz will be back in the Boston lineup Friday night as the team opens a four-game set against the Royals at Fenway Park.
Felger and Massarotti kicked it off discussing the Boston Red Sox's Wednesday night 4-3 loss to the Royals in Kansas City and Josh Beckett's start tonight.
Bobby Valentine was not a happy camper after his Red Sox lost 4-3 to the Royals Wednesday night.
Bruce Chen picked up his first victory of the season, Alcides Escobar drove in the go-ahead run and the Kansas City Royals held off the Boston Red Sox 4-3 Wednesday night.
The Red Sox hope Jon Lester can continue his dominance of the Kansas City Royals and help them avoid losing their first series at Kauffman Stadium in almost six years Wednesday night.
Red Sox rookie sensation Will Middlebrooks said his hamstring tightness is "nothing serious" and he hopes to return to the Boston lineup on Wednesday.
The lumbering designated hitter's three-run shot in the eighth inning Tuesday night boosted the Kansas City Royals a 6-4 victory over the Red Sox.
After ending a five-game skid, the Red Sox will try to keep heading in the right direction Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium.
Will Middlebrooks homered twice, David Ortiz and Dustin Pedroia also went deep, and the Boston Red Sox pounded the Kansas City Royals 11-5.
After a particularly bitter end to a dismal homestand, the Boston Red Sox may welcome a trip to Kansas City as they search for answers.
There's a rumor circulating that the Red Sox may be seeking pitching help for a potential one-game playoff against the Rays tomorrow. One name listed was Kansas City Royals pitcher Bruce Chen.
The Red Sox could get a few of their walking wounded back soon as they enter the final stretch of the regular season.
Joining 98.5 The Sports Hub's Toucher and Rich Monday morning, Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe was on his way to Texas for the Red Sox very important series against the Rangers.
Jon Lester curbed the Royals on three hits for six-plus innings and Jason Varitek tripled for the first time in more than four years as the Boston Red Sox won 6-1 on Sunday.
Alex Gordon and Eric Hosmer each drove in two runs in an eight-run sixth inning to help the Kansas City Royals rally to beat the Boston Red Sox 9-4.
From filling potholes to clearing trash and cracking down on the city's rat population, Boston city officials say they're doubling down on core quality-of-life issues as 2025 wraps up.
The Los Angeles Angels have acquired infielder Vaughn Grissom in a trade with the Boston Red Sox, who received minor league outfielder Isaiah Jackson.
Social consumption of cannabis would be allowed at dispensaries, lounges, or even at yoga studios.
A safety inspection company and the owner of a Fall River assisted-living facility where 10 people were killed in a fire are blaming each other for failing to address a faulty sprinkler system.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.
A forensic scientist testified about DNA found on a hacksaw and hatchet.
Prosecutors won't seek the death penalty against former Stoughton, Massachusetts police officer Matthew Farwell, who is charged with killing Sandra Birchmore.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.
Social consumption of cannabis would be allowed at dispensaries, lounges, or even at yoga studios.
A fire tore through a Taunton apartment building early Tuesday morning.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
A new study finds that simply having a HEPA air purifier in the classroom may not be enough to keep students safe from respiratory illnesses.
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.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
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.
Ocean Spray is looking into videos that claim to show its cranberry sauce cans full of water instead of jelly.
"Blue laws" in Massachusetts prevent most retailers, including grocery stores, from opening on Thanksgiving.
Two shuttered retailers are set to become supermarkets in southeastern Massachusetts.
The Michelin Guide revealed its 2025 "Northeast Cities" edition Tuesday night, and for the first time ever it spotlighted restaurants in the Boston area.
A new report from a nonprofit consumer organization highlights two grocery store chains in Massachusetts for their quality and price.
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.
The Los Angeles Angels have acquired infielder Vaughn Grissom in a trade with the Boston Red Sox, who received minor league outfielder Isaiah Jackson.
This will be the Ravens' fifth primetime game this season, including their third at M&T Bank Stadium.
The Patriots didn't play this week, but there was plenty of action that impacted them in the AFC playoff picture.
Miami Heat player Terry Rozier is expected to appear in a New York court Monday on charges he helped gamblers placing bets on his performance in NBA games.
Jeff Kent was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Sunday by the contemporary era committee, while steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short once again.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.
A North Atlantic right whale spotted off Ireland last year has made an "extraordinary" 3,000-mile journey to Boston, scientists say.
A bald eagle found bloodied in Fitchburg, Massachusetts was likely hurt in a bird fight and not shot as first suspected.