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In Major League Baseball, especially in the American League, the line of demarcation comes at five runs. If you score less than five, you usually lose. If you score five or more, you usually win. But the 2016 Boston Red sox are putting this to the test.
Jackie Bradley Jr. lit the world on fire in the month of May, and Major League Baseball took notice.
The Red Sox starter said he did not see the demotion coming so quickly.
The Red Sox have players in the top five of voting at all starting offensive positions.
The big MLB prospect news last week was the Los Angeles Dodgers' decision to call up minor-league sensation Julio Urias. The 19-year-old starting pitcher has been the star of the organization's system for awhile, but does that mean he's worth a look in your fantasy baseball league?
The potential impact that Eduardo Rodriguez could make on the entire 2016 season should not go overlooked.
The Red Sox's No. 7 prospect is expected to recover in time for the 2017 season.
Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts has now hit in 23 straight, and 35 of his last 37 games, after an RBI double against the Orioles on Monday.
The Red Sox pitcher, who was moved from the starting rotation on Friday, declined to speak to reporters on Saturday.
Josh Donaldson hit two home runs and drove in five runs as the Toronto Blue Jays snapped a five-game home losing streak with a 7-5 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.
Fans and media battled on Twitter over who was to blame for the end of JBJ's 29-game hit streak.
Jackie Bradley Jr. will move up five spots in the Red Sox lineup in the middle of a 29-game hitting streak.
Here are some veteran relievers who could fill the void left by Carson Smith on the Red Sox.
The Red Sox center fielder is rapidly approaching historic marks with his hitting streak.
In a Red Sox offense filled with intriguing storylines, Bogaerts' emergence has gone unnoticed.
Jackie Bradley Jr. extended his hit streak in his first at bat, and David Price was strong on the mound as the Red Sox went on to an 8-3 win.
With Jackie Bradley Jr. looking to join a pretty elite group this week, we look back at the longest hitting streaks in Boston Red Sox history.
The good news: Carson Smith has only appeared in three games in the 2016 season, so the Sox never really -- unfortunately -- knew what it was like to have him in their bullpen.
Relief pitcher Carson Smith's first season with the Red Sox is already officially over.
Is it time to buy in on the Red Sox as a playoff contender? Adam Jones answered that and more.
Who is the MVP of the Boston Red Sox so far? Marc Bertrand has an interesting choice.
Most fantasy baseball owners plan their draft around picking pitchers that threw well last year. But as we all learn, sometimes things don't go as planned. Pitchers can get hurt; their performance can drop off for a number of reasons, sometimes without rational explanation. The hardest part for the fantasy owner is accepting that the present season is different than past seasons, and it's sometimes better to just admit you drafted wrong instead of stubbornly sticking with bad pitchers all season—and losing the league.
The Red Sox lead the American League in most offensive categories, and the top two batters in the league.
In his first start since coming off the disabled list, Joe Kelly went 6.2 innings and gave up just one hit as the Red Sox cruised past Cleveland.
Blake Swihart makes his first career major league start in left field Friday night.
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering banning social media for children under 14 years old. But how would it work?
James Hagens is expected to join the Bruins immediately and could make his NHL debut on Saturday.
The city of Haverhill, Massachusetts is banning all cryptocurrency kiosks after three people fell victim to scammers for roughly $20,000 total.
Efforts to remove dams from the Charles River in Massachusetts are already underway.
Two people are facing criminal charges after a report that a second-grade student may have brought a gun to a Swansea, Massachusetts elementary school.
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering banning social media for children under 14 years old. But how would it work?
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 while a staff member allegedly held the door shut.
Some soccer fans had trouble buying World Cup train tickets from Boston to Foxboro on the MBTA's mTicket app.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
James Hagens is expected to join the Bruins immediately and could make his NHL debut on Saturday.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
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."
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 while a staff member allegedly held the door shut.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
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.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Easter is today. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
Free Jordan's Furniture is one round away thanks to UConn's success in March Madness.
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.
James Hagens is expected to join the Bruins immediately and could make his NHL debut on Saturday.
Sonny Gray pitched 6 1/3 shutout innings, and the Boston Red Sox beat Milwaukee at Fenway Park.
The three finalists have been announced for the Patriots Hall of Fame as fans will choose between Rob Gronkowski, Adam Vinatieri and Logan Mankins.
Jaylen Brown had 35 points and nine rebounds, and the Boston Celtics outlasted the Charlotte Hornets 113-102 on Tuesday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Boston Bruins 6-5 on Tuesday night and claimed their fourth Metropolitan Division title in six years.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.
A Cape Air plane had to return to Nantucket, Massachusetts after part of a door opened up mid-flight.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.
Ziggy the dog showed his appreciation for the New Hampshire firefighter who saved his life after a freak accident.