Friday 5: Outside-The-Box Ideas To Speed Up Baseball Games While Keeping Them At 3 Hours
Here are some juuust a bit outside-the-box ideas to speed up baseball games while keeping them at three-plus hours.
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Here are some juuust a bit outside-the-box ideas to speed up baseball games while keeping them at three-plus hours.
Manfred wants to improve the pacing of games, but does he want games to be shorter?
The early-season panic seems to have been a waste of time.
When pressed for an answer, Ortiz explained that it's the actual act of walking that's playing the
Rougned Odor will miss eight games for the brawl, along with 13 others fined or suspended.
Adam Jones and Joe Murray talked Red Sox and baseball in another edition of 'The Game of Jones.'
Clay Buchholz's spot in the Red Sox rotation is safe right now. But he should be fighting to keep it.
Most teams in MLB have played close to 40 games at this point of the season, meaning the fantasy baseball season is one quarter over. If you've been waiting for that veteran to come around and start hitting, it's time to give up on the dream. If that pitcher still has an ERA way north of five runs per game, you may need to look elsewhere for wins and strikeouts. This is the time of the year when trends become permanent, really. Sticking too long with players headed for bad seasons only can hurt your team.
Here are the best reactions to Rougned Odor delivering one of the biggest haymakers in baseball history.
The 21-year-old former first round pick is on the fast track to the major leagues.
Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista was punched in the face by Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor as a brawl erupted Sunday afternoon in Texas.
Should all of what the Red Sox have done over the past few weeks be taken with a grain of salt? Should the wins be discounted, knowing they didn't come against top-notch opponents?
David Price was back to looking like an ace on Thursday night, but the lefty is determined to make sure the David Price who took the mound against the Astros is the one the Red Sox will get the rest of the way.
The next time someone tells you the Red Sox are only winning because of their deep pocket books, remind them of how the team's red-hot lineup was constructed.
"My confidence level's fine," said Price. "I think if you reverse our record and we're 13-20, it might be a little bit different. My main goal is to win, I want the Red Sox to win."
The Nationals' Max Scherzer became the fourth pitcher to strike out 20 batters in a single game.
A Red Sox fan botched a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to catch a home run ball. Watch his priceless reaction.
The Red Sox are under investigation for their "package deal" signings, which may be circumventing the rules.
After dissecting Sandoval's comments, Zolak and Bertrand are left with the same questions they had before.
O'Sullivan might not be a future Cy Young Award Winner, but so what? He's someone easy to root for in a spot start.
Jackie Bradley Jr. upped his hitting streak to 15 games on Monday night, going 3-for-5 with a grand slam in Boston's 14-7 win over the Athletics.
Michael Saunders had a Jose Canseco moment Monday night. Check out baseball's newest blooper.
The Red Sox offense is off to a torrid start at Fenway Park, which has been a nightmare for opposing pitchers.
"This is what happens with you sign 30-year-old pitchers to record contracts."
Marc Bertrand was still fired up about the antics from umpire Ron Kulpa during Friday night's Red Sox loss to the Yankees.
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.