Previewing This Week's Red Sox-Rays Series
It's the first time Boston (6-6) and Tampa Bay (5-7) will square off this year, and surprisingly, it'll be the only time the two teams meet until late June.
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It's the first time Boston (6-6) and Tampa Bay (5-7) will square off this year, and surprisingly, it'll be the only time the two teams meet until late June.
We are two weeks into the 2016 Major League Baseball season, and already there are veteran positions players struggling to hit their weight. There also are experienced pitchers that can't find the strike zone at all. What do you do with these guys on your fantasy roster? It depends on the player and the situation, but in most leagues, there are always better alternatives on the waiver wire. The tough part is to decide if the short-term move will be better than long-term patience.
The annual tradition of morning baseball in Boston is upon us. Follow along here!
Xander Bogaerts launched a three-run home run and David Price pitched seven solid innings as the Red Sox snagged a 4-2 win.
The Red Sox have a glaring problem with pitching and defense, and it extends behind the plate. Catcher Christian Vazquez aims to resolve some of those issues.
The Ferrari, as it seems, is firmly entrenched in the garage.
Pablo Sandoval hasn't seen much of the field this season, and he's now getting an extended break.
Major League Baseball unveiled their lineup of special uniforms teams will wear on Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, the 4th of July and over the All-Star Break.
Clay Buchholz claimed he didn't make a mistake on a pitch that Mark Trumbo hit almost completely out of Fenway Park. Will Buchholz ever hold accountability for his mistakes - more importantly, will he ever get better?
I swear to you this: Clay Buchholz was not as bad on Tuesday against the Orioles as his state line suggests.
First, it was the Arizona Diamondbacks losing outfielder A.J. Pollock before the season even began, and now it's the Chicago Cubs losing catcher/outfielder Kyle Schwarber in the first week. The San Diego Padres also may have lost starting pitcher Tyson Ross for awhile. What do you do if these guys are on your roster?
From the pregame fanfare to the final pitch, follow along right here in the Red Sox live blog.
Marco Estrada pitched seven shutout innings, Josh Donaldson hit a solo home run and the Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-0 on Sunday, avoiding a three-game sweep.
The Red Sox offense continues to surge in the early season and it produced enough to defeat the Blue Jays 8-4, with Dustin Pedroia and Hanley Ramirez leading the way with two RBIs each.
David Price's plan to bring his French bulldog Astro to Boston hit a snag.
If his four (plus) inning, six hit, five run performance wasn't alarming enough, prepare yourself for Buchholz's even less inspired post-game comments.
Baby steps.
Another year of baseball is upon us and with it comes another chance to make some bold predictions for the upcoming year.
The drafts are all done, and the first pitch of the 2016 MLB season has been thrown. It's time to re-assess your roster now that spring exhibition games are over—and the real contests have begun. Unless you had a perfect draft (and really, does that ever happen?), the waiver wire has a lot to offer you ... even in Week 1 of the season.
How does Xander Bogaerts feel about the development of his power stroke? Here's how the Red Sox shortstop is approaching his hitting for the 2016 season.
Dan Roche brings you a preview of Monday's Red Sox opener in Cleveland, and chats with The Boston Herald's Steve Buckley about the team's chances of making the playoffs.
Monday marks the start of David Ortiz's 20th -- and final -- season in Major League Baseball.
It's an even year, which we all know favors the Giants, but the Dodgers won't give up the NL West that easily.
The Cubs are retooled and ready to go. Ready to go and break a 108-year-old curse? We'll find out.
Travis Shaw smacked 13 homers in limited appearances last year. So, what are reasonable expectations for his power numbers in 2016? Let's explore.
Neighbors say the disturbing discoveries of two deceased dogs along their shoreline has stolen their sense of calm.
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.
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.