Get To Know Andrew Benintendi, aka 'Benny Baseball,' The Red Sox' Next Big Thing
Benny Baseball may not be universally known right now, but it seems inevitable that he'll be a household name soon enough.
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Benny Baseball may not be universally known right now, but it seems inevitable that he'll be a household name soon enough.
Adam Jones and Rich Keefe discuss the possibility of the Red Sox trading Hanley Ramirez for value.
Carson Smith's debut with the Red Sox came just in time for the team's overworked bullpen.
As expected, Pablo Sandoval's surgery is going to keep him off the field for the remainder of the 2016 season.
It's time to sit back and enjoy what should be one of the strongest back-end bullpens in the major leagues.
Something awfully fishy went down at ESPN over the weekend, but the network claims that nothing strange was afoot.
The big news of the week in baseball, of course, was the suspension of Miami Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon for the use of performance-enhancing drugs. Never mind that disgraced slugger Barry Bonds is the Miami hitting coach: There are plenty of jokes to be made there. How does this impact fantasy baseball? If you own Gordon, should you keep him on your roster? How are you going to replace his 50 stolen bases this season in the stat column? Don't fret: We have all the answers you need right here.
Pay attention, rest of the world, because the ascension of Christian Vazquez is upon us.
Dan Roche says the early pessimism around the Red Sox might have been premature.
Even though it's a small sample, there is no denying that having Christian Vazquez back behind the plate is a great thing for the Boston starting rotation.
What makes Porcello's success most encouraging is that it's not just over a tiny sample size - it's becoming a trend.
Most MLB teams have played about 20 games so far this season, and that's a big enough sample size to determine whether or not to keep slumping players on your fantasy baseball roster. The bigger challenge is to decide if dropping those players makes sense—or just benching them for now is a better idea. That decision comes down to the rest of your rosters, along with its strengths and weaknesses. As we always say, no one ever said that fantasy sports were easy!
Do the Boston Red Sox have a Craig Kimbrel problem?
Steven Wright tossed his sixth consecutive quality start and the Boston Red Sox turned an early stream of offense into a 6-2 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night at Minute Maid Park.
Legendary pitcher Curt Schilling was fired this week from his baseball color analyst position with ESPN for his conduct on social media.
This isn't happening again ... is it?
Everything points to Price having a great outing this afternoon, but a win today would have much bigger impact than just the one win
And so, Rich created a simple game on Thursday's show: "Is This An Actual Curt Schilling Meme Or Not?"
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.
Bruce Evenchik died after he was hit by a falling tree on a Lenox, Massachusetts hiking trail during the nor'easter.
Plymouth District Attorney Tim Cruz provided an update on a potential Lindsay Clancy retrial.
The Warren Sawyer ran aground on Dec. 22, 1884, while carrying 1,115 bales of cotton and 28 tons of scrap iron from New Orleans to Boston.
The MBTA has partially closed the Green Line for signal repairs.
Several boats washed up on Massachusetts beaches during the weekend nor'easter.
Lindsay Clancy was back in a Massachusetts courtroom for the first time since her murder trial ended in a mistrial.
A falling tree crashed onto power lines and sparked an explosion directly in front of a food delivery driver's car during the nor'easter in Massachusetts.
Tuesday is National Coffee Day and there are plenty of ways to get a great deal or even a free cup of coffee in the Boston area.
The Warren Sawyer ran aground on Dec. 22, 1884, while carrying 1,115 bales of cotton and 28 tons of scrap iron from New Orleans to Boston.
Bruce Evenchik died after he was hit by a falling tree on a Lenox, Massachusetts hiking trail during the nor'easter.
Last year, insurance companies in Massachusetts said they would stop covering GLP-1s when used specifically for weight loss.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
A Boston mom says her 5-year-old son, who has special needs, is being investigated for sexual harassment by Boston Public Schools.
Conor Healy's powered wheelchair is his lifeline. When it broke, his family tried for months to get it fixed. So they reached out to Call for Action for help.
A former FAA special agent says the 9/11 attacks never should have happened because the government was aware of the vulnerabilities.
According to I-Team sources, a Massachusetts State Police trooper allegedly targeted his former girlfriend with racist messages after she began dating a man of color.
Massachusetts State Police have opened an internal affairs investigation after an alleged sexual assault at the department's Oak Bluffs barracks, the WBZ-TV I-Team has learned.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
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.
Frugal Fannie's co-owner Kathleen "Fannie" Doxer said closing the bargain women's clothing store is "so sad."
Frugal Fannie's, a warehouse clothing store known for its bargains, is closing its Westwood, Massachusetts, location after 43 years.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, 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.
The New England Patriots were blown out Sunday, dropping to 1-2 on the year following a 35-6 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Chicago Cubs beat the Boston Red Sox 6-2 on Sunday in a regular-season finale that was relocated to Tropicana Field.
Drake Maye threw two more interceptions and the Jacksonville Jaguars dominated the New England Patriots 35-6 on Sunday.
The Boston Bruins named David Pastrnak the 28th captain in franchise history on Sunday.
The New England Patriots travel to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars for Week 3. Here is how you can watch the game.
A two-headed turtle on Cape Cod has veterinarians seeing double.
Video of a "birdnado" shows thousands of tree swallows preparing to migrate south in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
A magazine borrowed from the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire 132 years ago has finally been returned.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.