Mookie Betts' One-Man Show Electrifies Fenway Park In Red Sox Home Opener
Once the pregame ceremony concluded and the ballgame began, Mookie Betts stole the show.
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Once the pregame ceremony concluded and the ballgame began, Mookie Betts stole the show.
The calendar does not list today as an official holiday in Boston, but it might as well be. Follow along with the live blog!
Every year, it's the same story: Fantasy baseball teams scramble in the first week to pick up that hot rookie or replace dud closer who has already gotten the hook from the manager.
The Boston Red Sox clipped the Yankees in extra innings.
So when you look at the roster right now, there aren't many young, inexperienced players who have a chance to make a big impact on the Padres in 2015. One name that does come to mind, however, is pitcher Odrisamer Despaigne.
It may not feel like spring across the country, but baseball is back. Below are five records, memorable performances, and news items from the first week of the season.
All fans are expected to walk through metal detectors at all entrance gates, no exceptions.
The influx of Cuban players in MLB has been much discussed, and after the wild success Jose Abreu had with the White Sox in 2014, teams will continue to scout and give big money to defectors. Yasmany Tomas is a perfect example, as the D-backs gave him a six-year, $68.5 million contract as a 24-year-old this offseason.
Starting pitcher Justin Masterson guided the Boston Red Sox in a win over the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday night.
Joining the 40-40 club (40 homers and 40 steals in a single season) has always been a rare feat, evidenced by the fact that it's been accomplished just four times in baseball history. But if you were to make a list of baseball's top candidates to even have a shot at reaching the milestone, Astros outfielder George Springer would be at or near the top.
Rick Porcello will make his Red Sox debut on Wednesday, and his focus for a new season with a new team is simple.
An 11th-round Draft choice by the Dodgers out of high school, Los Angeles knew it was taking a risk by drafting Joc Pederson, as he had pretty high bonus demands and had already committed to play baseball at USC. But the Dodgers were OK with the risk that late, and OK with giving him a hefty bonus, and now five years later it looks as though it's all going to pay off.
Mike Zunino's first full season with the Mariners was an intriguing one, as the young catcher showed off some of the skills that prompted Seattle to take him third overall in the 2012 draft. But he also showed a lot of his inexperience and a continued lack of plate discipline over the course of 131 games.
Let's take a look at the contenders for the best day of the sports year.
Though only one game has been played, many spring storylines quickly became realities for the Red Sox on Monday.
Joy filled the air at America's ballparks and it even permeated its way into the social media universe as well.
The AL East is more up-for-grabs than ever before. For each team, there is one key storyline that will define them as the season goes along.
The Boston Red Sox have set their 2015 Opening Day roster on and there are no real surprises as the Sox face the Phillies in Philadelphia at 3 p.m.
Tonight we begin the transition from March Madness to baseball as the MLB season prepares to kick off when the St. Louis Cardinals visit the Chicago Cubs.
It's been a crazy couple of years for Andrew Heaney, who has risen through the Minor League ranks, been traded twice in a matter of hours this offseason and has struggled to find effectiveness at the big league level. But at 23 years old, the Angels' new top prospect still has plenty of time to break into the rotation this season.
Opening Day is just two days away! That means spring is here and it's time to get the tailgate gear ready to head to the local ballpark and watch some baseball. Here's my predictions for the major awards (ROY, Cy Young, and MVP) in both leagues.
Now, at 21 years old with almost a full season under his belt, Odor is ready to prove that it is he who is actually the Rangers' second baseman of the future.
The $72 million man will start the season in Pawtucket.
Exactly whom does the Major League Baseball Players Association serve?
When it comes to knowing what it takes to lead a pitching staff, Curt Schilling knows the deal.
Snow continued falling across Andover on Monday, blanketing the town with nearly 20 inches of powder and counting.
Boston is digging out after one of the biggest snowstorms in years.
As we tick towards the end of what will be an all-time, record setting, top-ten snowstorm for Boston, it is awfully hard to ignore what may be coming next for Massachusetts.
Several school districts in Massachusetts and New Hampshire decided to stay closed for one more day Tuesday due to the snow.
It took a bit longer than usual due to winter conditions in New England, but the Patriots are back home as AFC Champions after winning in Denver.
Boston's biggest snowstorm in nearly four years will be a memorable one. Follow live updates here.
It's the biggest winter storm in years in Massachusetts. See who has the most snow so far.
Several school districts in Massachusetts and New Hampshire decided to stay closed for one more day Tuesday due to the snow.
Massachusetts got plenty of snow on Sunday. Unfortunately, this storm comes complete with a day two.
As we tick towards the end of what will be an all-time, record setting, top-ten snowstorm for Boston, it is awfully hard to ignore what may be coming next for Massachusetts.
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."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
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.
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.
Time Out Market Boston, a food hall that opened in the Fenway neighborhood in 2019, won't be closing after all.
The 2026 semifinalists for the James Beard Award are out, and several Massachusetts restaurants, bars and chefs made the list.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Small businesses in Massachusetts are seeing a boom in business thanks to the playoff run by the New England Patriots.
Three Uno Pizzeria & Grill locations in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island have closed for good.
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.
It took a bit longer than usual due to winter conditions in New England, but the Patriots are back home as AFC Champions after winning in Denver.
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and quarterback Drake Maye reacted to the team's AFC Championship Game win.
It wasn't pretty, but the New England Patriots are headed to Super Bowl LX after beating the Denver Broncos, 10-7, in the AFC Championship Game.
The New England Patriots are in Denver to play the Broncos in the AFC Championship Game with a berth in Super Bowl LX on the line. Here's how you can watch.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.