Ortiz Suspended One Game, Fined For Bumping Umpire
David Ortiz got a little too close to the umpire on Sunday, and will now have to sit out a game because of it.
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David Ortiz got a little too close to the umpire on Sunday, and will now have to sit out a game because of it.
A look at the pitching matchups in Boston's three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays.
In case you haven't heard, Chicago Cubs uber-prospect Kris Bryant was called up and made his debut on Friday.
It's still early in the season, and you don't want to give up on key players too soon — even if they're slumping through the first two weeks of the season. But smart fantasy baseball owners also want to make sure they grab rising stars while they can — and before it's too late.
It's been a fun week in baseball. Bartolo Colon recorded his first RBI in 10 years and lost his helmet in the process.
Many eager eyes in Boston will be glued to Buchholz's performance on Saturday. Here's a look at that matchup, along with the other three games of the series.
Here are five questions – and, hopefully, answers – on what we have seen from the Red Sox in the early part of the 2015 season.
A 2011 first-round Draft pick out of St. John's University, Joe Panik had a meteoric rise to Major League glory last season -- not only putting up impressive numbers as the Giants' new second baseman in 73 regular season games, but also helping San Francisco earn its third World Series championship in the past five years.
Hanley Ramirez hasn't exactly shown much urgency out in left field for the Red Sox.
Heading into the 2014 season, Eddie Butler was hailed as the top arm in the Rockies' system and one of the best pitching prospects in baseball. Heading into this year, things were quite different.
Baseball season officially opened last week and already we've had a plethora of ridiculous defensive plays. Recency bias will always mean that we think these plays will be the best of the year, but we'll more than likely forget them in a couple months.
Baseball is a demanding sport, both for the players and the fans -- this article is devoted to the latter. Here are 7 ways to make watching baseball more enjoyable in the modern age.
Xander Bogaerts may have the hottest bat in baseball, but he is out of the lineup for Tuesday night's game due to right knee soreness.
With the pageantry and tradition of Opening Day, America's pastime is officially back.
Jon Lester is having a tough time adjusting to the speedy National League.
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.
A man accused of shooting and killing his wife in Winthrop, Massachusetts last weekend will be in court Tuesday.
The funeral for fallen Boston firefighter Bobby Kilduff Jr. will be held next week as a nonprofit organization is making sure that his family is supported.
The Boston Gay Men's Chorus is preparing for one of the biggest concerts of the year. They'll soon perform with the Boston Pops for the orchestra's annual Pride Night Celebration.
Nestled on the edge of Brookline and Boston, Leverett Pond is usually an ample spot to observe nature, but right now the shores of the pond are lined with dead fish
Rideshare drivers in Massachusetts have officially made history by becoming the first in the U.S. to unionize.
A man accused of shooting and killing his wife in Winthrop Sunday will be in court Tuesday.
The funeral for fallen Boston firefighter Bobby Kilduff Jr. will be held next week as a nonprofit organization is making sure that his family is supported.
Tributes are pouring for a Boston firefighter who died in the line of duty, battling a three-alarm blaze last weekend.
Rideshare drivers in Massachusetts have officially made history by becoming the first in the U.S. to unionize.
Nestled on the edge of Brookline and Boston, Leverett Pond is usually an ample spot to observe nature, but right now the shores of the pond are lined with dead fish
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
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.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
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.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
New England's largest and oldest Renaissance festival, King Richard's Faire, is a celebration of music, theater, and history.
In a vibrant Salem neighborhood, public art transforms everyday streets into a living museum at the Punto Urban Art Museum.
Renowned for her coastal-inspired artwork, artist Deidre Tao's art can be found in galleries and homes around New England.
With over 100 sculptures woven into the mountainside, the Andres Institute of Art is New England's largest outdoor sculpture park.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
After months of speculation, a critical day in A.J. Brown trade talks is one week away.
Celtics star Jaylen Brown earned All-NBA second-team honors, the league announced on Sunday.
The Red Sox took the lead against Minnesota, but couldn't hold on as the teams played a rainy series finale in Boston.
Trevor Larnach matched his career-high with four hits, Taj Bradley allowed one run over five innings in his return from a chest muscle injury and the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Saturday for their ninth win in 13 games.
Sofia Huerta and Maddie Dahlien scored and the Seattle Reign snapped Boston Legacy's five-game unbeaten streak with a 2-1 victory on Friday night in the National Women's Soccer League.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.