5 Up, 5 Down: Fantasy Baseball Advice For July 2nd
Jim Thorne, Wilson Betemit, and Mike Fiers are just a few players featured on our "5 Up" list. See who else is trending upwards and which players you should steer clear of.
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Jim Thorne, Wilson Betemit, and Mike Fiers are just a few players featured on our "5 Up" list. See who else is trending upwards and which players you should steer clear of.
While the Boston Red Sox are coming off arguably their worst offensive showing of the season, it was understandable given the quality of opposing pitcher.
After being traded away from the only professional baseball organization he's ever known, how long would it take Kevin Youkilis to move on emotionally and mentally?
New York Yankees starter Andy Pettitte broke his left ankle and is expected to miss at least six weeks after he was hit by a line drive during Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Indians.
There's no doubt the Red Sox are desperately missing the contributions of center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury.
Felger and Jermaine Wiggins opened the day discussing the Boston Red Sox trade of Kevin Youkilis and the crowd's reaction to a Will Middlebrooks error last night.
One story line that's yet to disappear has been the Red Sox' inability to climb all the way out of .500-ville, a place at which they've spent most of the season.
A bad season for veteran outfielder Marlon Byrd got a whole lot worse on Monday.
Kevin Youkilis is no longer a member of the Red Sox, and it's officially Will Middlebrooks' time to shine. He's already well on his way.
Felger and Massaroti opened the day discussing the Boston Red Sox and the trade of Kevin Youkilis to the Chicago White Sox.
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Kevin Youkilis might have still been in the air flying to join his new team while his old team was already using him for some marketing help.
After several weeks of trade rumors, the Boston Red Sox have parted ways with Kevin Youkilis, a fan favorite and two-time World Series winner.
Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz said he's tired of the negative publicity the team receives. There's not much negative that can be said about the Red Sox's recent results.
With one report after another coming out about the Red Sox' dysfunction, David Ortiz is firing back.
If we're operating under the belief that there's nothing worse in the world than being a snitch, then what do we believe about tattle-tales? And what about crybabies?
The tight-knit group of Red Sox players could be exactly what's causing the "toxic" environment.
Dustin Pedroia's apparent re-aggravation of his right thumb injury may not be serious, but it's enough to keep the second baseman out of the Red Sox' lineup on Wednesday night.
The Boston Red Sox would be satisfied if the venue is the only thing different for Felix Doubront in this week's start against Miami.
The guys discussed the Red Sox with Dan Shaughnessy and comments that the clubhouse is toxic. Shaughnessy was at the ballpark yesterday, what was the reaction over at Fenway to this toxic idea?
Statistically speaking, there is zero debate as to whether Roger Clemens is worthy of induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Josh Beckett is adamantly defending himself and his teammates, saying the team remains together despite a .500 record through the first 66 games of the season.
Felger and Massarotti were joined by Jermaine Wiggins to discuss the not guilty verdict in the Roger Clemens perjury case and how steroid use will effect Hall of Fame voting.
The Red Sox are due to get a steady stream of healthy players back into the lineup over the next month or so, and that process will begin on Monday night.
When you're on a team that's prepared to trade just about everybody on the roster, but you're stuck on the disabled list, sometimes the best solution is to try to find a little bit of humor.
On the first day back to school since the weekend storm, several school buses became stuck in the snow in Worcester.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 21 points, Jalen Johnson had 19 points and 14 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Boston Celtics 117-106.
Rose Byrne was named as the 2026 Woman of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals on Wednesday.
For people on foot in Boston, the struggle is real after the major snowstorm earlier this week.
The Patriots did not practice Wednesday, but if they had, Drake Maye would have been limited with a shoulder injury.
At this point, there are still several possible tracks and scenarios for a weekend nor'easter in Massachusetts.
The Patriots are heading to the Super Bowl, and they're asking for their fans to join them this weekend to celebrate as they head to Santa Clara.
There was widespread outrage in the football world and beyond when it was reported that Bill Belichick will not make the Hall of Fame this year during his first time on the ballot.
The Patriots did not practice Wednesday, but if they had, Drake Maye would have been limited with a shoulder injury.
On the first day back to school since the weekend storm, several school buses became stuck in the snow in Worcester.
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."
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.
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.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 21 points, Jalen Johnson had 19 points and 14 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Boston Celtics 117-106.
The Patriots did not practice Wednesday, but if they had, Drake Maye would have been limited with a shoulder injury.
The Patriots are heading to the Super Bowl, and they're asking for their fans to join them this weekend to celebrate as they head to Santa Clara.
Robert Kraft and Tom Brady came to the defense of Bill Belichick on Wednesday after the legendary coach was snubbed by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.
Bill Belichick, who led the New England Patriots to six Super Bowls titles, did not receive enough votes in his first year as a candidate for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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.