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The AL East race may be over. It would of course be premature to make any grand statements about such matters, particularly with 52 games remaining on the schedule and especially with three more head-to-head matchups with the Yankees coming in the next three days. But consider this.
Boston fans grew used to hearing "Pierce for three!" over the years, but Thursday night was a little different.
He can say or think whatever he wants. But David Price has a lot riding on Sunday night's performance against the Yankees.
The Red Sox' record may appear to be concerning, it's worth examining two things. First, how have the other playoff teams fared against the playoff field? Second, how have recent World Series winners performed during the regular season against playoff teams?
The Yankees will be without one of their key bats when they come to Fenway Park next week.
The Yankees have acquired left-hander Zach Britton from the rebuilding Baltimore Orioles for three prospects, a trade that will bolster New York's bullpen for the stretch run.
A lot has happened for the Boston Red Sox since July 24, 2004, but it's a day that will forever live in the team's history.
Do you roll the dice and trade away one of your top young prospects under team control for the next seven-eight years just for a few months of Manny Machado, in hopes he will help bring you a World Series title come November?
The way the format is currently constituted, the best team in the American League stands to get punished, while the worst qualified playoff team and the third-best team in the AL both get a massive gift. This is a bad system.
The Yankees and Red Sox seemed destined for another epic, late-season clash, as the race for the 2018 AL East crown is shaping up to be yet another amazing chapter in baseball's greatest rivalry.
A cut water pipe led to flooding of two floors of the Buck O'Neil Research and Education Center, delaying the $4 million renovation project.
David Price's dreadful history vs. the Yankees is now compounded by the fact that even his good pitches were sent screaming out of Yankee Stadium on Sunday Night Baseball.
The Yankees pummeled David Price again, connecting five times in the first four innings on the way to an 11-1 rout of the Red Sox.
The Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees during an 11-0 rout Saturday night.
It did not take long for newcomer Steve Pearce to find his way into the Red Sox lineup.
The Red Sox and Yankees are two of the best teams in all of MLB. One of them is guaranteed to get a raw deal with MLB's postseason structure.
For whatever reason, against the inferior AL Central, the Red Sox have been ... bad.
Despite the Bronx duo of Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge receiving all of the attention throughout the offseason, it's been the Boston pair of J.D. Martinez and Mookie Betts that are well on their way to having one of the greatest teammate-seasons of all time.
Winners of 19 of their last 22, the Bombers have been dominating. While the season is still young, this 2018 Yankees squad has the potential and talent to be playing deep into October.
The Red Sox should be able to gain some ground over the Yankees before June rolls around.
After the Red Sox let a 4-0 lead over the Yankees slip away in the seventh inning on Thursday night, Hanley Ramirez urged J.D. Martinez to quickly break the tie.
Craig Kimbrel is going to have to start being comfortable in uncomfortable situations if the Red Sox are going to make anything out of the 2018 season.
After David Price underwent testing, the Red Sox seem to feel a bit more optimistic.
Joe Kelly knew the boos were coming on Tuesday night.
The Red Sox will have their best hitter in the lineup when they start their battle for first place in the Bronx.
Massachusetts is working on a "massive expansion" of its wrong-way driving prevention system in the wake of a State Police trooper's death.
Homeowners near Gillette Stadium in Foxboro are cashing in on the World Cup by turning their lawns into prime parking spots.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1 at Fenway Park on Tuesday night.
Democrat Seth Moulton and Republican John Deaton, who both want to replace Sen. Ed Markey, clashed during a WBZ pre-primary debate.
Erling Haaland scored his first two World Cup goals and added an assist in his tournament debut to propel Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I.
Massachusetts is working on a "massive expansion" of its wrong-way driving prevention system in the wake of a trooper's death.
Homeowners near the stadium in Foxboro are cashing in on the World Cup by turning their lawns into prime parking spots.
For the first time, the World Cup rush to Foxboro collided head on with commuter traffic as Norway and Iraq faced off at 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
Businesses in Boston say they are thrilled with the increased foot traffic that has come with the World Cup.
The Kraft Group is accusing Foxboro officials of abusing the entertainment license process and charging $900,000 instead of $100 for Gillette Stadium events.
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 Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
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.
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."
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
We now know when the sales tax holiday is coming to Massachusetts in August.
Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday that she personally supports bringing back happy hour in Massachusetts.
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
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.
With a focus on precision craftsmanship and world-class brass instruments, S.E. Shires has become a benchmark for professional musicians seeking exceptional sound and performance.
Complete with vineyard views and seasonally inspired dining, the award-winning LaBelle Winery offers one of New England's most distinctive winery experiences.
With a carefully curated collection of artisan cheeses and specialty foods sourced from around the world, Formaggio Kitchen has been a beloved destination for food lovers for over four decades.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1 at Fenway Park on Tuesday night.
Erling Haaland scored his first two World Cup goals and added an assist in his tournament debut to propel Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I.
John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute, and Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 at Boston Stadium.
The 2026 World Cup has started and Boston is one of 11 cities in the U.S. hosting matches. Here's the schedule.
Ceddanne Rafaela homered and had three RBIs, Sonny Gray allowed one run in six innings and the Boston Red Sox rolled to a 10-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.