Jake Diekman Gives Incredible Answer When Asked About Red Sox Closer Job
Who is the closer of the Boston Red Sox? It's a question without an answer right now. But it's a mystery that doesn't exactly have members of the bullpen losing any sleep.
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Who is the closer of the Boston Red Sox? It's a question without an answer right now. But it's a mystery that doesn't exactly have members of the bullpen losing any sleep.
The Boston Red Sox avoided a season-opening sweep against their longtime rival.
The New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Saturday.
The Red Sox and Yankees needed extra innings to determine a winner on Opening Day, with the home team ultimately prevailing 6-5 in 11 innings.
After a long offseason for both teams, it was quite the fireworks show for the historic rivals in the first inning of the 2022 season.
Red Sox fans can feast their eyes on a pretty sweet set of kicks on the starting shortstop's lower body when the Red Sox kick off their season at Yankee Stadium.
The two rivals are scheduled to begin their season at 1:05 p.m. on Thursday in the Bronx. The current forecast, however, calls for a whole lot of rain this week, thus putting that game in peril.
Forbes released its list of MLB's most valuable franchises ahead of the 2022 season, with the Boston Red Sox coming in at No. 3 with a $3.9 billion valuation.
Red Sox fans will be seeing a lot of Will Middlebrooks in the upcoming season, as the former Boston third baseman will be a part of NESN's coverage of the team. They also may want to give him a little thanks for helping the team land Trevor Story.
A federal appeals panel has affirmed a lower court's decision to unseal a letter from baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred to Yankees general manager Brian Cashman detailing an investigation into sign stealing.
David Ortiz was asked what his favorite ballpark to visit as a player was during his career. Ortiz didn't hesitate.
A thank you card and even a nice box of chocolates may be on its way to the Bronx.
Beating the Yankees in the Wild Card playoff game was the icing on top of a shockingly successful season.
Jerry Remy threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Red Sox playoff game Tuesday night.
The Boston Red Sox are moving on. And the New York Yankees are going home.
Nathan Eovaldi was dominating. Then he made one mistake, and then he was gone.
A one-game playoff situation creates a certain level of intensity -- for the players and for the broadcasters. Sometimes that intensity can lead to some mistakes.
Tuesday night was an almost unfathomably bad night for the Red Sox. Wednesday was a lot better.
Boston remains in playoff position, one game ahead of Toronto for the second wild-card spot.
Giancarlo Stanton hit a go-ahead grand slam over the Green Monster in the eighth inning and the New York Yankees beat Boston 5-3 on Saturday to tie the Red Sox for the top spot in the AL wild-card race.
The Yankees beat the Red Sox 8-3 victory Friday night, snapping Boston's seven-game winning streak.
Less than a week remains in Major League Baseball's regular season. A lot still needs to get sorted out in the AL Wild Card race.
The New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 5-2 on Wednesday night to match a season best with their sixth straight victory.
The New York Yankees beat Boston 2-0 Tuesday night to sweep a doubleheader and move ahead of the Red Sox for an AL wild-card spot.
The Red Sox bullpen imploded and a comeback bid fell short in Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader in New York, allowing the Yankees to walk their way to a 5-3 win.
The Archdiocese of Boston is clashing with a church in Dedham, Massachusetts over a nativity scene with an anti-ICE message.
The Boston Celtics cruised past Los Angeles 126-105 on Friday night, with the Lakers playing without LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A 67-year-old man has been seriously injured after strong winds caused a tree to fall onto his car in Framingham.
The Watertown Boys & Girls Club is feeling the frustration after months of illegal dumping in their parking lot, a problem staff says is unnecessarily wasting money.
The Brian Walshe murder trial continued with a focus on his iPhone and text messages about his dead wife Ana.
The 2026 Men's World Cup draw is being revealed in Washington, D.C.
The Watertown Boys & Girls Club is feeling the frustration after months of illegal dumping in their parking lot, a problem staff says is unnecessarily wasting money.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A 67-year-old man has been seriously injured after strong winds caused a tree to fall onto his car in Framingham.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
A new study finds that simply having a HEPA air purifier in the classroom may not be enough to keep students safe from respiratory illnesses.
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.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
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.
Ocean Spray is looking into videos that claim to show its cranberry sauce cans full of water instead of jelly.
"Blue laws" in Massachusetts prevent most retailers, including grocery stores, from opening on Thanksgiving.
Two shuttered retailers are set to become supermarkets in southeastern Massachusetts.
The Michelin Guide revealed its 2025 "Northeast Cities" edition Tuesday night, and for the first time ever it spotlighted restaurants in the Boston area.
A new report from a nonprofit consumer organization highlights two grocery store chains in Massachusetts for their quality and price.
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.
The Boston Celtics cruised past Los Angeles 126-105 on Friday night, with the Lakers playing without LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Derrick White scored a season-high 30 points and the Boston Celtics routed the Washington Wizards 146-101 on Thursday night.
Paval Zacha scored twice, Joonas Korpisalo made 37 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Thursday night.
The Pirates have traded pitcher Johan Oviedo to the Red Sox for outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia as part of a five-player deal.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.
A North Atlantic right whale spotted off Ireland last year has made an "extraordinary" 3,000-mile journey to Boston, scientists say.
A bald eagle found bloodied in Fitchburg, Massachusetts was likely hurt in a bird fight and not shot as first suspected.
A little owl somehow ended up in the bathroom of someone's home in Barnstable, Massachusetts.