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The result on the scoreboard was exactly what the struggling Boston Red Sox needed to see as they opened the 101st season at Fenway Park.
Jacoby Ellsbury had to leave the Red Sox home opener on Friday after injuring his shoulder in the bottom of the fourth inning.
Tony Massarotti kicked off the Baseball Reporters discussing opening day at Fenway Park, the Sox 12-2 win over the Rays, and crowd reaction.
Josh Beckett allowed one run over eight innings, leading the Red Sox to a 12-2 win over the Rays.
The Boston Red Sox have their home opener Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays, and CBSBostonsports.com brings you all the updates from America's favorite ballpark!
Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Luke Scott really dislikes everything about the Boston Red Sox.
Josh Beckett is on the hill for the Boston Red Sox as they host division rival Tampa Bay in the Fenway Park Home Opener on Friday.
The Red Sox may be limping back to Boston at 1-5 for their home opener, but there is little doubt the team has one heck of a show planned for Friday.
With Opening Day upon us, SB Nation baseball editor Rob Neyer joined 98.5 The Sports Hub's The DA Show Wednesday night to talk about the Red Sox and the upcoming season.
Josh Beckett tossed five innings of one-hit ball and the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-0 on Tuesday.
When john Cena started getting spotted wearing Rays jerseys and going to games in Tampa, the tide in Boston turned.
The Boston Red Sox have their opening day starter.
Relying on his curveball and changeup, Clay Buchholz allowed one run and four hits in five innings as the Boston Red Sox won 8-4.
Daniel Bard gave up two hits, no walks and struck out two in three innings to pick up his first spring win as the Red Sox beat the Rays 5-0 Saturday night.
Rays manager Joe Maddon seemingly took a shot at the Red Sox this weekend when asked why he allows alcohol in the Tampa Bay clubhouse.
Joe Maddon insisted all along that he wasn't interested in managing any other team than Tampa Bay.
Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine wasted no time throwing some fuel on the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry on Wednesday.
Felger & Massarotti opened the day discussing the end of the Red Sox season. The Sox lost to the Orioles 4-3 and the Rays rallied to beat the Yankees 8-7. The Rays win and Sox loss gave Tampa the Wild Card. How should the Sox approach the offseason?
WBZ-TV's Dan Roche spoke with Toucher & Rich about the Sox missing the postseason, what's next for this franchise, what moves can they make and does Jonathan Papelbon return?
There will be no October baseball in Boston. The Red Sox completed the biggest September collapse in baseball history, and are now spectators the rest of the way.
The Boston Red Sox completed their September collapse in horrific and historic fashion, falling out of the playoff chase. The Rays clinched the AL Wild Card.
After being the hero of Tuesday night's 8-7 win in Baltimore, Red Sox rookie Ryan Lavarnway will get another crack at fame Wednesday night.
In a must win game, the Red Sox are turning to their ace.
Scotland soccer fans have taken over Boston, and members of the fan base known as the Tartan Army have brought one of their home country's unique traditions with them.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
A tornado watch is in effect for parts of western Massachusetts today, and severe storms could pop up on the Boston weather radar.
The judge in the wrongful death lawsuit against Karen Read urged attorneys to "stop pandering to social media."
The World Cup FIFA Fan Festival at Boston's City Hall Plaza will be closed Thursday due to the potential for stormy weather in the forecast.
A tornado watch is in effect for part of western Massachusetts today, and severe storms could pop up on the Boston weather radar.
The World Cup FIFA Fan Festival at Boston's City Hall Plaza will be closed Thursday due to the potential for stormy weather in the forecast.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
Scotland's soccer fans are rallying behind one of their own ahead of the team's World Cup match against Morocco at Boston Stadium.
Police are looking into what led to a wild car crash and shooting at the Sturbridge Plaza Hotel early Thursday morning.
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 Boston Bruins announced Thursday that they will hoist Patrice Bergeron's No. 37 to the rafters at TD Garden during a ceremony this season.
The Blue Jays beat the Red Sox 3-0 on Wednesday night after placing scheduled starter Max Scherzer on the injured list.
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.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
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.