Alex Cora Pulls Young Red Sox Fan From Stands, Makes Birthday Wish Come True
Alex Cora gave a young Red Sox fan in Kansas City a birthday they'll never forget.
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Alex Cora gave a young Red Sox fan in Kansas City a birthday they'll never forget.
Eduardo Núñez belted a pinch-hit, three-run homer to break open a close game in the eighth inning, and the Boston Red Sox went on to beat the Kansas City Royals 8-3 on Tuesday night.
The AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins are hitting the cover off the ball and getting enough strong pitching to hold off opponents.
The Red Sox didn't own a draft pick until the second round, at the 43rd overall spot on Monday night. When it was finally their turn, the team picked a shortstop out of the University of Arizona.
Boston stopped a four-game losing streak and improved to 1-4 against the Yankees this season.
Gary Sánchez hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the fifth inning and the New York Yankees bullpen held tight again to beat the Boston Red Sox 5-3 Saturday night.
DJ LeMahieu homered and hit an RBI double off the wall against Chris Sale, sending the surging New York Yankees to a 4-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.
In the midst of a stretch with 17 games in 17 days, the Boston Red Sox are getting a break.
The Red Sox shuffled their bullpen a bit ahead of an important four-game set with the Yankees in New York.
The Red Sox cannot afford to lose their four-game series in New York.
Carlos Santana homered and hit Cleveland's first triple of the season, Greg Allen added a pair of three-baggers and the Indians pounded out a season-high 18 hits in a 14-9 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night.
The Red Sox placed their home run leader on the Injured List on Wednesday.
Tuesday night was another failed outing for Boston's bullpen by committee, which blew a 5-2 lead in the ninth inning en route to a 7-5 loss to the Cleveland Indians
The Indians didn't score at all until the eighth inning and trailed 5-2 entering the ninth, when Boston's bullpen imploded.
Sandy León hit a three-run homer off Oliver Pérez after the Indians reliever caused an odd stoppage asking for new footwear, J.D. Martinez homered twice and the Boston Red Sox beat Cleveland 12-5 Monday.
He made an infamous error in the World Series but would later receive a warm reception at Fenway Park.
After landing on the 60-day injured list following his latest injury setback, Dustin Pedroia is stepping away from baseball.
Dustin Pedroia has suffered another setback in his quest to return from his lingering knee issues.
Rafael Devers homered off Justin Verlander, and the Boston Red Sox took advantage of two errors by the Houston Astros to avoid a series sweep.
Carlos Correa hit an RBI single in the ninth inning to give the Houston Astros a 4-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night.
The Houston Astros beat the mistake-prone Boston Red Sox 4-3 on Friday night.
The Boston Red Sox got to Houston later than expected for their weekend series with the Astros.
Ryan Weber pitched six innings to earn his first career win as a starter, Steve Pearce homered and had three RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-2 on Thursday.
Do the Red Sox really miss Craig Kimbrel? And if so, how badly? Let's take a closer look.
Third baseman Rafael Devers is destroying baseballs for Boston, blasting his third homer in as many games Wednesday night in Toronto.
A spa in Methuen has been shut down by police and the owner has been charged with trafficking two women to perform sex acts there, police say.
Get ready for another Red Sox-Yankees playoff series, as the two rivals will go to battle in the American League Wild Card round.
Masataka Yoshida and David Hamilton homered on Sunday to give the Boston Red Sox a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
The New England Patriots desperately needed a win on Sunday, and they responded by absolutely whooping the Carolina Panthers to the tune of 42-13.
Drake Maye tore apart his childhood team in the Patriots' Week 4 win over the Panthers, and paid tribute to Cam Newton in the process.
The Patriots got two big punt returns from Marcus Jones and some big plays out of Drake Maye's offense to lead New England to a 42-13 blowout victory over the Carolina Panthers in Week 4.
A spa in Methuen has been shut down by police and the owner has been charged with trafficking two women to perform sex acts there, police say.
Get ready for another Red Sox-Yankees playoff series, as the two rivals will go to battle in the American League Wild Card round.
Summer may be over, but great white sharks are still very prevalent in the waters around Massachusetts.
The Boston Celtics lost a key member of their team in free agency as Al Horford has signed with the Golden State Warriors.
Health officials in Massachusetts are recommending that all adults in the state receive the COVID vaccine.
A nonprofit in Cambridge is aiming to make insulin more accessible by selling vials of the drug at a fraction of the cost.
It's been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day - but when you eat it may be just as significant as what you eat.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced the state will be taking measures to ensure vaccines remain accessible to everyone.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
Massachusetts State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia died as a result of complications from blunt force injuries during a boxing exercise at the State Police Academy.
Insurance companies are using drones to inspect properties without alerting homeowners. In some cases, policies have been canceled.
A WBZ I-Team investigation revealed the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School leased weapon detection systems for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and found most of them are not being used very much.
Investigators are looking into a number of issues including the possibility that the fire was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked license, citing an I-Team investigation as evidence.
Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton is apparently considering running against Sen. Ed Markey but WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller said there's hurdles ahead.
Plans to change the state flag of Massachusetts are suddenly a topic in the governor's race.
Is there really anything politicians can do to cool off the blame game?
Rep. Jerry Nadler announced his retirement at age 78. So is it time for 79-year-old Senator Ed Markey to re-think his re-election plans in Massachusetts?
A former top public safety official for Massachusetts said his hometown of Concord has "an antisemitism problem."
National Coffee Day is Monday. Here's where to find free drinks and deals around Boston, Massachusetts.
The TJ Maxx location on Newbury Street in Boston is set to close in early 2026, a spokesperson for the company confirmed.
Multiple Starbucks locations in Massachusetts are set to close.
The drama between fired Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas and his family members has been going on for decades.
Stop & Shop says lower prices are coming to its 88 stores in eastern Massachusetts.
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.
Get ready for another Red Sox-Yankees playoff series, as the two rivals will go to battle in the American League Wild Card round.
Masataka Yoshida and David Hamilton homered on Sunday to give the Boston Red Sox a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
The New England Patriots desperately needed a win on Sunday, and they responded by absolutely whooping the Carolina Panthers to the tune of 42-13.
Drake Maye tore apart his childhood team in the Patriots' Week 4 win over the Panthers, and paid tribute to Cam Newton in the process.
The Patriots got two big punt returns from Marcus Jones and some big plays out of Drake Maye's offense to lead New England to a 42-13 blowout victory over the Carolina Panthers in Week 4.
A horse is recovering after a "challenging" rescue from an overturned trailer in Charlton.
A pair of humpback whales leaping out of the water gave two fishermen a scare off the coast of New Hampshire.
Cruiser the police dog enjoyed a Happy Meal reward after finding a missing dementia patient in Avon.
The Polaris Missile in Auburn's Goddard Park is headed to the EcoTarium in Worcester.
Old Thom the orca was spotted in a rare killer whale sighting off Massachusetts.