Red Sox' Magic Number Down To One After Blue Jays Lose
Just one more win and the Red Sox will clinch their first division title since 2013.
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Just one more win and the Red Sox will clinch their first division title since 2013.
Even Tony Massarotti has to give the Red Sox, and manager John Farrell, credit for their incredible run down the stretch.
The Boston Red Sox have forgotten how to lose baseball games. As a result, they're in position to win a rather rare division crown.
"Wild" doesn't really begin to describe the craziness that went down at home plate between Pedroia and Rays catcher Luke Maile.
The AL East-leading Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 on Sunday for their 11th consecutive win.
A pre-game ceremony recognizing retiring Red Sox slugger David Ortiz has been cancelled--per Ortiz's wishes--after the death of Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez.
The Boston Red Sox clinched a playoff berth by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 Saturday night for their 10th consecutive win.
The Boston Red Sox won their ninth straight game on Friday night, getting a first-inning home run from David Ortiz and letting it stand in a 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.
Boston's magic number to clinch the AL East is now down to five after their eighth straight victory.
David Ortiz has received some extremely unique gifts from opposing teams as he makes his way through his final season in baseball, but the Baltimore Orioles topped them all.
Andrew Benintendi hit a three-run homer after Boston scored two runs on a throwing error during a five-run sixth inning as the Red Sox defeated the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 on Wednesday night.
After hitting his 26th home run, the Red Sox center fielder took a shot at those who had written him off as a "defensive specialist."
Eduardo Rodriguez was strong on the mound and David Ortiz continued slugging his way toward retirement as the Red Sox extended their American League East advantage with a 5-2 win.
The curtain has been peeled back a bit regarding how Epstein got the prized free agent to join the Cubs.
Machado nearly lost it over Porcello plunking him, even though it was obviously unintentional.
Rick Porcello pitched a complete game, and Mookie Betts and David Ortiz hit two-run homers as the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 Monday.
Hanley Ramirez had a monster week at the plate, earning the Red Sox' slugger Co-American League Player of the Week honors.
The Red Sox had a four-game sweep of the Yankees for the first time since 1990, thanks to the powerful bat of Hanley Ramirez.
Hanley Ramirez couldn't hold back a smile when asked if he's hot yet.
With the Red Sox playing a night game on Sunday, it provided the New England Patriots with the perfect opportunity to honor retiring Boston slugger David Ortiz.
Xander Bogaerts hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs, Mookie Betts had the tying single as the Red Sox beat the Yankees Saturday for their third straight win.
The Boston Red Sox bailed David Price out of a shaky start and pulled out a 6-5 victory over the New York Yankees on Saturday.
Former Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein took in most of his current team's matinee victory from the bleachers while wearing a fake mustache Friday.
Hanley Ramirez and Jackie Bradley Jr. homered, Clay Buchholz tossed six innings of two-run ball and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 7-4 Friday night at Fenway Park.
Thursday's Red Sox-Yankees game was delayed briefly when the center field gate at Fenway Park got stuck. This really angered Suzyn Waldman, so Adam Jones and Rich Keefe had to recreate the magical moment.
A young New Hampshire man who was 16 when he killed his sister-in-law and two young nephews was sentenced Friday to 60 years to life in prison for crimes his lawyer said he doesn't remember committing.
It has been a rough start for former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick at his new home in North Carolina.
A Boston Police Department cruiser was destroyed by fireworks and other items during what police described as a "large-scale vehicle takeover" early Sunday morning.
The New England Patriots will be back in prime time Sunday night when they pay a visit to Highmark Stadium for an AFC East showdown with the Buffalo Bills.
A senior at a Massachusetts high school has turned her Girl Scout project into a potentially life-saving effort for young athletes in her community.
A Boston Police Department cruiser was destroyed by fireworks and other items during what police described as a "large-scale vehicle takeover" early Sunday morning.
The New England Patriots will be back in prime time Sunday night when they pay a visit to Highmark Stadium for an AFC East showdown with the Buffalo Bills.
The New England Patriots return to prime time in Week 5, when they pay a visit to the 4-0 Buffalo Bills for a Sunday Night Football showdown.
Salem is preparing for more than a million visitors this month for their annual Haunted Happenings, even as the federal government shutdown creates some unexpected obstacles.
A senior at a Massachusetts high school has turned her Girl Scout project into a potentially life-saving effort for young athletes in her community.
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.
The Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees are facing off again, but which city has the edge?
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?
An expert points to three main factors and explains why the Black women unemployment rate is a warning sign.
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.
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.
It has been a rough start for former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick at his new home in North Carolina.
The New England Patriots will be back in prime time Sunday night when they pay a visit to Highmark Stadium for an AFC East showdown with the Buffalo Bills.
Surprise starter Mason Heintschel threw for four touchdowns and led Pittsburgh to five first-half scores during a 48-7 win against Boston College on Saturday.
At 13, Shrewsbury's Bentley Pond is training for the 2034 Olympics.
The New England Patriots return to prime time in Week 5, when they pay a visit to the 4-0 Buffalo Bills for a Sunday Night Football showdown.
A special type of camera captured clear video of a great white shark looking for food off the coast of New England.
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.