Jon Lester Notches 200th Career Victory: 'He's Like John Wayne, Just Got That True Grit'
Veteran left-hander Jon Lester reached a major milestone on Monday, recording the 200th victory of his career.
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Veteran left-hander Jon Lester reached a major milestone on Monday, recording the 200th victory of his career.
A three-run, seventh-inning rally carried the Red Sox to an 8-6 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
Xander Bogaerts homered and drove in four runs, carrying the AL wild card-leading Boston Red Sox past the Baltimore Orioles 9-3 Saturday for their fourth straight win.
Chris Sale returned from COVID-19 to pitch five innings of two-hit ball, and Bobby Dalbec homered to help the Boston Red Sox beat Baltimore 7-1 on Friday night and send the Orioles to their 100th loss of the season.
The Red Sox will have their ace back on the hill as the team starts its final homestand of the season. Chris Sale will toe the rubber against the Orioles on Friday night.
Designated runner Jack Lopez scored on Tom Murphy's passed ball to start the scoring in the six-run 10th to break open a 3-3 game.
Bobby Dalbec was in a rough spot this summer. Since then, he's been immense.
The victory kept the Red Sox in a virtual tie with the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays for the AL's two wild-card spots.
In addition to being the best starter on the Red Sox this season, Nathan Eovaldi has also been a pillar in the community. The righty will be honored for his off-field work later this week.
Buckle up for what should be a dramatic final few weeks of the regular season for the Boston Red Sox.
The opener of a critical three-game series between the AL wild-card contenders went to Seattle, thanks, in part, to four unearned runs allowed by the Red Sox.
Leury Garcia hit a game-ending home run with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Chicago White Sox over the Boston Red Sox 2-1 Sunday.
Boston starter Connor Seabold went three innings in his major league debut, allowing two runs and three hits.
Boston lost for the fourth time in five games, but it maintained its one-game lead for the top AL wild card because of the New York Yankees' 10-3 loss to the Mets.
Chris Sale is the latest member of the Red Sox to test positive for COVID-19.
The Red Sox sent more than 10 players to the COVID IL in recent weeks, creating quite an issue for the team. The problem was so bad that, according to outfielder Hunter Renfroe, Major League Baseball advised the Red Sox to simply stop testing.
Hunter Renfroe hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and threw out Joey Wendle for the final out as the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 Wednesday night.
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 12-7 Tuesday night.
Two Red Sox fans left Fenway Park Friday with a new friendship and a bump in their bank accounts.
Austin Meadows hit a tying, inside-the-park homer in the ninth inning, Nelson Cruz had a go-ahead single in the 10th and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied from a six-run deficit to beat the Boston Red Sox 11-10 on Monday.
The Rays had a four-run pop up against the Red Sox when Alex Verdugo lost a ball a ball in the sun on Monday afternoon.
Ahead of Monday's series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park, Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that there were a lot of moving parts with the team's roster. Shortstop Jose Iglesias is one of those moving parts.
Pitcher Nick Pivetta and Danny Santana were out along with nine of their teammates.
The Indians salvaged the finale of the series with an 11-5 victory over the COVID-impacted Boston Red Sox on Sunday.
The Boston Red Sox scratched Nick Pivetta on Sunday and placed the right-hander on the COVID-19 injured list.
Quincy Mayor Tom Koch has faced widespread criticism over his comments on the Catholic Church's clergy sex abuse scandal.
Charges have been dropped against a Falmouth teenager who had been accused of threatening to shoot up a school on Cape Cod, the District Attorney confirmed.
Bill Chisholm formally introduced himself as the new principal owner of the Boston Celtics on Thursday. He doesn't want to change much about the NBA's most successful franchise.
Former captain and Stanley Cup champion Zdeno Chara has a new role with the Boston Bruins.
The suspect in a Saugus, Massachusetts road rage incident was "cooling off" at the ice cream shop before the alleged shooting, according to his attorney.
Charges have been dropped against a Falmouth teenager who had been accused of threatening to shoot up a school on Cape Cod, the District Attorney confirmed.
Robert Kraft is reportedly selling off a piece of the New England Patriots.
Quincy Mayor Tom Koch has faced widespread criticism over his comments on the Catholic Church's clergy sex abuse scandal.
The lawsuits were filed against top election officials in California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.
The suspect in a Saugus, Massachusetts road rage incident was "cooling off" at the ice cream shop before the alleged shooting, according to his attorney.
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."
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.
Hawaiian Airlines is ending its direct flights from Boston to Honolulu this fall.
Tax free weekend is coming up in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the 2025 sales tax holiday.
Hannaford is closing one of its stores in Marlboro, Massachusetts, and another chain will be taking its place.
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.
Bill Chisholm formally introduced himself as the new principal owner of the Boston Celtics on Thursday. He doesn't want to change much about the NBA's most successful franchise.
Former captain and Stanley Cup champion Zdeno Chara has a new role with the Boston Bruins.
Robert Kraft is reportedly selling off a piece of the New England Patriots.
Garrett Crochet wrapped up his first regular season with the Boston Red Sox with another gem on the mound. The lefty ace has his eyes on much bigger things next week.
The Red Sox could be heading to the playoffs as soon as Thursday, and they could even be celebrating before they take the field.
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.