Willie Mays, one of baseball's all-time greats, dies at age 93
Mays was a 24-time All-Star and his iconic over-the-shoulder catch is still considered one of the greatest in the history of the game.
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Mays was a 24-time All-Star and his iconic over-the-shoulder catch is still considered one of the greatest in the history of the game.
Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts broke his left hand when he was hit by a pitch during the seventh inning of Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals.
Red Sox reliever Chris Martin was placed on the injured list Wednesday due to anxiety, and Boston manager Alex Cora applauded the right-hander for being open about his struggles with mental health. Cora also opened up about his own mental health struggles during his playing days.
The immediate impact will see Josh Gibson, one of the baseball's greatest players, take multiple records from the likes of Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth.
Ángel Hernández unsuccessfully sued Major League Baseball for racial discrimination.
The Red Sox are a game below .500 as they head into a series with the Tampa Bay Rays, which is where many expected the team to be throughout the season. Dan Roche and Joe Weil discuss the team "finding its level" after a strong start, plus the torrid stretch that Rafael Devers is on at the plate right now.
Nolan Gorman homered early and added an RBI single during a five-run eighth inning that propelled the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-2 victory against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night.
The Red Sox ran into a hot Twins team over the weekend, but took the series finale on Sunday thanks to another unsung arm in the rotation: Cooper Criswell. Dan Roche and Joe Weil discuss the righty's emergence in the rotation, Boston's power returning on Sunday, and look ahead to this week's visit to Atlanta where they'll square off against the Braves and old friend Chris Sale.
Pablo López struck out eight in six strong innings, Max Kepler homered and the Minnesota Twins extended their winning streak to 12 games with a 3-1 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
Dan Roche says the Red Sox need to give Alex Cora a contract extension that pays him well and keeps him in Boston for the long-term.
The Red Sox are a surprising 16-13 one month into the season despite a slew of injuries up and down the roster. How did they get here? Dan Roche and Joe Weil discuss the team's surprising start, and Rochie makes a case for the team to extend Alex Cora.
Tyler O'Neill hit a game-ending bloop single to give the Boston Red Sox a 5-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday night.
While the Red Sox can't seem to win at Fenway Park this season, they can't be beat on the road! Dan Roche and Joe Weil discuss the team's success on the road to start the season and how Alex Cora is keeping the team together despite a rash of injuries. They also discuss the continued success of the starting rotation, and give their take on a few funny stories from around Major League Baseball.
Kutter Crawford allowed one run in six strong innings and the Boston Red Sox defeated the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Saturday.
The Red Sox defense has gone from bad to horrific since Trevor Story's injury. Is there any hope for improvement on the diamond? And should they just play all their games on the road after an embarrassing 3-7 homestand? Dan Roche and Joe Weil break down the issues -- and a few bright spots -- with the 2024 Boston Red Sox.
Thinking about bringing a bag to Fenway Park for a Red Sox game? Here's what you need to know.
After a 7-3 start on the road, the Red Sox will open the home portion of their schedule Tuesday at Fenway Park. Dan Roche and Joe Weil break down the team's impressive road trip, which included some strong pitching and timely swings, and look ahead to Tuesday's festivities to honor the 2004 World Series championship team.
Manny Ramirez is ready to do some Manny Ramirez things Tuesday at Fenway Park as the 2004 Red Sox World Series team will be honored. WBZ TV's Dan Roche caught up with him.
Worcester Red Sox manager Rich Gedman talks to WBZ-TV's Dan Roche about the legacy of Larry Lucchino, the longtime Boston Red Sox and WooSox president who died Tuesday at the age of 78.
The Red Sox got excellent outings from all five starting pitchers the first time through the rotation, a sign that Andrew Bailey's system and approach are working. Dan Roche and Joe Weil discuss Boston's starting pitching and the team's surprising bullpen, and break down what we need to see from the offense going forward.
From the Seoul Series to MLB Breakout Games, find out how to watch the excitement of 2024 MLB Spring Training.
Joe Castiglione will be honored at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown this July after receiving the Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broadcasting. The longtime radio voice of the Red Sox talks about the honor that goes with the award, and recalls his first season on the job.
The Red Sox are turning to former reliever and two-time World Series champ Craig Breslow to head their baseball ops. department.
Ryan Mountcastle hit a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning and scored on an infield hit to lead the AL East champion Baltimore Orioles over the last-place Boston Red Sox 5-2 on Saturday night for their 101st win.
Nick Pivetta allowed two hits in seven impressive innings and Trevor Story hit a two-run homer in the fifth to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 3-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night.
The Purple Heart awarded to Sgt. Thomas Lynch for his service in World War I was returned to his grandson during a ceremony at the State House.
A man was shot outside a home on Willow Street Tuesday morning.
Massachusetts residents are being asked to use less water as drought conditions get worse in much of the state.
Boston police issued a warning that people are being targeted by suspects who are stealing cellphones as people leave nightclubs and bars.
Veteran safety Jabrill Peppers has found a new home after he was released by the New England Patriots in a surprising move leading up to the team's season.
The National Weather Service now says there were 5 tornadoes in central Massachusetts during Saturday's storm.
The World Cup is coming to Gillette Stadium in 2026. On Wednesday, the first opportunity to secure tickets for the matches in Foxboro, Massachusetts gets underway.
Boston is holding its preliminary municipal election Tuesday, as voters decide which candidates for mayor and city council will make the November ballot.
Fourteen Massachusetts colleges earned an "F" when it comes to campus free speech, according to a new ranking.
A Fall River firefighter is sounding the alarm about the conditions in firehouses across the state.
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.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School in Boston say that, based on a study in mice, lithium could someday help treat Alzheimer's disease.
E-cigarettes have been drawing in young people for years and new research finds teenagers who vape have higher rates of depression and anxiety.
The Eastern equine encephalitis virus, or EEE, has been identified in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time in 2025.
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.
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."
As states like Texas and California work to redraw congressional maps in favor of one political party or another, some politicians say Massachusetts is an example of partisan redistricting
The Massachusetts Secretary of Education is pushing back on federal cuts to education funding, saying higher education needs to be more accessible nationwide, just like it is in the Bay State.
Some schools take student phones away during the day but there is pushback, saying cellphones can have benefits with education.
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.
Home decor and furniture retailer At Home has filed for bankruptcy and announced it will close 26 stores across the country, including Massachusetts's Dedham and Shrewsbury stores.
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.
Veteran safety Jabrill Peppers has found a new home after he was released by the New England Patriots in a surprising move leading up to the team's season.
The World Cup is coming to Gillette Stadium in 2026. On Wednesday, the first opportunity to secure tickets for the matches in Foxboro, Massachusetts gets underway.
Garrett Crochet struck out 10 in seven innings, Trevor Story and Carlos Narváez homered and the Boston Red Sox defeated the Athletics 7-0 on Monday night.
After holding up well in the first half of his NFL debut, Will Campbell struggled in the second half for the Patriots.
The Patriots were supposed to have a strong run game this season, but New England's backs never got going on the ground in Week 1.
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.
A Worcester woman thought she had scratched a $10,000 winning lottery ticket, but it turns out that she won a whole lot more.
A Massachusetts man won $2 million playing the Powerball thanks to a very lucky mistake.
A tourist was posing for a photo in front of Sullivan's Castle Island in Boston, when a seagull swooped in and swiped her hot dog.