Chris Sale Tests Positive For COVID-19, Will Not Make Start On Sunday
Chris Sale is the latest member of the Red Sox to test positive for COVID-19.
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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.
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.
The Boston Red Sox scratched Nick Pivetta on Sunday and placed the right-hander on the COVID-19 injured list.
Alex Verdugo hit a walk-off single with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning.
The Red Sox have added some pitching depth for the stretch run.
Kyle Schwarber hit a leadoff homer in the first inning, then delivered a tie-breaking, two-run double in the seventh.
The Red Sox COVID-related issues continue to grow.
"I was just thinking about the team the whole at-bat," Duran said after Adam Ottavino closed out the 3-2 victory. "You know, like, 'This one's for the team. I gotta do something for the boys.' I just haven't been doing much for the team, so I was just trying to step up in a big moment for them."
Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom has had several sleepless nights this week, as a COVID outbreak has ravaged his big league roster.
The COVID situation is getting so bad with the Red Sox that even one of the team's COVID callups now has COVID.
No team is happier to see the calendar flip from August to September than the Boston Red Sox. Unfortunately, there's no guarantee that the team's fortunes will flip heading into the stretch run of the season.
The Red Sox' COVID situation went from very bad to much worse on Tuesday night in Tampa.
The COVID situation ripping through the Red Sox has left the team's bullpen completely decimated.
The Red Sox have a significant COVID problem at the moment.
The Red Sox' COVID problems have worsened.
The Cleveland Indians rallied past the Boston Red Sox 7-5 Sunday.
J.D. Martinez hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning off Nick Wittgren and the Red Sox beat the Cleveland Indians 5-3 on Saturday night.
The Red Sox will be without Kiké Hernandez and Christian Arroyo when they begin their three-game series in Cleveland on Friday night. The former has tested positive for COVID-19, while the latter has been deemed a close contact.
Chris Sale joined some exclusive company Thursday night, tossing another "immaculate inning" for the Red Sox.
Unfortunately for Alex Verdugo, his exact nightmare scenario played out on Wednesday evening at Fenway Park.
August has not been a very fun month for Red Sox closer Matt Barnes, which may force Alex Cora to give him a break from the ninth inning.
When Pokémon cards burst on the scene in the late 1990's, most players and collectors never expected that they could be worth thousands of dollars 25 years later.
Josh Kraft has suspended his candidacy for mayor of Boston, he announced Thursday evening.
A mission is underway to reunite a family of swans in Jamaica Plain after a cygnet was separated from its family.
For WBZ security analyst Ed Davis, the release of the photos brings up memories of the internal debate among law enforcement after the Boston Marathon bombings.
There was a large police presence at UMass Boston Thursday afternoon after an unconfirmed report of a shooting on campus.
Josh Kraft has suspended his candidacy for mayor of Boston, he announced Thursday evening.
There was a large police presence at UMass Boston Thursday afternoon after an unconfirmed report of a shooting on campus.
For WBZ security analyst Ed Davis, the release of the photos brings up memories of the internal debate among law enforcement after the Boston Marathon bombings.
Teachers at two Massachusetts schools have been placed on leave over posts they allegedly made on social media after prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday.
Two Department of Public Works employees who rushed into a burning house and helped save 14 people received the Sweeney Award for Civilian Bravery.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The New England Patriots are looking to get right in Week 2, and will have an opportunity to do so against the Dolphins in Miami.
Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has all the confidence in Drake Maye, but asked for some patience as the quarterback finds his footing in a new offensive system.
Left-hander Kyle Harrison made his long-awaited Red Sox debut Wednesday afternoon, and could become an important reliever for Boston down the stretch and into the playoffs.
The 49ers will reportedly be without quarterback Brock Purdy for the next few weeks, paving the way for former Patriots quarterback Mac Jones to start games for San Francisco.
Lawrence Butler hit a ninth-inning walk-off single in a 5-4 win Wednesday over the Boston Red Sox.
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.