14 Years Ago Today, Varitek Punched A-Rod In One Of Most Important Moments In Red Sox History
A lot has happened for the Boston Red Sox since July 24, 2004, but it's a day that will forever live in the team's history.
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A lot has happened for the Boston Red Sox since July 24, 2004, but it's a day that will forever live in the team's history.
Do you roll the dice and trade away one of your top young prospects under team control for the next seven-eight years just for a few months of Manny Machado, in hopes he will help bring you a World Series title come November?
The way the format is currently constituted, the best team in the American League stands to get punished, while the worst qualified playoff team and the third-best team in the AL both get a massive gift. This is a bad system.
The Yankees and Red Sox seemed destined for another epic, late-season clash, as the race for the 2018 AL East crown is shaping up to be yet another amazing chapter in baseball's greatest rivalry.
A cut water pipe led to flooding of two floors of the Buck O'Neil Research and Education Center, delaying the $4 million renovation project.
David Price's dreadful history vs. the Yankees is now compounded by the fact that even his good pitches were sent screaming out of Yankee Stadium on Sunday Night Baseball.
The Yankees pummeled David Price again, connecting five times in the first four innings on the way to an 11-1 rout of the Red Sox.
The Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees during an 11-0 rout Saturday night.
It did not take long for newcomer Steve Pearce to find his way into the Red Sox lineup.
The Red Sox and Yankees are two of the best teams in all of MLB. One of them is guaranteed to get a raw deal with MLB's postseason structure.
For whatever reason, against the inferior AL Central, the Red Sox have been ... bad.
Despite the Bronx duo of Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge receiving all of the attention throughout the offseason, it's been the Boston pair of J.D. Martinez and Mookie Betts that are well on their way to having one of the greatest teammate-seasons of all time.
Winners of 19 of their last 22, the Bombers have been dominating. While the season is still young, this 2018 Yankees squad has the potential and talent to be playing deep into October.
The Red Sox should be able to gain some ground over the Yankees before June rolls around.
After the Red Sox let a 4-0 lead over the Yankees slip away in the seventh inning on Thursday night, Hanley Ramirez urged J.D. Martinez to quickly break the tie.
Craig Kimbrel is going to have to start being comfortable in uncomfortable situations if the Red Sox are going to make anything out of the 2018 season.
After David Price underwent testing, the Red Sox seem to feel a bit more optimistic.
Joe Kelly knew the boos were coming on Tuesday night.
The Red Sox will have their best hitter in the lineup when they start their battle for first place in the Bronx.
The Red Sox and Yankees will bring their historic rivalry across the pond in 2019, MLB officially announced on Tuesday.
Baseball's most bitter rivals, ready to tangle once again.
The Red Sox and Yankees will play two games in London during the 2019 season.
The Red Sox will be without one of their hottest relievers for the next six games.
They may be bitter sports rivals to New Englanders, but the New York Yankees have made a kind gesture to a police department and family going through tragedy.
Many of the men involved in the fight are currently at the peak of their physical prowess. And then there was Phil Nevin.
As the price of groceries continue to rise, the Hebron Food Pantry in Attleboro, Massachusetts is making changes in hopes of serving more families.
A year ago, the city of Boston met with other rat plagued cities to try to learn from each other on how best to tackle the problem.
A teacher from a Dudley school was in court Friday on charges he allegedly met up with a 14-year-old girl in Taunton for sex.
The woman who was seen on camera shoving a 63-year-old off an MBTA bus in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood last month has agreed to a plea deal.
Fans camped out at Massachusetts Targets for hours Thursday night for the release of Taylor Swift's newest album, "The Life of a Showgirl.
A teacher from a Dudley school was in court Friday on charges he allegedly met up with a 14-year-old girl in Taunton for sex.
The woman who was seen on camera shoving a 63-year-old off an MBTA bus in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood last month has agreed to a plea deal.
Extreme drought conditions across central and northern New England are compressing the season.
A former federal grand juror who pleaded guilty to leaking information about the Karen Read case has been sentenced to two months home detention.
The Red Sox season ended with a dud in the playoffs after a solid regular season. Craig Breslow needs to be aggressive in the offseason to truly open Boston's championship window.
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.
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.
The Red Sox season ended with a dud in the playoffs after a solid regular season. Craig Breslow needs to be aggressive in the offseason to truly open Boston's championship window.
Thursday Night Football featured big performances from a pair of former New England Patriots.
The Red Sox lost to the New York Yankees in the Wild Card round thanks to a lifeless offense and a defense that couldn't make plays in the field.
Cam Schlittler grew up a Red Sox fan, but the Walpole native ended Boston's season Thursday night with a dominant playoff debut for the New York Yankees.
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.