Roche: Fenway Has To Be Friendly To Red Sox In ALDS
The Red Sox have lost in the ALDS in each of the last two seasons, but Dan Roche says there's one big difference this year: Boston starts the series at Fenway Park.
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The Red Sox have lost in the ALDS in each of the last two seasons, but Dan Roche says there's one big difference this year: Boston starts the series at Fenway Park.
The Red Sox-Yankees rivalry is back on. But is that a good thing for Boston?
Fans have been waiting for this - baseball's most-bitter rivals set to tangle again, this time as 100-win heavyweights in the playoffs.
The Red Sox finally know which team they'll be playing in the ALDS, after the New York Yankees defeated the Oakland Athletics in Wednesday night's AL Wild Card Game.
Next up for the AL East champions is the postseason, which begins for Boston on Friday night.
The Red Sox and Yankees played plenty of reserves on Saturday as neither team had anything to play for at Fenway Park.
The strongest arm on display at Fenway Park on Saturday may have been in the stands.
The Yankees cleared the Fenway fences four times on Friday night to tie the major league single-season home run record, clinching home-field advantage for the upcoming one-game playoff against Oakland with a 11-6 victory over the Boston Red Sox.
A Red Sox fan from New Hampshire died Wednesday when he was electrocuted as he apparently attempted to "train surf" while leaving Yankee Stadium.
Red Sox brass had a special lunch Wednesday in New York, one that likely won't sit well with people in the Bronx.
If you were worried about Mookie Betts, you can breathe a sigh of relief.
Aaron Judge returns to the New York lineup Tuesday night as the Yankees open up a three-game set with the Boston Red Sox.
The Red Sox will have to wait a little bit longer for their shot a third straight AL East crown.
With 17 games remaining, the Yankees are now just two games above the Athletics for home field advantage in the American League Wild Card Game, setting us up for a wild final few weeks of the season.
The Red Sox swept the Yankees to take control in the AL East, as other division races, particularly in the NL, stay competitive.
"They play till the end, they play the game the right way, and they don't quit. ... I always feel that we're one swing away from getting back into games. That was fun to watch."
The Red Sox now find themselves in firm control of the AL East with a 9 1/2-game lead.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Yankees with a 4-1 victory on Saturday.
Rick Porcello pitched a one-hitter in leading the Red Sox over the New York Yankees 4-1, Friday night.
The AL East race may be over. It would of course be premature to make any grand statements about such matters, particularly with 52 games remaining on the schedule and especially with three more head-to-head matchups with the Yankees coming in the next three days. But consider this.
Boston fans grew used to hearing "Pierce for three!" over the years, but Thursday night was a little different.
He can say or think whatever he wants. But David Price has a lot riding on Sunday night's performance against the Yankees.
The Red Sox' record may appear to be concerning, it's worth examining two things. First, how have the other playoff teams fared against the playoff field? Second, how have recent World Series winners performed during the regular season against playoff teams?
The Yankees will be without one of their key bats when they come to Fenway Park next week.
The Yankees have acquired left-hander Zach Britton from the rebuilding Baltimore Orioles for three prospects, a trade that will bolster New York's bullpen for the stretch run.
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.