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Alex Cora Gets The Boot For Sharing His Thoughts On Lance Barrett's Strike Zone
Alex Cora was not happy with Lance Barrett's strike zone, and had seen enough of it by the sixth inning Thursday afternoon against the Astros.
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Alex Cora was not happy with Lance Barrett's strike zone, and had seen enough of it by the sixth inning Thursday afternoon against the Astros.
Brandon Workman is heading back to the Boston bullpen.
Framber Valdez pitched seven strong innings and Kyle Tucker had two hits as the Houston Astros handed Nick Pivetta his first loss of the season in a 2-1 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night.
Major League Baseball will hold its first-ever Lou Gehrig Day Wednesday and Pete Frates will be part of the tribute.
Luis Garcia threw a career-high seven innings, Jose Altuve homered and the Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 5-1 for their third straight victory.
The Red Sox have two days to make a decision on Brandon Workman, after the reliever opted out of his minor league deal with the franchise on Tuesday.
May was not a good month for Red Sox ace Eduardo Rodriguez.
Kyle Tucker had a season-best three hits and tied a career high with four RBIs as the Houston Astros beat former bench coach Alex Cora and the Boston Red Sox 11-2 on Monday.
Alex Cora said his return to Houston this week will be a little different, since it will be his first trip back since serving a one-year suspension for the 2017 Astros sign-stealing scandal.
The stands were about half full and the crowd broke in a chant of '"Let's go, Red Sox!" that echoed around in the first inning from the announced paid attendance of 25,089.
Franchy Cordero has made some big swings for the Boston Red Sox, but the majority of them have not turned into big hits. Now the team will see what he can do in Worcester.
A picture of optimism was painted for the potential of Chris Sale joining the rotation at some point this summer.
The game was delayed for nearly three hours by rain after the sixth inning.
Pablo Sandoval collected a multi-hit game at Fenway Park in a win over his former team.
Jonah Heim and Leody Taveras homered back-to-back from the bottom of the order to erase a three-run deficit in the fourth inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 7-4 on Saturday night.
The BZ-MVP of the Week is a Massachusetts basketball star who paved his own path and is now teaching the next generation.
Stephen Nedoroscik, the pommel horse specialist who has become a breakout sensation at the 2024 Paris Games, won a bronze medal in the men's gymnastics individual final.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 11-6 on Friday night.
U.S. Olympian Frederick Richard shares how he's using social media to grow interest in men's gymnastics to inspire the next generation.
After missing the team's previous practice session amid a contract dispute, Matthew Judon was back with his Patriots teammates on Thursday.
Gordon Hayward, who spent three seasons with the Celtics after signing a large contract in free agency, announced his retirement on Thursday.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 Wednesday.
Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is keeping busy during his time away from the sideline.
Several well-known Vermont brands are rallying around a four-year-old boy with a rare and devastating neurological disease.
Prosecutors from the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office say they've heard from four jurors in the Karen Read trial willing to discuss information.
Stephen Nedoroscik, the pommel horse specialist who has become a breakout sensation at the 2024 Paris Games, won a bronze medal in the men's gymnastics individual final.
Massachusetts-based rock band Aerosmith has announced that they're retiring from touring and cancelling their farewell tour due to lead singer Steven Tyler's vocal injury.
A plea deal reached this week with the alleged mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, along with two of his alleged accomplices, has been retracted.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
Marty Kedian is the third person in the U.S. to receive a larynx transplant, and the first active cancer patient to do so.
State wastewater data shows COVID levels in Massachusetts are more than twice the national average.
A new TikTok trending topic, "cortisol face," is getting lots of attention on the app and experts are talking about what causes it.
A new study finds many women with breast cancer may be able to avoid undergoing a double mastectomy.
An advocacy group wants immediate changes at a state hospital for mental patients accused of crimes in Massachusetts.
The state of Massachusetts is taking action after WBZ-TV I-Team reports revealed that some nursing homes haven't paid their workers for weeks.
After the I-Team went to Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices, workers got their paychecks. Days later, their banks said the checks were no good.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
An 84-year-old Navy veteran paid a shop thousands of dollars for a headstone. Two years later he still had nothing, until he reached out to WBZ's Call For Action.
Donald Trump's comments about Kamala Harris' race reminded Jon Keller of Trump's infamous comments insulting war hero Sen. John McCain.
The not-so-harsh adjective "weird" has emerged as an early and effective weapon for the Democrats.
Nine years ago, Boston was in the running to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. So what is the city missing now?
Research showed independents don't like extremism or partisanship.
With Kamala Harris in and Joe Biden out, Donald Trump is now the oldest major-party presidential nominee ever.
The Great Scott rock club is making a comeback after closing during the COVID pandemic.
Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.
Stop & Shop says it will be closing 32 stores this year and eight of them are in Massachusetts.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Jonah Heim and Leody Taveras homered back-to-back from the bottom of the order to erase a three-run deficit in the fourth inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 7-4 on Saturday night.
The BZ-MVP of the Week is a Massachusetts basketball star who paved his own path and is now teaching the next generation.
Stephen Nedoroscik, the pommel horse specialist who has become a breakout sensation at the 2024 Paris Games, won a bronze medal in the men's gymnastics individual final.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 11-6 on Friday night.
U.S. Olympian Frederick Richard shares how he's using social media to grow interest in men's gymnastics to inspire the next generation.
A swam of dragonflies took over Misquamicut Beach in Rhode Island this weekend.
An adult black bear and a cub became trapped inside a car in Winsted, Connecticut.
The ice cream trail map highlights Massachusetts shops that use locally produced dairy.
New photos show an endangered North Atlantic right whale that's named after Fenway Park alongside her calf.
A Massachusetts woman got a big surprise when she was checking her lottery tickets.