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Michael Wacha Has Been Quite The Surprise For Red Sox
Not a whole lot has gone right for the Red Sox this season. But the addition of Michael Wacha certainly has.
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Not a whole lot has gone right for the Red Sox this season. But the addition of Michael Wacha certainly has.
Rafael Devers homered, Michael Wacha pitched into the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-0 on Tuesday night.
It says a lot about the current status of Robinson Cano that the New York Mets are content to pay him over $20 million this year and next year just to not play for them anymore. It also says a lot about the Red Sox that it's fair to wonder if they might be interested in bringing him aboard.
Some of the issues for the Red Sox were expected. Others, not at all.
Jordan Lyles pitched six gritty innings, Rougned Odor homered in a six-run sixth and the Baltimore Orioles beat the skidding Boston Red Sox 9-5 Sunday.
Jorge Mateo scored the winning run in the 10th inning on a throwing error by pitcher Hirokazu Sawamura, capping a comeback that carried the Baltimore Orioles past the Boston Red Sox 2-1 Saturday night.
Alek Manoah struck out seven and pitched three-hit ball over seven innings, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 1-0 Thursday.
Xander Bogaerts had four hits and the Boston Red Sox celebrated the return of manager Alex Cora by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 7-1 on Wednesday night, snapping a four-game losing streak.
Alex Cora has been away from the Red Sox for nearly a week after testing positive for COVID-19. He'll be back on the Boston bench Wednesday night as the Sox look to snap a four-game skid.
The Toronto Blue Jays handed the slumping Boston Red Sox their fourth straight loss, 6-5 on Tuesday night.
After playing 10 games against AL East opponents ... the Boston Red Sox are currently 3-7. That's not going to cut it.
Bo Bichette broke an eighth-inning tie with his first career grand slam and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the slumping Boston Red Sox 6-2 on Monday night.
The Red Sox will play four against the first-place Blue Jays in Toronto this week, and will have to do so shorthanded due to Canada's COVID-19 vaccination rules.
The Rays overcame a two-run, first-inning deficit and beat the Boston Red Sox 5-2 on Sunday.
Kevin Kiermaier capped Tampa Bay's three-run 10th inning with a game-ending homer, and the Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Saturday night after losing their bid for a combined no-hitter in the top half of the final frame.
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.
The Seattle Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 10-6 on Tuesday night.
The Red Sox bolstered their bullpen with the addition of veteran relievers Luis García and Lucas Sims in separate deals before Tuesday's trade deadline.
A day after having animated discussions with front office members during training camp, Patriots pass rusher Matthew Judon was a notable absence from Tuesday's practice.
Stephen Nedoroscik will soar into the pommel horse finals Saturday with a chance to earn another medal before he heads home.
Team USA is battling for gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. See how their medal haul stacks up against other countries in this count.
A heat advisory has been issued for most of Massachusetts with temperatures soaring above 90 degrees in the Boston area.
Family members of the late Pete Frates are honoring his memory on Thursday and throughout the month of August as they mark the 10th anniversary of the Ice Bucket Challenge.
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.
A group of teachers hiking through the Blue Hills Reservation spotted two rattlesnakes intertwined in a walking path.
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.
Lawmakers and nurses in Ayer rallied to voice their opposition to Steward Health Care's decision to close Nashoba Valley Medical Center.
Patriots defensive star Christian Barmore is out indefinitely with blood clots.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question about how long to keep a child home with COVID.
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.
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.
The Seattle Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 10-6 on Tuesday night.
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.