Roche: Random Boston Sports Thoughts With March Madness In Full Swing
WBZ-TV's Dan Roche offers some thoughts on Boston sports with March Madness in full swing.
WBZ-TV's Dan Roche offers some thoughts on Boston sports with March Madness in full swing.
Red Sox DH David Ortiz will get the weekend off to deal with "general soreness," according to manager John Farrell.
The Red Sox sent a pair of promising prospects down to Pawtucket on Friday.
Major League Baseball has a problem on its hands, and the Red Sox are one team working to fix it.
For players, and particularly the veterans, spring training games just don't quite get the juices flowing. Just ask David Ortiz.
Expectations for the 2015 Red Sox might be as varied as ever. Here are some reasons for optimism and some potential pitfalls.
The Boston Red Sox received some good news on ailing pitcher Joe Kelly.
Joe Kelly left his Monday start early with tightness in his right bicep, but is confident he'll shake off the ailment quickly.
John Farrell isn't sure if Rusney Castillo will be ready for opening day, but he is confident the Red Sox outfielder will be "game ready" by Wednesday.
Shane Victorino declared that he had nothing left to prove in the game of baseball, except for staying healthy.
"He spent the whole winter in Arizona for the most part, doing specific things that the Red Sox wanted him to do -- getting stronger, getting first-step quickness -- and it shows up on the field."
The Red Sox spent a lot of money on Cuban prospect Rusney Castillo. If he fails in America, Marc Bertrand still says it was worth it.
Dustin Pedroia appears to be going full swing early this spring -- both on the health and confidence front -- and he isn't afraid to let everyone know it.
Forget this minor tinkering stuff -- MLB needs some changes that the casual fan might actually notice. Changes like these.
The guy we should worry about, after all, is the guy who doesn't always want to play.
Maybe having all those outfielders on their roster isn't such a bad thing for the Red Sox.
The Boston Red Sox needed an extra inning to get a win over the Northeastern Huskies on Tuesday, but two of their starting pitchers didn't need much effort to get through their work for the day.
The Red Sox are exploring another Phillies pitcher, which could be a more attractive option for Boston.
The Boston Red Sox will be playing some actual baseball on Tuesday, as they kick off their spring slate of games with their annual double header against Northeastern and Boston College down in Fort Myers, Florida.
See the Red Sox mainstays, the newcomers and the prospects in this gallery from the team's photo day!
Mike Napoli is finally sleeping well again, and thinks that could make a big difference on the field in 2015.
Gordon Edes of ESPNBoston.com joined Dan Roche on Sunday's edition of Sports Final on WBZ-TV, and has nothing but good things to say about Yoan Moncada.
Though John Farrell has a starting staff made up of very capable pitchers, he has no real ace and, really, no obvious order.
Believe it or not, the Boston Red Sox will be hitting the diamond for their spring slate of games in just a few days.
The mighty Dan Roche is going home ... but not before reading his poem.
The Massachusetts State Police held its graduation ceremony Wednesday, where they paid tribute to a trooper recruit who was supposed to graduate but was killed during a training exercise at the academy.
A college student from Massachusetts barely made it out of Florida before Hurricane Milton hit.
Florida families continue to arrive in Massachusetts as they escape the impending Hurricane Milton and said they're worried what they'll return home to.
More and more women under 40 are being diagnosed with breast cancer and a Boston doctor is sharing the possible reasons why this number keeps going up.
WBZ political analyst Jon Keller is putting two new commercials from the candidates to the truth test.
Hurricane Milton is on a path to make landfall on the west coast of Florida, south of the Tampa Bay area.
Drake Maye is officially the starting quarterback of the New England Patriots.
Florida families continue to arrive in Massachusetts as they escape the impending Hurricane Milton and said they're worried what they'll return home to.
Philip Chism wants the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court to order a new trial in Colleen Ritzer's murder.
The Massachusetts State Police held its graduation ceremony Wednesday, where they paid tribute to a trooper recruit who was supposed to graduate but was killed during a training exercise at the academy.
More and more women under 40 are being diagnosed with breast cancer and a Boston doctor is sharing the possible reasons why this number keeps going up.
Steward Health Care said it will abandon Norwood Hospital and its four affiliated clinics.
How your arm is positioned when you get your blood pressure checked can make a big difference in the reading, a new study says.
Many kids missed out on swimming lessons during the pandemic, a new study has found.
There are modifiable risk factors that women can address to reduce their chances of getting breast cancer.
A Plymouth man says that fraudsters tried to steal his home out from under him, just one week after WBZ's I-Team reported on a similar scam in Concord.
In the wake of Enrique Delgado-Garcia's death following a boxing training exercise with the Massachusetts State Police, the I-Team uncovered a similar case decades ago where a recruit died after excessive police training.
Relief may be on the way for hundreds of drivers in Massachusetts, who lost their commercial driver's licenses due to violations from decades ago.
Valuable land in Concord, Massachusetts was stolen from a couple. Now a home is being built there against their wishes.
Enrique Delgado-Garcia died after he was injured during a boxing exercise at the Massachusetts State Police Academy.
WBZ political analyst Jon Keller is putting two new commercials from the candidates to the truth test.
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell has filed a lawsuit against TikTok. Is that the best way to fight back?
Tim Walz and JD Vance kept things mostly civil during the Vice Presidential Debate Tuesday, until the Ohio senator was pressed on the GOP ticket's debunked denials of the 2020 election outcome.
For a campaign season that has been one of the nastiest in memory, the vice presidential debate was remarkably civil, writes Jon Keller.
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren and her Republican challenger John Deaton will debate October 15 at WBZ-TV. Moderator Jon Keller wants your questions.
An old Christmas Tree Shops location in Massachusetts will be turned into a "Spirit Christmas" store.
Parlee Farms in Tyngsboro made Newsweek's list of the best apple picking spots in the United States.
Toy and game maker Hasbro is looking at moving its headquarters from Rhode Island to downtown Boston, according to a new report.
Nearly 900 hotel workers at four Boston hotels went on strike Sunday morning.
The Market Basket owner is thanking employees with surprise bonuses, 10 years after unprecedented protests and walkouts.
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.
When it comes to Drake Maye's first start, it sounds like Patriots players are just as excited as fans to see the rookie in action on Sunday.
Drake Maye is officially the starting quarterback of the New England Patriots.
The Bruins had to watch the Panthers raise their Stanley Cup banner on Tuesday night, and then took a beating from the team that has sent them home in each of the last two postseasons.
Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers has been placed on the Commissioner's Exempt List on Wednesday, following his arrest over the weekend for assault and battery and drug possession.
Drake Maye will have a lot to deal with in his first career start for the Patriots, including a talented Texans defense that has made life miserable for quarterbacks.
A treasure hunt that spanned much of the northeast before being narrowed to Massachusetts has turned up gold.
The giant flying Joro spider was nowhere to be found in Boston on Thursday.
A Joro spider has made it to Massachusetts. The giant, venomous arachnid was spotted in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood.
Southern yellowjackets, considered a more aggressive species, have been observed in Massachusetts.
A case deciding who gets to keep the ring when an engagement breaks down is being argued before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.