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Roche: Pitching, Pitching, and Pitching
It's pretty simple as to what has sent the Red Sox into a mini-funk here in mid-August that has seen them drop 4 of their last 5 games: pitching.
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It's pretty simple as to what has sent the Red Sox into a mini-funk here in mid-August that has seen them drop 4 of their last 5 games: pitching.
Dan Roche enjoyed the Red Sox' triple play on Tuesday night against the Rays, but was not pleased with the lack of basic defense in the game.
After dropping two of three in Seattle, the Boston Red Sox have a tough stretch ahead of them that will tell us a lot about the team.
Dan Roche, a Merrimack Valley guy, looks back on the big day for Andover on Thursday; from Little Leaguers to the Patriots Buddy Farnham.
Dan Roche says the Red Sox and Erik Bedard overcame a squeeze job in the first inning by umpire Tim McClelland Tuesday night.
Dan Roche picks through the Red Sox-Yankees weekend series at Fenway.
I am amazed at how quickly judgement has been passed on newly acquired starter Erik Bedard.
It never stops. We get a controversial call in a game and the screams for instant replay begin...again.
Football is back. Nice to say those three words, isn't it?
Dan Roche didn't make it all 16 innings, but has plenty to pass along about the Red Sox Sunday night 1-0 win over the Rays.
WBZ-TV's Dan Roche takes a look back at the first half, and previews the road ahead for the Red Sox.
I know it could just be a precaution. I know it's not the end of the world. I know there's a lot of baseball left to be played. I also know it's just a hyper-extended knee.
One of the best parts of Monday night's Home Run Derby was the slo-mo replay used by ESPN to show the swings of the participants.
Dan Roche covers all the bases in this one, from the Red Sox starting rotation and Cape League baseball to the NFL and NBA lockouts.
The Red Sox rotation was once their biggest asset, but after three months, Boston finds themselves trying to fight off the injury bug.
Dustin Pedroia had something to say to the home plate umpire last night.
Dan Roche breaks down the Red Sox slump, release of Mike Cameron and says John Lackey will need Tommy John surgery at some point, and how that will benefit the Sox.
Dan Roche was in Vancouver for the Bruins Game 7 clincher, and is passing along a few thoughts as he passes through the border.
Dan Roche illustrates a dream scenario for Bruins fans: how can the B's win the Stanley Cup Wednesday night in Game 7?
Dan Roche says to just simply enjoy Game 7 for what it is and what should be a fantastic conclusion to what has been a helluva ride.
When I asked the question to a few Bruins players on Sunday I got a few surprised looks. "Have you thought about the fact that this is your final game at the Garden this season?"
It's not the words you want to see this weekend unless you're talking about your Boston Bruins. We're not.
Dan Roche has lots to talk about when it comes to the Stanley Cup Finals heading into Game Five Friday night...
When the Bruins swept Games 3 and 4 in Boston after losing the first two in Vancouver, it marked the third straight time the home teams won the first four games of the NHL championship series.
This series reminds me of one of the Rocky movies when Rocky Balboa is trash-talked by Mr. T.
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Provincetown Saturday for a campaign fundraiser at the Pilgrim Monument.
A man was shot and killed after an altercation in the parking lot of a temple in Lowell Saturday morning, the Middlesex District Attorney said.
A pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist at Boston's Children's Hospital has been arrested on charges of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, federal prosecutors said.
Gov. Chris Sununu signed the bill Friday, saying in a statement it "ensures fairness and safety in women's sports by maintaining integrity and competitive balance in athletic competitions."
Freddie Freeman hit a grand slam in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Friday night.
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Provincetown Saturday for a campaign fundraiser at the Pilgrim Monument.
A man was shot and killed after a fight in the parking lot of a temple in Lowell Saturday morning.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Gov. Chris Sununu signed the bill Friday, saying in a statement it "ensures fairness and safety in women's sports by maintaining integrity and competitive balance in athletic competitions."
A pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist at Boston's Children's Hospital has been arrested on charges of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, federal prosecutors said.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Caring for someone with dementia can be incredibly stressful and a new study finds that stress can cause damage on a cellular level, which can lead to mental and physical health problems.
A new study out of the U.K. says so-called "night owls" may have better brain function.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question about why eating can make you sleepy.
Massachusetts health officials said a person from Worcester County has been diagnosed with the first confirmed case of measles in the state since 2020.
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.
Just days after the judge in the Karen Read case announced a mistrial, lawyers for the Mansfield woman are now looking to dismiss two of the charges against her.
The I-Team's Call for Action helped an Ipswich woman who spent years trying to get to the bottom of a mistake that was affecting her credit score.
For undecided voters, Jon Keller said Trump's RNC speech disrupted, at least temporarily, the negative impressions that fuel his unpopularity.
Jon Keller says Donald Trump chose not to unite the nation by selecting Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate.
Jon Keller takes a look at the short-term political implications of the Trump assassination attempt.
Longtime Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria says a proposed soccer stadium is a key part of the solution to dwindling commercial revenues.
While the race for the White House has been mostly focused on President Biden and his widely-panned debate performance, his challenger Donald Trump is now breaking his post-debate silence.
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.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
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.
Freddie Freeman hit a grand slam in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Friday night.
AJ Dybantsa is the top recruit in college basketball for 2025, and the Brockton native has some big dreams for the future.
Is a starter and a bat at the deadline too much to ask for? How about winning a playoff series? It's OK to get a bit greedy with your expectations for the 2024 Red Sox.
While the veteran players on the Patriots roster don't have to report to training camp until next week, the rookies are checking in for work on Friday. And there will be a lot of them reporting for duty in Foxboro.
If the NBA champion Boston Celtics want to consider themselves "World Champions," they apparently have to go through the Euroleague champs.
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.
Dr. Jennifer LaFemina saved a Little League umpire's life while at her son's baseball game in Massachusetts.
The 93-mile Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is now open in Vermont.
For the second time this year, a flamingo has been spotted on Cape Cod.