Roche: Appreciating Papi
David Ortiz continues to amaze, even in his 17th season in the big leagues.
David Ortiz continues to amaze, even in his 17th season in the big leagues.
Dan Roche says all the PED talk surrounding David Ortiz is out of line.
The Red Sox are in a bit of a slump, and Dan Roche writes it's up to their starting pitchers to get them out of it.
Dan Roche says there are many different ways to view the 162-game MLB regular season, but the best way for a team to set themselves up for a playoff berth is simply keep winning series after series.
Dan Roche calls the accusations against Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz laughable.
Dan Roche says we need to step back and appreciate what we're seeing out of David Ortiz right now.
Let's take a look at a checklist as far as what John Farrell has accomplished so far.
A bad night for the Boston sports teams. Period.
After an emotional weekend at Fenway Park where what happened "off" the field mattered way more than what occurred "on" it, it was nice to see the Red Sox open up their series with the Oakland A's with a victory.
It's been a lot more enjoyable to watch the Red Sox this season.
An act of terror. An act of hatred. An act of cowardice. Three things I never imagined I'd write when it comes to the Boston Marathon.
The Red Sox are fine after a 5-4 start to the season, but Dan Roche notes that the Baltimore Orioles are just getting better and better.
It's been a great early season ride for the 2013 Boston Red Sox and their fans, but after blowing a ninth-inning lead on Wednesday Dan Roche says their first real test is bouncing back.
Another good day at the ballpark Monday for your 2013 Boston Red Sox. A solid 3-1 win in their home opener vs the Orioles.
A much more likable Red Sox team returns to Boston for the home opener on Monday, as Dan Roche breaks down all that has gone right so far in 2013.
The Red Sox youngsters learned a lesson Thursday night in the Bronx thanks to professor Mariano Rivera.
Dan Roche has a few thoughts after the solid 8-2 Opening Day romp over the Yankees Monday in New York.
Dan Roche checks in from New York ahead of the Red Sox 2013 season opener.
The Sox held what would be considered an optional workout Sunday afternoon. However, because it was optional, it was deemed a "gathering" because of the new CBA.
David Ortiz isn't expected to return to the Red Sox lineup until at least May, but Dan Roche says missing April may not be such a bad thing for Big Papi.
Last month, Mary Shertenlieb was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. But in just 16 days, thanks to the outpouring of support from friends new and old, family and thousands of Toucher & Rich listeners, she won her battle and is cancer free.
Tom Brady saved the Pats about $15 million over the next two seasons, which should go a long way in signing free agents as well as their own players young and old.
WBZ-TV's Dan Roche shares a few of his "Sox Thoughts" as the Red Sox get set to start their Grapefruit League games.
A quiet morning for the media on this Sunday here in The Fort. Woke up to temps around the 40-degree mark which is frigid for down here (I'm not complaining though). However, it was a chilly day for baseball.
It's a heavenly day in Fort Myers!
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.
The Republican National Convention is over and voters are now looking to Chicago, where Democrats are preparing to nominate their presidential candidate. But who will it be?
Cybersecurity experts suggest Friday's Microsoft outage could be the biggest tech outage in history. Does the world rely on these programs too much?
This TikTok-viral Taylor Swift impersonator is capturing the hearts of young fans at Canobie Lake Park, New Hampshire.
Frustrated passengers later faced long delays and cancellations, as some waited for hours for answers.
Mass General Brigham said the "major worldwide software outage has affected many of our systems."
Banks, airlines, broadcasters and health systems in countries around the world reported widespread outages Friday in relation to Microsoft's 365 apps.
The Republican National Convention is over and voters are now looking to Chicago, where Democrats are preparing to nominate their presidential candidate. But who will it be?
Netflix is making a documentary about the Karen Read case and the death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe.
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.
Researchers are developing a new experimental nasal spray that may help treat patients with dementia.
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.