Roche: Unpredictable Heroes And Other Leftover Red Sox Thoughts
The beauty of postseason baseball is you just never know who might be the hero and Game 3 gave us many.
The beauty of postseason baseball is you just never know who might be the hero and Game 3 gave us many.
The WBZ-TV Sports team makes their predictions for Sunday night's prime time matchup between the Patriots and Chiefs.
So many things to talk about after the Red Sox 16-1 thrashing of the Yankees Monday night at Yankee Stadium.
It's not the ideal situation, but we all knew it was a possibility. The Red Sox have lost home field advantage in their best-of-five ALDS with the Yankees.
Red Sox fans wake up Saturday morning with a 1-0 lead in their best-of-five ALDS and that's really all that matters.
Ready or not, it's game day in New England.
The Red Sox have lost in the ALDS in each of the last two seasons, but Dan Roche says there's one big difference this year: Boston starts the series at Fenway Park.
Dan Roche enters the mind of Alex Cora and tried to predict the Red Sox' 25-man roster for the upcoming ALDS.
From the day he was hired, Alex Cora preached that he wanted the 2018 Red Sox to be a lot like the defending World Series champion Houston Astros. Heading into the playoffs, it looks like the manager has accomplished that goal.
It's setting up to be a pretty big Sunday in Foxboro.
Here's how the WBZ-TV Sports team sees Sunday night's game playing out.
Not everyone thinks the Patriots will start the 2018 season at 1-0.
"I know what people expect here, and honestly, their expectations are no higher than mine. I'm not saying it'll be a disappointing season if we don't finish the job, but I came here to win a World Series. And that's the goal."
It's always a dangerous exercise to try to get inside the mind of Bill Belichick, but Dan Roche
Patriots receivers struggled to hold onto the football during Monday's practice.
Here are a few thoughts and observations from Patriots practice on Saturday at Gillette Stadium.
Dan Roche brings you the big takeaways from another warm day down at Patriots training camp.
Dan Roche brings you all the observations from Day 3 of Patriots training camp as they put on pads for the first time.
Dan Roche passes along some big plays -- and an injury concern -- from Day 2 of Patriots training camp.
Dan Roche brings you all the observations from Day 1 of Patriots training camp!
The first thing you notice about Trent Brown is that he's hard not to notice.
Normally, the NBA world goes a bit overboard with speculation and gossiping about players who are actively free agents. But this summer, everybody's gotten a head start with Kyrie Irving.
Every young baseball player's dream is to play in the big leagues and it's definitely a goal for Mike Vasil, a highly touted pitcher from BC High.
WBZ-TV's Dan Roche remembers Gil Santos, not only as the voice of the New England Patriots, but as a mentor and a friend.
For WBZ-TV's Dan Roche, the most wonderful time of the year has arrived.
The Boston Red Sox missed out on free-agent starter Blake Snell, and are now reportedly shifting focus to lefty ace Max Fried to lead their rotation.
Michelle and Catherine Mattera already had two boys. Then they found Joey, thanks to Wednesday's Child.
Massachusetts drivers felt what travel experts predicted, that the Tuesday afternoon before Thanksgiving would be one of the worst times to travel by car.
Jake DeBrusk scored a power-play goal in his return to Boston as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Bruins 2-0 on Tuesday night.
Marblehead and Beverly students and staff will return to school on Wednesday, November 27.
One of the strongest storms we've seen in quite a while will bring rain and snow on Thanksgiving.
Marblehead and Beverly students and staff will return to school on Wednesday, November 27.
If you missed a score from one of the many, many high school football games in Massachusetts from Thanksgiving week, we have them here!
The Boston Red Sox missed out on free-agent starter Blake Snell, and are now reportedly shifting focus to lefty ace Max Fried to lead their rotation.
China, Mexico, and Canada are the three largest importers into the United States.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head.
Several hospitals have failed to come to an agreement with the second-largest health insurer in Massachusetts, Point32Health.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
Jon Keller has his annual list of turkeys in the Boston area for Thanksgiving 2024.
Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?
Massachusetts voters approved ballot questions on the auditor's authority and the MCAS, but lawmakers may still tinker with them.
Donald Trump won 75 cities and towns in Massachusetts in the 2024 election. Eleven of them voted Democrat four years ago.
If you were looking for surprises, the 2024 election likely wasn't for you.
The CEO of TJ Maxx says President-elect Trump's tariffs plan could be good for business.
The maker of Bell's Seasoning says its stuffing won't be in stores for Thanksgiving this year.
The Museum of Ice Cream will open its doors this December in Boston's Seaport neighborhood.
It appears Tree House Brewing Company has big plans to expand in Boston, according to filings with the city.
Here's where to find Veterans Day 2024 free food offers and discounts at restaurants in Massachusetts.
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.
The Boston Red Sox missed out on free-agent starter Blake Snell, and are now reportedly shifting focus to lefty ace Max Fried to lead their rotation.
Jake DeBrusk scored a power-play goal in his return to Boston as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Bruins 2-0 on Tuesday night.
New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers spoke to reporters on Tuesday and returned to the practice field for the first time following his October arrest.
The Red Sox have been rumored to be making a push to sign Juan Soto, and they've reportedly made their official offer.
If you missed a score from one of the many, many high school football games in Massachusetts from Thanksgiving week, we have them here!
Researchers spotted a right whale in Cape Cod Bay exhibiting behavior that is typically seen later in the season.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.
New York City is officially legalizing jaywalking. Is it time for Boston to do the same?
Boston is looking to give new life to the historic bear dens in Franklin Park.
The massive comet that's starting to become visible in the night sky won't stick around for too long.