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Big Papi kicks off Soiree of Hearts on Monday to raise funds for pediatric heart care
David Ortiz's charity raises money for pediatric heart care in Boston and the Dominican Republic and has funded 1,500 heart surgeries so far.
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David Ortiz's charity raises money for pediatric heart care in Boston and the Dominican Republic and has funded 1,500 heart surgeries so far.
A woman wanted in connection with the 2019 shooting of Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz has been arrested in the Dominican Republic.
David Ortiz chats with Dan Roche about his offseason wish list for the Red Sox, with Padres slugger Juan Soto at the top of the list.
Former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz said on social media he is a victim of extortion after someone gained access to information in an old cell phone.
The former Red Sox slugger said police in the United States and Dominican Republic are investigating.
A Middleboro teenager got to spend the day with the Boston Red Sox on Saturday thanks to Make-a-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
A Middleboro teenager got to spend the day with the Boston Red Sox on Saturday thanks to Make-a-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
The former Red Sox slugger will be near the finish line as the champions are crowned.
WBZ TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
A Dominican court convicted 10 people involved in the 2019 attempted killing of former Red Sox baseball star David Ortiz, authorities confirmed on Tuesday.
Letting Bogaerts walk in free agency would be a huge mistake for the Red Sox, David Ortiz told WBZ-TV's Dan Roche from the 14th annual David Ortiz Celebrity Golf Classic in Florida.
The sons of Boston Red Sox legends Manny Ramirez, Pedro Martinez, Keith Foulke and David Ortiz all now play for the same summer league baseball team. Their home field is just 25 miles south of Boston’s Fenway Park. Dana Jacobson speaks to the four players.
A mural about climate change will be at Fenway Park until the environmentally friendly materials it's made from fade away.
David Ortiz may still be riding high after his Hall of Fame induction and it appears he'd like to keep it that way.
As David Ortiz took the field, fans recalled when he carried the Red Sox to three World Series championships. WBZ-TV's Ken MacLeod reports.
Before leaving Cooperstown on Monday, David Ortiz stopped by the Baseball Hall of Fame to check out his new plaque. WBZ-TV's Dan Roche was the only local reporter on hand to get Ortiz's thoughts on his taking his place in Cooperstown -- and what he thought of his plaque.
Dan Roche spent plenty of time with David Ortiz throughout the years, which led to plenty of laughs. Enjoy an eight-minute collection of the moments where they both had a tough time keeping it together.
David Ortiz promised to speak from the heart. As usual, Big Papi delivered.
Pedro Martinez, Johnny Damon, Dustin Pedroia, and others are predictably thrilled for Big Papi's induction.
WBZ-TV's Dan Roche caught up with Hall of Famers Wade Boggs and Jim Rice to chat about Big Papi's HOF induction.
David Ortiz sat down for a one-on-one conversation with WBZ-TV's Dan Roche ahead of the Hall of Fame ceremony.
Before his big day, David Ortiz sat down for a one-on-one conversation with Dan Roche at the Otesaga Hotel. And ahead of receiving his tremendous honor, Ortiz reflected on what baseball means to him.
David Ortiz sits down for a 1-on-1 interview with Dan Roche in Cooperstown, just days before he's inducted into the Hall of Fame.
The old era is over. and David Ortiz's induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame is really a hallmark moment in the transition to the new era.
The days of Boston sports teams winning championships every other year are over. Now, Boston sports fans get to see their favorite players memorialized forever in the Hall of Fame.
A man has been arrested in connection to a bar fire at the Squealing Pig in Boston's Mission Hill neighborhood.
Manny Machado homered twice and drove in five runs, and Jackson Merrill and Brett Sullivan also went deep to carry the San Diego Padres to their second straight lopsided victory over the Boston Red Sox, 11-1 on Saturday.
Canton residents are beginning to wonder if the Karen Read murder trial will end with no unanimous decision after a week of deliberations ended with a hung jury.
The WBZ NEXT Weather Team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert for the risk of severe storms Sunday afternoon and evening.
Police said they spotted what "appeared to be a handgun" during the chase, but was later determined to be a pellet gun resembling a Glock 17.
Canton residents are beginning to wonder if the Karen Read murder trial will end with no unanimous decision after a week of deliberations ended with a hung jury.
As the deadlocked jury in the Karen Read murder trial went home for the weekend, there's now questions about what would happen if the judge declares a mistrial next week.
The WBZ NEXT Weather Team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert for the risk of severe storms Sunday afternoon and evening.
Jurors in the Karen Read murder trial went home for the weekend without reaching a verdict.
A man has been arrested in connection to a bar fire at the Squealing Pig in Boston's Mission Hill neighborhood.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
A new study from Harvard Business School shows why there should be more women managers in the workplace.
Dania Furniture recalls Hayden bookcase sold nationwide after an unanchored unit fell over, killing a 4-year-old.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
Although there has been skepticism around plant-based meat, Canadian researchers have found that it's the better option when it comes to getting in your protein.
A reformed romance scammer is speaking out, sharing with the I-Team how he got women to send him tens of thousands of dollars.
The I-Team's Call for Action came to the aid of a Waltham woman who paid thousands for a procedure to help her lose fat.
Records show Massachusetts police departments typically and legally sell back or trade in their guns to dealers when they're no longer used by officers.
A woman told WBZ-TV's I-Team she believes she was raped by a killer just weeks before two bodies were found in Brockton in 2014.
The I-Team uncovered a posting on a Massachusetts State Police Instagram account that used a song with racial slurs and talked about guns.
Jon Keller said Trump's delivery in his first debate was crisp and forceful, while Biden's presentation was halting, his voice raspy.
A bombshell report on the global EV marketplace finds 46% of American EV drivers are so fed up with charging and mobility issues, they're ready to switch back to gas-powered vehicles.
Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio hopes voters will empower her by approving the initiative petition.
Diana DiZoglio wants to perform an audit of the Massachusetts legislature, but has been met with pushback.
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are each claiming to support the U.S. military while running ads attacking their opponent on the issue.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
Great Wolf Lodge Mashantucket is set to open in 2025 next to Foxwoods in Connecticut.
In a humble space in Hyde Park, a local company is on a mission to fix how flour is made.
At a time when store closures are surging, the parent company of TJ Maxx and Marshalls is talking about opening hundreds of new stores.
Takeda is planning to lay off more than 600 people in Cambridge and Lexington, 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.
Manny Machado homered twice and drove in five runs, and Jackson Merrill and Brett Sullivan also went deep to carry the San Diego Padres to their second straight lopsided victory over the Boston Red Sox, 11-1 on Saturday.
Orlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Fame first baseman and Giants great nicknamed "Baby Bull," has died at 86.
Jackson Merrill hit a three-run homer and Kyle Higashioka added a two-run shot in a nine-run fifth inning, leading the San Diego Padres to a 9-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.
At least two Bruins players will be partaking in next year's 4 Nations Face-Off.
The Summer League Celtics will hit the court in just a few weeks out in Las Vegas, and have a matchup with Bronny James on the docket.
The MSPCA says goats can be goofy and fun pets - and you don't need to be an experienced farmer to adopt one.
Twenty-three sets of twins have graduated from Pollard Middle School in Needham.
A Nantucket restaurant and store has sold two scratch tickets worth more than $1 million this year.
The Stephen Bryant house in Plympton was built in 1669.
A fisherman in Dennis may have captured the first pictures of a wild flamingo in Massachusetts.