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Mookie Betts Dazzles With Home Run, Spectacular Catch On Opening Day
Mookie Betts was not lacking in supporters on Tuesday afternoon after his Opening Day performance against the Indians.
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Mookie Betts was not lacking in supporters on Tuesday afternoon after his Opening Day performance against the Indians.
Baby steps.
Opening Day is finally here, and we now have a first look at John Farrell's lineup for 2016.
Monday marks the start of David Ortiz's 20th -- and final -- season in Major League Baseball.
Tony Massarotti is here with a season preview of the 2016 Boston Red Sox.
President Barack Obama attended a baseball game in Cuba after the terror attacks in Brussels Tuesday morning.
David Ortiz has done everything possible to win baseball games and championships for the Red Sox. Yet ... he's not quite universally beloved. That'll provide an interesting dynamic over the course of his final season.
Spring training is what it is. But it's all we have!
David Ortiz sported a shiny new piece of jewelry in his 2016 team portrait.
David Ortiz may only have 162 regular season games and, hopefully, a handful of postseason games left in his career, but the 40-year-old isn't feeling any pressure heading into his final MLB season.
David Ortiz is in his final MLB season, but he's not shying away from some controversial topics.
Ortiz has always accepted his role in the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry, he's hoping that in his final year in the big leagues, Yankees fans can show a temporary change of heart.
Hanley Ramirez and Pablo Sandoval arrived at Red Sox Spring Training under fire, but teammate David Ortiz insists they've had a good start.
David Ortiz wants to go out on top, but he also doesn't want to be a distraction to his team in his final MLB season.
David Price wasn't sure what to expect when he finally got to meet David Ortiz as a teammate, but couldn't be happier with the way things went on Monday.
David Ortiz arrived in Fort Myers early Monday morning, the final member of the Red Sox to report to spring training.
Here's a look at the positional players and a question that goes with each.
2016 won't see the Red Sox and Yankees competing for 100 wins each, but it should see each team alive in the race for a wide open AL East.
The disrespect card is part of what has made him such a great player for so long.
Former Red Sox GM Theo Epstein chats about David Ortiz's career with Dan Roche for WBZ-TV's Sports Final.
Hold on to your hats, people.
A pair of two-time World Series champs will be enshrined in the Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2016.
Red Sox fans don't need to worry about any lingering ill-will between David Ortiz and their new ace, David Price.
Tony Massarotti says we have a lot to be thankful for in the world of Boston sports.
David Ortiz's retirement is sure to bring many tributes for the next year. Fans are already paying their respects on Twitter - from Red Sox fans AND rivals.
Facing personal challenges and giving to others makes Boston College's Ismael Zamor this week's BZ's MVP.
Two people were seriously hurt and rushed to hospitals, after a dramatic boat crash in Hingham Bay, Hingham, first responders said.
Masataka Yoshida homered and had four RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 12-10 on Friday night.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
A man in his 80s from Worcester County is the first person in Massachusetts diagnosed with EEE since 2020.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
A man in his 80s from Worcester County is the first person in Massachusetts diagnosed with EEE since 2020.
Two people were seriously hurt and rushed to hospitals, after a dramatic boat crash in Hingham Bay, Hingham, first responders said.
A man charged with stabbing his father to death in Plymouth, Massachusetts told police he "snapped," prosecutors said Friday.
After a baby boy died when he was left in a hot car in Massachusetts this week, experts are offering advice to parents and pet owners on how to prevent similar tragedies.
A man in his 80s from Worcester County is the first person in Massachusetts diagnosed with EEE since 2020.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center in Worcester is celebrating 50 years of saving young lives.
Doctors at Shriners Children's Boston are warning parents about a candied fruit trend on TikTok that can cause serious burns, especially in children.
Scientists at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston have found that a common, painful rash could be linked to symptoms of dementia.
Could you spot a deepfake video? A WBZ-TV I-Team survey found more than half of those who took the test failed.
Inmates at a prison in Massachusetts claim the Department of Correction retaliated against them for speaking out earlier this year about a lack of programs there.
David Almond was living with autism and doing well when the state returned him to his abusive parent. Within months, the 14-year-old was dead.
Nurses told the I-Team they had no idea cameras were being mounted in operating rooms until after they were installed in early June.
An advocacy group wants immediate changes at a state hospital for mental patients accused of crimes in Massachusetts.
A new report says Massachusetts is the best state to live in. But experts say you should really take a closer look before celebrating.
Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are expected to provide details of their economic policies this week.
A political expert is using a different way to find out what are people saying about former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of November's election.
Even with a heavily Democratic legislature, Massachusetts's leaders have trouble finding common ground. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller talks with Doug Howgate, president of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation.
Donald Trump's comments about Kamala Harris' race reminded Jon Keller of Trump's infamous comments insulting war hero Sen. John McCain.
Some New England orchards made Yelp's list of the best U.S. apple picking spots.
Multiple Big Lots stores in Massachusetts and another in New Hampshire are set to close, according to the retailer's website.
Massachusetts is getting ready to hold its 2024 tax free weekend. Here's what to know about the sales tax holiday.
It was a scary Monday for those who watch stocks closely and those who have retirement funds tied up in 401k accounts.
The Great Scott rock club is making a comeback after closing during the COVID pandemic.
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.
Facing personal challenges and giving to others makes Boston College's Ismael Zamor this week's BZ's MVP.
Masataka Yoshida homered and had four RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 12-10 on Friday night.
Now that he's healthy again, Raekwon McMillan is making a strong case to earn an important role on the New England defense.
Triston Casas is expected to make his long-awaited return to the Red Sox lineup Friday night as the team continues its four-game series against the Orioles in Baltimore.
The Red Sox are turning to a familiar face for some help in their rotation, reportedly bringing back veteran Rich Hill for his eighth stint with the organization.
Matt Damon and Casey Affleck are part of a heist gone wrong in a new Dunkin' ad to promote "The Instigators."
Two orphaned cougars have found a new home at the Stone Zoo in Massachusetts.
A young whale's presence in Boston Harbor could delay ferries in the area.
A one-in-30-million orange lobster in Maine is a little less rare now after giving birth.
Bears that are no longer afraid of humans are trailing New Hampshire campers in search of food.