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Tony Mazz Breaks Down When David Ortiz Became Great
It all started with Roger Clemens and an inside fastball.
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It all started with Roger Clemens and an inside fastball.
Celtics head coach Brad Stevens joined Zolak & Bertrand on Wednesday to discuss the team's defensive success, their game against the Dallas Mavericks and David Ortiz's big announcement.
David Ortiz confirmed his retirement in a video posted on Youtube. Watch the full video.
David Ortiz is expected to announce his retirement after 2016. He has previously said he doesn't want a "farewell tour" - but Adam Jones thinks he feels otherwise.
WBZ-TV's Dan Roche shares his favorite memories of David Ortiz's storied career with the Boston Red Sox.
Jon says David Ortiz became a symbol of how much Boston has changed for the better.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh reacts to reports that David Ortiz will retire at the end of next season.
There will never be another player quite like David Ortiz.
David Ortiz deserves to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. If you disagree, you're crazy. And here's why.
The end of an era is coming soon.
The Boston Red Sox have asked Hanley Ramirez to slim down a bit this offseason, a request that might fluster some players but one another Sox slugger completely understands.
David Ortiz spent Thursday afternoon visiting patients at Mass General Children's Hospital, and checked out the new wing recently dedicated in his honor.
Boston Police Commissioner William Evans received a signed David Ortiz baseball bat from the When U Dream A Dream charity in Boston on Friday afternoon.
The Boston Red Sox have honored David Ortiz in his first game in Fenway Park since he joined the 500 home run club.
David Ortiz has had an incredible career with the Boston Red Sox, and it may not have happened if not for Pedro Martinez.
After joining the 500 home run club over the weekend, David Ortiz has another accolade to add to his collection.
WBZ-TV's Dan Roche and 98.5 The Sports Hub's Tony Massarotti discuss David Ortiz's Hall of Fame credentials after the Boston slugger hit his 500th home run over the weekend.
An unselfish fan got the historic home run ball back to Big Papi without a problem Saturday.
David Ortiz homered twice to become the 27th player in major league history to reach 500 homers, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 10-4 on Saturday night.
David Ortiz is now a member of the 500 home run club.
How many career homers will David Ortiz have? How many touchdowns will Tom Brady throw this season? Play along on an Over/Under Tuesday on The Adam Jones Show's "Game of Jones."
David Ortiz is just 11 homers shy of joining the illustrious 500 home run club, but that doesn't mean the Boston slugger is swinging solely for the fences these last two months.
Organizers of Boston's bid for 2024 Summer Olympics are in a sprint to the finish.
One of the city's biggest bats is now backing Boston's 2024 Olympics bid.
Steve Burton and Tony Massarotti discuss Boston's playoff chances, Clay Buchholz landing on the DL and David Ortiz's sick day.
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.