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Lester: 'Rally Beers' Blown Out Of Proportion
Red Sox lefty Jon Lester spoke with WBZ-TV's Dan Roche about pitchers drinking in the clubhouse, saying it was once every blue moon and they meant no disrespect towards former-manager Terry Francona.
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Red Sox lefty Jon Lester spoke with WBZ-TV's Dan Roche about pitchers drinking in the clubhouse, saying it was once every blue moon and they meant no disrespect towards former-manager Terry Francona.
Felger & Massarotti continued the day picking through John Henry's interview from Friday. Who is telling the truth here? Jon Lester admits to drinking in the clubhouse.
Gresh & Zolak discussed Jon Lester's recent comments to Peter Abraham regarding drinking in the clubhouse and other rumors swirling around the Red Sox clubhouse. As Red Sox fans, are you angered by Lester's explanation of his actions? Did he throw Terry Francona under the bus? Gresh and Zo discuss.
Red Sox starter Jon Lester has admitted to drinking beer in the clubhouse during games, but is sure it did not contribute to the team's September collapse.
Hey, everybody makes mistakes. The role models are the ones who own up to them and correct them.
Dan Roche says the Boston Red Sox epic collapse in 2011 falls on the players.
The Boston Red Sox completed their September collapse in horrific and historic fashion, falling out of the playoff chase. The Rays clinched the AL Wild Card.
After playing some "exclusive audio," Felger and Massarotti broke down the numbers of Red Sox pitchers that pitch on just 3 days of rest. Though the Sox are slipping, how exciting has the end of the season been?
In a must win game, the Red Sox are turning to their ace.
Dan Roche from WBZ-TV spoke with Toucher & Rich about the win, Lavarnway inspirational performance and Jon Lester taking the mound for game 162.
Jon Lester and the Red Sox head to New York for three important games this weekend, in hopes of sealing up the AL Wild Card.
Three games out. Eleven left to play. And the Tampa Bay Rays mean it when they say the next one is the most important of all.
Josh Beckett will make his return to the Red Sox rotation Friday night at Fenway Park against the Tampa Bay Rays.
It's time for the Red Sox to forget about the past and move on. Time to take every pitch as an at-bat on offense and to grind away on the mound and with the defense.
James Shields came within two outs of his 12th complete game this season, B.J. Upton hit his first grand slam and the Tampa Bay Rays routed the fading Boston Red Sox 9-1 on Sunday.
Jon Lester struck out 11 in seven innings to win his fourth straight decision, Marco Scutaro and David Ortiz each matched a career-high with four hits and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 14-0 Tuesday night.
Peter Abraham spoke with Toucher & Rich about Beckett's injury, Erik Bedard's knee injury and the approaching playoffs.
Jason Varitek hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs to back another solid daytime start by Jon Lester, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 9-3 win.
The Boston Red Sox will battle the Oakland Athletics, and the elements, this weekend at Fenway Park.
Jon Lester curbed the Royals on three hits for six-plus innings and Jason Varitek tripled for the first time in more than four years as the Boston Red Sox won 6-1 on Sunday.
The Boston Globe's Chris Gasper joined Wiggy and Mazz to discuss the struggles the Red Sox are facing and the latest injuries to David Ortiz and Kevin Youkilis. Can the Red Sox get hot heading into the playoffs?
Jacoby Ellsbury hit a three-run homer and Jon Lester struck out eight, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 in the opening game of a doubleheader Tuesday.
After dropping two of three in Seattle, the Boston Red Sox have a tough stretch ahead of them that will tell us a lot about the team.
98.5 The Sports Hub's Nick Cattles breaks down who is the Red Sox Most Important Player of the 2011 season.
Massarotti welcomed Marc Bertrand to the Big Chair to discuss the big deadline trade the Red Sox executed on Sunday afternoon for former Oriole and Mariner, Erik Bedard.
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Provincetown Saturday for a campaign fundraiser at the Pilgrim Monument.
A man was shot and killed after an altercation in the parking lot of a temple in Lowell Saturday morning, the Middlesex District Attorney said.
A pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist at Boston's Children's Hospital has been arrested on charges of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, federal prosecutors said.
Gov. Chris Sununu signed the bill Friday, saying in a statement it "ensures fairness and safety in women's sports by maintaining integrity and competitive balance in athletic competitions."
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.
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Provincetown Saturday for a campaign fundraiser at the Pilgrim Monument.
A man was shot and killed after a fight in the parking lot of a temple in Lowell Saturday morning.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Gov. Chris Sununu signed the bill Friday, saying in a statement it "ensures fairness and safety in women's sports by maintaining integrity and competitive balance in athletic competitions."
A pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist at Boston's Children's Hospital has been arrested on charges of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, federal prosecutors said.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
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.
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.