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Toucher & Rich: Peter Abraham On Erik Bedard
Toucher & Rich spoke with Red Sox insider Peter Abraham about the deal for Bedard, Clay Buchholz and picking more help off of waivers.
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Toucher & Rich spoke with Red Sox insider Peter Abraham about the deal for Bedard, Clay Buchholz and picking more help off of waivers.
There's a season-long trend that makes Jon Lester happy and helps make his job easier: the Boston Red Sox crank up their offense when he pitches.
Peter Abraham spoke with Toucher & Rich and the trade deadline, Buchholz's status and Kevin Youkilis' tweaked hamstring.
Jon Lester waited 20 days before being able to pitch again, and had to wait just a bit longer through a 2-hour, 21-minute rain delay Monday night against the Royals.
The Red Sox will place J.D. Drew on the 15-day disabled list on Monday with an impingement in his left shoulder, sources told WBZ-TV's Dan Roche.
Jon Lester is just one of a number of injured Red Sox starters, but he's finally set to make his return.
Massarotti and Bertrand were joined by Red Sox General Manager Theo Epstein to look back on the Red Sox 1st half and to preview the upcoming 2nd half. What improvements could be made to this Red Sox team?
After a slow start to the season, the Boston Red Sox find themselves in first place in the AL. But what is really important is if they can carry their success over to the second half.
The Boston Red Sox at the 2011 MLB All-Star Game in Phoenix, Arizona.
The Boston Red Sox are battling injuries to most of their pitching staff at this point in the season. What kind of moves might they make come the trade deadline at the end of the month?
Jon Lester is "On Track" with his return from a back injury, but he and the Red Sox will be cautious with their focus more on September and October.
Injured Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester was named to the American League All-Star team on Sunday.
Will Carroll of Sports Illustrated joined D.A. to talk about all the injuries the Red Sox are dealing with and when we might be able to expect them back.
Dan Roche covers all the bases in this one, from the Red Sox starting rotation and Cape League baseball to the NFL and NBA lockouts.
The Red Sox are finding it difficult to keep their pitchers healthy as Jon Lester became the most recent starter to hit the DL. Jon Morosi of Fox Sports spoke with D.A. about the pitching situation for the Sox. What pitchers could move at the trade deadline?
The Red Sox gave updates on both Jon Lester and Clay Buchholz on Wednesday, but no return dates are set for either of their starting pitchers.
The Red Sox placed left-hander Jon Lester on the 15-day disabled list with a strained Lat muscle in his back.
In the aftermath of Jon Lester's early departure from last night's game, the guys spent the first segment debating the severity and impact of the most recent injury to strike the Red Sox pitching staff.
The Red Sox rotation was once their biggest asset, but after three months, Boston finds themselves trying to fight off the injury bug.
D.A. spoke with Scott Lauber from the Boston Herald about Lester's injury and Clay Buchholz. If Lester misses a couple of starts what happens to the Red Sox rotation?
Jon Lester left the Boston Red Sox game with a left back strain after keeping the Toronto Blue Jays hitless for four innings on Tuesday night.
Darnell McDonald threw out Edwin Encarnacion at the plate on a single to short left field for the final out and the Boston Red Sox held on for a 3-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night.
Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis is out of the lineup Tuesday night against the Blue Jays, one day after being hit with a pitch in his upper back.
A look at the world of sports from 6/26-7/2.
The Red Sox who where hot, and not, in the month of June.
Will Smith singled with the bases loaded and one out in the 11th inning to drive in Kiké Hernández as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 7-6 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
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."
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.
Will Smith singled with the bases loaded and one out in the 11th inning to drive in Kiké Hernández as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 7-6 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
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.
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.