Baseball Shots Of The Week – April 8, 2013
It's tough to keep up with all the action in MLB. Here's your recap for the week ending April 8, 2013.
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It's tough to keep up with all the action in MLB. Here's your recap for the week ending April 8, 2013.
It's tough to keep up with all the action in the MLB. Here's what to look for this year as baseball gets under way.
If Liam Hendriks sticks in the Majors, he could be a role model for hundreds of up-and-coming players trying to make it from down under.
Adrian Gonzalez hit a two-run homer, Franklin Morales turned in another solid substitute start and the Boston Red Sox averted a four-game sweep with a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.
The Boston Red Sox acquired third baseman Danny Valencia from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for minor league outfielder Jeremias Pineda.
Joe Mauer showed the patience of a good hitter and followed that with the skill of one of the game's best.
Just when it appeared the Boston Red Sox were poised to go on a run, they've struggled against one of the AL's worst teams.
The Twins overcame an early 5-1 deficit and defeated the Red Sox for the second straight night.
The Minnesota Twins may sit near the bottom of the AL standings, but they have made an impact in the wild-card race over the last few weeks.
Samuel Deduno allowed two hits in six innings in his third straight strong performance and the Minnesota Twins spoiled a rare solid outing by Jon Lester and beat the Boston Red Sox 5-0 on Thursday night.
The Red Sox lineup Thursday night against the Twins will feature prospects Ryan Kalish and Ryan Lavarnway.
The Boston Red Sox appeared to have found their groove before coming up short their last time out.
Kevin Youkilis singled in the eighth inning for his first hit as Chicago's new third baseman Monday night.
Mike Aviles homered and the Boston Red Sox bullpen just barely avoided another big collapse in a 7-6 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night.
It's been a long time since the Boston Red Sox swept a series.
Josh Beckett had five strikeouts and one confrontation with an umpire in six sharp innings and David Ortiz homered with three RBIs to lead the Boston Red Sox to an 11-2 romp over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.
It is not the spot Daniel Bard prefers but he felt just fine coming out of the bullpen Monday night, helping the Red Sox to a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins.
Cody Ross homered twice, tying the game with a two-run shot in the seventh inning and giving Boston the lead with two outs in the ninth.
The Red Sox will start their three-game series in Minnesota with a new center fielder.
The Red Sox hope to end their five-game slide as they begin a seven-game trip Monday night with the first of three against the Minnesota Twins.
Daniel Bard is back in the bullpen for the Red Sox, at least for the time being.
Dustin Pedroia and Adrian Gonzalez each went 2 for 4 with a double and the Boston Red Sox earned a 5-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.
For the first time in nine months, Red Sox right-hander Clay Buchholz took the mound.
Josh Beckett pitched two scoreless innings, leading the Boston Red Sox to an 8-3 victory over a Minnesota Twins split squad in their spring training opener Sunday.
Jim Thome hit a tiebreaking RBI double during Minnesota's three-run eighth inning and the Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 5-2 on Wednesday night.
The Edmonton Oilers won their fourth straight game, 4-0 over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night.
A passenger on a JetBlue flight opened an emergency exit door and deployed the slide while the plane was taxiing at Logan Airport Tuesday night, the FAA said.
First responders in Northern Worcester County say they're on the verge of collapse after the closure of the Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer, Massachusetts.
Meta - the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and Threads - said it's ending its fact-checking program. What does that mean for social media?
A Beverly man is in custody, facing charges of making antisemitic threats and illegally possessing guns and ammunition.
A passenger on a JetBlue flight opened an emergency exit door and deployed the slide while the plane was taxiing at Logan Airport Tuesday night, the FAA said.
It's still a bit early to finalize the forecast track of a potential snowstorm for Massachusetts.
The Karen Read case continues with Dr. Marie Russell on the stand. The defense wants her to be an expert witness again on dog bites.
A Beverly man is in custody, facing charges of making antisemitic threats and illegally possessing guns and ammunition.
Nordstrom is closing stores that anchor two Massachusetts malls.
A Massachusetts doctor said he welcomes the surgeon general's proposal to add warning labels to alcohol about the links to cancer but some business owners are concerned this will affect their sales.
Massachusetts is seeing an increase in reported norovirus cases this season compared to the previous year.
A 6-year-old boy has RSV, strep throat, and pneumonia. His mother never thought a cough could escalate so fast.
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
If beauty products are on your Christmas list this year, one Massachusetts doctor is urging you to check labels for ingredients that may be hazardous to your health.
If you carry a credit card balance, beware. You'll be paying a lot more for those Christmas gifts due to rising interest rates.
A family visiting Boston left behind a videotape with precious memories in their rental car.
A Cape Cod woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after struggling to get her health insurance provider to approve an overnight hospital stay for a major surgical procedure.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Meta - the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and Threads - said it's ending its fact-checking program. What does that mean for social media?
Veteran political reporter Gin Dumcius of CommonWealth Beacon previewed the upcoming legislative session and other key 2025 topics in Massachusetts politics.
By beating Ted Kennedy in 1980, Jon Keller says Jimmy Carter opened the door for Michael Dukakis, Paul Tsongas and John Kerry.
Jon Keller said Jimmy Carter is a worthy study in what makes a great American great.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey says her top priorities heading in 2025 are transportation and housing.
Nordstrom is closing stores that anchor two Massachusetts malls.
Many stores and supermarkets in Massachusetts are open Christmas Eve but closing early.
Holiday shoppers his the malls on Saturday to get last-minute gifts and a little bit of holiday cheer.
A romance bookstore - the first in the Boston area - has opened its doors in Cambridge, giving fans of the genre the chance to revel in romantic reads.
Ocean State Job Lot announced this week it is taking over another Christmas Tree Shops location, this one in North Attleboro.
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.
The Edmonton Oilers won their fourth straight game, 4-0 over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night.
As expected, the New England Patriots will interview Mike Vrabel for their head-coaching vacancy this week.
Patriots defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington has another NFL team that wants to talk to him about taking over their DC role.
Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick touched on Jerod Mayo being fired by the team, but ended harkening back to his final seasons in Foxboro in the process.
While finding a head coach is the top item on the team's to-do list, the Patriots have a lot of work to do on the roster for 2025.
Centuries-old angels have been uncovered at the Old North Church in Boston, made famous by Paul Revere's midnight ride.
A dog trainer in Massachusetts managed to create the perfect "dog nativity scene" that's going viral on social media.
Good Samaritans came to the rescue of a 20-year-old blind cat who was seen floating on a piece of ice in Westford.
The Mount Washington Observatory shared photos of staff members hanging ten on "rime ice" formations.
A unique ATM tree in Greenfield, Massachusetts was hit by thieves in a heist.