Rick Porcello Deserves His Praise
What makes Porcello's success most encouraging is that it's not just over a tiny sample size - it's becoming a trend.
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What makes Porcello's success most encouraging is that it's not just over a tiny sample size - it's becoming a trend.
Most MLB teams have played about 20 games so far this season, and that's a big enough sample size to determine whether or not to keep slumping players on your fantasy baseball roster. The bigger challenge is to decide if dropping those players makes sense—or just benching them for now is a better idea. That decision comes down to the rest of your rosters, along with its strengths and weaknesses. As we always say, no one ever said that fantasy sports were easy!
Do the Boston Red Sox have a Craig Kimbrel problem?
Steven Wright tossed his sixth consecutive quality start and the Boston Red Sox turned an early stream of offense into a 6-2 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night at Minute Maid Park.
Legendary pitcher Curt Schilling was fired this week from his baseball color analyst position with ESPN for his conduct on social media.
This isn't happening again ... is it?
Everything points to Price having a great outing this afternoon, but a win today would have much bigger impact than just the one win
And so, Rich created a simple game on Thursday's show: "Is This An Actual Curt Schilling Meme Or Not?"
It's the first time Boston (6-6) and Tampa Bay (5-7) will square off this year, and surprisingly, it'll be the only time the two teams meet until late June.
We are two weeks into the 2016 Major League Baseball season, and already there are veteran positions players struggling to hit their weight. There also are experienced pitchers that can't find the strike zone at all. What do you do with these guys on your fantasy roster? It depends on the player and the situation, but in most leagues, there are always better alternatives on the waiver wire. The tough part is to decide if the short-term move will be better than long-term patience.
The annual tradition of morning baseball in Boston is upon us. Follow along here!
Xander Bogaerts launched a three-run home run and David Price pitched seven solid innings as the Red Sox snagged a 4-2 win.
The Red Sox have a glaring problem with pitching and defense, and it extends behind the plate. Catcher Christian Vazquez aims to resolve some of those issues.
The Ferrari, as it seems, is firmly entrenched in the garage.
Pablo Sandoval hasn't seen much of the field this season, and he's now getting an extended break.
Major League Baseball unveiled their lineup of special uniforms teams will wear on Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, the 4th of July and over the All-Star Break.
Clay Buchholz claimed he didn't make a mistake on a pitch that Mark Trumbo hit almost completely out of Fenway Park. Will Buchholz ever hold accountability for his mistakes - more importantly, will he ever get better?
I swear to you this: Clay Buchholz was not as bad on Tuesday against the Orioles as his state line suggests.
First, it was the Arizona Diamondbacks losing outfielder A.J. Pollock before the season even began, and now it's the Chicago Cubs losing catcher/outfielder Kyle Schwarber in the first week. The San Diego Padres also may have lost starting pitcher Tyson Ross for awhile. What do you do if these guys are on your roster?
From the pregame fanfare to the final pitch, follow along right here in the Red Sox live blog.
Marco Estrada pitched seven shutout innings, Josh Donaldson hit a solo home run and the Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-0 on Sunday, avoiding a three-game sweep.
The Red Sox offense continues to surge in the early season and it produced enough to defeat the Blue Jays 8-4, with Dustin Pedroia and Hanley Ramirez leading the way with two RBIs each.
David Price's plan to bring his French bulldog Astro to Boston hit a snag.
If his four (plus) inning, six hit, five run performance wasn't alarming enough, prepare yourself for Buchholz's even less inspired post-game comments.
Baby steps.
A youth football game was canceled in Saugus, Massachusetts Sunday morning after police said a fight broke out among spectators in the stands.
Why have Massachusetts MCAS scores measuring student learning and retention continued their years-long slide to well below pre-pandemic levels? Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler said literacy is partially to blame.
It's gone from bad to worse for the New England Patriots, who are now 1-4 on the season after a fourth straight loss.
Boston's Storrow Drive was temporarily shut down Sunday afternoon as pro-Palestinian demonstrators rallied in the road, stopping traffic.
Jacoby Brissett summed up Sunday's Patriots loss to the Dolphins best when he said "nothing was good" from New England's side.
Boston's Storrow Drive was temporarily shut down Sunday afternoon as pro-Palestinian demonstrators rallied in the road, stopping traffic.
A youth football game was canceled in Saugus, Massachusetts Sunday morning after police said a fight broke out among spectators in the stands.
Why have Massachusetts MCAS scores measuring student learning and retention continued their years-long slide to well below pre-pandemic levels? Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler said literacy is partially to blame.
After a series of three-day strikes, workers will now strike until a deal is reached.
Just weeks before the presidential election, new rules are going into effect in some states that can jeopardize people's right to vote, from challenges to voter registrations, to limits on when and how ballots may be cast.
New research shows that how you brew your coffee might have an impact on your weight.
Fewer kindergarten children are getting their routine vaccines nationally and the number has also dropped here in Massachusetts.
New research shows a continuous decline in the number of breast cancer deaths, but more young women are being diagnosed each year.
Dr. Mallika Marshall says she's been seeing a lot of patients with respiratory infections that aren't COVID.
A viewer asks Dr. Mallika Marshall about how to treat shaving cuts.
A Plymouth man says that fraudsters tried to steal his home out from under him, just one week after WBZ's I-Team reported on a similar scam in Concord.
In the wake of Enrique Delgado-Garcia's death following a boxing training exercise with the Massachusetts State Police, the I-Team uncovered a similar case decades ago where a recruit died after excessive police training.
Relief may be on the way for hundreds of drivers in Massachusetts, who lost their commercial driver's licenses due to violations from decades ago.
Valuable land in Concord, Massachusetts was stolen from a couple. Now a home is being built there against their wishes.
Enrique Delgado-Garcia died after he was injured during a boxing exercise at the Massachusetts State Police Academy.
Tim Walz and JD Vance kept things mostly civil during the Vice Presidential Debate Tuesday, until the Ohio senator was pressed on the GOP ticket's debunked denials of the 2020 election outcome.
For a campaign season that has been one of the nastiest in memory, the vice presidential debate was remarkably civil, writes Jon Keller.
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren and her Republican challenger John Deaton will debate October 15 at WBZ-TV. Moderator Jon Keller wants your questions.
Researcher Diane Hessan is looking at voter reactions to the debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
New polling shows Vice President Kamala Harris has opened up a big lead over former President Donald Trump with a key voting group -- women.
Parlee Farms in Tyngsboro made Newsweek's list of the best apple picking spots in the United States.
Toy and game maker Hasbro is looking at moving its headquarters from Rhode Island to downtown Boston, according to a new report.
Nearly 900 hotel workers at four Boston hotels went on strike Sunday morning.
The Market Basket owner is thanking employees with surprise bonuses, 10 years after unprecedented protests and walkouts.
Dunkin's fall menu includes a $6 meal deal and a coffee milk beverage inspired by the state of Rhode Island.
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.
It's gone from bad to worse for the New England Patriots, who are now 1-4 on the season after a fourth straight loss.
Jacoby Brissett summed up Sunday's Patriots loss to the Dolphins best when he said "nothing was good" from New England's side.
The Patriots were a heel away from pulling off a dramatic win over the Dolphins, but Ja'Lynn Polk's fourth-quarter touchdown was overturned because of a technicality in the rule book.
After starting Week 5 on the bench, Rhamondre Stevenson responded in a big way for the New England Patriots.
Jeremy Swayman is a very happy -- and a very rich -- man after signing an eight-year extension with the Boston Bruins on Sunday morning.
A treasure hunt that spanned much of the northeast before being narrowed to Massachusetts has turned up gold.
The giant flying Joro spider was nowhere to be found in Boston on Thursday.
A Joro spider has made it to Massachusetts. The giant, venomous arachnid was spotted in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood.
Southern yellowjackets, considered a more aggressive species, have been observed in Massachusetts.
A case deciding who gets to keep the ring when an engagement breaks down is being argued before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.