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Alex Verdugo's Embarrassing Nightmare Comes True In Loss To Twins
Unfortunately for Alex Verdugo, his exact nightmare scenario played out on Wednesday evening at Fenway Park.
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Unfortunately for Alex Verdugo, his exact nightmare scenario played out on Wednesday evening at Fenway Park.
August has not been a very fun month for Red Sox closer Matt Barnes, which may force Alex Cora to give him a break from the ninth inning.
The Red Sox have sent Jarren Duran back to Triple-A.
Matt Barnes has been having a rough go of it in the closer's role for the Red Sox. That continue in Monday's matinee vs. the Rangers.
The Mayor of Ding Dong city is back in office at Fenway Park.
Major League Baseball announced that the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles will play in next year's Little League Classic at Historic Bowman Field.
With Tropical Storm Henri moving into New England on Sunday, the Red Sox have announced their game scheduled for Fenway Park has been postponed.
The Texas Rangers used a surprisingly strong start by Jordan Lyles to beat the sloppy Red Sox 10-1 on Saturday night.
Chris Sale pitched five shutout innings in his second Major League outing since having Tommy John surgery.
The Red Sox' major deadline acquisition is ready to play the field.
That was ugly. And painful. And damaging.
The Red Sox have pulled off some impressive disappearing acts over the last few weeks. Since the trade deadline, Boston's lead of first place in the AL East has completely disappeared, and now, so has their lead in the AL Wild Card race.
The Red Sox bullpen imploded and a comeback bid fell short in Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader in New York, allowing the Yankees to walk their way to a 5-3 win.
The Red Sox and Yankees will be fitting three games into two days, with some critical ground in the wild-card race set to be fought for between the two divisional rivals.
Boston has won four of five games after losing 10 of 12 and falling out of first place in the AL East.
In his first time on a Major League mound in over two years, Chris Sale looked a lot like the Chris Sale of old.
Kyle Schwarber is making his long-awaited Red Sox debut Friday night, DHing and batting sixth against the Baltimore Orioles.
Alex Cora said that Kyle Schwarber's Boston debut may come "sooner rather than later" with the big deadline pickup set to begin his rehab assignment Thursday night.
An excited Xander Bogaerts can't wait to welcome Chris Sale and Kyle Schwarber into the everyday mix.
It was less than two weeks ago when the Red Sox acquired Kyle Schwarber. A lot has changed since then, and the deadline acquisition has yet to even step on the field for Boston.
In a continued effort to right their ship, the Boston Red Sox have moved Garrett Richards out of the starting rotation and into the bullpen.
The stumble continues for the Red Sox.
Looking at the AL East standings on Monday is cringe-inducing for Boston fans, thanks to a woeful month-plus of baseball from the Red Sox.
The Red Sox are still waiting for trade deadline acquisition Kyle Schwarber to make his debut and help with the team's sputtering offense. That wait may last a little longer than expected.
The struggling Red Sox will get a boost in their pitching rotation soon, but the news wasn't all good on Sunday.
The WBZ Weather Team has issued a Next Weather Alert for Monday, Aug. 19 for heavy downpours and thunderstorms in Massachusetts
A 10-year-old Boston Red Sox fan had a special experience this weekend as he got to meet his sports hero, Hall of Famer David Ortiz.
A former flight attendant left Boston Sunday on his fourth annual journey to honor the victims of 9/11, including several former coworkers who were killed.
Five people were wounded in a shooting Sunday night near Franklin Park in Boston at a gathering following the Dominican Day Parade and Festival.
Two people are facing charges after a shooting on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts Sunday evening that police said was the result of road rage.
Five people were wounded in a shooting Sunday night near Franklin Park in Boston at a gathering following the Dominican Day Parade and Festival.
The WBZ Weather Team has issued a Next Weather Alert for Monday, Aug. 19 for heavy downpours and thunderstorms in Massachusetts
Two people are facing charges after a shooting on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts Sunday evening that police said was the result of road rage.
A former flight attendant left Boston Sunday on his fourth annual journey to honor the victims of 9/11, including several former coworkers who were killed.
A 10-year-old Boston Red Sox fan had a special experience this weekend as he got to meet his sports hero, Hall of Famer David Ortiz.
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.
Jon Keller moderated a debate between Republicans looking for the party's nomination to challenge Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
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.
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.
Albert Suárez delivered another scoreless start and Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson homered to lift the Orioles to a 4-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.
New England Patriots vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf met with reporters before practice on Sunday. Wolf weighed in on rookie Drake Maye's progress, ending the pursuit of Brandon Aiyuk, and the trade of Matthew Judon.
Brayan Bello took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and Jarren Duran delivered a tiebreaking two-run single in the seventh to carry the Boston Red Sox past the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 Saturday night.
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.
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.