Red Sox Midseason Report Cards: Room For Improvement Across The Board
How many times do you hear it? Johnny could get such better grades if he'd only apply himself.
How many times do you hear it? Johnny could get such better grades if he'd only apply himself.
With the Red Sox tied for last place at the All-Star break, the one shred of hope for the team to make the playoffs rests in the return of several key injured players.
Tony Massarotti and Marc Bertrand opened the day discussing the MLB All Star Game and last night's Home Run Derby. Are people taking the Home Run Derby too seriously?
The MLB Home Run Derby was Monday night and for some it can be slightly boring to watch it at home on television. Well to keep things interesting and keep the crowd engaged the Double-A Baseballtown Home Run Derby has added a few features.
Zolak and Goucher talked with CBS Baseball Insider Jon Heyman who is in Kansas City for the All-Star Game. The guys discussed whether or not the Red Sox can catch the Yankees and what the Sox need to do to get better.
Francisco Liriano ( SP, MIN) has been fantastic since returning to the starting rotation. After tossing 6.2 innings and allowing just one run this week against the Rangers, Liriano has now allowed just 15 runs in his last 49.1 innings, striking out 52 against 24 walks.
Dan Shaughnessy of the Boston Globe joined Gresh and Dave Goucher, who was filling in for Zo, in studio to discuss what's going on with this Red Sox team. What do the Sox need to do to get better?
Just as transitioning from a reliever into a starter took some time, the switch back to the bullpen for Daniel Bard has had its fair share of ups and downs.
The Yankees left town Sunday night, but the bad blood between Vicente Padilla and Mark Teixeira won't be going away any time soon.
Newcomers Pedro Ciriaco and Mauro Gomez had three hits each and the Sox gained a split of their doubleheader with a 9-5 win over the Yankees.
To say this weekend's series at Fenway Park is a make-or-break moment for the Red Sox would be a little inaccurate.
Reggie Jackson spoke to Sports Illustrated for this month's issue, and he offered his opinions on who should not be in the Hall of Fame. Unsurprisingly, Jackson didn't hold back.
For David Ortiz, the wounds from offseason contract negotiations are still fresh.
The good news? Dustin Pedroia has not reaggravated his thumb injury from earlier in the season.
Over the weekend, the Red Sox needed to make room on the roster for Josh Beckett, so they designated Darnell McDonald for assignment.
Remember back in May, when Josh Beckett created his own soap opera by golfing while injured, and manager Bobby Valentine came out publicly and said he's never heard of anyone getting hurt while golfing?
To make the playoffs in baseball, you need to tread water against the best teams and rack up victories against the worst teams.
The Boston Red Sox announced Tuesday that they have released Bobby Jenks and placed him on unconditional release waivers.
Despite a large public outcry for an expansion of the instant replay system, MLB commissioner Bud Selig said he's not hearing it.
Jim Thorne, Wilson Betemit, and Mike Fiers are just a few players featured on our "5 Up" list. See who else is trending upwards and which players you should steer clear of.
While the Boston Red Sox are coming off arguably their worst offensive showing of the season, it was understandable given the quality of opposing pitcher.
After being traded away from the only professional baseball organization he's ever known, how long would it take Kevin Youkilis to move on emotionally and mentally?
New York Yankees starter Andy Pettitte broke his left ankle and is expected to miss at least six weeks after he was hit by a line drive during Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Indians.
There's no doubt the Red Sox are desperately missing the contributions of center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury.
Felger and Jermaine Wiggins opened the day discussing the Boston Red Sox trade of Kevin Youkilis and the crowd's reaction to a Will Middlebrooks error last night.
The owner of the New Hampshire coffee shop believes it will cost them more than a million dollars to move and buy another property.
A 21-year-old East Bridgewater man was arraigned on child pornography charges after a lengthy investigation by a vigilante motorcycle group.
For the second time in 11 days, a water main break has flooded a Boston neighborhood and the people who live and work nearby are looking for answers.
When Drake Maye makes his first career start as an NFL quarterback, he won't have Rhamondre Stevenson in the backfield.
Brenden Schooler will be leading the charge on special teams for the Patriots for the foreseeable future.
Here's how to watch the comet that will be visible to the naked eye for the next few nights.
Suni Williams, a Needham native, is one of two NASA astronauts stuck in space.
The northern lights have been very active in 2024. An expert explains why it could continue for months to come.
The northern lights were clearly visible in a spectacular display Thursday night.
For the second time in 11 days, a water main break has flooded a Boston neighborhood and the people who live and work nearby are looking for answers.
In this week's At the Clinic with Dr. Mallika, she explains what charley horses are and how to treat them.
Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day and a new study finds that meditation can be just as effective in treating anxiety as medication.
Fisher-Price is offering $25 to product owners who remove and destroy swing parts that increase risk of suffocation.
More and more women under 40 are being diagnosed with breast cancer and a Boston doctor is sharing the possible reasons why this number keeps going up.
Steward Health Care said it will abandon Norwood Hospital and its four affiliated clinics.
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.
WBZ political analyst Jon Keller is putting two new commercials from the candidates to the truth test.
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell has filed a lawsuit against TikTok. Is that the best way to fight back?
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.
The owner of the New Hampshire coffee shop believes it will cost them more than a million dollars to move and buy another property.
An old Christmas Tree Shops location in Massachusetts will be turned into a "Spirit Christmas" store.
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.
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.
When Drake Maye makes his first career start as an NFL quarterback, he won't have Rhamondre Stevenson in the backfield.
Brenden Schooler will be leading the charge on special teams for the Patriots for the foreseeable future.
Will the Patriots ride the Drake Maye buzz to a win on Sunday, or will the Texans be too much to handle?
A cryptic post by Christian Barmore and a promising update from Jerod Mayo make it sound like the defensive tackle might return this season.
It's the dawn of a new era in New England, as Drake Maye will make his first career start Sunday against the Houston Texans.
The northern lights have been very active in 2024. An expert explains why it could continue for months to come.
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.