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Willie Mays, one of baseball's all-time greats, dies at age 93
Mays was a 24-time All-Star and his iconic over-the-shoulder catch is still considered one of the greatest in the history of the game.
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Mays was a 24-time All-Star and his iconic over-the-shoulder catch is still considered one of the greatest in the history of the game.
Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts broke his left hand when he was hit by a pitch during the seventh inning of Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals.
Red Sox reliever Chris Martin was placed on the injured list Wednesday due to anxiety, and Boston manager Alex Cora applauded the right-hander for being open about his struggles with mental health. Cora also opened up about his own mental health struggles during his playing days.
The immediate impact will see Josh Gibson, one of the baseball's greatest players, take multiple records from the likes of Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth.
Ángel Hernández unsuccessfully sued Major League Baseball for racial discrimination.
The Red Sox are a game below .500 as they head into a series with the Tampa Bay Rays, which is where many expected the team to be throughout the season. Dan Roche and Joe Weil discuss the team "finding its level" after a strong start, plus the torrid stretch that Rafael Devers is on at the plate right now.
Nolan Gorman homered early and added an RBI single during a five-run eighth inning that propelled the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-2 victory against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night.
The Red Sox ran into a hot Twins team over the weekend, but took the series finale on Sunday thanks to another unsung arm in the rotation: Cooper Criswell. Dan Roche and Joe Weil discuss the righty's emergence in the rotation, Boston's power returning on Sunday, and look ahead to this week's visit to Atlanta where they'll square off against the Braves and old friend Chris Sale.
Dan Roche says the Red Sox need to give Alex Cora a contract extension that pays him well and keeps him in Boston for the long-term.
The Red Sox are a surprising 16-13 one month into the season despite a slew of injuries up and down the roster. How did they get here? Dan Roche and Joe Weil discuss the team's surprising start, and Rochie makes a case for the team to extend Alex Cora.
While the Red Sox can't seem to win at Fenway Park this season, they can't be beat on the road! Dan Roche and Joe Weil discuss the team's success on the road to start the season and how Alex Cora is keeping the team together despite a rash of injuries. They also discuss the continued success of the starting rotation, and give their take on a few funny stories from around Major League Baseball.
The Red Sox defense has gone from bad to horrific since Trevor Story's injury. Is there any hope for improvement on the diamond? And should they just play all their games on the road after an embarrassing 3-7 homestand? Dan Roche and Joe Weil break down the issues -- and a few bright spots -- with the 2024 Boston Red Sox.
After a 7-3 start on the road, the Red Sox will open the home portion of their schedule Tuesday at Fenway Park. Dan Roche and Joe Weil break down the team's impressive road trip, which included some strong pitching and timely swings, and look ahead to Tuesday's festivities to honor the 2004 World Series championship team.
Manny Ramirez is ready to do some Manny Ramirez things Tuesday at Fenway Park as the 2004 Red Sox World Series team will be honored. WBZ TV's Dan Roche caught up with him.
Worcester Red Sox manager Rich Gedman talks to WBZ-TV's Dan Roche about the legacy of Larry Lucchino, the longtime Boston Red Sox and WooSox president who died Tuesday at the age of 78.
The Red Sox got excellent outings from all five starting pitchers the first time through the rotation, a sign that Andrew Bailey's system and approach are working. Dan Roche and Joe Weil discuss Boston's starting pitching and the team's surprising bullpen, and break down what we need to see from the offense going forward.
From the Seoul Series to MLB Breakout Games, find out how to watch the excitement of 2024 MLB Spring Training.
Joe Castiglione will be honored at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown this July after receiving the Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broadcasting. The longtime radio voice of the Red Sox talks about the honor that goes with the award, and recalls his first season on the job.
The Red Sox are turning to former reliever and two-time World Series champ Craig Breslow to head their baseball ops. department.
Ryan Mountcastle hit a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning and scored on an infield hit to lead the AL East champion Baltimore Orioles over the last-place Boston Red Sox 5-2 on Saturday night for their 101st win.
Nick Pivetta allowed two hits in seven impressive innings and Trevor Story hit a two-run homer in the fifth to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 3-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night.
The Red Sox righty is set to resume throwing on Tuesday -- despite having a plate in his right cheek.
An exhibit honoring the baseball players that broke Major League Baseball's color barrier is opening Monday in Boston.
Matt Dermody is slated to start for the Red Sox on Thursday night after being called up from Triple-A, but the move is clouded with controversy with Dermody's past homophobic tweets back in the spotlight.
Major League Baseball's new rules are working as hoped through the first four days of the season.
Jury deliberations are set to continue on Monday in Karen Read's Massachusetts murder trial after about 22 hours so far.
The state attorney general is investigating the shooting of Nyah Mway, who was born in Myanmar and is a member of its Karen ethnic minority.
These Massachusetts beaches are closed as of Sunday due to bacteria levels.
Two men from Massachusetts are headed to Paris for the 2024 Olympics.
The Dalai Lama, Tibet's 88-year-old spiritual leader, underwent a knee replacement surgery on Friday at the Hospital for Special Surgery on Manhattan's Upper East Side.
The WBZ NEXT Weather Team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert for the risk of severe storms Sunday afternoon and evening.
These Massachusetts beaches are closed as of Sunday due to bacteria levels.
Jury deliberations are set to continue on Monday in Karen Read's Massachusetts murder trial after about 22 hours so far.
Canton residents are beginning to wonder if the Karen Read murder trial will end with no unanimous decision after a week of deliberations ended with a hung jury.
Two men from Massachusetts are headed to Paris for the 2024 Olympics.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
A new study from Harvard Business School shows why there should be more women managers in the workplace.
Dania Furniture recalls Hayden bookcase sold nationwide after an unanchored unit fell over, killing a 4-year-old.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
Although there has been skepticism around plant-based meat, Canadian researchers have found that it's the better option when it comes to getting in your protein.
A reformed romance scammer is speaking out, sharing with the I-Team how he got women to send him tens of thousands of dollars.
The I-Team's Call for Action came to the aid of a Waltham woman who paid thousands for a procedure to help her lose fat.
Records show Massachusetts police departments typically and legally sell back or trade in their guns to dealers when they're no longer used by officers.
A woman told WBZ-TV's I-Team she believes she was raped by a killer just weeks before two bodies were found in Brockton in 2014.
The I-Team uncovered a posting on a Massachusetts State Police Instagram account that used a song with racial slurs and talked about guns.
Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin spoke to WBZ-TV about his concerns over public distrust in the election process.
Jon Keller said Trump's delivery in his first debate was crisp and forceful, while Biden's presentation was halting, his voice raspy.
A bombshell report on the global EV marketplace finds 46% of American EV drivers are so fed up with charging and mobility issues, they're ready to switch back to gas-powered vehicles.
Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio hopes voters will empower her by approving the initiative petition.
Diana DiZoglio wants to perform an audit of the Massachusetts legislature, but has been met with pushback.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
Great Wolf Lodge Mashantucket is set to open in 2025 next to Foxwoods in Connecticut.
In a humble space in Hyde Park, a local company is on a mission to fix how flour is made.
At a time when store closures are surging, the parent company of TJ Maxx and Marshalls is talking about opening hundreds of new stores.
Takeda is planning to lay off more than 600 people in Cambridge and Lexington, Massachusetts
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.
Two men from Massachusetts are headed to Paris for the 2024 Olympics.
Manny Machado homered twice and drove in five runs, and Jackson Merrill and Brett Sullivan also went deep to carry the San Diego Padres to their second straight lopsided victory over the Boston Red Sox, 11-1 on Saturday.
Orlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Fame first baseman and Giants great nicknamed "Baby Bull," has died at 86.
Jackson Merrill hit a three-run homer and Kyle Higashioka added a two-run shot in a nine-run fifth inning, leading the San Diego Padres to a 9-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.
At least two Bruins players will be partaking in next year's 4 Nations Face-Off.
The MSPCA says goats can be goofy and fun pets - and you don't need to be an experienced farmer to adopt one.
Twenty-three sets of twins have graduated from Pollard Middle School in Needham.
A Nantucket restaurant and store has sold two scratch tickets worth more than $1 million this year.
The Stephen Bryant house in Plympton was built in 1669.
A fisherman in Dennis may have captured the first pictures of a wild flamingo in Massachusetts.