Heaney, Rizzo, Velazquez Help Streaking Yanks Sweep Red Sox
The New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 5-2 on Wednesday night to match a season best with their sixth straight victory.
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The New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 5-2 on Wednesday night to match a season best with their sixth straight victory.
The New York Yankees beat Boston 2-0 Tuesday night to sweep a doubleheader and move ahead of the Red Sox for an AL wild-card spot.
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.
The picture wasn't ideal for the Boston baseball club. But manager Alex Cora never lost confidence.
The Boston Red Sox suddenly erupted for five runs to shake Fenway Park and storm past the New York Yankees 5-4 Sunday.
Rougned Odor's two-run double highlighted a four-run rally in the eighth inning to push the Yankees past the Red Sox.
Rafael Devers hit two home runs to help the Boston Red Sox best New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole for the second straight time at Fenway Park in a 6-2 win Friday night.
Tanner Houck was absolutely dealing for the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night, until Mother Nature rained on his parade.
The Red Sox took advantage of a record four wild pitches by Brooks Kriske in the 10th to rally past the Yankees, 5-4, at Fenway Park.
After a light in center field caused a brief commotion during Sunday's Red Sox-Yankees game, Boston manager Alex Cora said it was "no big deal." Major League Baseball agrees with the Sox skipper.
Scoring runs has been a bit of an issue for the Red Sox as of late, something the team needs to shake with a bunch of divisional games ahead.
A flash of light pointed at home plate caused a brief delay in the Bronx on Sunday night, after Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez pointed it out to an umpire.
The fan who hit Verdugo with a baseball thrown from the Yankee Stadium stands has been banned for life from attending big league games.
Behind homers for Gleyber Torres and Rougned Odor, the depleted New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 9-1 on Sunday night.
Gerrit Cole struck out 11 and the Yankees beat the Red Sox 3-1 in a contest called after six innings because of heavy rain Saturday.
Play had to be stopped in the bottom of the sixth after a fan reportedly threw a baseball at Verdugo while he was in the field.
After two false starts, Red Sox prospect Jarren Duran is set to make his Major League debut on Saturday.
Eduardo Rodriguez shut down the short-handed Yankees into the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat their rivals 4-0 Friday night
The Red Sox-Yankees game was postponed due to the Yankees' COVID-19 issues.
Jarren Duran, one of the Red Sox' brightest prospects may soon be making his major league debut. And he may be doing it in New York, against the Yankees.
Severe weather swept through the Northeast on Wednesday night, disrupting games in Boston and New York. Those games turned out very differently for the two rivals.
The Yankees visited Boston over the weekend. Sure enough, the Red Sox had a lot of fun.
The Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 9-2 Sunday to complete a second straight sweep of their longtime rivals.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft will have to wait at least one more year to get into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
This weekend in the Boston area you'll have your choice of celebrating the end of fall or the beginning of the Christmas season.
The MBTA has released a new app that lets riders track their bus, train or commuter rail in real time in Boston. But is it accurate?
Boston police are looking for a suspicious man accused of inappropriately touching students outside Snowden International School in the Back Bay.
Joonas Korpisalo stopped 21 shots, Elias Lindholm scored the game's only goal, and the Boston Bruins beat the Utah Hockey Club 1-0 on Thursday night in their first game since the team fired coach Jim Montgomery.
How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? The WBZ NEXT Weather team shares their prediction.
The MBTA has long displayed wait times on the boards at stations in Greater Boston, but their latest development aims to bring that convenience to the palm of your hand.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft will have to wait at least one more year to get into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Boston police are investigating the theft of $250,000 worth of jewelry from a locker at a high end spa and salon in Copley Square Tuesday afternoon.
As teacher strikes continue in three North Shore communities in Massachusetts, non-union employees at the schools like bus drivers and cafeteria workers are still hard at work.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head.
Several hospitals have failed to come to an agreement with the second-largest health insurer in Massachusetts, Point32Health.
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.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?
Massachusetts voters approved ballot questions on the auditor's authority and the MCAS, but lawmakers may still tinker with them.
Donald Trump won 75 cities and towns in Massachusetts in the 2024 election. Eleven of them voted Democrat four years ago.
If you were looking for surprises, the 2024 election likely wasn't for you.
John Deaton said he believes Sen. Elizabeth Warren is creating divisiveness in the state
The maker of Bell's Seasoning says its stuffing won't be in stores for Thanksgiving this year.
The Museum of Ice Cream will open its doors this December in Boston's Seaport neighborhood.
It appears Tree House Brewing Company has big plans to expand in Boston, according to filings with the city.
Here's where to find Veterans Day 2024 free food offers and discounts at restaurants in Massachusetts.
Seven Stop & Shop stores in Massachusetts will be closing permanently on Oct. 31.
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.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft will have to wait at least one more year to get into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Joonas Korpisalo stopped 21 shots, Elias Lindholm scored the game's only goal, and the Boston Bruins beat the Utah Hockey Club 1-0 on Thursday night in their first game since the team fired coach Jim Montgomery.
The Boston Celtics will be welcomed to the White House by President Joe Biden on Thursday to celebrate the franchise's 18th NBA Championship.
Cole Strange is back at practice for the New England Patriots, and detailed his frustrating recovery from a right knee injury that has sidelined him for nearly a year.
The New England Patriots will make their annual trip to South Beach this weekend to take on the Miami Dolphins.
Researchers spotted a right whale in Cape Cod Bay exhibiting behavior that is typically seen later in the season.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.
New York City is officially legalizing jaywalking. Is it time for Boston to do the same?
Boston is looking to give new life to the historic bear dens in Franklin Park.
The massive comet that's starting to become visible in the night sky won't stick around for too long.