Work, fight, or play ball: when Babe Ruth paused his career and headed to the mill
During the first world war, Americans across society were expected to contribute. And that included baseball’s biggest stars
August 2024
Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen to make history by playing in same game for two teams
Red Sox’ Jarren Duran apologizes for aiming ‘horrific’ homophobic slur at fan
February 2024
Business of soccer
Does Jürgen Klopp’s exit signal the end of the golden age of FSG?
As Liverpool prepares to look for a new manager, and its owners look to expand their portfolio, both parties may be racing toward a reckoning
October 2023
Tim Wakefield, Red Sox’ beloved World Series winning pitcher, dies at 57
Tim Wakefield, the knuckleball pitcher who helped the Boston Red Sox win their curse-busting World Series title in 2004 has died at the age of 57
August 2023
The Yankees face their first losing season in 30 years. Things may get worse
The team won the AL East by seven games last year. This season a series of injuries and a lack of depth have hit them hard
July 2023
Braves turn first 8-3-5 triple play since 1884 … and lose to Red Sox
The Atlanta Braves achieved a piece of history on Tuesday night, turning an 8-3-5 triple play for only the second time ever in the major leagues
May 2023
Red Sox-Phillies game delayed after spectator falls over railing into bullpen
A spectator was taken to a trauma center after falling over a protective railing and into the bullpen at the Red Sox-Phillies game on Friday night
April 2023
Tampa Bay Rays rally past Red Sox to equal baseball’s best start in 139 years
Tampa Bay Rays win 12th straight, one shy of best major league start since 1900
March 2023
Red Sox’ Justin Turner taken to hospital after being hit in face by pitch
Boston Red Sox infielder Justin Turner was taken to hospital after leaving Monday’s game against the Detroit Tigers when he was hit in the face by a pitch
February 2023
MLB feels effect of new rules as pitch clock violation ends Red Sox-Braves game
Baseball’s new rules designed to improve pace of play are coming fast at everyone, particularly the players
January 2023
Rafael Devers reportedly agrees to 11-year, $331m extension with Red Sox
Rafael Devers has agreed to an 11-year extension worth $331m with the Boston Red Sox, a person with knowledge of the agreement told the AP on Wednesday
July 2022
Four games, 59 runs conceded: the Red Sox are in an impressive historic slump
Woeful Red Sox concede inside-the-park grand slam in record 28-5 loss to Jays
March 2022
Private investigator says drug kingpin ordered hit on Red Sox star David Ortiz
A drug trafficker who was jealous of David Ortiz had him shot at a Dominican nightclub in 2019, according to private investigators
January 2022
David Ortiz voted into Hall of Fame as Bonds and Clemens fall off ballot
David Ortiz was elected to the Hall of Fame in his first turn, while steroid-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were denied in their final year
October 2021
ALCS: Luis García hurls Houston Astros past Boston Red Sox into World Series
The Houston Astros earned yet another trip to the World Series, beating the Boston Red Sox 5-0 Friday night in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series
MLB playoffs: Astros and Braves win to move to brink of World Series
The Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves inched closer to a World Series showdown with their victories in Wednesday’s LCS action
Red Sox edge closer to World Series after Schwarber’s grand slam
Kyle Schwarber hit a grand slam – Boston’s third in two games – and the Red Sox routed the Houston Astros for the second straight time
