

It's all sunshine for Red Sox
BOSTON — Come in off the ledge. Close the window. Have a seat. Take a deep breath. Grab a drink – coffee, tea, whatever will help calm...


Red Sox pitching cup half-full or half-empty?
BOSTON — In spring training I asked David Ortiz what would be the key for the Red Sox this season. “Pitching,” he said. “If we score 20...


Flanagan races to be the first US woman to win Boston in 30 years
When Shalane Flanagan steps to the starting line in Hopkinton this morning for the 119th running of the Boston Marathon, she’ll be trying...


Mooooookie puts on a show in Red Sox home opener
BOSTON — He has the perfect name for a home crowd. Especially one that is just bursting to shake off the long, brutal winter to cheer for...


Faces of Spring Training: Lynn's Pazik enjoying Royals' reign
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Last year was a bit of a whirlwind for Lynn native Mike Pazik and his wife, Susan. Two of their daughters got married...


Faces of Spring Training: Mike Yastrzemski making name for himself with Orioles
FORT MYERS, Fla. — There is one compliment above all a baseball player can receive: Having his manager call him a baseball player. It is...


Faces of Spring Training: Swampscott’s Ryan now home with the Braves
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Joining the Braves front office in November, Swampscott’s Billy Ryan is still familiarizing himself with his new team....


Red Sox see Ramirez making smooth transition to left field
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Asking a 10-year major league veteran – especially a three-time All-Star – to take on a new position can be a tall...


Swampscott’s Kline learning to like Dolphins instead of Patriots
Growing up in Swampscott, Todd Kline was – of course – a Patriots fan. But, that allegiance quickly changed this month. On March 2,...


Pedro open to considering PED users for Hall of Fame
FORT MYERS, Fla. – When Pedro Martinez is officially inducted into the Hall of Fame in July, he will be standing on the stage in...