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Red Sox blow two saves (including Kenley Jansen) in crushing loss to Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — Tyler O’Neill hit two dramatic homers. Josh Winckowski escaped a treacherous jam with a rare, perfectly timed 1-2-3 double play. Lots of good things happened for the Red Sox on Saturday. But they ultimately ran out of arms and lost a gut-puncher for the second straight day at Dodger Stadium.
Worcester Red Sox fall to Lehigh Valley IronPigs in walk-off fashion
ALLENTOWN – On a 3-2 pitch with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the ninth, Cal Stevenson worked a walk to give the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (13-7, 47-46) a walk-off win over the Worcester Red Sox (10-9, 45-49) on Saturday night at Coca-Cola Park. The...
Red Sox’ Joe Castiglione caps off Hall of Fame speech with signature call
Longtime Red Sox radio announcer Joe Castiglione officially took his much-deserved place in Cooperstown on Saturday, accepting the annual Ford C. Frick Award as part of the Baseball Hall of Fame’s Induction Weekend. Castiglione, who was announced as the winner of the award in December, accepted the honor at the Glimmerglass Festival Opera House on Saturday.
As Vaughn Grissom begins rehab assignment, road back to Boston could be long one
LOS ANGELES — When infielder Vaughn Grissom was rehabilitating from a hamstring pull early in the season the Red Sox made it clear that when Grissom was fully recovered, the second base position would be his in Boston. After all, the Sox had targeted him when they were ready...
Red Sox lineup heavy on righties Sat. as Alex Cora tries to combat fatal flaw
LOS ANGELES — It’s no secret that the Red Sox have had trouble facing left-handed starters this season. After being dominated by Kansas City’s Cole Ragans last Friday, they’re 12-15 in such games so far. Their next chance to improve on that subpar record will come...
Red Sox vs. Dodgers live stream: How to watch MLB free on Saturday
The Los Angeles Dodgers lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Boston Red Sox as they head into their matchup on Saturday, July 20 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. The Red Sox game is scheduled to start at 7:15 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on FOX and NESN. Fans looking to watch this MLB game can do so for free by using FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, both of which offer free trials. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the game.
Mass General Brigham ‘operational’ after system failure
Mass General Brigham said its facility is “operational” and “open to patients” after the hospital’s cybersecurity network failed during Friday’s worldwide outage. “The dedication and efforts of our response teams and staff have allowed all of our emergency departments and many of our clinics to remain open while also ensuring we can continue safe care for the many patients already admitted to our hospitals,” the hospital’s press release said.
MassMutual Foundation awards $100,000 to Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services
SPRINGFIELD — The MassMutual Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services in Springfield to support the agency’s emergency food pantry. The foundation made the announcement Friday. “We are stronger when we come together as a community, “said Dennis Duquette, head of MassMutual...
Update: Prepare for strong thunderstorms in Berkshire County early Saturday evening
An updated report from the National Weather Service was issued on Saturday at 4:10 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4:45 p.m. for Berkshire County. Residents can anticipate wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 4:09 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Falls Village, or 16 miles northwest...
53 people, 1 child arrested after Worcester car show gathering, police say
Since the spring, car shows have been held at different locations throughout Worcester, where reports of reckless driving, incidents of gunshots and property damage have occurred, according to a press release from the Worcester Police Department. On Friday, July 19, officers responded to “several” calls throughout the day after citizens...
Chester water supply discoloration suspected to be manganese
CHESTER — A Chester water commissioner has confirmed that the town’s drinking water supply is discolored and said that naturally occurring manganese is suspected to be the cause. Commissioner Robert Daley said in an email to The Republican Saturday that the town tested the water supply in June...
VP Kamala Harris on Cape Cod for fund-raiser as speculation about Biden continues
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to address a crowd of more than 800 at a fund-raiser on Cape Cod on Saturday afternoon, according to published reports. The appearance at the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum comes as speculation continues to swirl about the future of President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry: Stream, price, star time, how to watch the fight
There’s no Mike Tyson, but there is still a high-profile fight as YouTube star Jake Maul takes on mixed martial artist Mike Perry. Saturday night’s event will be a pay-per-view boxing event available via DAZN. LIVE STREAM: Sign up here to watch the Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry...
20 Mass. firefighters to combat blazes in Montana
A crew of 20 wildland firefighters will be sent to Helena, Montana to help battle a large fire that has burned thousands of acres of land. The firefighters will be working to put out one of the nine large, active and uncontained fires that have already burned almost 46,000 acres across the state, according to the state Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).
Separate crashes strike different Maine State Police cruisers, police say
(*This story was updated at 2:17 p.m., on Saturday, July, 20, 2024, with additional reporting.) The Maine State Police are currently investigating separate crashes where two different trooper vehicles were hit, according to a press release from Maine’s Department of Public Safety. Shortly after midnight on Friday, July 19,...
Watch USA vs. South Sudan free live stream: Olympic Basketball Showcase
The United States men’s basketball team is continuing to gear up for the Olympics and on Saturday, July 20 the squad will face off against South Sudan at the O2 Arena in London. The game is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on Fox....
Disney bids farewell to ‘offensive’ character after 50 years
While working on the installation of a new Country Bear Musical Jamboree, Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom has announced the removal of a 50-year-old character citing concerns over the name being “derogatory” and “offensive.”. Liver Lips McGrowl, who’s been a member of the Country Bear Jamboree...
Mass. Sen Warren: Kamala Harris ready to step up if Biden steps down
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., underlined her support for President Joe Biden on Saturday, but said Vice President Kamala Harris is ready to step up if the 81-year-old chief executive exits the race. “Joe Biden is our nominee,” Warren told MSNBC’s “The Weekend” program, adding that Biden has a “big...
NBA announces start time for final Celtics Summer League game
The Celtics will play their final game of NBA Summer League on Sunday, facing off against the 76ers in the consolation round in Las Vegas. The league announced the Celtics will take on the Philadelphia 76ers at Cox Pavillion in Las Vegas with a 5 p.m. ET start time. The game will be televised on NBATV and also locally on NBC Sports Boston.
Cops, DA probe fatal shooting in Lowell; one dead, two injured
Authorities in Lowell are investigating a shooting in Lowell early Saturday morning that left one person dead and two more injured. Police responded to the call at a Hindu temple on Middlesex Street around 4:53 a.m. on Saturday, where they found three people suffering from gunshot wounds, Lowell Police Superintendent Greg Hudon and Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan said in a joint statement.
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