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Former Yankees Rookie of the Year candidate should be a Red Sox trade deadline target
The Boston Red Sox are searching for a right-handed bat before the trade deadline to help mitigate their struggles against lefty pitching. The Oakland A's will be sellers before July 30. Rookie reliever Mason Miller and designated hitter Brent Rooker are among their most popular potential trade pieces, but the Red Sox could make good use of one of their soon-to-be-free agents.
Mosquitoes with West Nile virus found in Boston communities, officials say
West Nile virus was detected in nine mosquito test samples in Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, Roxbury and West Roxbury, the Boston Public Health Commission announced Friday. These samples were the first in Boston to test positive this summer, according to a statement released by the commission. No human cases of West...
Sixers exec says team will be looking ‘to take the title away’ from Celtics in 2024-25
"They're the target, but we don't feel like we give up anything to them." The Celtics might be perched atop the NBA after capturing their sought-after 18th championship last month, but Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey doesn’t believe the gap is that wide between his team and the reigning champions.
Marcelo Mayer, Red Sox farm system earn rave reviews in Keith Law’s prospect rankings
Marcelo Mayer was tabbed as the No. 2 prospect in baseball in Keith Law's latest rankings. The future continues to look bright for the Red Sox when it comes to Marcelo Mayer and the rest of Boston’s stacked prospect pipeline. Keith Law of The Athletic released his latest top...
Red Sox make trade for new pitcher
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ loss is the Boston Red Sox’s gain. The Red Sox on Friday acquired James Paxton in a trade with the Dodgers. Big Maple is BACK. pic.twitter.com/riKW4TfUAS — Red Sox (@RedSox) July 26, 2024 The trade came four days after the Dodgers designated Paxton for assignment. Paxton has a 4.43 ERA through... The post Red Sox make trade for new pitcher appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Faulkner Hospital nurses also approve 1-day strike
Nurses are demanding equal pay and help to address unsafe staffing and patient safety issues. Nurses at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital in Jamaica Plain overwhelmingly voted Thursday to authorize a potential one-day strike. According to the Massachusetts Nurses Association, the nurses are demanding equal pay with Brigham and...
Wildfire smoke could be visible in Massachusetts during weekend
BOSTON - It's looking like a great weekend weatherwise in Massachusetts, though you may notice some haze in the sky from wildfires on the west coast.If you were outdoors Thursday night, you likely noticed a big change in the feel of the air. Humidity levels dropped big time yesterday and the airmass overhead will remain quite dry and comfy right through this weekend.Wildfire smoke could be visibleFriday will be a sparkling day with nearly wall to wall sunshine. However, you may notice a bit of a hue or touch of haze in the air in some locations. This is our...
East Boston Police Build Bridges with Local Youth Through Day of Engagement and Education
It's not all sirens and serious faces at East Boston's District A-7 police station. Recently, officers exchanged their regular duties for a day of community engagement, hosting youngsters from Little Adventures and La Vaca Lola daycare centers. The kids, donned in faux police uniforms complete with body-worn cameras and radios, had a firsthand experience of police work in their community.
Community group finally gets new public pool in Charlestown after 2 year battle
BOSTON - A popular swimming pool in Charlestown has finally re-opened to the public after a long struggle with the city of Boston.Boston Mayor Michelle Wu led the ribbon cutting at the new Clougherty Pool on Bunker Hill Street Thursday morning.Charlestown's only public pool was shut down in June 2022 because of structural problems. It was supposed to re-open a year later, but delays dragged on.Friends of Clougherty PoolResidents formed a group, Friends of Clougherty Pool, and learned last year that the pool had to be completely demolished because it was in such poor shape. They collected nearly 2,000 signatures in...
Heat and sunshine will dominate Boston this weekend
This is as good as it gets for late July, with warm air and sunny days. Free from clouds and rain, the weekend kicks off warm Friday with temperatures near 83 degrees for highs. The humidity has dropped, too, especially through western Massachusetts and the Merrimack Valley. With clear skies,...
Influential rock band drops first new song with original lineup in 34 years
One of the most influential and iconic alternative rock bands of the late 1980s and early ’90s has put out a new track with its original lineup for the first time in 34 years. Jane’s Addiction released “Imminent Redemption” on Wednesday, July 24 with its original lineup featuring Perry...
Max Jones’ bruising brand of hockey should make him a popular figure on Bruins
“I kind of like to play the game with my hair on fire." Max Jones didn’t mince words when asked about his approach on the ice. “Big, strong, fast,” Boston’s free-agent pickup acknowledged earlier this month. “I kind of like to play the game with my hair on fire a little bit — just kind of, ‘go, go, go.’ I think the more I get invested in a game and the more my heart rate gets up, the more effective I can be. I think that just makes it easier for me to cement my playing style into a game each and every night.”
Massachusetts' Summer EBT Program to Provide $120 Per Child for Groceries During School Break
Massachusetts residents with school-aged children may be in need of some financial relief during the height of summer. The Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA), in collaboration with Governor Healey, has implemented the Summer EBT program, an initiative designed to assist families with additional funds for groceries. According to a statement from the City of Boston, eligible families will receive $120 per child to address food insecurity when school is out.
Legislature warming to Boston's push for higher fines
Boston property owners, landlords and businesses that violate the city's sanitary code could face significantly higher fees under a home rule petition that gained House approval this week and may be on the move in the Senate. City Councilor Liz Breadon, who co-filed the initial proposal that made its way...
Jaylen Brown's Bold Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese WNBA Rookie of the Year Stance Turns Heads
Jaylen Brown has to be feeling good right about now. Not only is the Boston Celtics superstar is fresh off winning his first NBA championship, but he also received finals MVP honors due to his elite performance. Since then, Brown has been seen across the western United States with ...
Stores already preparing for Massachusetts sales tax holiday
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The much-anticipated tax-free weekend in Massachusetts is fast approaching as stores and customers prepare for the sales. Many in the Bay State have their calendars marked as August 10 and August 11 is the state’s annual sales tax-free weekend, which means no sales tax on items up to $2500 dollars.
Massachusetts Ranks #1 State in the US for Best School System
It's pretty crazy to think that public education spending in the U.S. is now over $18,614 per student annually, according to National Center for Education Statistics. But how does all that cash stack up when it comes to actual school performance?. WalletHub just released its 2024 report on the states...
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