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Worcester Red Sox pitcher Blake Wehunt spoke with NewBostonPost about his increased velocity, growing up on a chicken farm, his Christian faith, hunting and playing as himself in MLB The Show.
Buffalo Bisons pitcher Pat Gallagher talks about pitching close to home, playing quarterback with Noah Gray and how his Christian faith shapes his baseball career.
Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown is believed to have suffered a high-ankle sprain in New England’s season-opening loss to Seattle. X-rays were negative, and Brown is set for an MRI.
Romy Gonzalez is hitting .380 in Triple-A Worcester and could give the Boston Red Sox another quality bat down the stretch. He spoke to NewBostonPost about his recent success.
The New England Patriots agreed to a four-year, $135 million extension with Christian Gonzalez, making him the NFL’s highest-paid cornerback.
Somerset Berkley could win its third straight Massachusetts girls’ field hockey state title this season. Its top player, senior Ryan Crook, is a boy who has helped the team win each of the past two championships.
The Boston Red Sox could have a better playoff path as the No. 6 seed than the No. 5 seed, which would likely mean another Wild Card Series against the Yankees in New York.
Worcester Red Sox manager Iggy Suarez says Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s defense, bunting ability and willingness to play small ball make him a strong fit for Boston.
A Massachusetts girls’ cross-country team with a transgender runner enters the 2026 season ranked No. 3 in the state after winning its first sectional title last year.
More Massachusetts voters support banning transgender athletes from school sports teams that don’t match their sex than oppose such a policy, a new UMass Amherst/WCVB poll found.
Worcester Red Sox outfielder Braiden Ward is chasing a Red Sox Triple-A stolen base record, but for the past four offseasons he has worked as a middle school and high school substitute teacher.
Worcester Red Sox infielder Tsung-Che Cheng tells NewBostonPost about Boston’s 15-game winning streak, Chien-Ming Wang and life in Taiwan.
Trevor Story says he hopes to return to the Boston Red Sox soon and help guide the team’s young infielders during the playoff race.
The Boston Red Sox will face the Kansas City Royals at the Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa, on Aug. 12, 2027.
Red Sox infielders Trevor Story and Romy Gonzalez praised the team’s first Faith and Family Night at Fenway Park and told NewBostonPost they would participate again.
The Boston Red Sox lost their fourth straight game Tuesday night as the Toronto Blue Jays rallied from a two-run deficit for a 5-3 win.
The last time Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease faced the Boston Red Sox, he pitched a one-hit shutout with 12 strikeouts. Now, he faces them as they hope to snap a three-game losing skid.
New England Patriots fans should thank Robert Kraft for Gillette Stadium as Buffalo Bills fans complain about obstructed views at the new Highmark Stadium.
The New England Patriots announced a contract extension with veteran tight end Hunter Henry on Monday.
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick says playing football and hockey helped him become a Gold Glove outfielder.
Worcester Red Sox pitcher Devin Sweet learned to cut hair in college and still gives teammates fresh fades while chasing his major league dream.
Seth Moulton once raised concerns about male athletes competing against girls. Now he has backed away without offering a clear plan to protect girls’ sports.
Ceddanne Rafaela continued his home-run barrage and the Boston Red Sox finished off a three-game road sweep over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday with an 8-4 victory.
Wilyer Abreu and Willson Contreras hit back-to-back homers in the eighth inning to help the Boston Red Sox notch a 5-4 victory over the Athletics on Thursday in West Sacramento, Calif.
Worcester Red Sox outfielder Braiden Ward leads all Triple-A players with 43 stolen bases and could help Boston as a late-season pinch runner.
Joe La Sorsa discusses joining the Red Sox, pitching for Italy, his Italian-American Catholic family, and his path to St. John’s.
Worcester Red Sox pitcher Seth Martinez talks about his World Series ring, his parents, Dustin Pedroia, Pedro Martinez and facing Shohei Ohtani.
LeBron James announced Friday that he is signing with the 76ers after eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. The four-time NBA champion said Philadelphia will be the final stop of his NBA career.
The Boston Red Sox will have an opportunity to make history when they play two games against the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday.
The Boston Red Sox will try to tie the franchise record with their 15th straight win Tuesday as Ranger Suárez returns to face the Baltimore Orioles.
The Boston Red Sox started their 13-game win streak on the road before the All-Star break, and they hope to continue it against the Baltimore Orioles tonight.
Attorney General Andrea Campbell has proposed updated Massachusetts rules for fantasy sports contests as the line between fantasy games and sports betting grows less clear.
Two male transgender athletes earned girls’ league all-star honors in Massachusetts high school sports this spring as debate over the state’s gender identity policy continues.
Northeastern University alum and Athletics pitcher Aaron Civale told NewBostonPost how his mechanical engineering background helps him refine his six-pitch arsenal.
Red Sox reliever Alec Gamboa recently spoke to NewBostonPost about his lengthy and unconventional path to the big leagues.
NCAA President Charlie Baker says the NCAA will keep letting male transgender athletes practice with women’s teams and receive team benefits after the Supreme Court ruling.
