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wgbh.org > news > local > 2026-01-21 > bostons-new-womens-pro-soccer-team-opens-against-the-reigning-champions

Boston’s new women’s pro soccer team opens against the reigning champions

Boston’s new women’s pro soccer team opens against the reigning champions3+ hour ago   (581+ words) Any sports fan knows that Boston is widely considered one of the best " if not the best " sports cities in the country. 2026 is shaping up to be a big year, too, especially in the world of women's professional soccer. Boston…...

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wgbh.org > news > local > 2025-11-25 > womens-pro-baseball-league-brings-hope-for-future-of-the-game

Women's Pro Baseball League brings hope for future of the game

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (671+ words) Beth Greenwood's baseball resume speaks for itself. Greenwood, who is currently the pitching coach at Vassar College, has played for Team USA, was a coach for the high-A Jersey Shore BlueClaws, an affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, and was the…...

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wgbh.org > news > local > 2025-11-18 > lowell-spinners-to-make-return-with-futures-league-in-2026

Lowell Spinners to make return with Futures League in 2026

2+ mon, 3+ day ago   (514+ words) In 2020, Massachusetts baseball took a hit when the Red Sox dropped the Lowell Spinners as a minor league affiliate. The move was part of a restructuring of the minor league system that significantly cut back on the number of cities…...

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wgbh.org > news > local > 2025-10-03 > yankees-shut-down-red-sox-in-wild-card-series-knocking-boston-out-of-contention

Yankees shut down Red Sox in Wild Card series, knocking Boston out of contention

Yankees shut down Red Sox in Wild Card series, knocking Boston out of contention3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (714+ words) Rookie right-hander Cam Schlittler struck out 12 in eight dominant innings and the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 4-0 on Thursday night to win their AL Wild Card Series in a deciding third game. Taking his place in Yankees-Red…...

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wgbh.org > news > local > 2025-09-30 > wild-card-series-puts-red-sox-yankees-rivalry-in-national-spotlight

Wild Card series puts Red Sox-Yankees rivalry in national spotlight

Wild Card series puts Red Sox-Yankees rivalry in national spotlight3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (624+ words) The Red Sox and Yankees have played each other over 2,000 times across their storied histories. But this week, they'll meet for a rare playoff showdown in this year's American League Wild Card series. Whoever wins this series may earn some…...

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wgbh.org > news > local > 2025-09-30 > remembering-carlton-fisks-walk-off-home-run-in-the-1975-world-series

Remembering Carlton Fisk’s walk-off home run in the 1975 World Series

Remembering Carlton Fisk’s walk-off home run in the 1975 World Series3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (404+ words) Fifty years ago, on Oct. 21, 1975, the Boston Red Sox played one of the greatest World Series games ever. The Sox hadn't won a championship in more than half a century. That night, they were down three games to two against…...

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wgbh.org > news > local > 2025-08-13 > braintree-boys-meet-world-at-little-league-baseball-world-series

Braintree boys meet world at Little League Baseball World Series

Braintree boys meet world at Little League Baseball World Series5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (669+ words) Braintree is a split town, with families and fans supporting two different Little League programs throughout the year. But now, just about everyone is rooting for the same team. Braintree American Little League is preparing to take the field in…...

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wgbh.org > news > local > 2025-07-28 > with-more-home-games-approaching-fenway-workers-weigh-their-options-in-labor-battle

With more home games approaching, Fenway workers weigh their options in labor battle

With more home games approaching, Fenway workers weigh their options in labor battle5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (643+ words) The air was hot and sticky as fans flowed into Fenway Park for Friday's game between the Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers. But hospitality workers with UNITE HERE Local 26 remained outside, hoisting signs and banging on drums. Along…...

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wgbh.org > news > local > 2025-07-25 > beer-and-food-workers-on-strike-at-fenway-for-homestand-between-dodgers-and-red-sox

Beer and food workers on strike at Fenway for homestand against Dodgers

Beer and food workers on strike at Fenway for homestand against Dodgers5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (187+ words) Hundreds of Aramark workers at Fenway Park are on strike and planning to stay out for all of a homestand between the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers starting Friday night. Concession workers had set a deadline of…...

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wgbh.org > news > local > 2025-07-23 > fenway-park-workers-set-to-go-on-strike-for-series-against-los-angeles-dodgers

Fenway Park workers set to go on strike for series against Los Angeles Dodgers

Fenway Park workers set to go on strike for series against Los Angeles Dodgers5+ mon, 4+ week ago   (415+ words) Fenway Park has seen a lot go down in its time. But even America's Most Beloved Ballpark could be in for a first this weekend. Hospitality workers at the ballpark, represented by UNITE HERE Local 26, are poised to strike during…...