Why Rick Porcello's jackpot deal made sense to the Red Sox

Pedroia vowed over the offseason and in spring training that he'd return to being an offensive force in 2015. The four-time All-Star started to fulfill his promise Monday by hitting two solo home runs in the Boston Red Sox's 8-0 

Beating the rest of the league to the punch with a large contract extension for Rick Porcello when much better players await in free agency is not going to garner excitement or plaudits, but the Red Sox are anticipating an 

This week's Pop Quiz question came from Gary Mintz of South Huntington: Name the well-known Astros pitcher who can be seen in action during a Minute Maid Park scene from the 2014 film “Boyhood.” 

Pedroia vowed over the offseason and in spring training that he'd return to being an offensive force in 2015. The four-time All-Star started to fulfill his promise Monday by hitting two solo home runs in the Boston Red Sox's 8-0 

PHILADELPHIA — The Boston Red Sox's offense came as advertised on Opening Day. The Red Sox slugged five home runs Monday to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-0 in their season opener at Citizens Bank Park.