Red Sox rookie ‘was definitely surprised’ to pitch eighth inning; ‘It was crazy’
Red Sox rookie Alec Gamboa wasn’t expecting to pitch the eighth inning Friday. After all, he had never before pitched in a high-leverage spot in the major leagues.
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Man killed in Dorchester stabbing early Monday morning identified
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Dispatch audio provides first look at police response in Karen Solomon investigation
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Chad Tracy gives Red Sox injury updates on Roman Anthony, Trevor Story, Garrett Whitlock, others
Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy provided injury updates on several players.
Funeral plans announced for slain Worcester officer amid ongoing search for wife
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Rep. Neal’s recent ‘earmarks’ press events raise ethics questions | Erica Swallow
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National pizza chain makes makes surprising name change
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Mass. man pleads guilty to distributing child sex abuse material
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Walmart’s end-of-summer sale has Blackstone, Pit Boss, more for up to 65% off
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Markey says he's delivered. Moulton says it's not enough. Voters decide soon
In their final debate before early voting begins, Ed Markey defended his decades-long record while Seth Moulton argued Massachusetts Democrats need a new generation of leadership.
Worcester biomedical company receives USDA warning over injured, killed lab primates
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DA Gulluni calls state’s courthouse decision a ‘miss’ for Springfield
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Construction nears on $60 million rehab for Springfield’s Clock Tower building area
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Rainy, unseasonably cool weekend ahead for Massachusetts
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