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City councilors call for Mass. and Cass emergency declaration; Wu admin. pushes back
Local News Boston City Councilors Erin Murphy, Frank Baker, Ed Flynn, and Michael Flaherty said that officials need to declare a state of emergency to improve the situation at Mass. and Cass. An encampment of tents and shelters lines Atkinson Street in the area know as Mass. and Cass, Aug. 17, 2023. John Tlumacki / […]
Why do some New Englanders call sprinkles ‘jimmies’?
Wickedpedia “New York is a ‘sprinkle’ town. If you call them ‘jimmies,’ you’re probably the type of person who roots for the Boston Red Sox.” Ice cream treats at the Crescent Ridge Dairy Bar in Sharon. Jonathan Wiggs / The Boston Globe When someone walks into Rancatore’s Ice Cream looking to top their cone with […]
Red Sox call up left-handed pitcher Brandon Walter, infielder Enmanuel Valdez from Triple-A Worcester
Red Sox Walter most recently appeared in a major league game in late July; Valdez has been in Worcester since early June. Enmanuel Valdez and Brandon Walter were both called up to the Red Sox on Friday. (AP Photo/Brandon Sloter) The Red Sox recalled left-handed pitcher Brandon Walter and infielder Enmanuel Valdez to their major […]
Listen to Tom Brady’s first conference call after getting drafted by the Patriots
Patriots “It’s gonna be a great challenge, but I think I’m ready for it. Actually, I know I’m ready for it.” Tom Brady went from an unheralded sixth-round pick to the greatest QB in NFL history. AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) With Tom Brady set to make his anticipated return to Gillette Stadium for New England’s season […]
Red Sox call up Top-20 prospect Wilyer Abreu
Red Sox Outfielder Jarren Duran will likely be headed to the injured list. Worcester MA 8/16/23 Worcester Red Sox Wilyer Abreu against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders at Polar Park. Photo by Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff The Boston Red Sox are reportedly calling up outfield prospect Wilyer Abreu, per SportsMedia’s Augusto Cárdenas and MassLive’s Christopher Smith. Wilyer Abreu […]
Red Sox players, commentators, fans stunned after blown call during Sunday’s game
Red Sox “Oh my god. What are we doing?” Red Sox manager Alex Cora argues with umpire Junior Valentine during Sunday’s game. Sarah Stier/Getty With Sunday’s victory over the Yankees, the Red Sox swept their rivals and improved to a 66-58 record. But the victory did not come without a controversial moment. Wilyer Abreu talks […]
Listen to Don Orsillo’s call of Fernando Tatis Jr. stealing home
Red Sox “Here comes Fernando!!” San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. steals home during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, in San Diego. Gregory Hull/AP Photo Wednesday night’s game between the San Diego Padres and Baltimore Orioles started off like any other good matchup. The Orioles […]
Whether you call it ‘skiplagging’ or ‘hidden-city travel,’ it’s contentious
Travel Booking a flight with a layover in the city that’s the real destination for the traveler can net big bargains, but airlines prohibit the practice. Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images, File On the last day of June, American Airlines agents at Gainesville Regional Airport in Florida canceled a North Carolina teenager’s flight after realizing […]
Watch: Patriots benefit from questionable roughing the passer call vs. Commanders
Patriots “That’s a sack. What else are you supposed to do?” KJ Henry’s sack of Mac Jones early in the second half was negated due to a peculiar roughing the passer penalty. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The Patriots probably got a little lucky on their opening drive of the second half. Facing a third-and-10 from the […]
Why do some Bostonians call subs ‘spuckies’?
Wickedpedia “If they know what a spuckie is, if they’re from Boston, they’re really tickled that we have that on the menu.” JOSH REYNOLDS FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE Most everyone is familiar with the sub sandwich: a long sub roll split in half, filled with meats of one’s choosing and toppings galore, from lettuce to […]