Worcester
‘It really stems from who he is as a person’: WooSox’ Ryan Fitzgerald embraced the Worcester community — and the city repaid him
Red Sox ‘”He makes everybody who comes in contact with him better.” Ryan Fitzgerald has touched the lives of many fans while playing for Worcester. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff The clubhouse located underneath Polar Park’s home dugout is a large, vibrant room adorned with several wooden lockers, most of which look like near-replicas of one another. […]
Worcester student arrested at school had loaded gun, heroin, crack cocaine in his bag, police say
Crime “We do not believe the student in question was planning to harm our students or staff,” said a Worcester Alternative School spokesperson. A teen boy was arrested at a Worcester school after he carried a loaded handgun and multiple bags of drugs onto campus Monday morning, according to a press release from the Worcester […]
‘This is what we are facing’: Worcester city councilor says her home was vandalized
Politics Etel Haxhiaj said someone threw a baseball at her home, and that her political lawn signs were vandalized. Political lawn signs in the yard of Worcester District 5 City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj were allegedly vandalized Friday evening. Etel Haxhiaj A progressive Worcester city councilor says her home was vandalized Friday evening when a baseball […]
Spicy ‘One Chip Challenge’ to be pulled from shelves after Worcester teen’s death
Local News The chip was one of the last things Harris Wolobah, 14, ate before he died, his family said. Steve LeBlanc / AP By Remy Tumin, New York Times Service updated on September 7, 2023 | 3:55 PM The tortilla chip company that challenged consumers to eat a single chip dusted with two of […]
Parents should discuss ‘One Chip Challenge’ with their children, Worcester DA says after teen’s death
Local News “We urge parents to discuss this with their children and advise them not to partake in this activity,” Joseph Early Jr. wrote on Facebook Wednesday. In the wake of 14-year-old Harris Wolobah’s death, following his participation in the “One Chip Challenge,” Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early Jr. is recommending parents discuss the […]
Red Sox promote relief prospect Luis Guerrero to Triple-A Worcester
Red Sox Luis Guerrero spent his entire 2023 with Double-A Portland until now. Newly-promoted Worcester Red Sox reliever Luis Guerrero pitches during this year’s Futures Game. Steph Chambers/Getty One of the Red Sox organization’s best pitchers is now one step closer to playing in Boston. Corey Kluber to begin rehab assignment Friday with hope of […]
‘I miss my son’: Family of Worcester teen who died after participating in ‘One Chip Challenge’ wants spicy chip banned
Local News Harris Wolobah died Friday after eating a super-spicy tortilla chip that’s part of a social media promotion by Paqui Chips. The family of 14-year-old Worcester student Harris Wolobah believes he died from the viral “One Chip Challenge.” GoFundMe The family of Harris Wolobah, the Worcester teen who died Friday after participating in the […]
Family believes Worcester teen died from ‘complications’ after participating in viral ‘One Chip Challenge’
Food News The cause of 14-year-old Harris Wolobah’s death has not yet been confirmed, but he reportedly ate the spicy Paqui Chips’ product at school before going home sick the day he died. The family of 14-year-old Worcester student Harris Wolobah believes he died from the viral “One Chip Challenge.” GoFundMe The family of a […]
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 […]
Report: Red Sox promote top prospect Ceddanne Rafaela from Worcester
Red Sox Rafaela has reportedly been called up to Boston. Recent improvements in his game may have Ceddanne Rafaela nearing a promotion to Triple A. Ceddanne Rafaela will get his first shot at the Major League level this week, according to Ian Browne of MLB.com. The Red Sox are calling Rafaela up to the big […]